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President’s Update: I am super backed up with requests for coordination. A few applications have slowed down the process lately because of slow responses to needed additional information. Right now I have 12 applications for 440. Four of those are still pending information from applicants, waiver permissions or out state clearances. On 2 meters there are none active but I have 7 on the waiting list, as there are no available pairs in their areas. If you are contacted by a MARC volunteer, please comply with any request as soon as possible. We are dealing with a massive amount of data and it backs up very rapidly.
TDS applications ask for the transmitter power and ERP.
To supply a correct ERP wattage, you must consider losses
in the duplexer and feedline losses. You can subtract the
losses from the antenna gain and use one of many available
programs on the Internet to figure the ERP. 73, Phil W8IC ----------------------------------------------- Electronic Meeting Information: The June 8, meeting is an Electronic Meeting at 1:00pm! PHONE BRIDGE ONLY:
Use this ONLY if you are only using the phone. WEBMEETING & Phone Bridge:
Using your web browser
Participation in the webmeeting is only needed for things like slideshow
presentations, or use of a whiteboard where someone may need to do an illistration.
It also allows us the opportunity to display the actual text of a motion for everyone
to read. If you are unable to participate in the webmeeting you may still join in
on the phone bridge from wherever you are. |
MARC Meeting Minutes
Date: March 2, 2019 Meeting called to order by Phil at 1:02 PM
Minutes of the last meeting were read by Ann. Motion
to approve minutes from the December meeting was made
by Dave, seconded by Bob, vote taken, minutes approved.
Old Business:
Phil brought resolution #16 up as it is due to be adopted or deleted.
Resolution #16 - 5 March 2016 New Business: Stan gave a report on some repeaters that he is associated with. Stan stated, “ they are all working well”. He will be submitting a TDS modification of coordination, as he will be assuming Trustee duties of the 147.04 repeater.
Dave asked if the quarterly meetings could be moved to the second
Saturday to help compile the treasurers report for the meeting, instead
of the first Saturday. Discussion. Dan will check his schedule.
Consensus was the first Saturday after the first Monday of the month
may work. To be tabled at this time to give members time to check
their schedules. Discussion on delinquent repeaters. Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Dan, seconded by Ann, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 1:37 PM.
Note: The next meeting will be conducted electronically on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 1:00 PM.
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Treasurer's Report
MARC Funds balance on 02/28/2019 was $ 3,948.47
Respectfully Submitted, Supporting Detail
MARC Funds as of 02/28/2019 |
Share Acct LMCU Checking LMFCU Money Market LMCU Beginning Balance Income Dues Interest Mar, Apr & May. Total Income Expenses PayPal Fees Postage Total Expenses Marc Funds as of 05/31/2019 Share Acct LMCU Checking LMCU Money Market LMCU Ending Balance |
$5.00 $143.90 $3,661.67 $3,810.57 $130.00 $2.31 $132.21 $4.41 $0.00 ($4.41) $5.00 $269.49 $3,663.98 $3,938.47 |
MARC Officers | Appointed Positions |
President: Phil Manor W8IC | Frequency Coordinator 902MHz: & up Dan Thompson N8WKM |
Vice President: Dan Thompson N8WKM | Frequency Coordinator 440MHz: Phil Manor W8IC |
Secretary: Ann Manor KT8F | Frequency Coordinator Links & Control: Phil Manor W8IC |
Treasurer: Dave Johnson WD8DJB | Frequency Coordinator: Bob Walchli N8ZCC |
Director: Jeff Oberg KB8SXK | Database Manager: Dave Johnson WD8DJB |
Director: James Kvochick K8JK | Newsletter Editor: Dan Thompson N8WKM |