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 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 informative net tonight with 12 check-ins plus net control, Frank – K6FLD. Note: Eric, KG6WXC was gracious enough to check in from his vacation in Hawaii tonight, thanks Eric!
Tonight’s subjects included:
- ICOM IC754 sounds muffled on all bands.
- ICOM IC745 doesn’t transmit on AM, should I make the suggested mod/s to do so?
- MFJ 649E Antenna tuner antenna switch doesn’t work, any suggestions?
- Multi-band dipole antenna only about 10 ft off the ground, how might that be affecting my RX and TX signal?
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 and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
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 informative net tonight with 7 check-ins plus net control, Brian – K6BPM and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:
- Is the 2 meter repeater up out on Santa Cruz Island? (146.655). Hint: Yes.
- What does 131.8 PL on the input and 141.3 PL on the output of the Santa Cruz repeater.
- 3D printing and www.thingiverse.com.
- Navigating roundabouts in Santa Barbara and avoiding road-rage incidents.
- Possible presentation of CAD related programs and how they’re used in 3D printing projects at our club meeting?
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 and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
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 informative net tonight with 7 check-ins plus net control, Chuck – K5CAW and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:
- New SharkRF openSPOT2.
- SBARC MESH Network update.
- Creality 3D Ender 3 V Slot 3D Printer.
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 and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
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 informative net tonight with 9 check-ins plus net control, Ken – KA6KEN and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:
- Wondering why we’re hearing weak, other than local traffic on the 145.18 repeater. Answer: This time of year when conditions are good, you may hear traffic from repeaters on the same output frequency in other areas. Pasadena has a repeater on 145.18 and it was probably them.
- Boom in repeaters in the 70’s leading to boom in ham radio operators in the early 80’s.
- Pixie QRP transceiver kit.
- GMRS and PL tones.
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 and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
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 informative net tonight with 4 check-ins plus net control, Chuck – K5CAW and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:
- Jim’s (N6SXB) CW keyer project coming along great, he’s making the case, base and cover with his new 3D printer (under $250.00) https://www.3dprintersbay.com/
- Would a 3D printed wrench with consumer available print medium stand up the tork required to tighten the nut?
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 and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
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 informative net tonight with 11 check-ins plus net control, Ken – KA6KEN and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:
- HDSDR with Yaesu FT-950 as a Panadapter and tuning issues.
- What HF activity have you had recently?
- Pixie QRP CW Radio.
- Holy Fire from Santiago Peak North of Orange County.
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 and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike
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 informative net tonight with 11 check-ins plus net control, Brian – K6BPM and some chat room visitors! Tonight’s subjects included:
- openSPOT having issues connecting to the internet or something else is going on.
- 3D Printing.
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 and contribute the knowledge of new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.
