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Tune into Mike's Balloon Launch Today around 8:30am, aka HappyCapsule...
by rod＠sbatv.org 14 Aug '11

14 Aug '11

Hello SBARC Balloon Trackers, Yesterday's launch was deferred to today. Now it's time for another local balloon launch. One of Santa Barbara's own, Mike Bales KI6VBK and friends are launching a balloon with Amateur Radio on board Sunday morning (today) at about 9:00am. Surf to <http://www.happycapsule.com> www.happycapsule.com for the latest pre-launch info. At last report, they were planning to launch from somewhere near Oxnard. As things can shift weather-wise, there could be a last-minute launch change, so check the website if there's any question. The easiest way to track the flight is to monitor KD0PFN* on <http://www.aprs.fi> www.aprs.fi. We wish Mike and the HappyCapsule group great success in their launch, flight, tracking and recovery. Up, up and away! (I really, really mean it this time.) See you all at the Hamfest. Rod Fritz, WB9KMO <mailto:rod@sbatv.org> rod(a)sbatv.org

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Tune into Mike's Balloon Launch Today around 8:30am, aka HappyCapsule...
by rod＠sbatv.org 13 Aug '11

13 Aug '11

Hello SBARC Balloon Trackers, It's time for another local balloon launch. One of Santa Barbara's own, Mike Bales KI6VBK and friends are launching a balloon with Amateur Radio on board Saturday morning (today) at about 8:30am. Surf to <http://www.happycapsule.com> www.happycapsule.com for the latest pre-launch info. At last report, they were planning to launch from somewhere near Ojai. As things can shift weather-wise, there could be a last-minute launch change, so check the website if there's any question. The easiest way to track the flight is to monitor KD0PFN* on <http://www.aprs.fi> www.aprs.fi. We wish Mike and the HappyCapsule group great success in their launch, flight, tracking and recovery. Up, up and away! Rod Fritz, WB9KMO <mailto:rod@sbatv.org> rod(a)sbatv.org

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SBARC Hamfest and Family Reunion this Sunday at the Santa Barbara Elks Lodge in Goleta
by Darryl Widman 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

Ladies and Gentlemen, fellow Amateur Radio operators, The Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club will be celebrating its 2011 Hamfest and Family Reunion this Sunday, August 14, at the Santa Barbara Elks Lodge which is located at 150 North Kellogg Avenue in the city of Goleta. We have had many very successful Hamfests at this location and this year's event will prove to be another one! We have many fun events planned for you including the most scrumptious Bar-Be-Cue you have ever tasted! Bring the whole family for a fun day in the sun and have it made in the shade of the Eucalyptus trees in the Elks Picnic Grove. It all starts at 8:00 AM. Come early. Stay late. But for sure, don't leave before the raffle drawing. There will be prizes for lucky hams and lucky ladies. There will be games and contests. There will be an on-foot Transmitter Hunt on the Elks Lodge grounds and an Advanced mobile/on-foot Transmitter Hunt with a very nice prize to the winner. Bring your sniffing gear. How is your left-foot code sending ability these days? Compete for a prize. Of course, there will be the traditional Transformer Toss with the usual shoulder pain to remind you of what a good time you had! The Flea Market in the parking lot of the Elks Lodge will be something not to miss this year. You could spend all day there if you wanted. Did I mention the most scrumptious Bar-Be-Cue you have ever tasted? Believe me, you will not leave hungry! If you have not received a flyer in the mail telling you all about our Hamfest, please click on the link below and do plan on attending. If you are able, please bring along a dessert to put on our Dessert Table so everyone can have dessert after their scrumptious BBQ lunch. (We could use the assistance of a lovely lady at that table -- is there a lovely lady in your house?) We could also use some food servers. You would get thanked by each person receiving something delicious served by you! Please call me or send an e-mail wherever you can help. Call 805-969-2326 or write to kf6di(a)sbarc.org. We have many more raffle prizes to give to the lucky winners than those listed on our flyer. Your odds of winning are growing larger every day. Be sure to get your share of tickets. And, if you have not as yet purchased your Grand Prize tickets so that you have a chance to win the big Yaesu FT-950 transceiver, we will have them available for you to purchase at the Hamfest. Bring bucks! Please remember to park on the north/mountain side of the Elks Lodge building. Please do not park in the vendors' area. The south side is reserved for Elks members only. If the north side lot is filled when you arrive, we have permission to park directly across the street behind the Best Western South Coast Inn. Thank you very much and we'll see you Sunday morning. Darryl Widman, KF6DI SBARC Exec. Vice Pres. Hamfest Co-Chair http://sbarc.org/annual/hamfest/HamFest2011/2011_Short_Flyer.pdf ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 3000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4e45c74e130e3649a5est01duc

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Need Hamfest Help (Trucks)
by Darryl Widman 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Hey Guys: I am using my driveway as a "Staging Area" for the mountain of stuff I plan on bringing to the Hamfest (much to Marilyn's dismay)... I estimate that there will be 100-150 cubic feet.......as a guideline, my Astro Van with all seats removed will hold about 50 cubic feet (50 of my white boxes)...so need at least 3 trucks to haul stuff. If open pickup trucks, will need to tape down the box covers, or they blow off during the trip..... I will be using my van for tables and stuff to sell for $$........none of the free stuff.... 73's Bill W6FF You can get in touch will Bill at w6ff(a)sbarc.org and offer him your services (if you have a truck!). He'll tell you how to get to his place. Darryl, KF6DI ____________________________________________________________ 57-Year-Old Mom Looks 25 Mom Reveals $5 Wrinkle Trick That Has Angered Doctors! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4e44744ae5af55f4e51st01duc

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Seybold receives award
by Bill Talanian 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

SBARC Director Andrew Seybold Receives APCO Award Seybold Honored For Contributions to Public Safety Communications Santa Barbara, California, August 11, 2011 -- Andrew M. Seybold was honored with the Presidential Award of the Associated Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO International ) during the associations 77th Annual Conference and Exposition Meeting in Philadelphia August 7-11 in Philadelphia. This award was given to Andy because of his tireless efforts on behalf of Public Safety, APCO President Bill Carrow told the attendees. For the past 3 years Andy has given graciously of his time and effort to help Public Safety obtain its goal for the acquisition of spectrum needed to provide a nationwide, interoperable broadband network for the entire Public Safety community. Carrow made the presentation at the associations August 9 Breakfast Awards ceremony. The award language states: With Deepest Appreciation for your contributions to Public Safety Communications and Exceeding Expectations on Behalf of APCO International. Seybold worked closely with APCO, the Public Safety Alliance (PSA) and the Public Safety Spectrum Trust (PSST) regarding the reallocation of broadband spectrum as well as the funding for a nationwide, interoperable, broadband network to be used by the Public Safety community. His efforts have included, among others: · Filing numerous comments on the issue with the Federal Communications Commission · Presenting to both the House and Senate staff members involved with spectrum issues · Providing testimony to both the House and the Senate · Writing numerous articles for many publications on the need for both spectrum and funding · Presenting educational events detailing the need for spectrum and funding of the network. This recognition and award means a great deal to me, Seybold said. I have worked pro bono on this issue on behalf of Public Safety because I believe it is time to solve their communications issues on a nationwide basis. We are asking Congress to provide both the spectrum and the funding needed to build a network appropriate to the need. Once built, it will solve interoperability issues that have plagued the Public Safety community for more than 30 years and which were brought to public attention emphatically during the traumatic events of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. This is the one chance Public Safety has to fix this problem and I have been gratified to participate in finding the solution. Principal Analyst of Andrew Seybold, Inc., Seybold is one of the most respected and influential figures in the wireless industry today. An author, journalist and consultant as well, his COMMENTARY is arguably the most widely read e-newsletter among executives of leading wireless network operators. He has written several books, including Using Wireless Communications in Business, and he contributes regularly to Mobile Enterprise Magazine, FierceWireless and FierceContent, and Wireless Week. Recently, he was the recipient of the Radio Club of Americas prestigious Sarnoff Citation in recognition of his contributions as a communications industry journalist, analyst, and consultant as well as for his efforts as a volunteer advocate for Public Safety wireless communications initiatives. He was also elected to the Radio Clubs board of directors. As a consultant, Seybold continues to support some of the industrys most prominent enterprises and entrepreneurs, helping to shape initiatives both for start-up companies and for leaders in the wireless industry, among them Verizon, Nokia, AT&T, Motorola, and Qualcomm. About Andrew Seybold, Inc. Andrew Seybold, Inc. is dedicated to solving client challenges through strategic consulting, client-specific research and analysis, publications, speaking engagements and educational programs. Company founder Andrew M. Seybold and his partners provide deep technology and business expertise, proven best practices and long-established relationships with industry leaders. Mr. Seybold is highly regarded for his COMMENTARY and Public Safety Advocate e-newsletters and the Andrew Seybold Wireless University. For more information, visit <http://www.andrewseybold.com/>www.andrewseybold.com. For further information, contact Linda Seybold at 805 898 2460 or email <mailto:lseybold@andrewseybold.com>lseybold(a)andrewseybold.com.

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SBARC Wednesday Nets
by Michael＠NO6O.com 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

SBARC Wednesday Nets -------------------- Beginning at 7:00 pm on the following linked repeaters: 146.79 MHz (La Vigia Hill) 223.92 MHz (Santa Cruz Island) 224.08 MHz (La Cumbre Peak) Minus offset, PL 131.8 ---------------------------------- 7:00pm - 7:30pm -- Amateur Radio Newsline (www.ARNewsLine.org) 7:30pm - 8:00pm -- Weekly Club Net 8:00pm - 8:30pm -- Swap Net, hosted by Dave Milton, K6HWN ---------------------------------- Then, at 8:30pm, on 144.210 MHz, is the VHF Single Side Band Roundtable, typically hosted by Ken Owen, N6KTH. This popular roundtable is now in its fourth year. Some People start checking in early between 8:00pm and 8:30pm. For details, visit www.n6kth.com/vhf. ---Michael, NO6O

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80 ft. Tower
by James Lucas 09 Aug '11

09 Aug '11

An Accident Report I am writing in response to your request for "additional information." In block number 30 of the accident report form, I put "poor planning" as the cause for my accident. You said in your last letter that I should explain more fully. I trust that the following detail will be sufficient. I am an amateur radio operator. On the day of the accident, I was working alone on the top section of my new 80-foot antenna tower. When I completed my work, I discovered that I had, over the course of several trips up the tower, brought about 300 lbs. of tools and spare hardware. Rather than carry the now unneeded tools and materials down by hand, I decided to lower the items in a small barrel by using a pulley, which fortunately was attached to the pole at the tip of the tower. Securing the rope at ground level, I went up to the top of the tower and loaded the tools and materials into the barrel. Then I went back to the ground and untied the rope, holding it tightly to insure a slow descent of the 300 lbs. of tools. You will note in block number 11 of the accident report form that I weigh 155 lbs. Due to my surprise at being jerked off the ground so suddenly, I lost my presence of mind and forgot to let go of the rope. Needless to say, I proceeded at a rapid rate up the side of the tower. In the vicinity of the 40-foot level, I met the barrel coming down. This explains my fractured skull and broken clavicle. Slowed only slightly, I continued my rapid ascent, not stopping until the fingers of my right hand were two knuckles deep into the pulley. Fortunately by this time I had regained my presence of mind and was able to hold tightly on the rope in spite of the pain. At about the same time however, the barrel hit the ground. The bottom fell out of the barrel. Devoid of the weight of the tools, the barrel now weighed 20 pounds. I refer you again to my weight in block number 11. As you might guess, I began a rapid descent down the side of the tower. In the vicinity of the 40-foot level, I met the barrel coming up. This accounts for the two fractured ankles and the lacerations or my legs and lower body. The encounter with the barrel slowed me enough to lessen my injuries when I fell into the pile of tools, and fortunately only three vertebras were cracked. I am sorry to report, however, that as I lay there on the tools in pain, unable to stand, and watching the empty barrel 80 feet above me, I again lost my presence of mind. I let go of the rope. God Bless, Jim Lucas, KB6XK

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Desserts for our Hamfest
by Darryl Widman 06 Aug '11

06 Aug '11

Greetings to all you great bakers of culinary delights! Hamfest this year (in just a week and a day) will be having a bake sale, otherwise known as a dessert table. Down in the Elks Picnic Grove, as we have done in many years past, we will have a table set up so that those, who would not even consider a meal complete until they have had dessert, can obtain exactly what their cravings demand. Of course they can eat it on the spot and ruin their wonderful lunch or save it for after the meal. This is where you come in. Are you able to do some magic in your kitchen and then bring your fine work to the Hamfest and put it on the table for all to drool over? We would certainly appreciate it. And to all those who would rather simply go to their friendly bakery and obtain that tasty morsel, that's fine, too. This little table turns out to be a nice little fund raiser for our club who can really use it right now to help support our repeater services building on La Vigia Hill which replaced our old, dilapidated building. So, please bring your dessert to the dessert table and let Carmen Rouse, Harry's XYL, handle it from there. Thank you for your good efforts in behalf of our club. Sincerely, Darryl Widman, KF6DI Exec. Vice President PS. My favorite is cherry pie! ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 3000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4e3e0d7b7d36a4a3b9bst01duc

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SBARC Wednesday Nets
by Michael＠NO6O.com 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

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Amateur satellite ready to go in to action
by Darryl Widman 02 Aug '11

02 Aug '11

Amateur satellite ready to go in to action By Colin Holland, EE Times -- EDN, August 2, 2011 ARISSat-1, the satellite designed and built by amateur radio operators to specifically interest students in scientific and technological careers, is scheduled to be deployed from the International Space Station (ISS) this Wednesday, August 3. The extra-vehicular activity (EVA) is due to be broadcast on NASA TV, starting at 1430 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) when the hatch of the ISS will open. ARISSat-1 will then leave the space station and be secured to an airlock ladder and its solar panel covers will be removed. At 1507 it will to deploy site, activate its PWR, TIMER1 and TIMER2 switches, verify LEDs on, and deploy. If all goes well with tomorrow's deployment, it will perform the following primary functions: -Two-way communication via UHF uplink and VHF downlink, for use by ham radio operators -Visuals of space from four cameras -Recharging of the satellite's battery using solar panels, enabling operation for months -Transmission of audio greetings in many languages, for reception via simple radios or scanners -Telemetry transmissions with updates on the health of the satellite -House an experiment from Russia's Kursk University that measures atmospheric pressure ARISSat-1 design-team leader Steve Bible launched the limited-series Chips in Space Blog on EE Times' Web site last week, to both educate and entertain readers by relating the story of how he and his colleagues came to build the satellite, and the challenges they ran into along the way. Bible will also provide analysis of the satellite's deployment and functionality. Bible will provide an update on the mission later this week on the Chips in Space Blog. The satellite is a cooperative effort between AMSAT, ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station,) RSC-Energia (The Russian Space Agency), and NASA. The design, development, and construction of the satellite was done by AMSAT volunteers. Through the use of ham radio equipment, students and teachers should be able to access and utilize the satellite from a classroom environment with minimal set up. This story was originally posted by EE Times. ____________________________________________________________ 57 Year Old Mom Looks 27! Mom Reveals $5 Wrinkle Trick That Has Angered Doctors! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4e3886d0379b33765b3st01vuc

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