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Report  Of APRIL SJVARA Meeting

Called to Order: 18:38 by N1UYA

In Attendance: N1UYA, N1CGV, N1JHD,   N1FCW, N1QMC, N1FRX, N1CHF, N8VJM, Marsha Bishop.

Secretary's Minutes: 

Minutes read by N1UYA. Motion to pass by N1QMC,  seconded by N1CGV.   Motion passed.

Treasurer's Report (N1CHF):   Balance: $497.56;  income: Interest, $1.05, .99, Dues collected $84.00, $8.00 donation. Expenses: $32.50 crystals for .64. New Balance: $559.10. Moved to accept by N8VJM, seconded by N1CGV, and passed.

Old Business: 

Rocky Mountain Report: Batteries at 14.17 volts, Temperature 35F. 

Can-Am Communications Review:  By N8VJM   Communications the best ever. Noise and (public) pestering the control operators are the biggest problems. Also, some operators did not follow protocol. It was suggested that next year we hold a training session for the operators. Also, non-ham runners should be present at all 

 times to transfer messages to and from Can-Am Central and these should be provided by Can-Am Central. Control operators must leave the post when their replacements arrive. The use of one repeater rather than two would be preferable. Antennas were discussed, too.

       N1UYA reported that Can Am Directors are aware of noise problem and have agreed to solve the problem with sound insulation or a separate trailer for communications.

New Business: 

Field Day- It was decided not have a club field day, but individuals may want to take part.

146.33--Gil Burgoin will be getting this back on the air soon.

Next meeting:  MON 1 May 2000, 1830 EST  Grindle Conference Room, UMFK

Adjourned @ 19:55 EST by N1UYA with no objection from the floor.

Program: Spring Check-up of Mobile Rigs by N1UYA.

Submitted by: N8VJM with notes from N1UYA.

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