Hello all,

At the last meeting outreach for recruiting new hams was discussed.

A couple of thoughts. In the past we would use some of the funds from GHRC to buy a new set of ARRL study and operating books for the Bozeman Public Library as a donation. Generally we would replace the books every two years. I believe that the ARRL has a package price for a set. It might have been $200.00.

Another idea is the science school down by the Mall has shown and interest in setting up a station there.

Neil KL7JGS

Hello all,

Here are the new 2025 Members for ERA that donated via the PayPal method by 12-13-2024.

Thanks to all that have donated so far.

Thanks and 73,
Neil KL7JGS


Rob Maher NR7B

Mickey Lessley KK7NNE

Fredrich Robinson

Norm Reger KD7TQM

My apologies Fredrich, I haven't been able to find your call sign. Please let me know and I'll update the list.

Reminder: 88 repeater net

When:
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
8:00pm to 9:00pm
(UTC-07:00) America/Denver

Where:
146.88- 100Hz

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Description:
Tuesday night repeater net

Hello all,

As we get close to 2025 it's time to solicit donations for the Eaglehead Repeater Association (ERA). The amount suggested is $30.00. Everyone that donates for the year becomes a voting member of ERA for that year. Contributing members can also hold a board position. ERA is? a IRS 501(C3) so all donations are tax deductible.

There is some misunderstanding of the role that ERA plays in the local repeater systems. ERA is a separate entity from GHRC and MARLA and has a separate budget. ERA is responsible for the maintenance of the repeaters that it owns. Those repeaters are the Bridger Ridge 146.88, the Buck ridge 146.82, the West Yellowstone 146.720, MSU Cobleigh Hall 447.700 and all of the linking radios between the sites. ERA also holds the USFS permit for the Buck Ridge radio site and is a member of the Bridger Ridge Radio Users Group.? All donations go to purchase parts for the repeaters and pay other expenses as they come due. These expenses normally are liability insurance, site insurance for Buck Ridge and Bridger Ridge and site rent for Bridger Ridge. Expenditures normally run about $2000.00 a year. Currently in the bank we have $2645.27. Three years ago we has an equipment donation from the family of a silent key that was sold and that netted us about $3000.00. That helped keep us in the red until now with the additional yearly dues collected.

I'll cover ERA and explain more about it and it's role at the January GHRC meeting.

There are 4 current board members. They are Harley Leach (KI7XF) President, Neil Ramhorst (KL7JGS) Treasurer, Norm Reger (KD7TQM) Secretary, and Todd Gahagan (WA7U), the at large member appointed from GHRC membership. Board members hold a three year rotating appointment with one member replaced every year.

Donations can be made the following ways:

PayPal through GHRC the web site,

Direct through the PayPal Web Site. Search for Eaglehead Repeater Association

Send a check to the shared ERA-GHRC PO Box 4381 59772

At the GHRC monthly meeting.

I'll be acknowledging members as they donate here on the reflector.

Thanks,

Neil Ramhorst KL7JGS

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Let me know when. I will head up with you. I double checked all my gear to make sure it wasn't my stuff. Even had clear LOS and no luck.

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Hi Mark,

I will take over the 3rd and 5th week for net control of the W7ED Bridger Repeater Net.

Thank you,

KK7CJV Stacy

On Friday, December 6, 2024 at 06:59:51 AM GMT-7, Mark KU7O via groups.io <wgsllc@...> wrote:

Hi All:

I have been net control third and fifth Tuesday of month for past couple years and started looking for a replacement in July.? I had planned to stay on through end of 2024, but am going to be traveling this month and unable to stay on.? So...starting this month on 12/17 and 12/31 I will no longer be net control.? Hopefully someone will step up and take this over for the club.? Happy Holidays!

Reminder: 88 repeater net

When:
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
8:00pm to 9:00pm
(UTC-07:00) America/Denver

Where:
146.88- 100Hz

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Description:
Tuesday night repeater net

Reminder: Club Meeting

When:
Thursday, December 5, 2024
7:00pm to 8:00pm
(UTC-07:00) America/Denver

Where:
SAR Building

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Description:
GHRC monthly meeting
Arrive early for informal chit-chat.