Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 1/23/2025

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 13 check-ins plus net control Ken, KA6KEN. Tonight’s topics included:

  • PL tones, up and down tones, and other types of tones.
  • Ideas for a 4-way relay block for switching between different electronic components in a vehicle.
  • National calling frequency in Santa Barbara County active?

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 – 1/16/2025

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

  • Coax ideas for tape measure antenna?

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 – 1/9/2025

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 Warren, KN6ZZI. Tonight’s topics included:

  • Common mode noise from HF transmissions causing electronic devices to activate, wireless router to reboot, etc. What can be done to alleviate the noise?

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.

RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer

RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer: 3G Combo version. 15MHz to 2.7GHz. It comes w/printed manual, two 50 Ohm terminations, two frequency-appropriate antennas, a USB charge cable, and a sturdy Pelican case. If you know what you’re looking for you know what this is! $125.00  Photo-1  Photo-2  Photo-3  Photo-4.

SBARC Fundraising Item
Available at the Club Station
Open every Saturday from 9am until noon.

 

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 12/19/2024

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 8 check-ins plus net control Warren, KN6ZZI. Tonight’s topics included:

  • 80-meter vertical antennas.
  • Good resource for antenna knowledge: antennasbyn6lf.com
  • KA6KEN is looking for a resource to purchase thick coil cord/cable for 4 conductor microphones.

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.

RF-Explorer 3G Combo Frequency Analyzer

Contact Brian K6BPM brian @ k6bpm.com

$125.00 – Cash, PayPal, Credit Cards, CashApp, Venmo

Like new RF-Explorer 3G Combo Frequency Analyzer. 15 MHz to 2.7 GHz continuous with no breaks. Latest firmware installed and calibrated.

Includes the following:

  • OEM zippered case
  • Rubber protection boot
  • Antennas (3)
  • SMA dummy loads (2)
  • Charging/computer cable
  • Printed manual
  • Windows software lets you connect the RF Explorer to your computer

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 12/12/2024

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 Dave, AI6VX. Tonight’s topics included:

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.