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ARRL South Dakota Section (SD)Section Manager
Richard L. Beebe, N0PV 913 S Gordon Dr Sioux Falls, SD 57110-3151 605-221-1767 n0pv@arrl.org |
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News last updated: Sun, June 8, 2008 at 7:31 PM ET
Here is the section news for South Dakota, if there are any clubs that have material that they wish to have posted please email me the information no later than the 5th of the month so that I can get it posted to both the summary and the web site before the cut off date.
SDLINK News
The SD Link net on Wednesday at 9 pm Central Daylight or 8 pm Mountain
Daylight is looking for volunteers for net control. If you are
interested please contact WB0RJH Greg at Pierre or check into the net
and volunteer. We are looking for volunteers who would do a month at a
time.
It is planned to change out the antenna at Wessington Springs this
summer. It was bent in an ice storm. Some upgrading of equipment at
Pierre is planned for this summer.
Thanks to work done by WA1RJC and others in the Rapid City area the
Black Hills repeaters can be tied into the SD Link for the Wednesday net
and at other times when needed.
Anyone having items they would donate to raise money for the SDLink
should let W0SD know. The items will be sold at the State Hamfest in
September at SF. You would need to get the items to the hamfest
yourself or find someone who would bring them.
Ed W0SD
South Dakota Section Convention
South Dakota Section & Sioux Empire ARC
It is official everyone - September 20th, 2008 is the date - mark the
calendar.
We have the venue and banquet lined up - and we will have more flea
market space (double of last year) as well as double the banquet
seating.
I would like everyone to email me and let me know what seminars you
would like to see or if you would like to put one on that is even
better.
We are working on vendors and other surprises so keep tuned in and
reading.
Thanks,
Rich, N0PV
ARRL South Dakota Section Manager
n0pv@arrl.org
Hot Springs ARC News
It is with sadness that I report Jiggs Mower, WA0FGV, and John Prall, N0IQS, as silent keys. The were 2 very active and well known members of our club. Both Jiggs and John will bevery missed.
The ham testing on May 3 produced 5 new Generals and 1 new Technician. So the results from our Technician licensing classare 2 Technicians and 3 Generals for the Hot Springs area. The most recent new Tech is Penny Hanna, KD0DUE. We are also glad to welcome Joe Story, WL7BT, to our club.
Phil, KA0FUI and John, KC0WIB, installed the new door on the club shack. We will get it bug proof yet! The next step for the shack is to get a coat of paint inside and install the operating counter tops. Installing the tower on our trailer will take priority to use at Field Day.
Field Day plans are coming together. We have decided to set up at the Mammoth Site again. Anyone is welcome to join us for a super good time. If nothing else, the cookout is worth the drive.Watch next month for more specifics. 73
Tim K0OR
Pierre Amateur Radio Club
It was a dark and stormy night. Not many members ventured out. Only the tough.
The President, WBØRJH, Greg, called the meeting to order at 1931 hrs.
Secretary's report. AAØLY - minutes were on website and in the newsletter. Report was approved as published with one call sign correction. Minutes listed Bob as KCØBWW but should have been KBØBWW
Treasurer's report - NØNPO - no outstanding bills due. There are currently 15 paid members, not including lifetime members.
TECHNICAL - KDØS gave the county a report on what we have done in the past year. They were happy with the results. Indicated to the county representatives that we would be adding weather stations - possibly at Willow Creek and a position to be determined south of there. Perhaps near Verendrye monument. The club has a couple of Kenwood 2600 handheld radios that could be used for the stations.
The club's 35 repeater reported to be working well.
OLD BUSINESS: The "Think spring" party was held at WØRTD's shop April 6th at 1500. Attendance was limited probably due to poor weather and falling snow. Maybe we were early for Spring. Everyone present had a good time and ate well. Thanks to Eldon for use of his building and allowing us to break in his new grill!
WBØRJH stated weather classes would now be held April 14, 6:30 pm at Ft Pierre Senior Center. This is a new date. Original date postponed due to weather.
NEW BUSINESS: Discussed the new weather stations mentioned above. Decided to use Ultimeter 100 weather stations. New equipment for each location would cost about $362. Motion by KCØZHF, second by NØNPO to authorize purchase of the equipment up to a maximum of $850 for equipment and shipping. Motion carried. Motion by KDØS, second NØNPO to use the club call on these stations. Carried.
WBØRJH, WØRTD, KDØS and KCØWVF are working on a proposal regarding the viability of providing emergency communications from the state law enforcement building. A draft is to be completed by this group soon to present to the club.
KDØS - indicated a test session had been set up. It will be April 12th at 1600 hours. AAØLY secured Fire Station 4 as the test site.
KDØS again asked about establishing a committee to do a pamphlet for the club. Everyone is to bring ideas for inclusion in the pamphlet to the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 2009. 38 minutes; a near record time.
Minutes recorded and submitted by AAØLY.
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