THE BEACON

THE BEACON

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

May, 2008

May Meeting:

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Elegance at 7:00 PM on May 13, 2008 by President Kerry Hinkley, K4ZED.

15 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.

Ron, W9QGB asked if the club was going to participate in the 4th of July celebration this year. It was decided by unanimous decision that the club would not participate this year.

OLD BUSINESS:

Don Crist, K4UBT provided us with a full update on Field Day plans. Plans are to run 4 or 5 club stations including Phone, CW, Digital, GOTA, and VHF. Plans are also to have family activities available including pontoon boat rides, canoes and fishing. We plan to meet up on Saturday morning June 28th to begin the planning and set-up for the days activities. A VE testing session will also be held at Field Day as well as educational programs. Information on planned field day activities are on the SAARS web site including a schedule of planned events

The meeting was Adjourned at 7:45 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 June 14, 2008

There will also be a testing session at 11:00 AM on Saturday June 28th during Field Day at Faver-Dykes State Park

Club Activities and Net Operations:

Members and friends of SAARS meet socially each Friday at 12:00 noon at Shaughnessy's Grill. Shaughnessy's Grill is located at 4255 US 1 south (in the Publix Shopping center). We informally discuss anything ham radio related and ok, some things not related to ham radio at all. We do have a great time. Come join us.

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

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