Monday October 25th 2010

A balmy night in southeastern MA this evening, it felt more like July than October. Wiring of the control panel for the new generator was completed. The panel was put into one of the truck boxes where the fuse panel is located. A bracket was fabricated and installed. We ran the generator for a while, putting loads on and off, 120v loads and 240v loads with our high powered lights. We found that the generator will not power anything off the 240v side on start up. This will be used in our generator starting procedures that will be instructed to the members.

The "over the air" tv antenna was again tested and the final a/b switch was installed so now the EOC is fully capable of the switchover if necessary. Members were given a lesson on using the new cable strippers and connector crimper.

A marker holder was installed on the new white board in the office. The holder was taken off the old chalk board and reused.

Our 1630AM dial up issues have not been resolved. Members once again tried to get the new phone system to connect with the radio station. This will be resolved soon.

Also members are helping the Sharon Board of Health the previous week and this week with their annual Flu clinic. Members help with set up of signs and logistics.