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RE: Gobbl---Gobble!
by Alain Michel 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

A very happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Michael! Propagation was crummy this morning, so all WB6OBB heard was me tripping the repeater, I'm afraid! So, here's to better propagation and a happy holiday season to us all! Alan...KI6HPO...Valley Center

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Thanksgiving Rescue Story
by Marvin Johnston 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hi everyone, 13 years ago, an incident took place where a boat anchored at Santa Cruz Island, got the anchor line tangled in the prop, and drifted out into the sea lanes. It still makes a great read, and made for a very Happy Thanksgiving for one family. http://www.west.net/~marvin/WB6OBB.pdf Thanks to Scott, KF6EDD, for finding it again! Marvin

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Walter Haake, K6YJE, SK
by auditron 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Walt Haake, K6YJE, was my cousin. Come to Walt's memorial service this Saturday and I will let everyone know how that happened. The service will begin at 12:30 PM at the San Roque Catholic Church located at 3200 Calle Cedro at the intersection of Argonne Circle in Santa Barbara. You old-timers will remember that Walt was a president of the Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club and taught Amateur Extra classes. He headed up our Bazaar for several years. Walt hadn't an enemy in the world. Everyone liked Walt. Let's fill up the church with Walt's friends and show the fraternity of Amateur Radio. 73, Darryl Widman, KF6DI ____________________________________________________________ Manufacturer-Direct Hardwood Floors Never pay retail again. Wholesale prices on all hardwood floors! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=yGGwXIXZmI0EC_WOo-bh7QAAJ1DG-…

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Walter Haake, K6YJE, Silent Key (SK) (Completed Version)
by WB6WCW＠aol.com 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hello SBARC Members: (Sorry, sent incomplete version accidentally) I was saddened to read the obituary of Walter Haake, W6YJE, in todays S.B. News-Press. He passed away on 21 November 2009, one month short of his 88th birthday. Probably none of you newer/younger hams had ever met Walter, but he was a mainstay of the radio club in years gone by. For many years, he was in charge of the SBARC Bazaar which back then was held in the auditorium near Cathedral Oaks and Route 154. He priced everything himself, and I finally complained to him that the fixed price items would never sell at his prices. His explanation was that he wanted to buy them all himself, so he inflated the prices for that purpose. He was a man of character, and would never "steal stuff off of the top" for his own personal use. The storage units he built at his house were legendary, and the amount of electronic "junque" he accumulated over the years was almost unbelievable. His back yard was a steep hill, and he had storage units that looked like battlefield bunkers recessed into the hillside. He tended to collect things for future projects, but I never figured out what he was going to do with 4 WW-II BC-610 plate transformers...... For you younger hams, the BC-610 was a 500 watt AM transmitter that used a 2,500 Vdc transformer that probably weighed about 75 pounds. Walt wouldn't let us help him move them, he did it himself by lifting the xformer about 1/2" off of the ground and taking one side-step at a time. I have only reminisced about one small portion of his activities, I'm sure that you other old timers also have fond memories of Walter. So goodbye old friend........... Bill Gross WB6WCW (which is how Walt knew me)

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Walter Haake, K6YJE, Silent Key (SK)
by WB6WCW＠aol.com 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hello SBARC Members: I was saddened to read the obituary of Walter Haake, W6YJE, in todays S.B. News-Press. He passed away on 21 November 2009, one month short of his 88th birthday. Probably none of you newer/younger hams had ever met Walter, but he was a mainstay of the radio club in years gone by. For many years, he was in charge of the SBARC Bazaar which back then was held in the auditorium near Cathedral Oaks and Route 154. He priced everything himself, and I finally complained to him that the fixed price items would never sell at his prices. His explanation was that he wanted to buy them all himself, so he inflated the prices for that purpose. He was a man of character, and would never "steal stuff off of the top" for his own personal use. The storage units he built at his house were legendary, and the amount of electronic "junque" he accumulated over the years was almost unbelievable. His back yard was a steep hill, and he had storage units that looked like battlefield bunkers recessed into the hillside. He tended to collect things for future projects, but I never figured out what he was going to do with 4 WW-II BC-610 plate transformers.......

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Tesla info video featuring Chris Carson and Eric Dollard
by Neil VillacortaBuer 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

I was digging out some old videos, and found this from a 1996 SBARC monthly meeting with Chris Carson (RIP) and Eric Dollard (N6KPH) as presenters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhuSn6sc7sc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lqMiZPO9TM You'll hear Austin Rydicky (sp?) voice as well. Enjoy! 73's, KE6DCJ aka, neil

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Club Meeting this Friday night
by auditron 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

This Friday night, November 20, is an especially important meeting that I would urge all SBARC members to attend. It is our last club meeting of the year so let's make it a great one. First - it is our annual SIG Night - where each Special Interest Group will have a representative present to answer questions and whet your appetite for this and that form of activity, from ARES to DX to ARDF and even ATV and Satellites - something for every interest in Ham radio! This is a great chance for you to bring and show off your favorite piece of equipment from your shack. Please label it with your Name, Call and How you use it. Second - it's election night for the SBARC Officers and Directors for 2010. You may vote for the proposed slate below, or put forth your own candidates or run yourself! But definitely be there for a lot of fun and our own small slice of participatory democracy. Please bring some form of refreshments for the dessert table. 73 Michael W7HUT SBARC 2010 Nomination List President Al Soenke, WA6VNN Executive Vice President Michael Ditmore, W7HUT Vice President Education & Training Robert Pizzi, AC6PZ Vice President Emergency Service Will Tefft, KG6DHK Mike Wapner, K6QD, has declined the nomination Vice President External Affairs Andy Seybold, W6AMS Vice President Operations Rick Whitaker, KG6VLB Secretary Bruce Tousel, KG6SZT Treasurer Cindy Engel, KA7UIA Director at Large Bruce Gordon, N6OLT Director at Large Cyril Johnson, AF6GW Director at Large, Rover Committee Chair Tom Saunders, N6YX Director at Large, Repeater Trustee Bill Talanian, W1UUQ Director at Large, Nominations Committee Chair Darryl Widman, KF6DI ____________________________________________________________ Save $10 on Flowers and Gifts! Shop now at www.ftd.com/16714 http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=GQ_3Rv-mP3MfEdrneY1NVAAAJ1AR6…

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Tesla info video featuring Chris Carson and Eric Dollard
by neils 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

I was digging out some old video, and found this from a SBARC 1996 monthly meeting with Eric Dollard and Chris Carson as presenters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhuSn6sc7sc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lqMiZPO9TM Enjoy! 73's, KE6DCJ aka, neil

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SBARC Club Meeting Friday
by Ken Owen 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Hi folks: Did you know that you can "work" ham radio satellites with just a dual-band handheld and a rubber duck antenna? Join me at the Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club's meeting on Friday, where I will be demonstrating how easy it is to use OSCAR satellites. Topics include: 1. History of Amateur Radio Satellites 2. Types of Satellites 3. How to work the "easy sats" with a simple radio 4. Demonstration of Satellite Equipment 5. SBARC ISS Contact (video of our recent contact with the space station) Here are the details: Friday, November 20, 2009 7:30 PM (Doors open at 6:45!) Location: Goleta Union Schools Admin. Board Room 401 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta I hope to see you there! Ken Owen, N6KTH

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Santa Barbara 2 Meter SSB Breakfast! 12/5 (2nd Anniversary)
by Ken Owen 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Hi folks: Just to be clear, whether you have participated in the net or not, EVERYONE is invited to join us at the Santa Barbara 2-meter SSB Roundtable SECOND anniversary breakfast on Saturday December 5. Saturday December 5 Starting at 8:00 AM Cody's Restaurant 4898 Hollister Ave, Goleta CA 93111 Corner of Hollister Ave. and Turnpike Rd (SEE MAP BELOW). Check out this link for complete details on the event, including PHOTOS of the VERY NICE prizes: http://www.n6kth.com/vhf/event.htm THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY ELK ANTENNAS WHO DONATED ONE OF THE GRAND DOOR PRIZES!! Talk In on 144.210 MHz USB and 146.790 - (131.8 Hz PL) By attending the breakfast, you will be automatically entered in a free drawing for: Grand Door Prize #1: Elk 2M/440L5 2M/440 Five Element Portable Beam This is a very useful, compact, duel-band beam that's perfect for portable/satellite use but can also be mounted at the home QTH! Elk Antennas has generously DONATED this antenna as a door prize. We HIGHLY recommend this antenna! Click the link below for more info on this really neat antenna and other Elk products: http://www.elkantennas.com/2m4405element.htm And. Grand Door Prize #2: M Squared Antennas 2M HO-LOOP This is a great and a (mostly) omni-directional, horizontally polarized antenna that's perfect for SSB use at home or mobile. Check out this page for more info: http://www.m2inc.com/index2.html The drawing will be held at 9:00 AM, you must be present to win Other event features: 1. Other great prizes to be announced! 2. Demonstrations of microwave equipment 3. Demonstrations of SSB radios and antennas 4. Demonstrations of ham satellites 5. Great conversation and LOTS of fun! Please RSVP to and contact Ken, N6KTH for more info: n6kth(a)n6kth.com Please distribute this email widely!

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