Big Bend Amateur Radio Club
Minutes of Meeting
August 11, 2020
The meeting was attended by 21 members and guests.
W5NPR BILL ALPINE
KE5WCP STEPHEN FORT DAVIS
KG5ZIC PAMELA FORT DAVIS
KD5KBU JIM FORT DAVIS
KA5PVB CHUCK ALPINE
WA5ROE BOB ALPINE
KX5SP STEVE ALPINE
KG5LMG MARVIN FORT DAVIS
KI5EXF SHARON ALPINE
KI5ANQ SCOTT ALPINE
N5HYD DOUG FORT DAVIS
N5MVV ANGIE FORT VAVIS
AI4BA AL ALPINE
KF5KMA DANNY ALPINE
K5WSA BILL FORT DAVIS
KG5ZIB JUDI FORT DAVIS
KE5KNQ ROB ALPINE
KI5JTB RACHEL SAN MARCOS
KG5VGS GREGG ALPINE
KG5HEJ AL ALPINE
KF5DCM DAVID SAN ANGELO
Due to the Covid-19 virus, the meeting was conducted on 2-meters utilizing the BBARC 2-meter repeater system.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by President Stephen KE5WCP. It was agreed that all items of business would be approved by mutual consent.
The minutes of the July 14, 2020 meeting were read and approved.
Angie, N5MVV reported a current balance of $9957.57. Activity for May included BBT $35.21, RV registration $133.25, trailer registration $59.75; June BBT $35.21; JULY True Value $6.14, Doug Otoupal $66.83 (tire repair and gas for 146.82 Christmas Mountain trip) and Pafoonik Enterprises $500.00 (spare duplexes) and August BBT $35.70 and liability insurance $200.00.
It was discussed that the usual meeting location at the West Texas National Bank in Alpine was still unavailable because of Covid-19 conditions.
Scott KI5ANQ reported changes to the ECHOLINK system that should improve operation efficiency and speed. A detailed report on improvements was read by Scott and is attached to these minutes. Also discussed was the need for a committee to discuss ECHOLINK technology, repeater technology and net management. Scott, Doug N5HYD and Bob WA5ROE will serve on that committee.
Bob WA5ROE reported that he and Bill W5ATO and made the trip to Pierce Mountains for repairs on the 146.72 repeater and battery cables were replaced. There is still a need for improved guy wires and plans for completing the work.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted
Bill Roberts
W5NPR