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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
March, 2008
March Meeting:
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Elegance at 7:00 PM on March 11, 2008 by President Kerry Hinkley, K4ZED.
The Treasures report was given by Wilson Smith, W7GAM.
The minutes were provided by web page and accepted as written.
NEW BUSINESS:
Don Crist, K4UBT provided us with updates on Field Day plans. We will be holding Field Day at Faver-Dykes State park this year. Don circulated a sign up sheet for the various activities and plans for field day. We are trying to participate in as many categories as possible including the non operating categories such as providing and educational program, having a government official at Field Day and providing a media public service announcement. .
We were happy to welcome James Watson, KJ4CCTas a new member to the organization.
Wilson Smith, W7GAM reported that we had obtained the special event call sign K4L for the Lighthouse weekends to be held on the 1st and 3rd weekends in August..
Bill Baker, K4NSG reported that he had some vintage equipment and parts available for sale and give-away. Anyone interested please contact Bill Directly..
Paul Eakin, KJ4G who is running for the ARRL Northern Florida Section Manager position was a guest at the meeting. He gave us a presentation on what his plans were for the Northern Florida Section if elected. Paul also took time to answer questions.
The Meeting was Adjourned at 8:30 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
