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Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Operators Demo Emergency Communications
by Levi C. Maaia 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

*[image: Inline image 1]Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Operators Demo Emergency Communications* *Local 'hams' to participate in national Field Day exercises from Camino Real Marketplace* *JUNE 18, 2014 - SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.* Despite the proliferation of Internet access, cell phones and other modern communications, each year whole regions find themselves in the dark. Wildfires, earthquakes, floods and even the occasional cutting of fiber-optic cables leave people without the means to communicate. In these cases, the one consistent service that has never failed is Amateur Radio. Amateur Radio operators, often called "hams," provide backup communications for everything from the American Red Cross to FEMA and even for the International Space Station. Santa Barbara's "hams" will join with thousands of other Amateur Radio operators showing their emergency capabilities on the last weekend of June. Over the past year, the news has been full of reports of ham radio operators providing critical communications during unexpected emergencies in towns across America including the California and Colorado wildfires, winter storms, tornadoes and other events world-wide. When trouble is brewing, Amateur Radio operators are often the first to provide rescuers with critical information and communications. On the weekend of June 28-29, the public will have a chance to meet and talk with Santa Barbara's hams and see for themselves what the Amateur Radio Service is about, as operators across the United States and Canada will be holding public demonstrations of emergency communications abilities. This annual event, called "Field Day" is the climax of "Amateur Radio Week." Using only emergency power supplies, ham operators will construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and backyards around the country. Their slogan, "when all else fails, Amateur Radio works" is more than just words to the hams as they prove they can send messages in many forms without the use of phone systems, the Internet or any other infrastructure that can be compromised in a crisis. More than 35,000 Amateur Radio operators across the country participated in last year's event. "The fastest way to turn a crisis into a total disaster is to lose communications," said Allen Pitts of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the national association for Amateur Radio and the sponsor of Field Day in the United States. "From the earthquake and tsunami in Japan to tornadoes in Missouri, ham radio provided the most reliable communication networks in the first critical hours of the events. Because ham radios are not dependent on the Internet, cell towers or other infrastructure, they work when nothing else is available. We need nothing between us but air." Amateur Radio is growing in the United States. There are now more than 700,000 Amateur Radio licensees in the United States, and more than 2.5 million around the world. Through the ARRL's Amateur Radio Emergency Services program, ham volunteers provide both emergency communications for thousands of state and local emergency response agencies and non-emergency community services too, all for free. The Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club (SBARC) will be demonstrating Amateur Radio at Camino Real Marketplace, 7410 Hollister Avenue on Saturday, June 28 from 11:00 AM through Sunday, June 29 at 11:00 AM. SBARC invites the public to come and see ham radio's new capabilities and learn how to get their own FCC radio license before the next disaster strikes. For more information visit www.sbarc.org. The public is most cordially invited to come, meet and talk with the hams. They can even help you get on the air! See what modern Amateur Radio can do. ###

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2.2 volt batteries
by Bill Talanian 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

A number of 2.2 volt cells are available with steel rack assembly. Batteries can be arranged in any configuration up to 48 volts. Charger rack is available but unknown condition. Condition of the batteries is unknown with no guarantee of specific Amp Hour capacity. May be able to deliver locally. If there is no request from any source then the batteries will be scrapped.

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K6MEP Bulletin
by Bill Talanian 10 Jun '14

10 Jun '14

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SBARC Six Meter Repeater
by Bill Talanian 29 May '14

29 May '14

QST The SBARC Six Meter Repeater at the Mesa site should be operating a little better after some needed service and rework of the audio response. Thanks to Matt Lechliter, w6kgb for his expertise. 51.820 Rpt Out 51.320 Rpt In PL 82.5

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FW:Important Info
by w8pey＠aol.com 26 May '14

26 May '14

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Island adventures
by Bill Talanian 20 May '14

20 May '14

To: All radio amateurs From: Bill Talanian Subject: Island trip Rev A dates Oooppss. Got a conflict on the Island for the dates I originally put out. We are good for 13-15 June. Probably never a date that fits all so we take what we get. We have a limited number of openings for a weekend of work & play at the UC compound on Santa Cruz Island. Transportation paid. Leave on Friday June 13 and return on Sunday June 15nd. Tasks will be to install mobile radio's in vehicles and one base station. Sleeping quarters are included. However, cost of food is typically shared amongst team members once a menu is agreed upon. This is an ideal time to learn about the centuries old history of Santa Cruz Island and the 30 year history of amateur radio. This will be a split exercise with one team at The Nature Conservancy and the other at UC. Joint team tasks will be performed when required. There are a lot of tools, test equipment, food, water etc. and logistics to be planned and worked upon so we need to know very soon the total number we can take. Each team member is expected to take on planning and support tasks to make it all work. If you have an interest then contact "Ken Owen" <ken(a)cirweb.org> or Bill Talanian, <w1uuq(a)cox.net>.

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MarineTraffic
by Bill Talanian 15 May '14

15 May '14

To make the MarineTraffic service faster and more robust, we will be upgrading the main database servers over the weekend. Our engineers will get to work at 02:00am UTC on Saturday, May 17th and expect the process to take about 10 hours (until noon on Saturday). Apologies for the inconvenience and thank you once again for using our service. the MarineTraffic team

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Island adventures
by Bill Talanian 13 May '14

13 May '14

To: All radio amateurs From: Bill Talanian Subject: Island trip We have a limited number of openings for a weekend of work & play at the UC compound on Santa Cruz Island. Transportation paid. Leave on Friday June 20 and return on Sunday June 22nd. Tasks will be to install mobile radio's in vehicles and one base station. Sleeping quarters are included. However, cost of food is typically shared amongst team members once a menu is agreed upon. This is an ideal time to learn about the centuries old history of Santa Cruz Island and the 30 year history of amateur radio. This will be a split exercise with one team at The Nature Conservancy and the other at UC. Joint team tasks will be performed when required. There are a lot of tools, test equipment, food, water etc. and logistics to be planned and worked upon so we need to know very soon the total number we can take. Each team member is expected to take on planning and support tasks to make it all work. If you have an interest then contact "Ken Owen" <ken(a)cirweb.org> or Bill Talanian, <w1uuq(a)cox.net>.

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Dave Lamb - WA6BRW - SK
by Scott Phillips 11 May '14

11 May '14

[http://ak-cache.legacy.net/legacy/images/Cobrands/newspress/Photos/photo_56…] David E. "Dave" Lamb 84, passed away on May 1, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. Dave was born in Santa Barbara, June 2, 1929 and was an eighth generation Santa Barbara native. He was the younger son of Harry A. Lamb and Barbara Cota Lamb. He attended Santa Barbara High School and University California Santa Barbara up above the SB Mission. His class was the first graduating class from UCSB at its' current location in Goleta. He met the love of his life (Barbara Durning Lamb) at UCSB and they married at the Santa Barbara Mission in 1956. He worked in the insurance business right out of college, Harris and Frank (men's clothing) on State St. and finally purchased the Tree House Restaurant from his brother, Ed Lamb, in the early 1970's. He sold the restaurant in 1986 and retired. During the 1970's he found Amateur "Ham" Radio, obtained his license, and taught classes from his home. For over 40 years, he was involved with ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Services) and was instrumental in running the local chapters. He was deeply involved in emergency services, providing assistance to the fire and police departments, with his car radio. His Ham Radio provided contact between emergency service personnel from the repeaters (located on mountains in several local areas) and would connect when phone service was non-existent. He received many awards and recognition for this vital service. Several years after the death of his wife Barbara in 1997, he returned to the work force, working in the Isla Vista property management office of his daughter. He always said "He had to have a reason to get up in the morning." He thoroughly enjoyed his job, working with the college students. He would tease them about going shopping with their rent money. In turn, they would see him around Isla Vista and run over with their rent checks, to make sure he received his 'shopping money'. He had a knack for making the students laugh, sharing life stories, and his 1956 year book from UCSB. He always said that the students 'kept him young'. He was a wonderful, happy person. He enjoyed life to its' fullest, with travels to Brazil, Paris, Caribbean cruises and many camping/fishing trips to the Sierras. He was independent, driving himself to Ventura just for lunch, walking 1-2 miles downtown Santa Barbara every day prior to his illness, and stopping at various restaurants to chat with friends, have a glass of wine or a meal. He went to movies frequently, often with his older brother, Ed. Working in Isla Vista, he became a huge fan of UCSB Gaucho Men's Basketball and went to every home game. He would cheer and call the players by name, many of whom were tenants of the office. He also read voraciously, preferring the hard cover books to a Kindle or Nook. He will always be associated with the ARES group for his determination, countless hours of volunteer work, and huge fund raising campaigns to provide the repeaters necessary for emergency contact. He is survived by his daughter, Valerie Lamb Sweatt (Ed), granddaughter Julianne Marie Sweatt, brother Ed Lamb, extended family and LOTS of friends. He was deeply loved as "Daddy, Dave and Papa". Join us in a celebration of his life on Monday, May 12th at 11:00AM at the chapel of Welch-Ryce-Haider, 15 East Sola St. in Santa Barbara. Please share your favorite stories about Dave. Gravesite services will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery , in Solvang. In lieu of flowers, remember Dave with donations to the local Cancer Center. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newspress/obituary.aspx?n=david-e-lamb-dav… -- Scott AF6VU

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DRTE 100 Race 2014
by Rick Whitaker 27 Apr '14

27 Apr '14

"It's just around the Bend." Famous words for any packer or runner. Well in this case I am talking about the 2014 DRTE 100 (Dirt Road Trail Endurance) Ultra Race. This is the 4th annual Race. This year it is a 100 mile and 100k Race. http://drte100.com/ The event is coming up again at the end of May. This time it is a weekend only event- starting at 0500 on Saturday, May 31st and ending at 1700 on Sunday, June 1st. They will also be a 10k, 25k and 50k on Saturday. We are not required to be there on Friday, but you can come out and set up or camp out if you wish. The course is different this year as it is using much more off road trails and aid stations. Most of the aid stations can be driven up to except Camuesa Connector, Doulton Tunnel, and El Manatial. This is an event that is made for us HAM operators to shine. There is little to no cell phone access and because of that, the race relies on us so much that they advertise our importance on the front page of their web site. Below is the second paragraph under "ABOUT", which I have highlighted and pasted: The DRTE 100 starts and finishes at <https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=utf-8&gl=us&hq=upper+oso+campsite&hnear=0x8 0e914c76f2d83d5:0xc8d13a64d7ba7648,Santa+Barbara,+CA&daddr=3505+Paradise+Roa d,+Santa+Barbara,+CA+93105&panel=1&f=d&fb=1&geocode=FdNLDwIdCW_c-CkpxB11xmnp gDE2NGunFEE2rA&cid=12409177380229952566/> Upper Oso Campgrounds located in the Lower Santa Ynez Recreation Area. Hosted on a well-marked and simple to navigate out and back route comprised of dirt roads, trails and intermittent sections of paved road, the route is comprised of 9 sections that vary between 3.81 and 8.26 miles in length. The each of the 9 sections is staged with a well provisioned and staffed aid stations replete with HAM communications to support entrants, pacers and staff. For crew and guests there is an easy to use route comprised of 3 paved forest roads that can be utilized to see and cheer your runner at as many 10 locations. The DRTE 100 is hosted entirely within the Santa Barbara Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest. No other event depends on us as much as this one does. Under General Amenities we are the first amenity listed: (I underlined it): GENERAL AMENITIES INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO): . HAM Operators . Crew of 4 - 6 . Electrical generator (limited locations) . Tables . Chairs . Shade Canopies . Ice and ice coolers . Expanded First Aid Kit . Expanded Foot Care Kit . Sleeping cots and blankets . Porta Pottie (limited locations) This event has always been fun for those operators who have participated. This year I would like to be able to say we can cover all aid stations without overtaxing any one individual. We will be using the Rover and its repeater at the top of East Camino Cielo as we did last year. That had good reach from the far end of the course to the start. I need anyone who has time available Saturday and/or Sunday so we can start to set up schedules. Please get back to me if you can participate for any or all of this fun event. You can name your hours. Let me know if you have a preference in locations as well. Here is a list of the aid stations: 73's Rick Whitaker Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club. KG6VLB rickwhtr(a)cox.net Cell: (805) 451-3436 please leave a message- I have no reception at work.

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