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From the Mesh
by Eric 10 Sep '23

10 Sep '23

Greetings to the SBARC mailing list from the VC Mesh Network! (Glad to see this little hack is still working!) 73, KG6WXC

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Fwd: [vc-acs] PVARC linked 2Mtn repeater on South Mtn
by Dave Schmidt 08 Sep '23

08 Sep '23

News on a linked repeater in Ventura/Santa Paula. This ties into the 145.160 on Santa Ynez Peak. dave AI6VX ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Strauss, Paul - WD6EBY via groups.io <pgstrauss=verizon.net(a)groups.io> Date: Fri, Sep 8, 2023 at 4:44 PM Subject: [vc-acs] PVARC linked 2Mtn repeater on South Mtn To: <main(a)vc-acs.groups.io> Hello All, I am happy to announce the addition of a new South Mountain 2Mtr repeater to the PVARC linked repeater network. Location: South Mountain Output Frequency: 146.670 PL 127.3 Input Frequency: 146.070 PL 127.3 This 2Mtr repeater provides excellent coverage along a good portion of Hwy 126. The system is also performing very well into Balcom Canyon and along Hwy 118 from Saticoy to Moorpark. This system should provide a good supplement to the linked 145.200 Sulphur Mountain repeater. I want to thank Steve Leong KC6IJM for his support on this project. I would appreciate any comments on the repeaters performance. Thank you for your time. Paul Strauss WD6EBY pgstrauss(a)verizon.net

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Re: Test email from Dave AI6VX
by Ken Alker 05 Sep '23

05 Sep '23

I accidentally sent it directly to you. From: "Dave Schmidt" <dgschmidt(a)gmail.com> To: "List, SBARC" <sbarc-list(a)lists.netlojix.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:16:27 PM Subject: [Sbarc-list] Test email from Dave AI6VX I did not get your email to the list Ken. Dave AI6VX _______________________________________________ SBARC-list mailing list -- sbarc-list(a)lists.netlojix.com To unsubscribe send an email to sbarc-list-leave(a)lists.netlojix.com

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Test email from Dave AI6VX
by Dave Schmidt 05 Sep '23

05 Sep '23

I did not get your email to the list Ken. Dave AI6VX

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ARRL VHF Contest: 11am pdt, 09 sept, Saturday to 7:59 pm pdt, Sunday, 10Sept
by Dave Schmidt 05 Sep '23

05 Sep '23

Forward from Peter: From: Peter Heins N6ZE via groups.io <n6ze=aol.com(a)groups.io> Date: Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 8:08 AM Subject: [K6MEP] ARRL VHF Contest: 11am pdt, 09 sept, Saturday to 7:59 pm pdt, Sunday, 10Sept The ARRL September VHF Contest will be held this coming weekend. It is a great event to stimulate VHF/UHF/microwave activity & provides training for operating in an emergency. Anyone who has some equipment to transmit and receive on all amateur radio frequencies On 50MHz & above can participate. Even a 2 meter FM handy - talkie with rubber duck antenna can be used : in fact, FM only entries are encouraged this time. Below there is lots of info on the event, but just remember: 1. 11am Saturday, 09Sept until 7:59pm Sunday, 10Sept. 2. Any frequency above 50.000000 MHz 3. No use of Repeaters 4. Exchange callsigns & grid locators 5. Work stations only once per band. 6. Please submit your log, even if you just make 1 contact (QSO). 7. Questions?: you can send an e-mail to Pete, n6ze(a)aol.com FULL INFO IS BELOW: About Objective: For amateurs in the US and Canada (and their possessions) to work as many amateur stations in as many different 2 degrees x 1 degree Maidenhead grid squares as possible using authorized frequencies above 50 MHz. Stations outside the US & Canada (and their possessions) may only work stations in the US (and its possessions) and Canada. Dates: The second full weekend in September (September 9-11, 2023) Contest Period: Begins 1800 UTC Saturday, ends 0259 UTC Monday. Rule Changes for 2023: Participants in the FM Only category can now count contacts made on 902 MHz and 1.2 GHz toward their scores. Previously, only contacts on the four lowest VHF bands (50, 144, 222 and 432 MHz) counted toward participants' scores in this category. Click Here for Complete ARRL September VHF Contest Rules (PDF) For contest information contact contests(a)arrl.org or (860) 594-0232 All legal modes are permitted (while CW and SSB/Phone are most common, MSK144, FT8 and FM-Only are gaining popularity - other popular modes include PSK31, FSK441 and JT65). For Cabrillo file mode definitions, Digital modes should be represented as "DG" (for all things digital), SSB Phone as "PH", FM voice as "FM", and CW as "CW". Stations in KH0-9, KL7 & KP1-KP5, CY9 and CY0 count as W/VE stations and can be worked by DX stations for contest credit. Log Submission Deadline Logs are due within TEN (10) days after the event is over. Logs may be submitted either online or via mail, but electronic Cabrillo logs are the preferred method. Electronic logs must be submitted via our web app at contest-log-submission.arrl.org/ Logs that have been submitted electronically are listed on the Logs Received page. Click the contest name to see a list of submitted logs sorted by call sign and club name. Online Log Submission - Cabrillo formatted logs must be uploaded via our web app at contest-log-submission.arrl.org. Submitting Paper Logs By Mail - Be sure to mail your completed Summary Sheet and Log Sheets postmarked before the log submission deadlines. Paper Entry Forms: September VHF Summary Sheet VHF/UHF Log Sheet Send completed Summary Sheets and logs to: ARRL - September VHF Contest, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111 If submitting a paper log, it is strongly suggested you use a delivery method that offers a tracking number. If you wish to convert your log into a Cabrillo formatted log for electronic submission, visit www.b4h.net/cabforms/ and select the event of interest. You can input your log data which will be converted to a Cabrillo formatted log for you (it will generate a log and return it to you), and then you can in turn submit your Cabrillo log online via the web app at contest-log-submission.arrl.org/. Awards: Downloadable Certificates will be awarded in the following categories at https://contests.arrl.org/certificates.php Single Operator: - Top Single Operator in each ARRL/RAC Section for high and low power. - Top Single Operator on each band (50, 144, 222, 432, 902, 1296 and 2304-and-up categories) in each ARRL/RAC Section where significant effort or competition is evident. (Note: Since the highest score per band will be the award winner for that band, an entrant may win a certificate with additional single-band endorsements.) For example, if KA1RWY has the highest single-operator all-band score in the CT Section and her 50- and 222-MHz scores are higher than any other CT single operator’s, she will earn a certificate for being the single-operator Section leader and endorsements for 50 and 222 MHz. - Top Single Operator Portable in each ARRL/RAC Section where significant effort or competition is evident. (Single Operator Portable entries are not eligible for single-band awards.) - Top Single Operator, 3-Band in each ARRL/RAC Section where significant effort or competition is evident.(Single Operator, 3-Band entries are not eligible for single-band awards.) - Top Single Operator, FM Only in each ARRL/RAC Section where significant effort or competition is evident. (Single Operator, FM Only entries are not eligible for single-band awards.) Rover: - Top Rover, Limited Rover and Unlimited Rover in each ARRL Division and Canada where significant effort or competition is evident. (Rover entries are not eligible for single-band awards.) Multioperator: - Top Multioperator score in each ARRL/RAC Section where significant effort or competition is evident. (Multioperator entries are not eligible for single-band awards.) - Top Limited Multioperator in each ARRL/RAC Section where significant effort or competition is evident. (Limited Multioperator entries are not eligible for single-band awards.) DX: - Top DX stations where significant effort or competition is evident. Club Competition: For full club competition rules, please see the link below: - Club Competition Rules ver 1.2 (rev 09 Feb 2022) - September VHF The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the... The September VHF Contest now includes two new categories: Single Operator, 3 Band and Single Operator, FM Only. Here are examples of Cabrillo log headers to enter the new categories. Bt73 Pete, n6ze(a)aol.com _._,_._,_

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Fwd: [K6MEP] N6ZE/7's Six Meter Fall SPRINT Results
by Dave Schmidt 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

Forwarded from groups.io groups that I follow. Of note, towards the bottom are listings of the upcoming VHF/UHF sprints. Dave AI6VX ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Peter Heins N6ZE via groups.io <n6ze=aol.com(a)groups.io> Date: Tue, Aug 29, 2023 at 7:44 AM Subject: [K6MEP] N6ZE/7's Six Meter Fall SPRINT Results Hello Ventura County clubs: Running a bit late on posting my 6 meter SPRINT results from the PNW, but of note is the schedule for the events on higher bands between now & mid October. I do know that WA6EJO in Ventura made sone contacts, & hope that some others did also. The Fall & Spring SPRINT VHF/UHF programs are a great way to spend a couple of hours making contacts without using repeaters & trying out new bands. Bt73 Pete, N6ZE From Clinton, WA (grid CN87tw), I participated in the Fall 2023 Six Meter SPRINT on Saturday, 26 August 2023. No enhanced propagation was noted, but I worked 13 stations in 4 grids: CN87, CN88, CN97, & CN98. Most contacts were on USB, but I made 1 FM contact and 1 person called me on CW. KA7RRA/Rover provided contacts from THE 4 local grids. Of note, I worked ICARC member, KA6RWL, Craig, for my only Island County contact. Please refer to: http://svhfs.org/2023FallSprintRules.pdf for complete info on the VHF/UHF SPRINT program. The 144 MHz (2 meter) Fall SPRINT will be held on Monday, 18 September (7pm - 11pm) The 222 MHz (135 cm) Fall SPRINT will be held on Tuesday, 26 September (7pm - 11pm) The 432 MHz (70 cm) Fall SPRINT will be held on Wednesday, 04 October (7pm - 11pm) The Microwave: 902 MHz & up SPRINT will be held on Saturday, 07 October (8am - 2pm) The SPRINTS are a great way to see what your VHF/UHF equipment can achieve without using a Repeater. bt73 Pete, N6ZE/7 today

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FW: ARLB019 Idalia Prompts Amateur Radio Activations
by Dave Schmidt 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

Forwarding this from a groups.io page I subscribe to. Dave Ai6vx *From: *John Kitchens - NS6X via groups.io <ns6x=arrl.org(a)groups.io> *Sent: *Tuesday, August 29, 2023 8:44 AM *To: *arrlsb(a)groups.io *Subject: *[arrlsb] ARLB019 Idalia Prompts Amateur Radio Activations Just to be aware of what is happening in northern Florida. John Kitchens, NS6X ARRL SB Section Manager NS6X(a)ARRL.org 805.216.2569 from my phone Begin forwarded message: *From:* ARRL Web site <memberlist(a)arrl.org> *Date:* August 29, 2023 at 08:12:15 PDT *To:* "Kitchens, John, NS6X (SM, SB)" <ns6x(a)arrl.org> *Subject:* *ARLB019 Idalia Prompts Amateur Radio Activations* SB QST @ ARL $ARLB019 ARLB019 Idalia Prompts Amateur Radio Activations ZCZC AG19 QST de W1AW ARRL Bulletin 19 ARLB019 From ARRL Headquarters Newington CT August 29, 2023 To all radio amateurs SB QST ARL ARLB019 ARLB019 Idalia Prompts Amateur Radio Activations Volunteers of ARRL are activating ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia. The storm, which is forecast to intensify into a hurricane, was tracking from the Caribbean into the Gulf of Mexico, between Cancun and the western tip of Cuba. Models agreed that it could make landfall on the Florida Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday. In a planning call Monday night with leadership of ARRL Florida sections and ARRL Headquarters staff, Section Emergency Coordinator of the ARRL Northern Florida Section Arc Thames, W4CPD, shared plans for activation of Amateur Radio Emergency Service volunteers within the section. "Beginning at 7:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, August 28, ARES volunteers will begin to staff AUXCOMM positions at the State EOC," he said. The Florida Statewide Amateur Radio Network (SARnet) is the primary emergency communications system planned for use. The system is a series of linked UHF repeaters that covers the entire state. There are also HF nets planned as a backup. Radio amateurs are asked to yield HF frequencies to emergency nets when they are activated. The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) was activated Monday afternoon. HWN activated on 14.325 MHz at 2:00 PM EDT (1800 UTC) and planned to remain active until 11:00 PM EDT (0300 UTC) or until propagation was lost. HWN then planned to activate on 7.268 MHz at 7:00 PM EDT (2300 UTC) and remain active until 11:00 PM EDT (0300 UTC). HWN Activation Plans for Tuesday, August 29 through Wednesday, August 30: 20-meters: 14.325 MHz at 8:00 AM EDT (1200 UTC) daily until propagation is lost at night. 40-meters: 7.268 MHz starting at 7:00 PM EDT (2300 UTC) Tuesday. HWN will remain active on this frequency throughout the remainder of this event. "We will suspend operations each morning at 7:30 AM EDT to allow the Waterway Radio and Cruising Club Net - WRCC (Waterway Net) to conduct their daily morning Net. After the Water Way Net has concluded, generally around 8:30 AM ET, we will resume operations," wrote net manager Bobby Graves, KB5HAV. The WX4NHC amateur radio station at the National Hurricane Center also activated Monday and plans to be active Tuesday and Wednesday as the storm continues towards Florida. WX4NHC is active on the HWN frequencies but will also utilize the VoIP Hurricane Net: IRLP node 9219 / EchoLink WX-TALK Conference node 7203. Details can be found at, http://www.voipwx.net/ . The station is also monitoring WinLink reports sent to, wx4nhc(a)winlink.org (subject line must contain //WL2K). WX4NHC asks that radio amateurs please relay any surface reports (weather data, flooding, damage) to them by one of the nets or an online hurricane report form at, https://w4ehw.fiu.edu/WX-form1.php . The Hurricane VoIP Net plans to activate on Tuesday. "In addition to reports meeting Skywarn criteria, the operators, using Echolink WXTalk conference server 7203 and Internet Relay Protocol 9219, will be joined to the Kansas Sunflower Network offering Hamshack Hotline 94032, Echolink KC5FM-r, Allstar 28848, and other modes such as D-Star, Fusion, M17, and P25," wrote Lloyd Colston, KC5FM, Public Information Officer for the VoIP net. ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, and the ARES headquarters staff are staying in frequent touch with members of the ARRL Northern Florida Section. Section Manager of the ARRL Southern Florida Section, Barry Porter, KB1PA, sent a message to the hams in the lower part of the Sunshine State. "Much of the northern part of our state will be facing impacts from Idalia, which could be a Category 3 or higher storm. In other words, they might be the victims. Since the southern part of Florida will not see much severe impact, we should be ready to assist with backup communications and welfare messages, if asked," he wrote. ARRL will provide updates to the situation as it develops. Members in Florida are encouraged to monitor local emergency officials and prepare to take action to keep themselves safe as the storm moves toward them. NNNN /EX -- 72/73 John Kitchens, NS6X NS6X(a)ARRL.org 805.216.2569 *ARRL Santa Barbara Section Manager*

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Re: Fwd: [K6MEP] SIX Meter SPRINT Tomorrow! 4pm-8pm pdt
by Dave Schmidt 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

Unfortunately I did not. Was working on stuff to present for a zoom meeting that evening. Dave AI6VX On Sun, Aug 27, 2023 at 7:44 PM Ken Alker <ka6ken(a)alker.net> wrote: > Did anyone try? > > I did around 7-8pm from UCSB using big Yagi... but band seemed dead. > > Ken > > --On Friday, August 25, 2023 12:21 PM -0700 Dave Schmidt > <dgschmidt(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > Forwarding for those that want to try 6M this weekend. > > > > > > Dave > > AI6VX > > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > > From: Peter Heins N6ZE via groups.io <n6ze=aol.com(a)groups.io> > > Date: Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 8:16 AM > > Subject: [K6MEP] SIX Meter SPRINT Tomorrow! 4pm-8pm pdt > > > > > > > > > > The Fall SPRINT events kick off on Saturday, 26august with the SIX Meter > > SPRINT from 4pm-8pm pdt (1600-2000 pdt) > > > > > > Try it , you'll like them . > > > > http://svhfs.org/2023FallSprintRules.pdf > > > > > > Bt73 > > Pete,n6ze in CN87tw today > > > > e [dgschmidt(a)gmail.com] > > > > _._,_._,_ > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > SBARC-list mailing list -- sbarc-list(a)lists.netlojix.com > To unsubscribe send an email to sbarc-list-leave(a)lists.netlojix.com >

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Fwd: [K6MEP] SIX Meter SPRINT Tomorrow! 4pm-8pm pdt
by Dave Schmidt 27 Aug '23

27 Aug '23

Forwarding for those that want to try 6M this weekend. Dave AI6VX ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Peter Heins N6ZE via groups.io <n6ze=aol.com(a)groups.io> Date: Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 8:16 AM Subject: [K6MEP] SIX Meter SPRINT Tomorrow! 4pm-8pm pdt The Fall SPRINT events kick off on Saturday, 26august with the SIX Meter SPRINT from 4pm-8pm pdt (1600-2000 pdt) Try it , you’ll like them . http://svhfs.org/2023FallSprintRules.pdf Bt73 Pete,n6ze in CN87tw today e <https://groups.io/g/K6MEP/unsub> [dgschmidt(a)gmail.com] _._,_._,_

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Hilary: Latest Model
by Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM 20 Aug '23

20 Aug '23

The latest model shows Tropical Storm Hilary bearing down on SoCal but veering to the north as it hits the SB-VTU county line. Almost as if there were a forcefield keeping it from moving further west. It appears that it will be mostly out of the Santa Barbara area by Monday morning. Animation: https://photos.app.goo.gl/HzFu8FeWg9ZMFwhC9 More maps: https://www.windy.com/?2023082115,33.018,-117.125,6 LCM Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM www.levimaaia.com +1.805.604.5384

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