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= CARC Meetings =
= CARC Meetings =


== Regularly Scheduled Meetings ==


== Regularly Scheduled Meetings ==
Regular meetings of the Casper Amateur Radio Club are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at '''1900hrs local'''. <br>
The two regular meetings every month are A Business meeting and an Activity meeting.


Regular meetings of the Casper Amateur Radio Club are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at '''1900hrs local'''.
===Business Meeting===
===Business Meeting===
The first meeting of each month is the business meeting. Held on the 1st Wed of each month. Here we discuss and make plans, votes on club business, pay bills, hold discussions on new business and more.


The first meeting of each month is the business meeting. Held on the 1st Wed of each month. We discuss current plans, hold votes, pay bills, discussions on new business and more. These meetings are held in the Westwood room at the NCSD Central Services Building - 970 N Glenn Rd.  
''Please note, only members in good standing may vote'' on club business, but visitors are welcome! Most radio discussion is held after the meeting.


Location is shown on this
Business meetings are normally held in the meeting/classroom of Air Innovations - 5000 CY Avenue
[https://www.google.com/maps/place/42%C2%B051'36.7%22N+106%C2%B020'23.8%22W/@42.86019,-106.3404902,207m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8760bcca1c580603:0x32be647cc2181061!2s970+N+Glenn+Rd,+Casper,+WY+82601!3b1!8m2!3d42.8604028!4d-106.3408604!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.8601894!4d-106.3399431 Google Map.]


Easiest way to get to the new Business Meeting location is:
Location and directions can be found on this
[https://www.google.com/maps/place/5000+CY+Ave,+Casper,+WY+82604/@42.8160534,-106.3880948,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8760a48cc2db3273:0x38ac1b7c5ee1a2cf!8m2!3d42.8160495!4d-106.3855199!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4d81s5?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3DGoogle Map.]


# - At the street light of North Poplar and English Ave, go West up the hill. (Away from the Dairy Queen.)
On that map, you can click the "Directions" button, enter your location and you'll be presented with a moving map that'll show you the way.
# Turn right on N. Glenn, and watch on your left for Central Services. Enter through the door at the flagpole.
 


Those that choose to, may gather at one of the local 'eateries' afterwards for "Pie and Coffee". Sometimes called a 'McDonald session' after one of our SKs. [[Silent_Keys | Bruce McDonald, KF7CFY]] often enjoyed pie and ice-cream after the meetings.
Those that choose to, may gather at one of the local 'eateries' afterwards for "Pie and Coffee". Sometimes called a 'McDonald session' after one of our SKs. [[Silent_Keys | Bruce McDonald, KF7CFY]] often enjoyed pie and ice-cream after the meetings.


===Activity Meeting===
===Activity Meeting===
The second meeting (held on the 3rd Wed of the month) is usually held at the same time the evening at the same location.


The second meeting (held on the 3rd Wed of the month) is usually held at the same time but at the EOC located in the "hall of justice" 201 N David - 2nd floor. [https://goo.gl/maps/Bn7P9nNSEg62 Map and Directions] - but may vary. Since this is an 'activity' meeting, the needs of the activity may dictate the location. Check the email reflector or ask on the .940 or .280 repeaters - most any time.
[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Air+Innovations/@42.8160599,-106.3879904,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8760bcedbb1de683:0x490ed9871956d1f8!8m2!3d42.816056!4d-106.3854155!16s%2Fg%2F11crzk4pp2?entry=ttu Air Innovations on CY Ave - 5000 CY Ave, Casper, WY]. Clicking that link should show you a map and if your current location is known to your device, will even provide you directions to get there.  


For meetings at the EOC, at least one of the elevators from the main lobby will be "unlocked" to stop on the second floor. Just take an elevator to the second floor and go through the door directly across the room from the elevators (heading North) and down the hallway. The EOC is on the right (East) side of the hallway a few doors down the hall.
Changes or updates will be shared on the [https://groups.google.com/g/carc-post email reflector]. It may well be that occasionally we meet at a ham's shack, tower site or some other location. It's not often, but it can happen. We'll be sending updates to the aforementioned email reflector with details when that happens.
 
Information on previous activity meetings can be found on the [[Activity Meetings]] page.


===Talk in Frequency===
===Talk in Frequency===
 
Meeting "talk in" is on .940 or the .235 repeaters (see the [[Main_Page| Main Page]] for local repeater details). If you happen to be closer to the meeting site: 146.520 simplex. You may also find someone on 449.575+ (173.8 hz tone).
Meeting "talk in" is on 145.235- (100hz tone) if you're a ways out or 146.520 simplex if you close in or downtown. You may also find someone on 449.575+ (173.8 hz tone).


===Who can attend?===
===Who can attend?===
'''We always welcome anyone interested in learning about amateur radio, finding out how to get licensed, or just curious about what us "hams" do.''' Of course any and all licensed operators are welcome and encouraged to get involved!
'''We always welcome anyone interested in learning about amateur radio, finding out how to get licensed, or just curious about what us "hams" do.''' Of course any and all licensed operators are welcome and encouraged to get involved!
=Password Restricted Info=
The passwords for access to the following areas are available to all club members in good standing. They're changed every year - usually early January. If you don't have the current password, contact any of the club officers. Please, do not share passwords with anyone. Thanks!
== Membership Roster ==
A link to the roster of current members can be found on the member's only page [http://casperarc.net/minutes/index.html here].
== Meeting Minutes ==
NOTE: Minutes are no longer archived here
Instead, they're emailed out to the membership via the CARC email reflector. See the link to the left under 'CARC Online' for the reflector.
Old PDF files of meeting minutes up to Jan of 2019 are available [http://casperarc.net/minutes/index.html here].

Latest revision as of 03:56, 17 October 2024

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CARC Meetings

Regularly Scheduled Meetings

Regular meetings of the Casper Amateur Radio Club are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 1900hrs local.
The two regular meetings every month are A Business meeting and an Activity meeting.

Business Meeting

The first meeting of each month is the business meeting. Held on the 1st Wed of each month. Here we discuss and make plans, votes on club business, pay bills, hold discussions on new business and more.

Please note, only members in good standing may vote on club business, but visitors are welcome! Most radio discussion is held after the meeting.

Business meetings are normally held in the meeting/classroom of Air Innovations - 5000 CY Avenue

Location and directions can be found on this Map.

On that map, you can click the "Directions" button, enter your location and you'll be presented with a moving map that'll show you the way.

Those that choose to, may gather at one of the local 'eateries' afterwards for "Pie and Coffee". Sometimes called a 'McDonald session' after one of our SKs. Bruce McDonald, KF7CFY often enjoyed pie and ice-cream after the meetings.

Activity Meeting

The second meeting (held on the 3rd Wed of the month) is usually held at the same time the evening at the same location.

Air Innovations on CY Ave - 5000 CY Ave, Casper, WY. Clicking that link should show you a map and if your current location is known to your device, will even provide you directions to get there.

Changes or updates will be shared on the email reflector. It may well be that occasionally we meet at a ham's shack, tower site or some other location. It's not often, but it can happen. We'll be sending updates to the aforementioned email reflector with details when that happens.

Information on previous activity meetings can be found on the Activity Meetings page.

Talk in Frequency

Meeting "talk in" is on .940 or the .235 repeaters (see the Main Page for local repeater details). If you happen to be closer to the meeting site: 146.520 simplex. You may also find someone on 449.575+ (173.8 hz tone).

Who can attend?

We always welcome anyone interested in learning about amateur radio, finding out how to get licensed, or just curious about what us "hams" do. Of course any and all licensed operators are welcome and encouraged to get involved!