WA Repeater group (Inc.) Minutes of the general meeting 5th February 2001
Held at the RSL Hall, Fred Bell Pde, Victoria ParkMeeting open 20:29
Present:
VK6CSW Clive (Presiding)
VK6ZLZ Christine VK6HAO Peter VK6HGR Gavin VK6LZ Cliff VK6TRC RobThe minutes of the January general meeting were read by Gavin VK6HGR and
accepted by Rob VK6TRC and seconded by Cliff VK6LZ.1. Business arising from the previous minutes
1.1 Gnangara digital link. Peter VK6HAO has spoken with Phil VK6AD and he will be talking to Dennis VK6LD to find out more information on the unused equipment.
1.2 Rob VK6TRC has adjusted the levels on the VK6RVP Vic. Park repeater, audio is reported as being quiet, Rob is finding the optimal level.
1.3 VK6RTH Tic hill repeater. Rob VK6TRC believes problem with frequency drifting may have something to do with the power supply/battery system. A future site visit is to be advised.
2. Correspondence
2.1 Received an email from Chris VK6KCH inquiring if the license for VK6RMC, a UHF repeater at Mazenod College, Lesmurdie is still current, as he and VK6ZTN have built a 1200 baud bit-regenerative repeater which assistance from WARG is asked for the license and a 5Mhz offset duplexer.
2.1.1 After a discussion, it was agreed that a 1200 bps repeater on 70cms would not be utilised given current (declining) packet usage and the currently available packet stations and digipeaters. However, a stronger case with more information on the repeater and its intended use is invited for further consideration by WARG.
Gavin VK6HGR to compose a reply to Chris VK6KCH to this effect.
3. Treasurer's report
3.1 January bank statement shows a balance $3,375.12.
3.2 Banked $154.00 income.
3.3 Giving a current balance of $3,529.12.
3.4 Treasurer’s report accepted by Peter VK6HAO and seconded by Rob VK6TRC.4. Membership officer report
4.1 There are no new members. One renewal received.
4.2 Records currently show 23 unfinancial members.6. Net controller's report
6.1 Still going but more on-air participation is requested.7. Repeater manager's report
7.1 VK6RTH Tic. Hill repeater still needs a visit for battery maintenance.
7.2 VK6RVP Vic. Park needs further fine adjustment of the audio level.
7.3 Technical officer's report accepted Cliff VK6LZ and seconded by Peter VK6HAO.8. Bulletin board – VK6BBR
8.1 No report.9. General business
9.1 Rob VK6TRC reports that the internet link QSO to Alan VK6BN in Manchester was very successful as conducted on the VK6RFM Fremantle repeater with many stations eager to talk over the link.
9.2 Generally, the VK6RMW Mt William and VK6RCT Cataby repeaters are being generally received quite well during both the day and night from Perth.
9.3 Ideas were asked for articles for the April WARG newsletter.
10. The next WARG meeting will be at 19.30 hours on March 5th 2001.
Meeting closed at 21:40.
Gavin Rogers VK6HGR WARG Secretary