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Home » February 2019 Meeting

February 2019 Meeting

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By Leo Salas (02-23-2019)

We started at about 10:15am with N5KCH presiding.

Newly elected Section Manager Steve Smith, KG5VK, thanked the Club for their support and explained several items on his plate to address right away when he officially takes office April 1, 2019.

Jerry Keisler, WA5KZA, gave a presentation on RFI noise from possible household sources.

The usual club business of minutes and treasure’s reports were given.

An updated list of local hams that are involved with the Club in the last year was passed out to those present.

Two new members joined. We welcomed Charles Penry, WA5VHU & his XYL.

The club fund raiser with the Lion’s Club brought done extra donations to the club.

Discussion about newly licensed members receiving a new HT was heard.

VE testing is next Saturday.

A location has been mentioned that is to be donated for future club meetings and events.

Mike Rice won the drawing. $33.00 & gave it back to the club.

The April Meeting will be moved to Mentorfest 2019 in Garland.

Posted by Leo

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Who We Are

Red River Valley Amateur Radio Club (RRVARC) is a licensed FCC radio operator (WB5RDD) and an affiliate of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) – The National Association for Amateur Radio®.

Club members – hams – are persons interested in amateur radio operations and public service. The Club and its members participate in public service events such as the Tour de Paris, Field Day and educational activities, as well as during emergency preparedness activations.

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The RRVARC is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.

Where We Meet

The Red River Valley Amateur Radio Club meets at Paris Municipal Court (2910 Clarksville St, Paris, TX 75460) usually on the 4th Saturday of each month.

Note: Special events like Field Day and some November and December meetings are excepted.  Check the events calendar for special location, dates and time.

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