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-**April 2020 meeting has been cancelled:** We regret to announce that due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, we are cancelling the meeting for April, 2020. We do not know whether there will be future cancellations. If you wish to get e-mail announcements from the club, please [[http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/na0tc|subscribe to our mailing list]]. 
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 ==== About the Club ==== ==== About the Club ====
-The 285 TechConnect Radio Club - NAØTC was formed in 2006 by Steve - AIØW, Jim - KAØNZZ, and Nancy - KØNCC to provide a forum for technical discussions, presentations, and projects. We are an ARRL Special Service Club.+The 285 TechConnect Radio Club - NAØTC was formed in 2006 by Steve - AIØW, Jim - KAØNZZ, and Nancy - KØNNC to provide a forum for technical discussions, presentations, and projects. We are an [[https://arrl.org/|ARRL]] Affiliated Club.
  
 We want to provide a wide-range of learning for people interested in the technical and operating areas of ham radio to increase knowledge and license levels and provide a forum for technical learning and sharing of information. Everyone is welcome! We want to provide a wide-range of learning for people interested in the technical and operating areas of ham radio to increase knowledge and license levels and provide a forum for technical learning and sharing of information. Everyone is welcome!
  
-We are scheduled to be at [[http://intercanyonfire.org/|Intercanyon Fire Protection District]] station #3, 8445 South Highway 285, for our 2020 regular meetings. Exceptions will be posted here.+==== TechFest ====
  
-== TechNet == +For those who missed the TechFest, or would like to revisit the topics, please visit the [[techfests|TechFest]] page, where you can find the slides, videos, and a YouTube playlist for all the videos. 
-Please join us every Tuesday evening on the 145.145  repeater for the TechNet at 7PM.+==== TechNet ==== 
 +Please join us every Tuesday evening at 7PM on the CRA [[http://w0cra.org/mestaaehehe|145.145 repeater]] for the [[technet_radio_net|TechNet]] on-air discussion.
  
-== Mailing List == +==== Mailing List ==== 
-Notices go to our e-mail list. To subscribe or unsubscribe, please [[http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/na0tc|click here]].+Notices go to our e-mail list. To subscribe or unsubscribe, please [[http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/na0tc|click here]]. This list is used for club announcements only.
  
-==== Ways to Support Us ==== +==== Discussion List ====
-The 285 TechConnect Radio Club is a participant in the [[https://smile.amazon.com/|Amazon Smile program]]. To participate, click on that link, login with your Amazon account, search for "TechConnect", and choose our club. Then, check the box for the disclaimer: +
->Yes, I understand that I must always start at smile.amazon.com to support 285 Techconnect Radio Club Inc.  +
-I've noticed that if I've not already registered a Smile program preference, Amazon will prompt when adding an item to my cart, so that would be a method for using the program on a per-purchase basis, for those who don't wish to make the club a permanent preference.+
  
-We are also registered with the [[https://www.kingsoopers.com/o/store-services/community-rewards|King Soopers Community Rewards]] programYou will need to be a SooperCard participant to enroll in this program and choose our club as beneficiary. Search for the club nameor use our id numberKN433. +We have a group discussion list at groups.io for club members. To join the group, and participate, the link is [[https://groups.io/g/na0tc]]. Once you've joined the groupyou can use e-mailan app, or your web browser to post new topics and repliesWhen you apply for membership in the groupplease be sure to specify your first and last name and your call sign.
-==== New Officers for 2020 ==== +
-The club elected new officers for 2020, for the positions of President and Vice-President. Our new club President is Jim -- NØCOT, and Frank -- KØFEI has moved to the position of Vice-President. Jim -- KCØRPS continues as Secretary and Treasurer.+
  
-In appointed / volunteer positions, Jed -- KDØYMG continues as Web Manager and Club PR, with Robb -- KCØZGK continuing as TechNet Director. Bob -- KDØBRA will be serving as the Director of the Techfest Committee. Larry -- KØMHO will keep the coffee and doughnuts coming.+==== Ways to Support Us ==== 
 +Become a club [[membership|member]]!
  
-==== Notice Regarding Membership ==== +The 285 TechConnect Radio Club is registered with the [[https://www.kingsoopers.com/o/store-services/community-rewards|King Soopers Community Rewards]] program. You will need to be a SooperCard participant to enroll in this program and choose our club as beneficiarySearch for the club name, or use our id number, KN433. 
-In prior years, we have always included [[techfests|TechFest]] attendees in our membership rollsBeginning in 2019, membership in the club will be seperated from TechFest attendance. We would like to invite and encourage all interested amateur radio operators to support the club and become a [[membership|dues-paying member]]Dues are just $10 a year.+ 
 +==== Member Interest Poll ==== 
 +We recently polled our active membership, to see what sort of topics and activities are of interest. {{ :club:285_techconnect_june_2022_final_program_input_results.pdf |Here are the results}}. Speaking of which...
  
 ==== Call For Speakers ==== ==== Call For Speakers ====
 The club is always looking for speakers for our meetings. If you would like to share your knowledge of amateur radio operation or a related technical topic, or know of someone who can speak at one of our meetings, please contact [[Officers|our speaker coordinator]]. The club is always looking for speakers for our meetings. If you would like to share your knowledge of amateur radio operation or a related technical topic, or know of someone who can speak at one of our meetings, please contact [[Officers|our speaker coordinator]].
  
-==== Proposal for a club-sponsored remote station ==== +==== Club-sponsored remote station ==== 
-The club is working on the development and installation of a [[remoteclubstation|remote station]] for club member use. As always, we welcome offers of assistance for this effort. Please see the [[RemoteClubStation|Remote Club Station]] page for more information. +The club is operating a [[remoteclubstation|remote station]] for club member use. As always, we welcome offers of assistance for this effort. Please see the [[RemoteClubStation|Remote Club Station]] page for more information. 
-==== 2020 Meeting Schedule ==== + 
-**Our next regular meeting on April 4th2020has been cancelled.** The following scheduled meeting date is May 2nd, and we will continue to evaluate the coronavirus situation moving forward.+==== 2024 Meeting Schedule ==== 
 +We usually have regular [[meetings|meetings]] on the 1st Saturday of each month at 10AM, except July and December. Please [[http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/na0tc|subscribe to our mailing list]] for announcements. 
 + 
 +Our next regular meeting will be on __April 6th2024__at the [[https://www.bridgebc.org/|The Bridge Church at Bear Creek]], 3101 S Kipling St, in Lakewood. 
 + 
 +=== Directions === 
 +From US 285 and Kipling, go North on Kipling 1/2 mile, then turn right (East) on Dartmouth Ave. Take the next right onto Dartmouth Place -- you'll see the church on your right. The immediate next right is Kipling St., and from there you can turn into the church parking lot. Please proceed to the West side of the building for parking. The meeting room entrance is on the West side of the building. [[https://goo.gl/maps/rpDuRK5bLdgjfqbbA|Satellite view of the Bridge Church]] from Google Maps. 
 + 
 +The meeting is on the 2nd floor - stairs are on the right as you walk into the building. An elevator is available.
  
-We encourage attendees to bring their toys, projects, gear, etc. for show'n'tell, as long as it's related to amateur radio.+We have coffee and doughnuts available prior to the meeting.
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