Paducah Amateur Radio Association
Minutes for PARA Meeting
August 14, 2023
Club President KD4GCY-Garry presided and called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag. Members and Guests were in attendance.
Temporary Secretary, KQ4FWO-Duane read the July Minutes. Motion was made to accept, voted, and approved.
Club Treasurer KC4WPS- Roger read the minutes of the July treasures report and he noted $100 anonymous donation was presented to the club. Motion was made to accept, voted, and approved.
KM4LDP-Jeff updated status on Echolink. It is up, running, and fully operational. THANKS again to Jeff.
KN4TIP-Michael requested to postpone testing for his most recent youth Technicians class. This was in order to give more time for studying for taking tests.
ND4X-Paul suggested that testing be done at 6:00 pm before next monthly meeting which starts at 7:00 pm in September.
We welcome our visitors Harrold Luscombe, Melanie Zoeller-KQ4JFI, and Duke Moscon. Also, congratulations to Duke for passing his Technician exam.
Future Events:
Thunderbirds Air Show at Owensboro on September 15
Big Brown Truck Pull at Paducah on September 16
BBQ on the River at Paducah on September 21-23
Discussion was made on doing a 2 Meter Net for new and old Hams to exchange Q & A sessions on technical advice and operating equipment and etc. in the various fields of the art of amateur radio.
Discussion on ideas for future of Fox Hunts/Tailgate/POTA and etc. for new Hams.
KC4DR-Don Fuller presented a brief presentation on properly Bonding and Grounding on equipment and antennas.
Net Control: KQ4FWO-Duane August 20
KY4LDS-Frank August 27
KW4DI-Ken September 3
KN4TIP-Michael September 10