Florida Amateur Digital Communication Association
Promoting packet radio in the State of Florida


Mail Address:
L. E. "bud" Thompson
1131 Abady Court
Deltona, FL 32725



FADCA Board of Directors
Minutes
August 23, 1997


The FADCA Board of Directors Meeting was held on Saturday, August 23, 1997 at Stacy's Buffet in Altimonte Springs.

President Bill Sinbine,N4XEO called the meeting to order at 1156 hours.
The following directors were present:
District 3 Bill Sinbine N4XEO
District 4 Bob Owens AA4RU
District 5 Karl Hartong KE4AUR
District 6 Free Crosby W1NPR Assistant Director

The minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted as read. They can be viewed on the FADCA WEB page.

The Treasurer's Report was then read and accepted

Russ N4KOX then gave a report on his activities:
TAPR does not list links, and this policy seems to be the preference of many other groups.

Question: When we submit our database do we want to list all known (from the KB4VOL list) devices or just those that are coordinated? The consensus of the group was to NOT include the un-coordinated devices in our listing.

The subject of communication with Dana of FRC regarding some of the 440 frequencies was discussed.
Bill, N4XEO has sent him two internet e-mail messages with no reply. Dana says he never received them.
We do not wish to return any of these frequencies to FRC for repeater use.

Chuck, KP4DJT then gave a report of FPAC - Tampa is currently using version R.Limiting factor is the radio baud rate.


The users perceive no difference between FPAC and ROSE.
FPAC needs to be "throttled back" when talking to a ROSE switch. ROSE goes nuts on all the fast data transfer - it can't keep up on the frame count level 3 counter.

The president then discussed the Melbourne Hamfest, September 14 and 15. Tables are available for FADCA, APRS, AMSAT, etc. We need help to man the table.

The president discussed the fact then we need to continue to pursue membership cards. WB4TEM was to work on this. He suggested that we come up with a logo contest and award the winner a free year membership in
FADCA.

The Treasurer reminded the group that it has been previously approved to reimburse the directors for expenses. He particularly reminded the frequency coordinator as he is the person who handles the greatest amount of correspondence, etc.

Two revisions to the by-laws were then discussed:
1) Make the position of Frequency Coordinator an officer of the corporation appointed under the same procedures as all the other officers.
2) Change the dues year from the present calendar year to twelve months from the date paid.

The President stated that his reason for wanting to make the coordinator an officer was to give him the same level of protection under state law as is enjoyed by the other officers.

The Treasurer stated that he believed that the current process was a deterrent to membership as a person joining FADCA in any month other than January got less than a full year's membership for his dues. With modern
databases the task of monitoring dues due dates and sending out renewal notices is minimal.

The secretary also suggested that a third revision to the by-laws be made. He suggested that they include the provision of an "Executive Committee" comprised of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and
Frequency Coordinator. This committee would be responsible for the day to day operations of the organization. This proposal would not diminish the power of the directors, but rather reflect what really happens with the
minor day to day events.

The date and location of the next board meeting was undecided except that the group felt is was necessary to have another board meeting prior to the annual meeting at the Orlando Hamfest. It was also decided to have
the annual meeting at the Orlando Hamfest.

Motion to close meeting by Doug, WB4KGY, seconded by Russ, N4KOX, motion carried - the meeting was
closed at 1345 hours.

Respectfully submitted
Robert W. Owens, AA4RU
Secretary



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