SBARC-list July 2025

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⚠️ Tsunami Watch Issued 1719 PDT ⚠️
by Levi C. Maaia 29 Jul '25

29 Jul '25

⚠️⚠️⚠️ ...A TSUNAMI WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT WHICH INCLUDES THE COASTAL AREAS OF CALIFORNIA, OREGON, WASHINGTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ALASKA FROM THE CAL./MEXICO BORDER TO CHIGNIK BAY ALASKA... If you are located in this coastal area, stay alert for further updates. Tsunami watches are an advance notice to areas that could be impacted by a tsunami at a later time. Watch areas may be upgraded to a warning or advisory status, or canceled, based on new information. At 425 PM Pacific Daylight Time on July 29 an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 8.7 occurred 80 miles southeast of Petropavlovsk Kamchatka. FULL DETAILS: https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=lox&wwa=all LCM Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM Director at Large | K6TZ Trustee Santa Barbara Wireless Foundation a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation

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Fiber Cut Details
by Levi C. Maaia 23 Jul '25

23 Jul '25

Independent is reporting that City of SB work downtown was the cause. https://www.independent.com/2025/07/23/citys-excavation-work-caused-9-1-1-o… LCM Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM levimaaia.com

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Two-Meter SSB Net Tonight!
by n6kth n6kth.com 23 Jul '25

23 Jul '25

Hi folks: Join us for two-meter SSB fun tonight starting at 8pm on 144.210. In addition to local folks, we are joined by people from all over Southern California. Everyone has different capabilities which gives you a chance to try out your equipment. Our net has been operating continuously since 2006, and we would love to have you join the fun! Ken Owen, N6KTH https://www.qrz.com/db/N6KTH https://www.qrz.com/db/N6KTH

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Comms Restored
by Levi C. Maaia - K6LCM 23 Jul '25

23 Jul '25

From City of Santa Barbara <https://ytp4oshab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001B459WGDjy7ZoC9WkhjKRW4LGIPCZozlasF…> 9-1-1 Service Restored As of 9:00 a.m., 9-1-1 phone lines to local dispatch centers' service are fully restored countywide. Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are working to resume flight operations. SBA passengers should check directly with their airline for the latest flight status. We extend our gratitude to all affected agencies for their prompt response and collaboration in maintaining emergency reporting channels. Public safety and the continuity of critical services remain our highest priorities. On July 22, 2025, between approximately 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., a fiber optic line was cut, causing a temporary disruption to countywide emergency services and communications at Santa Barbara Airport. We are actively investigating the cause and taking steps to ensure similar incidents do not occur in the future. Immediate repairs were initiated to restore emergency communication capabilities as quickly as possible. The City recognizes the seriousness of the service interruption, and we apologize for the inconvenience and concern this incident may have caused.

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QST QST QST – Communications Status Check & Alternate Emergency Contacts
by Levi C. Maaia 22 Jul '25

22 Jul '25

⚠️ QST QST QST ⚠️ All SBARC members are asked to check and test your communications capabilities immediately. Are you able to use the following services? • Cellular Internet • Cellular Voice Calling • Text Messaging (SMS) • Landline/ISP Internet ✅ Only respond to this message if you are experiencing any issues with the services listed above. If everything is working normally, no reply is necessary. When reporting an issue, please include your current location (city and nearest cross streets). This request comes from Roy Dugger, Emergency Services Specialist with the City of Santa Maria Fire Department and SB County ARES Emergency Coordinator. This is in response to a reported fiber cut that has disrupted 911 services and other communications throughout the County. Please note: • You may not be able to reach 911 by voice. • IN AN EMERGENCY, you can still text 911, or contact emergency services directly at the numbers below: Alternate Emergency Contacts: • Santa Barbara County Sheriff: +1 (805) 896-5181 • Santa Barbara Police Department: +1 (805) 882-8900 Thank you for supporting situational awareness and public safety communications. 73, Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM Director at Large | K6TZ Trustee Santa Barbara Wireless Foundation a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation

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Fwd: [SCCC] Fw: [CVARC] Petition to take over part of 70cm
by WARREN MYERS 20 Jul '25

20 Jul '25

Threat to 70cm amateur band. Begin forwarded message: > From: peter h via SCCC <sccc(a)contesting.com> > Date: July 20, 2025 at 6:51:31 PM MDT > To: events vcars <main(a)vcars-events.groups.io>, simi settlers arc simi settlers arc <simisettlers(a)groups.io>, Island County Amateur Radio Club <icarc(a)w7avm.org>, k6mep vcarc <k6mep(a)groups.io>, pacNWVHFASSOC <pnwvhfs(a)googlegroups.com>, arrlsb(a)mailman.qth.net, SCCC Reflector <sccc(a)contesting.com>, Edmonds Woodway Amateur Radio Club <edwaynet(a)googlegroups.com> > Subject: [SCCC] Fw: [CVARC] Petition to take over part of 70cm > Reply-To: peter h <n6ze(a)aol.com> > > This request by AST SpaceMobile may have profound effects on the 420 - 450 Mzhz band. > Bt73 Pete nz6ze(a)aol.com > > > Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS > > > Begin forwarded message: > > On Sunday, July 20, 2025, 17:23, Hanson, Robert - W6RH via groups.io <w6rh=hotmail.com(a)groups.io> wrote: > > #yiv9137586796 P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}Petition to take over part of 70cmA commercial space company, AST SpaceMobile, is petitioning the FCC to take over amateur radio spectrum in the 70cm band for commercial use!They already have 5 satellites in orbit and plan to launch 243 more using the 430 - 440 MHz range.📡 The bottom line: These frequencies are vital to many amateur satellite operations and emergency communications, and the commercial The ham radio community has just a short window to share feedback with the FCC before decisions are made.👉 Read the AMSAT-UK Briefing » https://hamradioprep.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5f37cdd1d3c7111cfd6… View the FCC Filing » https://hamradioprep.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5f37cdd1d3c7111cfd6… Comment Opposing the Petition:”AST & Science LLC (AST SpaceMobile) is operating satellites in the amateur radio spectrum, causing interference with amateur radio operations.I strongly urge you to deny their request to use amateur radio frequencies for commercial use.I personally am an amateur radio operator, along with over 750,000 Americans. These frequencies are vital for emergency communications via satellite and amateur radio, as well as technological advancement in the radio science by amateur radio operators.”Let’s stay informed and speak up to preserve amateur spectrum for education, innovation, and emergency use.Submit Your Comment to the FCC Here! https://hamradioprep.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5f37cdd1d3c7111cfd6… > _._,_._,_Groups.io Links: > You receive all messages sent to this group. > > View/Reply Online (#7441) | Reply to Sender | Reply to Group | Mute This Topic| New Topic > Your Subscription |Contact Group Owner |Unsubscribe [n6ze(a)aol.com] > > _._,_._,_ > > > _______________________________________________ > SCCC mailing list > SCCC(a)contesting.com > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/sccc

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NOAA SHEARWATER
by WILLIAM TALANIAN 15 Jul '25

15 Jul '25

To SBARC ALL SBWF Team is very familiar with the NOAA Shearwater after providing multiple communications services. 1 Dies, 1 Remains in Critical Condition After Boat Sinks Offshore Santa Barbara | Local News | Noozhawk | | | | | | | | | | | 1 Dies, 1 Remains in Critical Condition After Boat Sinks Offshore Santa ... Giana Magnoli, Noozhawk Executive Editor One of the boaters rescued from a sinking vessel offshore Santa Barbara last week has died, and another remains ... | | |

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Two-Meter SSB Tonight!
by n6kth n6kth.com 02 Jul '25

02 Jul '25

Hi folks. Please join us tonight starting at 20:00 hours for the Santa Barbara Two-Meter Sideband Round Table net on 144.210 MHZ. We have a great mix of locals and check-ins from around Southern California, and you can join us just long enough to say "hi" or stick around and chat for a while. Everyone is welcome, so join the fun! We would love to hear from you. Ken Owen, N6KTH https://www.qrz.com/db/N6KTH

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