Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 12/22/2022

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We had another interesting net tonight with 6 check-ins plus net control Dave, AI6VX. Tonight’s topics included:

  • NanoVNA Antenna analyzer and tuning a 2M dipole for SWR.
  • Flourescent lamp retrofits/Diffuser panels.
  • LED Christmas light issues.
  • Merry Christmas!

Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) 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.

Work at the Club Station

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On Monday, December 19, we did a little tower work. We removed some old antennas and did quite a bit of cable removal as well. Part of the work also involved installing a new microwave dish to provide a network link to La Cumbre Peak. As soon as the La Cumbre Peak dish is installed, we’ll have a full time link between the two locations.

Our first installed device will be an ADS-B receiver that will add to our constellation of receivers and provide coverage of the back country below the coastal mountain range. This will help Santa Barbara Search and Rescue obtain real time aircraft location information that is currently unavailable when an aircraft drops below the mountain tops.

Wayne – AF6GX (picture shown) did the tower climbing, Michael – K6RQV provided ground assistance, and Brian – K6BPM programmed and tested the microwave radios.

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 12/15/2022

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We had another interesting net tonight with 7 check-ins plus net control Ken, KA6KEN. Tonight’s topics included:

  • ARES, Races, ACS, etc.
  • 10 Meter contest last weekend.
  • “Amateur Contest Log” logging software.
  • Packet radio.

Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) 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 – 12/8/2022

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We had another interesting net tonight with 6 check-ins plus net control Frank, K6FLD. Tonight’s topics included:

  • SOTA (Summit Over The Air) and NVIS antenna.
  • If my NVIS antenna is low to the ground does receiving station need to be low to the ground as well?
  • HF Gear.
  • Recommended QRP Rigs.
  • Radioddity DB20-G.

Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) 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/WB6OBB Annual Christmas Party

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unknownYou are invited to the annual SBARC/WB6OBB Christmas Party. We will be holding this event on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Rusty’s Pizza Parlor location at 5934 Calle Real near the Wallgreen’s Pharmacy on the mountain side of Calle Real east of Fairview. This is a BYOP (Buy your own pizza) event and please bring a wrapped gag gift for the gift exchange! These parties are usually well attended so this is a chance to visit with a lot of people whom you might not see during the year. Stop by for a few minutes, or stay for the whole event!

No club meeting this month. We’ll look forward to seeing you at the party!

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