The meeting was called to order at 1500hrs by club president Susan Richardson (KC1BSQ)
Those present introduced themselves.
Attendees
- Bill Catanesye KB1CAT
- Rick Burgess KC5QYX
- Rick Alderette KB1ASM
- Bruce Washburn KC1RUJ
- Susan Bloomfield WB2UQP
- Ernie Record KB4EFX
- Steve Brunelle KC1UIV
- Wayne Haase KC1BOF
- Susan Richardson KC1BSQ
- Dave Johnson AA1LO
- Joe Bouchard K1VW
- Brad Brown Jr KC1JMH
- Taylor Ligay KE2EBR
- Alex Glenn KQ4TRQ
- Bill Lord KC1SSO
- Ed Ridolfi K1RID
Presentations
Joe Bouchard gave a presentation on “Transmission Line Transformers” A great presentation with lots of good information.
Announcements
Bill Lord will be moving to Maryland in July. Bill will be missed by all.
Approval of the April Meeting Minutes
1st by Brad KC1JMH 2nd by Bill KB1CAT minutes approved by membership.
Treasurer’s Report
Checking account balance $1,223.25. Will issue a check for $20.00 to Tony AA3HD for the table fee at the ARRL convention.
1st by Rick KB1ASM 2nd by Bill KB1CAT approved by membership.
Public Information Officer’s Report
Media:
- Rick KB1ASM made 2 posts on the Maine Ham Radio website.
- Susan WB2UQP is taking care of posting on the Sentinel.
1st Bill KB1CAT 2nd Rick KC5QYX approved by membership.
Old Business
Discussion on Field Day (July 28th) Susan KC1BSQ would like anyone who is going to attend to let her know.
New Business
Approval of new member Bill D’Innocenzo K3WMD,
1st Bill KB1CAT 2nd by Rick KB1ASM approved by membership.
Summer in Sync
Taylor KE2EBR, Susan WB2UQP and Bill KB1CAT reported using the Echolink to check into the Club Net.
Riding the Continuous Wave
Ed K1RID has CW practice on 7.118 on Thursday nights.
Radio Roundtable
Discussion on 915 mhz Mesh nodes and Dave AA1LO bringing in an article on Expedient Antennas.
Closing
Taylor KE2EBR won the door prize.
Adjournment
1st Bill KB1CAT 2nd Ernie KB4EFX approved by membership.
Respectfully Submitted,
David Johnson, AA1LO
Club Secretary