MICHIGAN AREA REPEATER COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
February 2002
WEB
SITE: http://www.qsl.net/miarc
e-mail: miarc@yahoogroups.com
A short note from the Prez………..
Greetings one and
all. First of all, I would like to
bring up a very important topic – Dues. Yes, they are past due if you have not
paid them by now. Please get them in,
as soon as possible, if you have not done so already. Please send them to:
Kelly
F. Karpp, KB8RWG
MARC Treasurer
PO Box 127
Oscoda, MI 48750
Concerning the
TDS’s. Please make sure that ALL of the fields are filled in and correct. It
takes a lot of Volunteered hours to go through each TDS that comes in.
The March 3rd
meeting will be held in Saginaw. Location and directions else where in this
newsletter. As usual, the meeting will start promptly at 1:00PM
At this time, I
would like to thank Joel Goldberg for the time that he has put into the MARC
Board. Good luck in the future to you and Alice.
The June meeting
will be held in conjunction with the IRA Hamfest, in Hudsonville, MI on the 1st.
Come on out to the Hamfest, and then join us in the meeting.
If anyone has any
questions, you can reach the Board via of the website, or my phone number is
586-465-7126. For those of making the meeting on the March 3rd, I’ll see you
there.
73,
Dennis, W8DFG
President
PS. There was a
vote at the last meeting about a change in the bylaws. There was a motion made
to decrease the dues. Please see the December minutes for further info.
Database Manager / Webmaster’s Corner
The past quarter
has seen a busy to say the least. I
produced three updates of the web site Repeater Directory in addition to
updates to the Meetings and Newsletter pages.
I submitted MARC data to the ARRL for the 2002 ARRL repeater
directory. The submit process took more
time this year because the ARRL changed to a new data file format, so I had to
write and test a new extract program.
The latest
Repeater Directory shows that of the 396 repeaters listed, 38.6% have a Renewal
Update TDS due. I have processed 113 renewal TDS’s since mid November. Our renewal backlog was eliminated by the
end of 2001. I as of February 11, 2002
I have 0 renewal TDS’s in the processing queue.
I created a
website update log for 2002. You can
get to the page by clicking on the Last Update 02/20/2002 link
in the upper left corner of the MARC home page. This link always reflects the latest website change.
I’ve started work
on revising the TDS form to make more fields mandatory, like frequency, call
sign, latitude and longitude seconds, etc., etc. Incomplete forms add more time to processing. We are trying to limit the number of TDS’s
that have to be resubmitted because of incomplete data. There also may be additional fields to track
more closely with ARRL Repeater Directory notes data. The MARC board will review and approve the revised TDS form. MARC members will be notified when the new
form will be implemented.
For those
members that will be submitting TDS forms: Please fill out your
forms completely. Incomplete or
illegible forms will be returned.
Please provide your repeater’s street address or the nearest
crossroads. If you are recording
changes, mention them in the comments area of the online form or attach a note
to the paper TDS. As always, accurate
and legible TDS forms make processing updates less time consuming.
I’ve logged 147
hours on MARC activities since mid November 2001.
Dave Johnson,
WD8DJB
The December
meeting of MARC INC. was held at the Pontiac E.O.C. and was called to order by
President Dennis Gaboury W8DFG at 1:01pm. The Board members present were President
Gaboury, Past Treasurer Goldberg W8HIU, Treasurer Kelly Karpp KB8RWG, Data Base
Manager Dave Johnson WD8DJB, Frequency Coordinator Wallace Murray KE8HR,
Director Bill Kelley KC8DGB, and Secretary Ron Huber N8JAZ.
A motion to accept
the minutes as printed was made by Kelly Karpp, and supported by Bill Kelley.
The Motion carried. The Audit Committee recommended that the Treasurer keep the
groups’ financial records in a program such as Quicken. Kelly Karpp read the
Treasurer’s Report and it showed $4,695.42 on the Group’s account.
Copies of the
Bylaws were handed out to the board. The first reading will be at the March
meeting in Saginaw.
Wallace Murray,
the Coordinator reported that one 10 meter, two 6 meter, five 2 meter, one 220
meter, and twelve 440 meter systems were awaiting checking out. The most often
missed item is the coordinates to the nearest SECOND. The next most
frequently missed item on the TDS was miscalculation of ERP of antenna gain.
These errors require large amounts of time spent on investigation before the
TDS can be approved.
Dave Johnson,
Database Coordinator processed 51 renewals, 28 new co ordinations and received
18 more today. Each form requires one hour per coordination.
Kelly Karpp made a
motion to establish a bank account at Northland Area Federal Credit Union. Joel
Goldberg W8HIU supported the motion. The motion carried. Kelly Karpp made a motion to reduce the
Membership dues from $15 to $10 and associates from $7.50 to $5. This motion was
recommended because of the surplus in our bank account from using electronic
filing and emailing the newsletters.
Wallace Murray supported it and the motion carried. Dave Johnson suggested we support the QSL
NET with a $20 donation annually. Ron Gordon W8YUC made the motion and was
supported by Kelly Karpp. The motion carried.
Joel Goldberg
W8HIU remarked that he enjoyed his tenure on the MARC Board. He also commented
on the fine job being done on the newsletter. He recommended that when paying
annual dues include which year being paid for, call sign, and print legibly.
A phone or access
code was discussed for quadrant class repeaters.
The next meeting
will be held March 3, 2002 in Saginaw at 1 pm.
Kelly Karpp made a motion to adjourn which Wallace Murray
seconded. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 1:45pm
Respectfully
Submitted
Ron Huber
N8JAZ
Treasurer’s
Report
Check was received
from Joel closing the Oakland County C.U. account for
$4745.42 Deposited in the Northland Area Federal Credit Union
$508.30 checking $4237.12 savings
$38.30 expenses
$190.00 income Dues
$ 5.92 income interest
Current Balance
$520.13
checking $4352.91 savings
$30.00 cash on
hand
Total Funds as of 02-18-02 $4903.04
Kelly Karpp, KB8RWG
Take I-75 to Saginaw.
Take East M-46 Exit. Go 4 and 4/10ths miles east to Blumfield Township Fire
station. It is on the right hand side of M-46.
|
President |
Dennis
Gaboury |
W8DFG
|
P.O. Box 463148 Mt. Clemens, MI
48046 |
|
Vice President |
Jim
Maike |
KB8IFE
|
977 E. 8th
St. Box 27 White Cloud,
MI 49349 |
|
Secretary |
Ron
Huber |
N8JAZ |
7135 Bradley Rd. Saginaw, MI
48601 |
|
Treasurer |
Kelly
F. Karpp |
KB8RWG |
PO Box 127 Oscoda, MI 48750 |
|
Director |
Ron
Gordon |
W8YUC |
7172 Sharp Rd. Swartz Creek,
MI 48473 |
|
Director |
Bill
Kelly |
KC8DGB |
17158 Hans Dr. Fraser, MI 48026 |
|
Frequency Coordinator |
Wallace
Murray |
KE8HR |
1403 S. Hill Rd. Milford, MI
48381 |
|
Database Manager |
Dave
Johnson |
WD8DJB |
2266 E.
Vermontville Hwy Charlotte, MI
48813 |
Mailing
Address:
MARC Inc.
P.O. Box 463148
Mt. Clemens, MI
48046
Membership Form
Name: _________________________________Call
Sign: ____________________________
Address: __________________________________________
City: ________________________ State:
_______________ Zip: _________________ Email: ________________________________
Day Phone: (___)______________________
Night Phone: (___)_________________________
Club or Repeater Affiliation:
___________________________________________________
Check One [
] Full Member ($15) [ ] Associate Member ($7.50)
Newsletter [] Email or [ ] U.S. Mail.
Make checks out to MARC Inc.
Send to Kelly F. Karpp, KB8RWG, PO Box 127,
Oscoda, MI 48750
Please remember to include Call sign and
Year Paying for on Check
Please Remember to notify us of all email,
USP address and area code / telephone number changes.
Michigan Area Repeater Council Technical Data Sheet
Action Requested
New Coordination___ Reassignment ___ Modify Existing Coordination___ Renewal Update___
_____ Repeater _____ One Way Link _____ Two Way Link _____ Multi Location Link
Frequency Information
Band: _______________ Output Freq.:____________ Input Freq.: __________ Control Freq.: __________
System Status
In Operation: ______ Will Be On By: __________ Not Used (return to frequency pool) _______
Sponsorship (Sponsor
is the holder of the coordination)
Sponsor: ____________________________ Trustee: _______________________
Station Call: ___________ System Owner: ___________________________________________
System Information Return Form To:
City Identified
With System: ___________________________________________ Wallace Murray
Geographic Area Served:
_____________________________________________ KE8HR
County (transmitter located): ________________________________________ 1403 S Hill Rd.
Repeater
Address: ___________________________________________________ Milford,
Mi. 48381
Location Of Receiver If Different Than above _________________________________________________
Coordinates To The Nearest Second: Latitude ________________Longitude_________________________
Ground Elevation Above Sea Level (AMSL): ______________Ant Height Above Ground: ____________
Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT): _____________________________________________________
Date system was originally coordinated: ______/_______/_______
Michigan Coordination number: ____________ ARRL Coordination number: _____________
Antenna & Power
Information
Antenna Gain: ________ dB Omni Or Directional: _______ Bearing Of Ant (if directional) __________
Power To Antenna: _____________ Watts E.R.P. In Watts: _____________________
Access Mode
______(O) Open ______ (C) Closed _____(PL) CTCSS Freq.________ DTMF (T) _____ Digital (Y) ______
Do you want this Repeater listed in the ARRL Directory? Yes _____ No _____
Do you want your PL Tone/DTMF Access sequence Published? Yes_____ No _____
A= Auto patch CA= Closed Patch DS= Dual Squelch E= Emergency Power L= Linked
P= Portable System PKT= Digital Packet Capability R/r = RACES A/a = ARES
X= Wide Area (requires Quadrant App) Y= RTTY/ASCII z/Z= Direct Access To Police (911) WX = Weather Net
Your Features: _____________________________________________________________________________
Trustee Information
Name: __________________________________________ Call sign: __________________________
Address: _______________ ________________________ City: ____________________________
State: ______ Zip Code: __________ Day Phone (___)____________ Night (____)_________________
Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________
I want to receive the MARC Newsletter by: Email Only ________ Regular Mail only _________
I certify that I have read and agree to
abide by the MARC Standards and that the statements
above are true, complete and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
Signature:
__________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR TDS
This form explains how to fill out the MARC TDS form. It does not cover every box/line. This is to be filed only by a licensed amateur radio operator. The person filling out this form should be the Trustee of the repeater; the trustee normally is the control operator and has sole responsibility for all correspondence with the MARC.
This form must be
complete and all appropriate boxes checked.
ACTION REQUESTED:
I Check New Coordination for a frequency not currently assigned to you or when requesting an additional link frequency, to change location, ERP, antenna height, or any other operation that will change the technical parameters of the system. Explain the modification desired in the comments area.
2. Check Modify
Existing Coordination for a change in call sign, Trustee, access mode or system features.
3. Check Renewal Update when making the required two‑year update of the MARC inc. files
SYSTEM TYPE: Check only one box in this section, Use an individual form for each component such as a transmitter, link, system, or remote receivers.
FREQUENCY
INFORMATION:
1. For a New Coordination, indicate the desired band only.
All other actions require entering coordinated frequency data.
SYSTEM STATUS: “Will be On By” enter date only if the
system has been off‑line for some reason. “Proposed” is only for new coordinations. If
system is coordinated and on the air use “
Operational”.
SPONSORSHIP: The sponsor is the actual holder of the coordination. Enter sponsor name, club or organization.
Trustees enter name and call sign of individual in control of the repeater.
Station Call is the call sign on the repeater ID.
SYSTEM INFORMATION:
1. Geographic Area Served Please use the 4 quadrant indicator NE, NW, SE, SW given 1‑75, US‑27, & US‑127 as the north/south line and 46 as the east/west line.
2. Note Location of Receiver if different from the transmitter location, Coordinates provide the Latitude and Longitude to nearest second. (Required) Entries with double zeros in the second’s position are not acceptable. The AMSL and COORDINATES are derived from a USGS 7 2 minute quadrangle map or GPS device.
Exact Location: this is the address
where the repeater is located.
ANTENNA & POWER INFORMATION: Please note the Power to Antenna does not refer to transmit power out of the transmitter, but to the actual power that reaches the feed point of the antenna, there are significant power losses in duplexers