YARS Meeting Minutes for February 3, 2009

Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m.

The first discussion was an issue raised by Alison KI6IMU. 
She is wondering how new hams and non-technical people can get help 
and answers to their questions.  In particular, the first bit of publicity 
about the radio group working with the UC Davis EOC generated quite a bit 
of interest, and it's likely that many of these people will need mentoring. 
Greg KG6SJT mentioned that Gary M. WA6TQJ held an event at the Woodland Red 
Cross where experienced hams were on hand at various stations to demonstrate 
and answer questions for the new hams.  In the end, Alison says that she 
will be happy to talk to new people and find out their needs.  YARS members 
will be available as a resource as needed.

Coming Events:

Amgen Tour, Feb 15, Davis, operators needed, contact John Berg K6JRB
Willett Fun Run, Apr 25, Davis, operators needed, contact Shayne Hughes N6SPE
UCD Sprint Triathalon, Apr 11, Davis, operators needed, contact Rick Littlefield N6KLB
Davis Double Century, May 16, contact Dave Nishikawa KC6YFG

Field Day:
June 27-28
We need to determine who is interested in attending.  Assuming there is enough 
interest, Bill W6KN, Greg KG6SJT, and Tom W6EO were volunteered to organize.
 
Meeting Programs:
Dave S. W6OT offered to give a talk explaining each of the subsections of a 
typical radio transceiver.  Rick N6KLB offered to talk about crossband repeaters.

Formal meeting closed.

Following the formal meeting, Bill K6KN gave a presentation on IARU Beacons.
See http://www.ncdxf.org/beacons.html for more info.