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Next SoCal Radio Orienteering - July 15
by Marvin 08 Jul '00

08 Jul '00

I just received this notice from Joe Moell, K0OV, about the next ARDF meet. ------------------- Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks will be the site of southern California's next radio-orienteering session. It is open to anyone of any age. A ham radio license and knowledge of radio equipment is not required. This event is being hosted by Dean Dods. The site is approximately 1 by 1-1/2 miles, with about 250 feet elevation change. Water and lemonade will be provided. There is a picnic area and grills may be available. Practice 2-meter transmitters will go on the air around 9:00 AM, and the main 5-fox hunt will begin at 10:00 AM. A limited number of RDF sets will be available for loan. Also be sure to bring anything you'll need while going after those radio foxes, such as munchies, bottled water and sunscreen. Course maps will be available, so bring your own compass, protractor and pencil. Make sure all batteries are fresh. Directions: Take the Lynn Road exit exit from Highway 101, go north four miles to Avenida de los Arboles, then go west (left) one mile. Meet in the parking lot at the west end of Avenida de los Arboles. There is no charge for parking. (Map at Web site listed below) Questions? Send e-mail directly to host Dean Dods. <deandods(a)aol.com> Joe Moell www.homingin.com

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Fw: Are you ready?
by W6YN Don Milbury 06 Jul '00

06 Jul '00

Power Outages Threatening U.S. WASHINGTON (AP) - As this summer moves into its hottest months, federal officials and the power industry are keeping a watchful eye on the nation's electric grids and cautioning that a severe hot spell - combined with possible supply problems - could cause power outages in some parts of the country. As the $220 billion electricity industry moves toward more competition, there are growing concerns that the power industry is running too close to the edge in providing electricity when it is most needed - during peak summer demand. Spurred on by the growing economy and increased reliance on computers and other electrical devices, electricity demand has been increasing 2 percent to 3 percent a year, while production has lagged. Meanwhile the safety cushion has dropped to below 15 percent of generating capacity, far below the 25 percent of a decade ago. Signs of problems have already shown up in some areas this summer. For most of last week, California was under a ``stage II power watch'' in which customers were asked to keep down electricity use and power was withheld from some commercial users because of tight supplies as temperatures soared in the 100-degree range. Two weeks earlier, rolling blackouts moved through the San Francisco Bay area after some power generators failed during a record 103 degree heat wave. Although milder temperatures have eased the strain on the state's electricity system, Patrick Dorinson, a spokesman for the California Independent System Operator, which manages the state's flow of electricity, says the problem isn't over. ``Everything is on a day to day basis,'' he said. ''... We expect another heat wave next week.'' The Energy Department and an industry-sponsored watchdog group - the North American Electric Reliability Council - says.. California.. faces great electricity reliability concerns this summer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amateur Radio: If you're not having fun, you are not doing it right! http://www.qsl.net/arrlsb ARRL, Santa Barbara Section To subscribe: mailto:arrlsb-subscribe@egroups.com Internet Manager: AD6AD(a)arrl.net

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Re: [Sbarc-list] California PRB-1 Bill Update
by AD6EZ＠aol.com 01 Jul '00

01 Jul '00

Now why doesn't that surprises me! Did it surprise you? >You should all be aware of the fact (not posted in the last list notice) that one of the three communities opposing SB1714 was Santa Barbara ! < 73 es God Bless de Denny AD6EZ <>< Goleta, CA

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Re: [Sbarc-list] California PRB-1 Bill Update
by AJSOENKE＠aol.com 01 Jul '00

01 Jul '00

You should all be aware of the fact (not posted in the last list notice) that one of the three communities opposing SB1714 was Santa Barbara !

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California PRB-1 Bill Update
by Marvin 30 Jun '00

30 Jun '00

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FCC: Walk the walk
by Marvin 30 Jun '00

30 Jun '00

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Saturday Mornings
by AD6EZ＠aol.com 30 Jun '00

30 Jun '00

Here is a good story. Enjoy .... 73 de Denny AD6EZ <>< ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- Saturday mornings The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday mornings. Perhaps it's the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to rise, or maybe it's the unbounded joy of not having to be at work. Either way, the first few hours of a Saturday morning are most enjoyable. A few weeks ago, I was shuffling toward the basement shack with a steaming cup of coffee in one hand and the morning paper in the other. What began as a typical Saturday morning, turned into one of those lessons that life seems to hand you from time to time. Let me tell you about it. I turned the dial up into the phone portion of the band on my ham radio in order to listen to a Saturday morning swap net. Along the way, I came across an older sounding chap, with a tremendous signal and a golden voice. You know the kind, he sounded like he should be in the broadcasting business. He was telling whomever he was talking with something about "a thousand marbles". I was intrigued and stopped to listen to what he had to say. "Well, Tom, it sure sounds like you're busy with your job. I'm sure they pay you well but it's a shame you have to be away from home and your family so much. Hard to believe a young fellow should have to work sixty or seventy hours a week to make ends meet. Too bad you missed your daughter's dance recital." He continued, "let me tell you something Tom, something that has helped me keep a good perspective on my own priorities." And that's when he began to explain his theory of a "thousand marbles." "You see, I sat down one day and did a little arithmetic. The average person lives about seventy-five years. I know, some live more and some live less, but on average, folks live about seventy-five years." "Now then, I multiplied 75 times 52 and I came up with 3900 which is the number of Saturdays that the average person has in their entire lifetime. Now stick with me Tom, I'm getting to the important part." "It took me until I was fifty-five years old to think about all this in any detail"; he went on, "and by that time I had lived through over twenty-eight hundred Saturdays. I got to thinking that if I lived to be seventy-five, I only had about a thousand of them left to enjoy." "So I went to a toy store and bought every single marble they had. I ended up having to visit three toy stores to round-up 1000 marbles. I took them home and put them inside of a large, clear plastic container right here in the shack next to my gear. Every Saturday since then, I have taken one marble out and thrown it away." "I found that by watching the marbles diminish, I focused more on the really important things in life. There is nothing like watching your time here on this earth run out to help get your priorities straight." "Now let me tell you one last thing before I sign-off with you and take my lovely wife out for breakfast. This morning, I took the very last marble out of the container. I figure, if I make it until next Saturday then I have been given a little extra time. And the one thing we can all use is a little more time." "It was nice to meet you Tom, I hope you spend more time with your family, and I hope to meet you again here on the band. 73 Old Man, this is K9NZQ, clear and going QRT, good morning!" You could have heard a pin drop on the band when this fellow signed off. I guess he gave us all a lot to think about. I had planned to work on the antenna that morning, and then I was going to meet up with a few hams to work on the next club newsletter. Instead, I went upstairs and woke my wife up with a kiss. "C'mon honey, I'm taking you and the kids to breakfast." "What brought this on?" she asked with a smile. "Oh, nothing special, it's just been a long time since we spent a Saturday together with the kids. Hey, can we stop at a toy store while we're out? I need to buy some marbles." HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AND MAY ALL SATURDAYS BE SPECIAL!

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Key-Klix Deadline
by Marvin 28 Jun '00

28 Jun '00

Hi all, Just a reminder that the deadline for Key-Klix will be next Monday, July 3. If something is going to be late, let me know and I'll try and reserve room for it. The list below shows a projection of what will/might be in the July Key-Klix. Please email me and let me know if something below won't be in this months issue, or anything that needs to be added. Just as a FYI (For Your Information), a typical Klix page will use about 475 words or so depending on the number of paragraphs, any lists, photos, etc. It helps a LOT to have photos with articles. Lou - Prez-Sez, anything for the October Meeting? George - If you have some photos along with the article for how Field Day went, I would much appreciate it. I am also looking for a good cover photo. Rod - Same as above. Are you going to include the ATV Field Day report in your ATV column? Mack - Did you take any pictures you think might make a good cover photo? Jim - Are you going to have an article this month for QRP Notes? Jug - Anything covering the activities for this month? This would be a good time to include an article on the Fiesta Parade, and perhaps some information on what we do during the parade. This would be a great activity to get more club members involved. Hubert - We need a publicity article for our Hamfest. I am assuming that we will include a flyer as an insert in this months Key-Klix, is this true? Darryl - Are you going to have a promo article this month to start publicizing the September meeting with Bill Pasternak? Lou/Marcia - Is there going to be a Balance sheet printed this month? George - Is there going to be anything for ARES for July? Bill G - Are you going to have anything this month for the For Sale, or will the Bazaar eliminate the need for it this month? Bill or Bruce - Anything on repeaters this month? Michael - Anything on the VE Sessions for this month? Everyone - We have been trying to keep the calendar updated, so if you have the dates of any activities, please email me and I'll get them in the list. We are still looking for another editor for next year. I haven't contacted the person who expressed an interest in doing/helping with it, but that will happen in the next day or so. Thanks to everyone for all the articles; this is what keeps Key-Klix interesting to read! Marvin

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Re: [Sbarc-list] HTX-202 Battery problem
by Darryl A. Widman 25 Jun '00

25 Jun '00

Hello Paul, Sorry to hear about your battery trouble. Or is it a battery or a charger trouble? If you have a voltmeter that will read in the 0 to 15 volt range, take a measurement of the terminal voltage on the battery. Then, take a reading on the plug coming out of the charging unit and goes into the battery or HT (whichever it is with the HTX-202). There should be at least 10 volts at this plug. I am not sure where this red light is that you speak of. If it is on the radio, it may light up when it is taking a charge. Likewise, the charger may have its light lit when either it is charging (and go out when the battery is fully charged), or just show that it has voltage at its plug whenever it receives power from the a.c. outlet. A DC voltmeter will tell you the whole story. Hope this will shed a little more light on your light. 73, Darryl, KF6DI On Fri, 23 Jun 2000 19:43:05 -0700 "Paul Cronshaw, D.C." <paulc(a)silcom.com> writes: > I have been using an HTX-202 since I got my license year and a half > ago. > Every time I plug in the battery recharger the little red lite goes > on. > However, in the last 2 days it has not gone on and I can only use > the unit > in my truck with the cigarette adapter. Looks like the battery is > dead and > can no longer hold a charge. The manual says that there batteries > last 3-5 > years. My time must be up. > > My question to the group: > > Is there a good source for a replacement? > > Paul Cronshaw DC > KF6TRT > > > > > _______________________________________________ > SBARC-list mailing list > SBARC-list(a)lists.netlojix.com > http://lists.netlojix.com/mailman/listinfo/sbarc-list ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

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HTX-202 Battery problem
by Paul Cronshaw, D.C. 24 Jun '00

24 Jun '00

I have been using an HTX-202 since I got my license year and a half ago. Every time I plug in the battery recharger the little red lite goes on. However, in the last 2 days it has not gone on and I can only use the unit in my truck with the cigarette adapter. Looks like the battery is dead and can no longer hold a charge. The manual says that there batteries last 3-5 years. My time must be up. My question to the group: Is there a good source for a replacement? Paul Cronshaw DC KF6TRT

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