September 2025 Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 3 PM by Club President Susan Richardson.

Those present introduced themselves.

Attendees

  • Dave AA1LO
  • Ed K1RID
  • Steve KC1UIV
  • Susan KC1BSQ
  • Wayne KC1BOF
  • Dan K1DQ
  • Bill KB1CAT
  • Rob AA1BS
  • Rick KB1ASM
  • Alex KQ4TRQ
  • Susan WB2UQP
  • Joe K1VW
  • David Campbell KC1YGO
  • Chris KC1WNM
  • George N1GSK

Presentation

Joe Bouchard K1VW provided a very informative presentation on the digital modes, DMR, D-Star and Fusion.

Announcements

Dave AA1LO announced that WR1C, Art had passed away and his widow has donated equipment to be used in the spirit of Ham Radio.  Bill KB1CAT asked if any more interest and members wishing to order Club shirts to see him after the meeting.

Approval of June Meeting Minutes

1st by Bill KB1CAT 2nd by Rob AA1BS to approve the minutes. Voted and approved by members present.

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer unable to attend meeting so postponed vote until October meeting.

Public Information Officer’s Report

Rick KB1ASM reported that he has posted updates on the W1YCA website and on the Maine Ham Radio Society [Facebook page].

1st by Bill KB1CAT and 2nd by Rob AA1BS to approve the Public Information Officer’s Report.  Voted and approved by members present.

Old Business

Summer recap of Field Day, Harbor Fest and the Trolley Museum.  All the events were well attended by members and guests. 

The upcoming Apple Fest Event was discussed, and it was agreed that the Club would participate again this year.  

1st by Bill  KB1CAT and 2nd by Rob AA1BS to approve the report. Voted and approved by members present.

New Business

Approval of new member George Kaczowka N1GSK. 1st Bill KB1CAT and 2nd Rob AA1BS to approve George as a new member. Voted on and approved by members present. 

Susan Richardson reported on her work with SCORE regarding our Articles of Incorporation.  The application will be mailed to the Secretary of State by the Club President Susan Richardson, after it is signed by officers or members of the club.

Riding the Continuous Wave

Dave AA1LO and ED K1RID reported that the net is still running on Thursday evenings at 1900hrs on 7.118.

Radio Roundtable

Dave provided an update on the trailer for the tower being stored at the Wells Highway Dept. Dave will meet with the company donating trailer next week.  Will update at the next Club meeting.

Door Prize

A member won the door prize by raffle.

Adjournment

1st by Rob AA1BS and 2nd by Chris KC1WMN to adjourn. Voted and approved by members present.

Respectfully Submitted,
Dave Johnson, AA1LO
Club Secretary


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