THE LOCAL OSCILLATOR -March 2010 NOTE: The text file is very difficlt to format. Nicely formated and easier to read versions are the HTML versions,available at www.mvrc.qzxservices.com. And the pdf file of the web edition available at http://www.mvrc.qzxservices.com/pdf/LO1003.pdf. It will be easy to print that edition. If you do not have the free pdf reader, you can get it at http://www.adobe.com TABLE OF CONTENTS COMING EVENTS PRESIDENT'S CORNER RACES MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 6,2010 HAM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SALE OFFICERS JOIN THE CLUB COMING EVENTS Sun Slow CW net 3.575 MHz 3:30PM Sun CW net 3.575 MHz 4:00PM M-F 6 m FM net 52.540 6:00AM Mon WTRA Swap net 146.88 8:00PM Wed Net 146.64 6:45PM MWF Informal get together Wal-Mart W (Valley) 10 AM TTH Informal get together Wal-Mart E (Walton) 10 AM March 2 Buider's Group 7 PM Club House March 6 Breakfast Club House 8 AM March 6 Business meeting 8:45 AM Club House March 10 Board Meeting 7 PM Club House March 16 Builder's Group 7 PM Club House March 21 Bataan Death March March 28 VE exam 11:20 AM March 29 Triathalon April 6 Buiders Group 7 PM Club House April 10 Run Old Mesilla PRESIDENT'S CORNER WV5N Not available RACES KD5OHA It was a bright sunny day on Sunday February 7 as members of the Mesilla Valley Radio Club and other area amateurs got together to provide radio communication support for the Mesilla Valley Track Clubs Supper Bowl Sunday 5k run/walk and 10k run. The race started at 10 AM. There were over 100 entries. Our own Alex Burr did very well in the 5K event. The event went uneventfully. The only problem happened afterwards when one of our local hams got his car stuck on one of the ruts trying to get out after the race. However other Amateurs immediately came to his aid and successfully got him back on the road. Thanks to all who helped: George KD5OHA,Dave K5DLA,Brad KC5SKE,Henry AD5FE, Cash KD5SSJ, Dennis KB5TPV, Charlie K9AQH, Perry KC7VHS, Richard KC5EVR, Kevin K5KMCV. Thanks to all. Our next event is the Bataan Memorial Death March .Sunday March 21 2010 I still have positions available if you would like to help. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 6,2010 Meeting called to order at 10:40am Vern Vonheeder, WV5N Vern had been reviewing the MVRC Constitution and realized that the position of Vice President is a one year term and that Cash Olsen, KD5SSJ needed to be elected to that position. Moved, seconded and passed. State lawmakers are have pending legislation to ban cell phone use while driving. The wording may need input from Hams to change the wording to exclude Amateur Radio from the ban. (It is understood that the wording has been changed and makes exception for the use of Amateur Radio.) Estate Sale, Dale Bragdon, K4BHL, is scheduled for the February 13, 2010. Treasures Report : Fred Atkinson, WB4AEJ, attached. Secretary Report : Acting Secretary, Cash, KD5SSJ, said that the reading be of January meeting should be suspended, not available. Vern, WV5N, The MVRC Constitution requires in Chapter 5 part b, according to his reading a committee of two is required for Education. After discussion it was decided that it is not necessary to elect two persons for that but that one elected to the chairman and a committee appointed. Education Report, Evan Salazar, KE5ZRZ, said that only three persons had committed to the proposed General Classes and that the guidelines suggest at least 5 confirmed to proceed. In addition, John, N5WQ, VE Coordinator was not available that weekend. Joe Ostrowski, KI5FJ, could act as his alternate. There was a small discussion of how many VE's were members of the club. It is possible that a Technician class could be scheduled. Communications Report : George Kopp, KD5OHA, said that he still needs 7 Hams to complete the roster for the Bataan Death March which will be held on March 21, 2010. There will be a Special Events station, K5B, in operation from the MVRC club house concurrent with the march. A QSL card has been designed for the Special Events Station. Future events April 10 Old Mesilla, and also on April 10 Indian Springs (and endurance horse race). Henry Schotzko, AD5FE, Weather Spotter training will be held at the New Mexico State University Police Department training room. The loop antenna at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been repaired during the preceding month. Special Events : Terry Angle, KE5DNS, Brochure for the BeanFeed is complete and the registration for publication in QST has also been completed. Repeater Report : Rob Truitt, KD5UZF, There is some problem with the 448.20MHz repeater, the problem is believed to be in the controller. Rob was soliciting funds to replace the current old controllers. Treasure Audit Report, Evans Ralston, KE5DNI, the 2009 Books balanced and Evans (a former banker) stated that Joe Ostrowski, KI5FJ, did a superb job. Other business : Fred Atkinson, WB4AEJ, presented a plaque from the Arecibo Observatory KP4AO and the status of the worked all states, only two states need to confirm Utah and Minnisota. Louis Poli, N3OL suggested that we try to make contact with the Boy Scouts who have a special merit badge for Ham Radio. And outreach : ways to find new hams. Adjourn 11:40am Draft HAM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AD5FE The possibility of public health emergencies arising in the United States concerns many people in the wake of recent hurricanes, tsunamis, acts of terrorism, and the threat of pandemic influenza. Though some people feel it is impossible to be prepared for unexpected events, the truth is that taking preparedness actions helps people deal with disasters of all sorts much more effectively when they do occur. CDC's Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) has large quantities of medicine, medical supplies and resources to protect the American public if there is a public health emergency (terrorist attack, flu outbreak, earthquake) severe enough to cause local supplies to run out. Once Federal and local authorities agree that the SNS is needed, medicines will be delivered to any state in the U.S. within 12 hours. Each state has plans to receive and distribute SNS medicine and medical supplies to local communities as quickly as possible. A key element to the success of dispensing SNS medications and supplies in the state of New Mexico is the role of NMserves volunteers. The New Mexico Department of Health Bureau of Health Emergency Management and “NMserves” is currently seeking lay volunteers to be on a SNS Strike force team. There will be of four teams, one in each of the following areas: Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Roswell and Santa Fe. Each team will consist of the following personnel: ü Receiving Staging and Storing (RSS) Managers ü Safety and Security Personnel ü Forklift Operators ü HAM Radio Operators ü Quality Control ü Team Leaders ü Clerical Support ü Inventory Specialists ü Warehouseman Each team member will be required to take some online SNS and ICS training courses and must be available for yearly drills. If you are interested in being a part of this Strike Force Team please contact Bobbie MacKenzie NMserves Member Services Coordinator at 505-476-8302. Once all of the team members have been established we will conduct a conference call to answer all of your questions FOR SALE Radio is 160-10m. Has full Tx power. Been using it since Oct09. Works great. Asking $450. If interested please email me at kf5czg@gmail.com. My location is Las Cruces. ps. Add eighty bucks and I will through in a MFJ-949E tuner. TRADE MFJ 998 1500 Watt automatic antenna tuner. Like new. I am looking for a very sturdy antenna rotor. So let's talk. KEITH, W7DXX, 526-2200 FOR SALE I need to raise some cash, so I'm selling the following Tektronix oscilloscopes. They are clean and in working condition. The prices listed are well below ebay prices. I will entertain offers. Tektronix 2215A - 2 channel, 60MHz, analog scope. $100. Tektronix 2240 - 2 channel, 300MHz, digital storage scope. Has GPIB option. $400. Tektronix 2445A - 4 channel, 150MHz, analog scope. Has GPIB option. $200. For manuals, please see: http://www.ko4bb.com/cgi-bin/manuals.pl?dir=Tektronix No probes included. I can include a power cord if needed ( it's a standard cord). Joe KA5ZEC TREASURER'S REPORT KI5FJ INCOME BUDGET ACTUAL YTD Bean Feed Food 400.00 375.00 Breakfast & Drinks 600.00 535 Contributions 250.00 994.44 Dues (Includes 2010) 2000.00 2920 Education Classes 850.00 1208.13 * Equip Sales & Raffles 1845.00 2158 Bank Interest 30.00 Other 0.00 TOTAL 5975.00 8190.57 EXPENSES BUDGET ACTUAL YTD Bean Feed 300.00 296.72 Breakfast & Drinks 400.00 199.96 Clubhouse 00.00 734.91 N5BL Domain Due 09 2014 20.00 Education Classes 850.00 929.03 * Field Day 150.00 90.42 Insurance 1000.00 950.00 Misc 100.00 159.42 NM Emergency Fee 30.00 30.00 NM Tax Exempt Fee 10.00 30.00 PO Box Rent 60.00 60.00 Postage 100.00 37.56 President’s Fund 75.00 262.83 Property Tax 800.00 1070.46 Repeater Maintenance 600.00 523.70 Electricity 450.00 472.19 Propane 500.00 493.76 Water 150.00 174.48 TOTAL 5995.00 6515.44 AS OF 31 Dec 2009 INCOME 8190.57 EXPENSES 6515.44 NET +1675.13* 279.10 for 2010 Classes OFFICERS Pres Vern Vonheeder WV5N 510-909-0096 vern@wv5n.com VPr Cash Olsen KD5SSJ 382-1917 kd5ssj@arrl.net Sec Tres Campbell KD5ZHI 373-2008 trscam@aol.com Treasurer Fred Atkinson fred@wb4aej BOARD Communications Henry Schotzko AD5FE 526-1922 schotzko@comcast.net Education Evan Salazar KE5ZRZ Special Events Terry Angle KF5DNS 640-9669 kf5dns@gmail.com Newsletter Alex Burr K5XY 522-2528 k5xy@arrl.net Clubhouse Bob Bennett AD5LJ 382-0148 rpbennett1@comcast.net Repeaters Robert Truitt KE5OFK 649-4173 robtruitt@zianet.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?