Technical Mentoring & Elmering Net
Technical Topics and Advice for New Hams
Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:00 PM on the SBARC Hub linked repeaters.
The Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net is dedicated to teaching. We discuss technical topics related to ham radio at ALL levels of expertise, with very special emphasis on helping any new ham any way we can. Remember you are an expert in your field of endeavor, so its no shame if you are just a beginner in ham radio. In fact, a great question for the net is “ WHAT are you guys talking about?”
There is no “lecture topic”, meaning that we are completely question-based, so its great if you have a list of questions ready. We take check-ins at the beginning, and throughout the net, so you can join (and leave) anytime you want to. Usually we discuss some technical topic for awhile, then leave breaks for people to jump in with a different question. Often several very expert hams are on, with possibly some listening ready to help with something they know, or to answer up to net control asking “who wants to answer that question?” The net is very informal and friendly, and also helps any new ham with even non-technical ham radio questions, like correct operating procedure, etc.
You’ll find recordings of the net in the SBARC Audio Archives.
Net controllers, see the TM&E Net preamble and script wiki.
The audio archive can best 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 good net tonight with 13 check-ins including net control, Brian, K6BPM and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:
- General radio question – KVSB-LP 96.9 Local Station, why don’t they ID ever?
- Random long wire for HF only picks up AM, does anybody have an idea for filtering it out?
- Santa Barbara and surrounding area radio station history
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting questions will 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 to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The audio archive can best 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 good net tonight with 12 check-ins including net control, Brian, K6BPM and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:
- When traveling and you see a license plate or sticker with a ham call, is there a frequency you can call them on.
- Mag mount antenna will increase your HT reception and transmission quality while mobile. Diamond and Comet are well-known and reputable brands.
- How important is it to have your mobile antenna centered on the vehicle and how important is it for the antenna to be vertical.
- Engine noise and mobile operating.
- Wiring and power concepts for mobile operating.
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting questions will 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 to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The audio archive can best 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 good net tonight with 8 check-ins including net control, Levi, K6LCM and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:
- Discussion about birdies – what are they and is that what I’m hearing on HF?
- Question for Ryan, AI6NE regarding the sensors used in his underwater sound detection occupation.
- Question from Eric, KG6WXC regarding temporarily grounding your station while camping in a mobile vehicle as a shack.
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net every Thursday at 8:00 PM local (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting questions will 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 to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The audio archive can best 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 good net tonight with 8 check-ins including net control, Frank, K6FLD and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:
- How does one choose a sampling rate and bandwidth for an SDR receiver or are they mutually exclusive?
- What weather stations are people using to report on the morning Cuckoo Net, how much do they cost, etc.
- Thingaverse.com – Online library of 3D designs for 3D printing projects.
- Websdr.org – Online receiver where you can transmit from your radio and hear your signal online.
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net next Thursday at 8:00 PM (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting questions will arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the TM&E net each week and join in with questions and /or answers to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The audio archive can best 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 good net tonight with 18 check-ins! including net control, Levi K6LCM and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:
Note: Tonight’s net was heavily concentrated on the current Scherpa wild-fire situation North of Santa Barbara.
- Discussions and comments regarding the current Scherpa fire North of El Capitan.
- When using a repeater to coordinate an emergency, how do you know if and when to switch to simplex?
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net next Thursday at 8:00 PM (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting questions will arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the TM&E net each week and join in with questions and /or answers to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
The audio archive can best 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 good net tonight with 15 check-ins including net control, Garrett, AG6RQ and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:
- Mobile battery specifications and how many amp hours should the battery have? Explain the amp hour specification.
- Suggestion from Barbara, (KD6HKR), bring a battery charger along on the trip.
- Solar chargers.
- Radiation pattern of an end-fed sloped antenna.
- Bandwidth of CW and what can change it.
- Where is Santa Barbara Electric Supply located.
Tune in to the SBARC TM&E Net next Thursday at 8:00 PM (2000 Hrs) and see what interesting questions will arise or ask some of your own! All club members and visitors are encouraged to check in to the TM&E net each week and join in with questions and /or answers to and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
