Florida Parishes VE Group - Testing sessions are scheduled for the last Sunday of each month [with the exception of holiday conflicts] at AmVets Post #68; 26890 Hwy 42 (jct. of Hwys 42 and 43) - Springfield, La. 70462 (approximately 3 miles south of I-12 at exit 32) at 2pm with $15 testing fee. Bring photo ID and any appropriate CSCE. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Find an Amateur Radio License Exam in Your Area.

SELARC Meeting Minutes

(Meeting Type: In-Person)

(Ponchatoula, LA)

November 12th, 2024

Call to order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 7:03 pm

Pledge of Allegiance: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

Introductions: Done

Minutes of previous meetings: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• 1st motion to accept meeting minutes as posted by Tyrone Burns N5XES
• 2nd motion by Mike Jackson KI5GGP
• All Approved

Members present: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD), Tyrone Burns (N5XES), Keith Samrow (KF5VLX), Aaron Davis (N5OMM), Bob Spahn (WD5BTW), Robert Jaeger (KI5TYD), Mark Kuncan (KJ5DKD), George Carr (KB5ILL), Sumana Disimone (KI5WNV), Ricky Cutrer (KF5TQT), Greg Nothacker (W5IDD), Tim Desmond (N5TPD), Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ), Mike Jackson KI5GGP

Guest present:

Treasurers’ report: Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)

• Joe Locascio Donation $2,750.00
• 1st motion to accept the treasurer's Tyrone Burns N5XES
• 2nd motion by Ryan Dellucky KI5NMJ
• All Approved

Bills / Correspondence:

• N/A

New member applications / renewals: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• Glenn Donovan (KQ4CZE)
• 1st motion to accept by Tyrone Burns N5XES
• 2nd motion to accept by Mike Jackson KI5GGP
• All Approved.

Health and Welfare:

• ???

ARES report: Pat Mason (KE5KMM)

• ARES Report for last month.
• Total check-ins: 89
• Decreased as normally seen on the downside of hurricane prep months going into the holiday stretch.

Hamfest Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES) Not Here

• Prizes / Tickets
• 1st - Icom IC-705
• 2nd - Yaesu FTM-300DR
• 3rd - Yaesu FT-70DR
• 4th - Yaesu FT-65R
• Door Prizes
• 5x Alpha Antennas $50.00 Rebate Certificate
• Speaker System
• The issues with the speaker system in PCC have been identified. Tyrone will be replacing the 90 degree plug when available.
• New Food Truck
• Cajun Trinity ???
• Elevator
• Should only be used for gear.

Repeater Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES) & Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• Tickfaw
• Waiting to see when the grounding is down at the tower.
• Future Steps
• The Crescend Amplifier is in and ready to be installed.
• Power distribution in the cabinet.
• Cables came in for the amplifier.

• Hammond
• Henry Amplifier came in and was not working correctly and went through a smoke test. The manufacturer offered to send the capacitor to Mike to fix ourselves. Mike will be sending back to Henry to make repairs. During his discussion it was commented that they had a bad batch of capacitors that could have been the problem.
• Waiting on Pete to complete the work on the 6 meter repeater.
• Future Steps
• Install new Kenwood repeater donated by Pete Liuzza (WB5ERM). Output power set to 15 watts.
• Duplexer needs to be tuned. Noticed more loss than desired.
• The Henry Amplifier was received but needed to be returned since it was not working correctly and let out some smoke during testing.
• Power distribution in the cabinet.
• Install power supply which has been ordered.
• Cables came in for the amplifier.

Packet:

• HMU (Hammond, LA, North Oaks Hospital)
• Operational
• PCC (Ponchatoula Community Center)
• Operational
• W5TEO (Hammond)
• Operational
• Power supply was replaced.

Old Business:

• Still need to do work on top of PCC with HF radios and coax.

Field Day: Ryan Dellucky

Training - Keith & Ryan D

• January Heat shrink solder for sizes 22-10 stranded gauge. Keith/Ryan.
• (FUTURE) Morse Code study options.

New Business:

• Congratulations on the new licenses and/or upgrades from the VE Session of the Florida Parishes VE Group.
• Technician
• John L. Fletcher - Denham Springs, La. <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
• Nicholas R. Munlin (KJ5IQL) - Tickfaw, La. <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
• Jeffrey L. Wesley - Denham Springs, La. <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
• Jon D. Basso - Denham Springs, La. <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
• General
• Daniel T. Dupuy / KJ5ILB - Maurepas, La. <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
• Extra
• ???
• Christmas Party Ideas
• Current reservation with Blackened Brew.
• Bike MS: Dat’s How We Roll
• Dates: April 5-6, 2025
• Coordinator: Terry N5TDW Williams
• Fox Hunt
• Please reach out to Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ) if you are interested in doing a Fox Hunt.

• December Meet & Greet (6 PM to 7 PM)
• Christmas Party at Blackened Brew 14256 W Club Deluxe Rd, Hammond, LA 70403

Upcoming events / Hamfest / Cancellations:

General discussion, presentation, or training:

• JOTA Comments.
• 6 cubs
• HF Contacts
• C4FM Contacts

Motion to adjourn:

• 1st motion to adjourn meeting by Tyrone Burns N5XES
• 2nd motion by Mike Jackson KI5GGP
• All Approved.