Minutes from TCG Meeting of 7 Feb 1998
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Old Country Buffet
In attendance:
N4ZZ
Wo4o
K4AMC
KD4YDD and XYL
K1KY
K4JNY
K4RO
W4NI
KM7W
K0EJ
Following breakfast, the meeting started at 1613Z with introductions.
Items of discussion:
1) Gallatin Hamfest and the unveiling of the TCG Banner
2) Discussion of poor SSB Sprint condx and plans for CW Sprint. Team 
   members were noted.
3) K4RO spoke about the TCG webpage, asking for contributions (contest
   line scores, rate sheets, station descriptions). Words of appreciation
   were expressed to Kirk and others (NY4T) on their efforts.
4) Anyone having a digital camera was asked to contact Kirk as pictures
   may be added to the page. 
5) K1KY and K0EJ will make sure a roster is sent to ARRL for club contest
   participation. 
6) TQP revisions were discussed. New freqs, VHF and bonus points for
   working K4TCG. More to follow in preparation for this year's TQP. Help 
   is needed in providing templates for NA, CT, TR to the appropriate reflectors
   and developers for inclusion.******* ANY VOLUNTEERS?????********
7) Upcoming events: CQ160SSB, ARRLCW, Fox Hunt on 1 March   
8) Contest multi-op info needed.  Tom discussed the importance of using
   these as opportunities for newcomers to "learn the ropes".
   Opportunities will be placed on the webpage.
9) Discussion on an SECC proposal to join forces in some club contest
   competition. Comments were favorable as long as the "club name" used
   did not result in "loss of identity" (e.g. TCG would not contribute
   to SECC but might consider contributing to "SECC/TCG" or "The South 
   Will Rise Again Contest Club"). More discussion is needed.
10) K0EJ discussed construction of "The Box" antenna for 80M and K1KY
    talked about changes to his beverage antennas. 
    
The next meeting will be 14 March at K4RO's QTH.
    
The meeting concluded at 1730Z following a short program on band-planning
for DX contests, particularly the upcoming ARRL DX tests.
    

                            respectfully submitted,

                            Mark K0EJ