December 24

LSARC MINUTES

12/14/24

Meeting was called to order by Rudy Behrens at 1:10 p.m.

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Rudy Behrens.

There was a correction noted by Scott Hawes relating to notification of

status on our 440 repeater. The notification was to be to the Arkansas

Repeater Council not the FCC. Note this as a correction to last meetings

minutes.

Motion to accept the minutes as read with the one correction was made by

Terry Dean and seconded by Walt Phelps. Motion carried.

No treasurers report was given in the absence of Susan Wall, treasurer.

Old Business:

It was noted that HBE does not utilize static IP’s so that avenue was not

pursued in relation to getting access to internet

New Business:

We held a discussion on the installation of a gate across the entrance to

our leased property. The owner has previously informed us that he intends

to have a gate installed there. The idea was that it would be done last

month. He is now out of the country for several months and it was

suggested by Rudy Behrens that we look into the cost of have the club pay

for having a gate installed. It was also noted that this might be helpful in

obtaining insurance on the site. It was agreed that I should pursue some

estimates.

Rudy Behrens also asked Walt Phelps if he could find out from the Director

of Emergency Services what the status of the tower at the entrance to

Holiday Island is. If that also falls under the jurisdiction of Emergency

Services.

There was a discussion about which towers would be of most benefit to the

club as far as reaching as much area as possible. This opened up some

options that we might be able to utilize but we need to do some research

initially about the use of towers that we know are available.

Several people had their ARRL membership numbers available so that

process has started.

Scott Hawes brought up the idea of helping the members of the club learn

how to use their hand talkies, etc. and enter new stations, etc. This would

be helpful to all but requires some cooperation from more than one

member.

It was agreed that we would meet at First Christian Church in Eureka

Springs for the next meeting.

Motion was made to adjourn by Walt and seconded by Reta. Motion

carried.

Next meeting to be held at the First Christian Church Eureka Springs.

Meeting adjourned at 1:59 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by

Reta Behrens, Secretary