Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Location: Zoom
Directors and Officers present: Ralph W1DAR, Jay S N2ELG, Mike K8BQ, Barry KO4FBU, Bonnie KC2JVS, Benett AC2NI, George WA2VNV
Members present: Fred KB4EE, Henry WA2ROA
President Ralph W1DAR called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm local.
President: Ralph W1DAR
Reserve Fund – Ralph motioned to increase our reserve fund from $5000 to $10000 after an anonymous donation from a member. Seconded by Barry. The motion carried.
Donated KX3. Barry motioned to propose that BRARA accept a proposed swap by Fred for our donated KX3 with an Icom 7300 and a power supply. Jay seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Repeater discussion. It was suggested that we place a dual band antenna on the top of the crank up tower to try to get somewhat better performance than the discone we are currently using. Estimated cast of $300. Discussion that we should use 1/2 in LDF not LMR400 to minimize noise. How would we handle raising and lowering the tower using cable with minimal flex? How would be go around the rotator? Noise from diplexer? This wouldn’t be done until it cools down.
A/C service has been ordered. They are coming tomorrow.
Secretary: Mike K8BQ
Minutes have been posted for the July BOD meeting. Motion to accept by Jay S, seconded by Barry. Motion carried. Current membership is 134. Issues with library availability. Need to move September meeting to 9/8 in the library. October meeting will need to be in the Shack 10/6. September BOD meeting 9/16. October BOD 10/16
Treasurer: Bonnie KC2JVS
Cash Flow August 12, 2026
December 31, 2025 Available Balance $14,060.90
July 31, 2026 Available Balance $12,983.64
August 12, 2026 Available Balance $ 17,894.35
Income: $5,043.51
Income includes: $5.000 donation and $43.61 membership:
Expenses: $132.90
Expenses include: $59.01 for replacement batteries for USP units in shack, $38.89 for water and snacks for August, $35 for refund of duplicate membership payment
Not included: $39.95 for microphone cable for station 1
Above amounts include reserve funds of $10,000
Balance available for operating capital after deposits and expenses clear: approximately $7,854.40
Miscellaneous Topics:
George WA2VNV – We should recycle the AED battery
Possible speaker Septrember or October Howard Groveman in person. DX101 working the HF bands
Next Board meeting:
September Board meeting will be 9/16/2026 at 6:00 PM
Motion to adjourn by Jay S seconded by George. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Greenfeld K8BQ, Secretary