SBARC-list March 2019

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MMSI:0 Multiple Notifications
by Bill Talanian 31 Mar '19

31 Mar '19

To SBARC all: Interesting comparison here between AIS (160 Mhz) VHF signals received at station 533, 500 ft La Vigia Hill, and at station 1360, Santa Ynez Peak, 4300 ft. Coastal VHF ducting does not favor either site as the "K" factor shifts back and forth (182 NM vs 190 NM). Overall average is nearly identical. When trying for VHF DX just follow the AIS pattern to learn how each site is doing then go for the DX at either one. Bill Talanian [MarineTraffic] <http://post.spmailtechno.com/f/a/iaeYIsNCGZ2DUtrR4B-yDg~~/AABDiQA~/RgReg7Mt…> Dear William B. Talanian, Thank you for contributing to this ever-growing crew with your data! Thanks to your efforts, station 1360 <https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/stations/1360>, Santa Barbara accomplished the following stats: * 100% availability * 182 NM range * 5201.7 km^2 coverage You rock! Keep up the good work! Here's a link <https://help.marinetraffic.com/hc/en-us/articles/216304857-Installation-Gui…> to some tips on optimising your setup. Don't hesitate to reply to network(a)marinetraffic.com for additional help. Cheers! MarineTraffic Network Team ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear William B. Talanian, Thank you for contributing to this ever-growing crew with your data! Thanks to your efforts, station 533 <https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/stations/533>, Santa Barbara accomplished the following stats: * 100% availability * 190 NM range * 4616.94 km^2 coverage You rock! Keep up the good work! Here's a link <https://help.marinetraffic.com/hc/en-us/articles/216304857-Installation-Gui…> to some tips on optimising your setup. Don't hesitate to reply to network(a)marinetraffic.com for additional help. Cheers! MarineTraffic Network Team Support <http://post.spmailtechno.com/f/a/rqam4sMUr53gtDULAGrVLQ~~/AABDiQA~/RgReg7Mt…> | Forums <http://post.spmailtechno.com/f/a/7hhK7yCumqsT5tLcXyQSoQ~~/AABDiQA~/RgReg7Mt…> | My Account <http://post.spmailtechno.com/f/a/CwpiYo-Mmi6Jb2VKGLfpww~~/AABDiQA~/RgReg7Mt…> | Live Map <http://post.spmailtechno.com/f/a/iaeYIsNCGZ2DUtrR4B-yDg~~/AABDiQA~/RgReg7Mt…> | Vessels database <http://post.spmailtechno.com/f/a/pemLu1Ha2ipX_ddjGJH3Ag~~/AABDiQA~/RgReg7Mt…> © MarineTraffic.com, 2007 - 2019 MarineTraffic on Facebook <http://post.spmailtechno.com/f/a/bTI2y3y3nqjJXgP1uiE7wA~~/AABDiQA~/RgReg7Mt…> MarineTraffic on Twitter <http://post.spmailtechno.com/f/a/lG2BKgTMEVCYDalimwCuKQ~~/AABDiQA~/RgReg7Mt…> MarineTraffic Google+ Page <http://post.spmailtechno.com/f/a/VIOnxR8G0StoNTeOdCauGA~~/AABDiQA~/RgReg7Mt…> MarineTraffic LinkedIn Profile <http://post.spmailtechno.com/f/a/jRkCto9mJcU-7qDpBj2fiQ~~/AABDiQA~/RgReg7Mt…> Please do not reply to this email, as we are not able to respond to messages sent to this address.

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Julian Nott
by Levi C. Maaia - K6LCM 30 Mar '19

30 Mar '19

SBARC members, It is with great sadness that I am writing to let our membership know of the untimely passing of a renowned and fascinating member of the Santa Barbara community. Although Julian Nott was not a ham, he possessed the spirit of ingenuity and creativity that is so pervasive among our ranks. Julian was the founder of the modern ballooning movement. He held 79 world ballooning records and created the first hot air balloon with a pressurized cabin. In May 2017, he broke the world record for a high altitude civilian tandem skydive jumping at just under 32,000 feet. Another hot air balloon he flew to 55,000 feet is now on display in the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum. Prior to his death, Julian was developing an entirely new system for ballooning in which conventional ballast was replaced with cryogenic helium, a shift that was changing the course of balloon history. Julian died this week on Tuesday, March 26, several days after suffering multiple injuries during a ground accident following a successful balloon flight and landing in Warner Springs, California. I came to know Julian personally through my high-altitude amateur radio balloon activities with students at Anacapa School in Santa Barbara and as a fellow aviator based out of Santa Barbara Airport. Although Julian was usually the most interesting person in the room, he was gifted at making others, particularly my students and me, feel empowered and important. It was an honor and pleasure to know him. His passing leaves a void not only in the Santa Barbara community but in the world. This article “Nott’s Landing” in Montecito Journal tells the story of his path in life succinctly. http://themjmag.com/13/files/assets/basic-html/page33.html Local and national media have picked up the story of his passing. For your convenience, here are a few links with more information: https://www.noozhawk.com/article/julian_nott_of_santa_barbara https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Julian-Nott-Balloon-Pilot-Dies-Warne… https://www.nott.com/ Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM Santa Barbara, Calif.

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Club needs to sell two Whalen heavy duty metal shelving units
by Ken Alker 28 Mar '19

28 Mar '19

SBARC needs to sell two metal Whalen shelving units. They were purchased from Costco and are like new. They have been used indoors but were moved outdoors today. Hoping someone can use these ASAP before they get rained upon. Each rack has 4 shelves and supports 2000 pounds. The size is 77" long x 24" deep x 72" high. The club paid $160 each plus tax. We'd like to get as close to original cost as possible, but (hopefully) not less than $120 each. Please note this will be supporting our club. Two are available. Please spread the news. Ken

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Diablo wind sock freed itself.
by Bill Talanian 15 Mar '19

15 Mar '19

The Diablo Peak wind sock got it self hung up on the mast clamp for the past several days. I just happened to see a west wind come up and could see it start to work itself loose. I actually saw it break loose..... finally. Bill Talanian

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SB Lightning strikes
by Bill Talanian 08 Mar '19

08 Mar '19

Released photos. In picture 1462 you can see the downtown TZ site.

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