March 25

LSARC Meeting Minutes

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Meeting was called to order at 1204 by Rudy Behrens

Minutes of the last meeting were handed out, read by those present. Susan Wall made

motion that they be accepted, 2 nd by Jim McCarthy

Treasurers report by Susan Wall, treasurer:

Payout to Carroll Electric of $30.34.

Current balance of $2112.16. No action on the CD’s this month.

Old Business:

Need new LHR coax for the 440 antenna.

This had already been approved so will tell Scott to go ahead and order it along with

whatever connectors, etc. are needed. Walt Phelps made the motion to approve and 2 nd

by Jim.

We also decided to look for a different standoff to make it easier to move and mount the

antenna.

Walt Phelps had provided a computer and Scot Hawes has obtained a radio so we will

be in position to install those and begin some new projects such as APRS and WinLink.

Scott Hawes also reported that the back-up batteries were no longer any good. We can

obtain batteries from Battery Outfitters but they are not refurbished. Price was $70.00

ea.

Susan Wall made a motion that we purchase four 6 volt, deep cycle batteries and Jim

McCarthy 2 nd . Motion carried.

Had a brief discussion about the batteries and finding out for certain if they were to be

refurbished or not.

No further business was raised and a motion was made by Jim McCarthy to adjourn

and 2 nd by Susan Wall.

Meeting adjourned at 1239.

Respectfully submitted by

Reta Behrens, Secretary