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by Brian - K6BPM 09 Jan '21

09 Jan '21

Thought this might be if interest to some SBARC members. Yvonne DeGraw scheduled a new event in Science & Engineering Council of Santa Barbara Just now The Perseverance Rover and the Search for Ancient Life on Mars Science & Engineering Council of Santa Barbara Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM PT Online event Link visible for attendees Reserve your spot Details The Perseverance rover, developed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, is on its way to Mars. It will attempt to land on the Red Planet on February 18, 2021. Come hear about the rover and its mission to seek signs of ancient life on Mars. Ma... Learn more Hosted by Yvonne DeGraw I'm a Programs Co-Chair for the Science & Engineering Council of SB. If you have ideas for future programs, let me know. I'm also a technical writer working on a contract basis and a member of the Goleta School Board. — Brian - K6BPM

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FTGH Five Power Strips, computer monitors
by Marvin Johnston 08 Jan '21

08 Jan '21

A local school was "cleaning house" and I picked up the "electronic scrap" that was going to recycle. If anyone wants one or all of these power strips, let me know. Also I have a number of color DEll/IBM computer monitors ranging from 15" to probably 17". Let me know if interested. And ditto for a couple of smaller laptops running XP and Vista. I'm not at all interested in shipping, so pickup only. I will be going in for cataract surgery Monday so that day is out. But almost anytime during this weekend should be fine. Thanks! Marvin

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Diablo link back online
by Levi C. Maaia - K6LCM 07 Jan '21

07 Jan '21

The Diablo FM repeater link is back up! 146.655 and 223.92 repeaters on Santa Cruz Island are linked to the SBARC Hub and .79 + 5.18. LCM

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Re: [Sbarc-list] The Radio Amateur’s Code
by David Hackleman 06 Jan '21

06 Jan '21

Thanks for the info, Levi. Dave Casler’s video is very timely. The Amateur’s Code made an indelible impression on me as a new ham. The most challenging for me has been the Progressive part. Segal and Hiram Percy Maxim rock! -----Original Message----- From: Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM via SBARC-list <sbarc-list(a)lists.netlojix.com> To: List, SBARC <sbarc-list(a)lists.netlojix.com> Sent: Wed, Jan 6, 2021 08:31 PM Subject: [Sbarc-list] The Radio Amateur’s Code In our nation’s present highly contentious political climate, we are surrounded by controversy and incivility amplified and broadcast for all the world to see and hear. Despite this uncomfortable reality, I am continually impressed by the kindness of most of our local radio operators both on the air and off. Despite the tremendous the diversity of our individual backgrounds, opinions, experiences, education and interests, our local radio operators can be counted on for civility and professionalism. With this new year comes a new beginning and opportunities to reaffirm our commitment to a welcoming, inclusive and respectful community of radio amateurs. In today’s video, Dave Casler – KEØOG, the famed licence course YouTuber, reminded his viewers of The Radio Amateur’s Code, which is printed in each edition of the ARRL Handbook. I hope you’ll take a moment to re-read this 93-year-old code and continue your noble efforts to amplify and transmit civility. We are all a part of ensuring fraternity, friendship and goodwill here on the K6TZ repeater network and on airwaves across the globe in 2021 and beyond. The Radio Amateur is CONSIDERATE…He/[She] never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others. LOYAL…He/[She] offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, the IARU Radio Society in his/[her] country, through which Amateur Radio in his/[her] country is represented nationally and internationally. PROGRESSIVE…He/[She] keeps his/[her] station up to date. It is well-built and efficient. His/[Her] operating practice is above reproach. FRIENDLY…He/[She] operates slowly and patiently when requested; offers friendly advice and counsel to beginners; kind assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the marks of the amateur spirit. BALANCED…Radio is a hobby, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community. PATRIOTIC…His/[Her] station and skills are always ready for service to country and community. – adapted from the original Amateur’s Code, written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928 Levi C. Maaia, K6LCMK6TZ Trustee Santa Barbara Amateur Radio ClubSanta Barbara Wireless Foundationa 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation _______________________________________________ SBARC-list mailing list SBARC-list(a)lists.netlojix.com http://lists.netlojix.com/mailman/listinfo/sbarc-list

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The Radio Amateur’s Code
by Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM 06 Jan '21

06 Jan '21

In our nation’s present highly contentious political climate, we are surrounded by controversy and incivility amplified and broadcast for all the world to see and hear. Despite this uncomfortable reality, I am continually impressed by the kindness of most of our local radio operators both on the air and off. Despite the tremendous the diversity of our individual backgrounds, opinions, experiences, education and interests, our local radio operators can be counted on for civility and professionalism. With this new year comes a new beginning and opportunities to reaffirm our commitment to a welcoming, inclusive and respectful community of radio amateurs. In today’s video, Dave Casler – KEØOG, the famed licence course YouTuber, reminded his viewers of The Radio Amateur’s Code, which is printed in each edition of the ARRL Handbook. I hope you’ll take a moment to re-read this 93-year-old code and continue your noble efforts to amplify and transmit civility. We are all a part of ensuring fraternity, friendship and goodwill here on the K6TZ repeater network and on airwaves across the globe in 2021 and beyond. The Radio Amateur is CONSIDERATE…He/[She] never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others. LOYAL…He/[She] offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, the IARU Radio Society in his/[her] country, through which Amateur Radio in his/[her] country is represented nationally and internationally. PROGRESSIVE…He/[She] keeps his/[her] station up to date. It is well-built and efficient. His/[Her] operating practice is above reproach. FRIENDLY…He/[She] operates slowly and patiently when requested; offers friendly advice and counsel to beginners; kind assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the marks of the amateur spirit. BALANCED…Radio is a hobby, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community. PATRIOTIC…His/[Her] station and skills are always ready for service to country and community. – adapted from the original Amateur’s Code, written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928 Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM K6TZ Trustee Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club Santa Barbara Wireless Foundation a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation

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Thanks everyone
by Bill Talanian 06 Jan '21

06 Jan '21

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FCC Reduces Proposed Amateur Radio Application Fee to $35
by Levi C. Maaia - K6LCM 31 Dec '20

31 Dec '20

http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-reduces-proposed-amateur-radio-application-fee… Here's an update in the saga of the application fee proposal from the FCC. Looks like we will be paying $35 to apply, renew, upgrade or change callsigns, if I am reading this correctly. LCM

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Tracking SANTA1 on ADS-B
by Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM 24 Dec '20

24 Dec '20

St. Nick’s sleigh did a pass over Santa Barbara early this morning, presumably on his way across the Pacific and the International Dateline where it is, of course, already Christmas Day! Our ADS-B receiver at the Diablo Peak telecommunications site picked up his transponder with callsign SANTA1 at 15:37 UTC as he transited over the SB Channel and above the SBA class C airspace at 12,675 feet AGL. He was not talking to SBA Approach Control or LA Center by radio so presumably he was handling his own traffic avoidance. See attached. For those looking to the skies tonight for the eight tiny reindeer plus Rudoph’s red beacon, consider using EarthSpot.net, the SBARC/SB Wireless Foundation aircraft tracking system. Happy plane(sleigh)spotting and Merry Christmas! LCM Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM Director at Large | K6TZ Trustee Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation www.levi.maaia.com | www.k6lcm.com +1.805.604.5384

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Is there a zoom/club meeting tonight?
by Dave Schmidt 18 Dec '20

18 Dec '20

Is there a zoom/club meeting tonight? I'm not seeing any emails and 2M is quiet so I'm guessing not. Dave ai6vx

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Sunspot Cycle 25 could have a magnitude that rivals the top few since records began
by Bob Bascom 21 Nov '20

21 Nov '20

Here's some good news: A research paper https://arxiv.org/pdf/2006.15263.pdf , "Overlapping Magnetic Activity Cycles and the Sunspot Number: Forecasting Sunspot Cycle 25 Amplitude," by Scott W. McIntosh, Deputy Director of the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, et al., has concluded that Solar Cycle 25 could be among the strongest sunspot cycles ever observed, and will almost certainly be stronger than the just-ended Solar Cycle 24 (sunspot number of 116). The scientists say it will also most likely be stronger than Solar Cycle 23 (sunspot number of 180) "Recent observationally-motivated studies have illustrated a relationship between the Suns 22-year (Hale) magnetic cycle and the production of the sunspot cycle landmarks and patterns, but not the amplitude of the sunspot cycle. Using (discrete) Hilbert transforms on more than 270 years of (monthly) sunspot numbers we robustly identify the so-called termination events that mark the end of the previous 11-yr sunspot cycle, the enhancement/acceleration of the present cycle, and the end of 22-yr magnetic activity cycles. Using these we extract a relationship between the temporal spacing of terminators and the magnitude of sunspot cycles. Given this relationship and our prediction of a terminator event in 2020, we deduce that Sunspot Cycle 25 could have a magnitude that rivals the top few since records began. This outcome would be in stark contrast to the community consensus estimate of sunspot cycle 25 magnitude."

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