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October 2018 Meeting Minutes

10 October 2018 admin

October 2018 Minutes

Present:
Bruce Walker KE7SJZ President
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Eric Anderson AC7V Treasurer
Bruce Walker KE7SJZ President
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Eric Anderson AC7V Treasurer
Don Godward N7FLT
Harley Leach KI7XF
David Gianforte AE7JY
Larry Hayden KF7L
Curtis DeVault W0GIS
Leon Helms N6VS
Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
Mark Kramer
Wayd Walker WA7YD
Glenn Bradbury AG7MH
Gary Fisher N7EOL
Pat Sands AE7NZ
Jeremy Gingerich KE0ADQ
Jeff Wood K??HCV
Gary Gramer KI7QVC
John Benson N7JLD
Norm Reger KD7TQM
Renee Reger KF7DER
Kay Newman N7ZHN
Todd Gahagan WA7U
Mike Frantum KJ6DNH
David Hohmann AG7DF
Kathi Gregoire N7UNI
Jerry Gregoire N7JGG

Call to Order: Bruce Walker KE7SJZ called the meeting to order @7:00 PM. Followed by introductions.
Minutes: Accepted
Treasurer’s report: Beginning balance; $859.73. There was income from dues of $40. $39.90 was paid out for our web name. Ending Balance; $859.83
Ham test: Went good. There was a special test secession held before the meeting for Megan, she passed
ERA: Nothing reported
-Bridger Building
SAR: SAR had been very quiet and then events went crazy. One person was pulled out of the Gallatin. There was one heart attack victim, a dementia patient and one missing person in Tom Minor Basin
88 Net: Wayd Walker WA7YD- 88 repeater is down but going good
Foxhunt: Harley Leach KI7XF-Saturday
HF: Don Godward N7FLT- “stunk” Don Godward N7FLT placed first in the NW Division
DMR: Norm Reger KD7TQM -Big Sky’s up and running as well as Red Mountain. There are plans for the West Yellowstone repeater as well
APRS: The Mandeville, Lone Mountain and Red Mountain repeaters are sending packets

Old Business:
• North Yellowstone Amateur Radio Club: David Hohmann AG7DF- 146.98 -100hertz
Club is a nonprofit. There are 10 members. The repeater reaches really far, all the way to the end of the Lamar Valley
• Website Updates: David Hohmann AG7DF-the web site is now https making it more secure and links now. Backups have been made, forms updated and a buy/sell/swap page has been added that will be linked directly to the reflector
• Ham Fest/Prepper Fest- Went fine. There was a small turnout and a small profit from donated equipment
• Bridger Ridge Run: Kay Newman N7ZHN-Thank you to everyone who helped out. Everyone went above and beyond, you are much appreciated. BRR donated money to the GHRC in the amount of $500 and to the Eagle Head Repeater Association in the amount of $500
• Fall Fest: Norm Reger KD7TQM- Turned out good. The Police Department really appreciates the help. Thanks Everyone, do it again next year
• Winter Field Day: Wayd Walker WA7YD-Location is at the Headwaters State Park Campground. There will be wall tents and the club trailer. BYO-Chili to add to the chili pot on Saturday night

New Business:
• Boy Scouts Camporee: Went good. The Enigma presentation was a big hit, thanks Harley Leach KI7XF. Thanks to Wayd Walker WA7YD and Curtis DeVault W0GIS for the basic radio knowledge presentation and thanks to Ray Harbeck KG7RAU for the Morse Code presentation

Announcements/Reminders:
• Elections of officers will be in December. If you would like to be an officer talk to Bruce Walker KE7SJZ the GHRC President or any other officer
• Dues will be coming up in January 2019. There is more information at the bottom of the minutes

Meeting Adjourned @ 7:31 P.M.

Presentation:
Next month:

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH

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 or given to Ray Harbeck
KG7RAU ERA President
-MRLA Dues; can be paid to Harley Leach KI7XF

GHRC 2019 EVENTS Schedule
• Winter Field Day: Wayd Walker WA7YD-January 26-27
@Headwaters State park Campground
• Field Day: June 22-23
• Bridger Ridge Run:
• Belgrade Fall Fest:
• Ham Fest:

September 2018 Meeting Minutes

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September 2018 Minutes

Present:
Bruce Walker KE7SJZ President
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Eric Anderson AC7V Treasurer
Don Godward N7FLT
Wayd Walker WA7YD
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Harley Leach KI7XF
Todd Gahagen WA7U
David Hohmann AG7DF
Rich Michau W7AMT
Jim Hall AA8Y
Skeet Archer KI7YYS
Norm Reger KD7TQM
Leon Helms N6VS
Ray Harbeck KG7RAU
Cody Harbeck KG7TLQ
Tori Harbeck
Jerry Gregoire N7JGG
Kathi Gregoire N7UNI
Curtis DeVault W0GIS
Don Wilson KC7EW
Stan Horst KA6ZFL
John Benson N7JLD

Call to Order: Bruce Walker KE7SJZ called the meeting to order @7:00 PM. Followed by introductions.
Minutes: Accepted with minor changes
Treasurer’s report: Beginning balance; $1,751.45 with money paid out for field day expenses and rent for the w7ed trailer, Ending Balance; $859.73
Ham test: Saturday, September 8th
ERA:
-Bridger Building-Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS; the building is up, 85% completed. It is operational. In the process of moving equipment
SAR: Don Wilson KC7EW- SAR has been very busy. Two lives have been lost. Averaged two events per week this summer
88 Net: Wayd Walker WA7YD- Doing good
Foxhunt: Harley Leach KI7XF-Will start again in a couple of weeks
HF: Don Godward N7FLT- It stinks!

Old Business:
• Gardiner/Livingston/Paradise Valley repeater-The lease has been signed. The name is North Yellowstone Amateur Radio Club. David and Harley will be going up there tomorrow to turn on the power. 146.98 -100hertz
• Website Updates: David Hohmann AG7DF-Prepper Fest information has been added to webpage. David will be doing some work on the webpage to transfer it to a new template
• HOA Bill: The bill has possibly been taken out
• Field Day: Food was excellent, 58 Colorado states were worked, not very good this year. Next year Field Day will be held in a different location. The club got to thank Dale on a phone call during the meeting
o Thank you to Dale Heidner W7NAV and his wife for hosting field day for the past many years!
o Skeet Archer KI7YYS offer the use of their land by the Axtel fishing access.
o Thank you to Ray Harbeck KG7RAU and family for the wonderful pig and thank you to everyone who helped set up and take down
o Next year’s Field Day will be June 22nd & 23rd, 2019. More info to come
• Ham Fest/Prepper Fest- Ray Harbeck KG7RAU; September 15, 2018. Information has been posted on the webpage and the reflector. There will be no raffle this year. If you’d like to rent a table they are $10 apiece. The Ham Fest will run from 8 A.M. to about 1 P.M. It will be held in the same spot in the fairgrounds as last year.
• Bridger Ridge Run: Went Good. Thank you to everyone who participated in helping with coms.

New Business:
• Library Ham Books- Don Godward N7FLT-The books are in the library
• Fall Fest: Norm Reger KD7TQM- Need 4-5 more people to help out. Meet at 7:30 A.M. at the Soccer Fields in Belgrade
• Winter Field Day: Wayd Walker WA7YD-January 26th & 27th, 2019. Location is at the Headwaters State Park Campground

Announcements/Reminders:
• Ham n’ Eggs meet on Broadway Street in Belgrade, just south of Belgrade Sales and Service
• Boy scouts Camporee: Sept 22nd; Zombie Apocalypse. The boy scouts are asking for a few hams to give a presentation of the use of the ham radio, Morse code, studying, etc. This event will go from about 9 A.M. until about 2 P.M. Location is Nash and Sourdough. Ray Harbeck KG7RAU and Harley Leach KI7XF volunteered
• Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS will be doing a photo presentation in October including the Bridger Building and old ham photos
• Rich Michau W7AMT: DMR; Rich has made over forty contacts to different countries using DMR. The DMRMT webpage has code plugs. The repeater on Red Mountain (Butte) is DMR; 444.0 +off set 100hertz analog

Meeting Adjourned @ 8:12 P.M.

Presentation:

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH

GHRC 2019 EVENTS Schedule
• Winter Field Day: Wayd Walker WA7YD-January 26-27
• Field Day: June 22-23
• Bridger Ridge Run:
• Belgrade Fall Fest:
• Ham Fest:

June 2018 Minutes

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June 2018 Minutes

Present:
Bruce Walker KE7SJZ President
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Eric Anderson AC7V Treasurer
Don Godward N7FLT
Wayd Walker WA7YD
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Harley Leach KI7XF
Todd Gahagen WA7U
David Hohmann AG7DF
Gary Gramer KI7QVZ
Cyrus Smith NU7Q
Rich Michau W7AMT
Jim Hall AA8Y
Skeet Archer
Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
Darrell Brooks KI7JLH
Dale Bartholomew W3MN
Norm Reger KD7TQM
Renee Reger KF7DER

Call to Order: Bruce Walker KE7SJZ called the meeting to order @7:00 PM. Followed by introductions.
Minutes: Accepted
Treasurer’s report: There was no activity reported. Balance carries over; $1,751.45
Ham test: There will be tests on June 9th and on Field Day, June 23rd at 1 P.M.
ERA:
-Bridger Building-Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS; The building will be torn down on June 24th. By July 24th concrete will be poured. Completion hopefully by August
SAR: Don Godward N7FLT-One event, a broken ankle at Palisade Falls
88 Net: Wayd Walker WA7YD- Going good
Foxhunt: There was a hunt in Belgrade
HF: Don Godward N7FLT- 6 meter was fantastic. VHF contest this weekend
MSU Ham; Nothing reported
Club:
Class:

Old Business:
• Gardiner/Livingston/Paradise Valley repeater-The lease should be finished this week and then passed by the end of June or July
• Website Updates: David Hohmann AG7DF-Info will be added to the website about Prepper/Ham Fest
• HOA Bill: The bill is being held up
• Field Day-June 23-24, @ Dale Heidners house; 178 Heidner Lane, Belgrade. Pig Roast/Pot luck between 5 and 6 P.M.
• Ham Fest- Ray Harbeck KG7RAU; September 15, 2018

New Business:
• Cycle Greater Yellowstone: Ron Glass WN7Y, is needing help
• Library Ham Books- Don Godward N7FLT-ARLL books are on order. This will cost around $300
• W7ED trailer has been maintained by Don Godward N7FLT and Don Wilson KC7EWZ. Rent has been paid.
• Prepper Fest/Ham day radio raffle- Ray Harbeck KG7RAU-Please sell tickets beforehand. The radio raffled will be determined by the amount collected before the purchase before The Prepper/Ham Fest. You can check Facebook and the website for raffle information

Announcements/Reminders:
• Bob Leo W7RL- Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS and Todd Gahagen WA7U took Bob to his house to make his last contact for his
WAC Award (Worked All Continents). There will be a get together Sunday at 2P.M. for Cobi at the Senior Center
• Ham N’ Eggs-Is now meeting in Belgrade at the Ice Center 8 A.M.
• No Ham Meetings in July and August

Meeting Adjourned @ 7:44 P.M.

Presentation:

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH

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 or given to Ray Harbeck
KG7RAU ERA President
-MRLA Dues; can be paid to Harley Leach KI7XF

GHRC 2018 EVENTS Schedule
• Field Day-June 23-24
• Bridger Ridge Run-August 11
o Control- Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
o Start-Bruce Walker KE7SJZ
o Baldy-Eric Anderson AC7V
o Bridger- Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS (Curtis? Todd?)
o Ross- Jerry Gregoire KD7WLX
o Finish-Falicia Anderson KF7TAH
• Belgrade Fall Fest- September 15; Norm Reger KD7TQM
• Ham Fest-September 15; Ray Harbeck KG7RAU

May 2018 Minutes

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May 2018 Minutes

Present:
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Don Godward N7FLT
Wayd Walker WA7YD
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Curtis DeVault KB7GIS
Harley Leach KI7XF
Todd Gahagen WA7U
David Hohmann AG7DF
Jerry Gregoire KD7WLX
Gary Gramer KI7QVZ
Larry Hayden KF7L
Cyrus Smith NU7Q
Rich Michau W7AMT
Renee Reger KF7DER
Norm Reger KD7TQM
Don Wilson KC7EWZ
Jim Hall AA8Y
Glenn Bradbury AG7MH

Call to Order: Todd Gahagen WA7U called the meeting to order @7:03 PM. Followed by introductions. Thank you for filling in Todd!
Minutes: Accepted with changes
Treasurer’s report: Beginning Balance of $1,806.45; collected $185 in dues, paid out $140 for the P.O. Box; Ending balance of $1,751.45
Ham test: Harley Leach KI7XF- Next test is in June then again on Field Day (June 23rd & 24th). There will also be an extra test on June 7th
ERA:
o Bridger Building; the building will need to be torn down soon. Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS is asking for help with this task, a helicopter ride provided. This will probably happen the beginning of June. The building rebuild won’t be started until July
o Two relay have burned up, the generator ran for two days
SAR: Don Godward N7FLT: Successful week; finished up the annual business budget and is looking into new tools. Searches; Saddle Peak-avalanche fatality, 35 Mile bridge-head on collision, Skinner Road-stuck vehicle, Flathead rescue. Curtis DeVault KB7GIS talked about a search on a patient with dementia
88 Net: Wayd Walker WA7YD- Plenty of net control operators. 88 is working better with a new antenna
Foxhunt: Harley Leach KI7XF-Baffled most participants
HF: Don Godward N7FLT- Marginal. There might be a solar flare next week
MSU Ham;
Club:
Class:

Old Business:
• Gardiner/Livingston/Paradise Valley repeater-A lease is in the process of being drafted. There is an option of two buildings. Would like to see it set up for armature related projects
• Website Updates: David Hohmann AG7DF-The site is working again
• HOA Bill: nothing new
• Field Day-June 23-24, @ Dale Heidner W7NAV will host but is asking GHRC to prepare everything for the event. This includes mowing, tent set up, etc.
• Ham Fest- Ray Harbeck KG7RAU; September 15, 2018

New Business:
• DMR & Analog, 58 Link, 449.5 is up and running
o Lone MT Repeater is ready to go
• Cycle Greater Yellowstone: Ron Glass WN7Y, is needing help from about 40 hams. The CGY is Aug 11-18 this year and runs from Cody WY to Lander

Announcements/Reminders:
• Debbie Daniels KI7UYJ asked for assistance but no one has been able to make contact with her
• Bob Leo W7RL is at High Gate, please stop by and say Hi
• Library Ham books Don Godward N7FLT- The current books are from 2012. New books will be needed by July 1st. We will possibly be expanding supply to include DMR books and other related books.
• W7ED Trailer rent is 1 year over due at the airport property. Don Wilson KC7EWZ will be taking care of this and will be reimbursed from the club.

Meeting Adjourned @ 8:08 PM

Presentation:

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH

GHRC 2018 EVENTS Schedule
• Field Day-June 23-24
• Bridger Ridge Run-August 11
o Control- Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
o Start-Bruce Walker KE7SJZ
o Baldy-Eric Anderson AC7V
o Bridger- Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS (Curtis? Todd?)
o Ross- Jerry Gregoire KD7WLX
o Finish-Falicia Anderson KF7TAH
• Belgrade Fall Fest- September 15; Norm Reger KD7TQM
• Ham Fest-September 15; Ray Harbeck KG7RAU

April 2018 Meeting Minutes

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April 2018 Minutes

Present:
Bruce Walker KE7SJZ President
Ray Harbeck KG7RAU Vice President
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Cody Harbeck KG7TQL
Don Godward N7FLT
Wayd Walker WA7YD
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Curtis DeVault KB7GIS
Harley Leach KI7XF
Walt Weaver KB0VHB
Jerry McDonald W7FVB
Debbie Daniels KI7UYJ
Pat Sands AE7NZ
Jim Hall AA8Y
Todd Gahagen WA7U
David Hohmann AG7DF
Jerry Gregoire KD7WLX
Fred Cady KE7X
Dale Bartholomew W3MN
Glenn Bradbury AG7MH
Gary Gramer KI7QVZ
Jim Danielson KI7UYI
Larry Hayden KF7L
James Burk KG7OMB

Call to Order: Bruce Walker KE7SJZ called the meeting to order @6:58 PM. Followed by introductions
Minutes: Accepted
Treasurer’s report: Beginning Balance of $1,651.45; collected $155 in dues; Ending balance of $1,806.45
Ham test: Harley Leach KI7XF- Went good, everyone passed
ERA: Bridger Building; there has been a few bumps but it’s going good. The new building must be done by August 1st
SAR: Don Godward N7FLT: Searches have been mostly “leaving the last guy behind”, stuck atvs and a missing child found in the kitchen cabinet. Other than it’s been mostly quiet
88 Net: Wayd Walker WA7YD- Same, its moving along
Foxhunt: Harley Leach KI7XF-Would like to have some as soon as the snow melts
HF: Don Godward N7FLT- “Stunk”
MSU Ham;
Club:
Class:

Old Business:
• Gardiner/Livingston/Paradise Valley repeater: It’s a go! All that needs to be done is the lease put together and signed
• Website Updates: David Hohmann AG7DF-The web site had a bad bug, everything is good now. Continuing with updates and changes. Looking into getting a Facebook account for GHRC. If there is anyone interested in being administrator or an editor please let David know.
• HOA Bill:
• 2018 Dues are due (information on the bottom of the page)
o MRLA dues are needed to keep it up and running

New Business:
• ARRL-Technicians may have more access to HF frequencies
History of Ham license-still to be passed-Great YouTube video on the subject
• Flex Radio- Bruce Walker KE7SJZ, the lady never responded
• Field Day-Dale Heidner W7NAV will host but is asking GHRC to prepare everything for the event. This includes mowing, tent set up, etc.
• Ham Fest- Ray Harbeck KG7RAU; September 15, 2018. We will be hooking up with the Church of Latter Day Saints

Announcements/Reminders:
• Cobi Leo, XYL to Bob Leo W7LR, recently passed away. We offer our Condolences to Bob
• April 21-Glacier Swap
• Fred Cady KE7X
o Ham Radio Pod Cast about Elecraft Radios
o Fred needs help with putting a book together about being a successful ham operator
• 7QP-7th area QSO Party; May 5th
• Bruce Walker KE7SJZ President and Ray Harbeck KG7RAU Vice President will both be absent from the meeting in May. We will need someone to lead the meeting

Meeting Adjourned @ 7:43 PM

Presentation:

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH

GHRC 2018 EVENTS Schedule
• Field Day-June
• Bridger Ridge Run-August 11
o Control- Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
o Start-Bruce Walker KE7SJZ
o Baldy-Eric Anderson AC7V
o Bridger- Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS (Curtis? Todd?)
o Ross- Jerry Gregoire KD7WLX
o Finish-Falicia Anderson KF7TAH
• Belgrade Fall Fest- September ;Norm Reger KD7TQM
• Ham Fest-September 15; Ray Harbeck KG7RAU

March 2018 Meeting Minutes

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March 2018 Minutes

Present:
Bruce Walker KE7SJZ President
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Don Godward N7FLT
Wayd Walker WA7YD
Rich Michau W7AMT
Ray Harbeck KG7RAU
Anne Harbeck KG7RAS
Larry Springer K6PJ
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Curtis DeVault KB7GIS
Harley Leach KI7XF
Cody Harbeck KG7TQL
Tori Harbeck
Jim Hall AA8Y
Todd Gahagen WA7U
Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
Jeff Wood KI7CHV
Richard Johnson N7MTQ
David Hink K7DLH
David Hohmann AG7DF
Todd Freitag KC2UTT
Jerry Gregoire KD7WLX

Call to Order: Bruce Walker KE7SJZ called the meeting to order @7:00 PM. Followed by introductions
Minutes: Accepted with minor changes
Treasurer’s report: Beginning Balance of $1,951.45; collected $20 in dues and paid out $320 for insurance. Ending balance of $1,651.45
Ham test: Harley Leach KI7XF- Saturday, March 3rd. About 20 test takers are expected
ERA: Needs Money!
-Bridger Building; the lease was delivered to the county; so the legals can be approved. The building is expected to be done by August
-A lot of repeater work has been done
-Hytera USA check in is at 8:30pm
SAR: Don Godward N7FLT: One head injury and one call for a missing man in Big Sky. Curtis DeVault KB7GIS helped out with mapping on a Flathead search
88 Net: Wayd Walker WA7YD- Record check-ins, 16 last week with Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
-There are controllers for each week now
Foxhunt:
HF:
MSU Ham;
Club:
Class: Larry Springer K6PJ-Two sessions were run with a rough count of 12 to 15 takers

Old Business:
• Gardiner/Livingston/Paradise Valley repeater:
• Website Updates: David Hohmann AG7DF-continuous updates are being made to pages; meeting, contact, silent key, field day, Elmer and podcast pages. A DMR page will be added with the help of Todd Gahagen WA7U and Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
• HOA Bill: Still in progress
• 2018 Dues are due (information on the bottom of the page)
o MRLA dues are needed to keep it up and running

New Business:
• ARRL is petitioning the FCC for technicians to gain access to limited HF frequencies

Announcements/Reminders:
• Glacier Waterton Ham Fest-July 19-22, 2018
• Saturday; State Sponsor Emergency Response from 9-noon, 3.910k, 88 analog, DMR

Meeting Adjourned @ 7:40 PM

Presentation: Harley Leach KI7XF- Bomb Threat at the Sacajawea Middle School “show and tell”

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH

GHRC 2018 EVENTS Schedule
• Bridger Ridge Run-August
o Control- Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
o Start-Bruce Walker KE7SJZ
o Baldy-Eric Anderson AC7V
o Bridger- Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS (still need 2 more volunteers here)
o Ross- Jerry Gregoire KD7WLX
o Finish-Falicia Anderson KF7TAH
• Belgrade Fall Fest-September

February 2018 Minutes

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Gallatin Ham Radio Club
2018 02 01
Officers
1) President/Chairman – Bruce Walker, KE7SJZ
2) Vice President – Ray Harbeck, KG7RAU
3) Treasurer – Eric Anderson, AC7V
4) Secretary – Falicia Anderson, KF7TAH

Meeting brought to order at 19:00

1) Previous minutes accepted, (Norm dissented)
2) Treasurer Report by Bruce Walker, KE7SJZ
a. Account was $1,841.45, $110.00 added in Jan for a new balance of $1951.45.
b. Dues are due. $10-student, $20-individual, $25-family.
3) Ham Test – Harley, KI7XF
a. There will be a Ham test in March
4) Larry Springer is again offering licensing classes at MSU.
5) ERA – Ray Harbeck, KG7RAU:
a. ERA has several big bills coming up and little money in the bank. If you haven’t paid dues yet, please contribute. Dues are $30. Additional donations are appreciated.
b. Ann, KG7RAS, has started a Facebook page for ERA. There is a link that you can donate using paypal, Paypal.me/eaglehead. Search for ‘Eagle Head Repeater Association’
c. Neil, KL7JGS, has turned all necessary paperwork for the new shack on the Bridger ridge to the county.
d. DMR, Digital Mobile Radio, Upgrades are in progress for the Ridge, Big Sky and possibly West Yellowstone.
e. There is a very cool worldwide net Saturdays at 9:00 am.
6) SAR – Don Godward, N7FLT
a. Reports a slow month, (that’s good right)
i. Urban search in Three Forks. Subject found unharmed riding his bike.
ii. Back country rescue at Blackmoore. Ladean, KN0WAY, was on scene for training. Great timing.
7) 146.88 Net – Wayd Walker, WA7YD
a. Needs someone for Feb 27. Neil will take it, as long as he gets the cheat sheet of regular check-ins. If you are interested in helping out check in on Tuesdays, 166.88 @ 20:00, let the controller know.
8) Contest – Don, N7FLT
a. It was good but the bands went quiet quickly.
9) Paradise Repeater – David Homann, AG7DF
a. Still a work in progress.
10) W7ED website – AG7DF
a. David added Don Regli, KI7OJ, as silent key. Don passed on Nov 12, 2017.
b. Suggested a Facebook page to facilitate Elmership.
c. Many other new links, pages – check it out – W7ED.com.
11) Winter field day – WA7YD.
a. Went well. Good turn out. This year’s count of 210 contacts exceeded last year’s count.
12) Christmas Party – KG7RAU, and Ann Harbeck, KG7RAS
a. Party was at Fudruckers. Had a good time. There was some noted cool door prizes.
13) MRLA – KI7XF
a. Dues are due. If you use the MRLA, please support it with your wallet.
b. 147.18 repeater has a bad antenna that will be replaced this summer.
14) Events
a. Bridger Ridge run. Kay Newman has stepped down from her coordinating role. While Ralph Bergantine, KC7PFH, is not taking over for Kay, he can help you get connected if you want to help out. The BRR is in August.
b. Belgrade Fall Festival – See Norm Reger, KA7TQM. It is in September.
c. Field Day is on June 30 this year.
15) Birthdays
a. It is KE7SJZ’s birthday. Age unknown.
16) Meeting adjourned 19:27.

Table 1: Hams Present
Name Call
Ann Harbeck KG7RAS
Bruce Walker KE7SJZ
Cody Harbeck KG7TLQ
Curtis Devault KB7GIS
Cyrus Smith NU7Q
David Hohmann AG7DF
Don Godward N7FLT
Gary Gramer KI7QVZ
Harley Leach KI7XF
Jeff Wood KI7CHV
Jerry Gregoire KD7WLX
Jerry McDonald W7FVB
Jim Hall AA8Y
Matt Carlson KG7FKU
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Norm Reger KD7TQM
Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
Ray Harbeck KG7RAU
Renee Reger KF7DER
Rich Michau W7AMT
Sardia Irby KI7SJY
Todd Freitag KC2UTT
Todd Gahagan WA7U
Tori Harbeck
Wayd Walker WA7YD
William Irby KI7SZW

Respectively submitted Jerry Gregoire, KD7WLX

January 2018 Minutes

31 January 2018 admin

January 2018 Minutes

Present:
Bruce Walker KE7SJZ President
Eric Anderson AC7V Treasurer
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Don Godward N7FLT
Wayd Walker WA7YD
Rich Michau W7AMT
Norm Reager KD7TQM
Renee Reger KF7DER
Ray Harbeck KG7RAU
Anne Harbeck KG7RAS
Cody Harbeck KG7TQL
Tori Harbeck
Jim Hall AA8Y
Todd Gahagen WA7U
Fred Cady KE7X
Debbie Daniels
Gary Gramer KI7QVZ
Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
Jeff Wood KI7CHV

Call to Order: Bruce Walker KE7SJZ called the meeting to order @7:00 PM. Followed by introductions
Minutes: Accepted with no changes
Treasurer’s report: Beginning Balance of $1,481.45; collected dues and $316 for library books. Ending balance of $1,841.45
Ham test: Harley Leach KI7XF-Next test Saturday, March 3rd.
~Reminder; check for expired driver’s license and Ham license
ERA: Bridger Building; if it comes to pass, the county will spring for all the expenses in exchange for a lifetime lease
SAR: Don Godward N7FLT: Avalanche and vehicle rescues
88 Net: Wayd Walker WA7YD-Need operator for the 4th week of each month. Record check-ins, 14 last month
Foxhunt: Harley Leach KI7XF-Not many have been scheduled. Waiting on the ground hog
HF: Has not been good
MSU Ham; nothing reported
Club-
Class-

Old Business:
• Gardiner/Livingston/Paradise Valley repeater: The proposed property has been sold. Gardiner Hams-Church Universal and Triumphant is looking into property
• Website Updates:
• Winter Field Day- Wayd Walker WA7YD: January 27th and 28th. Operating times are from 12pm -12pm at the Headwaters State Park in three Forks at the campground.
• 2018 Dues are due (information on the bottom of the page)

New Business:

Announcements/Reminders:
• Christmas Dinner-Saturday, January 13th, 6pm. at Fudruckers. Please come and have some fun! Just a gentle reminder, it is a pay your own dinner. There will be a white elephant gift exchange, $10 or less, Prizes for the most unique and best wrapped
• Pat Sands AE7NZ ordered a new repeater for Bridger
• Reminder; check for expired driver’s license and Ham license

Meeting Adjourned @ 7:22 PM

Presentation: no

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH

GHRC/W7ED 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 or given to Ray Harbeck KG7RAU ERA President
-MRLA Dues; can be paid to Harley Leach KI7XF

GHRC 2018 EVENTS Schedule
• Bridger Ridge Run-
• Belgrade Fall Fest-

December 2017 Meeting minutes

10 December 2017 admin

December 2017 Minutes

Present:
Bruce Walker KE7SJZ President
Eric Anderson AC7V Treasurer
Falicia Anderson KF7TAH Secretary
Don Godward N7FLT
Jerry McDonald W7FVB
Wayd Walker WA7YD
Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS
Rich Michau W7AMT
Harley Leach KI7XF
Norm Reager KD7TQM
Renee Reger KF7DER
Ray Harbeck KG7RAU
Anne Harbeck KG7RAS
Cody Harbeck KG7TQL
Tori Harbeck
Jim Halfpenny K9YNP
Pat Sands AE7NZ
David Hohmann AG7DF
Jim Hall AA8Y
Cassy Hickman KI7CHT
Robin Hickman KG7RAV
Don Wilson KC7EWZ
Bob Leo W7LR
Leon Helms N6VS
Larry Hayden KF7L
Todd Freitag KC2UTT
Ralph Bergantine KC7PFH
Todd Gahagen WA7U
Jerry Gregoire KD7WLX
Frank Momot KC9SDV
Ladean McKittrick KN0WAY
David Schwehr KG7CCY
Shaelynn Schwehr
Cyrus Smith NU7Q

Call to Order: Bruce Walker KE7SJZ called the meeting to order @7:00 PM. Followed by introductions
Minutes: Accepted with no changes
Treasurer’s report: Beginning Balance of $1,416.45; collected $65 in dues. Ending balance of $1,481.45
Ham test: Next test Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th. Check in is at 9am and no later than 10am
ERA: Nothing to report
SAR: Don Godward N7FLT: “Apparently the new fad is to go hunting and leave partners behind.” There was also one heart attack victim at 16 mile
88 Net: Wayd Walker WA7YD-people are checking in
Foxhunt: Harley Leach KI7XF-Maybe next year!
HF: 10 meter contest this weekend
MSU Ham; nothing reported
Club-
Class-

Old Business:
• Gardiner/Livingston/Paradise Valley repeater: Working on getting permission and info on what it will take to get it going
• Website Updates: Silent Key page was cleaned up and a page has been added so that info can be added by viewers. A “story Page” has been added as well. David Hohmann AG7DF
is still working on the website. Thank you David
• Winter Field Day- Wayd Walker WA7YD: January 27th and 28th. Operating times are from 12pm -12pm at the Headwaters State Park in three Forks at the campground. It is $18 per night to camp. There will be an open radio station. Set up will be Friday night. Remember to bring some chili!
• Election of club officers: It was unanimously voted on keeping club officers the same as 2017

New Business:
• 2018 Dues are coming up in January (information on the bottom of the page)
• It was decided with popular vote that the GHRC members list will be posted on the website. No personal info will be available just names and call signs. The list will be periodically updated.

Announcements/Reminders:
• The club roster is being sent out to the yahoo group. All changes have been made. Changes may still be made if needed by contacting Falicia Anderson KF7TAH at kf7tah@yahoo.com
• Christmas Dinner-Saturday, January 13th, 6pm. at Fudruckers. Please come and have some fun! Just a gentle reminder, it is a pay your own dinner.

Meeting Adjourned @ 7:20 PM

Presentation: Thank you to Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS and Pat Sands AE7NZ for a great presentation on DMR (Digital Mobile Radio)

Minutes respectfully submitted by Falicia Anderson KF7TAH

GHRC 2018 EVENTS Schedule
• Christmas Dinner-Saturday, January 13th, 6pm. at Fudruckers. Please come and have some fun! Just a gentle reminder, it is a pay your own dinner.