THE LOCAL OSCILLATOR - October 2006 NOTE: An HTML version is available at www.mvrc.qzxservices.com. A pdf file of the web edition is available at www.mvrc.qzxservices.com/pdf/LO0610.pdf. It will be easy to print that edition. If you do not have the free pdf reader, you can get it at www.adobe.com TABLE OF CONTENTS COMING EVENTS PRESIDENT"S CORNER UNCLASSIFIED ADS INCOME/EXPENSES AUGUST BUSINESS MEETING AUGUST BOARD MINUTES BACK PAGE COMING EVENTS Sun CW net 7.142 MHz 4:00PM M-F 6 m FM net 52.540 6:00AM Mon YL Rise & Shine 449.9 8:30AM Mon WTRA Swap net 146.88 8:00PM Wed Net 146.64 6:45PM M-F round-table 52.525 MHz 8:00PM MWF Informal get together Wal-Mart W (Valley) 10 AM TTH Informal get together Wal-Mart E (Walton) 10 AM Oct 7 Breakfast 8 AM Club House Oct 7 Business meeting 9 AM Club House Oct 11 Directors meeting 7 PM Club House Oct 27-29 General Class Club House Oct 29 Rio Grande Marathon PRESIDENT'S CORNER N5PK Some may not be aware that Steve Friis is recovering here at the home after undergoing major surgery at UNM/ABQ. In a brief visit with Val at Wal-Mart I learned he has to take daily trips to Memorial Hospital for medication injections but in spite of everything, he seems to be doing well. Let's continue to remember them both in our prayers. Congratulations to our newest members who were successful in completing the requirements for technician or higher license as a result of our class and VE session. These were, John Hall, KE5KLW; Marina Gandara, KE5KLN; Jeff Campbell, KE5KLH; Ronald Lerdal, KE5KLK; Judy Huffman, KE5KLJ; Joe Swilley, KE5KLL; Jonathon Ayres, KE5KJM; and Thomas Hames, KE5KLI. We are all happy for your accomplishment and welcome you to free membership in our club for six months and are looking forward to getting to know you all better. See ya at the meeting in October. At last month's meeting a resolution was presented to make an amendment to our constitution and by laws. As required, we are publishing the proposed amendment in the October LO so the vote may be called for at the meeting of October 7th. The proposed amendment is as follows; In article II, Section 1., third sentence of the paragraph currently reads, "Officers may not serve more than two consecutive terms." The resolution calls for the striking or deleting the third sentence. If passed, the paragraph of section 1 would then read as follows; " The officers of this club shall be a President, a Vice President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. The officers of this club shall be elected for a term of one year. Election to fill the remainder of an unexpired term shall not count as a term for this purpose." The nominating committee is working hard to get together a leadership team for the coming year. As of this time, there are three positions yet to be filled. Those are, secretary, treasurer and special events. These are very important positions for the continued success and existence of our club. Some of you may have been approached about these positions and refused to serve, I ask you to rethink or reconsider your decision as the life of our club hinges upon the dedication and service of all its members. If you haven't been approached for these positions and have an interest or expertise in these areas, please contact Marty Campbell, Marnie Leverett, or Karl Larsen as soon as possible. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the meeting on October 7th, 08:00 breakfast, 09:00 for the business portion. See you there, UNCLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE: Yaesu G-5500 Azimuth-Elevation Rotator, new in box, factory sealed, with Separation Kit. After my ham station was destroyed by lightning, I bought new equipment to replace everything. Subsequently, I’ve decided not to rebuild my station to its former size, and I’m selling much of the new equipment bought just a few months ago. Still in factory-sealed box, this G-5500 includes the separation kit to mount the azimuth rotator within a tower, and the elevation rotator on top, above the thrust bearing. Cost $660.00. Will sell for $550.00 plus shipping. Bill Johnston, K5ZI, P.O. Box 640, Organ, NM 88052-0640, Telephone 505-382-7804. e-mail k5zi@arrl.net INCOME/EXPENSES Mesilla Valley Radio Club Income/Expense August 1 through August 31, 2006 Beginning Balances MVRC Checking Account 4512.93 MVRC Savings Account 4120.75 MVRC 1 year CD 5000.00 Education Fund Account 2491.03 Cash on Hand 50.00 Balances Total 16174.71 Income Bean Feed 40.00 Breakfast & Drinks 32.30 Dues 116.50 Equipment Sales 6.00 Interest Income 1.40 Total Income 196.20 Balances + Income 16370.91 Expenses Breakfast 22.75 Field Day 166.51 Utilities Electricity 28.11 Telephone 29.04 Water 11.15 Education Classes 331.00 Total Expenses 588.56 Balances on hand, August 31, 2006 15782.35 Ending Balances MVRC Checking Account 4450.17 MVRC Savings Account 4122.15 MVRC 1 year CD 5000.00 Education Fund Account 2160.03 Cash on Hand 50.00 Balances Total 15782.35 Sandra Hempfling Treasurer SEPTEMBER BUSINESS MEETING The MVRC met at the clubhouse on September 2 for the regular business meeting. The meeting was called to order by President Jack Lemons (N5PK) at 9:00 am. Visitors were welcomed and members introduced themselves. Reports: Judy Davis (W5JRD) Secretary – Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved as read. Sandra Hempfling (KJ5Q) Treasurer – There is a total of $15,782.35 in all accounts as of July 31, 2006. Current membership is 91. Bob Bennett (AD5LJ) Clubhouse – A general cleanout of the clubhouse is underway in preparation of the remodeling project. If anyone would like to buy any equipment this would be a good time. Cash Olsen (KD5SSJ) – Volunteers participated in the Hatch Valley emergency project during the recent floods. The response was favorable and the outcome was successful. The club has been asked by the Las Cruces Fire Department to assist in the training and use of ham equipment. Joe SanFilippo (WZ5R) – The upcoming tech classes will be held on Sept. 8,9, and 10. The new manuals have been received. Planned improvements to the club house are handicap ramps, suspended ceiling in meeting room, and tile flooring in meeting room. The project needs to be scheduled to avoid interference with club meetings and license classes. So far we have informal bids of $7800 and $6000. Bob Bennett made a motion to accept the lowest responsive bid and Charlie Welch (W5TLU) seconded the motion. The motion passed. A nominating committee consisting of Marty Campbell (N7CYY) Chairman, Marnie Leverett (KA2FVO), and Karl Larsen (K5DI) was appointed. A resolutions was proposed by Jim Leverett (WA2NIJ) and seconded by Marty Campbell to amend Article 2, Section 1 of the Constitution to eliminate the two term limit on club officers. A vote on the resolution will be taken at the October business meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 am SEPTEMBER BOARD MINUTES Board members in attendance were: Jack Lemons (N5PK) Tres Campbell (KD5ZHI) Sandra Hempfling (KJ5Q) Judy Davis (W5JRD) John Beakley (WK5C) Cash Olsen (KD5SSJ) Alex Burr (K5XY) Bob Bennett (AD5LJ) President Jack Lemons called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm Reports: The minutes were read by Judy Davis and approved as read. Sandra Hempfling read the treasure’s report - The club has $15,782.35 in all accounts as of July 31, 2006. The report was accepted. Cash Olsen – The new repeater can be set up to provide phone patch service using the old phone patch circuit boards and mounting them externally to the repeater. After a discussion it was decided to look into the cost and availability of a new phone patch card made for the new repeater. The 146.760 Mhz repeater is ready to install at Caballo. Bob Bennett – Final cleanout for the remodeling will take place Sunday Sept. 10 at 3:00 pm. John Beakley - There will be a race on 23 Sept in connection with the Whole Enchilada Fiesta. Seven students are expected for the upcoming tech classes. Kim Johnson was present and presented his bid on the clubhouse remodeling project. After discussions, it was decided that this was the lowest responsive bid and it was accepted. The bid amount was $6733.00 total including tax. Motion to accept the bid was made by John Beakley and seconded by Sandra Hempfling. The Meeting was adjourned at 8:01 pm. BACK PAGE The newsletter is always looking for articles and notes of interest to the members of the Mesilla Valley Radio Club. Please send them to Alex. F. Burr, K5XY, Editor, MVRC Local Oscillator, 695 Stone Canyon Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88011. Small personal ads from members will also be published. It would be helpful if submissions would be made in a machine readable form. MSDOS disks are welcome. Files can also be sent to the Internet address k5xy@arrl.net. The club has a web site maintained by WA2NIJ at http://www.zianet.com/mvrc. OFFICERS Pres Jack Lemons N5PK 526-9428 n5pk@zianet.com VPr Tres Campbell KD5HZI 373-2008 trscam@netscape.net Sec Judy Davis W5JRD 522-6833 judy@davis-domain.com Tres Sandra Hempfling KJ5Q 373-1166 kj5q@arrl.net BOARD Communications John Beakley WK5C 522-7078 wk5c@arrl.net Education Joe San Filippo WZ5R 521-7574 sanfilippo@zianet.com Special Events Cash Olsen KD5SSJ 382-1917 KD5SSJ@zianet.com Newsletter Alex Burr K5XY 522-2528 k5xy@arrl.net Clubhouse Bob Bennett AD5LJ 382-0148 rpbennett1@comcast.net Repeaters Brad Sacca KC5SKE 382-4380 shiekyerbouty@msn.com JOIN THE CLUB To join the Mesilla Valley Radio Club, renew your membership, or to support the repeaters, please complete the form below and send it with dues ($35 single, $45 family per year) to: Treasurer, MVRC, Box 1443, Las Cruces, NM 88004. Name: Address: Call: Class of License: Phone: E-Mail Address: ARRL Member? Yes? No?