CVARC Meeting - March 2017

Highlights:

• Updated Constitution and By-Laws adopted by quorum of club members.
• Membership dues for continuing members are due by March 31, 2017.
• The 76 repeater is not "hearing" signals less than 50W at this time. Low-powere hand-held units are not connecting.
• Problems with the 76 repeater preclude its use for Sunday Night Net. Net will be conduction on the 49 repeater until further notice.
• Presentation: Antennas - Don G
  There is no simple answer to the question, "What type of antenna should I use?" It will depend on each user's available space, funds, and the intended purpose. Some topics discussed were:
• Affect on performance: antennas produces gain but do not “amplify” 
• “Gain” refers to the antenna’s ability to focus energy in one direction over another. Gain in dB is obtained by narrowing the focus of the signal beam 
• A saltwater stream can be used as an antenna (watch video)
• Antenna lengths and the “Antenna Tool” android app for determining need lengths
• Antenna mounts and ground plane 

Full Minutes: CVARC Meeting Minutes - March 2017