Club Repeaters & Data Systems

General Information

The Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club Telecommunications Services Committee maintains repeaters, data systems and a club station in Santa Barbara County under the K6TZ callsign. Many sites are linked via microwave to the SBARC Hub at the Talanian Communications Facility on the Santa Barbara Mesa.

All of the club’s amateur radio repeaters are open to general use by licensed radio amateurs. Please contact the trustees with any questions or concerns.

Levi C. Maaia – K6LCM, K6TZ Trustee
Wayne Beckman – AF6GX, Telecom Site Trustee
Bill Talanian – W1UUQ, Trustee Emeritus

 

 

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Voice Repeaters

Normal Operations
Under normal operations, the Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club repeaters are open to use by all licensed radio amateurs. One need not be a member of the Club in order to use the repeaters, however, membership is encouraged. Under all circumstances, on-air discussions should be congenial and operators should treat others as they wish to be treated and always with respect and patience.

Special Events Operations
During special events supported by the Club (e.g. parades, Fiesta, road races, etc.) a “double-beep” courtesy tone on the main club 146.79 MHz repeater indicates that its use is restricted to stations participating in event support.

Emergency Operations
During emergencies, a “triple-beep” courtesy tone on the 146.79 repeater indicates that stations participating in emergency support have exclusive use of the repeater.

Special Tactical Operations
Under certain circumstances during severe weather, disasters or other urgent situations, a member of the SBARC Board of Directors or the K6TZ Trustee may appoint Special Tactical net controllers to handle priority and emergency traffic on the 146.790 repeater. Special Tactical operations will be signaled by the presence of a “double-beep” courtesy tone, during which time transmissions from all stations with pertinent information are welcome. However, all transmissions during Special Tactical operations should be kept brief and relevant to the situation. Personal discussions and comments that could in any way compromise the efforts of government & public safety agencies shall be avoided.

The Radio Amateur’s Code
SBARC is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive and respectful community of radio amateurs. The Radio Amateur’s Code is printed in each edition of the ARRL Handbook and outlines the guiding principles of exemplary conduct both on the air and off.

The Radio Amateur is

CONSIDERATE…He/[She] never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.

LOYAL…He/[She] offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, the IARU Radio Society in his/[her] country, through which Amateur Radio in his/[her] country is represented nationally and internationally.

PROGRESSIVE…He/[She] keeps his/[her] station up to date. It is well-built and efficient. His/[Her] operating practice is above reproach.

FRIENDLY…He/[She] operates slowly and patiently when requested; offers friendly advice and counsel to beginners; kind assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the marks of the amateur spirit.

BALANCED…Radio is a hobby, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community.

PATRIOTIC…His/[Her] station and skills are always ready for service to country and community.

– adapted from the original Amateur’s Code, written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928

 

SBARC Hub Linked Repeaters

AllStar Link Node: 43763
incoming VoIP connections only

Call	Location / Name	Output Freq	Input Freq	PL
	Emergency Backup Simplex Frequency Use in Santa Barbara South County in case of repeater failure.	146.790	146.790	131.8
K6TZ	TV Hill / Mesa “79” K6TZ Flagship 2m Repeater Usually linked to SBARC Hub	146.790	146.190	131.8
K6TZ	La Cumbre Peak West 70cm K6TZ Flagship 70cm Repeater Usually linked to SBARC Hub	446.400	441.400	131.8
K6TZ	Santa Ynez Peak “5.18” Usually linked to SBARC Hub	145.180	144.580	in: 131.8 out: 146.2
W6XC	Diablo Peak/Santa Cruz Island 2m Usually linked to SBARC Hub GRONK/SBARC co-sponsored; open; FM & P25 supported Use limited to stations west of Malibu.	146.655	146.055	131.8 NAC293
K6TZ	Diablo Peak/Santa Cruz Island 220 May be linked to SBARC Hub Live Camera	223.920	222.320	131.8
K6TZ	La Cumbre Peak 220 May be linked to SBARC Hub	224.080	222.480	131.8
K6TZ	Santa Ynez Peak 220 Usually linked to SBARC Hub	224.120	222.520	131.8
K6TZ	Mesa 6m May be linked to SBARC Hub ** temp off the air for maintenance **	51.820	51.320	82.5

Other Repeaters

Call	Location / Name	Output Freq	Input Freq	PL
K6TZ	Santa Ynez Peak 2m “5.16” Joint project linked w/ Pleasant Valley ARC Network	145.160	144.560	127.3
K6TZ	Brandmeister DMR TG 31073 ** temp off the air for maintenance ** Use limited to stations west of Malibu.	445.480	440.480
K6TZ	UC Santa Barbara 220 121.5 MHz ELT/EPIRB monitoring	224.160	222.560	131.8

 

Data Systems

APRS network

Location	call	freq	software	TNC	specs
Mesa	K6TZ-9	144.390	I-Gate	Direwolf	1200 baud

Local access network (BBS)

Location	call	freq	software	TNC	specs
La Cumbre Peak West	K6TZ-2 LCPW K6TZ-5 TZPBBS K6TZ-6 TZCHAT K6TZ-10 TZRMS (Winlink) More info	145.050	LinBPQ	Direwolf	1200 baud
La Cumbre Peak East	K6TZ-3 SBDIGI SBPBBS SBNODE (KA)	145.050	Kantronics Firmware 9.1	KPC3+	1200 baud

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