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December 2nd Meeting Minutes

December 2021 Minutes
December 2nd, 2021

Present:
Norm Reger KD7TQM President
Ronnie Woods AI7DK Vice President
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS Treasure
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Eric Anderson AC7V
Gary Gramer KI7QVZ
Don Wilson KC7EWZ
Leo Helms N6VS
Bruce Walker KE7SJZ
Erich F Lah
Jim Hall AA8Y
Todd Gahagan WA7U
Spencer Shuman KJ7SSS
Matt Hopkins K3HOP
Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
Larry Springer K6PJ


The GHRC September meeting was held in person at the SAR building. GHRC President Norm Reger KD7TQM directed the meeting.

Call to Order: Norm Reger KD7TQM called the meeting to order @7:00 P.M.
Minutes: Minutes approved. Minutes can be found on Gallatin Ham Webpage: gallatinhamradio.com. ~Thank you to Spencer Shuman KJ7SSS, Spencer will be taking over the position of secretary.
Treasurer’s Report: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS-Ending Balance $1607.80 after due income and trailer rent. A new account has been opened and QuickBooks will be used
Ham test: Bruce Walker KE7SJZ-this Saturday’s session is full
SAR: Matt Hopkins K3HOP-There has been 3 events
ERA: Neil Ramhorst KL7SJZ-$3,713.48. Almost $1,800 came from donations from the estate. Neil has been selling them, there is still more stuff to be sold. Contact Neil if interested
MRLA: Ronnie Woods AI7DK- couldn’t hear very well had to switch back and forth
88 Net: Ronnie Woods AI7DK-not a lot of check-ins. 3-5 people
Foxhunt: Nothing Reported
HF: Matt Hopkins K3HOP- 20 meters has been rocking
DMR: Todd Gahagen WA7U-All up and working
APRS: Nothing Reported

Old Business:
• GHRC Christmas Party-January 7th @ 7pm (No Jan meeting)
Z”S Café in Manhattan, $45/plate, BYO alcohol, RSVP to Bruce Walker KE7SJZ by Christmas. Bruce is also handling the money.

New Business:
• 88 Repeater Repair discussions. If anyone is interested in repeater maintenance please contact Harley Leach KI7XF. Harley would like to pass on his wealth of knowledge and “hand over the reins”
• New Officers 2022
 President- Matt Hopkins K3HOP
 V-President-Ronnie Woods AI7DK
 Treasurer- Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
 Secretary- Spencer Shuman KJ7SSS
~Thank you to everyone who held office positions in the last year and or last years. Your volunteered time and skills are much appreciated. Thank you to our new officers


Announcements/Reminders/Comments: No January meeting. The Christmas Dinner Party will take its place for January

Presentations: Thank you to Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS for a great presentation on Practical Grounding Part 1. This will be a three part presentation
~ February presentation: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS-Practial Grounding Part 2

GHRC 2021-2022 Event Schedule
• Bozeman Ice Fest (December)
• Winter Field Day-(end of January 2022)

Meeting Adjourned @ 7:44 P.M.

Next Meeting: February 3rd, 2022 @ 7p.m. in the SAR building

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH
• All minutes can be found on W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com

W7ED Club Information:
Gallatin Ham Radio Club address: GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com
Facebook: Montana Ham Radio
Email group (yahoo group)/Reflector: w7ed@yahoo.com

Yearly Due Information:
-GHRC Dues; $10 for student, $20 for single member, $25 for family. Please give check or cash to
Eric Anderson AC7V GHRC Treasurer, there is no PayPal account at this time, mail is best; GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
– ERA Dues; Suggested annual $30, can be paid online with PayPal or sent to the Eaglehead Repeater Association, POB 4381, Bozeman, MT 59772-438
-MRLA Dues; Donation based: suggested annual due of $50. Paid to Harley Leach KI7XF or sent to Montana Repeater Link Association, c/o Harley Leach, 4620 Conestoga Circlle
Bozeman, MT 59715

2021 GHRC Officers:
President: Norm Reger KD7TQM
Vice President: Ronnie Woods AI7DK
Treasurer: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Secretary: Falicia Anderson KF7TAH

 

November Meeting Minutes


November 4, 2021

Present:
Norm Reger KD7TQM President
Ronnie Woods AI7DK Vice President
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Eric Anderson AC7V
Gary Gramer KI7QVZ
Larry Hayden KF7L
Don Wilson KC7EWZ
Harley Leach KI7XF
Leo Helms N6VS
Bruce Walker KE7SJZ
Robert Lamb N6DBN

The GHRC September meeting was held in person at the SAR building. GHRC President Norm Reger KD7TQM directed the meeting.

Call to Order: Norm Reger KD7TQM called the meeting to order @7:00 P.M.
Minutes: Minutes approved. Minutes can be found on Gallatin Ham Webpage: gallatinhamradio.com. If you have any corrections to the minutes please email Falicia Anderson KF7TAH at kf7tah@yahoo.com or bring the changes to attention at the next meeting.
Treasurer’s Report: Nothing reported
Ham test: Saturday
SAR: Don Wilson KC7EWZ-been quiet, new organizational things going on with new sheriff
ERA: Nothing reported
MRLA: Nothing reported
88 Net: Ronnie Woods AI7DK-not too many checking in
Foxhunt: Harley Leach KI7XF-none, been busy
HF: CQ Worldwide phone, it was good on Saturday not on Sunday. Cws been good
DMR: Todd Gahagen WA7U-All up and working
APRS: Nothing Reported
MRLA: Dues/donations would be greatly appreciated

Old Business: Nothing Reported

New Business:
• Events: Billings is always looking for help with theirs
• Harley Leach KI7XF-ISO Groups, please check it out. There is lots of cool stuff to look at like documents, maps and pictures. Go to groupsiso….search W7ED
• MSU Club-rooms been redone. They are getting it back up and running
• Christmas Party- Bruce Walker KE7SJZ-checking into the café in Manhattan sometime in January
• New Officer Voting-Decembers meeting

Announcements/Reminders/Comments: No Announcements/Reminders/Comments

Presentations: Thank you to John Monson AJ7MT for a great Zoom presentation on their balloon project
~ January presentation:

GHRC 2021 Events Schedule
• Winter Field Day-(end of January 2022)

Meeting Adjourned @ 7:28 P.M.

Next Meeting: December 2nd, 2021 @ 7p.m. in the SAR building

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH
• All minutes can be found on W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com

W7ED Club Information:
Gallatin Ham Radio Club address: GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com
Facebook: Montana Ham Radio
Email group (yahoo group)/Reflector: w7ed@yahoo.com

Yearly Due Information:
-GHRC Dues; $10 for student, $20 for single member, $25 for family. Please give check or cash to
Eric Anderson AC7V GHRC Treasurer, there is no PayPal account at this time, mail is best; GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
– ERA Dues; Suggested annual $30, can be paid online with PayPal or sent to the Eaglehead Repeater Association, POB 4381, Bozeman, MT 59772-438
-MRLA Dues; Donation based: suggested annual due of $50. Paid to Harley Leach KI7XF or sent to Montana Repeater Link Association, c/o Harley Leach, 4620 Conestoga Circlle
Bozeman, MT 59715

2021 GHRC Officers:
President: Norm Reger KD7TQM
Vice President: Ronnie Woods AI7DK
Treasurer: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Secretary: (Falicia Anderson KF7TAH) Matt Hopkins K3HOP

 

October 2021 Meeting Minutes

October 7, 2021

Present:
Norm Reger KD7TQM President
Ronnie Woods AI7DK Vice President
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Eric Anderson AC7V
Gary Gramer KI7QVZ
Larry Hayden KF7L
Todd Gahagen WA7U
Bill Noble KJ7HPC
Don Wilson KC7EWZ
Harley Leach KI7XF
Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
George Siverts AG7YP
Leon Helms N6VS
Gabriel Harrison KN6BRD
Sally Ellestad KJ7WFN
Tom Rozenbroek KB2BCG

The GHRC September meeting was held in person at the SAR building. GHRC President Norm Reger KD7TQM directed the meeting.

Call to Order: Norm Reger KD7TQM called the meeting to order @7:00 P.M.
Minutes: Minutes approved. Minutes can be found on Gallatin Ham Webpage: gallatinhamradio.com. If you have any corrections to the minutes please email Falicia Anderson KF7TAH at kf7tah@yahoo.com or bring the changes to attention at the next meeting.
~Thank you to Matt Hopkins K3HOP. Matt will be taking over the position of secretary in the next few months.
Treasurer’s Report: Nothing reported
Ham test: Saturday
SAR: Don Wilson KC7EWZ-been quiet
ERA: Nothing reported
MRLA: Nothing reported
88 Net: Nothing reported
Foxhunt: Harley Leach KI7XF-someday
HF: Spotty on the 80 m
DMR: Todd Gahagen WA7U-All up and working
APRS: Nothing Reported
MRLA: Dues/donations would be greatly appreciated
Repeater Info:
ERA: work at Greycliff needs to be done
Quinn: needs new antenna and feedline
Three Forks: fluctuating power
Eagles Nest (Gardiner): linked to Mamoth. 200 hours have gone into that project. 11 sites need to be maintained. Please help and or take over the maintenance. Please talk to Harley Leach KI7XF
Livingston Meyer Flat: 146.92 -100

Old Business:
• Ham trailer discussion
• Winter Field Day

New Business: Nothing Reported

Announcements/Reminders/Comments: No Announcements/Reminders/Comments

Presentations: Thank you to Tom Gasta WR7AGT for a great presentation on DMR
~ November presentation:

GHRC 2021 Events Schedule
• Belgrade Fall Fest: Norm Reger KD7TQM-Did not happen, not enough volunteers
• Winter Field Day-(end of January 2022)

Meeting Adjourned @ 7:22 P.M.

Next Meeting: November 4th, 2021 @ 7p.m. in the SAR building

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH
• All minutes can be found on W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com

W7ED Club Information:
Gallatin Ham Radio Club address: GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com
Facebook: Montana Ham Radio
Email group (yahoo group)/Reflector: w7ed@yahoo.com

Yearly Due Information:
-GHRC Dues; $10 for student, $20 for single member, $25 for family. Please give check or cash to
Eric Anderson AC7V GHRC Treasurer, there is no PayPal account at this time, mail is best; GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
– ERA Dues; Suggested annual $30, can be paid online with PayPal or sent to the Eaglehead Repeater Association, POB 4381, Bozeman, MT 59772-438
-MRLA Dues; Donation based: suggested annual due of $50. Paid to Harley Leach KI7XF or sent to Montana Repeater Link Association, c/o Harley Leach, 4620 Conestoga Circlle
Bozeman, MT 59715

2021 GHRC Officers:
President: Norm Reger KD7TQM
Vice President: Ronnie Woods AI7DK
Treasurer: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Secretary: (Falicia Anderson KF7TAH) Matt Hopkins K3HOP

 

September Meeting Minutes

September 2021 Minutes
September 2, 2021

Present:
Norm Reger KD7TQM President
Ronnie Woods AI7DK Vice President
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS Treasurer
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Gary Gramer KI7QVZ
Larry Hayden KF7L
Rich Michau W7AMT
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Gene Shea KB7Q
Todd Gahagen WA7U
Jim Hall AA8Y
Matt Hopkins K3HOP
Bill Noble KJ7HPC
Don Wilson KC7EWZ
Harley Leach KI7XF
Curtis DeVault W0GIS
Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
George Siverts AG7YP
Jeremy Chvilicek KJ7TUJ
Leon Helms N6VS

The GHRC September meeting was held in person at the SAR building. GHRC President Norm Reger KD7TQM directed the meeting.

Call to Order: Norm Reger KD7TQM called the meeting to order @7:00 P.M.
Minutes: Minutes were not read. Minutes can be found on Gallatin Ham Webpage: gallatinhamradio.com. If you have any corrections to the minutes please email Falicia Anderson KF7TAH at kf7tah@yahoo.com or bring the changes to attention at the next meeting. Due to the Corona Virus and holding meetings via net on the 88 there have been no official minutes since April.
~Thank you to Matt Hopkins K3HOP. Matt will be taking over the position of secretary in the next few months.
Treasurer’s Report Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS Treasurer- Starting balance of $1,616.80, Income in dues, No expenses; ending balance about $1,800.00
~A huge Thank You to Eric Anderson AC7V for holding the treasurer position since 2012. Your time and effort is much appreciated. Thank you to Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS for taking over that position
Ham test: Nothing reported
SAR: Curtis DeVault W0GIS-There has been an official division of the sheriff’s office. There is talk of a new building in Four Corners. The original SAR room will be kept.
• SAR HAMS have been renamed to SAR coms. The SAR coms still want to be affiliated with the GHRC
• SAR calls this year: 106, Average year: 98, mostly medical calls
ERA: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS- A lot of HAM equipment was donated and sold, about $2,000 worth. Thanks to W7FJB’s family (Call sign may not be correct)
• The ERA balance is now 2,223.48
• Insurance runs about $300-500 per year. Discussion was held whether to keep insured or to let it go
MRLA: Dues/donations would be greatly appreciated as well as ERA and GHRC dues
88 Net: Matt Hopkins K3HOP-Lots of new hams checking in. Most of which do not attend the GHRC. Net could possibly be revised to get more involved with the club
Foxhunt: Harley Leach KI7XF-There has been a few, good turnout. It has been fun. Will have them when we can
HF: Nothing Reported
DMR: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS- Wyoming programmed and ready to be put in. All others are working great
APRS: Nothing Reported
MRLA: Dues/donations would be greatly appreciated

Old Business: No old business

New Business:
• GHRC liability insurance: voted to keep
• Repeater Insurance: voted to drop
• W7ED Trailer: discussion on whether to keep or let go. Will be voted on at a later meeting
• Matt Hopkins K3HOP-volunteered to take over the secretary position. Thank you
• Bozeman Ice Climbing Event- Matt Hopkins K3HOP-Would like more comm help
• Livingston 146.91 100HZ-MRLA; new repeater from Quinn Peak to Myers Flat to Eagles Nest. Repeater at Grey Cliff is broken

Announcements/Reminders/Comments: No Announcements/Reminders/Comments

Presentations: Thank you to Gene Shea KB7Q for a great presentation on moon bounce.
~ Octobers presentation will be on DMR given by Tom Gasta WR7AGT

GHRC 2021 Events Schedule
• Field Day; Raiders Burg-unofficial but had a good time
• Bridger Ridge Run; Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH-turned out good
• Blazing Saddles; Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH-successful, no causalities, possibly last year for it
• Winter Field Day-(end of January 2022)

Meeting Adjourned @ 8:00 P.M.

Next Meeting: October 7th, 2021 7p.m. in the SAR building

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH
• All minutes can be found on W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com

W7ED Club Information:
Gallatin Ham Radio Club address: GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com
Facebook: Montana Ham Radio
Email group (yahoo group)/Reflector: w7ed@yahoo.com

Yearly Due Information:
-GHRC Dues; $10 for student, $20 for single member, $25 for family. Please give check or cash to
Eric Anderson AC7V GHRC Treasurer, there is no PayPal account at this time, mail is best; GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
– ERA Dues; Suggested annual $30, can be paid online with PayPal or sent to the Eaglehead Repeater Association, POB 4381, Bozeman, MT 59772-438
-MRLA Dues; Donation based: suggested annual due of $50. Paid to Harley Leach KI7XF or sent to Montana Repeater Link Association, c/o Harley Leach, 4620 Conestoga Circlle
Bozeman, MT 59715

2021 GHRC Officers:
President: Norm Reger KD7TQM
Vice President: Ronnie Woods AI7DK
Treasurer: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Secretary: (Falicia Anderson KF7TAH) Matt Hopkins K3HOP

 

April 2021 Meeting Minutes

April 2021 (unofficial) Minutes
April 1, 2021

Present:
Norm Reger KD7TQM President
Ronnie Woods AI7DK Vice President
Eric Anderson AC7V Treasurer
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Gary Gramer KI7QVZ
Wayd Walker WA7YD
Larry Hayden KF7L
Rich Michau W7AMT
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS

Due to the Corona Virus, the March GHRC meeting was held by a directed net on the 88. GHRC President Norm Reger KD7TQM directed the meeting. Meetings will be held on the 88 until further notice. Minutes will be taken but will not be official

Call to Order: Norm Reger KD7TQM called the meeting to order @7:00 P.M. on the 88 frequency. There were 9 check-ins
Minutes: Minutes were not read. Minutes can be found on Gallatin Ham Webpage: gallatinhamradio.com. Minutes are not official. If you have any corrections to the minutes please email Falicia Anderson KF7TAH at kf7tah@yahoo.com or bring the changes to attention on the net
Treasurer’s Report: Eric Anderson AC7V Treasurer- Starting balance of $1,630.80, Income of $85.00 in dues, No expenses; Ending balance of $1,715.80
No pay pal set up…mail is the best; GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
Ham test: Nothing reported
SAR: Nothing reported
ERA: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS-There has been sizable donations (above $2,000) both through PayPal and by mail. We are still working on a grant from Oracle; they may match any contributions 1 for 1. Allan Schrum AI4RO is currently working this. Thank You.
-Insurance policy covers equipment etc. All equipment has been updated on the insurance policy. The building however was not covered but is now. This may cause our insurance to go up.
88 Repeater- Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS-The 88 has been having issues with sensitivity in the past. No problems lately.
-West Yellowstone repeater is good to go with DMR
MRLA dues/donations would be greatly appreciated as well as ERA and GHRC dues
88 Net: Ronnie Woods AI7DK-Is there anyone willing to be control operator on the possible 5th Tuesday of each month?
Foxhunt: All hunt info can be found on the repeater
HF: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS-FT8 is doing well
DMR: Nothing reported
APRS: Nothing Reported
MRLA: Dues/donations would be greatly appreciated

Old Business: No old business

New Business:
• Club dues due for 2021; GHRC, ERA and MRLA
• Secretary and Treasurer: GHRC is looking for a new secretary and treasurer
• Zoom Presentations-Ronnie Woods AI7DK sent out a link on the reflector with info on each month’s presentations.
-There are a lot of good presentations lined up. So please check them out!
• Field Day-Raiders Burg: Discussion is to be held on whether or not this will be a club sponsored event
• CGY (Cycle Greater Yellowstone): Looking for operators willing to operate around Butte. Contact Bruce Walker KJ7SJZ


Announcements/Reminders/Comments: No Announcements/Reminders/Comments

Presentations:
~Presentations will be via Zoom. All info can be found on the reflector

GHRC 2021 Events Schedule
• Field Day-Raiders Burg
• Bridger Ridge Run-July (more info to come) Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
• Blazing Saddles-July 17th Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
• Winter Field Day-(end of January 2022)

Meeting Adjourned @ 7:32 P.M.

Next Meeting: May 6th, 2021 PLEASE READ!
• Due to the Corona Virus we will be having the June GHRC meeting by RADIO on the 88

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH
• All minutes can be found on W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com

W7ED Club Information:
Gallatin Ham Radio Club address: GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com
Facebook: Montana Ham Radio
Email group (yahoo group)/Reflector: w7ed@yahoo.com

Yearly Due Information:
-GHRC Dues; $10 for student, $20 for single member, $25 for family. Please give check or cash to
Eric Anderson AC7V GHRC Treasurer, there is no PayPal account at this time, mail is best; GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
– ERA Dues; Suggested annual $30, can be paid online with PayPal or sent to the Eaglehead Repeater Association, POB 4381, Bozeman, MT 59772-438
-MRLA Dues; Donation based: suggested annual due of $50. Paid to Harley Leach KI7XF or sent to Montana Repeater Link Association, c/o Harley Leach, 4620 Conestoga Circlle
Bozeman, MT 59715

2021 GHRC Officers:
President: Norm Reger KD7TQM
Vice President: Ronnie Woods AI7DK
Treasurer: Available (Eric Anderson AC7V)
Secretary: Available (Falicia Anderson KF7TAH)

march 2021 Meeting Minutes (UNOFFICIAL)

March 2021 (unofficial) Minutes
March 4, 2021

Present:
Norm Reger KD7TQM President
Ronnie Woods AI7DK Vice President
Eric Anderson AC7V Treasurer
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Rich Michau W7AMT
Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Walt Weaver KB0VHB
Gary Gramer KI7QVZ
Bruce Walker KJ7SJZ
Leon Helms N6VS
Matt Cloninger KJ7CTH
Skeet Archer KI7LXF

Due to the Corona Virus, the March GHRC meeting was held by a directed net on the 88. GHRC President Norm Reger KD7TQM directed the meeting. Meetings will be held on the 88 until further notice. Minutes will be taken but will not be official

Call to Order: Norm Reger KD7TQM called the meeting to order @7:00 P.M. on the 88 frequency. There were 13 check-ins
Minutes: Minutes were not read. Minutes can be found on Gallatin Ham Webpage: gallatinhamradio.com. Minutes are not official. If you have any corrections to the minutes please email Falicia Anderson KF7TAH at kf7tah@yahoo.com or bring the changes to attention on the net
Treasurer’s Report: Eric Anderson AC7V Treasurer- Starting balance of $1,380.80, Income of $250.00 in dues, No expenses; Ending balance of $1,630.80. No pay pal set up…mail is the best; GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
Ham test: Nothing reported
SAR: Matt Cloninger KJ7CTH-One incident involving a beehive in Big Sky. Jason Ravenski is the new SAR training officer
ERA: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS-There has been sizable donations both through PayPal and by mail. PayPal donations will be acknowledged soon. We are still working on a grant from Oracle; they may match any contributions 1 for 1. Please hold off on sending contributions until this summer. Allan Schrum AI4RO is currently working this. Thank You. Insurance is due soon
88 Repeater: Nothing reported
MRLA dues/donations would be greatly appreciated as well as ERA and GHRC dues
88 Net: Nothing reported
Foxhunt: Nothing reported
HF: Norm Reger KD7TQM-besides the Sunday morning check-ins there’s not much going on
DMR: Nothing reported
APRS: Nothing Reported
MRLA: Dues/donations would be greatly appreciated

Old Business: No old business

New Business:
• Club dues due for 2021; GHRC, ERA and MRLA
o ERA: We are working on a grant from Oracle, they may match any contributions 1 for 1. Please hold off on sending contributions until later this summer. Thank You
• Secretary and Treasurer: GHRC is looking for a new secretary and treasurer
• Discussion on holding the GHRC meeting via net-We will continue to meet on the 88 at 7pm on the first Thursday of the month for the next month or so
• Ronnie Woods AI7DK Vice President has a group together and they have been planning new programs and ideas for 2021. There have been a lot of good suggestions. There will be 13 to 14 programs coming up. A few include a tour of the railroad facility by Pat Sands, ARRL presentations by Paul Stiles on Zoom and Moon bounce in the fall by Jene
• Field Day-Raiders Burg: Discussion is to be held on whether or not this will be a club sponsored event
• CGY (Cycle Greater Yellowstone): Looking for operators willing to operate around Butte. Contact Bruce Walker KJ7SJZ


Announcements/Reminders/Comments: No Announcements/Reminders/Comments

Presentations: No presentation
~Presentations will be via Zoom. All info will be put on the reflector

GHRC 2021 Events Schedule
• Field Day-Raiders Burg
• Bridger Ridge Run-July (more info to come) Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
• Blazing Saddles-July 17th Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
• Winter Field Day-(end of January 2022)

Meeting Adjourned @ 7:38 P.M.

Next Meeting: April 1st, 2021 PLEASE READ!
• Due to the Corona Virus we will be having the June GHRC meeting by RADIO on the 88

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH
• All minutes can be found on W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com

W7ED Club Information:
Gallatin Ham Radio Club address: GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com
Facebook: Montana Ham Radio
Email group (yahoo group)/Reflector: w7ed@yahoo.com

Yearly Due Information:
-GHRC Dues; $10 for student, $20 for single member, $25 for family. Please give check or cash to
Eric Anderson AC7V GHRC Treasurer, there is no PayPal account at this time, mail is best; GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
– ERA Dues; Suggested annual $30, can be paid online with PayPal or sent to the Eaglehead Repeater Association, POB 4381, Bozeman, MT 59772-438
-MRLA Dues; Donation based: suggested annual due of $50. Paid to Harley Leach KI7XF or sent to Montana Repeater Link Association, c/o Harley Leach, 4620 Conestoga Circlle
Bozeman, MT 59715

2021 GHRC Officers:
President: Norm Reger KD7TQM
Vice President: Ronnie Woods AI7DK
Treasurer: Available (Eric Anderson AC7V)
Secretary: Available (Falicia Anderson KF7TAH)

 

February 2021 Meeting Minutes (Unofficial)

February 4, 2021

Present:
Norm Reger KD7TQM President
Ronnie Woods AI7DK Vice President
Eric Anderson AC7V Treasurer
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Rich Michau W7AMT
Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Todd Gahagan WA7U
Walt Weaver KB0VHB
Wayd Walker WA7YD
Gary Gramer KI7QVZ
Jeff Riedel KJ7IXV
Bruce Walker KJ7SJZ

Due to the Corona Virus, the February GHRC meeting was held by a directed net on the 88. GHRC President Norm Reger KD7TQM directed the meeting. Meetings will be held on the 88 until further notice. Minutes will be taken but will not be official

Call to Order: Norm Reger KD7TQM called the meeting to order @7:00 P.M. on the 88 frequency. There were 13 check-ins
Minutes: Minutes were not read. Minutes can be found on Gallatin Ham Webpage: gallatinhamradio.com. Minutes are not official. If you have any corrections to the minutes you can email Falicia Anderson KF7TAH at kf7tah@yahoo.com or bring the changes to attention on the net
Treasurer’s Report: Eric Anderson AC7V Treasurer- Income of $60.00 in dues, Expense of $323.30 for liability insurance; Ending balance of $1,380.80
No pay pal set up…mail is the best; GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
Ham test: Nothing reported
SAR: Nothing reported
ERA: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS-holding pattern. ERA dues are due. We are working on a grant from Oracle, they may match any contributions 1 for 1.  please hold off on sending contributions until more is known. Allan Schrum AI4RO is currently working this. Thanks
88 Repeater-Harley Leach KI7XF along with others are going to hike up and do maintenance
MRLA dues/donations would be greatly appreciated as well as ERA and GHRC dues
88 Net: Wayd Walker WA7YD-88 net is going well, plenty of control operators. We will need another operator for each month with a 5th Tuesday
Foxhunt: Nothing reported
HF: Norm Reger KD7TQM made quite a few contacts on the FT8
DMR: Todd Gahagan WA7U-There has been a lot of new people. There are 5 DMR repeaters currently. West Yellowstone is ready to go. Skeet Archer W7LFX has his tuned up. Systems working really well
APRS: Nothing Reported
MRLA: Dues/donations would be greatly appreciated

Old Business: No old business

New Business:
• Club dues due for 2021; GHRC, ERA and MRLA
o ERA: We are working on a grant from Oracle, they may match any contributions 1 for 1. So please hold off on sending contributions until more is known. Thanks
• Secretary and Treasurer: GHRC is looking for a new secretary and treasurer
• Discussion on holding the GHRC meeting via net-We will continue to meet on the 88 at 7pm on the first Thursday of the month for the next month or so
• Ronnie Woods AI7DK Vice President is getting together a small group to plan new programs and ideas for 2021.

Announcements/Reminders/Comments: No Announcements/Reminders/Comments

Presentations: No presentation
~no presentations at this time

GHRC 2021 Events Schedule
• Bridger Ridge Run-July (more info to come) Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
• Field Day-Location is being discussed
• Winter Field Day-(end of January 2022)

Meeting Adjourned @ 7:30 P.M.

Next Meeting: March 4th, 2021 PLEASE READ!
• Due to the Corona Virus we will be having the June GHRC meeting by RADIO on the 88

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH
• All minutes can be found on W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com

W7ED Club Information:
Gallatin Ham Radio Club address: GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com
Facebook: Montana Ham Radio
Email group (yahoo group)/Reflector: w7ed@yahoo.com

Yearly Due Information:
-GHRC Dues; $10 for student, $20 for single member, $25 for family. Please give check or cash to
Eric Anderson AC7V GHRC Treasurer, there is no PayPal account at this time, mail is best; GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
– ERA Dues; Suggested annual $30, can be paid online with PayPal or sent to the Eaglehead Repeater Association, POB 4381, Bozeman, MT 59772-438
-MRLA Dues; Donation based: suggested annual due of $50. Paid to Harley Leach KI7XF or sent to Montana Repeater Link Association, c/o Harley Leach, 4620 Conestoga Circlle
Bozeman, MT 59715

2021 GHRC Officers:
President: Norm Reger KD7TQM
Vice President: Ronnie Woods AI7DK
Treasurer: Available (Eric Anderson AC7V)
Secretary: Available (Falicia Anderson KF7TAH)

 

January 2021 (unofficial) Meeting Minutes

January 2021 (unofficial) Minutes
January 7, 2020

Present:
Norm Reger KD7TQM President
Ronnie Woods AI7DK Vice President
Eric Anderson AC7V Treasurer
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Rich Michau W7AMT
Treavor Lanes KG7KCV
Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Todd Gahagan WA7U
Harley Leach KI7XF
Matt Cloninger KJ7CTH
Skeet Archer W7LFX
Larry Hayden KF7L
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Alex Europa K9ALE
Walt Weaver KB0VHB

Due to the Corona Virus and “Shelter in Place” order the January GHRC meeting was held by a directed net on the 88. Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS directed the meeting. Meetings will still be held on the 88 but no official notes will be taken.

Call to Order: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS called the meeting to order @7:00 P.M. on the 88 frequency. Neil then turned over control to Norm Reger KD7TQM (our new president) There were 15 check-ins
Minutes: Minutes were not read. Minutes can be found on Gallatin Ham Webpage: gallatinhamradio.com. Minutes have not been official. If you have any corrections to the minutes you can email Falicia Anderson KF7TAH at kf7tah@yahoo.com
Treasurer’s Report: Eric Anderson AC7V Treasurer- Income of $80 in dues, No Expenses, Ending balance of $1,644.00
No pay pal set up…mail is the best; GHRC/Eric Anderson  PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
Ham test: Nothing reported
SAR: Skeet Archer W7LFX-Big Sky has been active. Other than that nothing major
ERA: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS-88 Repeater; trying to get test equipment up to site. The ski patrol is willing to help transport equipment. ERA dues are due. An email will be sent out with the treasurers report. We are working on a grant from Oracle, they may match any contributions 1 for 1. So please hold off on sending contributions until more is known. Thanks
Harley Leach KI7XF- Not sure what is wrong with the 88 repeater
88 Net: Rich Michau W7AMT-Been busy, good attendance in the last 3 to 4 weeks
Foxhunt: Harley Leach KI7XF-No plans for another hunt yet
HF: Norm Reger KD7TQM- ft8 been good on the 20 meters
DMR: Todd Gahagan WA7U-There has been talk about a plan for hotspots.
Rich Michau W7AMT-Worldwide has been extremely busy
APRS: Treavor Lanes KG7KCV-Repeter at Bridger Ridge seems to have gone deaf
NYAR/Gardiner repeater: Nothing reported
MRLA: Nothing reported

 

Old Business:
• Thank you to all the officers who served in 2020. Thank you to Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS for being President, Eric Anderson Ac7V Treasurer and Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
~Welcome to Norm Reger KD7TQM our 2021 President and to Ronnie Woods AI7DK our new 2021 Vice President. Thank you Eric Anderson AC7V for your continued dedication to the treasurer’s position. If there is any one who’d like to fill the secretary position please let an officer know. Thank you

New Business:
• Club Dues; GHRC and ERA: please remember to donate to the MRLA
• FCC: $35 renewal fee to come later in the year- Todd Gahagan WA7U
• Secretary: GHRC is looking for a new secretary
• Skeet Archer W7LFX-There are volunteers to get equipment to the 88
• MRLA donations would be greatly appreciated

Announcements/Reminders/Comments:

 

Presentations: No presentation
~no presentations at this time

GHRC 2021 Events Schedule
• Bridger Ridge Run-July (more info to come) Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
• Field Day-
• Winter Field Day-(end of January 2022)


Meeting Adjourned @ 7:34 P.M.

Next Meeting: February 7th, 2021 PLEASE READ!
• Due to the Corona Virus we will be having the June GHRC meeting by RADIO on the 88

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH
• All minutes can be found on W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com

W7ED Club Information:
Gallatin Ham Radio Club address: GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com
Facebook: Montana Ham Radio
Email group (yahoo group)/Reflector: w7ed@yahoo.com

Yearly Due Information:
-GHRC Dues; $10 for student, $20 for single member, $25 for family. Please give check or cash to Eric Anderson AC7V GHRC Treasurer or mail to; GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772. There is no PayPal account

– ERA Dues; Suggested annual $30, can be paid online with PayPal-MRLA Dues; Donation based: suggested annual due of $50. Paid to Harley Leach KI7XF ( We are working on a grant from Oracle, they may match any contributions 1 for 1. So please hold off on sending contributions until more is known. Thanks)

-MRLA Dues; Donation based: suggested annual due of $50. Paid to Harley Leach KI7XF or sent to Montana Repeater Link Association, c/o Harley Leach, 4620 Conestoga Circlle
Bozeman, MT 59715

2021 GHRC Officers:
President: Norm Reger KD7TQM
Vice President: Ronnie Woods AI7DK 
Treasurer: Eric Anderson AC7V
Secretary: Available (Falicia Anderson KF7TAH)

 

December 2020 (unoffical) meeting Minutes

December 2020 (unofficial) Minutes
December 3, 2020

Present:
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS President
Eric Anderson AC7V Treasurer
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Rich Michau W7AMT
Treavor Lanes KG7KCV
Bruce Walker KE7SJZ
Wayd Walker WA7YD
Norm Reger KD7TQM
Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
James Drummond WA7MKN
Harley Leach KI7XF
Ronnie Woods AI7DK

Matt Cloninger KJ7CTH


*I apologize if I did not catch everyone’s name and or call sign correctly. Please let me know if I did not or your not on the list and you joined in for the meeting. Thanks

Due to the Corona Virus and “Shelter in Place” order the December GHRC meeting was held by a directed net on the 88. Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS directed the meeting. Meetings will still be held on the 88 but no official notes will be taken.

Call to Order: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS called the meeting to order @7:00 P.M. on the 88 frequency. There were 16 check-ins
Minutes: Minutes were not read. Minutes can be found on Gallatin Ham Webpage: gallatinhamradio.com. Minutes have not been official. If you have any corrections to the minutes you can email Falicia Anderson KF7TAH at kf7tah@yahoo.com
Treasurer’s Report: Eric Anderson AC7V Treasurer- Ending balance of $1,564.90 no activity. No pay pal set up…mail is the best, see info at bottom of minutes
Ham test: nothing reported
SAR: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS: 5 calls in Nov; 2 canceled quickly, there was a training with CAP a few weeks ago
ERA: Officers; Harley Leach KI7XF President-Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS Treasurer
The repeaters in West Yellow, Big Sky, Bridger Ridge and the 747.7 are working well. MRLA link to the south has a linking problem. Quinn Repeater on Bozeman Pass; changing out part and adding to the machine in Gardenier. The repeater north of Belgrade, 44.65, is working fine.
Finacial Report; we’ve received 2 grants that were applied for; $2000 from (?) Site cut $200.00 (to Eaglehead)
88 Net: Wayd Walker WA7YD-getting a fair amount of check ins last week, a lot of new check-ins. Need a net control operator for the 5th (to fill in ) and 4th week in each month…contact Wayd @ 406-539-7721or website for more info
Foxhunt: Harley Leach KI7XF-Had a hunt 2 weeks ago, good turnout, 3 fox holes within walking distance. No plans for another hunt yet
HF: Norm Reger KD7TQM- ft8 been good, lower band has been really good. Worked Russia and Spain and a few others
DMR: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS everything is up and running as normal. Rich Michau W7AMT-DMR has been pretty active including contacts in Russia
APRS: Treavor Lanes KG7KCV-Repeter at Bridger Ridge seems to have gone deaf
NYAR/Gardiner repeater: Nothing reported
MRLA: Nothing reported

 

Old Business:
• No old business

New Business:
• Elections:
President: Norm Reger KD7TQM
Vice President: Ronny Woods AI7DK
Treasurer: Eric Anderson AC7V
Secretary: Open
• Club dues due next month for GHRC and ERA

Announcements/Reminders/Comments:
• ERL Report: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS-proposing a $50 fee for getting/renewing licenses
• Discussion on whisper mode and having trouble with the circuit breaker

Presentations: No presentation
~no presentations at this time

GHRC 2020 Events Schedule
~soon to be updated for 2021

Meeting Adjourned @ 7:49 P.M.

Next Meeting: January 4th, 2021 PLEASE READ!
• Due to the Corona Virus we will be having the June GHRC meeting by RADIO on the 88

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH
• All minutes can be found on W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com

W7ED Club Information:
Gallatin Ham Radio Club address: GHRC, PO Box 4381, Bozeman, MT, 59772
W7ED Website: gallatinhamradio.com
Facebook: Montana Ham Radio
Email group (yahoo group)/Reflector: w7ed@yahoo.com

Yearly Due Information:
-GHRC Dues; $10 for student, $20 for single member, $25 for family. Please give check or cash to Eric Anderson AC7V GHRC Treasurer, there is no PayPal account at this time
– ERA Dues; Suggested annual $30, can be paid online with PayPal
-MRLA Dues; Donation based: suggested annual due of $50. Paid to Harley Leach KI7XF

2021 GHRC Officers:
President: Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Vice President: Ronnie Woods AI7DK
Treasurer: Eric Anderson AC7V
Secretary: Available