Along those same lines, I have the club's 2-m (certainly), Cushcraft 
(probably), circularly-polarized (I think) beam in my shed.  I'm OK with 
keeping it for a while, but wanted to remind you all of its existence.  :-)

Peter



On 02/14/10 10:10, Judson Ahern wrote:
> I'm excited about the balloon project! I might even come out of my J. D.
> Salinger-esque seclusion to get involved. :-)
>
> I just wanted to remind folks that I have in my garage the *club's* Rohn
> roof mount. It cost us about $100 and is unopened and unassembled I'd
> very much like to get it out of my garage. :-)
>
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>
> It is a non-penetrating mount for a flat roof. A 2-3/8" diameter, 30"
> high mast is part of the mount. The base is secured using 8 cinder
> blocks, and a block is a nominal 8"x8"x16", so the base is apparently
> 32" on a side.
>
> 73,
>
> Jud W5JA
> ---
> Dr. Judson L. Ahern
> Professor Emeritus, Geophysics
> School of Geology & Geophysics
> University of Oklahoma
> Norman, OK 73019
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> ==============
>
> Hi all,
>
> Here are the important notes from tonight's meeting of the OUARC.
>
> Budget for 2010/2011:
> We discussed what items should be included in the budget request for the
> upcoming year of OUARC. Suggestions included coaxial cable, rope, office
> supplies, SD memory cards and other supplies for a follow-up to this
> year's planned high-altitude APRS balloon project, a battery charger,
> and a low-end laptop for the radio cabinet on the observation deck of
> the NWC. The budget will be compiled from these suggestions -- any
> concerns or suggestions regarding the budget for the 2010/2011 academic
> year should be directed to our treasurer Robin Tanamachi.
>
> APRS high-altitude balloon project:
> Options for temperature and moisture sensors on the high-altitude
> balloon were discussed. The idea to include a camera seems quite
> feasible, considering that an older camera that will support the needed
> firmware to support automated image capture can likely be obtained on
> e-bay for ~$20-$50. It was suggested that contacts at the NWC might be
> helpful in obtaining the actual weather balloon needed to lift the
> transmitter and instrument pack. Concerns or questions about the
> high-altitude balloon project should be directed to our "balloon
> officer", Aaron Botnick.
>
> Club Equipment:
> The club's HF antenna for use with the NWC observation deck cabinet has
> not yet been hooked up; the club repeater situation has not changed
> since our last meeting.
>
> Leadership / Officers:
> The position of OUARC Secretary has recently been vacated -- if any
> student member is interested in joining the club leadership and filling
> this position for the remainder of the 2009-2010 schoolyear, a special
> election can be held at the next meeting. The main duties of the
> secretary include attending club meetings, taking down notes/minutes,
> and relaying those minutes to the club via the OUARC listserv, in a
> format similar to the notes you are now reading. Anyone interested in
> the secretary position should contact our president Zac.
>
> Next meeting:
> The next meeting of the OUARC is tentatively scheduled for Saturday Mar.
> 6th. Zac will e-mail additional details to the list regarding time and
> location at a later time.
>
> ----------
>
> -Nate (AE5IG)
>
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