From: "Orv Beach via ARRLSB" <arrlsb(a)mailman.qth.net>
To: "Jeff Reinhardt via ARRLSB" <arrlsb(a)mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 5:33:12 PM
Subject: Re: [ARRLSB] How to Support S.3690 for Amateur Radio
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Jeff, these are the addresses I got via Google. Which do you think are correct?
Senator Alex Padilla
B03 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Senator Laphonza Butler
G10 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
73
Orv W6BI
On 2/27/24 12:37, Jeff Reinhardt via ARRLSB wrote:
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California Hams:
A bill (S.3690) has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would essentially override antenna restrictions for hams across the USA.
See: [ https://www.wicker.senate.gov/2024/2/senators-wicker-blumenthal-introduce-t… | https://www.wicker.senate.gov/2024/2/senators-wicker-blumenthal-introduce-t… ]
It would help to express support for this bill to our California senators.
You can go to their websites and leave a simple message (find them at senate.gov) as basic as:
“Please support S.3690”
HOWEVER- e-mail messages are usually read and tallied by low-level assistants.
From experience, I prefer to send a piece of mail, which someone has to handle. When they get a lot of mail on a topic, it can make a visual impact.
If they get a lot of QSL cards, it really attracts attention because they’re so unusual. Also – post cards aren’t delayed by security screening.
Simply get two QSL cards. Draw a line down the back. On one side goes the Senator’s address. On the other half, your request for support.
Then mail the items as post cards. It’s that easy.
See the attached example and feel free to copy the addresses from them.
Thanks & 73,
Jeff Reinhardt AA6JR
Public Information Coordinator
ARRL Santa Barbara Section
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Good afternoon,
Response to the SBARC Field Day survey has been strong with 26 responses received and 14 individuals indicating an interest to operate a radio station (7 would activate their own, 7 would require use of a club station). And, most of the remaining respondents indicated a desire to attend the event socially, even if not planning to operate a station. This is encouraging!
We will provide a more fulsome summary of survey results next week. In the mean time, if you are considering attending the SBARC Field Day, please do complete the survey using the link below. Data shows that the average time to complete the survey was less than five minutes...
Thank you for your consideration, input and enthusiastic responses!
- The 2024 SBARC Field Day Team
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YRFZNT2
2024 SBARC ARRL Field Day Interest Survey
surveymonkey.com
Dear SBARC members and friends of SBARC,
As you may know, the SBARC Board of Directors recently decided that we will participate in the ARRL Field Day this year. A planning team, lead by Warren Myers and comprised of Ken Alker, Dave Schmidt and Mike Wapner, seeks your input on our event to ensure that we serve the interests of our club, in line with ARRL guidelines, in best way possible.
Please complete the brief, SBARC Field Day Planning survey, accessible via the attached link no later than Thursday, February 29th.
“The ARRL Field Day is the single most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June of each year, thousands of radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations. Field Day is a picnic, practice for emergencies, an informal contest and, most of all, FUN!”
Thank you for taking our survey and we look forward to your support and involvement as we prepare for this exciting event!
Sincerely
The SBARC Field Day Planning Team
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YRFZNT2
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
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]
>
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.
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”
>
>
>
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