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 October go out to Joe Locascio K5KT, Ed Mason III KE5GMN, Ralph Shaw K5CAV
If we missed your birthday, then please let us know.

SELARC Meeting Minutes

(Meeting Type: In-Person)

(Hammond Fire Department, LA)

September 9th, 2025

Call to order: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD) at 7:00 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 Ernie (N5NIB)
• All Approved

Members present: Russ (WI5ARD), Tyrone (N5XES), Jeffrey (KJ5LSB), Aaron (N5OMM), Pat (KE5KMM), ED (KE5GMN), Mike (KI5GGP), Nick (N5MUN), Kurvy (KJ5HLO), Louie (KG5EFQ), Greg (W5IDD) Mark (KJ5DKD), Ernie (N5NIB), George (KB5ILL), Nathan (KF5HXB), Bill (KF5YBY), Ryan

Guest present: Rossie (Mark’s Wife), Ryan (Nick’s son), Jonathan Tindall, Deborah (Bill’s wife)

Treasurers’ report: Mike Jackson (KI5GGP)

• 1st motion to accept the treasurer's Tyrone (N5XES)
• 2nd motion by Ed (KE5GMN)
• All Approved

Bills / Correspondence:

• N/A

New member applications / renewals: Russ Plyler (WI5ARD)

• N/A

Health and Welfare:

• N/A

ARES report: Pat Mason (KE5KMM)

• Nets averaging around 22
• ARES HF Sunday Net at 6:45-7:00 PM on 3.878 MHz

Hamfest Committee: Tyrone Burns (N5XES)

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

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's December issue.

Training - Russ WI5ARD

• September
• Ryan KI5NMJ - Helping someone in distress and relay urgent messages.
• Russ WI5ARD - Fanpole Dipole vs. Horizontal Loop Antenna Comparison.
• 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
• N/A
• General
• N/A
• Extra
• Danny KJ5LWD Oubre from Paulina, LA
• Fox Hunt
• Please reach out to Ryan (KI5NMJ) if you are interested.
• 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

• October Meet & Greet (5 PM to 7 PM)
• La Carretta
• 122 SW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422
• October Meeting (7 PM to 8 PM)
• Amite EOC
• 114 N Laurel St, Amite, LA 70422

Upcoming events / Hamfest / Cancellations:

• Slidell EOC & ARRL Louisiana State Convention 2025
• Friday September 12, 2025, 2PM to 5PM
• Saturday September 13, 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
• Christmas Party location
• Middendorf’s Manchac
• 30160 US-51, Akers, LA 70421

Motion to adjourn:

• 1st motion to adjourn meeting by ED (KE5GMN)
• 2nd motion by Tyrone (N5XES)
• All Approved. All