Date: APRIL 14, 2026
Time: 7 PM-8:00 PM
Location: ONLINE
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Purpose: Monthly meeting: Virtual group meeting, continued planning for activities, education |
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INVITED: MEMBERS AND GUESTS: 8 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 |
Vice President: Will reported that it had been difficult for him to be heard. But it is okay now. Treasurer’s Report: Susan Walker read the financial report for the period ending April 2026. The report was voted on and accepted unanimously. Secretary Report: Susan Walker, Minutes voted upon and accepted unanimously. Treasure report voted upon and accepted unanimously.
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OLD BUSINESS |
Repeater Report: Steve Werner mentioned a Kill Switch for safety. The repeaters sound good to Steve. However, he plans to check for any problems. |
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NEW BUSINESS |
Net Report: Weekly net lineup was reviewed. Net Controls: 1st Darryl Wagoner; 2nd Susan Walker; 3rd Steve Werner; 4th Van Allen; 5th Darryl Wagoner
Net Controllers, please publicize that BCRO meetings are virtual via the BCRO website.
FREE Testing: Testing continues on the 3rd Saturday of each month. The upcoming test will be held at the Bentonville Public Library at 10:00 AM. Contact Darryl Waggoner. Email: darryl@wagoner.me
STORM SPOTTER TRAINING: link https://www.weather.gov/tsa/spotter_training
FACEBOOK: Feel free to “check out” the BCRO Facebook page. There are all kinds of things, from education to the humorous. Join the group…Make a post !
PRESENTATION BY STEVE WARNER: FREE-DV…. (Digital Voice) The Military even uses Free-DV. There are some new features and some features which have been decommissioned. The internet is not necessary to use this program. However, if you do, additional features are there for you can use. Free DV can be used even if the internet is “down”. QRZ is easy to open while using this program, making it easy to know who is transmitting and receiving.
Online Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. 7 pm available via BCRO.org website
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