Florida Parishes VE Group - Testing sessions are scheduled for the last Sunday of each month [with the exception of holiday conflicts] at AmVets Post #68; 26890 Hwy 42 (jct. of Hwys 42 and 43) - Springfield, La. 70462 (approximately 3 miles south of I-12 at exit 32) at 2pm with $15 testing fee. Bring photo ID and any appropriate CSCE. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Find an Amateur Radio License Exam in Your Area.

Birthday Wishes for September go out to Brenda Ricks KG5KBS, David Oehler K4BHY, Sue Muller WD5BVC
If we missed your birthday, then please let us know.

SELARC Meeting Minutes

(Meeting Type: In-Person)

(Amite EOC, LA)

August 12th, 2025

Call to order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 7:03 pm

Pledge of Allegiance: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

Introductions: Done

Minutes of previous meetings: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• 1st motion to accept meeting minutes as posted by Tyrone N5XES
• 2nd motion by George KB5ILL
• All Approved

Members present: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD), Tyrone Burns (N5XES), Jeffrey Bodenstein (KJ5LSB), George (KB5ILL), Aaron Davis (N5OMM), Pat (KE5KMM), ED (KE5GMN), Mike (KI5GGP), Tim (WW5MD), Nick (N5MUN), Jerry (W5TE)

Guest present: Deborah (Bill’s Wife), Rossie (Mark’s Wife), Kirby Carpenter

Treasurers’ report: Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)

• 1st motion to accept the treasurer's Mike KG5GGP
• 2nd motion by Nick N5MUN
• All Approved

Bills / Correspondence:

• N/A

New member applications / renewals: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• Jeffrey Bodenstein KJ5LSB (Robert, LA)
• 1st motion to accept by Tyrone N5XES
• 2nd motion to accept by Nick N5MUN
• All Approved.

Health and Welfare:

• Ed and Mike both doing well enough to attend the meeting. We are glad to see them both recovering well.

ARES report: Pat Mason (KE5KMM) No Pat

• May - 92
• June – 107
• July – 88

Hamfest Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES)

• Working on getting vendors to come. Put the word out to any vendors.

Repeater Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES) & Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• Tickfaw
• Waiting to see when the grounding is down at the tower.
• Future Steps
• The Crescend Amplifier is in and ready to be installed.
• Power distribution in the cabinet.
• Cables came in for the amplifier.
• Tyrone handed out a function sheet on command on the 147.000 repeater.
• We need to check the A/C at Tickfaw.

• Hammond
• Waiting on Pete to complete the work on the 6 meter repeater.
• Future Steps
• Install new Kenwood repeater donated by Pete Liuzza (WB5ERM). Output power set to 15 watts.
• Duplexer needs to be tuned. Noticed more loss than desired.
• Power distribution in the cabinet.
• Cables came in for the amplifier.

Packet:

• HMU (Hammond, LA, North Oaks Hospital)
• Operational
• PCC (Ponchatoula Community Center)
• Operational
• W5TEO (Hammond)
• Operational

Old Business:

• None

Field Day: Ryan Dellucky (KI5NMJ) & Aaron Davis (N5OMM)

• Final results will be posted in ARRL magazine December issue.

Training - Russ WI5ARD

• September
• Ryan KI5NMJ - Helping someone in distress and relay urgent messages.
• Russ WI5ARD - Vertical vs. Loop Antenna Comparision.
• Future:
• Building a Yagi by Ryan Dellucky

New Business:

• Congratulations on the new licenses and/or upgrades from the VE Session of the Florida Parishes VE Group.
• Technician
• Sarah Dyson KJ5MJV, Denham Springs, LA, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• General
• Danny Oubre KJ5LWD, Paulina, LA, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Fox Hunt
• Please reach out to Ryan (KI5NMJ) if you are interested.

New Trustee suggested to be Ernie Bush

• 1st motion to accept by Ed KE5GMN
• 1st motion to accept by Tyrone N5XES
• Club shirts and or hats for events. Paul W2XXX will inquire about cost.
• Example Patch was made by Nick Munlin’s contact.
• Shirt $20
• Patch $13
• TTL $31 with text included

• September Meet & Greet (5 PM to 7 PM)
• Stuffed Potatoes & Poboys
• 1801 Nashville Ave., Hammond, LA
• September Meeting (7 PM to 8 PM)
• City of Hammond Fire Dept Admin
• 1290 SW Railroad Ave, Hammond LA 70403

Upcoming events / Hamfest / Cancellations:

• Huntsville August
• Saturday August 16, 2025 9AM to 4:30PM
• Sunday August 17, 2025, 9AM to 3PM
• 700 Monroe St. SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• Mike KI5GGP is attending
• Slidell EOC & ARRL Louisiana State Convention 2025
• Friday September 9, 2025, 2PM to 5PM
• Saturday September 10, 2025, 8AM to 2:30PM
• 2056 2nd St., Slidell, LA 70458

General discussion, presentation, or training:

• Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow <link>
• October 10-12, 2025
• Chris Fox (W5GLH)
• Waiting on confirmation weather or not SELARC will be able to set up a radio station at the event.
• Jamboree On The Air (October 18th)
• Timothy (AG5XK) Looking for help
• Possibly use the Hammond Fire Department

Motion to adjourn:

• 1st motion to adjourn meeting by Tyrone N5XES
• 2nd motion by Mike KI5GGP
• All Approved. All