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Meetings

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K0IRO Club Meeting - September 2 2025

By Jason Loehr (@KD0MUB) |

Leadership

  • Calvin Jutting (KN0CTJ) - President
  • Jason Knapton (KE0EJS) - Vice President
  • Jason Loehr (KDØMUB) - Treasurer & Secratary
  • Ben Jutting (K0BJJ) - Marketing & Communications

Business

Membership

  • Discussed starting formal membership.
  • A signup form will be posted on the website and discord soon.
  • No dues will be charged initially; long-term dues projected at $10-20 annually.
  • Focus on transparency and ensuring dues benefit members statewide.
  • Short-term expenses may include hamfest tables, flyers, and signage.

Repeater Contest

  • Announced August contest winner: Jim (W6GRE). Close competition with Clint (KOGR) and others.
  • Emphasized importance of logging contacts to increase participation.
  • Discussion on linking repeaters via All-Star and EchoLink; current rule remains RF into a repeater required.
  • Consideration for expanding contest rules to allow more access for rural operators.
  • Flyers to be distributed at upcoming hamfests for promotion.

Encouraging New Hams

  • Agreed outreach to new Technician licensees is critical to build activity on VHF/UHF.
  • Discord and repeater challenge seen as positive entry points.
  • Club intends to fill gaps where local clubs may not be as welcoming.
  • Luncheon meetups and informal gatherings encouraged for mentoring and networking.

Hamfests and Events

  • General support for attending and supporting lowa hamfests.
  • Discussed possibility of assisting struggling events such as Boone (3900 Club).
  • Consideration of hosting a statewide KOIRO get-together, possibly POTA style with camping and operating.
  • Encouragement to use Discord’s For Sale/Trade channel in addition to physical flea markets.

Repeaters

  • Members discussed inactive or underused repeaters in lowa.
  • Proposal to track “inactive repeaters” alongside the active list to share with the lowa Repeater Council.
  • Guidance provided for members interested in setting up repeaters, including cost, coordination process, and options to adopt existing repeaters.

Closing Thoughts

  • Members expressed appreciation for the community, with recognition of the value of Discord in connecting hams across the state.
  • Acknowledged rapid growth: over 350 members, representing ~5% of lowa hams.
  • Reinforced vision of KOIRO as a welcoming, statewide resource for all radio operators (Amateur, GMRS, CB, etc.).

Action Items

  • Publish membership signup form on KOIRO website.
  • Leadership to revisit dues structure and transparency guidelines.
  • Continue to promote Repeater Contest and explore rule adjustments for inclusivity.
  • Distribute flyers at Sioux City hamfest and others.
  • Create Discord channel to track inactive repeaters.
  • Explore opportunities to assist struggling hamfests and plan for a statewide KOIRO get-together.

Attendance

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James - WB0FFE
JerryP
Jim - W6GRE / WSFL398
Joe KF0UNW
John KC0RAM
johnny2k - Waterloo
KDØMUB - Jason
KE0VPA - John
Matt N3AR
N0GIK-Matt-Ade1, IA

Minutes Prepared by: KD0MUB, Jason Loehr

K0IRO Club Meeting - August 8 2025

By Jason Loehr (@KD0MUB) |

K0IRO Leadership Meeting Minutes

Date & Time: August 12, 2025 – 7:00 PM
Location: Discord

Attendance

  • KN0CTJ
  • Calvin Jutting
  • KD0MUB – Jason Loehr
  • K0BJJ – Ben Jutting
  • KE0EJS – Jason Knapton

2026 Events

  • Discussed potential for a K0IRO Get Together
    • To be decided: when, where, and duration
    • Considered taking over the Iowa State POTA Get Together
  • Possible participation in the Iowa QSO Party

2026 Ham Fests

  • Priority Fests to attend:
    • CVARC
    • DMRAA
    • Perry
    • Hiawatha
  • Additional Fests (if time permits):
    • Prescott
    • Muscatine
    • Dubuque
    • Boone
  • Booth signage/banner options to be researched by Jason (KE0EJS)

Membership

  • Membership list to be tracked in Google Sheets, maintained by Jason (KD0MUB)
  • Member sign-up form to be created
  • Discussed readiness to begin taking official members
  • Evaluated options for a bank account and alternatives
  • Scheduled first member business meeting:
    • September 2nd at 7:00 PM

Collaboration with Iowa Clubs

  • Continue publicizing the Repeater Challenge
  • Discussed strategies for deeper cooperation with local clubs

ARRL Membership

  • Discussed joining ARRL
    • Decision deferred to membership vote

New Roles

  • Considered opening more leadership roles
    • Decision tabled until after member meetings

Action Items

  • Decide date, location, and format for 2026 K0IRO Get Together
  • Jason (KD0MUB) to set up and maintain Google Sheets for membership
  • Jason (KE0EJS) to research banner/signage options
  • Leadership to evaluate banking options
  • Prepare for September 2nd member meeting
  • Explore collaboration opportunities with Iowa clubs, including the Repeater Challenge

Minutes Prepared by:
KD0MUB – Jason Loehr

K0IRO Club Meeting - May 23 2025

By Jason Loehr (@KD0MUB) |

K0IRO Leadership Meeting Minutes

Date and Time: 5/23/2025 - 7pm
Location: Discord

Attendance

  • KN0CTJ, Calvin Jutting
  • KD0MUB, Jason Loehr
  • K0BJJ, Ben Jutting
  • KE0EJS, Jason Knapton

Business

  • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KEOOUO

    • The MOU was finalized and unanimously approved by leadership

  • KOIRO Bylaws

    • The bylaws were finalized and unanimously approved by leadership

  • KOIRO’s Member Meetings

    • It was decided that Business Meetings will be held on a quarterly basis with activity meetings occurring more frequently
    • The first business meeting was tentatively scheduled for June 25th, 2025

Action Items

  • Finalize date for KOIRO’s first member meeting, date tentatively set to

Minutes Prepared by: KD0MUB, Jason Loehr