BCRO AUGUST 2024 Meeting
Date : AUGUST 13th, 2024
Time: 7 PM-9 pm
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Purpose: Monthly meeting: Virtual group meeting, continued planning for activities, education |
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INVITED: MEMBERS AND GUESTS: 10 members |
Host: Benton County Radio Operators |
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Facilitator: PRESIDENT moderating: Paul Blomgren |
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AGENDA |
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OFFICERS REPORTS |
Treasurer Report: The Report is not available at this time. Secretary Report: Secretary Susan Walker, Minutes voted and accepted unanimously. |
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OLD BUSINESS |
Repeater Report: Steve Warner: Installed a new generator for the Centerton location. |
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NEW BUSINESS |
Net report: Net lineup was reviewed. Net Controls: 1. Van Allen; 2. Susan Walker; 3. Steve Werner; 4. Lisa Johnson; 5. Lisa Johnson. . Net Controllers, please publicize that BCRO meetings are virtual via the BCRO website.
Testing: Testing continues the 3rd Saturday of the month at Cross Church in Springdale. The group was notified of new test questions for the “EXTRA” testing. Preregister is made through Darryl Wagoner. Email: darryl@waggoner.me A request for VEs is ongoing.
Website: Currently, Van Allen is assisting with the website and doing a great job. Web ideas continue to be discussed. Platforms are discussed.
POTENTIAL FUTURE EVENTS: NWA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNES FAIR, September 21, 2024 @ 9 AM. STORM SPOTTER TRAINING 2024 URL https://www.weather.gov/tsa/spotter_training EDUCATIONAL TALK
An impromptu discussion occurred that covered the owners of the Centerton site wanting to take down extra antennas. Obtaining better pictures of the site and the antennas are desired. Much discussion occurred about the new generator at the Centerton location. It is a 15-kilowatt generator. It is installed and working great. The old generator is on-site and there is a desire to find a new owner. The site has a 500-gallon fuel tank which is thought to meet the needs of any situation.
The discussion evolved to cover various generators, some consisting of dual tanks with different fuel sources such as natural gall and propane. Some units have WIFI connections which will inform designated individuals of unit status by phone app.
There was also the discussion of GMRS on local repeaters as being determined as illegal as determined by ARRL. There is the potential for the GMRS to be removed.
On-line meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month available via BCRO website.
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