The 1970’s
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1979 President-
Philip Bullin, WD4EQL
January, 1979 - Dues are increased from $5 per year to $7 per year.
September, 1979 - FCARES installs the 04/64 repeater in
1978 President -
Sam Mooney, WA4WKW
January, 1978 - WD4LZK, the club call, makes ten 10 meter contacts to
qualify for a 10x number. The club was issued the 10-10 number 19200.
April, 1978 - The club votes to purchase 2m rigs, supplies and
antennas for a link between a clinic and a hospital in
October, 1978 - An amendment to the FARC bylaws which would give all
past presidents of the club life membership is defeated.
1977 President-
Furman Doty, WA4HRD
May, 1977 - Club votes to reimburse the club President for coffee and
donuts which, in the past, the President has been responsible for.
June, 1977 - The FARC flies its new banner, donated by Pearl Cohen, at
Field Day. The banner proved to be lucky, as W4NC placed first in NC-3A category, and 21st in 4 land. That same month, the FARC was
notified and certified as a 100% ARRL membership club.
November, 1977 - The club station at the
1976 President- Jerryl Sears, WB4JGZ
July, 1976 - FARC officially re-affiliates with the ARRL. Later in
the summer, the club sets up booths at two separate events to put the club and Amateur
Radio into the public spotlight, including the Dixie Classic Fair and the CB
Jamboree.
1975 President -
Chuck Brydges, W4WXZ
April, 1975 - The
May, 1975 - The radio equipment estate of long time WSARC member
Herman Jolitz, W4DCQ was donated to the club for
installation in the Science center display. The equipment includes HF and VHF
gear as well as an extensive transmitting tube collection.
1974 President -
Chuck Brydges, W4WXZ
November, 1974 - The club looks to incorporate officially as a
non-profit organization in order to properly issue receipts for donated items.
1973 President -
Dwight Jester, WB4SJW
June, 1973 - WR4ACA, Bob Reagan's 2m repeater on 04/64 is installed
at
April, 1973 - The FARC petitions the state of NC not to raise the ham
plate fees from $1 to $5, citing many examples of commitment to public service
by the hobby. The increase of fee legislation fails due to the outpouring of
complaints from the ham community.
1972 President ?
The club holds a foxhunt, and to raise money, they charge 50 cents per car
to participate in the prizes.
1971 - President ?
April, 1971 - Longtime W4NC trustee and original club member Clyde
Brewer, W4RA passes away. July, 1971 - W4NC trusteeship is passed to Clarence
Mowery, W4ISH, as voted by the remaining active members of the Winston-Salem
Amateur Radio Club, Inc.
1967 - 1970 Presidents ?