After some initial problems getting the barbeque lit we managed to get the barbeque going and we had some hamburgers and hotdogs before the meeting got started.

Hurricanes…..The story continues:
After spending most of our last meeting discussing the hurricanes we thought we had enough hurricanes. Jeanne had different plans.
Luckily Boca was spared a direct hit and the damage was minimal. Some members did experience power outages but not as bat as during and after Frances.
Because most of the members present at the meeting were also present for the Palm Beach County ARES meeting on the 18th this subject was quickly closed

Membership Roster:Due to some confusion the membership roster was not jet handed in. Hank, N3HV will take care of this SAP.

New Member? (part 2)As Hank, N3HV mentioned last meeting John, KG4LCI and Kim, KG4OGJ had a daughter Haley, K?4???. We now have a picture of the happy family:

Upcoming events:
With the hurricane season hopefully behind us we can now focus on other parts of our hobby.

November 4 / 9 / 11 / 16 / 18 and 23(exam):

Do you want to become a licensed Amateur Radio Operator?
Classes will be held at FAU at the Science & Engineering building (bldg 43) Room 309.
Contact Hank, N3HV at 561-297-3416.

November 6 will be a busy day:

- Food for families. We are asked to help with collecting food donations from various Publix supermarkets in our area. Please contact Hank, N3HV if you would like to help.

- BRARA Free Flea at Plum Park Office Plaza, 141 NW 20th Street. We will be at the Free Flea trying to sell some of our equipment.

- ARRL CW Sweep Stakes (Nov. 6-7). Contact Sjaak, W4RIS if you want to participate.

November 13:

- Food for families. We are asked to help with collecting food donations from various Publix supermarkets in our area. Please contact Hank, N3HV if you would like to help.

November 20:

- ARRL SSB Sweep Stakes (Nov. 20-21). Contact Sjaak, W4RIS if you want to participate.

December 7:

- Holiday Party! Together with BRARA we will have our annual holiday party (pot-luck style) at the American Legion Hall at Plum Park Office Plaza, 141 NW 20th Street. We will of cause supply the fried turkey and you are asked to bring some food too!

Dues are due!
We have officially started the 2004 / 2005 season and all dues are now due. Please come to one of our meetings and activities and pay your dues for this season. You can also contact Hank, N3HV and make arrangements with him.

Equipment SALE:
The meeting ended with a sale of some equipment we gathered over time but are not using.
A small example of the equipment for sale:
EICO
- Signal generator Model 315 75Kc to 150Mc
- Audio Generator Model 377 Sine and Square wave
- RF Signal Generator Model 320

Heathkit:
- Capacitor checker Model IT-11
- Vacuum Tube Voltmeter VTVM Model IM-11 (bought by Greg, N4EN)
- Signal Tracer Model T4
- Sweep Generator Model IG-57
- VOM Model MM-1 (bought by Greg, N4EN)
- Laboratory Oscilloscope Model IO-12
- SB-303 receiver

Swan 250 6M Transceiver + PSU
Swam 350 HF Transceiver + PSU
TS 530-S HF Transceiver Mint! (bought by Greg, N4EN)
Allied SX-190 HF receiver Mint!
FRG-7 HF Receiver Mint!

The equipment that was not sold will be offered for sale at the November 6th Free Flea.

Our next meeting will be: November 16

Unofficial report by Sjaak W4RIS.