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p.MsoNormal,p.MsoNoSpacing{margin:0}</style></head><body><div>----- Original message From: Don Campbell <<a href="mailto:ke6hec@sbcglobal.net">ke6hec@sbcglobal.net</a>> -----</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div type="cite" id="qt"><div class="qt-WordSection1"><p class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;text-align:center;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal" align="center">FAR WEST REPEATER ASSOCIATION MEETING JULY 17, 2019<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;text-align:center;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal" align="center"> <br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> Meeting conducted over the air using the Far West system. Meeting called to order by President Bernie Christen, WA6HZG. Additional Board members, officers and members present – Peter Esko W6IES, Treasurer Greg Deja, and Secretary Don Campbell, KE6HEC, Jack Foster, KM6TE – SHARC-and Jaye Inabnit, KE6SLS.<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">SECRETARY’S REPORT <br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">The minutes from the April 20 meeting were distributed via email. It was requested that, in the future, call signs be added to the list of board members.<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">TREASURER’S REPORT<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">Greg reported $2926.68 in checking, $1121.57 in savings, in addition to $30.00 in dues and a PG&E bill that were not on the statement.<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">COMMUNICATIONS<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">There were no communications.<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">COMMITTEE REPORTS<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">There were no committee reports.<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">OLD BUSINESS<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">Board of Directors Vacancies<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">There is one vacancy on the board.<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> As of July 17, 2019, directors, their offices as appropriate and their affiliations are:<br></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:0.5in;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">Chairperson - Bernie Christen WA6HZG, FWRA<br></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:0.5in;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">Treasurer – Greg Deja AA6GD, FWRA<br></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:0.5in;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">Secretary – Don Campbell KE6HEC, RARC<br></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:0.5in;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">Peter Esko W6IES, FWRA<br></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:0.5in;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">Kirby Bay KE6ZPF, RARC<br></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:0.5in;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">Jack Foster KM6TE, SHARC<br></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:0.5in;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">Vacant – SHARC<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">Additionally, Don Nelson, WA6NBG is our Webmaster.<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">Repeater System<br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">System maintenance to be performed prior to winter was discussed.<br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">Pratt<br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">Jack is installing brackets to seismically secure the repeater. Brackets for the floor and lightning protection is needed. A motion to approve funding as necessary was approved. A copy of the license for the repeater was also needed.<br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">Horse<br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">Jaye has noticed an issue with the timeout timer on Horse, possibly on the link.<br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">The support for the feedline needs to be repaired. A picture is attached below.<br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"><img src="cid:image001.jpg@01D564C0.848BA3A0" id="qt-Picture_x0020_1" width="388" height="291"><br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">Pierce<br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">The batteries providing backup power need to be checked and replaced if necessary. This will probably require 2 trips to Pierce – Bernie will coordinate.<br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">Humboldt Hill<br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">Jaye would like to pursue the installation of equipment for a digital mode using the same antenna as the 146.700.<br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p style="line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p style="margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">NEW BUSINESS<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">The next Board meeting will be September 8 at the picnic.<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">Meeting adjourned<br></p><p style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:115%;" class="qt-MsoNormal">Respectfully submitted by Don Campbell, KE6HEC Secretary.<br></p><p class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p><p class="qt-MsoNormal">Don Campbell<br></p><p class="qt-MsoNormal">707.834.0042<br></p><p class="qt-MsoNormal"> <br></p></div></div><div><br></div></body></html>