Club s biggest event depends on us all

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1 Mike & Key Amateur Radio Club Seattle Volume 33, Issue 1 January 2005 Club s biggest event depends on us all Michael Dinkelman / N7WA President I guess it s time to beg again. I shouldn t have to. So far, about 30 people have signed up as workers for the Flea Market. When you consider that many of those signed up are committee members or friends of committee members (and not club members), then it looks pretty dismal. We have over 200 members in this club. We need over 100 people to work this event. It makes it difficult when I have to spend my time at the club meeting asking every person individually to sign up. If you are thinking about it right now, haven t signed up, and know you re planning on working the event, send me an or call on the phone. If you me, include your name, call, phone number, the area you want to work in, and the days and times you re available. On Friday, we need people for Setup, Pallet Crew, Security, Registration, Traffic Control, An- The Inside Story Flea Market Committee nouncing and Country Store. On Saturday, add Tickets and Teardown. If you re new and don t know the time frames these jobs generally run, then ask. Generally, though, we work from 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. Friday and from 5 A.M. until we drag ourselves out (around 6 P.M.) on Saturday. The earlier you sign up, the easier it is for the chairperson of Programs & Activities A t our January meeting, Coast Guard Radio Officer Michael Sealfon, WA2OCG, will explain how amateur radio operators can assist with homeland security. Wondering how the Flea Market works? The February program will tell you everything you need to know. A trifecta of major club activities is coming up this spring. Page 3 your area to make up a schedule. I also like to make worker badges available at the February meeting. If you aren t signed up before that meeting, you won t get your badge until the event. Also, please be flexible in your work area and time available. Not everyone can work in the Country Store from 9 to 11 A.M. We promise we won t work you eight hours straight (unless you re crazy enough to be a committee member) and you ll have plenty of time to check out the goodies. Remember, this is the primary fund-raiser for the club. I belong to another radio club with dues running $25 a year and that group doesn t have near the resources of this one. All we ask, in addition to those cheap $12 annual dues, is that you put in a few hours of labor once a year. When you figure that it gets you a front-row seat at the biggest ham event in the Pacific Northwest, how can you beat it? Please sign up. My is eskimo.com. My phone is Preparations for the Flea Market are steaming ahead. Page 3 Interested in DX? Check out the Visalia convention in April. Page 5

2 January 2005 K7LED Relay The K7LED Relay, published monthly, is the official newsletter of the Mike & Key Amateur Radio Club. Mike & Key ARC is an ARRL-affiliated club dedicated to the growth and betterment of amateur radio. The club meets at 10 A.M. the third Saturday of every month at Salvation Army Headquarters, 720 S. Tobin Street, in Renton (near the southeast corner of Renton Airport). Anyone interested in amateur radio is invited to participate in the Mike & Key ARC and its activities. Annual dues are $12 for individuals and $18 for families. Postal Address P.O. Box 4234 Renton, WA K7LED Repeaters output / input (PL 103.5) Squak Mountain output / input (PL 103.5) Tiger Mountain Web Site mikeandkey.com Reflector Club Contacts Send dues to Treasurer Jack Grimmett th Avenue SE Renton, WA Send newsletter submissions to Relay Editor Paul McElroy 6947 Coal Creek Pkwy SE No Newcastle, WA arrl.net President Michael Dinkelman N7WA eskimo.com Vice President Sam Sullivan N7RHE comcast.net Secretary Gary Bryan KG7KU worldnet.att.net Treasurer Jack Grimmett N7IHS aol.com Activity Manager Adrian Roth KB7BVL comcast.net Radio Officer Terry Dettmann WX7S cfsystems.org Trustees No. 1 Scott Robinson AG7T nwlink.com No. 2 Dick Radford WA7NIW arrl.net No. 3 (CoB) Steve Cook KD7IQL arrl.net No. 4 Dick Vance K7NEX juno.com No. 5 Dave Smith KB7PSN yahoo.com Logo Committee Dan & Dawn Humphrey N7QHC / KC7YYB juno.com Webmasters Jim Etzwiler / Dave Smith KD7BAT / KB7PSN arrl.net Several club resources are available electronically: Web: The club s site at includes extensive information about club events, VEC testing, membership, past editions of the Relay and more. Mike & Key Online Reflector: The public message board offers an easy and free way to converse with club members. To sign up, surf to: E-Relay: Want the newsletter in color and a day or two before the print edition arrives by regular mail? You ll also help the club save money in printing and postage costs. To sign up, send a message to the editor: arrl.net. 2

3 K7LED Relay Michael Dinkelman / N7WA January 2005 A trifecta of activities is coming up From the Hot Seat President hope the new year found you and your family I safe and contented. However, with the new year upon us, activities in the club will be kicking into high gear on several fronts. You ll find separate articles on some of these subjects elsewhere in this Relay. First and foremost, the Flea Market our primary fund-raiser is March 12, less than 60 days away. Committee members have been doing their part to get everything lined up. Now, it s your turn to sign up as workers. Please do so at the next meeting, if you haven t already. Elections are also coming up in March at the regular club meeting. Nominations for officers and trustees will be taken at the next three meetings. Please start thinking about nominees or even nominating yourself. On the heels of the elections will be the annual Awards Banquet. We need a chairperson to step forward this month in order to have enough lead time to find a location and get word out in the newsletter. Also, the Awards Committee (see Sam Sullivan) would be happy to entertain your thoughts for award nominees. Now, a bit of news about the Salvation Army HQ as a meeting site. The Salvation Army recently had some conflicts over the use of its facilities at night by various groups. There have also been some security issues and attempted break-ins. While the Mike & Key is not the problem, we have been asked, along with others, to curtail our use of the facility for board and Flea Market meetings. Regular club meetings are unaffected. This shouldn t be a big issue. All board and Flea Market meetings used to be held in members homes or other mutually agreeable sites. (Frankly, I miss that, which may be why I m not too upset about the situation.) Of primary concern is that we have the building available to us for the regular meetings. Also, remember that we are guests at the facility and that we should act as such. Not that we haven t it s just good to remember that. Flea Market preparations are on track Michael Dinkelman / N7WA President The meeting was held Jan. 4 th at the home of Dawn and Curtis Hanner. The committee extends our sincere thanks to them for hosting the meeting and for providing refreshments and really great cookies. In attendance: Hal Goodell, Diane and Mike Dinkelman, Jim Etzwiler, Dawn and Curtis Hanner, Pam and Gary Bryan. Topics discussed: Insurance: Treasurer was not in attendance, but Jack Grimmett mentioned at the board meeting that the renewal form had been obtained and would be mailed out. Facilities: The 4x4 group will be using the Fairgrounds and setting up while we load out (as usual). They will be making use of the newly built facilities. We need to secure propane tanks used for heaters at the Gold and Orange gates (fire marshal requirement). Hal has picked up supplies for some new signs. Table sales: It s been slow, probably one-third to half of what usually occurs by now. Hopefully, things will pick up as we approach March. Plenty of room on the first floor, so far. Flyers: They ve been labeled and delivered to Hal. Expected to be mailed second week of January. Letters to clubs (with flyers) will go out about the same time. Country Store: Discussion about worker signups (not many) and raffle baskets. We may have some baskets for raffle. Pam is doing some legwork on donations and the Dinkelmans have promised to fill a couple of baskets (one garden, one chocolate). Announcing: Pretty much ready to go. Tickets: No chairperson. We will either need to draft someone on site or do it among the current committee chairs. Loading dock: Have supplies and looks ready to go. Next meeting: Feb. 1, with Mike Eakins K7OV hosting. Key Club Dates Next General mtg.: Jan. 15 Board mtg.: Jan. 26 Relay deadline: Feb. 11 3

4 January 2005 K7LED Relay Meeting called to order by Ted, who was appointed chairman pro-tem in Brendan s absence. In attendance: Gary, Pam, Ted, Jim, Jim, Dawn, Dan, Dick, and visitor Will, who is taking his Technician test today. Old Business Went over booklet page assignments and got progress reports. Terry Advertising: Dick will contact Terry to see how he is doing on this task, and whether he is able to continue due to his current condition. Gary Nets: Working on verifying Public Service Minutes Dec. 18, 2004 the list. Jim Repeaters: WWARA will verify our listings if given credit as the information source somewhere on the page. This was considered an equitable way of handling this matter. Jim will also query the club members via the reflector as to favorite repeaters to be included in the listing. Dan Hamfests: Working on verifying the list. Ted Examination Sessions: Working on verifying the list with difficulty due to outdated addresses, etc. Pam Public Service Events: Working on verifying the list. Seafair events have been published on their Web site, so that aspect is completed. Gary, Steve Club Contacts: Working on verification of the list. New Business We ll meet at the Cedar River Smokehouse again next month as the food is good, the prices are reasonable, and we can get a good table for our meeting. Officers present: President Michael Dinkelman (N7WA) Vice President Sam Sullivan (N7RHE) Secretary Gary Bryan (KG7KU) Treasurer Jack Grimmett (N7IHS) Activity Manager Adrian Roth (KB7BVL) Trustees present: No. 1 Scott Robinson (AG7T) No. 2 Dick Radford (WA7NIW) No. 3 Steve Cook / CoB (KD7IQL) No. 4 Dick Vance / (K7NEX) No. 5 Dave Smith (KB7PSN) President Dinkelman called the meeting to order at 10 A.M. at the Salvation Army Building in Renton, Wash. All members and guests repeated the Pledge of Allegiance. The president made several announcements: The Mike & Key ARC is affiliated with the ARRL, which members are encouraged to join; everyone, including visitors, should sign the rosters; visitors are reminded not to vote on membership matters; smoking is allowed in the parking lot but not in front of the chapel. Members and guests introduced themselves. Quorum present. Minutes: Motion by Steve KD7IQL and seconded by Jim N7HKO to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as printed in the K7LED Relay. Motion passed. Officer Reports President Mike N7WA: The next Mike & Key Board Meeting will be held on Dec. 29. Vice President Sam N7RHE had to leave early. Mike N7WA filling in... nothing new to report at this time. General Meeting Minutes Dec. 18, 2004 Secretary Gary KG7KU: The December 04 Logger s Bark of the Radio Club of Tacoma is available. Treasurer Jack N7IHS: Issued the P&L statement. The 2005 Budget will be covered later in today s meeting. Radio Officer Terry WX7S: Not present; has been in and out of the hospital. Is still experiencing problems with healing. Activity Manager Adrian KB7BVL: Raffle items are available, please participate. The annual raffle will be held at the end of the meeting. Chairman of the Board Steve KD7IQL: The board gave unanimous approval to the proposed 2005 Mike & Key budget, which will be voted on a bit later in today s meeting. Standing Committee Reports Technical Dick K7NEX: Nothing Education Dave KB7PSN: Nothing Facilities Steve KD7IQL: Nothing Public Service Dick WA7NIW: The committee will be meeting following the presentation. Strategic Planning Carolyn Pasquier WV7Q: Nothing Public Service Communications Dick WA7NIW: No events are scheduled... next will be in February Flea Market Mike N7WA: The next Flea Market meeting will be Jan. 4. Holiday Party Jim N7HKO and Calvin KC7IYP: The holiday party had good attendance and was a success. Jack N7IHS spoke kind words of appreciation for Jim and Calvin planning and producing this event, and the general membership applauded, as well. Old Business None. New Business Jack N7IHS Presented the Mike & Key Club 2005 budget. Following a brief discussion, Steve KD7IQL made a motion that the Mike & Key Club 2005 budget be voted on, and Carolyn WV7Q seconded the motion. The club members voted, and the 2005 budget was approved. Good of the Order Dan N7QHC Please let Dan or Dawn KC7YYB know if you need to order Mike & Key name badges. Mike N7WA For Field Day, we are looking for a co-chair. There being no further business, Steve KD7IQL moved and Scott AG7T seconded a motion to adjourn. Approved and President Dinkelman closed the meeting at 10:24 A.M. Attested: Gary Bryan Secretary, KG7KU 4

5 K7LED Relay Items for sale KLM KT34XA Triband HF beam, practically new, nice antenna $ element, 2-meter beam: $20. Stationmaster 2-meter array omnidirectional: $30. Stationmaster 440-meter array omnidirectional: $30. 8-element, 2-meter beam: $30. Marine antenna Morad MHz: $20. 3-element, 20-meter homebrew 1 4-wave Yagi: $20. 4-element, 20-meter monoband HyGain LJ204BA: $ meter vertical: $30. Contact Adrian Roth at: comcast.net. International DX convention in April R egistration is open for the 2005 International DX Convention in Visalia, Calif. The 56 th annual event will be held Friday-Sunday, April 15-17, at the Visalia Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center. Pre-registration (postmarked by March 15) is $65; otherwise, it s $70. More information is on the Northern California DX Club s Web site at or call Registration Chairman Dick Letrich, W6KM, at Items for sale January 2005 Yaesu VX-5 handheld transceiver, tri-band 6M, 2M and 70CM with NC- 72B charger, MH-34 microphone and The Pouch carrying case. Excellent condition, very clean, like new, nonsmoker. Asking $185 / OBO. Negotiable. Icom IC-R10 handheld communications receiver, 500 KHz MHz, MHz MHz, MHz GHz with BC-110A charger, operating manual and The Pouch carrying case. Excellent condition, very clean, like new, non-smoker. Asking $225 / OBO. Negotiable. Barker & Williamson ASW-60 shortwave listening multiband trapped antenna, 11M - 160M. Excellent condition, like new, never used. Asking $50 / OBO. Negotiable. Contact Ed Maher, NL7VP: or by at: msn.com Officers present: President Michael Dinkelman (N7WA) Vice President Sam Sullivan (N7RHE) Secretary Gary Bryan (KG7KU) Treasurer Jack Grimmett (N7IHS) Trustees present: No. 1 Scott Robinson (AG7T) No. 3 Steve Cook / CoB (KD7IQL) No. 5 Dave Smith (KB7PSN) Chairman Cook called the meeting to order at 7 P.M. at the Salvation Army Building in Renton, Wash. Minutes: Motion by Sam N7RHE and seconded by Jack N7IHS to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as printed in the K7LED Relay. Motion passed. Officer Reports Chairman of the Board Steve KD7IQL: The next scheduled board meeting is Jan. 26. President Mike N7WA: Next general membership meeting is Jan.15. Vice President Sam N7RHE: Review of new membership applications. Board Meeting Minutes Dec. 29, 2004 Secretary Gary KG7KU: Nothing Treasurer Jack N7IHS: At the last general membership meeting, the 2005 budget was passed. Activity Manager Adrian KB7BVL: Nothing Radio Officer Terry WX7S: Nothing Committee Liaison Reports Facilities Steve KD7IQL: Nothing Strategic Planning Carolyn Pasquier WV7Q: Nothing Technical Dick K7NEX: Nothing Public Service Dick WA7NIW: Nothing Education Dave KB7PSN: Nothing Flea Market Mike N7WA: Next meeting is Jan. 4. Old Business None. New Business Mike N7WA Club officer elections are on the horizon. Everyone should consider how they wish to serve the club in the next term. Field Day is still in need of a cochair. The club banquet is in need of a vhair. Good of the Order No new items. There being no further business, Sam N7RHE moved and Scott AG7T seconded a motion to adjourn. Approved and Chairman Cook closed the meeting at 7:32 P.M. Attested: Gary Bryan Secretary, KG7KU 5

6 January 2005 K7LED Relay Ham Nets & Events January / February 2005 Nets are on unless indicated otherwise Send calendar items to the Relay editor: arrl.net Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday King Co. ARES 2000 Amateur TV net: Weather net: (M F) 1645 Weather net (M-F) 2000 Snoho. Co. RACES: General Info & Tech net: Pub. Service net 2000 Youth net: 0900 Club net 1000 Club mtg. N. Amer. QSO party phone (Sat. - Sun.) Snoho. Co. ARES: (wkly.) ARRL Jan. VHF sweepstakes (Sat. - Mon.) WARTS: (daily) 1845 WSN 1: (daily) 1915 Board mtg. CQ Worldwide 160m CW con. (Sat. - Sun.) Northwest Astronomy net: 1900 Elmer s net: 2000 YL net: 1900 Flea Market Committee mtg. (Mike Eakins home) 2030 WARFA swapnet: NWSOAR net 2000 Computer & Packet net: 2000 Amateur TV net: WA Emerg. HF: Puget Sound Traffi c Sys. (daily) 1830 WA Emerg. HF: Maple Valley ARC / ARES: Relay deadline 6