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Published for the members of the Saint Augustine Amateur Radio Society and their friends and supporters.
P.O. Box 860084, St. Augustine, FL. 32086-0084
April, 2008
April Meeting:
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Elegance at 7:00 PM on April 12, 2008 by President Kerry Hinkley, K4ZED. 20 members and/or visitors were present.
The Treasures report was given by Secretary Ron Larsen, W9QGB for Secretary Wilson Smith, W7GAM. who was absent.
The minutes were provided by web page and accepted as written.
NEW BUSINESS:
Visitors were introduced which included Peter Kelleher, KC1SS and his Wife and Son and Merrell Roland, KD4BYL. Peter Kelleher paid his dues and became a member of SAARS.
Don Crist, K4UBT provided us with updates on Field Day plans. Included in the updates were the fact they we plan to hold a tail gate session so everyone bring any ham gear to trade or sale. Don also went over the other activities that would be available such as canoes and pontoon boat rides. Don explained that things are coming together and that we are working on a band plan and equipment needs.
Parky Boone, W4YVX reported that the new library on the beach was looking for Amateur Radio Operators to put on a demonstration of Amateur Radio equipment and operations from 10AM to 4PM on May 31. 2008.
It was reported that the Gainesville Amateur Radio Society would be holding their Hamfest on April 26..
A report was made on Don Dombrowski. It was reported that he was home and mending from his accident.
The Meeting was Adjourned at 8:00 PM for light refreshments.
VE TESTING SCHEDULE:
The Society has a regular location/time to offer Amateur Radio License Testing . Tests are currently held at the Memorial Lutheran Church at 3375 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine, Florida 32086. The test takes place in the church library.
Wilson Smith, W7GAM, the Society's Head VE has announced that regular testing of all license grades will be offered on alternate months on the 2nd Saturday. Walk-ins are welcome, the time and place is 10 AM at the Memorial Lutheran Church at 3375 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine, Florida 32086. For more information, please contact Wilson by e-mail at w7gam@bellsouth.net, or by calling him at 904-797-9485.
The next scheduled testing session is set for April 12, 2008
Club Activities and Net Operations:
Members and friends of
SAARS meet socially each Friday at
Net Operations:
Below is information on net operations on the St. Augustine repeaters.
SAARS Weekly 2 Meter Net - Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 146.625 mHz. (Currently, Parky Boone, W4YVX is the Net NCS)
St. Johns County ARES Net - Wednesdays 8:00 PM - 145.210MHz or 147.015MHz repeaters.
Flagler County ARES Net - Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 145.470mHz. (Tone 123.0)
Duval County ARES Net - Wednesdays 7:30 PM - 146.760 mHz. (Tone 127.3 cps.)
Year 2007 List of Officers
President, Kerry Hinkley, K4ZED
2nd Vice President, Jim Morrell, KF4MX
Secretary, Ron Larsen, W9QBG
Treasurer, Wilson Smith, W7GAM
A.R.R.L. Liaison, Joe Ryan, KX4JR
