President’s Message
Hello all,
Let’s welcome our newest members to join our ranks and share their interest in the hobby. If someone is in need of information regarding amateur radio, PAARC is where they should go. We are very fortunate to have knowledgeable Elmer’s and members! Bringing in hams that are new to amateur radio as well as some that may be returning is a goal we should all explore. What makes PAARC unique is that we are a “Hands On” club, even in the middle of a pandemic that has presented its own challenges, We still found a way. My goals as President, Is to support all hams, old & new, to become active and grow in their ham radio hobby.
I’d like to thank Rich KD9ANU, for coming up with and hosting Elmer Hour after the Sunday night net, also thanks to the hams who submitting questions & answering questions. Let’s keep this going!
If there’s a topic on a presentation you like to see, or speak on a topic let us know! I really enjoyed participating and answering questions about getting started with digital modes. I’m excited to be giving a presentation about setting up an HF Station for Digital modes.
Unfortunately I was unable to attend Justin’s (N9WX) Presentation on Hamshack Hotline, I did watch online later, it was a great presentation! A special thank you to Justin for stepping in at the last moment.
Till Next time 73′
Craig Worrick
K9CEW
PAARC President
Meeting Minutes
PAARC BOD 3/4/2021
1. Call to Order, President’s opening statement. 7:12 Session open: Tom Hunt W8NWG, Deb Suhs KD9EB, Ron Morgan, AD9I, Justin Flick, N9WX, Jim Polson, W9JDP, Craig Worrick K9CEW, Matt Benhke kd9ers 2. BOD Minutes, approved by all 3. Reports: a. Repeater Committee-Matt, sent email out today 3-4-2021 to all members b. Superfest Deb, Talked to Tim Tucker about prices. Talked to East Peoria about their convention center. Talked to Avantis about their space. Crouch has tables at Expo, we need to find out if we can rent his stuff. What county will host us? This is needed for our raffle license. No post cards this year for our event. Not worth the cost in postage and labor. We are going to have superfest. Craig thinks we will be in Covid phase 5 Deb wants Craig to know all positions required and how they operate, since this will be her last year as Superfest chair. c. Treasurer: Monies were reported by Justin and approved by all board members. We need to post something but does it need to be accurate? Brandi will forward the exact. d. Secretary – No news 8. Unfinished Business – No old business 9. New Business – post office box was re-keyed. Lease is annual and will be paid in March 1st each year. Annual fees are $188 which included keys. Deb and Craig will return P.O. Box keys. We should get refunds Tom and Justin also have keys.
Debit Card from cefcu? Will be activated and grandfathered in at cefcu. Email account will have sharing to board members as needed. W9uvi.PAARC@gmail.com This email looks cryptic but gmail requires a minimum of 6 characters Club website at the League website needs to be updated, Deb said she would do that. 10. Open Mic Move to adjourn by Tom at 7:48
Ron Morgan, AD9I
PAARC Secretary
PAARC Club 3/11/2021
There was nothing to report. If you would like to watch the presentation given by Justin Flick, N9WX on HamShack Hotline, please go to ourDownloads – Information Links page.
Peoria County ARES
April 7 ARES Net @ 8:00 PM CST on the 075 repeater
April 14, ARES Net @ 8:00 PM CST on the 075 repeater
April 21, ARES On-line Conference @ 7:00 PM CST (Watch your email for Zoom conference info)
Call or email Rich if you are not on the ARES Roster and desire to join this Zoom Conference.
Teleconference Agenda includes: Training, Winlink News, Upcoming RATPAC Sessions, Help Wanted, Illinois State ARES Spring SET, Volunteer Opportunities, & more!
ARES website: http://www.peoriacountyares.org/
Rich Holtman, KD9ANU, Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Peoria County ARES
email: kd9anu@arrl.net
Winlink: kd9anu@winlink.org
Cell: 309-256-4272
Superfest
We will be meeting at the Avanti’s Dome on Friday April 9th at 10am to measure the field and plan the flea market layout. If you would like to help and don’t know how to get there, contact Deb.
The next Superfest meeting will be on Thursday April 22nd at 7pm please contact Deb Suhs at WD9EB@arrl.net if you would like to be included in the Zoom meeting.
March Net Logs
3/7
KD9ERS N9SJZ W9WTF W8NWG K9TNT W9JDP N9NDF W9WGN KD9IVV KD9AER KD9PXZ N9WFT KB9TNZ KD9JXR K9XJT K9HJZ NM0O WB9UMM KB9ATO KD9QQU WW9DLM K9NGL WF9E AC9YI KD9ANU KD9NYE KC9YTT N9GUE KB9MJA KT9TB AE9DM KD9RIX KD9QQI KD9MPI K9UQF Submitted by KD9DBQ 73
3/14
K9RCS KD9ERS N9SJZ W8NWG K8TNT KD9PXZ KD9IBC NM0O KD9IVV KD9AER WB9UMM N9GUE W9FYR KD8HZZ KD9JXR KD9QQU KD9ANU W9TTX KB9ATO W9JDP WF9E K9XJT KD9MPI KD9NYE KB9TNZ WD9EB N9FAM W9WGN KC9YTT KD9RYA Submitted by KD9DBQ 73
3/21
WD9EB W9WGN K9RCS KD9HZZ KD9IBC KB9ATO KB9TNZ KD9PXZ KD9IVV N9FAM N9WX WB9UMM N9NDF KD9RJH KD9JXR WF9U KD9ANU WF9E N9GUE KD9MPI KD9YES AKD9NYE K9TNT W9JDP Submitted by KD9DBQ 73
