PROCEEDINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE MEETING

1.

Opening Remarks

Bob, VE3ODR, welcomed everyone to the meeting and called the Committee to order at 1915 hours.

2.

Treasurer’s Report 

Darrell, VA3DG tabled an end-February account statement ($914.87).  A membership report was not available.

3.

Tower.  The tower is nearing the end of its effective life.  Considering that the current 5-year lease expires in November 2007, the Committee went in-camera to discuss the option to move to a different site.  A decision was taken to conduct more fact finding on that option.  Secretary for action. 

Len, VA3LM, has a 120-foot commercial self-standing tower that he is prepared to donate to the Association if a decision is taken to renew a lease at the current location.  Associated costs would include the placement of a 7 cubic yard poured concrete base.  Ted Pino VA3TWP, a member of the repeater committee, has done some preparatory research on the cost of assessing whether it would be cost effective to refurbish the existing tower.

4.

Linking 6m Repeater

Steve Canney, VA3SC, had approached the Association via e-mail with a request to link the 6-metre repeater to a network composed of the VA3ODX (Burlington), VA3GTU (Toronto), VE3CAY (Newmarket), VA3OPS (Orillia), and possibly in the near future a Collingwood UHF repeater.  Two additional BC repeaters may be added to the mix:  VE7TRU at Kamloops (Thompson River University club station which is solar powered) and VE7RAM, a repeater near Kamloops.  There is no link equipment needed at LSR; VA3SC and associates propose to link LSR to their network via an intermediary station at Newmarket.

Given the LSRA’s mission to promote experimentation the Committee enthusiastically approved the request.  However, given the intention to invoke tone control on all LSRA repeaters it was requested that VA3SC assist with the costs associated with the 6m repeater.  Secretary for action.

5.

147.315 Repeater

The Association is in possession of a MSR 2000 repeater with crystals for the .315 pair.  A work party will be organized to prepare this repeater for installation at the site.  VA3LM/VE3ODR for action.

6.

146.850 Repeater

Bob VE3ODR reported that Chuck Doubrough, VA3SD, has donated a second MSR 2000 to the Association.  A project will be initiated to upgrade the .850 machine.  Repeater committee for action.

7.

General Meeting

The next General Meeting will be held at 1930 hours on 1 May 2007.  The Secretary was asked to approach the Army, Navy, Air Force Club to see if their facilities would be available.