Dave K6HWN “Shackmaster” Retiring November 30th 2015 [Update: Audio Interviews]

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Our longtime Shackmaster and net control for numerous nets has announced his retirement from his SBARC duties. He has also taken steps for establishing a trust with the help of attorneys. His announcement as dictated is as follows:

“The Shackmaster is retiring 30 November. After eight exciting years of reviving the station and receiving a treasured award Shackmaster Dave will retire due to advancing age and pressing obligations because finally there are younger, competent, dedicated and friendly hams to take over and share shack duties. He will also retire from his nets and all else he does for the Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club leaving others to fill these slots. One of his biggest regrets is not serving under the very promising administration of soon to be president elect Milburn. The decision is final. No discussion.”

The Shackmaster’s shoes will be hard to fill. We wish Dave all the best and are grateful for all he has done for SBARC. For retired people, people can check out estate planning law firm and get their legal help!

Update 1: Levi, K6LCM interviewed Dave on January 13, 2014 at the Club Station about his work to revive the shack in the 2000s and his appointment to Shackmaster in 2007.  Play the audio of that interview below or download an mp3 file.

 

Update 2: Dave was also interviewed on the SBARC Club Net by Jerel, WT6G on August 26, 2015 about his duties as a jailer many years ago in Berkeley, California.  Play the audio of that interview below or download an mp3 file.


Update 3: Dave received a special citation from the SBARC Board of Directors earlier this year. Here is the complete story and an audio recording of the presentation.

Post expires at 7:00am on Tuesday December 1st, 2015 but will still be available in the archives.

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – November 12, 2015

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The TM&E audio archive can best 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.

What a great net tonight with only 7 check-ins, net control (Shackmaster Dave K6HWN) and 4 chat room visitors! Subjects tonight included:

  • EME (Earth Moon Earth) Communications
  • Space Station Communications
  • Satellite Repeater Communications
  • Doppler Shift
  • Other space object communications

Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net next Thursday at 8:00 PM (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 TM&E 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 Coming Up November 20th

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There is a LOT going on this month, and it there was ever a meeting you don’t want to miss, it’s this one.

First off, there will be a lot good of HF, VHF, UHF, and Microwave gear, as well as a few amplifiers on sale. This is from a donation to the club and 100% of the proceeds will be used to benefit the club!

It is also election night. We will elect our Board of Directors for 2016, so be sure you come and make your vote heard! A slate was proposed by the nominating committee in October and additional nominations will be accepted from the floor.

In addition, this will be our Fifth Annual Home Brew night. Bring whatever you have that you had a hand in — Designing, Building, Modifying, Ruining — all will count. Put something in writing next to your entry to let us know about what you did. Don’t be embarassed — be proud. Bring it!

Now on to our speaker! Our guest speaker for the evening will be Wayne Overbeck, N6NB, the inventor of the world-famous ‘Quagi’ antenna and now the holder of the DX Microwave record of all time, which will be his subject for the evening. Wayne is a sought-after speaker in the Amateur Radio community. Retired Professor of Communications, emeritus, from California State University in Fullerton with Ph.D and J.D. degrees, he has too many accomplishments to mention in a short introduction. This will be Wayne’s third presentation to SBARC. We are honored!

Wayne's vehicles

Wayne’s vehicles

The “Quagi” antenna, a combination of a quad and a yagi, was invented and developed in Wayne’s back yard in 1972 and is still a favorite of VHF / UHF Amateurs all over the world. In 1996, Wayne’s name appeared on the FCC’s OET-65 bulletin as one of the committee members who developed the U.S. radio frequency safety standards. He integrated and mass-produced a “tool-box transverter” system that covers the Amateur bands from 6 meters to 10 GHz. Wayne continues to inspire us in Amateur microwave and VHF/UHF as he leads Hams in local, interstate and international radio contest outings. An attorney and member of the California BAR since 1975, Dr. Overbeck brings broad knowledge and experience to the Amateur Radio Community.

This is probably the biggest meeting of the year, so try to make it. We’ll see you there!

Post expires at 1:33am on Saturday November 21st, 2015 but will still be available in the archives.

Reminder – Members are Allowed to Attend Board Meetings

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This is just a reminder that all members are invited to attend Board of Directors meetings. Meetings are not secret or private. All the board members are club members first, and we have just been elected to make sure all the club business gets done.

If you have something you would like to bring up with the board, and idea or even a complaint, you are free to contact a board member to have it put on the agenda and present it in person.

Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the Red Cross (upstairs).

Again, everyone is welcome, any time.

Post expires at 12:53pm on Monday November 30th, 2015 but will still be available in the archives.

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – November 5, 2015

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The audio archive can best 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.

Tonight’s net was an interesting one with 11 check-ins plus net control (Shackmaster Dave K6HWN) and 10 chat room visitors. Subjects tonight included:

  • G5RV antenna w/SWR “Talking” Watt Meter measuring for 20 to 80 meters (Dennis, WB6OBB having issues)
  • NVIS and ground wave concepts
  • Software Defined Radio

Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net next Thursday at 8:00 PM (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 TM&E net each week and join in with questions and /or answers to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.