SBARC General Meeting – February 17, 2023

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We had a presenter lined up for this month but we had to reschedule until next month because of a conflict with other plans. So, we needed to come up with something else this month. Last year I tried to do a presentation over zoom about using a software defined radio (SDR) to operate the popular digital mode FT8. Unfortunately it was a failure because I needed to run Windows on a Mac to run the SDR software. Running 2 operating systems, the SDR software and Zoom was too much for my laptop so I was unable to get things working. This year, things have changed. The software I use is now available in a native Mac version so I’m going to try again. Levi K6LCM helped me do a test last night and everything worked great. So we’re on!

We are going to be using Zoom again this month but it looks like we may be able to return to the old location for future meetings. That’s good news. we have a few things we need to do, but hopefully we’ll be able to get back to regular in-person meetings next month.

SBARC K6TZ is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: SBARC General Meeting – Feb 17, 2123
Time: “Doors” open at 7:00pm and meeting starts at 7:30pm

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Meeting ID: 846 2549 6314
Passcode: 172026

Post expires at 11:00pm on Friday February 17th, 2023 but will still be available in the archives.

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 2/16/2023

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The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you.

We had another interesting net tonight with 12 check-ins plus net control Dave, AI6VX. Tonight’s topics included:

  • Where to place the “trap” in a 160 meter dipole cut for 1/2 wave to make it a full wave antenna?
  • What’s the benefit of going from 1/2 wave to full wave antenna?
  • Why does FM vs. SSB improve local 10 meter comm signals?

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 – 2/9/2023

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The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you.

We had another interesting net tonight with 12 check-ins plus net control Dave, AI6VX (subbing for Frank, K6FLD). Tonight’s topics included:

  • Leigh, KM6JE asked for a 10 Meter radio check on 28.310 MHz, only Callie in Santa Barbara heard him.
  • What might be the best antenna for 10 meter communications within a 25-mile radius?
  • All Electronics is closing.
  • Slot cars.

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 – 2/2/2023

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The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you.

We had another interesting net tonight with 13 check-ins plus net control Brian, K6BPM. Tonight’s topics included:

  • Dave, AI6VX and the Ventura groups attempt to communicate on 10 meters (28.400 MHz) USB at 1900 PST Wednesday February 2nd and their results. They’re planning another attempt this Sunday at 3:00 PM.
  • Davis weather stations and accessing them via internet and mobile devices. (Weatherlink by Davis and Weather Underground are a couple of methods).
  • AllStar.
  • Renogy DC to DC battery charger.

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 – 1/26/2023

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The audio archive of this net can best be followed by downloading the .mp3 file for the appropriate date here and listening with the media player of your choice. You can move the progress slider forward or backward to the subject of interest to you.

We had another interesting net tonight with 11 check-ins plus net control Ken, KA6KEN. Tonight’s topics included:

  • LT SPICE analog circuit simulator software.
  • Hustler mobile antenna SWR varies depending on the placement of the coax cable.
  • If running TinyTrak APRS and mobile radio at the same time will it cause interference, mixing or intermodulation?
  • Ventura 10 meter net on 28.400 Mhz at 7:00 pm on Wednesday nights. (Dave, AI6VX might host sometimes).
  • SBARC website auction items for sale vs. current items for sale, do I need to be logged in to view both?
  • SBARC members roster? Would be nice to have for basic lookup purposes, not private information necessarily.

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.