October 2, 2008 Club Meeting

Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 7:00 PM

Program: SDR (Software Defined Radio), Van Sias, K7VS and Tom McDermott, N5EG

Meeting Notes

Meeting Minutes of the ROGUE VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB — October 2nd 2008

Meeting called to order by President Don Bennett (KG7BP) at 7:01 pm

Introduction of members and guests followed.
The September 4th minutes were read. Motion to accept them was made and seconded. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s report by Lud Sibley (KB2EVN) was given en absentia. We currently have $1905.00+ in the treasury. Motion to accept the report was made and seconded. Motion carried.
Old business: There was none.
New Business: Club windbreakers will be available for about $25.00 or so. Monies must be paid up front.
A nominating committee consisting of the club president, vice-president, secretary and Van Sias (K7VS) will meet at Van’s home on October 16th, 2008. Business of the meeting will be potential selection of officer to run for the year 2009.
Al Edwards (N7CGC) asked that someone take over the duties of the monthly newsletter. Tom McDermott (N5EG) has graciously offered to take over the newsletter. Many many thanks to Al for his unending support over the years.
The meeting was suspended at 7:52 PM in order to have coffee and doughnuts. Vice President, Jack Schock (WA7IHU) consented to bring the doughnuts.
It resumed later with a very informative presentation by Van Sias (K7VS) and Tom McDermott (N5EG). It dealt with SDR or Software Defined Radio. With a one watt output, the right antenna and good band conditions, one can use these radios to make contacts all over the world..
Meeting was adjourned after 9:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted, Club Secretary Bill Cook (N0DMC)

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