April 1, 2025
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During the March QCWA meeting at Southern Recipes Grill on the 4th Saturday (3/22/2025) we discussed future membership and and activities for Chapter 41. It was decided that two endeavors would be beneficial and provide some solid resources and opportunities
for chapter members. Consequently, it was voted on and agreed that the following Chapter 41 executive orders would be issued and effective the first of April 2025:
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Chapter Membership
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In light of the ease of obtaining an Amateur Radio license it was decided that membership in the chapter should reflect the same. There are many Technician classes that generate new Technician class licensees in a weekend. Shortly thereafter, many upgrade
to General and Extra class within weeks or months. Therefore, we have recognized the rapidly expanding body of licensees, the expectation that things should happen quickly (no more waiting months for a license to arrive in postal mail) and the need of the
chapter to attract new members.
Be it resolved that any individual that has successfully passed and subsequently received an Amateur Extra Class license shall be eligible for full chapter membership. The key factor is for them to acknowlege and accept that the Quarter Century Wireless
Association itself, has existed for over a quarter century. They must agree to abide by the principles and philosophy of QCWA. National membership is not needed to be a chapter member.
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New Chapter Opportunity
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In light of uncertain economic conditions and the ability of the Amateur Radio community to afford radio equipment and accessories, it was decided that the chapter would acquire the assets and business of MFJ, Inc. from Martin Jue. This will provide opportunities
for chapter members to obtain equipment at a reasonable cost, help the Amateur Radio community at large, as well as provide employment possibilites for chapter members. Opportunities in sales, marketing and advertising, front office accounting and clerical,
engineering, manufacturing and repair will generate an abundance of opportunity. Therefore, be it resolved, that Chapter 41, in acquiring MFJ, Inc. will be able to provide mighty fine junk as well as anyone.
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Other Matters For Your Consideration
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Everyone have a wonderful April. If you haven't heard, K5LOL, Tom, suggested that we consider the use of NetLogger software for our Sunday morning QCWA nets. It would facilitate stations that may be farther away from net control, those running portable
or QRP equipment, have compromised antennas or those just wanting to ensure that they are recognized as a checkin to the net. It would not be a requirement for either net control stations or checkins to use the software. Let us know what you think.
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Here is a link where the free software may be downloaded: ?
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Here is a short video on what it is and what it does: ?
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73, Jim - W5WN
President
Chapter 41
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