Special Repeater Operations During Rain Storm

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Storm Resources

 

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The National Weather Service is predicting a major rain event on March 20-21.  Presently and as the storm approaches, the 146.79 repeater will remain in normal operation, however we ask that you keep your communications brief and leave plenty of breaks so that other stations are able to pass along important traffic.

Should this storm event reach a level that presents a danger to the larger community, a member of the SBARC Board of Directors or the K6TZ Trustee may appoint Special Tactical net controllers to handle priority and emergency traffic. Special Tactical operations will be signaled by the presence of a “double-beep” courtesy tone, during which time transmissions from all stations with information are welcome. However, all transmissions during Special Tactical operations should be kept brief and relevant to the situation. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. If Special Tactical operations are initiated on the 146.790 repeater, the “double-beep” courtesy tone will be activated. Radio amateurs with pertinent information are encouraged to check in.  SBARC may also be providing information via Twitter @K6TZ.

SBARC Repeater Operations

Normal Operations
Under normal operations, the Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club repeaters are open to use by all licensed radio amateurs. One need not be a member of the Club in order to use the repeaters, however, membership is encouraged. Under all circumstances, on-air discussions should be congenial and operators should treat others as they wish to be treated and always with respect and patience.

Special Events Operations
During special events supported by the Club (e.g. parades, Fiesta, road races, etc.) a “double-beep” courtesy tone on the main club 146.79 MHz repeater indicates that its use is restricted to stations participating in event support.

ARES Operations
During Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) activities, ARES leaders may activate a “triple-beep” courtsey tone on the 146.79 repeater. This indicates that ARES has exclusive use of the repeater.

imagesSpecial Tactical Operations
Under certain circumstances during severe weather, disasters or other urgent situations, a member of the SBARC Board of Directors or the K6TZ Trustee may appoint Special Tactical net controllers to handle priority and emergency traffic on the 146.790 repeater. Special Tactical operations will be signaled by the presence of a “double-beep” courtesy tone, during which time transmissions from all stations with pertinent information are welcome. However, all transmissions during Special Tactical operations should be kept brief and relevant to the situation. Personal discussions and comments that could in any way compromise the efforts of government & public safety agencies shall be avoided.

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 3/15/2018

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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 good net tonight with 10 check-ins plus net control, Chuck – K5CAW and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:

  • What is a good portable HF antenna that covers a wide range of bands and doesn’t require tuning?
  • Antenna tuning theory.
  • How long can you talk on TZ before time out? (Hint-3 minutes).
  • Is it possible to pre-arrange an HF contact coast to coast and actually make the contact?.
  • DMR (Digital Mobile Radio).

Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting questions will arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week and join in with questions and /or answers to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.

General Club Meeting – March 16th, 2018

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Overview of LiFePO4 Batteries for Ham Radio / Solar Applications

logoKevin Zanjani from Bioenno Power will be providing an overview about LiFePO4 batteries for use in ham radio applications.  This exciting presentation will discuss typical applications and have an exciting show-and-tell of the various products!  Bioenno Power has attended various hamfests and hamventions including the Palm Springs Hamfest, Visalia DX Convention, Dayton Hamvention, Orlando HamCation, Nevada State Convention, PacificCon among others, and the products have been featured on HamNation, along with articles written in CQ Magazine and QST Magazine.

SBARC General Club Meeting
Friday, March 16, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Goleta Union School District Board Room
401 North Fairview Avenue in Goleta

Post expires at 11:11pm on Friday March 16th, 2018 but will still be available in the archives.

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 3/8/2018

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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 good net tonight with 13 check-ins plus net control, Frank – K6FLD and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:

  • When mounting a dipole to the top of your roof, what are the best ways to get it elevated depending on the style of roof and it’s design?
  • What’s a good first handheld for a new ham?
  • After one passes their first (Technical) ham license, when can they begin operating on the air?
  • Best mobile antennas without having to drill holes in the vehicle?
  • What is the voltage threshold when a mobile radio will stop operating?
  • A lot of good conversation regarding QSL cards.

Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting questions will arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week and join in with questions and /or answers to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.

CERT Training Coming Up

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showimageThe City of Goleta is offering Basic CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training if enough people sign up. They prefer a minimum of 15 students, and about 10 signed up already. Classes are scheduled for April 7, 14, and 21  for 8 hours per session if enough people sign up. These classes are offered free of charge.
Some typical subjects covered include fire suppression, medical operations, light search and rescue, terrorist activities, disaster preparedness and a review with hands on disaster exercise at the end of the course. These sessions would be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 770 Vala Drive (near Turnpike and Cathedral Oaks). Hours are 8AM to 5PM with a noon hour break.Successful completion of these classes results in a FEMA completion certificate. For more CERT info see the City of Goleta web site or google Goleta CERT classes.
If interested, contact Jim W6JFE at 805 685 0711 or 805 259 9948 or text him at the 9948 number so he can keep the “head count”. You can also contact him via email at jim_everson@yahoo.com.
This is a good opportunity to get CERT training and get ready for the next emergency!

Post expires at 1:56am on Saturday April 21st, 2018 but will still be available in the archives.

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 3/1/2018

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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 good net tonight with 13 check-ins plus net control, Chuck – K5CAW and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:

  • When building a dipole antenna for a specific frequency, how do you tune it to achieve resonance at that specific frequency?
  • If I want to build an HF dipole inside the house in a 8×10 room what would the best positioning in the room?

Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting questions will arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the net each week and join in with questions and /or answers to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.