Paducah Amateur Radio Association
Minutes for PARA Meeting
October 9, 2023
Club President KD4GCY-Garry presided and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag. Attendance this evening was 28 including guests. We welcome our visitors as always.
KC4WPS-Roger read the financial report. Motion made by KM4LDP-Jeff to accept the report as read. Second by KB9BVL-Jeff. Voted and approved.
K4FWO-Duane read the September minutes. Motion made by KM4LDP-Jeff to accept the minutes as read. Second by ND4X-Paul. Voted and approved.
Testing tonight was 13-year-old Nick Webster who successfully passed his technicians exam. Congratulations. KD4GCY-Garry presented him with a new Baofeng UV-5R Radio, purchased by the club.
AI4ZL-Steve presented a map showing locations of HAM operators in the immediate area and surrounding states. In hopes this will be used to set up a net for emergency disasters to aid in rescue and communications by base/portable relay operators as needed.
Christmas party venue has been moved to El Torito, Exit 3, Cairo Road at 6:00 pm on December 11. KC4WPS-Roger made a motion to accept. Second by K4FWO-Duane. Voted and approved.
KM4LDP-Jeff update on ECHOLINK is up and running.
Tuesday night Ragchew is up and running and has been reported by KN4TIP-Michael that it is a success. Club agreed to continue.
Foxhunt has been discussed and a tentative date of November 4. Waiting on final details by email.
ND4X-Paul instructed how to find benefit information on ARRL website.
AK4PS-Jim discussed the topic of ARIES and setting up area net and relays. Net being conducted on W4NJA-147.060 Repeater Wednesday at 7:00 pm October 11. All HAMS are invited to participate.
Thank you to KF4KKZ-Bruce and all the Elmers who helped in providing material, demonstrating, and helping build 2 Meter Yagi antenna.
Calendar of Events– Skywarn Spotter Class – October 17 – 6:00 pm – Paducah, KY (McCracken Co. Emergency Operations Center, 3700 Coleman Rd.)
Metropolis Siera Club Meeting – 605 Metropolis St., Metropolis, IL – October 18 – 5:30 pm
ARIES – October 19 – 7:00 pm – Emergency Operations Center, 3700 Coleman Rd.
Mayfield Amateur Radio Society (MARS) – October 19 – 7:00 pm – 100 Dick Castleman Bypass, Mayfield, KY.
Net Control:
KO4ZRX-Ronnie October 15
KY4JDC-Jeff October 22
KY4LDS-Frank October 29
KN4TIP-Michael November 5
AK4BG-Beth November 12