Tuesday May 3, 2011



Attending:
Robert Brunk N6KIX
Max Butterfield KG6PIX
Les Cobb W6TEE
Matthew Cobb W6KDJ
Shayne Hughes N6SPE
Allen Hollander KG6KDJ
Alison Kent KI6IMU
Jon Lee KF6ZIX
Rick Littlefield N6KLB
Gary Matteson WA6TQJ
Peter Millar KQ6ZL
Marion Millar K6MZ
Daniel Nelson KI6LVS
Tom Nelson W6EO
Ben B. Norman WA6NIK
Gary Pratt KA6VBR
Bill Raggsdale K6KN
Robert Schulz KC6UDS
Dave Simmons W6OT

Meeting opened by President Gary Matteson WA6TQJ at 1930 hrs.

Introductions

Ben WA6NIK gave report on bank balance.

Old Business:

Robert KC6UDS - Update on Double Century event coming May 21.

Robert KC6UDS - Vaca digipeater repaired with new power supply.

Gary WA6TQJ brought info about antenna analyzers to consider for purchase.
Recommends MFJ because several members know how to use and has all the basic 
functions.  Bill K6KN has the MFJ but has issues with it.  He suggests 
researching higher end models so that the club has something that would be a 
useful resource.  Gary will look more at other models and consult with others.

Gary WA6TQJ - Passed around sign up sheets for various Field Day duties.

New Business:

Gary WA6TQJ - What shelter to use for food prep at Field Day?  Suggests 20'x20' 
canopy rental for ~$425 delivered.  Group consensus was against rental, several 
volunteered EZ-Up canopies.  Bill K6KN will investigate shelter options.

Dave W6OT - discussion of station and antenna set ups for Field Day.

Following the Business meeting, a presentation was made on field day radio 
procedures by Gary WA6TQJ with assistance of Rob N6KIX.