Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Treasurer’s Report – Raul Ramos: Current balance = $2958.39

“Antenna Modeling” presentation by Rick Hiller (W5RH). Presentation included a demo of the EZNEC modeling software. Refer to the following link for more information: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Antenna%20Modeling%20for%20Beginners%20Supplemental%20Files/EZNEC%20Modeling%20Tutorial%20by%20W8WWV.pdf

The April BOD minutes were read, motion was raised by Bob (WB3EWP), seconded by Mike (KA5OXA), and approved by club members.

A motion was raised, seconded, and approved for the club to purchase the Alpha J-Pole 6-160 Meter end-fed HF antenna. This antenna will be used for various KARS club events. Update: Antenna has arrived and is being stored with the other KARS equipment.

KARS Raffle: Congrats to Charles (W4LXM) for winning this month’s raffle prize – The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications.

Upcoming Public Service Events (Scott – KT5SR)

Springs Back Triathlon, Fulshear – Sunday, May 20, 2018

Extreme Weather Ready Expo @ George R. Brown Convention Center – June 2. 2018

Museum Ships Weekend – June 2-3, 2018

Net Control Operator assignments from May 15 – June 12, 2018:

Date       Net Control Operator
May 15   Sheree Horton
May 22   George Graves
May 29   David McMasters
June 5    Tom Greathouse
June 12  Raul Ramos

There were 28 members and 2 visitors in attendance.

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.