[WARC] WARC Meeting Tonight

[Len Litvan]

Thanks to Jim KB0THN for the very interesting and informative program 
about the experience in erecting a 120 ft. tower for the wind turbine at 
his home.  VERY interesting....

Thirteen participants tonight and lots of good discussion and 
socializing.  I liked it a lot.

Some points raised during the session:
 - The group asked the organizers of the Technician Class course to 
consider integrating a student/club activity into the 
curriculum--perhaps a fox hunt.  Will do.
 - Work on the 835 repeater repair is proceeding--new controller 
packaging, CTCSS now mandatory, and other items.  Target to be back in 
operation in abt six weeks.
 - Suggestion to promote Technician Class course through technical 
programs in WSU, SMU, other institutions.  Good idea and will work into 
the promotion plan.
 - Discussion on "Soft Rock" transceiver kits - software defined radios 
in kit form for about $100 each.  Working toward a club program and/or 
activity to delve into software defined radio on a shoestring.  Cool!

Have a good week end, all.  Check out the Coast Guard Auxiliary special 
event this Saturday.  There are over 20 stations listed on the QST 
special event page.

I will buy breakfast for the three club members with the highest number 
of stations contacted--stations and modes  (i.e., one station contacted 
by phone and by CW is two points).

Multiple ops at one location, one rig, qualify same as an individual op 
(i.e., three ops working together on one rig could take it all and eat 
well!).

73,
Len  KC0RSX