Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 6/6/2024

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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 Brian, K6BPM. Tonight’s topics included:

  • Equation for resonant frequency.
  • ARRL licensing delays recently.

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.

News Release: SBARC and SBWF announce annual scholarship winner

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Brian Milburn, organization president (right) and Levi C. Maaia, chair of the scholarship committee (left), presented Mateo Olin Ferreira (center) with a scholarship award on behalf of the Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club & Wireless Foundation at the Santa Barbara Courthouse on Monday

June 4, 2024 – SANTA BARBARA, Calif.

The Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club and the Santa Barbara Wireless Foundation are pleased to announce the recipient of their 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).

Mateo Olin Ferreira, a graduating senior at Orcutt Academy Charter High School, was awarded the 2024 scholarship at Santa Barbara Courthouse on Monday, June 3. Ferreira is set to graduate with a 4.0 GPA and plans to attend Allan Hancock College for initial credits before transferring to California State University, Long Beach to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Business.

Ferreira is an Eagle Scout in Troop 87, a tenor saxophone section leader, a football player and referee, and a Catholic altar server. He plans to continue his education with summer internships to gain practical experience in his field and aims to contribute to the advancement of green energy production.

Brian Milburn, the president of the Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club and Santa Barbara Wireless Foundation, and Levi C. Maaia, Ph.D., a board member and the chair of the scholarship committee, presented Ferreira with a certificate and a financial award to support his college expenses.

“Our goal is to ensure that more students choose academic and career paths in science and technology,” said Milburn. “Mateo has set himself up for success with his plan to attend community college and then Cal State Long Beach.”

Ferreira is the latest recipient of this scholarship, which is awarded annually in June. Applicants must be 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 2025 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.

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 5/30/2024

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We had another interesting net tonight with 12 check-ins plus net control Dave, AI6VX. Tonight’s topics included:

  • Alpha 76A amplifier switch repair/re-install. If broken, maybe 3D printed solution?
  • Pass through power bank/packs?
  • What are Meshtastic devices and what do they do/offer?
  • 40 meter beacons, repeaters, nets, etc.

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We have been alerted that someone is broadcasting on the output of SBCO Sheriff’s Office Yellow frequency 460.325. They are not using PL. This is happening in the area of Mountain View School and may be kids using Baofeng type radios that have transmit capabilities in that frequency range.

If you are in the area, you might try monitoring this frequency and keeping your eyes and ears open. Obviously, we don’t want kids interfering with public safety frequencies.

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 5/23/2024

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We had another interesting net tonight with 6 check-ins plus net control Warren, KN6ZZI. Tonight’s topics included:

  • Reminder to periodically check on your rooftop masts and antennas for wear and tear so that you’re never surprised by a fallen one.
  • Antenna takeoff angles.
  • Does cleaning feedline and other connections help with poor SWR?
  • SBARC repeater systems.
  • 6 meter repeater DXing.
  • SBARC 6 meter repeater.

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.

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 5/16/2024

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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 6 check-ins plus net control Dave, AI6VX. Tonight’s topics included:

  • ICOM 7200 problem with CW mode active when powered off, when powered on again a one-second carrier is transmitted in CW mode. If radio powered down in another mode, no CW carrier transmitted when powered up.
  • Meshtastic discussions.
  • Linking Meshtastic to AREDN?
  • QRP QMX+ rig by QRP-Labs.com

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.