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Metro DX Club Meeting Minutes March 21, 2014 Old Business
i.)
Our friend and fellow member Patti Colvin, AF9H, passed away on
March 9 in Kingman, AZ. W9ILY gave the group information concerning Patti’s
health. ii.)
Bob, W9LNQ, suffered a stroke and a letter that W9ILY received
from Dot, N9ALC, concerning Bob’s recovery was read to the group. During
Bob’s recovery mail should be sent to: R. Truhlar, 14855 W. Smith Road,
Manhattan, IL 60442. b.)
All members received a copy of the February meeting minutes.
Approval was moved by K9CJ, seconded by W9OA and the minutes were approved. c.)
The Treasurer’s Report was reviewed by W9ILY. Income was from
two WUST awards, membership dues, excess from last month’s pizza dinner and a
raffle. Expenses were for plaques and postage. Details were distributed to all
members. The report was approved. d.)
Upcoming contests were reported by W9ILY. N9TK will be at the QTH
of WB9Z for a multi-multi effort for CQWPX-SSB. e.)
Two WUST awards have been issued since our last meeting to KG8CZ
and K8EAB. The K9W web page was the source for at least one of these
applications. f.)
N9TK reported on a memorial that was held on March 7 for Roger,
K9RB, before the Hamfesters meeting. Many Metro members were in attendance. g.)
The WAE Challenge for Metro was reviewed by W9ILY. There are three
classes: those having fewer than 100 DXCC, those having 100-200 DXCC and those
having over 200.To date only five members have reported their activity to W9ILY
for web posting. K9BWQ is now at the top of the challenge listing in Category
#3. The rules and results are on the web site. h.)
W9ILY reported that all except three members from 2013 have
renewed their membership. Our overall dues-paid membership is now at 39, the
same as the past year. i.)
John, K9DRS, reported on Metro caps and possibly other apparel
that can be ordered through him. John presented a sample cap with stitched
lettering rather than heat transfer letting. John will advise us of the price. New Business
a.)
New Members: We officially welcomed Jan, WG9V to Metro. Welcome! b.)
Field Day June 28-29: K9CJ mentioned that it has been several
years since the club really participated. N9TK said that his work place could
possibly be used but antennas would need to be erected. He also said that his
home QTH might be used for an operation in Class 1E (home station with emergency
power). Field Day will be discussed further in April. c.)
Dayton Hamvention: N9TK asked who would be going to the Hamvention.
Of those present, the following will be going: NV9X, N9TK, WG9V and KC9YAZ.
N9ORD and N9LAH will have a booth in the flea market area in the same location
as last year. d.)
Current Band Conditions and DX: The high bands (10-12-15-17) have
been very good. Active now are XZ1Z, 3W1V, EP3HV, ZL9AAA and a group from 4S7.
The W1AW/KH2 station has been very loud. e.)
Summer Picnic: Planned discussions about the picnic were delayed
until April. f.)
General discussion: The ongoing problem with DX spotting errors
was discussed. It appears that the errors are becoming more frequent. Submitted by W9ILY, Secretary-Treasurer |