What’s happening at SBARC? Here you will find the latest club news, events, projects, net activities, and news from our special interest groups (SIGS).
Be sure to check in frequently so you don’t miss out on any of the interesting things going on with the club and its members!
We have moved content for the Technical Mentoring and Elmering Net here, and content for the Digital Modes Net here.
We will be once again meeting via ZOOM this month. We will be having an original presentation on Earthquake Preparation prepared for the Coachella Valley area (relevant for all of Southern California) by Dr. Dennis Mileti and Ken Ekland. It will be presented by Jim Knight – WA6RNV.
The presentation topics will include:
Because of the proprietary nature of the presentation, only SBARC members will be able to view the recorded version of the meeting after the meeting is concluded. We will make this available to members via a special link we will send out by email.
We will be posting details here on the meeting date approximately one half hour before the meeting starts at 7:30. So please check back then!
Post expires at 9:52pm on Friday July 17th, 2020 but will still be available in the archives.
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:
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
SBARC trustee Bill Talanian, W1UUQ gave us a fascinating presentation about the SBARC telecommunications systems at Santa Ynez Peak. He has numerous photographs showed work performed at the site. Few of us have had the opportunity to see what goes on at this major repeater site, but Bill knows all! His vast historical knowledge of our local repeater sites is always interesting and informative!
We will be meeting via ZOOM video chat again this meeting. During this meeting Bill Talanian, W1UUQ is going to give us a presentation about Santa Ynez Peak. He has numerous photographs to share covering work performed at the site. Few of us have had the opportunity to see what goes on at this major repeater site, but Bill knows all! His vast historical knowledge of our local repeater sites is always interesting and informative!
We will be posting details here on the meeting date approximately one half hour before the meeting starts at 7:30. So please check back then!
Post expires at 11:36pm on Saturday June 20th, 2020 but will still be available in the archives.
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:
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.
Andy Seybold W6AMS
Public Safety Communications Consultant
Andy gave a fantastic presentation on AT&T FirstNet, Public Safety Communication advances and the Three Flavors of 5G. Download a PDF of Andy’s presentation slides.
Well, the stay-at-home order is STILL in effect, so we’re going to do our club meeting live using ZOOM like we did last month. This month we’ll be hearing from a special guest.
Andy Seybold W6AMS
Public Safety Communications Consultant
Andy will be speaking on Public Safety Communication Advances and the Three Flavors of 5G. Andy is the go-to guy for all things radio. You won’t want to miss this!
You will have two easy ways to attend the meeting.
If you choose the Zoom option, you need a computer with a camera. You can also use a smartphone or a tablet. You will be able to participate in any discussion or ask questions. We’ll be able to see you, so if you want to speak, simply raise your hand and I’ll recognize you.
If you choose the YouTube option, you will be able to view and hear the meeting but you will not be able to directly participate.
We’re going to ask you to check back on the front page of the SBARC website about 7:00pm on Friday. We won’t know the exact links until we open the meeting, and we’ll post them here.
We hope you will participate! Remember, visit https://www.sbarc.org about 7:00 pm or a little after for final instructions. The actual meeting will start at 7:30.
Brian – K6BPM
Post expires at 1:03am on Saturday May 16th, 2020 but will still be available in the archives.
