YARS 1 October 2013 Meeting Explorit Science Center Attending: Officers: Gary Matteson WA6TQJ, Vice President Rick Littlefield N6KLB, Secretary Dave Nishikawa KC6YFG, and Treasurer Ben Norman WA6NIK. Members: Rob Brunk N6KIX, Steve Dold W6KCS, Allan Hollander KG6JDJ, and Shayne Hughes N6SPE. Guest Present: Joe DeAngelo AG6QO Meeting opened at 1930 hrs. by President Gary Matteson WA6TQJ with self-introductions all around. Treasurer Ben Norman WA6NIK reported a balance of $4,559.35. Old Business: Operation and limitations of the 30 second time out of the MVRC 2m repeater related to the YARS Monday night net were discussed. President Gary Matteson WA6TQJ led a discussion of the status of UCDARC. President Gary Matteson WA6TQJ as communications coordinator for the Princess Promenade gave a report on preparations for the upcoming Princess Promenade. Secretary Dave Nishikawa KC6YFG as SAG and Communications Coordinator for the Davis Bike Club’s annual Foxy’s Fall Century gave a status report on preparations. President Gary Matteson WA6TQJ announced that the ICOM public service handhelds were programmed with area frequencies and ready for use. Obtaining AA battery packs for the radios was discussed. New Business: None Program given by Joe DeAngelo AG6QO on packet bulletin board software and deployment in the area. Meeting adjourned at approximately 2045 hrs.