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Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club General Membership Meeting January 4, 1984

The meeting was called to order @ 2000 Hours by President Harry Maxfield WA2VXT at the VFW Hall in

Woodbury Heights, N.J

The following visitors were present :

Richard Firmani KA2TQC

John McCarty N2AZT

Arnold Wilson N2EZ

Frank Applegate N3DOM

James Quinn N7BIT

Anton Maugeri W2SDO

Willard Corker WB3GUD

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.

Treasurers report was read and approved. Balance on hand was $8373.64.

A letter was received from A.W.A.R.E. that Senator Barry Goldwater, K7UGA, will speak. We will get notice

when the date is finalized.

Edward Wargo, KA2KMW, was appointed Assistant Emergency Coordinator.

The Milt Goldman Award given to Herb Schuler, K2HPV. The presentation was made by John Fisher, K2JF.

The following "Life Members" were awarded gold cards by President Harry Maxfield, WA2VXT:

Ray Metzger Jr AI2B

John Fisher K2JF

Arthur Goldman K3WIN

Bruce Painter N2ASN

William Kardas N2BK

Harry Spiece N2EFQ

Howard Marder WA2IBZ

Harry Jackson WB2GSF

Fred Layton WB2LTV

Russell Dean Stafford Sr WB3JVX

Tom Gordon, KB2GI, announced the following programs:

January: James Quinn N7BIT - Talk on RTTY

February: Tom Brant N2BPN - SWL on RTTY

March: OPEN HOUSE

April: Louis Miceli WB2THM - Talk on Lightning Protection.

May: Navy Film on Electronics

New Members:

Edmund Kwaitkowski K2QOK

David Riker WA2KOH

Repeater: 450 repeater is in. Antenna is on order. The repeater will be installed temporarily at the QTH of Bill

Frambes WB2FJE.

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RFI: John K2JF, stated committee may get receiver that caused 2 Meter complaints for evaluation. FCC will not

dismiss cable complaint.

Jackets: Herb K2HPV, reported 70 club jackets were sold. No new jackets will be ordered for a few months.

Technical Committee: RTTY - CW boards in for interface. Proms 2732A are on allocation, should be available

in two weeks. If members can get thier own 2732A's they should be dropped off at K3WIL shop for Chick

WA2USI.

Training: Monday Jan 9 Novice Exam. New classes start on January 23, 1984 for Advanced and Extra classes.

Chuck Naylor WA2USI will the start class with a test to determine what studies will be needed. Courses to be

given at Glassboro State College.

Committee Reports

Bike-a-thon: The Bike-a-thon will be held in July. Harry WA2VXT and Steve KR1M will be chairmen.

Jay-Cee Bike-a-thon will be on April 15, 1984. Chuck WA2USI will be Chairman.

Hamfest new chairman will be Bill WA2VEE.

Program Committee: Tom KB2GI.

Field Day: Chairman will be Jim KA2OSV.

Club Historian: Della W2AFZ.

Award Committee: John K2ZA.

Contest Committee: Dennis N2AJI.

ARES: Harry WA2SEA and Ed KA2KMW.

Training: Chick WA2USI.

Demonstration: Walt WB2OYQ.

DX Committee: OPEN

Repeater : Chuck WA2TML.

The Club Anniversary open house will be in March 1984, we are looking for a larger place to hold it.

A "Dinner Dance" is planned for October 1984 to celebrate the club’s 25th year.

Bill WB2FJE, Milt K3WIL and Jim N2AJN, will try to come up with a certificate for members.

There being no new business the meeting was adjourned @ 2110 Hours.

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Respectfully Submitted: Len Kravitz KD2CR, Recording Secretary 1984

Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club Board of Directors Meeting January 20, 1984

The monthly Board of Directors meeting was held at the home of Tom Gordon KB2GI.

Present were:

Harry Maxfield WA2VXT

Chris Kelly KC2PC

Howard Hirst K2QGH

Tom Gordon KB2GI

Len Kravitz KD2CR

Tony Starr WA2FZB

Sonny Gutin WB2DXB

Herb Schuler K2HPV

Tom Brant N2BPN

The minutes were read and approved.

The Treasurer’s report was read, balance on hand $7920.82

A discussion was held on Money Market Savings Deposits and it was decided to move $7000.00 to MMSD.

New Members were approved as follows:

Salvatore Di Amore WA2JCT

Frank Di Palma KA2PEN

Richard Firmani KA2TQC

Steve Kessel No call yet

John Mc Carty N2AZT

David J.Riker WA2KOH

It was moved and approved to waive initiation fee for W2UNI.

The 440 Repeater is on the air from Bill Frambes WB2FJE's QTH.

There was discussion on purchasing a new Dialer for Repeater. It was decided to return the Demon dialer and

ask for a vote at the general meeting to purchase a smart controller.

Also to be brought up at General meeting was a request to hold RTTY Net on 147.180 MHz repeater on

Monday evenings from 2000 to 2100 Hours.

Anniversary Committee: October 20, 1984 Dinner Dance at either Cavanaugh’s Country House in Turnersville

or Tall Pines. Approximate cost will be $40.00 per couple. Members tickets to be reduced approximately

$10.00. It was decided to let the committee members choose the menu.

Open House Meeting on March 7, 1984 at Clearview Regional High School.

A discussion was held on having the Hamfest at the Clearview Regional High School on a Saturday, but no vote

was taken.

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Operating Weekend at the Deptford Mall on February 4 & 5, 1984 Scout exposition to be set up.

Sonny WB2DXB was appointed chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee.

Peg Bergen K2INQ has been ill and a card will be sent by Club.

The Board voted to purchase a PA system from Radio Shack for the sum of $379.00

The IRS rejected the tax filing, and Harry WA2VXT will get further information for them.

New Business: The Boro of Pitman wants members with HTs in 4th

of July parade.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned @ 2240 Hours.

Respectfully Submitted: Len Kravitz, KD2CR, Recording Secretary 1984

Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club General Membership Meeting February 1, 1984

The regular meeting of the GCARC was held at the VFW Hall in Woodbury Heights, N.J.

The meeting was called to order @ 2000 Hours by President Harry Maxfield WA2VXT.

The following visitors were present:

Harry Wolf ND2P

Joseph Fierstein N/C

Alfred Lynch W2DIB

Bill Isherwood N/C

John KA3KOW

Jim Quinn N7BIT


The Treasurer’s report was approved as read. The balance on hand was $7784.87. It was announced that

$7000.00 will be switched to MMDA account.

The meeting was informed that the USS Becuna will be on the air on April 8,1984 @ 1600Z to 2000Z.

On March 15, 1984, Senator Barry Goldwater will be at Brandywine Terrace Dinner @ 1800 Hours. Many

GCARC members will attend.

A new PA system was purchased and Bill WA2VEE will be the custodian.

Committee Report:

QSO: Dennis Sandole WB2GES will be in charge of Two Land QS0 party.

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Dinner Dance: Will be held at Cavanaugh’s Country House in Turnersville on Saturday, October 20, 1984 @

1900 Hours. Menu will be Steak or Stuffed Flounder. Cost will be approximately $30.00 each, but members

will get a reduction on their own ticket.

Membership: Jim Clark KA2OSV announced the following new members:

David Riker WA2KOH

Peter Oliva WB2OON

N2EPJ

WA2JQT

John McCarty N2AZT

KA2TEN

Steve Associate member

Open House: It will be held at Clearview Junior High School on March 7, 1984. Hugh Turnbull W3ABC will

be guest speaker. Refreshments will be served.

Repeater: Request for use of the 147.180 MHz repeater for RTTY on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from

2000 to 2100 Hours was approved.

Bike-a thon Harry WA2VXT asked that members let him know if they have any ideas.

Hamfest: Bill WA2VEE, announced that all sub-committees have had chairman appointed. There was a

discussion on where and when the Hamfest will be held. Several sites will be looked into.

RFI: John K2JF requested he be informed if the NY Times cable TV causes any TVI.

Training: Chick WA2USI announced the 2732 PROMs are in. Chick requests that those attending classes check

the 147.180 MHz repeater on the night of the class to see if there are any cancellations.

Field Day: Jim KA2OSV reported that plans are being made for Field Day at Gloucester County Community

College. Band chairman have been named, more operators will be needed.

Operating Events: Walt WB2OYQ stated that they will operate at the Deptford Mall on February 4 & 5, 1984

with the Cub Pack of the Boy Scouts.

Operating: Worked all club members nets will be on 7.275 MHz on Sunday mornings @ 1000 Hours and on

28.775 MHz on Friday nights @ 2200 Hours.

Projects: Complete kits for a Noise Bridge will be available from Charley K2PQD at the Open House Meeting.

The program for the evening was a talk on RTTY SWL listening given by Tom N2BPN.



Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club General Membership Meeting March 7, 1984

25th

Anniversary Open House, Clearview Middle School Cafeteria

See March and April 1984 CrossTalks

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Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club Board of Directors Meeting March 21, 1984

The monthly Board of Directors meeting was held at the home of Tony Starr,WA2FZB.

Present were:

President Harry Maxfield WA2VXT

Director Sonny Gutin WB2DXB

Director Chris Kelly KC2PC

Director Tom Brant N2BPN

Vice President Tom Gordon KB2GI

Treasurer Bill Kardas N2BK

Director Herb Schuler K2HPV

Director Tony Starr WA2FZB

Recording Secretary Len Kravitz KD2CR

Corresponding Secretary Howard Hirst K2QGH


The Treasurer’s report was approved. Balance on hand $18,283.79.

The Board unanimously voted an accolade to the members responsible for the open house.

Membership: New members were approved as follows:

Wallace Cintini W2HVW

F. George Shenton W2PLY

Bruce Schiller WA2ZST

Frances Applegate Jr. N3DON

John Woodland KA3KDW

New wall certificates for G.C.A.R.C. members were shown to the board.

A letter was received from the New Jersey DX Association on the “Jersey Week" contest, first week in April.

Dates and Time: 0000Z April 1 to 2400Z April 7,1984. Frequency 14.280 MHz, 21.380 MHz, and 28.580 MHz.

A discussion was held on having a Junior Membership. A motion was made by Tom N2BPN. An amendment

will have to be approved by the general membership.

Committee Reports:

Dinner Dance tickets will be for Saturday, October 20, 1984, 1800 to 2300 Hours.

Repeater: RTTY group wants to change to one night a week on Tuesdays @ 2000 to 2100 Hours.

Open house went over well, very large attendance. Demo team to be tied into Club activities.

Operating Event, May 5 & 6, 1984. Site to be discussed.

Chairmen of committees will be asked to submit reports of progress to the Corresponding Secretary, so board

can help expedite.

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Hamfest: Exams will be given at Hamfest. No definite site as yet.

Old Business:

Discussion on 2 Meter club net. Howard K2QGH, will make announcements @ 1950 Hours each Sunday.

IRS: Still waiting for OK on Articles of Incorporation.

New Business:

Tom KB2GI, suggested Memorial Services for Silent Keys be held each year. Will be discussed at next

meeting.

July meeting falls on 4th

of July, so meeting will be July 11, 1984.

All dues are due by March 31, 1984. After this date the dues are $20.00. Any member not paying full fee will be

brought before the Board.


Respectfully Submitted: Len Kravitz,KD2CR, Recording Secretary 1984

Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club General Membership Meeting April 4, 1984

The regular meeting of the GCARC was held at the VFW Hall in Woodbury Heights, NJ.

The meeting was called to order @ 2000 Hours by Vice President Thomas Gordon KB2GI.


Merrill Brown Jr KA2SZA


George Shenton W2PLY


The Treasurer’s report was read and approved. The balance on hand was $18,451.06.

Russ WB3JVX, presented a plaque to Harry WA2USI, for a fine job on ARES net on Sundays.

The July meeting will be on July 11, 1984, since the first Wednesday of July falls on July 4th

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Committee Reports:

May 5 & 6, 1984, operating event for 25th

Anniversary of the EOC in Woodbury. Certificates will be issued for

contacts.

Bike-a-thon on Sunday, May 6, 1984.

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Hamfest: No Site as yet. Decision will be made within 2 weeks.

Field day: June 24, 1984. Need band chairmen for CW. Site to be at the Gloucester County Community

College.

Membership: New members are:


Frank Applegate N3DOM

Wallace Cantoni W2HVW

George Shenton W2PLY

ND2P


No Old Business

New Business:

Copier gave trouble, IBM called, was fixed on Thursday, at cost to us of $322.00.

John K2JF spoke on rights of Amateurs, they are not authorized to publish out of band remarks.

Tom N2BPN made a motion that the club should have Junior memberships for young members. It will be

brought up as an amendment.

Walt WB2OYQ asked that the club send a letter to Mazuri for fast service on the repeaters.

Herb K2HPV announced that new orders will be taken for Club jackets.

Crosstalk: Doug WA2NPD advised there will be a ten day deadline before publishing date.

Repeater: 450 repeater will be relocated. Two Meter repeater will be upgraded.

John K2JF announced that tests will be given at the Hamfest.

Chick WA2USI, stated that Fall classes will be held for Novice and Technician Class.

May program to be Skywarn.


Respectfully submitted: Len Kravitz,KD2CR, Recording Secretary 1984

Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club Board of Directors Meeting April 18, 1984

The monthly Board of Directors meeting was held at the home of Herb Schuler,K2HPV.

Present were:



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Howard K2QGH, read a letter sent to new Amateurs soliciting new members for the Club.

Membership: It was voted that James McDonald Jr WB2AOL and Merrill J. Brown Jr KA2SZA be admitted as

new members.

Repeaters: The Board decided to bring up purchase of a RC-850 repeater to general meeting.

Hamfest: The site of the Hamfest will be Gloucester County Community College on Sunday, August 26,1984.

Field Day: The Field day will be June 23 & 24, 1984. A motion was approved to buy a dining tent for Field Day

use.

Emergency operating center to be used for Special Events station May 5 & 6, 1984, 1200 to 1200.

Operating event: The club has permission to operate in the Deptford Mall.

Jackets: Ten jackets have been ordered. After next general meeting orders will be closed.

RFI Committee: John K2JF, will continue as chairman.

Bike-A-Thon: July 22, 1984. A welcome room will be at Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.

Charlie K2PQD, submitted a questionnaire to be circulated amongst club members.

A kudos for Club contacts will be published in Crosstalk.

The Club is still looking for information for the IRS.

New Business:

A discussion was held on having a technical paper for the club, published by Charlie K2PQD. It was voted to

allow Charlie K2PQD to go ahead and use club copier.


Respectively submitted: Len Kravitz,KD2CR, Recording Secretary 1984

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Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club General Membership Meeting May 2, 1984


The meeting was called to order by President Harry Maxfield WA2VXT.


Robert Newhart KA2QGO and wife Judy

Louis Hopkins KA2UHZ

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

The Treasurer’s report was read and approved. Balance on hand was $18,186.09.

Herb K2HPV, took the last orders at this time for jackets.

March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon went well under the fine direction of Harry WB2GSF.

Hamfest Committee: Tickets were given out by Herb K2HPV. The Hamfest will be held at the Gloucester

County Community College on August 26,1984. Tickets will be $2.00 in advance. Prizes to be a Kenwood TS-

430S, Commodore 64, and ICOM IC-4AT. The flyers for the Hamfest will be available soon.

Operating events: Jay-Cee Bike-A-Thon on May 6, 1984. All operators to be in position by 0930 Hours.

Field Day: Jim KA2OSV, made plea for cooperation, and asked for more volunteers.

Membership: Jim KA2OSV introduced new members:


Frank Applegate Jr N3DOM

Wallace Cantoni W2HVW

Merrill Brown Jr KA2SZA

Bike-A-Thon for the American Cancer Society will be July 22, 1984. Will leave Philadelphia @ 0700 Hours

and end at the Albany Avenue Park in Atlantic City.

Pitman July 4th

Parade wants seven operators.

Operating Event: Will be held 1200 Saturday, May 5th

to 1200 Sunday, May 6th. Club call,W2MMD, to be used

and certificates given to all contacts who send QSL cards to Box 370, Pitman.

Repeater: The 220 repeater will be moved to the roof of Kennedy Memorial Hospital and be linked to the

Metro-Com system. Auto patch code will be changed. Cards will be sent to all paid up members. Russ

WB3JVX, spoke on upgrading the 2 Meter repeater, gave tape demo on what controller will do. The Club voted

to buy the RC-850 repeater controller.

First reading of Junior Class Membership amendment read by Tom N2BPN.

A letter was read from Hugh Turnbull W3ABC. VEC examiners will be ready by Fall. Volunteer monitoring to

be ready soon. ARRL expects new World Radio meeting on frequencies soon.

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New Business:

Steve KR1M made a motion to create a Public Service committee. It will be taken up at Executive Committee

Meeting.



Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club Board of Directors Meeting May 16, 1984

The monthly Board of Directors meeting was held at the home of Bill Kardas N2BK.

Present were:

President Harry Max Field WA2VXT





Director Harry Jackson WB2GSF






The minutes of previous Directors meeting were read and approved.


Corresponding Secretary, Howard K2QGH, read letters sent to Miss DE Lee Mc Cormick at St. Judes Hospital

and Mazziore Electronics Labs. Howard also read a letter from ARRL on liability insurance for the club. It was

decided that we get a better deal with the policy we have now.

Membership Committee:

Robert Newhart KA2QGO was approved for membership.

IRS still needs approved Articles of Incorporation, an effort will be made to obtain them.

Field Day: Field Day is well organized. Howard K2QGH has borrowed tent equipment for mess hall.

Repeaters: Check for $520.10 sent for deposit on repeater controller. Total cost to be about $3200. 220 repeater

to be placed on the roof of Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Egg Harbor Road. The Metro-Com link up will be in

June.

Hamfest: Possibility of Senator Barry Goldwater being at the Hamfest. Exams will be given at the Hamfest, up

to and including Amateur Extra Class.

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Demonstration Committee: Requested use of the Deptford Mall on one of following dates: June 10, July ?, or

August 12.

Sixty cards received so far on Club Operating Event on May 5 & 6, 1984.

Jackets: Herb K2HPV announced that 123 jackets have been ordered so far.

Memorial Services for deceased members will be held at the June meeting.

Chris KC2PC wants Club members who work on Club projects to have recognition.

New business:

Meeting place does not have enough parking space. We should consider looking for new meeting place.

Public Service Committee to be at the Board of Directors meeting, chaired by the Vice President. No one will

commit the Club unless approved by Vice President.

The Directors voted to expand the Legislative Committee and to pay phone bills accrued by committee on Club

business.

Harry WB2GSF read letter from the Red Cross thanking club for the Walk-A-Thon help.


Respectfully submitted,: Len Kravitz,KD2CR, Recording Secretary 1984

Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club General Membership Meeting June 6, 1984




Bill W3GTC

Raymond Morrell KB2GE

The meeting was opened with a Memorial Service for Silent Key members. Charlie K2PQD read the names and

Chaplain Bill K3ALS gave the eulogy and prayer.


Treasurer’s report: Balance on hand $17,381.03.

An announcement was read of the marriage of Allan Gartner WB2RRJ to Miss Lisbeth Ann Jordan.

The July meeting will be on July 11,1984 @ 1930 Hours. Featured will be a Skywarn training film.

John K2JF, stated that a low pass filter must be on your set to meet FCC specs.

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Committee Report:

Field Day: Jim KA2OSV said all bands are covered and thanked Club for support given.

New members:

Robert Newhart KA2QGO

Public service event: Demo station at Deptford Mall on July 8, 1984. Tom N2BON will be in charge.

Bike-A-Thon: Final instructions at July meeting, shirts will be given out.

220 repeater to be on Hospital soon. It will be linked to Metro-Com. ARES net under Harry WA2SEA, will be

on Metro-Com.

Contest Committee: Dennis WB2GES, spoke on Two Land QSO party. High score on ARRL Contest: Tom

WA2OOS won trophy.

Dinner Dance: October 20, 1984 @ 1800 Hours. Member tickets reduced by $15.00.

Hamfest: Bill WA2VEE: The flyers are out. Displaying dealers will bring goods ordered before Hamfest with

them.

Jack WA2PPN has been appointed Assistant Radio Officer for Camden County.

Chick WA2USI, received plaque for work done by club at Retarded Citizens Bike-A-Thon.

Old Business:

Tom N2BPN gave the second reading of Junior Class amendment. It was approved by the membership.

New Business:

Trustees are responsible for all Club property. There will be a trustees meeting soon and property will be

itemized.

John K2JF, stated GCARC will be a VEC for this area.



Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club Board of Directors Meeting June 20, 1984

The monthly Board of Directors meeting was held at the home of Len Kravitz KD2CR.

Present were:

Treasure Bill Kardas N2BK


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The minutes of the previous Directors meeting were read and approved.

Treasurer’s report approved as read.

W.A Utley W2CB, was re-voted into club upon paying dues and penalty.

Field Day: It was decided that both members and non members may participate in Field Day.

Repeaters: Payment was voted for $2084.00 balance on controller, $114.00 for pre-amplifier, $60.00 PL

decoder, $200.00 for receiver.

The 220 antenna was installed on Hospital. We are waiting for enclosure to finish installation. The 450 Repeater

down at present, at Mazziore’s for repairs.

The repeater committee to be in control of shuting and starting repeater.

Bike-A-Thon: To be held on July 22, 1984, all are asked to be on hand @ 1930 Hours.

Old Business:

Club Articles of Incorporation certified in Trenton.

It was voted to renew policy on photo copier. A check for $100.00 was sent.

The Board voted to get ARRL liability insurance, $140.00 for 1 year.

New business:

Continuing education bill will put club in book for Novice and Technician Classes.

John K2JF, will be asked to clarify remark that club was South Jersey VEC.

Chris KC2PC, to order call book supplements from A&A and give them to Bill N2BK.

There being no new business, the meeting was adjourned @2230 Hours.

Respectfully submitted: Len Kravitz, KD2CR, Recording Secretary 1984

Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club General Membership Meeting July 11, 1984


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The visitors present were:

John Stull N2SI

Kenneth Jones WA2GIW

Marion Pelleski of the National Weather Service.


Treasurer’s report: Balance on hand $15,101.03.

Membership Committee:

New member : Louis Hopkins KA2UHZ

Field Day: Jim KA2OSV, reported all went well. Thanked all members who helped and noted that 40 Meter

C.W. was top scorer.

Hamfest: All things going well and all urged to turn in money for tickets.

Dinner Dance: Roz N2AKL said that the Dinner Dance at Cavanaugh’s Country House in Turnersville on

October 20, 1984 will cost $30.00 per person for prime rib and $28.00 per person for fish. $15.00 will be

deducted from member tickets.

Repeater: Controller expected soon, all repeaters working well.

Bike-A-Thon: Harry WA2VXT distributed shirts. Problems on routing were discussed. 147.180 MHz repeater

will be used from Philadelphia to Route 54, and simplex on 147.540 MHz will be used from Route 54 to

Atlantic City. All units urged to be on location by 0700 Hours.

Old Business: None


Respectfully Submitted: Len Kravitz,KD2CR, Recording Secretary 1984

Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club Board of Directors Meeting July 18, 1984

The monthly Board of Directors meeting was held at the home of Tom Brant, N2BPN.

Present were:








Director Tony Starr WB2FZB

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Bill N2BK was not present, so there was no Treasurer’s report.

The following new members were approved:


Michael Cagle N2EMM

Margaret Cassady KA2KWU

The Board voted to ask that the Technical Committee give a report on the 220 Receiver. All parts are in for the

2 Meter repeater, and an antenna for the 450 repeater has been ordered.

Demonstration Committee: Demo at the Mall went very well. Committee to explore new places for Demos.

It was decided by the Board that Tom N2BPN will call Metroplex and find out what VEC's are liable for.

Crosstalk: New Editor Tony WB2FZB did a fine job on Crosstalk. He asks that all material be submitted on

time.

Bike-A-Thon: The 147.180 MHz repeater will be used on northern end and 220 for southern end, with 2 Meter

simplex for back-up. A staff person from Cancer Society will be at every rest stop. 2,669 bikers to participate.

Old Business:

John K2JF was voted $67.35 for phone bills and night letters.

New Business:

Harry WB2GSF asked that the mail for Directors be forwarded more often.

A long discussion was held on motivating club members, so more will serve on committees. The board

members held a round table discussion on contesting, publicity, and VEC. The next general meeting to be open

discussion to get ideas from our club members.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2310 Hours.


Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club General Membership Meeting August 1, 1984




Treasurer’s report showed balance on hand of $14,663.78.

Visitor present: Charlie Bowen N2GY.

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Membership Committee: New members:


Michael Kendell N2EMM

The Club regrets the passing of Lee Mattson KC2PO and sent flowers.

W2BLD is under the weather, and John K2JF extended clubs best wishes.

N2BK: Glassboro State College will have classrooms available for Novice and Technician classes.

Hamfest: Bill WA2VEE reported: Hamfest is going well, and reports need for all ticket money to be turned in.

The new repeater controller is in and will be in use soon.

John KA3KGW reported Skywarn needs amateur radio help, cooperation to be set up between the Club and

Skywarn. Weather net is on Sundays @ 1000 Hours on 220 Metrocom.

John K2JF spoke on the future of 220. He stated that more activity on 220 would help.

Bike-A-Thon: Certificates of appreciation were given out. Many ideas on future Bike-A-Thons were given from

the floor.

Old Business: None

New Business:

A discussion was held on using the Club’s printing facilities for Southern Jersey Sectional newsletter.

Open Forum: The question was raised: What does the membership want from the Club?

Tim N2PPM appealed for more cooperation. John K2JF spoke on VEC and asked for commitment by Extras

and Advanced to hold exams every month. Members to be polled by mail.


Respectfully submitted: Len Kravitz KD2CR, Recording Secretary 1984

Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club Board of Directors Meeting August 15, 1984

The monthly Board of Directors meeting was held at the home of Tony Starr WA2FZB.

Present were:







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Visitors to the Board meeting were:

Eugene Bond WB2UVB

Janice Bond KA2CQX

And members of the club Technical Committee:

Walton Ashton Jr WB2OYQ

Russell Stafford WB3JVX

Chuck Colabrese WA2TML.

Before the meeting was called to order, Gene WB2UVB, spoke on Skywarn. He stated that it will remain on the

147.180 MHz repeater.


Bill N2BK, read the treasurer’s report. Balance on hand $13,694.49.

The board voted to pay the following bills: $35.00 for two hard line connectors, $63.69 to K2JF for mail and

phone costs. The telephone bill for the repeater was $49.45.

The M.S. Society asked for 6 operators for Bike-A-Thon to Ocean City and back on September 15 & 16. Russ

WB3JVX will be in charge. The board requested that longer notice be given next time.

Membership: New Members:

Raymond Morrell KB2GE

Charles Bowen Sr N2GY

Don Brant N/C, Associate Member

The board voted to pay Tony WA2FZB for phone bills incurred for Crosstalk.

The board discussed the VEC arrangement and voted for it to remain a club project.

Technical Committee: The 220 repeater at Washington Township site is having trouble with the receiver. The

board voted to buy a new receiver for $203 96. The board also voted to buy a rack mounted Astron 35A power

supply for the 2 Meter repeater.

Old Business:

Club has not been too active in contests and efforts will be made to motivate club members.

Club should work now on the Two Land QSO party and also on Sweepstakes in November.

The board will try and push for more publicity and explore other means that have not been used.

Bill N2BK announced that classrooms will be available at Glassboro State College for Ham Radio classes.

September 17, 1984 will be an orientation class and the first class will be on September 24, 1984. Classes will

run until January 14, 1985.

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New Business:

The board voted to publish highlights of Director’s meetings in Crosstalk.



Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club General Membership Meeting September 5, 1984


The meeting was called to order @ 2003 Hours by President Harry Maxfield WA2VXT.

Visitors present were :

Anthony Bukenas WA2WQA

Amy KA2VSA

Clinton Spaar WB2SBB

Larry WA2CBB

Emil Olnhausen KC2CG

Edwin Kephart W2SPV

Barry Hovey

Sonny Gutin WB2DXB, collected badge fines totaling $2.00.

It was announced that the ARRL had presented us with an award for 25 years of service. The award had been

presented at the Hamfest.

Bill, WA2VEE, was presented with the BSA award by President Harry Maxfield WA2VXT.

President Harry Maxfield WA2VXT reminded all present of the upcoming 25th Anniversary Dinner Dance on

October 20th.

Harry also reported that this year's Bike-A-Thon surpassed the $10,000.00 mark.

It was announced that Club will help out at the MD150 Bike-A-Thon this month.

Tonight's program will be presented by Paul Corsi N3DKG on the subject of cellular mobile telephone systems.

MEMBERSHIP : Presented with membership were :

Raymond D Morrell KB2GE

Kenneth A Jones WA2GIW

Michael G Cagle N2EMM was called, but was not present. A badge was received by Arthur L Roberts W2UNI.

The minutes of the previous month's meeting were read by Tony, WA2FZB, in the absence of Len, KD2CR.

The treasurer's report was read and filed by Bill, N2BK. The old balance was $14,663.78. With total

disbursements of $3,640.66 and total income of $2,912.12, the new balance was $13,935.24.

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HAMFEST : Thanks were given to Delaware Amateurs Supply for providing the electrical power wiring to us,

but they complained that we had too many vendors. It was revealed that KJI Electronics will be at next year's

Hamfest. Chick reported that everyone ate well this year. Bill, WA2VEE, thanked all who participated.

Individual committee chairmen all reported great success. More money was taken in this year than any other

year that we've had a Hamfest. We might possibly break our profit record from two years ago of $4,100.00,

when all is settled. It was concluded that the Hamfest was a great success. Harry thanked Bill for a job well

done.

DINNER DANCE : Roslyn, N2AKL, gave an update on the upcoming event. All plans are coming along well.

CONTESTING : A fraudulent post card was sent to the Club alleging that the certificates for the TWO-LAND

QSO Party were never sent out. It was reported that Dennis, WB2GES, has not been able to fulfill all of his

duties as Contest Chairman due to his work schedule and the recent loss of his father. Bill, N2EWY, agreed to

take over administration of the TWO-LAND QSO Party, but a new contest chairman will be needed to take

over for Dennis.

TRAINING CLASSES : Chick, WA2USI, had posters announcing the upcoming classes. He asked the

membership to circulate these posters at local stores.

REPEATER COMMITTEE : Russ, WB3JVX, gave a discussion on the new controller. A question and answer

forum followed.

Walt, WB2OYQ, announced a teleconference on 220.

OLD BUSINESS : There was no old business.

NEW BUSINESS : New Callbook supplements are in.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by a motion @ 2128 Hours.

Respectfully submitted : Tony Starr, WA2FZB, Director 1984

Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club Board of Directors Meeting September 19, 1984

The monthly Board of Directors meeting was held at the home of Len Kravitz KD2CR.

Present were:







Louis Miceli WB2THM




Walton Ashton Jr WB2OYQ

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WB2CHM


The Treasurer’s report: Balance on hand $14,353.44.

Phone bill for Repeater of $40.70 was approved for payment.

Hamfest Committee: Herb K2HPV, reported a net profit of $4270.00, less bill from Gloucester County

Community College, which has not as yet been received. This shapes up as the best Hamfest as yet. Two letters

were received commending the VEC testing. Motion was made and passed to include letters in the Crosstalk.

Membership: The following were approved for membership:

James Webb W2HEK

Albert Brown Jr WB2ZHU

Charles Coder WA2UHQ

Paul Corsi N3DKG

Joseph M Green N2DNJ

William Isherwood KA2VTR

Edwin Kephart W2SPV

Larry Scarpa WA2CVV

Edwin Bangsil KD2FZ

George Bockman N/C Associate Member

Joseph Comero WA3CWY Associate Member

The Board voted to pay phone bills submitted by John K2JF.

After much discussion the Board decided the following procedure:

When the Repeater is interfered with maliciously, the Direction Finding Committee will compile the

information and give a written report to the Repeater Committee, which will in turn submit a repot to the Board.

The Board will in turn contact the FCC The Board will back the control operators when they turn the repeater

off for interference and/or obscenities. The Club will not tolerate any malicious interference to the repeater.

It was voted to move the extra phone line to the 220 repeater in Washington Township and pay for the auto-

patch.

The Club recieved a plaque for the MS-150 Bike-A-Thon. The group did a fine job. The 220 repeater was used.

Russ WB3JVX was chairman of the committee. Matt WA3WPA was sent a letter of thanks for his help.

Bill Datts N2EWY, will chair the "Two Land" QSO party.

Old Business:

The club will look for storage space for club equipment.

New Business:

The President appointed the following Budget Committee:

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Bill Kardas N2BK

Tom Gordon KB2G


Chris Kelly KC2PC

Tom Brant N2BPN

It was decided to ask members not to smoke during meetings.


Respectfully Submitted: Len Kravitz, KD2CR, Recording secretary 1984

Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club General Membership Meeting October 3, 1984





Visitors present were:

Jerry Barnish WB2CAK

Arthur Strong KA2DOT

A letter was received from Rich Baler WA2HEB, ARRL Section Manager, thanking the Club for fine reception

during the Hamfest.

Harry WB2GSF, reported on a plaque received from the March of Dimes for club help during the Bike-A-Thon.

Russ WB2JVX, also reported on a plaque received for MS150 Bike-A-Thon.

Walt WB20YQ, has been appointed the Westlink reporter for Metroplex Communications.

Rosalyn N2AKL, spoke on the Dinner Dance. Open Bar from 1800 to 1900, Dinner at 1900 on October 20,

1984.

Harry WA2SEA, spoke on RACES. After the first of the year, there will be many changes in the RACES

organization, each municipality will have their own Radio Officer.

Membership: Jim KA2OSV announced the following new members:

KD2SN

Charles Bowen N2GY

Albert Brown WB2ZHU

Michael Cagle N2EMM

Charles Coder WA2UHQ

Barton Hansen WB2HEK

Joseph Comero WA3CWY

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Paul Corsi N3DKG

Joseph Greene N2DNJ

Earl Graves Jr KA2DTR

Edwin Kephart W2SPV

Tibor Volenter WA2CDD

Don Bryant N/C Associate Member

Jack WA2PPN will be the Publicity Chairman for the Club.

Repeaters: Malicious interference on repeater continues. Russ WB2JVX to head monitoring Direction Finding

Committee. A motion was made to notify the FCC and to continue to advise FCC. A motion was made and

carried to go to expert group, such as Freedom Foundation Fox Hunting Association.

Patch should be on by weekend. Trouble has been found to be a chip and a new one has been sent from factory.

Old Business:

Still looking for Club Equipment.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned @3135 Hours.


Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club Board of Directors Meeting October 17, 1984

The monthly Board of Directors meeting was held at the home of Sonny Gutin WB2DXB.

Present were:













The Treasurer’s report showed a balance on hand of $14,968.70.

The nominating comm. proposed the following slate:

President : Tom Gordon KB2GI

Vice President : Russell Stafford WB3JVX

Recording Secretary : Joseph DiNovi WA2GFK

Corresponding Secretary : William Frambes WB2FJE

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Treasurer : Louis Miceli WB2THM

Board of Directors : Dennis Sandole WB2GES and Harry Maxfield WA2VXT

Trustee : Richard Netherby WB2OCR

Dinner Dance Committee reported 28 couples to attend. Open house bar 1800 to1900 and dinner to 2300 Hours.

Repeaters: Auto patch is on. Everything is OK except emergency auto dialer. It was decided to bring up

Metroplex Network application at general meeting. The board voted to give the shut down repeater codes to

Board members.

The following bills were approved for payment:

10 reams of paper for Crosstalk: $210.00

Postage for Crosstalk: $31.00

61 Badges for members: $61.00

Repair of copier to IBM: $86.13

Phone bill for repeater: $43.51

New Members:



The Milt Goldman Award Committee has chosen recipient for award and will announce it at general meeting.

The Board voted to give each Life Member a badge.



Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club General Membership Meeting November 7, 1984






Charles Cappella KA2UIP

Frank Novicki Jr K2PQ

Membership chairman Jim KA2OSV introduced new members:

Michael Cagle N2EMN

Edwin Kephart W2SPV



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The next VEC will be held at Glassboro State College on November 24, 1984 @ 0930 Hours. President Harry

Maxfield announced that the VFW will raise hall rental from $135.00 to $145.00.

Repeaters: Chuck WA2TML announced that the auto-dialer will be loaded into repeater. The receiver problem

stems from the 15 Kc filter and it will be corrected.

New Business:

Walt WB20YQ ran part of Metro-Plex tape, so the club could decide if we want to join 2030 to 2100 Hours

every Thursday. The question was referred to the Board.

Budget Committee: Tom KB2GI read proposed budget for 1985 of $4140.00. Dues to remain at $15.00 per year

for members. It was voted and approved.

Chuck WA2TML proposed a control committee for the repeater. It was tabled and will be brought up at a Board

meeting.

The following nominations for club officers were made at the meeting:

President : Tom Gordon KB2GI

Vice President :


Chick Naylor WA2USI

Recording Secretary : Joe DiNovi WA2GFK

Corresponding Secretary : Bill Frambes WB2FJE

Treasurer : Bill Kardas N2BK

Board of Directors :


Dennis Sandole WB2GES

Steve Sassoon KRIM

Chuck Colabrese WA2TML

Walt Ashton WB2OYQ

Trustee : Rich Netherby WB2OCR

Old Business:

Ray Martin spoke on tower jacks. A price will be submitted.



Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club Board of Directors Meeting November 14, 1984

The monthly Board of Directors meeting was held at the home of Harry Jackson WB2GSF.

Present were:



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Vice President Tom Gordon KBPGI


Recoding Secretary Len Kravitz KD2CR


Technical Committee members : Chuck Colabrese WA2TML, Walt Ashton Jr WB2OYQ, Russell Stafford

WB3JVX, were also present.


The Treasurers report showed a balance on hand of $18,045.41.

The following bills were approved for payment:

Phone bill at water tower: $11.19

Phone bill at Washington Township repeater site: $144.30

Fruit basket for Ray Metzger AI2B: $22.21

Cards and stamps: $1.70

Liability Insurance pro rata premium: $30.00

Committees: John K2JF, due to his teaching job, he has resigned as chairman of RFI and Legislative

committees.

Repeater Committee: Chuck WA2TML asked for more committee help and for the committee to be

autonomous. Motion was made that the repeater committee be autonomous, but responsible to the Board.

Metro-Com asked that a written agreement be made up on linkage of the 220 repeaters.

The Board voted to table the purchase of tower jacks.

A motion was made to rent storage space in Blackwood. The motion was tabled.

New Business:

The Board voted to sell old auto patch and tape recorder to Chick WA2USI for $1.00.

The Board voted to table Metroplex news service pending further study.

The Board discussed having a questionnaire filled out by each candidate for office and read before each

election.

The Board voted not to honor absentee ballots.



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Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club General Membership Meeting December 5, 1984






Richard Connor Jr WB2NPE

The President announced that Vernon Byrd N2DRD was in the hospital for by-pass surgery.

George Munns Jr KB2GW was given an award for timing out the repeater.

The following members upgraded to Extra:

Neil Sternstein K2RCH

Ernest Gigliobianco KB2AB

Next VEC will be held January 26, 1985 at Glassboro State College.

Committee Reports:

New badges were issued to Life members.

Chick WA2USI announced classes for Advanced and Extra starting January 28,1985 to May 20,1985 in Room

101 at Glassboro State College.

Jim KA2OSV stated that Club came in sixth place in our category at Field Day.

Ernie KB2AB gave thanks to Chick WA2USI, John K2JF, and Doug WA2NPD for help through the years in

his reaching Extra Class.

Old Business:

Tabled at the Board meeting was Metro-plex bulletins, tower jacks and storage rental.

New business:

Bill WB2FJE stated Trustees audited the Clubs books.

Herb K2HPV announced the Milt Goldman Award and presented it to Doug Gehring WA2NPD.

Chick WA2USI made a motion to build a trailer for the food stand. It was tabled for next Board meeting.

Ed W2SPV presented "Nobody of the Year " award to Harry WB2VXT.

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Rich WB2NPE spoke on January VHF sweepstakes.

Election Committee: Milt K3WIL with an assist from Russ N2ASV, Chris KC2PC, and Jim N2AIV conducted

the election of officers.

Elected were :

President : Thomas Gordon KB2GI

Vice President : Charles Naylor WA2USI

Recording Secretary : Steven Sosson KR1M

Corresponding Secretary : John Fisher Jr K2JF

Treasurer : William Kardas N2BK

Board of Directors : Charles Colabrese WA2TML and Darrel Gibson N2DIY

Trustee : Richard Netherby WB2OCR



Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club Board of Directors Meeting December 19, 1984

The monthly Board of Directors meeting was held at the home of Tom Gordon KB2GI.

Present were:



Director Darryl Gibson N2DIY


Director Chuck Colabrese WA2TML

Recording Secretary Steve Sosson KR1M

Vice President Charles Naylor WA2USI

Corresponding Secretary John Fisher K2JF


The minutes were read and approved as read with the exception of some discussion concerning the status of last

month's motion to make the Technical Committee autonomous.

The Treasurer's report showed a balance-on-hand of $17,953.12.

A general discussion was held on the topic of committees, specifically the apparent dormancy of many standing

committees. Tom KB2GI is going to contact all committee chairmen to see if they desire to stay on and revive

their committees. A new Membership Chairman may be needed. Some concern was also raised that general

membership meetings are dragging on too long.

The new member package will be updated and a membership list added. New members will be called up at only

one meeting - if not there, the package will be mailed. Charlie K2PQD will be notified of new members ASAP

for updating the lists.

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The Board's organizational structure was discussed and is as shown :

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT RECORDING SECRETARY

Trustees Programs Historian

Hamfest Committee Field Day Legislative Committee

Public Service

Long Range Planning

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY TREASURER DIRECTOR N2DIY

Volunteer Exams Awards

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DIRECTOR WA2FZB DIRECTOR WA2TML DIRECTOR KC2PC

Crosstalk Tech Committee Publicity Committee

RFI Constitution

DIRECTOR N2BPN DIRECTOR WB2GSF

Contests House Committee

Demonstrations

Old Business: The matter of the tower jacks was left on the table, as was the issue of storage space. Offers of

space by club members will be checked so as to avoid zoning problems.

New Business:

1. Chick WA2USI raised the idea of the club obtaining a trailer to be used for food-service at 'fests and

Field Days, possibly doing double duty as a communications trailer. The membership will be asked to

keep their eyes open.

2. Camden County RACES has advised their portable generator is no longer available for Field Day use by

GCARC. A free one may be available from the State. Chick WA2USI will investigate.

3. John K2JF wants to get 10 versions of each class of written exam from W5YI for use in VE testing -

cost is $29.95. We will procure and request reimbursement from Metroplex.

4. John K2JF will provide Chick WA2USI sample tests so Chic can judge what material his classes need to

cover.

5. John K2JF moved we spend $80.00 for 2,000 sheets of club letterhead paper and 2,000 club letterhead

envelopes. Seconded and approved.

6. John K2JF requested $3.75 for latest issue of FCC Part 97 to be used as part of VE activities. Approved.

7. John K2JF moved we subscribe to ARRL Letter at special rate of $19.95. Approved.

8. John K2JF advised that a letter and $40.00 check had been sent to ARRL so that GCARC would

continue to sponsor the World Phone Multi-Single award.

9. John K2JF is to check with Bill N2BK as to why we are not listed in World radio.

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10. John K2JF will send letter on behalf of GCARC to FCC supporting PRB-1.

11. Chick WA2USI requested $25.00 for use in training activities. Approved.

12. John K2JF requested $25.00 for VE activities. Approved.

13. Harry WB2GSF raised the idea of each committee having its own budget. This was discussed and will

be held in abeyance until budget time.

14. Tony WA2FZB advised that we should determine meeting locations for rest of year. Also proposed a

semi-membership drive: sign up 10, get 1 year's dues free.

15. Spirited discussion held on club's purpose and direction and the desire and/or need for a clubhouse.

16. Harry WB2GSF suggested that the club purchase some gear to be used as loaners. The idea will be

presented to the general membership.

17. Harry WB2GSF requested a 3 month absence due to work (assigned to Maryland) Approved.

18. Some criticism from last general meeting was aired and discussed. One member apparently felt the

elections were "shaky" and wants a vote on Eugene Bond Jr WB2UVB being allowed to sell at the

meetings. No action taken.

19. Tom N2BPN will initiate a new "Meet & Greet" committee to welcome visitors and new members to

our meetings.

20. Harry WB2GSF is 1985 Hamfest Committee Chairman!!

21. Repeater: Autopatch is up only when a designated control operator is monitoring, due to recent

incidents. DF'ing and alternate patch arrangements were discussed.

22. The following bills were approved for payment:

a. Gloucester County College $170.90 (84 Hamfest)

b. NJ Bell $24.66

c. Get well card $1.24

23. The Monroe Township Municipal Utilities Authority has approved use of the Williamstown water tower

for a repeater site A letter of appreciation and small gift will go to Bill Datz's Father-in-law for the

antenna mounting brackets he made for us.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned @ 2330 Hours.

Respectfully submitted: Steven Sosson KR1M/2, Recording Secretary 1985

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