Meeting:2014/08/21 - Revision history

DavidNewman at 10:26, 22 August 2014

2014-08-22T10:26:23Z

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	** Is all the committee currently on the list at [[sown:Developers:MailingLists/Committee]]		** Is all the committee currently on the list at [[sown:Developers:MailingLists/Committee]]
	** At very least Murray needs to be added.		** At very least Murray needs to be added.
	Maybe Phil can setup a committee [at] suws.org.uk, then we have control over it rather than having to ask ECS postmaster. * However, it would be worth maintaining both, in case people accidentally continue to use the @sown.org.uk one.		** Maybe Phil can setup a committee [at] suws.org.uk, then we have control over it rather than having to ask ECS postmaster.
			*** However, it would be worth maintaining both, in case people accidentally continue to use the @sown.org.uk one.
	* AOB		* AOB

DavidNewman at 16:13, 20 August 2014

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	** Ask SUSU TV if they're interested (short-range camera links)		** Ask SUSU TV if they're interested (short-range camera links)
	** SOWN WiFi by coordinates		** SOWN WiFi by coordinates
	* Space Flight Society ARE interested in helping us.
	* Current status		* Current status
	** We have: Rotator, triband vertical, poles		** We have: Rotator, triband vertical, poles
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	** To fix: HF antenna		** To fix: HF antenna
	** We might not have enough: coax		** We might not have enough: coax
			* Space Flight Society ARE interested in helping us.
	* We should start talking to other societies, to see if they are interested.		* We should start talking to other societies, to see if they are interested.
	* We should tell someone in SUSU that we're doing this.		* We should tell someone in SUSU that we're doing this.

DavidNewman at 16:12, 20 August 2014

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	** Should we have a general rule not do exams in August as invigilator / room availability is always a bit patchy.		** Should we have a general rule not do exams in August as invigilator / room availability is always a bit patchy.
	** Next exam dates: List of full exam dates [http://rsgb.org/main/clubs-training/advanced-examination-dates/ here]		** Next exam dates: List of full exam dates [http://rsgb.org/main/clubs-training/advanced-examination-dates/ here]


	=== [http://www.stfc.ac.uk/chilbolton/default.aspx Chilbolton Atmospheric Radio Observatory] ===		=== [http://www.stfc.ac.uk/chilbolton/default.aspx Chilbolton Atmospheric Radio Observatory] ===

DavidNewman: /* Licence Exams */

2014-08-20T16:12:21Z

Licence Exams

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	=== Licence Exams ===		=== Licence Exams ===
	* The Amateur Radio exam that never was on the 20th August		* The Amateur Radio exam that never was on the 20th August
	** Should we a general rule not do exams in August as invigilator / room availability is always a bit patchy.		** Should we have a general rule not do exams in August as invigilator / room availability is always a bit patchy.
	** Next exam dates: List of full exam dates [http://rsgb.org/main/clubs-training/advanced-examination-dates/ here]		** Next exam dates: List of full exam dates [http://rsgb.org/main/clubs-training/advanced-examination-dates/ here]


	=== [http://www.stfc.ac.uk/chilbolton/default.aspx Chilbolton Atmospheric Radio Observatory] ===		=== [http://www.stfc.ac.uk/chilbolton/default.aspx Chilbolton Atmospheric Radio Observatory] ===

DavidNewman at 16:12, 20 August 2014

2014-08-20T16:12:02Z

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	* Mentioned by Quintin - could probably get a free visit/tour as a uni club.		* Mentioned by Quintin - could probably get a free visit/tour as a uni club.
	** Maybe a good activity for 2014-15 newbies?		** Maybe a good activity for 2014-15 newbies?


	=== Outings/Events ===		=== Outings/Events ===

	* VHF Field day (05/07/2014 -> 06/07/2014) - results?		* VHF Field day (05/07/2014 -> 06/07/2014) - results?
	** Possible for next year sites - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combe_Gibbet ? (field nearby belongs to the hang-gliding club)		** Possible for next year sites - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combe_Gibbet ? (field nearby belongs to the hang-gliding club)

DavidNewman at 16:11, 20 August 2014

2014-08-20T16:11:44Z

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	==== Antennas ====		==== Antennas ====
	* Would require us spending time/money putting our antennas back on our mast - funding application next year		* Would require us spending time/money putting our antennas back on our mast - funding application next year
	* Ideas: 23cm at bottom, SURGE FM broadcast above ~~that~~ (we'd help them get back on the air), HF antenna of some sort, 70cm+2cm with dual-band rotator, triband 2m/70cm/other vertical antenna on top of ~~that.~~		* Ideas (sensible):
	* ~~Silly idea~~: ~~large~~ SUWS flag on top concealing a loop antenna		** 23cm at bottom
	* Ask SUSU TV if they're interested (short-range camera links)		** SURGE FM broadcast above 23cm antenna (we'd help them get back on the air)
	* SOWN WiFi by coordinates		** HF antenna of some sort
			** 70cm+2cm with dual-band rotator
			** triband 2m/70cm/other vertical antenna on top of dual-band rotator
			* Ideas (silly):
			** Large SUWS flag on top concealing a loop antenna
			** Ask SUSU TV if they're interested (short-range camera links)
			** SOWN WiFi by coordinates
	* Space Flight Society ARE interested in helping us.		* Space Flight Society ARE interested in helping us.
			* Current status
	* We have: Rotator, triband vertical, poles		** We have: Rotator, triband vertical, poles
	* To build: 2m Yagi, 70cm Yagi, remote control computer		** To build: 2m Yagi, 70cm Yagi, remote control computer
	* To fix: HF antenna		** To fix: HF antenna
	* We might not have enough: coax		** We might not have enough: coax

	* Darren recommends finding a more suitable zone, eg Creative Industries (since that's where everyone else is).
	* We probably shouldn't change zone until Dave has his money.
	* Maybe go to SUSU and encourage them so that it will be voted on by the council as a joint thing.


	* We should start talking to other societies, to see if they are interested.		* We should start talking to other societies, to see if they are interested.
	* We should tell someone in SUSU that we're doing this.		* We should tell someone in SUSU that we're doing this.
	* Tyler and Murray will start talking soon.

	== Joint Agenda ==		== Joint Agenda ==
	=== SUSU ===		=== SUSU ===
	* General discussion about matters SUSU		* General discussion about matters SUSU
			* Finding a more suitable zone, e.g. Creative Industries
	* Funding round 1 has started. Deadline: 23:59 31st August		* Funding round 1 has started. Deadline: 23:59 31st August
	** See [[Funding Application 1 2014-2015]]		** See [[Funding Application 1 2014-2015]]


	=== Other ===		=== Other ===

DavidNewman: Added agenda

2014-08-20T16:05:33Z

Added agenda

New page

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|time=18:00
|date=2014/08/21
|endtime=20:00
|enddate=2014/08/21
|location=59/1257
}}
== Amateur Radio ==

=== New UHF/VHF transceiver ===
* Dave Newman has received reimbursement into his bank account.

=== Licence Exams ===
* The Amateur Radio exam that never was on the 20th August
** Should we a general rule not do exams in August as invigilator / room availability is always a bit patchy.
** Next exam dates: List of full exam dates [http://rsgb.org/main/clubs-training/advanced-examination-dates/ here]

=== [http://www.stfc.ac.uk/chilbolton/default.aspx Chilbolton Atmospheric Radio Observatory] ===
* Mentioned by Quintin - could probably get a free visit/tour as a uni club.
** Maybe a good activity for 2014-15 newbies?

=== Outings/Events ===

* VHF Field day (05/07/2014 -> 06/07/2014) - results?
** Possible for next year sites - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combe_Gibbet ? (field nearby belongs to the hang-gliding club)
** Can we collate the good photos on the photos page?

=== <s>Spring</s> End of academic year 2014 Newsletter Finalisation ===
* Newsletter
** [http://www.suws.org.uk/Newsletter/2014-02] [https://docs.google.com/a/scorpia.co.uk/document/d/1mOOoQCueribZdbM_m7FVsjZFx7bzTlCGlqK7Twtnq24/edit?pli=1#]
** A few tweaks/finalisations required
*** Add VHF NFD, make it and end of academic year newsletter.
** We need a list of people to whom to send it.

=== QSL Cards ===
* QSL card design competition
** Photos taken at VHF NFD
** Please design/submit designs ASAP.
** Closing date TBD (but probably once we have funding for them)
** Funding - see joint agenda

* Received QSL cards
** Tyler has them
** We need to figure out what to do with them - scan them? Put them in an album?

=== Shack in SUSU ===
* Our old shack (office) is being turned into a meeting room, maybe
* Plan to try to get a corner in it for use as a shack when there's no meeting (or remote control when there is a meeting)

==== Antennas ====
* Would require us spending time/money putting our antennas back on our mast - funding application next year
* Ideas: 23cm at bottom, SURGE FM broadcast above that (we'd help them get back on the air), HF antenna of some sort, 70cm+2cm with dual-band rotator, triband 2m/70cm/other vertical antenna on top of that.
* Silly idea: large SUWS flag on top concealing a loop antenna
* Ask SUSU TV if they're interested (short-range camera links)
* SOWN WiFi by coordinates
* Space Flight Society ARE interested in helping us.

* We have: Rotator, triband vertical, poles
* To build: 2m Yagi, 70cm Yagi, remote control computer
* To fix: HF antenna
* We might not have enough: coax

* Darren recommends finding a more suitable zone, eg Creative Industries (since that's where everyone else is).
* We probably shouldn't change zone until Dave has his money.
* Maybe go to SUSU and encourage them so that it will be voted on by the council as a joint thing.

* We should start talking to other societies, to see if they are interested.
* We should tell someone in SUSU that we're doing this.
* Tyler and Murray will start talking soon.

== Joint Agenda ==
=== SUSU ===
* General discussion about matters SUSU
* Funding round 1 has started. Deadline: 23:59 31st August
** See [[Funding Application 1 2014-2015]]

=== Other ===
* Plans for Freshers / new members
* Room booking
** Dave Newman has received an email confirming we have Thursday 18:00-20:00 booking from week before Freshers' week until the end of June 2015 for Zepler CLS room 59/1257. This has been forwarded to committee.
** We should see if there is some way of checking this on-line or waiting until the first booked week and check the timetable outside the room, if they are still putting those up.
* Updating committee list.
** Is all the committee currently on the list at [[sown:Developers:MailingLists/Committee]]
** At very least Murray needs to be added.
** Maybe Phil can setup a committee [at] suws.org.uk, then we have control over it rather than having to ask ECS postmaster. *** However, it would be worth maintaining both, in case people accidentally continue to use the @sown.org.uk one.
* AOB

== SOWN ==
No SOWN agenda this week.