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IMARS MEETING 17 NOV 2014

Our web site:  http://imars.x10.mx/

It was hard to write this, my pussy cat Samantha (Sammy) decided I needed company so came and parked her tail on my keyboard.
     We had a pretty good meeting, 11 present.  Alan KI4ZSK, our host and chief coffee maker, had the coffee ready and Bernie KJ4QML brought the donuts.  Bonnie Taylor WB4FSF, was back from her trip to Egypt. She passed around some pictures and told of her experiences.  I had pictures from a friend in Osteen of the biggest blacksnake I've ever seen, probably 8 feet long.

 Bud Thompson NØIA told us about a Volusia County EOC training session scheduled for 7 January at the Volusia EOC.  They would like to have hams attend.  The session will run 0800 until noon.  If you're interested contact Bud to arrange a possible car pool. (His number is on our web site.)

Don Partain KJ4FKT brought an antenna made from wire and PCV pipe. It all fits in a large tote bag and can be quickly erected almost anywhere.  The antenna was designed by Ed KJ4IEU.  I found a YouTube video showing the parts needed but can't find the follow on videos.  I've Tweeted Ed and asked for direction to the entire series.  You can see the first video at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgLk21zMa6g

Carlos Colón WA4ZKV put on a talk about old time radio.  He began with a detailed account of resistors and went on to explain how the "American Five" tube lineup was constructed to allow both AC and DC operation.  He will continue his talk in a series at future meetings.  Carlos is very knowledgeable in this area and was quite insistent that we pay attention ;-)





Don Colvin KC4UUM, spoke about a SkyWarn conference and open house at the National Weather Service station at Melbourne on Saturday December 6th 2014 at 421 Croton Road, Melbourne.  The open house will run from 10 am until 4 pm.

We discussed the annual Christmas picnic which will be on the 8th of December at the same place we meet every week. (The DeBary EOC next to the fire station and adjacent to the new City Hall.)  We will meet at 10 a.m. and plan to eat at 11 a.m.  Bring plates, utensils and a dish to share.  Kenny and Shirley will be roasting a turkey again this year.  I will being the soft drinks and water, Alan will have a pot of coffee ready.  We have invited WestVars and hope that several will attend.

HERE ARE THREE MORE PICTURES.   SEE YA NEXT WEEK.