President’s Message
Now that I’ve finally got everything put away and caught up on some sleep, a huge thank you to everyone who came out to Winter Field 2025!
I’m still working on the totals, and if you have any log sheets please send them to me so I can get them added. It looks like we had a very successful day operating. If you didn’t make it out, we hope to see you at ARRL Field day June 28-29 2025! Suggestions for a location are welcome.
Get involved this is your club after all. Speaking of getting involved, don’t forget we have NWS weather spotter training on April 1, and Midwest Superfest this September!
Till then, stay warm, safe and enjoy your radios!
73’s
Ben KD9RYH
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Meeting Minutes
Board of Directors – January 7, 2025
Meeting called to order at 7:10 pm on Zoom
Repeater Report: Discussion on general repeaters activity. Jake asked approval for the purchase of a pi computer. Motion to allow a $250 purchase of a pi star approved.
Superfest Report: Discussed golf carts. Removing the need for 6 passenger carts to save money. Approved. Discussed moving forums to back room in the red Pavillion and not using chapel. Approved. Discussion of plans for vendors. General discussion of options to get a higher priced radio for the grand prize. Discussed raffle license. Will be ready this month
There was also a discussion of possible alternative locations for club meetings.
Scott Tranchitella K9XJT. Secretary
Membership Meeting – January 14, 2025
Meeting called to order at 7:10 pm
Everyone at the meeting introduced themselves.
Motion to accept meeting minutes from previous meeting was approved.
Old business: Tom reports repeaters seem to be working. Allstar and EchoLink working. Discussion on general repeaters activity and audio quality. Jake discussed improving the repeater links and what equipment may need to be purchased in the near future. Asked for donated raspberry pi.
Discussed Glasford poor power and internet.
Ben opens new business with discussion of Winter Field Day at the Tazwell EOC.
There will be National Weather Service training April 1 at the Bartonville American Legion.
Scott talked about the Daryl Wolfe estate radios. The family wants the equipment sold cheap or possibly donated.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. for a club demonstration of AI noise reduction software.
Scott Tranchitella K9XJT, Secretary
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Peoria County ARES
Amateur radio operators use their training, skills, and equipment to provide communications during emergencies, When All Else Fails®.
February 5, ARES Net @ 7:00 PM CDT on W9UVI (147.075)/K9PEO (146.850)/Echolink
February 7, Frozen Prairie Exercise from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
February 8, Frozen Prairie Exercise from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
February 12, ARES Net @ 7:00 PM CDT on W9UVI (147.075)/K9PEO (146.850)/Echolink
February 19, ARES Monthly Meeting via Zoom, 7:00 PM
ARES Teams across Illinois will be taking part in an exercise called “Frozen Prairie”
on Friday, Feb 7 and Saturday, Feb 8. All licensed ham radio operators are welcome to check in.
ARES website: http://www.peoriacountyares.org/
Rich Holtman, KD9ANU, Emergency Coordinator for Peoria County ARES
email: kd9anu@arrl.net
Winlink: kd9anu@winlink.org
Cell: 309-256-4272
Hamshack Hotline 6103049
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We’re gearing up for Midwest Superfest™ September 20-21. This year’s event will be a big one, as we host the ARRL Central Division and the Illinois Section Conventions.
We have the Raffle License and tickets will be printed very soon. Prices remain the same: $8.00 for a two stub ticket in advance, $10.00 for a single stub ticket and $15.00 for a two stub ticket at the gate. Contact Darren Weir your tickets.
As always, WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Please plan on helping you club to make this the best hamfest ever.
Darren Weir, KD9HZZ – Midwest Superfest™ Chair
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January Net Logs
1/5
KD9RYH K9LE KD9ANU K9HJZ W9WGN W9SEB KD9IBC K9XJT KG5FPJ KC9IH KD9VHI K9TNT K9QZ W9JDP NM0O W8NWG KD9PXZ KD9JXR N9WFT KB9ATO K9RCS W9WTF N0XOH WW9DLM KD9ZKZ KE9AOJ KD9YER KD9STL KD9VAN KE9BMA K0GSH N9NDF N9PSU KD9ERS W9YES KE9BPB Submitted by KD9DBQ 73
1/12
KD9RYH KD9ANU K9LE K9XJT W9WGN W9SEB KD9AER KD9IBC KC9IH KD9WVP W9JDP NM0O KD9PXZ W8NWG N0XOH W9WTF KE9AOJ N9WFT KD9QQU W9WAS AE9DM KD9RJH W9YES KE98BMA DK9JXR KE9CFK KD9ZKZ N9SL KD9STL KD9DBQ K9RCS N9PSU DB9ATO N9NDF NP2WJ N9DXJX WW9DLM K9CEW N9CS KD9RCC K0GSH Submitted by KD9VAN 73
1/19
KD9RYH K9LE KD9ANU K9XJT W9WGN KC3VJQ K9HJZ K9QZ K9WAS KD3AMF KD9AER W9SEB KD9TEG KD9VAN W9JDP KE9BMA NM0O KD9IVV KE9CHU/AG KD9RJH KD9QQU KD9PXZ W8NWG KD9ZKZ KB9ATO KD9JXR KE9AOJ KD9WVP N9WFT W9WTF W9YES KD9STL N9PSU W9GLO KC9IH KJ5IFR KD9IVC K9RCS N9NDF KB9YYD KD9RCC WW9DLM KD9YER KE9AHQ Submitted by KD9DBQ 73
1/26
K9LE KD9ANU K9XJT W9WGN KD9IBC KD3AMF W9WAS KC3VJQ KJ5IFR KC9IH WI9EGZ N9NDF KD9AER KE9BPB KE9BSE NP2WJ K9RCS N9WFT NM0O W8NWG KD9JXR KD9WVP KE9AOJ KD9ZKZ KE9CHU KD9STL KD9RJH KE9BSA KE9BMA KD9QQU KE9AOR KD9RCC KD9YER KJ5IZS NOW I WF9E W9YES KD9YWC K9CEW Submitted by KD9DBQ 73
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February Club Events
February 4 – 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors – Zoom
February 5 – ARES Net: W9UVI Repeater 147.075 (156.7 Tone)
February 11 – Club Meeting: POTA Activation on a budget – Bartonville American Legion, 4501 S. Airport Rd., Bartonville
February 12 – ARES Net: W9UVI Repeater 147.075 (156.7 Tone)
February 15 – License Testing: Morton Knights of Columbus, 616 W. David Street, Morton, IL. FRN Required. Bring two forms of identification and a copy of your license (if upgrading). No Testing Fee.
February 19 – ARES Meeting – Zoom
February 25 – Midwest Superfest Meeting – Zoom
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