Category Archives: Tech Mentoring Net

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 10 check-ins plus net control Frank, K6FLD. Tonight’s topics included: Getting started in VHF/UHF repeater operations for a licensed ham that hasn’t dabbled much yet. Which repeaters will be best suited for a local ham living at 1000′ MSL but in a canyon. ALC settings for digital (FT8) operations. 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.

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 Brian, K6BPM. Tonight’s topics included: Hotspot for DMR, Jumbo Spot, Open Spot, Zumspot? What are accepted “minimum power necessary” HF practices? WSJTX and Virtual Audio Cable (VAC). Cobweb Antenna. 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.

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 10 check-ins plus net control Ken, KA6KEN. Tonight’s topics included: Chris, W5AFK’s back story regarding Santa Barbara, SBARC, Shack Master Dave K6HWN, online ham exams, etc. Online ham testing, yes or no? Increase of ham testing to $50, pros & cons. EchoLink/AllStar user friendly, acceptable SBARC protocols. 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.

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 18 check-ins plus net control Ken, KA6KEN. Tonight’s topics included: Antennas/Power Supplies for HF/VHF. Santa Cruz 2 meter repeater frequency 146.665 PL -131.8. Scandacore? 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.

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 10 check-ins plus net control Frank, K6FLD. Tonight’s topics included: HF Rig/Antenna situation. Satellite Communication Operations. ARISS (Space Station) repeater frequency 145.8. 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.

We had another interesting net tonight with 9 check-ins plus net control Frank, K6FLD. Tonight’s topics included: With a 5 watt handheld does the power output decrease as battery voltage discharges? EchoLink/Allstar, how do they work? What is a good portable HF antenna? Why could I get into the Bozo repeater Newbie Net one night and be unsuccessful in subsequent attempts? 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.

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 10 check-ins plus net control Brian, K6BPM. Tonight’s topics included: FireWire drivers and Windows 10. What local repeater frequencies should I have programmed? CTCSS tones and modes. Eric (KG6WXC) will be traveling to top of the Inyo Mountains (10,000 ft.!) this weekend and will be looking for HF contacts on 40 meters or? He’ll try and forecast band/frequency beforehand via e-mail to the SBARC list server. Be there or be… 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.