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WSPR Transmitter
by Clayton Nall 22 Feb '24

22 Feb '24

Hi All, My daughter in Adams Elementary's Montessori class is studying sunspots and HF propagation for her science fair project. She's been recording daily SSN and SFI numbers and I've been helping her by calling CQ in the morning and afternoon and seeing how far my signal gets out on RBN. I do not have a WSPR/FT8 setup at the moment and was wondering if anyone had a dedicated WSPR transmitter/transceiver that they'd be willing to share over the next week or two. If not, we'll continue to make do.... 73, NF1R -- Clayton Nall http://www.nallresearch.com Cell: (617) 850-2062

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Re: [Digital] Anyone recognize this device? (found on a pole up in the hills near Conejo Grade
by Roy Dugger 22 Feb '24

22 Feb '24

A meshtastic node would fit the configuration. On Mon, Feb 19, 2024 at 7:52 AM nt5r charley <nt5r(a)live.com> wrote: > This what Google Lens found. Waterproof junction box. Possibly something > inside powered by solar panel > > Get Outlook for Android <https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> > ------------------------------ > *From:* Dave Schmidt <dgschmidt(a)gmail.com> > *Sent:* Monday, February 19, 2024 12:02:41 AM > *To:* List, SBARC <sbarc-list(a)lists.netlojix.com>; digital(a)sbarc.org < > digital(a)sbarc.org> > *Subject:* [Digital] Anyone recognize this device? (found on a pole up in > the hills near Conejo Grade > > A guy in the Ventura club went up in the hills near Conejo Grade for a > SOTA activation and saw the item below. I wasn't there a month ago. > Anyone recognize what it could be? > Dave > AI6VX > [image: image.png] >

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Fwd: [vc-acs] [VC Situation Update] UPDATE: Advisory to be Distributed to La Conchita Residents
by Dave Schmidt 20 Feb '24

20 Feb '24

From Rob Handson's post on the ACS/ARES Groups.io page. Dave AI6VX From: Hanson, Robert - W6RH <w6rh(a)hotmail.com> Date: Tue, Feb 20, 2024 at 11:02 AM Subject: [vc-acs] [VC Situation Update] UPDATE: Advisory to be Distributed to La Conchita Residents Sheriff’s Emergency Services, in close coordination with the Ventura County Public Works Agency, Ventura County Fire Department, & County Executive Office, regularly monitor conditions in the Community of La Conchita. As of this morning, La Conchita has received 11.48” of rainfall over the course of 30 days. With an additional 1”-2” of rain in the forecast over the next 48 hours, it is possible that La Conchita may reach one of several historical thresholds for causing a landslide. Following the devastating events in 1995 and 2005, the Community of La Conchita was declared a geological hazard zone by the County of Ventura. The geologic hazards present in the community include: 1. Landslide and/or debris flows: The large landslide mass located above the community could potentially fail, impacting residences within the community at any time, without warning. 2. Mudflows: Mudflows could impact residences and access roads throughout the La Conchita community. It is incumbent upon residents who choose to live in the La Conchita community to exercise due diligence in monitoring the condition of the hillside and taking early action to evacuate during periods of increased danger. The following historical triggers in the La Conchita area help to serve as indicators of a potential geological event: · 15” of rainfall within a 30-day period. · 8” of rainfall within a 14-day period. · ≥ 1” of rainfall in an hour. This threshold is not unique to La Conchita and may trigger flooding, landslides or debris flows at any location. Due to the complex nature of the hazards present in the Community of La Conchita, public safety personnel have no way to predict if or when a failure of the hillside may occur. Because of this, residents should not wait for local authorities to issue evacuation warnings or orders before leaving the area. It is advisable that residents monitor weather forecasts, rainfall rates and current conditions of the hillside to determine when they need to evacuate. Additionally, On Sunday 2/19/24, a small slope failure occurred within the 1995 landslide scar. This failure was inspected by the Ventura County Public Works Agency and determined not to be a threat to the community. While this failure is not indicative of a larger looming issue, it does serve as a reminder that the hillside is reaching saturation and the propensity for events is higher than normal. For these reasons, the attached notice has been approved by all stakeholders to be distributed to La Conchita residents by 12:00PM on 2/20/2024. Additional information will be sent out in English and Spanish via social media, VC Alert and posted on VCEmergency.com.

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OpenAI’s Sora Turns AI Prompts Into Photorealistic Videos | WIRED
by WARREN MYERS 19 Feb '24

19 Feb '24

Keeping up with AI capabilities is not easy. Here’s a glimpse into Open AI’s “Sora”-created video content. https://www.wired.com/story/openai-sora-generative-ai-video/

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Fwd: WSJ Tech Things: AI Resurrects Voices
by WARREN MYERS 16 Feb '24

16 Feb '24

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Fwd: [SCCC] CQ Awards Administration
by WARREN MYERS 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

For awareness of those interested in the fate of CQ Magazine’s award program. Begin forwarded message: > From: Steve Orland |<SteveAA6AA(a)hotmail.com> > Date: February 15, 2024 at 2:28:11 PM PST > To: SCCC(a)contesting.com > Subject: [SCCC] CQ Awards Administration > Reply-To: SteveAA6AA(a)hotmail.com > > FYI for those of you that are also award chasers. > > I received these two responses from Jose - N4BAA when I asked him about the future of the WAZ Awards program: > > “Hello Steve, > > All is well here at least. Yes! I have taken CQ WAZ program on 100% and can operate independently from the magazine with their blessings as well. > > Regardless of whether they can obtain the $500K to get back on track...“I” will ensure the CQ WAZ is supported 100%, > > So… send the applications!!...Keep em coming.. AND…get the word out!!! > > 73 and Thanks, > Jose - N4BAA > > CQ WAZ Manager and WAZ Ambassador” > > And this one: > > “Hi > > YES! WE are working on a collaborative website that will support ALL CQ Awards and Contests results etc… > > I’ll be in touch with you when I know it will roll out…wont’ be too long!!! > > 73 and Thanks, > Jose - N4BAA > > CQ WAZ Manager and WAZ Ambassador” > > > > _______________________________________________ > SCCC mailing list > SCCC(a)contesting.com > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/sccc

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climbing to the top of a 1768-foot tall transmission tower
by Ken Alker 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

<https://www.ebaumsworld.com/videos/the-real-stairway-to-heaven/81100181/>

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Winter Field Day 2024 is this weekend
by Dave Schmidt 25 Jan '24

25 Jan '24

Saturday 11am until Sunday 11am Pacific time. Rules here: https://winterfieldday.org/downloads/2024-WFDA-Rules-Packet-V.-10.04.23.pdf " The designated Winter Field Day exchange is your call sign, your Class and Category, and your location identifier" For me it would be "AI6VX 1H SB" All bands acceptable except 12, 17, 30 and 60M. All modes except FT4 and FT8. Max 100W. Dave AI6VX

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Mesa Communications Site
by Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM 23 Jan '24

23 Jan '24

From Bill Talanian – Trustee Emeritus Equipment Shelter Relocation An emergency appeal is being sent out to all for assistance in finding a temporary no-cost rental home for the Club’s modular La Vigia equipment building (aka Talanian Communications Facility) on the Mesa in Santa Barbara. PHOTO ATTACHED. This is the result of a directive by the City of SB to remove our building in order to make way for the construction of a new underground water storage facility at that site. The physical location will be replaced by installation of two five million gallon underground storage tanks for drinking water. The time line for removal of our modular building is measured in days. We are investigating all potential facilities to store the modular structure until it may be eventually relocated to the La Cumbre Peak West site as timing and funding allow. With the help from many individuals we are looking at several possibilities. As soon as we can zero in on a location we shall need the funding for a crane lift service and flat bed truck. More info on the site: https://www.sbarc.org/2021/01/02/mesa-communications-facility-named-for-w1u… IF YOU HAVE ANY LEADS ON A POTENTIAL TEMPORARY STORAGE SITE, PLEASE LET US KNOW: https://www.sbarc.org/contact-us/ LCM Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM Director at Large | K6TZ Trustee Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club Santa Barbara Wireless Foundation a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation www.levimaaia.com | www.k6lcm.com

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Steve Merchant - K6AW - silent key today
by Ken Alker 20 Jan '24

20 Jan '24

Steve Merchant (K6AW; and contest call of AK6W "100 Aker Wood Conteste Club") became a silent key at 4am at SB Cottage Hospital this morning. RIP OM 73, Ken KA6KEN

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