Local Repeater Outages

There are currently two 2m repeaters in our area that are out of commission for different reasons. 145.180 (SY Peak) 147.075 (Gibraltar) The WB6OBB repeater, which was off the air for awhile, is back up and operating fully. The K6TZ 146.79 repeater is completely operative, and alternative repeaters are encouraged for secondary use. These are as follows: Ventura – 146.88 negative offset, PL 127.3 La Vagia 440 – 446.40 negative offset, PL 131.8 WB6OBB 440 – 449.30 negative offset, PL 131.8 Note: The OBB 440 repeater does not ID. Please identify that you are using the WB6OBB repeater periodically. Santa Cruz Island – 223.92 negative offset PL 131.8 The Shackmaster will scan-monitor all the above repeaters during normal club hours.

Levi’s Mini Ham Equipment Sale on the Mesa

Levi’s mini ham radio bazaar will take place on Saturday, January 24th, from 0800 to 1300. Levi will donate 50 percent of his gross sales to the Club Station. Other hams may bring their own equipment to this sale and donate as they wish. Contact Levi at 805-604-5384 or via his website www.k6lcm.com, for details and his address. Post expires at 1:00pm on Saturday January 24th, 2015 but will still be available in the archives.