May 2005 Minutes ================ The meeting was called to order at 1902 by N4JAG (K4HKR arrived late). The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted. The Treasurer reported a balance of $715.82. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Jim was absent. VICE-PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Buck had nothing to report. REPEATER COMMITTEE: Nothing new on the voice repeater or APRS. PIO: Ken was absent. OLD BUSINESS: Tom had nothing new to report on the tower easement. The repeater site tree trimming has been done. Tom paid $30 and we will reimburse him. Rick will get a news release and a PSA to WKMX about Field Day. Field Day setup will begin around 10:00 AM on Saturday, dinner will be around 5:00 PM, and Sunday breakfast will be at 6:00 AM. Jerry will get the burgers and Rick will get the hot dogs and Pepsi. NEW BUSINESS: We have our club license renewal from the FCC. We had a lengthy discussion regarding BPL (Broadband over Power Line) and Buck discussed BGO (Broadcast over Gas Oven.) With no other official business, introductions were made, and the meeting was adjourned at 1934 hours.