Welcome to the MARC Newsletter a publication of the Michigan Area Repeater Council. This news letter is published quarterly in conjunction with the quarterly business meetings. If you prefer a non-columnized version of this newsletter click here for the wide version.

President’s Update:

Winter is almost behind us and for many, warmer weather ahead will mean more antenna and tower work projects. This brings me to a reminder, when you make changes to your repeater, please update your TDS with current information.

Many clubs have also elected new officers, so make sure that your contact information is up to date.

Another recent issue is that a club managed to nearly allow their club license to expire. Please make sure that you are keeping these things up to date.

The next meeting is an electronic meeting that is open to the public to attend. Details of how to connect to this meeting can be found below in this newsletter.

73, Dan N8WKM

Electronic Meeting Information:

The March 8, meeting is an Electronic Meeting at 1:00pm!

PHONE BRIDGE ONLY:

Use this ONLY if you are only using the phone.
Dial In Number:    712-770-4819
Access Code:      384775#
   1. Dial into bridge using Dial In Number
   2. Enter Event ID
   3. If the meeting organizer is already present,
        you'll be connected. If not, you'll be
        placed on hold until the organizer appears.

WEBMEETING & Phone Bridge:

Using your web browser

   1. Activate your Web Browser
   2. Go To https://join.freeconferencecall.com/marc-meeting
   3. Enter your name and email address
   4. Click the phone icon, you will have a choice to
        select using a telephone or your computer for
        audio if you have speakers and mic.
   5. If you select computer you should connect.
   6. If selecting telephone you will be presented with a number
        to dial and an access code.
   7. When prompted enter the access code followed by the # symbol.
   8. Once the audio connects you will need to press # once again
        and enter the synch code followed by the # symbol.
   9. You should now be connected.
       

Participation in the web-meeting is only needed for things like slideshow presentations, or use of a whiteboard where someone may need to do an illustration. 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 web-meeting you may still join in on the phone bridge from wherever you are.

MARC Meeting Minutes

Date: December 7, 2024
This meeting took place via internet and phone connection.

Officers:

President: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Vice President: Keith Armitage, KD8ZSK
Secretary: Roy Watts W8ROY
Treasurer: Roy Watts W8ROY
*Director: Jim Kvochick, K8JK
*Director: Jeff Oberg, KB8SXK
Coordinator: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Coordinator: Jon Blome, NX0H
*Database Manager: Joe,Erlewien, N8CN
Newsletter Editor: Dan Thompson, N8WKM
Statistical Researcher: Keith KD8ZSK

Absent: Indicated by * above
Visitors: No visitors were present.


Note: call signs of board members are not repeated in the minutes as they are listed above.

Meeting called to order by Dan at 1:08 PM

Dan read the highlights from the minutes of September 7, 2024 Keith made a motion, seconded by Roy, to accept the minutes from the last meeting as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

The treasurer’s report was reviewed. Keith made a motion and seconded by Roy to accept the report as presented. Motion passed.

Old Business:

Colorado Repeater Software: Dan and Jon reported that data has been sent to the Colorado group and imported into the software. The software has been shown to a handful of repeater owners in the SE Michigan area. Dan also reported that he has discussed the new software with members in the SW area of Michigan and received positive and negative feedback. Motion from Keith to send a message of commitment to the Colorado team to move forward. Jon will manage the process. Motion seconded by Roy. An Ad Hoc team formed from Miarc, which will consist of Dan, Keith, and Roy, twill be responsible to sign off on changes and implementation. The motion passed unanimously.

New Business:

Jon brought up that an existing rule still states that if you move your repeater 5 miles or less, you do not have to recoordinate. A suggestion was made to update this to a smaller range due to the increased number of repeaters.

We discussed the unreliability of our email system. Other people and jurisdictions have reported not receiving emails sent through the MIARC mail server. It was recommended that we continue using the mail server and send emails from our personal accounts.

Adjournment:

A motion was made by Keith and seconded by Roy to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned by Dan at 1:39 pm.
The next meeting is Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Respectfully submitted,
Roy Watts, W8ROY
Secretary/Treasurer MiARC

Treasurer's Report
For the Period: 11/01/2024 - 01/31/2025

MIARC Funds balance on January 31, 2025 $3,395.93
Income for the period: $68.28 from dues and interest.
Expenses for the period: None

MARC funds balance on January 31, 2025 $3395.93

Respectfully Submitted,
Roy Watts, W8ROY
MARC Treasurer

Supporting Detail

MARC Funds as of 11/01/2024