December Meeting

Our next meeting will be on December 18th at 7:00 pm in room 106 of Petoskey High School. This month is our annual Christmas Party. We will be having a short meeting before hand to confirm our new officers for 2008 and then begin the festivites. Everyone seemed very happy with how we organized our party last year so we will be doing the same this year. We are asking that everyone bring their favorite holiday appetizer or snack to share. The club will be providing all the beverages, plates, cups, and silverware. Please let Annette know what you are bringing so we don't end up with ten of the same dish. You can call her at 526-5645 or email her at peewee2@glccomputers.com . Family and friends are welcome, so be sure to tell her how many people are coming so we can have enough plates and silverware. To help add to the Christmas cheer, check with some of our local hams that you haven't seen in a while and see if they need a ride to the party.

Straight Key Night

For all of you CW buffs or wannabes don't forget that Straight Key night is coming up. Here are the details from the ARRL website:

"The 2008 running of Straight Key Night begins at 7:00 p.m. EST December 31, 2007 and runs for 24 hours through 7:00 p.m. EST January 1, 2008 ( 0000 - 2400 UTC January 1, 2008). SKN is more of an operating event than a contest. To participate, simply send "CQ SKN" or listen for CQs that have SKN in them. The object of this friendly event is to enjoy some good old-fashioned QSO fun, using straight keys. The emphasis is on rag-chewing rather than fast contest-style exchanges. Take pleasure in sending and receiving CW sent without a computer or keyer, listen for the best fist you encounter, and be sure to tell us all about your activities. Even better, connect that straight key to some vintage gear you haven't used in a while. Many interesting QSOs take place during SKN, so be sure to let us know about a memorable QSO you have."

SAARC VEC

Here is the schedule of our test sessions for 2008. Please contact KG8JK, our test liaison, at least one week prior to the test date if you are planning on attending. We have several new VE's around so if you are one of them and would like to participate in the test session, give me a call. We would love to have you. Please call 231-348-5043 or email kg8jk@qsl.net. To save wear and tear on our small group of ve's, we will cancel a test session if no one signs up.

January 5th
March 1st
June 7th
October 4th
December 6th

These dates are subject to change so be sure to check "The Static" for updates

Remember to bring a photo ID, a copy of your license and, if applicable, a copy of your "Certificate of Successful Completion of Element" you received at your last session. You will also need $14, a pen and pencil, and a calculator if you think you'll need it.

SAARC Area Nets

MONDAY
08:00 pm EST The Bill DeMay Memorial Two Meter Social Net
146.680- MHZ pl 110.9 - Net Control - Rotating

WEDNESDAY
08:00 pm EST The Chain - O - Lakes Net
147.280+ MHZ pl 103.5 - Net Control - Rotating

08:00 pm EST - The Wednesday Night CW Meet-Up Net
28.350 MHZ SSB 

THURSDAY
01:00 Z Northern Michigan Amateur Radio Emergency Services Net
Primary net frequency 146.520 MHZ Secondary frequency 146.550 MHZ
Net Control - Jim Davis - KC8NTE 

SATURDAY
08:30 pm EST The Dip Net
146.680- MHZ pl 110.9 - Net Control - Cliff Rosebohm KC8NVI

DAILY
06:30 pm EST The Nothern Lower and Eastern Upper Pennisula Traffic Net
146.64- MHZ - Net Control - Marv DeWitt KC8MLD

22:00 UTC - The Michigan Upper Peninsula Net
3.921 MHZ - Net Control - Rotating - Pre-net at 21:30 UTC
Additional net on Sundays at 1700 UTC

Bill DeMay Memorial Net Controllers

Here are your net controllers for the Monday night net. After the first of the year, Annette will no longer be acting as a net controller due to other commitments. Our plan is to give each of our remaining net controllers one net a month. On the other days we will have a "Wild Card" net controller. We used to do this when Bill would not be able to take the net. If he didn't show up, one of the people standing by would step in and run the net for the evening. It is not difficult (all you need is a pad of paper and a pen), it is great practice for controlling radio traffic during an emergency, and it is lots of fun. I will be making the schedule for the nets so if you would like be a net controller, just let me know and I can add you in whenever you would like to give it a try.

 

Straits Area Amateur Radio Club
Minutes for November 20, 2007
Petoskey High School Room 106
Petoskey, MI. 49770

President Jack KC8VXI Called meeting to order at 7:30 pm.

Introduction of Members: 23 No guests.

Minutes of October Meeting in Static no correction or amendments. Motion to approve Jack KB8RJ, Seconded Rick KC8TU. Motion Carried.

Treasurer Report: Maxine KC8WXN not present due to accident. Motion to wave treasurer report Chuck N8NX, Seconded Bill KD8CNS. Motion Carried.

Old Business: Moving Club Swap from July to 2nd week-end in October discussed, Dirk stated he had contacted person in charge and has received a reply, so he is assuming that we can use the Lunch Room at that time. The Vendors has said that weekend would be no problem. Motion to move Swap from July to 2nd week-end in October Chuck N8NXP, Second Jerry KC8FAR. Motion Carried.

New Business: Collection was taken to send flowers to Maxine due to accident to Left hand, ($44.00 was collected.) Annette KC8QII to get flowers. DeWayne picked up the floral arrangement, and card with all names in attendance on it. Next day.

Discussion on putting antenna on school building Chuck N8NXP will have Sheryl Beyer, director of Emergency Management call the school and give more detailed information on it, and then the club could use their radios during a disaster.

Dirk showed the group a cabinet that the school was getting rid of, and it would make a good and secure place to keep radios.

Break was taken so nominating committee could meet to nominate slate of officers for 2008. While on break a mini swap was held. (Every one went home happy with their new toys.) Committee members Jack KC8VXI, Bill KD8CNS, Annette KC8QII, (absent Tom WA8AA) met to pick a slate of officers.

The slate of officers will be voted on at the Dec. 18th meeting, which is also the club Christmas party, President Jack KC8VXI, Vice President DeWayne KC8LJX, Secretary Jack KB8RJ, Treasurer Maxine KC8WXN. Motion to accept slate of officers Rick KC8TU Seconded by John KA8DRJ.

Motion Carried.

Cliff KC8NVI was nominated for Ham of year.

Motion to close; Cliff KC8NVI, Seconded Jerry KC8FAR. Motion Carried.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.

Respectfully Submitted by Annette KC8QII.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FOR SAARC Dues: Regular - $10.00 Student - $5.00 Family - $15.00 Associate - $4.00 Help support this great organization and repeater system. Thank You.   Name - Call Sign   Address   City/State/Zip   Phone Email Send to: Maxine Holmes KC8WXN 4047 Quarter Mile Rd. Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Make Checks Payable To: STRAITS AREA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Regular______ Family_______ Student_____Associate______TOTAL______

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73 KG8JK