Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 12/29/2022

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We had another interesting net tonight with 6 check-ins plus net control Brian, K6BPM. Tonight’s topics included:

  • How many turns does a balun for a 10 meter dipole antenna need to be?
  • How to test a dipole antenna balun to see that it’s doing its job?
  • 2M/70CM antenna for a boat and how to position to avoid radar interference?

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 – 12/22/2022

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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.