The Quad-County Amateur Radio Club will hold an online meeting August 12, 2020 at 7:00 PM. In the interest of maintaining a healthy environment for you, our members and guests, we feel the remote webinar is the optimal method to conduct meetings given today’s circumstances.
An available email list of members has been sent a notice which has all of the needed information to join the meeting by computer only. (Cell phone connection is no longer available.)
It may be advantageous to use voice only instead of both voice and video to eliminate drop-outs due to bandwidth limitations. Video is not required to participate.
If you have not received the email notice, email Bryan at: wa3ufn@arrl.net to advise so the information can be emailed.
Due to the 50 minute limitation, imposed by the webinar service provider, no program can be presented.
Strong, damaging winds and/or large hail are occurring or will occur shortly. When a severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for your area, move inside a sturdy structure immediately and stay away from windows and doors. Acting early helps save lives!
A severe thunderstorm WATCH means BE PREPARED for the potential of strong, damaging winds and/or large hail typically within the next 3-7 hours of the watch issuance.
When there is a severe thunderstorm watch, pay extra close attention to the weather and be ready to act. Preparing ahead of time helps save lives!
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The Quad-County Amateur Radio Club 4/8/2020 Meeting Agenda
CALL TO ORDER Flag salute – Remembrance of Silent Keys – Introductions, as needed Rules Of Order
DOES ANYONE WANT TO RECOMMENDED AN ENTRY TO THE AGENDA?
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES Secretary Minutes of the previous meeting: The minutes of the previous meeting were published in the e-mailed newsletter. Are there any additions or corrections to be made to those minutes? If none, the minutes stand approved as published.
Treasurer Club treasury report:
STAFF REPORTS: Activities – VE exams as are the regular meetings at the PSU Du Bois Campus are suspended due to the Campus closure relating to the corona virus situation.
Education / Training –
Net (Manager) –
Programs –
Public Information Officer – Meeting announcement not submitted to newspaper.
Public Service –
Repeater –
Technology –
Additional Reports –
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS: • Field Day: ARRL information.
GENERAL REMARKS:
GUEST COMMENTS:
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE: WebEx online Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 PM
IF NO FURTHER BUSINESS, CALL TO ADJOURN THE MEETING:
Following the meeting we will have a live presentation on building a Go Kit by Allegheny County Emergency Coordinator Bob Mente NU3Q.
More ways to join
Join by phone+1-408-418-9388 United States (Toll unless cell phone) Access code: 290 862 210
Forwarded From: WT Jones WN3LIF EPA SECDATE: January 30, 2020
MEMO TO: Pennsylvania Amateur Radio Operators
FROM: Your Pennsylvania ARRL Leadership Team (includes the Eastern and Western PA Sections!)
During a conference this morning with the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee, we learned that partly as a result of our efforts, Senator Farnese of Philadelphia will be introducing an amendment to this bill that will exempt Amateur Radio Operators from its prohibition on the use of Amateur Radio equipment while mobile.
The committee’s executive director is unsure of the timing for a future vote on this bill but feels certain that if Amateur Radio Operators in Pennsylvania communicate their support for the amendment, it will contribute to a successful outcome.
Senator Farnese’s staff is currently preparing the language of the amendment following input from your ARRL team. Once the Senate includes this exemption and passes the bill, it will go to a conference committee where the differences in the House and Senate versions must be ironed out. So, your support for this amendment is crucial. Contact your State Representative and State Senator and ask them to support the amendment to HB37 exempting Amateur Radio Operators.
Use this link https://www.legis.state.pa.us/ to find out who represents you in the Senate and House. Contact them and simply ask them to support the exemption amendment.
We’ll post more updates as the bill progresses.
The members present at the December meeting unanimously voted to change the meeting dates for all future meetings to the SECONDWEDNESDAY of each month.
Due to the Campus being closed, meetings are now held online. Check this web-site and the newsletter that is emailed, for information on joining the next online meeting. The meetings are scheduled on the same date and time as the on Campus meetings.
SMEAL BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM PENN STATE DUBOIS CAMPUS 1 COLLEGE PLACE, DU BOIS, PA
Please mark your calendars for all the following dates:
2020 meetings: 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 9, 2020
We hope this change will better accommodate our members, and will make it easier for you to attend our meetings. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Please click the following link for the 2019 survey.
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Please submit the completed survey at the meeting. If you want, mail the completed survey to the QCARC, PO Box 599, Du Bois, PA 15801
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