HyGain TH6 tri-band HF antenna. 2 available. 3 elements on 20 and 15, and 4 on 10 meters. 18 foot booms, large, disassembled, may need new mounting hardware, etc
Asking $100.00 each.
HyGain Tail Twister antenna rotator and control head
Asking $350.00.
Contact: Mike K6QD, kd6qd@cox.net , 805-680-2382.
Post expires at 7:00pm on Friday May 27th, 2016 but will still be available in the archives.
UPDATE – Marvac will be closing for good at 5pm today, Friday May 29th.
Marvac Electronics is closing it’s doors. This might happen very soon, possibly as soon as Friday, May 29. They are selling everything at 50% off except for lead acid batteries and wire products. So if you want to stock up on anything, now is the time to do it.
Post expires at 5:00pm on Friday May 29th, 2015 but will still be available in the archives.
The Technical Mentoring and Elmering net on Thursday 5/14/15 was an informative one with 14 check-ins plus net control (K6HWN). The net began at with Brian’s (K6BPM) announcement that we now have a special list server “discussion group” set up for members (and non-members) interested in emergency communications. The purpose for this is to discuss how SBARC can operate as a club, and how the average amateur radio operator in general can help in the event of an emergency. This is not affiliated with ARES or any other group, nor does it interfere with their mission. As a club, and as licensed amateur radio operators, one of our civic responsibilities is to be prepared to help our community in any way we can. We hope you will join and contribute to the discussion! To join the list simply send a blank email to JoinEmCommList@sbarc.org. Further instructions will be sent to you.
Next Ken (KA6KEN) asked why the 220 repeater (224.08) linked and unlinked to 146.79 (K6TZ) periodically throughout the day. The answer to that question is that we link the 224.08 to K6TZ so that ham’s that don’t have a clear signal to the K6TZ repeater but can hit 224.08 can participate in our nets. The operator keys down a second early to make the connection and is heard on K6TZ. The link is taken down after the nets unless someone needs the link for other traffic. The reason the link is taken down is because other signals from other surrounding areas can interfere and can be an annoyance. The discussion evolved into use of a repeater to control a remote base station and then evolved further into the use of remote station operations. One question asked if it is legal for a technician licensee to operate on a repeater that operates a remote base whose output is on another license class frequency allocation. The answer is no, the technician should not operate out of his license class without supervision no matter how they gain access to it.
Shackmaster Dave(K6HWN) then asked who knew all of the handy and emergency reasons to operate remote base station and it proved to be a lively conversation. You can listen to the audio archive of the net here.
Tune in to the SBARC Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net next Thursday at 0800 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 Technical Mentoring and Elmering net each week and join in with questions and /or answers to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The memorial service for Ellis Pilgrim – AD6J (SK) will be held Sunday May 31st from 2 pm to 4 pm at Maravilla on Calle Real (between Patterson and Kellogg. He was a long time host at the club station on Saturday mornings. Most of you will remember the older gentleman that sat at the front desk where Bud sits now. He made sure that every visitor was properly greeted and signed in. In his last months he frequently required oxygen, but he continued to dutifully man his post.
Post expires at 2:00pm on Sunday May 31st, 2015 but will still be available in the archives.
Last Thursday night’s (5/7/15) Technical Mentoring and Elmering net was an informative one with 12 check-ins plus net control (K6HWN). The net began at with me (K6FLD) asking about one of last week’s subjects that came up regarding tuning an antenna using white noise while on frequency of choice without a carrier signal as to not cause interference on the frequency. This is of great interest to me because every time I switch bands I need to re-tune by finding a nearby open frequency to tune on then return to the frequency of interest. Shackmaster Dave (K6HWN) explained the concept first using the grid dip meter theory as an example because it’s very similar to using a white noise generator on the frequency you want to tune on. You can review the audio here. MFJ offers their MFJ-212 noise generator that they call a “Match Maker” at a very reasonable cost here.
Next Bob (KB6CTX) asked about the best way to evaluate antennas for his purpose. John (AG6LJ) suggested he work the problem backwards, i.e. consider any restrictions in your area (home owners associations, etc.), how much you have/want to spend, and the bands that will be required are all good considerations before looking for the suitable antenna. Shackmaster added that looking at the radiation pattern of the antenna. Depending on your surrounding terrain, buildings, etc., certain radiation patterns may perform better for you and where you want your signal to wind up. GW added that if you’re looking to use a dipole depending on the band they can be very long and require a lot of space.
Tune in to the SBARC Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net next Thursday at 0800 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 Technical Mentoring and Elmering net each week and join in with questions and /or answers to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
Cuban hams with SBARC hats! Members of the Radioaficionados de Cotorro don hats brought to Cuba by Levi, K6LCM from the Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club. From left: Abel, CO2SG; Yosvani, CO2YT; Guillermo, CO2ECO; Joel, CO2YQ; Angel, CM2ABG; Luis, CL2LHE; Engel, CO2ER.
Last Friday May 15th, Levi – K6LCM reported on his recent trip to Cuba on the Cuckoo Net. We were treated to a very interesting hour and everyone had lots of questions. The good news is that there’s more to come! Levi will spend another hour with us and give us part 2 of his trip report this coming Friday, May 22nd, again on the Cuckoo Net starting a little after 7 am.
His trip was part of an educational research delegation to Cuba but he also found time to meet with some Cuban amateur radio operators. Be sure to catch part 2 of this very interesting and highly informative report from someone who was able to talk radio with real Cubans, in Cuba!
If you missed part 1 of Levi’s report, it is well worth listening to. Of course, like all our nets, it was recorded and it is available for you to listen to at your leisure. Head on over to the SBARC audio archives and listen to the morning net for May 15, 2015 or scroll down and the archive is embedded in a post below.
Post expires at 8:00am on Friday May 22nd, 2015 but will still be available in the archives.
Yaesu 60R dual band 2m/440 HT (New).
Reduced Asking Price $150.00
Contact Bruce – N6OLT at 805-967-3174
Post expires at 6:58pm on Wednesday January 13th, 2016 but will still be available in the archives.
