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Steve gave this presentation on simple wire antennas to the field day group at our 2023 field day in Westport.
GNARC Zoom Meeting Minutes – 06/14/23.
Attendees
KC1YL Lisa
Paul W1IP
Steve K1RF
Jon W1DYN
Dee N1ZD
Dave N1DPD
Discussed Field Day participation and how to generate more interest in this event. Jon AI1V will be sending out another sign-up for operating at Field Day.
W1IP suggested starting a regular get together to do some educational things like POTA, Antenna Setups, and maybe fox hunts.
Respectfully submitted,
David D’Arinzo
N1DPD
Please see this link for a copy of the presentation given By Steve, K1RF at the April 2023 meeting.
http://gnarc.org/wp-content/uploads/K1RF-OCFD-Antennas-R2C.pdf
Attending: Officer members –Jon Perelstein AI1V, President; Dave D’Arinzo N1DPD Treasurer; Tom Gunther W1TEG, Secretary. Other members in attendance included: Paul W1PPL; Bill KC1TX; Toy K1WYQ; Dee N1ZD; Hugo; Steve W1SMS; Steve N9SJM; Ed K3EIN; Jess ND1L; Jonathan W1DYN; Dave N1DPD; Tom KB1FBX; Steve K1RF; Rusty K4SAA; MJG N1VSV and Pete Hubbard.
Minutes: Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM by Tom W1TEG; via Zoom
Order of Business
- Open Discussions: Members discussed various recent DX and other FT8 experiences on 10M and 15M; as well as other general radio topics. General discussions occurred before and after the presentation.
- Classes: no new class is currently planned.
- Treasurer’s Report – Accounts remain strong with minimal spending during the prior period and future month; 41 members have paid their dues to date; forms 990 were filed as required. The treasurer will look into expanding the funding source from just check or Pay Pal today to potentially add Venmo.
- Meeting Presentation – Dr Jonathan Shapiro presented an interesting overview titled “Introduction to Python Programming”. He ran through both his library of reference materials on the subject and how he had utilized the programming technique to support testing routines. He provided a real time look at the program in use and answered many questions. The presentation and Q&A ran for 45 minutes.
- VE Session: next session is Feb 25 at Norwalk Library. Extra VEs are needed.
- Future meetings – We have asked one member to present an overview of his Raspberry Pi projects for our March meeting and Steve K1RF is prepared to present a look at a specific dipole antenna type in April.
- Club Dues — Annual Dues of $35 were due and payable January 1, 2023. Please PAY VIA PAYPAL. A link is on our website. http://gnarc.org/join/
Next meeting will be March 8th. Via Zoom starting at 7 PM.
Meeting adjourned 8:40 PM
W1TEG, Secretary.
Attending: Officer members –Jon Perelstein AI1V, President; Dave D’Arinzo N1DPD Treasurer; Tom Gunther W1TEG, Secretary. Other members in attendance included: Paul W1PPL; Jesse .
Minutes: Meeting called to order at 6:05 PM by President Jon AI1V; at Colony Grill in Norwalk.
Order of Business
- Open Discussions: Members discussed the upcoming holiday party; potential locations for setting up a radio facility and meeting locations.
- Classes: no new class is currently planned.
- Holiday Party 12/14 at 7 PM – Members discussed the planned party at the restaurant “PONZA Italian Kitchen” https://ponzaitaliankitchen.com. [690 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk]. A Sit-down menu with 3 options has been selected. While the meal will cost approximately $50, Members will be charged $35 each and the club will cover the difference. There will be a pay-Bar and Prizes / drawings. Please pay before attending via PayPal. Look us up at “Greater Norwalk Amateur Radio Club” in the PayPal portal.
- Future meetings – will probably continue at Comstock Community Center.
- Meeting Presentations – No presentation was scheduled for this meeting.
- Treasurer’s Report – Accounts remain strong with minimal spending during the prior period.
- Club Dues — Annual Dues of $35 will be due and payable January 1, 2023. Feel free to pay early in support of your club. Please PAY VIA PAYPAL. A link is on our website.
Next meeting will be the Holiday Party December 14th. – see above. January meeting is Jan 11, 2023 … at Comstock Community Center 183 School Road in Wilton.
Attending: Officer members –Jon Perelstein AI1V, President; Dave D’Arinzo N1DPD Treasurer; Tom Gunther W1TEG, Secretary. Other members in attendance included: Chuck K1CWT; Hugo AA1XV; Joe KC1AUH; TomR KB1FBX; Steve K1RF; Peter KC1PWH; SteveS W1SMS; and Martin K1MGD.
Minutes: Meeting called to order at 7:20 PM by President Jon AI1V; at the Comstock Community Center (room 13) in Wilton.
Order of Business
Pizza and soda were served to the members.
Open Discussions: Members discussed various radio topics and relayed their experiences. Some items covered included: Different types of antenna in use by government entities and others as well as home installed antenna and various difficulties experienced and some remedies; RF problems and solutions; Use of USB cable connections to a rig and overcoming some difficulties; FT8 and JSA Call super-fast speed; Ground rod use and the benefits of tying all home ground rods together. Most members contributed and found the discussions informative.
VE Session was held for the concluded Technician license class held by Jon and Paul W1IP for Wilton CERT members. Six students took the test and passed. Two also advanced to General. No new VE test is currently scheduled.
Classes: no new class is currently planned.
Holiday Party – Members discussed the potential for a party at the restaurant “PONZA Italian Kitchen” https://ponzaitaliankitchen.com. [690 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk] Also discussed was a sit-down event or just cocktails and pass around foods. Sit down was he recommendation in the room.
Future meetings – will probably continue at Comstock Community Center.
Meeting Presentations – No presentation was scheduled.
Treasurer’s Report – Accounts remain strong with minimal spending during the prior period. The Tres. Filed annual CT Lic. and is following up on a client contribution match processed.
Club Dues Annual Dues of $35 will be due and payable January 1, 2023. Feel free to pay early in support of your club.
Activities – Upcoming event include the CQDX sideband contest. The Westport club will participate and GNARC members are welcome to join them 10/29-30. Pizza Night at the Fairfield Coast Guard Station. Members invited to attend 11/5. The ARRL BBQ and open house is scheduled 10/29 in Newington 10 AM to 2 PM. Pre-Register here: http://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0yNTc4Mjg0JnA9MSZ1PTUyMDU0MzkyMiZsaT0yNjU1ODM4MQ/index.html
