Because Marvac Santa Barbara has closed down permanently, we’re asking that people let us know about electronics stores in neighboring communities. We are going to put up a list of these so local hams and electronics hobbyists will have some alternatives when they need supplies and parts. Please let us know the name of the store, location and address, telephone, and what kind of items they carry. Submissions can be sent to webmaster@sbarc.org.
If there is any interest in having an SBARC Bazaar (a big sale of used equipment) this year sometime in July, please contact Darryl, KF6DI, kf6di@sbarc.org or by phone at 805 969 2326.,
UPDATE – Marvac will be closing for good at 5pm today, Friday May 29th. Marvac Electronics is closing it’s doors. This might happen very soon, possibly as soon as Friday, May 29. They are selling everything at 50% off except for lead acid batteries and wire products. So if you want to stock up on anything, now is the time to do it. Post expires at 5:00pm on Friday May 29th, 2015 but will still be available in the archives.
The memorial service for Ellis Pilgrim – AD6J (SK) will be held Sunday May 31st from 2 pm to 4 pm at Maravilla on Calle Real (between Patterson and Kellogg. He was a long time host at the club station on Saturday mornings. Most of you will remember the older gentleman that sat at the front desk where Bud sits now. He made sure that every visitor was properly greeted and signed in. In his last months he frequently required oxygen, but he continued to dutifully man his post. Post expires at 2:00pm on Sunday May 31st, 2015 but will still be available in the archives.
Last Friday May 15th, Levi – K6LCM reported on his recent trip to Cuba on the Cuckoo Net. We were treated to a very interesting hour and everyone had lots of questions. The good news is that there’s more to come! Levi will spend another hour with us and give us part 2 of his trip report this coming Friday, May 22nd, again on the Cuckoo Net starting a little after 7 am. His trip was part of an educational research delegation to Cuba but he also found time to meet with some Cuban amateur radio operators. Be sure to catch part 2 of this very interesting and highly informative report from someone who was able to talk radio with real Cubans, in Cuba! If you missed part 1 of Levi’s report, it is well worth listening to. Of course, like all our nets, it was recorded and it is available for you to listen to at your leisure. Head on over to the SBARC audio archives and listen to the morning net for May 15, 2015 or scroll down and the archive is embedded in a post below. Post expires at 8:00am on Friday May 22nd, 2015 but will still be available in the archives.
The WB6OBB repeater on 147.000 recently underwent an upgrade and got all new hardware. The antenna still needs replacing as it is approaching 50 years old and is deteriorating badly. A new commercial grade 2m repeater antenna costs around $1400. Update – About $400 Over $1000 has been raised so far, and donations are needed to help raise the rest. This is an incredibly valuable resource for those of us in the South Coast area. It has tremendous coverage and has always been reliable. Dennis – WB6OBB, provides and maintains this repeater free of charge for the betterment of local ham radio. Pitching in with the antenna cost is a noble cause for us to get behind. If you can help in any way, please contact Dennis – WB6OBB at dennis@west.net or (805) 966-7060
The Santa Barbara Hackerspace is moving and needs help. Their new location will be at 5782 Thornwood in Old Town Goleta. They need some additional help moving on May 23rd-25th. The have also set up a fundraising effort on Indiegogo to help with expenses. If you can help with the moving, please contact them by phone or email. If you would like make a tax deductible donation to the moving expense fund click here. Email: sbhackerspace@gmail.com Phone: 805-242-2533 Post expires at 1:00am on Tuesday May 26th, 2015 but will still be available in the archives.
