Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 10/30/2025

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

  • ICOM IC-7300 interference issue, SCE induced? Troubleshooting suggestions.
  • WebSDR.
  • KIWI SDR.

Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local 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 – 10/23/2025

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We had another interesting net tonight with 8 check-ins plus net control Ken, KA6KEN. Tonight’s topics included:

  • How high off the ground should my hf antenna be considering the slope in my backyard?
  • CQ Worldwide contest this weekend.
  • End-Fed antennas.

Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local 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.

SBARC General Club Meeting Oct 17, 2025

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We are going to talk about emergency communications and what type of communications we have available to us. Virtually every new member expresses an interest in emergency communications, but SBARC currently has no programs or classes available. We will have a couple of experts in the audience for this meeting, so we’re hoping we can come away with some good ideas.

Next month’s meeting is election night so we will be announcing the slate of candidates. We’ll also be opening up the nomination period for additional nominations from the membership.

Next month is also Home-brew Night. So be thinking about a project you can bring to share with others.

When was the last time you bought a new handheld radio just because it might be fun? Well, we found one we think you are going to like, and it’s really cheap. It has some interesting features such as a USB-C charging port, color screen, and programming can be done over Blue-tooth using a free app for your smartphone.

This is an in person meeting and will also be available on Zoom.

SBARC General Club Meeting
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Goleta Union School District Board Room
401 North Fairview Avenue in Goleta

Doors Open at 7:00pm and the meeting will start at 7:30pm

Zoom Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517622425?pwd=cS6bpbARpfw1Wm0ycwSTqRYYrONKsm.1

Post expires at 1:00am on Saturday October 18th, 2025 but will still be available in the archives.

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 10/16/2025

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We had another interesting net tonight with 5 check-ins plus net control Dave, AI6VX. Tonight’s topics included:

  • Scripts vs. actual programming code.
  • SBARC picnic this weekend.
  • Transmission.
  • Dave’s (AI6VX) presentation on digital modes.
  • On-The-Air Jamboree (Cub Scouts).

Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local 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.

SBARC Annual Potluck BBQ – October 19, 2025

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Please join us for a good old fashioned potluck barbecue. SBARC will host this years get-together at Stow Grove Park on La Patera Lane in Goleta just before it intersects Cathedral Oaks Rd. We will be in Area 3. This is the smaller site with shade over the tables. This once-a-year SBARC event will be held on October 19, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 2:30 PM.

We’re holding this event a little late this year as we hope most people will be done with their end of summer traveling and will be able to attend.

This year will work much the same way as last year. SBARC will supply delicious 1/3 lb. hamburgers and cheeseburgers with all the fixings for all SBARC members and their immediate families. For non-members, burgers will be $5 each. You are welcome to bring your own beverages and we will have cold sodas and water available for $1.

Since this is a potluck, we are encouraging everyone to bring something to share. You can bring a salad, potato chips, beans, hot dish, cookies or other desert, whatever you like and whatever you have time for.

We hope you will join us for a relaxing meal and take the time to catch up with old friends. Of course, we can always use a little help setting things up before the event and cleaning things up afterwards. If you have a little time we would surely appreciate your help.

Hope to see you there!

Post expires at 11:08pm on Sunday October 19th, 2025 but will still be available in the archives.

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 9/25/2025

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We had another interesting net tonight with 4 check-ins plus net control Ken, KA6KEN. Tonight’s topics included:

  • Icom IC706 repair saga.
  • Precautions before powering up a Yaesu FT-101B that’s been out of service for many years?

Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local 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 – 9/18/2025

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

  • Not too much technical, more casual discussions about computers, ham radios, car computers, etc.

Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local 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.