We had a GREAT antenna building class after the Feb 4th meeting. Dewayne KB9TQJ provided materials (and (Knowledge!) to build a 2 meter yagi(s)which was tuned to the repeater freq. with a SWR of 1.2 to 1.7 average. It was a great way to spend time with some GREAT people and friends. Now we need to put together a FOX hunt, Now that we have some directional yagi(s). It was a really great time and good club comradery. Thanks again to Dewayne for making this possible. 
SPARK Field Day 2020
Sedalia HAMS!
Our field day this year is shaping up and is sure to be a great time. Things will begin around 10am this Saturday and the actual Field Day Event will start at 1pm. I have put together a spreadsheet of what our targeted day will look like, however if thigs need changed that will be no big deal, we’re keeping it fun!!!
I am very excited to be setting up at this new location and I hope it is convenient for everyone to stop by and participate. I personally want to invite each and every Club Member / Associate / Friend or ANYONE that has interest in HAM radio to stop in and visit, participate and eat with us. Dinner will be at 5pm this Saturday, We have a post on Facebook describing our dinner Saturday.
I hope to see you there. Bret W0VK
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Click below to download and view log (.xlsx format – Excel)
Monday (March 2nd) at 7pm the National Weather Service will be conducting storm spotter training for the Sedalia-Pettis County EMA. This training is by invite only. EMA Director Trisha Rooda is inviting all members of SPARK to attend. Training will be at the Pettis County Courthouse. Hope to see you there. 73’s KE0QYA
S.P.A.R.K. CLUB ELECTION RESULTS
President – Bret Kuhns W0VK
Vice President – Richard Camirand KE0QYA
Secretary – Harry Burford K0TV
Treasurer – John Cline N0XG
Our elected officers ran unopposed.
The previous Club Officers were thanked for their service and devotion to the club. Paul Withers – KD0ETL ; Brooks Baker – KA0JWA; Lana Langford – KD0IZG.
The club would not be where it’s at without all the support of the members and the work of the officers. As we look forward to 2020 please help us grow and expand our base and community involvement by participation. This can be as big as owning and leading a project for the club or just being that Operator that doesn’t let a call on the repeater go unanswered. Lets make it a great year and “Make Amateur Radio Great Again!”
Weather Net on 12-04-2019 @ 12:05
Thanks to the following for checking in to the SPARK weather net today: W3MEB, KØTV, NØXG, KDØETL, KDØWLB, NØEE, KEØVCR, KDØOPS, & KDØWXT. Great job everyone!!
Special thanks to Richard – KEØQYA for taking on the task of Managing net control.
Club Shirts
For all who were not at the last meeting. “Doc” W3MEB is ordering new club shirts. Get with him if you would like to order one. Please ask him about the pockets!
NEW – SIMPLEX NET – WEDNESDAY NIGHT @ 20:00 (8:00 PM)
Ok, If you missed the meeting yesterday we won’t blame you, but you now owe Doughnuts the next meeting. We know who you are! Just joking about that to getting your attention!
It was decided to try to open up a Simplex net on 147.030 with a change ( NO TONE), this will be every Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM. The purpose is to establish a common freq. if the repeater is down and to see how efficient this is to work. Hope to hear you on the air! Please contact Paul Withers (KDØETL) kd0etl@outlook.com
NEW CLUB ITEM – CLUB DECALS
Get your club decal while they are in stock. For $5.00 you too can proudly promote your support of the S.P.A.R.K. ! At 4″ in diameter that is $1.25 an inch! Talk about value. Keep in mind the proceeds from these are donated back to the club for some new potential projects to grow the club.
Please contact Nick Camirand (KEØNIL) chamberlincamirandfarm@gmail.com OR
Richard Camirand (KEØQYA) ke0qya@yahoo.com
ATTENTION ALL HAM RADIO OPERATORS
Once a month they test the sirens in Sedalia on the 1st Wednesday of each month at noon. At that time I am going to run an exercise net for all hams in the area to check in to practice our emergency preparedness. In the event of an actual weather warning depending on conditions I will also try to run a net for the duration of the warning.
73’s and hope to hear your check-in,
Richard Camirand – KEØQYA
Radio Technician Class
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