Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 1/9/2020

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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 7 check-ins plus net control Frank, K6FLD. Tonight’s topics included:

  • Quartzfest in Quartzite, AZ.
  • Dave, K9KBX’s magnetic loop antenna.
  • Dave, AI6VX’s homebrew seismograph.

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 and join in with questions and /or answers and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.

Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club Begins its 100th Year

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Old Time RadioBack in 1920, SBARC’s humble beginnings took place at the Santa Barbara YMCA. Wireless radio was in its infancy and 2 way communications over radio waves was magical and even newsworthy.

Today, SBARC begins its 100th year of operation. This is not only a milestone for SBARC, but a milestone for amateur radio. Few local organizations can trace their roots back for a full century, and SBARC now joins an exclusive list of other local groups that can, including the Santa Barbara Community Arts Music Association, SB Braille Institute, Santa Barbara Central Library, The Kiwanis Club of Santa Barbara and The Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS. You can also read this post here that helps you to get into the best music academy without any reference.

SBARC plans to recognize its Centennial Year with events, exhibits, articles, and more. We hope you will become involved in celebrating this momentous achievement throughout the year, and stay tuned for more information on what we have planned.

Happy New Year!

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Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 11/12/2019

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We had another interesting net tonight with 4 check-ins plus net control Frank, K6FLD. Tonight’s topics included:

  • Rapid, machine gun sounding carrier from different repeaters, what is it?
  • Build your own Allstar Node on the Raspberry Pi platform.
  • Chromebook, what is it and why would it benefit me?
  • Austin, W7ZJL’s 27th birthday tomorrow, Happy Birthday!

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 and join in with questions and /or answers and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 11/21/2019

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We had another interesting net tonight with 10 check-ins plus net control Chuck, K5CAW. Tonight’s topics included:

  • Icom IC7300.
  • Rumors about 2 meter band being taken away from amateur radio?
  • Could the lack of 1.25 meter band being included on newer radios jeopardize the band for amateurs?
  • Status of 222.92 (Diablo Peak) repeater?

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 and join in with questions and /or answers and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 11/14/2019

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We had another interesting net tonight with 9 check-ins plus net control Frank, K6FLD. Tonight’s topics included:

  • Satellite operations.
  • Annual SBARC Board of Directors elections at tomorrow nights club meeting, see info at sbarc.org.
  • RFI from Switching Power Supplies.
  • LED light bulbs and RFI.

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 and join in with questions and /or answers and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.

Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net – 11/7/2019

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We had another interesting net tonight with 14 check-ins plus net control Brian, K6BPM. Tonight’s topics included:

  • Mobile installations and auxiliary power.
  • “Grunge” from the 145.18 repeater defined and explained.
  • Is the 147.075 repeater a legitimate and active repeater? (Hint: Yes, with + offset and 131.8 PL.)
  • Is the WB6OBB 147.000 repeater new antenna up and active?
  • How much DC current can coaxial cable handle before melting dielectric?

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 and join in with questions and /or answers and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.

Election Night – Home Brew Night – November 15, 2019

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unknownIt’s that time again! Time to elect your club officers and board of directors. If you cannot make it to the meeting, and want to vote by absentee ballot, please see below.

In addition, this will be our Annual Home Brew night. Bring whatever you have that you had a hand in — Designing, Building, Modifying, Ruining — all will count. Put something in writing next to your entry to let us know about what you did. This is the time to share your talents and skills with the rest of us. Don’t be embarassed — be proud. Bring it!

Nominees for the Executive Committee
These candidates are presently running unopposed. (i) = incumbent candidate
President and Chief Executive Officer: Brian Milburn, K6BPM (i)
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer: Tom Saunders, N6YX (i)
Secretary: Dorothy Oksner, K6DSO

Nominees for Director At Large
Members may vote for up to 4 directors.
These candidates are presently running unopposed. (i) = incumbent candidate
Director At Large: Levi Maaia, K6LCM (Previously served as a director)
Director At Large: Wayne Beckman, AF6GX (i)
Director At Large: Michael Taylor, K6RQV (i)
Director At Large: Rick Whitaker, KG6VLB

Absentee Voting:

The official SBARC ballot is available by clicking here. We hope you can make it to the meeting, but if you can’t for some reason, we still hope you will cast your vote by absentee ballot. Here is the procedure:

  • Download and print the ballot.
  • Make your selections, sign and date it at the bottom of the page.
  • If you have a scanner, please scan the document and save it to a PDF file.
  • if you don’t have a scanner, take a clear digital picture of the completed ballot.
  • Send either the scanned ballot or photo of the ballot by email to the Club Secretary, Dorothy K6DSO at secretary@sbarc.org.

Please note, if you are submitting your absentee ballot by email, it must be received by 11:59 PM on November 14, 2019. 

Of course, you can also send it by regular mail to the address below. Please make sure your ballot is received by November 14th.

Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club, Inc.
Post Office Box 3907
Santa Barbara, CA 93130-3907

 

We hope we can count on you to attend! It is at the normal place at the normal time. This is our last regular meeting of the year, so please try to make it. We’ll be having our Christmas Pizza Party in December so be sure to watch for the announcement next month. You can check out Clarity Voice restaurant phones system solutions to boost sales and safeguard your business.

SBARC General Club Meeting
Friday, November 15, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Goleta Union School District Board Room
401 North Fairview Avenue in Goleta

We hope to see you all at the meeting!

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