W4CA

Roanoke Valley Amateur Radio Club (RVARC) is dedicated to the advancement of amateur radio, serving Southwest Virginia, since 1932

General Business Meeting June 12, 2026 Minutes

  1. Open the Meeting
  • Call to order
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Moment of silence
  • Introduction of members:  Due to inclement weather, we have a small group tonight.
  • Mission Moment – Marty played the video of Ted Cruz thanking Ham radio operators for their service. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZNeMXyCQ7Y

  1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
  • Minutes from the May 2026 meeting will be approved next month. They have now been posted on the website.

  1. Treasurer’s Report
  • Doug N4MGW Kabler gave the summary of current financial status. Balance on May 31 was 13,847.65
  • Motion to accept as presented by Ben KK4EWT Williams, seconded by Scott. Approved as presented
  • The audit passed.

  1. Event Reports
  • Past
    • Hamvention: Marty was overwhelmed.  Got a radio for a door prise for our hamfest, same as last year.
    • Robert discussed using online radio receivers.  New version: the Gateway, supports 15 SDRs. Today he launched an extension that will run on Edge or Chrome.   Get more at hams.live  and hams.live/tgl for the extension.  Contact him if you have any questions.

  • Upcoming
    • July 12 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike Nat’l Championships. They would like us to come back.  Take track of the racers as they pass the checkpoints. Set up the same 3 stations.  Main, red barn, Carvin’s cove parking lot.
    • Field Day June 27-28 at Lot 14, Virginia Western.  There will be a VE session at 10:00 on Saturday.  Marty will bring the Red Cross trailer and a generator. We will need band pass filters.  Linda will bring the band back.
    • August 1 Roanoke Hamfest—The venue will be at the Roanoke Fire and EMS training center at 802 River Avenue SE.

  1. Updates
  • W4CA website and social media (Linda): The website has a new page—the Trading Post, for listing radio equipment for sale, or wanted.
  • Next Meeting With Eating–Golden Corral, 1441 Town Square Blvd, Roanoke on June 13, 8:30 AM in the main room. Bring family and friends for socialization.

  1. Current Business
  • With field day this month, we will not have a Program meeting.

  1. New Business
  • Finances
    • Blue Host costs: $203.88
    • Pay for PO Box $196 Ben Burch motion, Bill second.
  • Linda makes a motion to buy another banner. Make sure it has grommets. Scott made the motion. James seconded.
  • 2026 Program Meeting Topics.
  • October 17-19 JOTA Dave will look into getting involved with the Blue Ridge Mountain Council.  There can be 2 merit badge sessions. Also GoFest is the same weekend.  Maybe we can organized both together.
  • September: Floyd has a preparedness summit.  The Red Cross will be involved, partner with FARS—Floyd amateur radio society.

  1. Open Discussion, Closing Remarks
  • Summary of action items
  • Set budget of $100 for meal for program speakers coming to Roanoke in July.

  1. Adjournment
  • Ben Williams motions to adjourn
  • 50/50 drawing not done because of small group.
  • Formal conclusion of the meeting