I began this project with a lot of questions about the history
of the Midland Amateur Radio Club. In reading the 40 years worth
of notes by the past 40 Secretaries of MARC I was in amazement
and total awe. I hope to be able to share with you some of the
many facts regarding the colorful and interesting MARC
history.
I hope you will enjoy reading this as much as I did in
researching it, and find it a learning experience as I
have............
Beverly Harwood KC5BNT 1994
President------Ray Epps W5QGR
Secretary-----F.R.O'Kelley W5VOH
Treasuer-----F.R.O'Kelley W5VOH
The trustees were appointed by the President they were;
J.R. Searles W5SMJ
Jim Velvin W5KID
Jim Giles W5GBQ
Ray Knowles W5GET
Rudy Rubin W5GGC
There were 24 members in 1955. Meetings were held on the 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month. Officers elected for the year were
elected in March. The original club house was built in 1955. It
was a cement block building. The land was purchased from the city
for $1.00. With the stipulation that it would revert back to the
city if it was not used by the club.
President------------R.M.Rubin W5GGC
Secretary-Treasurer---------F.R.O'Kelley W5VOH
This year the club had a T.V. raffle to raise funds for the
club. Bill Fry WN5EQY became the first program chairman. The very
"FIRST Swapfest" is mentioned in the notes referring to the
previous year of 1955. With its success they decided to do it
again. Majority rule was passed.
President-------------- F.R. O'Kelley W5OVH
Vice President ---- Glen Howard W5BWV
Secretary ---------- Jack Kendrick K5DIZ
Treasurer ---------- Eldon Robb KN5IFV
Meetings were held in the club house at Hogan Park. Club sign
letters were purchased for the front door at the clubhouse. A
electric stove was purchased. Dues were $6.00 a year. There was a
$2.00 key deposit. Officer elections were changed from April 1 to
March 1 due to ARRL affiliation. Rev Jack Kendrick K5DIZ was
given honorary membership in the club.
President ------ Glen Howard W5BWV
Vice President - George Martin K5ODH
Secretary - Leon Ishamel K5GVS
Treasurer - Leon Ishamel K5GVS
Board of Directors -- Ray Epps W5QGR
Jim Giles W5GBQ
F.R. O'Kelley W5OVH.
Members are elected to the club by a vote. 80% of club members
constitutes acceptance. The property taxes were $10.19 in 1958
and the dues were $6.00 and could be paid semi-annually. A key
deposit was $2.00. The Sgt. of Arms was Ray Epps W5QGR. The club
discussed and participated in the "Powder Puff Derby".
President -----Jim Giles W5GBQ
Vice President ---- John Ponder K5PQK
Secretary -----------George Martin K5ODH
Treasurer ----------George Martin K5ODH
The Swapfest was held at the American Legion. The club abolished
the Board of Directors and elected Officers to serve in their
place. This year was the first "Open House" for the club with the
public invited.
President -----------W.C. Putnam W5DB
Vice President ---- John Ponder K5PQK
Secretary -----------Andy Anderson K5ZIW
Treasurer ----------Andy Anderson K5ZIW
Trustee------------G.W. Martin K5ODH
The Swapfest was held at the V.F.W. The electric bill had an
average of $5.00 per month. The meetings were held on the 1st
Thursday and the 3rd Monday of the month.
President -----------W.C. Putnam W5DB
Vice President ---- John Ponder K5PQK
Secretary -----------R. M. Anderson K5ZIW
Treasurer ----------R. M. Anderson K5ZIW
Trustee------------G.W. Martin K5ODH
The meetings in 1961 were held at the a room at the First
National Bank. The swapfest was held at the V.F.W. Net profits
for the Swapfest this year were $105.40. The meetings were now
held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays. Women were now allowed to make
an application to join the club. Anyone making an application to
join the club must attend one meeting before a vote could be
taken on membership.Theory and code classes were being offered
this year. Sam Salt became the RACES representative. The club had
$404.67 in the bank account at the end of the year.
President -----------W. C. Snyder W2DVC/5
Vice President ---- Sam Salt W5IJR
Secretary -----------H.F. Middleton W5LQD
Treasurer ----------H.F. Middleton W5LQD
Trustees------------W.C. Putnam W5DB, G.W. Martin K5ODH
The Swapfest was held March 18th at the V.F.W. The meetings were
held in the Community Room of the First National Bank. The club
purchased a grid dip meter and an antenna bridge at the cost of
$130.00. There was a mention of the first Odessa Swapfest for
this year. Field Day was held at the clubhouse and refreshments
for this event were $10.00. At one meeting the club had an
auction and auctioned off 4 cans of coffee for $2.70. There was a
mention of a meal to be served at the Swapfest costing $1.25. A
vote was taken to move the meetings to the Reddy Room at Texas
Electric Service Building beginning at the first meeting in
January of 1963.
President -----------John Reese WA5AKH
Vice President ---- Ray Laverick W5BSM
Secretary -----------H.F. Middleton W5LQD
Treasurer ----------H.F. Middleton W5LQD
Trustee------------W.C. Putnam W5DB
Meetings were held in the Reddy Room of Texas Electric. The
swapfest was held at the VFW on March 17th. Pre-registration was
$2.00.
A Power Plant was donated to the club by Shell Oil and the club
purchased a trailer for it, for $10.00. During this time the club
also recieved the donation of a travel trailer, and begins
purchasing a set of Greenlee Dies (chasie punches). Code practice
was held after the club meetings.
President -----------John Reese WA5AKH
Vice President ---- Ray Laverick W5BSM
Secretary -----------H.F. Middleton W5LQD
Treasurer ----------H.F. Middleton W5LQD
Trustee------------W.C. Putnam W5DB
The Swapfest is held at Meads Bakery on West Front street on
March 17th. The grand prize was a Hallicrafters SR-150
transceiver. F.C.C. inspectors gave examinations for the first
time at the swapfest. The name "St. Patrick's Day Swapfest" Is
first heard.
Officials of the American Red Cross requested that MARC assist in
the establishment of a American Red Cross Communications unit. It
was voted on by the club and passed.
The new station lisense is recieved by the club W5QGG is on the
Air!
Field day, that year was held at the club house, and Leon Ishamel
is awarded a life time membership with pre paid dues and
pre-registration to all MARC Swapfests. With the death of
President John Reese, a lifetime membership is granted to
Mrs.Reese.
President -----------Jerry Bartley WA5ETE
Vice President ---- Ken Edmonson WA5FSQ
Secretary -----------J. Neil Schrodt W5KEJ
Treasurer ----------Gil Broxon WA5FDL
Trustee----------G.W. Martin K5ODH
Directors-------Ray Laverick W5BSM, W.C. Putnam W5DB, Bill
Anthony WA5DZW
Meetings were still being held at Texas Electric's Reddy Room,
and the Swapfest was held in the motor garage under First
National Bank. The Elks Club catered the food. E. C. Pool W5NFO
was give a honorary life time membership, as was F. R. O'Kelly
W5HOV just before he moves to Houston.
President -----------Ken Edmonson WA5FSQ
Vice President ---- J. Neil Schrodt W5KEJ
Secretary -----------Bill Barton W5KRR
Treasurer ----------Bob Edgerton W5MVC
Trustee----------G.W. Martin K5ODH
The meetings were held once a month. The Swapfest was held in the
parking garage under under the First National Bank. On October
4th 1966 Wes Pittman WA5BMX becomes secretary.
President -----------J. Neil Schrodt W5KEJ
Vice President ---- Wes Pittman WA5MBX
Secretary -----------Bill Barton W5KRR
Treasurer ----------Bob Edgerton W5MVC
Trustee----------G.W. Martin K5ODH
The meetings were held only once a month. A motion was put fourth
before the club to elect new officers in November, it was so
passed.
The club officers at that time were;
President----------Roger Hoestenbach W5EGS
Vice President-----Malcolm Brenneman WA5JUI
Secretary----------William McBee K5HGM
Treasurer----------John Ponder K5PQK
Trustee------------G. W. Martin K5ODH
The meeting were held at the National Guard Armory, and the
Swapfest was held on March 17th at the Midland County Exhibit
Building on East Hwy. 80. The evening prior to the swapfest a
dance was held at the Sands Motor Hotel on West Hwy. 80. The cost
to attend was $1.00, with room rates of $6.00 for a single and
$8.50 for a double. Some of the contest held that year at the
swapfest included, Homebrew, code, Gallon jar number guessing,
and guess the frequency.
The dues were raised to $3.00 this year.
Club officers for the year were;
President----------J.E. Rehler W5KNZ
Vice President-----Gary Sargent WA5REV
Secritary----------Bob Naglee K5WKQ
Treasure-----------Roy Pate K5PVS
Trustee------------Howard Bentley K5SXU
Again The meeting were held at the National Guard Armory. The
Swapfest took place on March 17th at the Midland County Exhibit
Building. A dance was held on the 16th at the Sands Motor
Hotel.
The meetings were now being held the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each
month while the dues continued to be $3.00 a year.
The Grand Prize for the Swapfest winner was a choice of one of
five door prizes, A Drake R4B reciever, A Swan 500-C, A Galaxy V
Mk2, an SB-34, or a W-51 Free Standing Tower.
The First official club net was held that year with Howard
Bentley as net-control. The membership voted to have only one
meeting per month during the summer months of June, July, and
August.
It was during this year that the Midland Amateur Radio Club
became incorperated. It was about this time that meetings were
held at the Red Cross Building, and Bob Naglee and Howard Bentley
spear-headed a move to refurbish the club house and hold the
meetings there.
Club Officers for the Year were as follows;
President----------To be determined
Vice-President-----Malcolm Brenneman WA5JUI
Secretary----------Brian McCleery WA5HOI
Treasurer----------Charles Vertrees WA5UHH
Trustee------------Howard Bentley K5SXU
In April of that year, Malcolm Brenneman Was elected President,
and Don Ross WA5LXZ was installed a Vice-President.
The total club membership was 43 and the dues were still just
$3.00 per year. A large water leak occurred and new plumbing had
to be installed. This was PVC per the new city code. At that time
the City inspectors required a specific cement to be used,
however it dissolved the pipe wherever a joint was made.
During this time the club acquired a complete set of chassis
punches, the Swapfest was held March 23rd at the County Exhibit
Building. Johnny's Barbecue catered the meal.
The club had a junk table at the swapfest where excess items
were sold. Novice class operators were granted full membership
privileges in the club, and meeting were now being held in the
club house.
President----------F. R. O'Kelly W5VOH
Vice President-----Joe Saunders WA5VRB
Secretary----------Jeanette Blubaugh WA5VGT
Treasurer----------Charles Vertrees WA5UHN
Trustee------------Howard Bentley K5SXU
In January if this year, Joe Saunders took over as President and
Bob Naglee Became Vice President. By September Darrel Byrd was to
become Secretary.
Bob Neglee and Howard Bentley met privately and decided to point
the club toward a VHF orientation.
Meetings were held at the club house, and Bob Naglee taught a
theory class with Darell Byrd teaching the code. The club
purchased a 110 volt 30 amp generator of $75, and 600 feet of #12
copper weld antenna wire for $12.00. They were also able to buy a
40 foot telescoping pole for $19.00.
A motion was made and passed to install a legal open-end
repeater at the clubs expense to be operated under the clubs
call. The first repeater was built by Bob Naglee and Howard
Bentley from a GE Progline Receiver and a LD Transmitter. It was
installed at the club House on the old Rombic poles with two
antennas.
The club purchased about 24 used commercial RCA LD's to be sold
to the members for use on 2 meters. That first repeater was on
146.94, along with several others about the area. The net
continued to operate with Howard Bentley as net control on
Mondays at 7:30 PM.
Someone donated a small squirrel cage hopper for tickets. The
Swapfest was held on March 14th and 15th, with a Saturday night
dance at the Elks Club. Motel Rates in 1970 were, Holiday Inn:
$9.50 single, $12.50 double and the Ramada Inn; $9.50 single,
$10.50 double.
The Boy Scout Jamboree on The Air was help Oct 18th and 19th.
President----------Paul Storm WA5RAG
Vice President-----Neil Gould WA5ZGC
Secretary----------Steven Philpy WN5ZZP
Treasurer----------Bob Naglee K5WKQ
By June of 1971 Jim DeLong K5LOZ has become Vice President and
Neil Gould is Secretary. Club meetings were being held at the
club house. That year F.C.C. testing is being conducted in
Lubbock.
The St. Patrick's Day Swapfest was on March 19th and 20th and the
club made a profit of $571.84. Potts Music of Odessa donated the
P.A. system used at the swapfest site.
Two 450 Mhz radios were donated for use as control rigs for the
repeater, and crystals were ordered. Gil Broxson WA5FDL gave a
program on the Gilltenna.
On september 6th the repeater is made fully legal with the
addition of a radio control link.
President----------Joe Saunders WA5VRB
Vice President-----Howard Bentley K5SXU
Secretary----------Jim DeLong K5LOZ
Treasurer----------Bob Naglee K5WKQ
In December Joe Saunders Resigns as President and Tom Seawright
WA5WQC takes over. By April Tom resigns, and Howard Bentley
becomes President. Dan Boyer WA5WAI is Vice President.
Meeting are once again being held at Mobil oil. During the year
the club purchased two antennas from Permian Electronics for use
with the repeater. (these antennas cost the club $216.00) The
repeater was moved to CECO #1 tower and the two antennas were put
up.
The Swapfest was held on March 25th and 26th. The fliers cost
$7.50 for 2500 copies. The dinner was catered by Johnny's at a
cost of $1.75 a Plate.
The Permian Basin Repeater Association was formed with groups
from Midland, Odessa Monahans, Kermit, and Big Springs. The
Association erects a new repeater on the caprock near Penwell.
This repeater became the beginning of the West Texas
Connection!
Field Day was held at Hogan Park, and during the year Honorary
Life Membership is given to Vernon Qualls. The Swapfest was also
dedicated in his honor.
President----------Roger Rose W5LXS
Vic President------Paul Storm WA5RAG
Secretary----------Howard Bentley K5SXU
Treasurer----------Jim Reid K5KUX
Trustee------------Bob Naglee K5WKQ
Control Operators--Jim Reid K5KUX Jerry Bartley WA5ETE
In March Howard Bentley resigned and was replaced as Secretary by
George Leonburger.
An Ice-cream Social was held on Sunday May 27th. The Swapfest
was held on March 17th and 18th. The Swapfest dance was held at
the Regal 8.
Howard Bentley proposed a contest for MARC members and Midland
amateurs. The trophy was to be awarded to the winner at the
Swapfest. The contest was to be a QSO Contest.
President----------Roger Rose W5LXS
Vice President-----Howard Bentley K5SXU
Secretary----------David Lloyd WA5SMQ
Treasurer----------Jim Reid K5KUX
Trustee------------Vernon Qualls W5BAJ
Very few notes were found regarding club activities for this
year.
The Swapfest was canceled this year because of the Energy Crisis.
The club house was broken into and the HW-101, along with other
equipment was stolen.
President----------Howard Bentley K5SXU
Vice President-----Roger Rose W5LXS
Secretary----------Michael Furrey WA5POK
Treasurer----------Jim Reid K5KUX
Trustee------------Vernon Qualls W5BAJ
No board minutes were found for this year...
President----------Bryan McCleery WA5HOI
Vice President-----Mike Furrey WA5POK
Secretary----------George Parker WB5JLG
Treasurer----------Jim Reid K5KUX
Trustee------------Vernon Qualls W5BAJ
The Swapfest was held on March 20th and 21st. Pre-registration
for the Swapfest was $2.50 or $3.00 at the door.
The club trailer was set up on the Court House Square for the Bi
Centennial Celebration to exhibit Amateur Radio.
Meeting were held at the First National Bank that year, and a new
college course started October 5th on Amateur Radio licenses.
Also that year a Kenwood TS-520 was obtained for the club.
President----------George Parker WB5JLG
Vice President-----Dewey Baucum WB5CDD
Secretary----------Norm Gould WB5MSP
Treasurer----------Jim Reid K5KUX
Trustee------------Vernon Qualls W5BAJ
The club meetings were held at the First National Bank. The
Swapfest was on March 26th and 27th. A fire fanned by high winds
took the roof off of the repeater shack at the corner of Andrews
Highway and Holiday Hill Road where the club repeater was
located. The repairs cost $140. The club trailer was finished and
ready for use. The club handles communications for the Christmas
Parade for the section year.
The club was able to acquisition a new solid state repeater, and
ordered duplexers at a cost of $465.00. This repeater was
installed in the penthouse of First National Bank Tower. The
tower at Andrews Highway and Holiday Hill Road was then taken
down.
President----------Dewey Baucum WB5CDD
Vice President-----Banks Campbell N5BKT
Secretary----------Orr Swinford WB5IZC
Treasurer----------Norm Gould WB5MSP
Trustee------------Vernon Qualls W5BAJ
This year there was 74 members in the club, and the Swapfest was
held on March 18th and 19th. Swapfest Pre-registration was $4.50,
$5.00 at the door.
The club handled communications again for the Christmas
Parade.
President----------Troy Lesley KN5M
Vice President-----Rom Schwisow W5STC
Secretary----------Orr Swinford WB5IZC
Treasurer----------Banks Campbell N5BKT
Trustee------------Vernon Qualls W5BAJ
There were 71 Paid members this year and the club dues were $5.00
per year. The Swapfest was held March 17th and 18th at the
Midland Couty Exhibit Building. The Tornado Watchers Club meeting
was held at Midland College. This is the very first Skywarn
session. Jim Reid is appointed as the American Red Cross
Communications Officer.
Field day was held at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, and
Dewey Bacum cooked steaks for the event. A maintenance free
battery and set of high rejection duplexers were purchased for
the 146.76 repeater, and the old duplexers were sold at the
swapfest.
Jerry Bartley WA5ETE recieves a honorary club membership. Also
that year the club house was renovated and a combined
airconditioner and heater was installed.
President----------Troy Lesley KN5M
Vice President-----Wayne Robinson WD5IBR
Secretary----------Orr Swinford WB5IZC
Treasurer----------Pete Campbell AE5J
Trustee------------Vernon Qualls W5BAJ
The swapfest began Saturday March 15th running from noon till 7
PM, and continuing through Sunday the 16th from 8 AM till mid
after-noon. The headquarter motel was the Roadway Inn, and a
single room was $17.00 with a double being $22.00.
The meetings again went to just one per month, and it cost
$143.00 to purchase the steaks for Field Day. Fifty were
expected.
President----------Wayne Robinson WD5IBR
Vice President-----Rusty Hensley KB5RP
Secretary----------Orr Swinford WB5IZC
Treasurer----------Al Sisk KC5DL
Directors----------Troy Lesley KN5M, Sterling Talley N5CLI, Norm
Gould WB5MSP
Trustee------------Vernon Qualls W5BAJ
On February the 9th, Rusty Hensley moved to Dallas Texas, and
Russ Strail WB5GKE becomes Vice President. On July 29th Al Sisk
Leaves and Sterling Talley replaces him as Treasurer. On
September 14th Russ Strait leaves and Sterling Talley moves up to
Vice President. Les Bannon replaces Sterling as Treasurer.
The club held a sidewalk sale at the Midland Air Terminal, and
the swapfest is held March 14th and 15th. Field day that year was
held at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. The were 87 paid
members in 1981. Santa Clause hit the air waves ready for
checkins.
President----------Jim Yeley N5AYM
Vice President-----Sterling Talley N5CLI
Secretary----------Karen Lesley WD5HYL
Treasurer----------J. Neal Gould WA5ZQC
Directors----------Wayne Robinson WD5IBR, Bryant Saxson KD5C,
Troy Lesley KN5M
In March of that year Karen Lesley leaves and Orr Swinford
becomes Secretery, but in August Orr leaves due to an employment
change. Les Bannon takes over as Secretary. That year the meeting
were held in the American Red Cross building and there is mention
of the club being a non-profit corporation.
The swapfest is held March 13th and 14th. Pre-registration was
$5.00 and $6.00 at the door.
The club designated Banks Campbell and Bob Edgerton as repeater
control operators.
President----------Rus Strait WB5GKE
Vice President-----Jole Blankenship N5NUB
Secretary----------Les Bannon W9ZTD
Treasurer----------Dewey Baucum WB5CDD
Directors----------Banks Campbell N5BKT, Jim Yeley N5AYM, Troy
Lesley KN5M
March 4th Russ Strait Leaves and Sterling Talley becomes
President. The swapfest was held on March 19th and 20th and
Pre-registration was $5.00 with $6.00 being charged at the door.
Tables rented for $4.00.
New Locks and keys are purchased and installed at the club house.
Jim Reid is appointed as a trustee after the death of Vernon
Qualls.
President----------Sterling Talley N5CLI
Vice President-----Joel Blankenship N5NUB
Secretary----------Homer Fort WB5IKX
Directors----------Joe Milam NI5F, Roger Rose W5LXS, Wayne
Robinson WB5IBR
Trustee------------Jim Reid K5KUX
That year, Wayne Robinson instructs the Novice class and a
"Weather Briefing Session" is held at the swapfest. The club
starts off this year with 105 members.
The swapfest was held on March 17th and 18th and a net profit of
$3003.00 was made.
The club purchased a HF transceiver with power supply.
Walt Putnam is given an honorary life membership. Ken K5JOG
donated a alarm system and it was installed by Ken and Jim
Reid.
The club purchases a Mosely TA-33 tri-band beam, and a rotor was
donated to the club station. That year the club began a volunteer
examiners program. Four member recieved accreditation as
examiners. Bryant Saxon was appointed as coordinator.
Field day had 30 or more members participate and the club placed
12th among 424 in it's category.
THE CLUB HAS 126 MEMBERS, THE LARGEST NUMBER IN THE HISTORY OF
THE CLUB!!!
President----------Don McCarty K5CFA
Vice President-----Jim Reid K5KUX
Secretary----------Steve Hopkins N5CBO (Now K5RS)
Treasurer----------Ron Schwisow W5STC
Directors----------Joe Milan NI5F, Ed Meyer WB5AHT, Sterling
Talley KE5KQ
Trustee------------Jim Reid K5KUX
On January the 5th The first Volunteer Exam session was held at
Midland College.
January the 18th a demonstration of Amateur Radio was set up at
Midland Park Mall to show the world of radio. This demo was
arranged by last years officers, and they even set up a tri-band
beam on the roof. Stations included HF Amtor and Two meters.
President----------Don McCarty K5CAF
Vice President-----Ed Meyer WB5AHT
Secretary----------Tom Lussen WA4ILH
Treasurer----------C. R. Schwisow W5STC
Directors----------Les Bannon WF5E, Curt Fletcher KE5PM,
Trustee------------Jim Reid K5KUX
The club dues have raised to $10.00 per year payable on or before
January 1st, and the swapfest was held on March 15th and
16th.
No other noted were found of this year.
President----------Ed Meyer WG5F
Vice President-----Brad Calhoun WI5Q
Secretary----------Carla McCarty NV5R
Directors----------Les Bannon WF5E, Ron Schwisow W5STC
Trustee------------Jim Reid K5KUX
No record were found for this year.
According to the Swapfest flyer, The swapfest was held on
March14th and 15th. The Grand prize; a Yaesu FT-757 GX, Second
Prize and a Yaesu FT-23R, Pre-Registration Prize was a Yaesu
FT-757 GX.
President----------Tom Lussen WA4ILH
Vice President-----Brad Calhoun WI5Q
Secretary----------Orr Swinford WB5IZC
Treasurer----------Norm Gould WB5MSP
Directors----------Sterling Talley WB5G, Ed Meyer WG5F, Bryan
McCleary K5YR
Trustee------------Jim Reid K5KUX
A keyer was purchased for the club station and Novice classes
begin with Steve Hopkins as instructor.
The Swapfest was held on March 19th and 20th. Its' hours were,
Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday 8:00 AM till 2:30 PM.
V.E. testing was done Saturday and Sunday at the Holiday Inn
County Villa.
Sterling Talley and Tom Lussen negotiate with the city on the
club property and the proposed lease of the old activity building
at Hogan Park.
Field Day was not held that year. The club executes the lease on
the new building and the deed for the old property is delt with.
September of that year an open house was held at the new club
house. The Ten-Tec and Kenwood TS-180 were sold. A janitorial
service is hired to clean and maintain the new club house.
President----------Wayne Robinson KE5FE
Vice President-----Les Bannon WF5E
Secretary----------Orr Swinford WB5IZC
Treasurer----------Ed Meyer WG5F
Directors----------Bob Edgerton W5MVC, Don McCarty K5CFA
Trustee------------Jim Reid K5KUX
A constitution revision is discussed. The Swapfest was held March
18th and 19th. The hours were Saturday 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM, and
Sunday 8:00 AM till 2:30 PM., VE tests were given both days in
the Extention Service Building.
The constitutional revision is adopted by the club membership. A
club work day was held, and the tri-bander and dipoles were
installed. Shelves were also built. A 440 repeater was obtained
by the club. A second work day was held, and the second tri-band
beam was installed, and other antenna work was done.
The club participated in Field Day and placed 1st nationally in
it's class. Draperies for the club house were completed, then a
loan was secured for remodeling the club house. The planned
renovation included air-contitioning and heat, lowering the
ceiling to 8 feet, and using a suspended ceiling to change the
acoustics. (The place had a terrable echo!)
Another work day is held and two operating positions were set up
and an overhead speaker was installed.
The club decides to provide the communications for the first
annual "MS Cactus and Crude 150" bike tour. A new 2 meter net is
started and Mike Watson KB5KNF serves as the first net
control.
President----------Alan Sewell N5NA
Vice President-----Robert Jordan KB5HPG (Now N5RKN)
Secretary----------Orr Swinford WB5IZC
Treasurer----------Ray Sculze N5SR
Directors----------Don McCarty K5CFA, Ed Meyer WG5F, Jim Reid
K5KUX
Trustee------------Jin Reid K5KUX
The club limits the amout of money the President can use to
$100.00. QSL card are in the making.
The Swapfest is held on March 17th and 18th. This year
pre-registration was still $5.00, and at the door it cost $6.00.
Tables rentals were now $8.00. The club provides communications
for the annual "MS Cactus and Crude 150" bike tour.
President----------Banks Campbell N5BKT
Vice President-----Bill Bentley N5POB
Secretary----------Orr Swinford WB5IZC
Treasurer----------Ray Schulze N5SR
Directors----------Sterling Talley WB5G, Alan Sewell N5NA, Jim
Reid K5KUX
Trustee------------Jim Reid K5KUX
In September Orr Swinford leaves, and Larry Mitchell N5OKO takes
over as secretary. Banks Campbell and Sterling Talley are
negotiating the transfer of land from MARC to the city. The
Swapfest was held on March 17th and 18th, and field day was held
at the club house.
Carl Nyman acted as chairman. Bob Edgerton and Wayne Robinson
co-chair the handeling of communications during the Confederate
Air Show held December 6th and 7th. A power supply was purchased
for the 147.300 repeater, and the 147.380 Machine is installed on
the top of the airport water tower. Lee Ligon was instrumental in
setting up equipment for the C.A.F. grand opening. World wide
contacts were made and a distinctive QSL card commemorating the
grand opening of the CAF Headquarters in Midland and featured
Fifi the B-29 was given to those who participated.
The club swaped frequencies with B.John McDaniel, trading 146.62
because of problems with it for 147.300. The 147.300 repeater was
set up at the club house. This machine was a third generation
repeater constructed by Aubrey Price and Sterling Talley.
(eds'note The repeater was listed as a Progline-Master Pro-Master
II. (I wonder which one it really was?))
The club also provides communications again for the annual "MS
Cactus and Crude 150" bike tour.
President----------Larry Mitchell N5OKO
Vice President-----Larry Nix N5TQU
Secretary----------Ed Meyer WG5F
Treasurer----------Norm Gould WB5MSP
Directors----------Jim Reid K5KUX, Bill Bentley N5POB, Banks
Campbell N5BKT
Trustee------------Jim Reid K5KUX
In March Ed Meyer Moved to Tulsa and C. A. Ross N5UQM becomes
Secretary. Randy Karch is Editor of the newsletter Bill Bentley
acts as net control for the Tuesday evening net.
The Swapfest was held on March 14th and 15th, and the club
recognized Gil Broxson and Jerry Bartley at the Swapfest for
their contributions to the club and Amateur Radio in general.
Plaques were presented to both of them.
The Midland Amateur Radio Club had 144 paid members! There was
interest in expanding 146.76 to parallel the West Texas
Connection for use in Skywarn, and the club provided
communications for the annual "MS Cactus and Crude 150" bike
tour.
The gin pole rope was in bad shape and was replaced.
President----------Larry Nix N5TQU
Vice President-----David Eggleston KI5AS
Secretary----------C. A. Ross N5UQM (Now KM5OK)
Treasurer----------Alan Sewell N5NA
Directors----------Bill Bentley N5POB, Bryan McCleery K5YR,
Trustee------------Jim Reid K5KUX
Exxon Petroleum give the club a lot of equipment which is offered
for sale to the members. Aubrey Price received some of the radio
equipment, and Jim and Larry went through the rest and put it in
order for the Swapfest.
The Swapfest was held on March 19th and 20th. The club bought a
TV and VCR for the club house.
Field day this year was held at the club house. The club
purchases a new Keyer.
The National Weather Service presents the club with a plaque
commending the club for it's work with the Weather Bureau and
Skywarn.
The club helps out with "The Boy Scout Jamboree On TheAir", and
the club provides communications for the annual "MS Cactus and
Crude 150" bike tour. A packet users club is formed and will meet
at Schlemeyer Field in Odessa.
Club dues were raised to $15.00 a year. The club house was broken
into and the new TV and VCR were stolen. To secure the building,
motion detector light are to be installed at all the doors and
what ever additional devices are deemed necessary for added
security.
Milt Hathaway does the newsletter and crystals were purchased for
the American Red Cross radios.
President----------Tom Seawright WA5WQC
Vice President-----Beverley Harwood KC5BNT
Secretary----------Sara Gail Pate N5ZMP
Treasurer----------Mark Cranford N5XXD
Directors----------Larry Nix N5TQU, Wayne Reddin WT5M, Jim Reid
K5KUX
Trustee------------Jim Reid K5KUX
In April Jim Reid announces his resignation as club Trustee and
asked that a new one be found. In September, Steve Hopkins
assumes the position. Also in September, Tom Seawright resigns
and Beverley Harwood becomes President, with Larry Nix as Vice
President. Sterling Talley is Director. During the year we
re-established communication with the EOCC, and have a radio at
the command center.
A complete inventory of the club house was done and much was
found missing. Forty years worth of board notes were found.
Steve Hopkins was appointed Swapfest chairman and the event was
held on March 19th and 20th.
During the remainder of the year the club participated in two
walk-a-thons and the annual "MS Cactus and Crude 150" bike
tour.
Field day brought the honor of placing #1 in the state and 35th
in the nation in class 2A. Many varied meeting were held.
Information was provided about the Southwest Lynx system, and The
West Texas Connection. Demension Cable and The Confederate Air
Force Hanger and Museum were toured. The Galloping Ghost
appeared.
5 life time memberships were added to the club, Howard Bentley,
Jim Reid, Carol Reid, Sterling Talley, and Mary Lou Talley. Les
Bannon, Banks Campbell, Ed Meyer, Norm Gould, Jim and Carol Reid,
and Sterling and Mary Lou Talley, Wayne Robinson, C. R. Schwisow
and Orr Swinford were also honored for outstanding service. A
plaque was purchased and engraved with all the honorees' names on
it to be hung in the club house.
The Red Cross radios were worked on and made ready for use if
necessary. A great "Jomboree On The Air" was held on October the
15th.
President -----------Beverly Harwood KC5BNT
Vice President ----Fred Coonce KC5BNS (Now K5WTC)
Secretary -----------Trichelle Barber KB5YYR
Treasurer ----------Harvery Carson KB5TUM
Directors: Steve Hopkins AA5RS (Now K5RS), Larry Mitchell N5OKO,
Nena Nix KB5TUP
Beverly Harwood KC5BNT was the swapfest chairperson this year.
The MARC swapfest was held on March 18th, and 19th, 1995.
In July the club provides communications for the annual "MS
Cactus and Crude 150" bike tour.
President -----------Ted Harwood KB5VWC
Vice President ----Ray Schulze N5SR
Secretary -----------Trichelle Barber KB5YYR
Treasurer ----------Harvery Carson KB5TUM
Directors: Joe Coldewey KK5ZG, Rusty Hill N5TLI, Steve Hopkins
AA5RS (Now K5RS)
Trustee: Steve Hopkins K5RS
In 1996 Dewey Baucum kept up with the "Shamrock" club newsletter
and Beverly Harwood KC5BNT was the swapfest chairperson which was
on March 16th and 17th. The club roster was done by Ted Harwood
KB5VWC and Bryant Saxon KD5C. The club continued to have a 2
meter net on the 146.760 repeater and net control was Frank
Dedon.
In July the club provides communications for the annual "MS
Cactus and Crude 150" bike tour.
President -----------Ted Harwood KB5VWC
Vice President ---- Frank Dedon N5WT
Secretary -----------Beverly Harwood KC5BNT
Treasurer ----------Ray Schulze N5SR
Directors: Harvey Carson KB5TUM, Steve Hopkins K5RS, Joe Coldewey
KK5ZG
Trustee: Steve Hopkins K5RS
Dewey Baucum continued to do the club newsletter. This years
roster was done by Ted Harwood and Bryant Saxon KD5C. The Club
net control for the 2 meter net was Ted Harwood KB5VWC. Beverley
Harwood KC5BNT continued to be swapfest chairperson for 1997. The
swapfest was held on March 15th and 16th of 1997.
The club provides communications for the annual "MS Cactus and
Crude 150" bike tour.
President -----------Ted Harwood KB5VWC
Vice President ---- Mike Smith KC5PCE
Secretary -----------Beverly Harwood KC5BNT
Treasurer ----------Bill Mewhorter N5QB
Directors: Joe Coldewey KK5ZG, Jim Reid K5KUX, Mark Cranford
N5XXD
Trustee: Steve Hopkins K5RS
Newsletterwas done by Dewey Baucum--WB5CDD. During 1998 the club
roster was compiled by Ted Harwood KB5VWC and Bryant Saxon KD5C,
while Mike Smith KC5PCE maintained net control for the club 2
meter net. The swapfest chairperson was Beverley Harwood KC5BNT.
The swapfest was held on March 14th and 15th and admission was $
XX.XX
The club provides communications for the annual "MS Cactus and
Crude 150" bike tour.
The ICOM mobile van visited the club this year.
President ----------- Ray Shulze N5SR
Vice President ---- Steve Hopkins K5RS
Secretary ----------- Dwayne Fox W5ZOX
Treasurer ----------- C. A. Ross KM5OK
Directors: Joe Coldewey KK5ZG,
In April a tornado hit South Midland County and members of MARC
helped provide communications and emergency power for several
days. They also did Red Cross damage assessment.
Field Day was held at Haley Park near the Blakemore
Planetarium.
It was decided to change the primary 2 meter repeater to 147.300
for nets and ordinary traffic while the 146.760 repeater would be
used for back up and phone patch traffic. The club helped provide
communications for the MS 150 Cactus and Crude Bike Tour.
In July the club decided to get its own domain name for the
internet and W5QGG.ORG became the official club web site.
In August Ray Shulze N5SR leaves office and Steve Hopkins K5RS is
the new President and Bill Bentley N5POB becomes Vice President
by appointment of the board of directors.
President ----------- Pete Stull WB7AMP
Vice President ------ Dwayne Fox W5ZOX
Secretary ----------- Beverly Harwood KC5BNT
Treasurer ----------- C. A. Ross KM5OK
Trustee ------------- Steve Hopkins K5RS
Directors: Joe Coldewey KK5ZG, Ken Williams K5JOG, Jim Reid K5KUX
The MARC went to Mentone Texas for a DX'Pedition October 14th and
15th 2000.
President ----------- Joe Coldewey KK5ZG
Vice President ------ Dwayne Fox W5ZOX
Secretary ----------- Doug Salyers KB5TUN
Treasurer ----------- Robert Boyd KC5ZJO
Trustee ------------- Steve Hopkins K5RS
Directors: Pete Stull WB7AMP, Ken Williams K5JOG, Ted Harwood W5WTX
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President ----------- Joe Coldewey KK5ZG
Vice President ------ John Wilder WA5PFJ
Secretary ----------- Mitchell Martin WA5ZAP
Treasurer ----------- Doug Salyers KB5TUN
Trustee ------------- Jim Reid K5KUX
Directors: Ken Williams K5JOG, Alan Sewell N5NA, Jim Reid K5KUX
MARC participated in the MS Cactus & Crude bike-a-thon July
19th & 20, CAF AirSho, and put on a special event for George
Bush's Birthday with the special call W5G. Field day was held an
Beal Park in the SW part of Midland. Members of the MARC assisted
the City of Midland with testing of the weather alert sirens
around town. The TA-33 antenna was taken down for refurbishment.
For the first time the club elected not to have a Christmas
Party. There were not enough RSVP's to meet the minimum number
required by the Holiday Inn
President ----------- Alan Sewell N5NA
Vice President ------ Mark Cranford N5XXD
Secretary ----------- Mitchell Martin WA5ZAP
Treasurer ----------- Doug Salyers KB5TUN
Trustee ------------- Jim Reid K5KUX
Directors: Pete Stull WB7AMP, Barbara Graff KD5HGC, Steve
Hopkins K5RS
The club sponsored a night out at the Rockhounds BaseBall park
picnic area. Field day was held at the Windlands Park. The
Sheriff's department graciously loaned their communication van
for our operations. Our score was a whopping 5524 points. The
refurbished TA-33 performed flawlessly. The Generator set
suffered an oil deficiency in the last few minutes remaining in
field day & had to be shut down. The TS-440 radio was sent in
(again!) for repairs. It was received back in the day before
field day. The decision is still pending as of Mid-August,
whether to get rid of it or not.
President ----------- Alan Sewell N5NA
Vice President ------ John Wilder WA5PFJ
Secretary ----------- Mitchell Martin WA5ZAP
Treasurer ----------- Doug Salyers KB5TUN
Trustee ------------- Jim Reid D5KUX
Directors: Ed Ingram, KD5VOW - Paul Laverty, KD5TEB - Steve
Hopkins, K5RS
President ----------- J.T. Caldwell, WA5ZFH
Vice President ------ Robert Wood, W5AJ
Secretary ----------- Dwayne Frantz, KD5VOU
Treasurer ----------- Alan Sewell, N5NA
Trustee ------------- Jim Reid K5KUX
Directors: Joe Coldewey, KK5ZG - Bill Bentley, N5POB - Steve
Hopkins, K5RS
President ----------- J.T. Caldwell, WA5ZFH
Vice President ------ Michael 'Tex' Watson, KB5KNF
Secretary ----------- Mitchell Martin, WA5ZAP
Treasurer ----------- Alan Sewell, N5NA
Trustee ------------- Jim Reid K5KUX
Directors: Joe Coldewey, KK5ZG - Steve
Hopkins, K5RS - Bob Stevens, K9ING
President ----------- John Wilder, Jr., WA5PFJ
Vice President ------ Bob Stevens, K9ING
Secretary ----------- Mitchell Martin, WA5ZAP
Treasurer ----------- Alan Sewell, N5NA
Trustee ------------- Jim Reid K5KUX
Directors: Joe Coldewey, KK5ZG - Steve Hopkins, K5RS - Robert Wood, W5AJ
President ----------- John Wilder, Jr., WA5PFJ
Vice President ------ Charlie Stigen, KE5MBN
Secretary ----------- Mitchell Martin, WA5ZAP
Treasurer ----------- Alan Sewell, N5NA
Trustee ------------- Jim Reid K5KUX
Directors: Joe Coldewey, KK5ZG - Dwayne Frantz, KD5VOU - Robert Wood, W5AJ
Special thanks to John Peterson KG5ZA (now NX5E) for typing Beverley's original notes!
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