March Minutes

West Desert Amatuer Radio Club was held on March 1st 2023.  It was held at the Tooele EOC at 7:00 p.m.

Conducting the meeting was President Roland Smith.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Roland Smith.

Minutes were read by Secretary Rhona Boutwell.  Motion to accept was made by Norm Burraston and seconded by Robert Andrews.  Minutes were accepted by the club.

The Treasurer’s report was given by Roland Smith.   Motion to accept the report was made by Robert Andrews and seconded by Glen Murray.  Motion approved by the club.

Request for reimbursements to Roland Smith for Corporate License Renewal.  The amount is $10.00.  Motion to approve reimbursement was made by Robert Andrews and seconded by John Gamble.  Approved by the club.

Roland Smith gave a report on the results of the Simplex Test.  

Discussion on the Dell Reporter issues and the impact to the Ride the Wild Horse race.

Tech exam to be held at the Blue Peak High School.

For March Elmers Night Scott Murdock will demonstrate APRS.  It will be done over Zoom Meeting.

April 20 will be the Great Utah Shake Out.  We will be participating by using the Orion App.

April Meeting will be a refresher on the Orion program.

Presentation for the night is on Echolink.   Blake Hutchison has been able to set up a link (KF6ELU-Lima) to participate in the net through Echolink.  The link will be open 15 minutes before and 10 minutes after the net.  If you would like to participate in the net through his link you MUST email with your call sign to Blake to be allowed into the link.  His email is KF6ELU@IAS.CC.  

Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Glenn Murray and seconded by Robert Andrews.  Club accepted the motion.  Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.