Meeting Minutes, July 2026

Field Day wrapup:

To look into more publicity, extra points for messages, etc.
Logging went well, networking via Starlink does DCHP VLANs, use WAN port of WiFi router to get all on same subnet. N1MM limits to VFO A on radios, VFO B is not useful for QSOs with this software. The new radios with external monitors are nice!
Ran through only about 4 gallons of fuel. Might want it located further away from the stations (fumes, noise).
Noted lots of EOC / F class stations on, showing focus on digital/ARES?
Black trailer: Ants are dead! Ropes, tuners, band pass filters… needs sorting and organization.

Program: Crossband repeat with KF0SNN
Should be done at low power, need to be present at all times, should be temporary, not on FRS/GMRS (Ham only) and no relaying of anything like fire dept. frequencies. Legal only on 2M and higher frequencies (70cm, etc.) with limitations.

Drawing… Winner Vince KF0SNN Donates back to club!

Business Meeting Started 7:50pm

ARES training at 9AM this Saturday.
VE Test Session at Austin MN Chamber of Commerce (3rd & main) 7PM on Wednesday 7/15
VE Session Red Cross 305 Alliance Place NE Rochester MN in August 13th 7pm
Club picnic August 11th at Foster Arends park
Healthy Human Marathon Saturday September 12th, looking for volunteers!
125Live moving antenna, next Tuesday 2PM

Net Notes:
80M Digital Net seems to be on hiatus due to lack of participation. Possibly move to monthly, bring back in the winter?
Hobby Net, Thursday 7PM (Needs calendar update)

Spurious and Unwanted Transmissions on the repeaters; Be mindful! Check your equipment!

VP, Secretary, and Treasurer’s reports received. Nothing of note.

Tech Committee report: KF0S
Heliax can be recycled if we can’t find a buyer.
Kerchunking and propogation discussions
New FRN number received, signed papers for FCC / ARRL VEC
Focus on FT-8
Selling army crank-up tower, to be discussed as part of new business.

John Marshall Club – Summer, not much to report.

Contesting – See Hamster, field day discussion.

Education – See Hamster for education information!

ARES/Public Service W0STV:
125Live HF Antenna to be moved next Tuesday at 2PM (drop Steve’s name at the desk), add coax. Reminder will be sent.
ARES Training this Saturday, 3 parts. At-home safe/efficiency checklist. Check ARES trailer and batteries. Winlink whitelists.

Old Business:
Military Mast – Motion to sell from KF0PGS, W0STV seconds. Will discuss on Groups.io, tabled for now (until September).
Similar with the Mosley antennas (20-15-10).
WB0RSJ motion to use the above funds to buy modern mast (collapsible, fiberglass? 2?)
Black Trailer: Clean that out at an ARES meeting? Needs organization and swept. Buy some bins.
Club Picnic at Foster Arends reserved at 5PM, starting at 6PM. Club buying burgers/hotdogs/brats/etc.
Reminder to donate blood – Folks fighting lymphoma and leukemia.