Category Archives: Tech Mentoring Net

The audio archive of this and other SBARC nets have been indefinitely discontinued. Hopefully the audio recordings will be resumed before too long by another local ham enthusiast with the technical ability and resources necessary to do so. We had another interesting net tonight with 7 check-ins plus net control Dave, AI6VX. Tonight’s topics included: Field Day 2024. SBARC website changes? What projects have you been working on? (Current check-ins to the net respond). Tack’s loop antenna. 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 and other SBARC nets have been indefinitely discontinued. Hopefully the audio recordings will be resumed before too long by another local ham enthusiast with the technical ability and resources necessary to do so. We had another interesting net tonight with 10 check-ins plus net control Ken, KA6KEN. Tonight’s topics included: Long path vs. short path propagation. G5RV full size or junior a better solution for a specific need? Icom IC-746PRO power output issues in digital modes vs. voice modes (full power output delayed for a few seconds in digital modes). FY 2024 Field Day planning. 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 and other SBARC nets have been indefinitely discontinued. Hopefully the audio recordings will be resumed before too long by another local ham enthusiast with the technical ability and resources necessary to do so. We had another interesting net tonight with 2 check-ins plus net control Frank, K6FLD. Tonight’s topics included: Only 2 check-in and no questions tonight so the net was ended early. 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 and other SBARC nets have been indefinitely discontinued. Hopefully the audio recordings will be resumed before too long by another local ham enthusiast with the technical ability and resources necessary to do so. We had another interesting net tonight with 7 check-ins plus net control Dave, AI6VX. Tonight’s topics included: Asiatic Russia contact is coming in clear and strong even though he’s not located in my beam heading or long path heading. Any explanations? What is an isotropic antenna and how do we use it in theory? 10 meter activity booming as we near the peak of the current solar cycle. 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 and other SBARC nets have been indefinitely discontinued. Hopefully the audio recordings will be resumed before too long by another local ham enthusiast with the technical ability and resources necessary. We had another interesting net tonight with 11 check-ins plus net control Brian, K6BPM. Tonight’s topics included: DMR talk groups, master servers, etc. How to check if DMR talk groups are working. Japanese moon probe transmitting on FM and PSK31. Satellite ops. 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 and other SBARC nets have been indefinitely discontinued. Hopefully the audio recordings will be resumed before too long by another local ham enthusiast with the technical ability and resources necessary. We had another interesting net tonight with 13 check-ins plus net control Dave, AI6VX. Tonight’s topics included: How is antenna performance affected by nearby mountains? What is intermodulation interference and how does it come about? What is heterodyning? 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 and other SBARC nets have been indefinitely discontinued. Hopefully the audio recordings will be resumed before too long by another local ham enthusiast with the technical ability and resources necessary. We had another interesting net tonight with 6 check-ins plus net control Frank, K6FLD. Tonight’s topics included: During QSO with a DX station (Australia or New Zealand, can’t remember) with a strong signal there was a mechanical “clunk” sound when he keyed down. Anyone know what that might emanate from? General discussions. 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.