Recorded by Nancy Graff AG5MQ
Eric Gildersleeve KD7CAO welcomed two, 1st time members and guests.
Presentation: Introduction to Amateur Microwave Radio by Matt Kube W5ZCA vice president of North Texas Microwave Society.
ARRL: Michael Porter KF5LDJ reports the Medal of Honor escort is April 9, 2025. A search and rescue drill is scheduled for Saturday April 12, 2025.
Upcoming Events: Andrew Koenig reported on future and past events. Future events include Belton April 4-5; Texas State Parks on the Air April 12-13; Dayton Hamfest May 16-18, 2025; MS 150 last weekend in May in Tarrant County; DFW Ham Expo June 6-7; Field Day June 28-29, 2025. Robert Allen N5IKD reports the next rookie roundup, SSB, is Sunday April 13, 2025.
May Meeting: DCARA’s May 26, 2025 club meeting will not be held at the Denton County Administrative Courthouse. Alternate plans will be announced later.
Training: Nancy Graff AG5MQ reports a tech license class is scheduled for May 24-25, 2025. More details later.
Elections: Steve Mitchell W5STC reports the election committee did not receive any nominations and the current Vice President, Treasurer, and Operations/Programs Director will run for their positions. Ballots will be emailed early April.
Other Clubs: David Hume K5DTH reports the Robson Ranch radio club has doubled it’s membership, 68.
Other: Eric Gildersleeve reported on TDEM discussions to take over the TXICC interoperability communications. There is one House bill and 2 Senate bills covering this issue.
Meeting Adjourned.