BCRO JUNE 2026 MEETING
Date: JUNE 9th, 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: 7 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 that the “440 Machine” has some error messages but it could be an internet program problem. |
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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
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!
ARRL FIELD DAY 2026: 2026 Field Day takes place June 27 – 28. GUEST SPEAKER: TOM NORTHFIELD, W5XNA from Bella Vista Radio Club, gave the invitation for people to join them for food, fun, fellowship, operating, & hands-on experience in setting up portable ham stations. The location is at Met Field Park, Bella Vista. Arkansas.
In Lieu of a presentation, BCRO members reminisced about Silent Key, Buster Marrow (AD5AM). Buster passed on May 24th, 2026. He was a lifetime member of BCRO. He made donations to local radio groups, including BCRO. Toward the end of our meeting, members cast their minds back to look nostalgically at interactions and memories of Buster.
Online Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. 7 pm available via BCRO.org website
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