6:10 PM, 2nd Wednesday Held at: 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos NM 87571
Potluck started at 5:30pm. Thanks to everybody for bringing food
Meeting Began at 6:10 with Donovan (K2AH) presiding
All members Present signed in
Guest and Member Introduction with 14 members present
Approval of August 13, 2025, meeting’s minutes. No questions were brought up and the Motion to approve was made by Greg (KF5TTO) and seconded by Tim (W5TNM)
The motion to Approve the agenda for tonight’s meeting was made by Mike (NM5MK) and seconded by Mike (KI6KGC) with the addition of the Route 66 QSO Party requested by Mike (NM5MK).
Treasurer's Report - Ed (KF5EIG) and Donovan (K2AH)
a) August Deposits - $182.02 membership dues.
b) August Expenses - $163.16 KCEC Internet & Electric, Domain renewal
c) August Ending Balance - $16,900.46
d) Financials posted on the Shack bulletin Board, and questions can be directed to Ed (KF5EIG) who updated the membership on upcoming expenses like the Echo Link Repeater project.
President’s remarks:
a) No Miscellaneous Matters to discuss.
b) Officer Update- Based on the bylaws, the election process of new officers begins for 2026. Current officers and board members were listed. Nominations should be made at next month’s meeting in October. Balloting will be handled via emailing, with voting happening at the November meeting.
c) Upcoming Events:
i) Paseo Project will be happening on September 12 & 13. Donovan (K2AH) explained the structure, locations and nature of the event and the role TARC members will play. A request was made to supplement the four members who have recently signed up. Members should arrive at the OPD around 6:30. The OPD repeater will be used.
ii) There will be another concert on the 27th featuring Nathaniel Ratliff. A request was made for support for this event. Emails will be sent out.
iii) Town of Taos Event, Halloween Oct 31. Town has requested support. This will be a volunteer event.
Old Business
a) No ARES or Grant Updates as respective responsible members were not present for the meeting. But Donovan (K2AH) updated with the conversations with Brian (NB5R) on the Red River Repeater update process. The 6,000.00-dollar application process was discussed and possibilities of waving the fee. The timing of completing the process may make the effort moot for this year.
New Business:
a) Echo Link Node Build Update, Ed (KF5EIG). All components have been purchased. Brian (NB5R) programmed the router. Research indicated that adjustments to the sound card need to be made, and we should be able to connect all components after the meeting. He explained the learning experience of connecting computers with radios, and the process of using the phone ap, computer and radios. Mike (NM5MK) explained to the members how the connection process works, how nodes are found and how the node needs to be registered with the Echo Link governing body. He related world examples of his experiences using Echo Link talking around the world, and how to access nodes via the phone ap. A discussion by members was had comparing Echo Link with the Allstar radio mode. Ed (KF5EIG) explained the purchased items in regard to the budget that he was given.
b) Mike (KI6KGC) will discuss the Route 66 QSO Party after the completion of the meeting.
The motion to close the business meeting was made by Dave ((KF5TVE) and seconded by Mike (NM5MK).