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Metro
DX Club Meeting Minutes In a departure from our
usual format due to the special program by WB9Z, Jerry began the evening with
his K5P program. We all enjoyed Jerry’s descriptions and video from his
DXpedition to Palmyra. It was certainly enjoyed and greatly appreciated. Thanks,
Jerry!! Following a short break for
refreshments and snacks our regular business meeting was held. OLD
BUSINESS: Health
and Welfare: Nothing to report The MINUTES as distributed were reviewed and K9TP moved for approval,
seconded by KA9BBQ. The TREASURERS REPORT was distributed by John, W9ILY. The amount of
$1,520.47 is available for donations. Income of $64.26 was from dues and a
donation by KA9BBQ. Thanks, Matt! Expenses of $89.88 were incurred for a CQDX
Marathon plaque for our second year and a cap for an honorary member. A motion
to approve the treasurer’s report was made, seconded and the report was
approved. WUST
awards: No activity. K9ILX
Estate: $400
was received for equipment sold at Dayton. The EOC antenna is still on hold pending an antenna decision. N9TK
described the situation and noted that an AV680 might be a possibility. No
budgetary information has been received from the EOC. K9CJ reported on SDR
Radio project. Bob has the kit and will bring to the July meeting. CONTEST
RESULTS: We finished 43rd
out on 98 clubs in NAQP-CW. In the CQDX Marathon Metro finished 7th out of 80
clubs, some of which were huge East Coast clubs. FUTURE
DONATIONS: This was discussed by the group. K9PY mentioned the possibility of
providing an antenna for the EOC. Its use was discussed. Donations to NCDXF in
the amount of $400 and $200 to INDEXA were discussed. A motion to that effect
was made by K9TP, seconded by K9CS and all were in favor. N9TK will research the
Tinley Park Library for a possible donation of ARRL books with our Metro DX Club
information included. Special
Event Station: We will operate a
Special Event using the call W9C in honor of Walter Cronkite’s 100th
birthday on November 4th. The call has been reserved for operation from October
31 through November 6. Bands and modes will need to be coordinated. Hopefully a
Google reservation process can be set up similar to the W1AW/9 operation last
year. N9TK has been in contact with one of Mr. Cronkite’s descendants, Cathy
Cronkite, to let the family know of the tribute. NEW
BUSINESS New
Member: We welcomed our newest club
member, Louis ACØX. Unfortunately Louis was unable to attend but plans to
attend our July meeting. ARRL
Club Insurance: Our policy will need
to be renewed on August 1st for a cost of $200. A question was raised
as to whether a rider is available for events where alcohol is available. W9ILY
will research this. Field
Day: K9CJ reported that we have lots
of help but our location at the Tinley Park Mental Health Center has yet to be
confirmed by the EOC. Annual
August 6th picnic: Chairman
Mark May K9TP reported that he has received a number of responses from members
volunteering food, etc. All appears to be progressing well. August
meeting: Since we have our picnic in
August, there is no regular meeting. However, as we did in the past, we will
join the NIDXA group for a joint meeting on August 12 at the Moran Athletic Club
in Joliet that Paul K9NU has reserved. General
Discussion: The Flex 6000 systems and
their Maestro controller were discussed by N9TK, W9IE and K9NR. All had very
favorable comments. K9MDO reported that he had recently visited Cuba but did not
operate from there. A motion to adjourn was made
by K9MDO and seconded by KA9ZZT. The meeting was called to a CLOSE
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