Slate of Candidates for 2023

This year I appointed 3 members to serve on the nominating committee. The 3 members were Dave – AI6VX, Doc – W6EW, and Tom – N6YX. They completed their mission and presented a slate of nominees at the last board meeting. I want to thank Dave, Doc and Tom for volunteering for this important function. The slate of nominees for 2023 are as follows: Brian Milburn K6BPM President / CEO Larry Martinez WA6MVJ Secretary Tom Saunders N6YX Treasurer / CFO Levi Maaia K6LCM Director at Large Dave Schmidt AI6VX Director at Large Wayne Beckman AF6GX Director at Large Mike Wapner K6QD Director at Large Matt Lechliter W6XC Director at Large We will officially be opening additional nominations for all positions at the October 21 2022 meeting. Any member in good standing can nominate another member in good standing for any elected position above. A member in good standing is any member who is paid up on their dues. Additionally, a nominee must be a member in good standing for the period of 28 days prior to the election. This year, that day is October 21, 2022. This year we will be allowing on-line voting, mail in voting, and in-person voting. As such, there are various cutoff dates we need to set so that we can do all our work behind the scenes. Here is the schedule: October 21 – Open nominations from the floor at meeting. November 6 – Nominations from the floor close at midnight. November 10 – Mail-in and online voting begins at midnight. November 16 – Mail-in and Online ballots close at midnight. November 18 – Election night – In-person voting, tallying, etc. There is also a bylaws change proposal on the ballot this year. The bylaw changes mostly involve the way we now handle the membership system, and the way we pay bills and expenses. Normal procedures such as auto-pay, credit card and debit card purchases, were never addressed in the current Bylaws, however it is the way we pay most bills and expenses. The proposed changes merely bring the Bylaws up-to-date with the times. You can view the proposed changes here: https://sbarc.org/Downloads/BylawEdits_10-2022.pdf Brian – K6BPM President, Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club Post expires at 7:51pm on Sunday November 20th, 2022 but will still be available in the archives.

Home Brew Night Tonight!

November meetings have traditionally also been Home-brew Night! We invite everyone to bring a something you have built, or a project in progress, to show, demonstrate, and tell your ham friends about. Home-brew is what being a ham is all about! Anyone can go buy a radio, antenna or other accessory, but to many hams, building their own gear is much more fun and rewarding. So bring something (or a lot of things) because we’re all interested in seeing what you’re up to! SBARC General Club Meeting Election Night Friday, November 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM In-person Meeting Goleta Union School District Board Room 401 North Fairview Avenue in Goleta Doors open around 7:00pm We will also be on Zoom! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86710614357?pwd=NHaQcophTzd7g8eiRToQyPaBMUc7kT.1 We hope to see you all at the meeting! Post expires at 11:42pm on Friday November 21st, 2025 but will still be available in the archives.

SBARC General Club Meeting Oct 17, 2025

We are going to talk about emergency communications and what type of communications we have available to us. Virtually every new member expresses an interest in emergency communications, but SBARC currently has no programs or classes available. We will have a couple of experts in the audience for this meeting, so we’re hoping we can come away with some good ideas. Next month’s meeting is election night so we will be announcing the slate of candidates. We’ll also be opening up the nomination period for additional nominations from the membership. Next month is also Home-brew Night. So be thinking about a project you can bring to share with others. When was the last time you bought a new handheld radio just because it might be fun? Well, we found one we think you are going to like, and it’s really cheap. It has some interesting features such as a USB-C charging port, color screen, and programming can be done over Blue-tooth using a free app for your smartphone. This is an in person meeting and will also be available on Zoom. SBARC General Club Meeting Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM Goleta Union School District Board Room 401 North Fairview Avenue in Goleta Doors Open at 7:00pm and the meeting will start at 7:30pm Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517622425?pwd=cS6bpbARpfw1Wm0ycwSTqRYYrONKsm.1 Post expires at 1:00am on Saturday October 18th, 2025 but will still be available in the archives.

SBARC Annual Potluck BBQ – October 19, 2025

Please join us for a good old fashioned potluck barbecue. SBARC will host this years get-together at Stow Grove Park on La Patera Lane in Goleta just before it intersects Cathedral Oaks Rd. We will be in Area 3. This is the smaller site with shade over the tables. This once-a-year SBARC event will be held on October 19, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 2:30 PM. We’re holding this event a little late this year as we hope most people will be done with their end of summer traveling and will be able to attend. This year will work much the same way as last year. SBARC will supply delicious 1/3 lb. hamburgers and cheeseburgers with all the fixings for all SBARC members and their immediate families. For non-members, burgers will be $5 each. You are welcome to bring your own beverages and we will have cold sodas and water available for $1. Since this is a potluck, we are encouraging everyone to bring something to share. You can bring a salad, potato chips, beans, hot dish, cookies or other desert, whatever you like and whatever you have time for. We hope you will join us for a relaxing meal and take the time to catch up with old friends. Of course, we can always use a little help setting things up before the event and cleaning things up afterwards. If you have a little time we would surely appreciate your help. Hope to see you there! Post expires at 11:08pm on Sunday October 19th, 2025 but will still be available in the archives.

General Club Meeting – August 15, 2025

As amateur radio operators, we are well aware that we are bombarded by radio signals day and night. We can’t get away from them unless we move into a deep cave or build a house size Faraday box. EMF is a broader category that includes RF as well as other environmental exposure categories that, like to or not, we can’t avoid, EMF includes: RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION – Caused by nearby radio transmitters, 4G & 5G cellular phones and towers, WiFi routers and devices, Bluetooth devices, alarm systems, wireless cameras, baby monitors and other connected devices. ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION – Caused by ionizing and non-iodizing radiation that can cause serious damage to living tissue. MAGNETIC FIELD RADIATION – Caused by the Earth’s magnetic field. sunlight, visible and infrared light, power lines. household appliances, hair dryers, electric shavers, microwaves, radios, computers, televisions, cell phones and wireless devices all. produce magnetic fields when in use. Join us this Friday and we’ll learn more about this topic and how it might affect us. This is an in person meeting and will also be available on Zoom. SBARC General Club Meeting Friday, August 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM Goleta Union School District Board Room 401 North Fairview Avenue in Goleta Doors Open at 7:00pm and the meeting will start at 7:30pm Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86021640011?pwd=E6lDKtFuDDhHnmmpIIMc0E82Y83PWK.1   Post expires at 1:10am on Saturday August 16th, 2025 but will still be available in the archives.

General Club Meeting – July 18, 2025

Our Club Secretary, Larry Martinez – WA6MVJ is an expert on trash. Not just any trash though. Specifically the trash orbiting our planet also known as Space Junk. Space junk started accumulating with the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, in 1957. From that point on, every subsequent launch, including those of satellites and rocket stages, has added to the growing cloud of space debris orbiting Earth. Space junk, also known as space debris, refers to any non-functional, human-made object orbiting Earth. This includes defunct satellites, discarded rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or explosions. It poses a significant risk to active satellites and spacecraft due to its high orbital velocities. Space junk encompasses a wide range of objects, from large pieces like defunct satellites and rocket bodies to smaller items like screws, paint flecks, and even frozen water. These objects are no longer serving a useful purpose in space and are instead orbiting the Earth, posing a potential hazard to active spacecraft and satellites. Larry, who is a Professor Emeritus at California State University, Long Beach, travels the world talking about this and other cyber and outer space issues. This is sure to be an interesting evening. This is an in person meeting and will also be available on Zoom. SBARC General Club Meeting Friday, July 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM Goleta Union School District Board Room 401 North Fairview Avenue in Goleta Doors Open at 7:00pm and the meeting will start at 7:30pm Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89799115190?pwd=50IzE1T6hN5T23EQ7q347cwGIrSQid.1   Post expires at 1:10am on Saturday July 19th, 2025 but will still be available in the archives.

Santa Barbara Wireless Foundation announces annual scholarship winner

July 10, 2025 – SANTA BARBARA, Calif. The Santa Barbara Wireless Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of its annual scholarship, awarded to an outstanding local high school graduate who plans to pursue higher education in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). Olivia Hall, a 2025 graduate of Orcutt Academy High School, was selected as the 2025 recipient of the award. Hall graduated with a 4.55 GPA and plans to attend California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in the fall, where she will major in either industrial or mechanical engineering with a focus on manufacturing. An active student on campus and in her community, Hall participated in FRC Robotics, Debate Club, National Honor Society, Freshman Connect Crew, Surf Club, and Garden Club. She is also a STEM pathway student and a first-generation college student. “This scholarship will help me reduce the need to work full-time while I’m in college,” said Hall. “That means I can stay focused on my coursework, graduate on time with less debt, and begin my career in manufacturing sooner.” “Olivia’s academic achievements and her clear goals for a future in engineering and manufacturing made her an excellent choice for this year’s scholarship,” said Milburn. Hall is the latest recipient of this scholarship, which is awarded annually. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in Santa Barbara, Ventura or San Luis Obispo Counties who plan to study Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics in higher education. Applicants should have an excellent academic record. While not requirements, preference is given to applicants who hold an active FCC amateur radio license.  Donations to the scholarship fund and applications by members of the class of 2026 may be submitted at scholarships.sbwireless.org. The Santa Barbara Wireless Foundation, together with the Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club, forms a nonprofit, public benefit organization that develops and supports wireless telecommunications technologies in support of public safety, emergency communications, community service, and scientific research in the Santa Barbara region. More information can be found at www.sbarc.org and www.sbwireless.org.