Enterprise Amateur Radio Society
P.O.Box 310034
Enterprise, Alabama 36331-0034

June 2006 Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Todd-KI4DFC at 7:02 PM.

Introductions of all present were made.

The minutes of the May meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer's report was read and approved.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

Todd-KI4DFC welcomed all present and stated that we would be discussing the 
upcoming Field Day. He further informed all that the first storm of the 
season had arrived and we all should get our storm kits ready.

VICE-PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

No report

PIO'S REPORT:

Glenn -KD4FNI said that he has sent out Field Day notices to the local 
newspapers and radio stations.

REPEATER COMMITTEE REPORT:

Jerry-N4RYC reported that all equipment was working properly. After some 
explanation, he stated that the tone on the repeater would only be required 
from 10 PM to 7 AM.  This is the time that band openings create a problem.  
Meanwhile , no tone is needed.

EC'S REPORT:

Jim-KL0LN said that he is still seeking contact with the Coffee County Fire 
Fighters Association to see about the radio equipment that they have and no 
longer use. He also discussed what equipment is needed at the Coffee County 
EMA office.

OLD BUSINESS:

There was no old business to discuss.

NEW BUSINESS:

Work on the Red Cross shelter antennas systems were completed.  Rick-N4JAG, 
Jerry-N4RYC, Jim-KL0LN and Ken- KG4RND replaced the coax at Elba. It was 
decided that the Diamond antenna should stay there. Rick who was at Red 
Cross headquarters stated that the room will have to be cleaned out before 
it is usable as a communications office.

On the 13th, Jim-KL0LN, Rick-N4JAG and Jerry-N4RYC installed the dual band 
j-pole and coax at the First Baptist Church.

The question was asked what we know about the shelter at EOCC.  It is our 
understanding that EMA will run the shelter but it will be staffed by Red 
Cross volunteers.

Buck-K4HKR stated that during the storm that we participated in, the Red 
Cross had no generator and had to use ours.  They need to have their own 
generator on hand.

Jim-KL0LN suggested that Todd contact WKMX to check on the possibility of 
them donating their trailer and tower to EARS for emergency services.  Todd 
said that he would call

There followed a long discussion of who would bring what for Field Day.

After all plans were made, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM.

Gerald Eleam
Jerry-N4RYC
Sec/Treas