Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 9/19/2024

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

  • Problem with SD card becoming read only after writing to it from Yaesu FTM-500.
  • The 446.400 70 CM repeater has now been moved up to La Cumbre peak which should significantly increase SBARC’s communications coverage. Signal reports are welcome.
  • To monitor how your signal is getting into SBARC’s repeaters or to monitor who is coming in on what repeater you can visit Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club Allmon3 Dashboard – K6TZ (sbarc.org)

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.

Repeater Updates: 446.400 Moved to La Cumbre Peak West

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Wayne, AF6GX and Levi, K6LCM installing the new BridgeCom repeater at La Cumbre Peak West. Photo: Michael, K6RQV

It was a foggy, cool day at La Cumbre Peak when SBARC members Levi, K6LCM; Wayne, AF6GX; and Michael, K6RQV, headed up to the site to install the club’s new BridgeCom FM repeater on 446.400 MHz. Despite the low visibility and brisk weather, the team successfully completed the installation, bringing a significant upgrade to the repeater system.

The new repeater offers excellent coverage and is now linked to the club’s wider system, ensuring even greater range for members and improving communications across the region. This installation is part of SBARC’s ongoing efforts to enhance the reliability and reach of its network for amateur radio operators in Santa Barbara and beyond.

Stay tuned for more updates and make sure to give the new repeater a try on 446.400- PL 131.8.

Club Meeting – September 20, 2014

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We’re going to break with the format of the past few meetings and show a video provided by Darryl KF6DI.

The FT5ZM Amsterdam Island 2014 International DXpedition. It became known as the DXpedition of the year 2013-2014. Where is Amsterdam Island? Little Amsterdam, also known as Amsterdam Island and New Amsterdam, is an island of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands in the southern Indian Ocean.

We’ll still be bringing everyone up to date with our repeater relocation efforts, and with any luck, the new 440 repeater will be in operation at its new location by meeting time.

If you don’t have 446.40 in your radios, you will want t add it. You can also bring your HT to the meeting and I’ll program it for you if there’s time. If you have a programming cable, be sure to bring that along.

We hope to see you this Friday!

SBARC General Club Meeting
Friday, September 20, 2024 at 7:30 PM (Doors open at 7pm)
Goleta Union School District Board Room
401 North Fairview Avenue in Goleta

Doors open at 7pm, meeting starts at 7:30pm

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82648150046?pwd=Xgys9KTbsEVTEtjaWmiLcLLwipkD7V.1

Topic: General Club Meeting – September 20, 2024
Time: September 20, 2024 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 9/12/2024

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

  • 446.400 repeater PL tone being heard in AI6VX audio receive even on AllStar.
  • AllStar.
  • G Code generating software for a “real” circle.
  • Quashing RFI/EMI 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.

Packet Capabilities at LCPW

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We have moved the club VHF packet node from the Mesa to La Cumbre Peak West. At nearly 4,000′ above sea level, this station has a Winlink gateway that can gate mail between RF and the internet (Starlink-capable and perfect for emergencies), as well as a few other features, including a local keyboard chat room!

Check it out if you have a TNC or sound card modem for VHF packet on 145.050.

The main node is K6TZ-2 but the following aliases will connect you directly to the various services: LCPW (main node), TZPBBS, TZCHAT, TZRMS (Winlink)

Note that BPQ is a little different than Kantronics. Commands like MHEARD and CONNECT (to hop) require a port number (in this case the port number to use is 2). More details in the welcome message.

Thanks to Doc, W6EW for donating the Kenwood TM-D700 to the club.

If you are interested in learning more about VHF packet radio and other digital modes, join us on Tuesday nights for the Digital Communications & Technology Net and consider joining our group mailing list.

-Levi, K6LCM
K6TZ Trustee

SBARC Summer Potluck Barbecue – September 22nd 2024

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stowgrovePlease join us for a good old fashioned summertime 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 2 This once-a-year SBARC event will be held on September 22, 2024, from 10:00 AM until 2:30 PM. With all the various projects going on related to the relocation of our repeaters, this will be a welcome break.

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.

Please RSVP so we know how much food to buy. Call our message line at 805-456-K6TZ (456-5689) or send a message through our Contact Us link and let us know if you are attending and how many people you will be bringing.

Hope to see you there!

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Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 9/5/2024

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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 9 check-ins plus net control Brian, K6BPM. Tonight’s topics included:

  • Refrigerator repairs.
  • Meshtastic nodes.

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.