Category Archives: Tech Mentoring Net

The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you. We had another interesting net tonight with 9 check-ins plus net control Ken, KA6KEN. Tonight’s topics included: What’s the difference between a balun and unun? How to choose the balun step-up ratio (4:1, 9:1, etc.) for my antenna system? 10 meter FM and SSB this last weekend? Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting ham radio questions might arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week.

The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you. We had another interesting net tonight with 9 check-ins plus net control Dave, AI6VX. Tonight’s topics included: Operating 10 meter FM and repeater DX. Isotron 160 meter antenna. WPX SSB contest March 25th from 0000 hrs to March 26th 2359 hrs. Favorite pizza sauce. Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting ham radio questions might arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week.

The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you. We had another interesting net tonight with 10 check-ins plus net control Frank, K6FLD. Tonight’s topics included: ARRL DX SSB contest last Saturday/Sunday. ARRL DX CW contest last Saturday/Sunday (Paul, W1PR). Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting ham radio questions might arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week.

The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you. We had another interesting net tonight with 13 check-ins plus net control Brian, K6BPM. Tonight’s topics included: ARRL DX SSB contest this Saturday. 6 meter repeaters, SBARC 6 meter net. Santa Barbara Scanner frequencies mendosa.com/scan0794.html PowerSDR features. Squelch tails/courtesy tones. Baofeng radios. Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting ham radio questions might arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week.

The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you. We had another interesting net tonight with 9 check-ins plus net control Ken, KA6KEN. Tonight’s topics included: Tips for getting started with 6 meter communications. 6 meter repeaters. SoCal 6 meter repeater directory and information site SoCal 6m Repeaters (sdsixshooters.org). Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting ham radio questions might arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week.

The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you. We had another interesting net tonight with 12 check-ins plus net control Dave, AI6VX. Tonight’s topics included: Where to place the “trap” in a 160 meter dipole cut for 1/2 wave to make it a full wave antenna? What’s the benefit of going from 1/2 wave to full wave antenna? Why does FM vs. SSB improve local 10 meter comm signals? Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting ham radio questions might arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week.

The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you. We had another interesting net tonight with 12 check-ins plus net control Dave, AI6VX (subbing for Frank, K6FLD). Tonight’s topics included: Leigh, KM6JE asked for a 10 Meter radio check on 28.310 MHz, only Callie in Santa Barbara heard him. What might be the best antenna for 10 meter communications within a 25-mile radius? All Electronics is closing. Slot cars. Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting ham radio questions might arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week.