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Norm Salzman - KA6UHP
by Al Soenke 13 Jul '13

13 Jul '13

Fellow HAMs and SBARC members It is with sadness that I pass along the news that Norm Salzman, KA6UHP, a long time member of SBARC and active ARES team member passed away at the age of 99 years. Sam Salzman (965-8800) reported his passing to James, AJ4VP in Ventura for our Club Station Manager, Shackmaster Dave (K6HWN) notification. Those of us who worked with Norm will remember him as a great friend and good company to have with us on many ARES exercises. May he rest in Peace, He will be missed! 73, de AL - WA6VNN SBARC 73 de Dave - K6HWN "Shackmaster" 73 de James Adriansen AJ4VP Ventura, CA -- ------------------------------ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This is a transmission from the Santa Barbara Unified School District and may contain privileged and confidential information. It, and any attachments, are intended only for the addressee(s) . If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication and its attachments is strictly prohibited by applicable state and federal law. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message and attachments. Santa Barbara Unified School District - "Every child, every chance, every day"

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Re: [Sbarc-list] Obama Signs Executive Order to Allow Shut Down ofAll US Communications
by Don Milbury 13 Jul '13

13 Jul '13

Not only is the reaction to this [Executive Order] wildly over the top in some corners, but the Executive Order itself is nothing more than a restatement of policy that has been in place in decades and grants no authority to the President or the Cabinet that they don't already have under existing law. The Defense Production Act has been in effect since the Truman Administration, and authorizes the President to direct private business to allocate resources to national defense as needed in a time of national emergency. Since the end of the Cold War, if not before, the Act has been used primarily to use DOD contracting practices to direct investment in new technologies that would be used for defense purposes, however it still requires the Executive Branch to at least plan for the possibility of allocating resources for national defense in the event of a national emergency in much the same way that rationing was implemented during World War II. Now, fortunately, we have not faced a national emergency of that type in the 50-odd years that the DPA has been in effect but that doesn't mean that such an eventuality, brought about by either international crisis or natural disaster, should not be planned for. Despite that it was released as part of the "Friday Document Dumps" that have become all too common in official Washington, that appears to be all that this Executive Order is about. 73, Don, W6YN ---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Darryl Widman" <auditron(a)juno.com> To: <B.Bascom(a)hotmail.com>, <sbarc-list(a)lists.netlojix.com> Cc: Subject: Re: [Sbarc-list] Obama Signs Executive Order to Allow Shut Down ofAll US Communications Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:33:44 -0700 Hello Bob, Thank you for keeping us all on our toes! I was wondering what RT meant. Now we all know. Wikipedia says that RT means Russia Today. Now I feel much better. Darryl, KF6DI ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Bascom" <B.Bascom(a)hotmail.com> To: <sbarc-list(a)lists.netlojix.com> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 8:16 AM Subject: Re: [Sbarc-list] Obama Signs Executive Order to Allow Shut Down of All US Communications Thank you for the news. I'm wondering how the president's order may have changed the laws already previously in effect, and how any new changes may possibly affect radio amateur operators or their stations. The news source that started this hysterical uproar, RT, is the Russian Times. The date on the executive order <http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/07/06/executive-order-assig…> is July 06, 2012. Below are the results of brief research: <http://gcn.com/articles/2010/06/28/n...lins-bill.aspx> "Contrary to what's being widely and incorrectly reported in a number of media outlets, there is no kill switch in the Lieberman-Collins-Carper cybersecurity bill (S 3480) that would give the President of the United States new powers to shut down critical networks. But there is one already on the books in the Telecommunications Act. of 1934. The Lieberman-Collins bill just authorizes standard filtering like that done by Internet service providers every day, but in a nationally-coordinated fashion. The only kill switch appears to be in Section 706 of the Communications Act of 1934 that already gives the President the power in a time of national security emergency to shut down or disrupt network traffic." Here is the wording from Section 706 (c) of the Communications Act of 1934: <http://www.fcc.gov/Reports/1934new.pdf> "Upon proclamation by the President that there exists war or a threat of war, or a state of public peril or disaster or other national emergency, or in order to preserve the neutrality of the United States, the President, if he deems it necessary in the interest of national security or defense, may suspend or amend, for such time as he may see fit, the rules and regulations applicable to any or all stations or devices capable of emitting electromagnetic radiations within the jurisdiction of the United States" It's not like the shutdown of radio communications has no precedent in history. <http://transition.fcc.gov/omd/history/radio/quality.html> In 1917, when the U.S. entered WWI, as a result of powers given to it by the Radio Act of 1912 (a law motivated in part by the Titanic disaster), the federal government shut down all private radio operations in the United States. <http://earlyradiohistory.us/sec013.htm> all amateur and commercial use of radio came to an abrupt halt on April 7, 1917 when, with the entrance of the United States into World War One, most private U.S. radio stations were ordered by the President to either shut down or be taken over by the government, and for the duration of the war it became illegal for private U.S. citizens to even have an operational radio transmitter or receiver -- in fact, it was Treason to Possess Wireless Stations according to one zealous city manager, reported on the front page of the April 23, 1917 San Jose Evening News. <http://ac6v.com/history.htm> June 1940, the US invoked the Telecommunications Convention prohibiting US amateurs from contacting hams elsewhere; at the same time all portable and mobile operation below 56 MHz was banned (except the ARRL Field Day). At the request of the ARRL, the ban was modified to allow the League's Emergency Corps to continue work on the lower frequencies for training and drills. All licensees were required to send a set of fingerprints, a photo, and proof of citizenship to the FCC. December 7, 1941, the US entered the war; hams were immediately ordered to go QRT. After VJ Day in 1945, hams were given authorization to begin operating again on the 2 1/2 meter band, on a shared basis with WERS. WERS was terminated in mid-November. By the 15th of that month, the FCC released bands at 10, 5, and 2 meters for amateur use. The post-war era of amateur radio had commenced. On Thu, 11 Jul 2013 23:07:27 -0700, "Darryl Widman" <auditron(a)juno.com> wrote: > >Subject: Obama Signs Executive Order to Allow Shut Down of All US >Communications > > >Obama Signs Executive Order to Allow Shut Down of All US Communications >Posted on July 11, 2013 by V2A > > >RT has reported that in a secretly unannounced move, President Barack Obama >signed an executive order giving the Department of Homeland Security the >ability to shut down all of the United States' communications systems upon >his request. Barack Obama laid out a statement he titled "Assignment of >National Security Emergency Preparedness Communications Function". No doubt >a very confusing title. The reasoning behind his issuing of this executive >order, is that he feels the government may one day need to access all of >our telephones, computers, cable communications, etc., in the name of >national security. >"The Federal Government must have the ability to communicate at all times >and under all circumstances to carry out its most critical and time >sensitive mission." > >Post Continues on www.examiner.com _______________________________________________ SBARC-list mailing list SBARC-list(a)lists.netlojix.com http://lists.netlojix.com/mailman/listinfo/sbarc-list _______________________________________________ SBARC-list mailing list SBARC-list(a)lists.netlojix.com http://lists.netlojix.com/mailman/listinfo/sbarc-list

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Obama Signs Executive Order to Allow Shut Down of All US Communications
by Darryl Widman 12 Jul '13

12 Jul '13

Subject: Obama Signs Executive Order to Allow Shut Down of All US Communications Obama Signs Executive Order to Allow Shut Down of All US Communications Posted on July 11, 2013 by V2A RT has reported that in a secretly unannounced move, President Barack Obama signed an executive order giving the Department of Homeland Security the ability to shut down all of the United States’ communications systems upon his request. Barack Obama laid out a statement he titled “Assignment of National Security Emergency Preparedness Communications Function”. No doubt a very confusing title. The reasoning behind his issuing of this executive order, is that he feels the government may one day need to access all of our telephones, computers, cable communications, etc., in the name of national security. “The Federal Government must have the ability to communicate at all times and under all circumstances to carry out its most critical and time sensitive mission.” Post Continues on www.examiner.com

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Re: [Sbarc-list] 3 Tables Lost/Strayed/Stolen/Borrowed ??
by Bill Talanian 09 Jul '13

09 Jul '13

Not that I know of where they may be. Bill T At 12:40 PM 7/9/2013, WB6WCW(a)aol.com wrote: >Hey There: > >3 of my swapmeet tables have disappeared. I believe they were in >the SBARC Storage Trailer near the County Dump. Last used at the >Santa Maria Father's Day Swapmeet. > >The 6 foot long tables fold in half in the middle so for traveling >they are only 3 feet long. > >I need them for the Williams, Arizona, swapmeet on the 19th & 20th of July. > >Any information would really be appreciated.....I hate to buy 3 new >ones........ > >Tnx & 73 > >Bill Gross W6FF >(805) 968-4227 >(805) 722-0070 (Cell) >====================================END=================================== > >_______________________________________________ >SBARC-list mailing list >SBARC-list(a)lists.netlojix.com >http://lists.netlojix.com/mailman/listinfo/sbarc-list

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3 Tables Lost/Strayed/Stolen/Borrowed ??
by WB6WCW＠aol.com 09 Jul '13

09 Jul '13

Hey There: 3 of my swapmeet tables have disappeared. I believe they were in the SBARC Storage Trailer near the County Dump. Last used at the Santa Maria Father's Day Swapmeet. The 6 foot long tables fold in half in the middle so for traveling they are only 3 feet long. I need them for the Williams, Arizona, swapmeet on the 19th & 20th of July. Any information would really be appreciated.....I hate to buy 3 new ones........ Tnx & 73 Bill Gross W6FF (805) 968-4227 (805) 722-0070 (Cell) ====================================END===================================

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Suff for Sale
by Marvin Johnston 07 Jul '13

07 Jul '13

I'm starting to sell off extra electronic parts that I no longer need or want. Prices are lot prices unless otherwise indicated. $ 5.00 - 7 insulated 50 Ohm BNC bulkhead adapters, Pomona 3846, missing -------- nuts/washers, probably NOS $10.00 - 8 Amphenol 31-5431 50 ohm RF Connectors, R/A PCB Jack White, -------- NOS $10.00 - 10 Misc RG-58 Twist on connectors, requires solid center -------- conductor, NOS $10.00 - Tube of 20 machine pin, 20 pin DIP sockets, gold contact, .300 -------- wide, NOS, 5 tubes of 20 sockets each are available $15.00 - Vacuum Capacitor, Jennings W6, 6pf,15kv?, NOS, 2 available $15.00 - Assort of 8 used double Banana jack adapters (BNC male, BNC -------- female, binding posts, shorting) $15.00 - Icom 2AT, works fine but no battery and missing bottom plate. -------- Perfect for foxhunting transmitter There will be more as I continue the clutter reduction :). Give me a call at 805-687-8881. Marvin, KE6HTS

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Have you heard about the possibility of an earthquake in our area this weekend -- the Field Day weekend?
by Darryl Widman 20 Jun '13

20 Jun '13

Dear Fellow Hams, Have you heard about the possibility of an earthquake in our area this weekend -- the Field Day weekend? I have that shaky feeling . . . . This coming weekend will see an increased earthquake risk. From June 21st through 23rd, possibly into the 24th, there will be a lunar perigee as well as the summer solstice and a full moon. I have recently gotten into predicting earthquake risks, and have found that the probability of a seismic event grows exponentially during periods where the Earth's crust is under increased stress. These periods include lunar and solar eclipses, perihelion and perigee events, and full and new moons. This upcoming weekend is particularly at risk from a seismic situation because we have a full moon about 1 hour apart from the lunar perigee. The separation is normally about 8 days, per a telecon I had this past weekend with Jim Berkland who is a former Santa Clara geologist and publishes "SYZYGY." It is from him that I have caught the earthquake bug and it is from him that I learned about the land and ocean tidal forces that can increase the seismic risk, especially in seismically unstable areas such as along the Pacific Ring of Fire. He is known for predicting the 1989 World Series earthquake using his geologic and observational skills. Here is how this affects you. I am thinking that with the increased earthquake risk this upcoming weekend, Field Day will be particularly important. After the Northridge earthquake, the power was out for about a day or so. So if I can convince you of the increased seismic risk, so that we are all personally prepared with extra water and non-perishable food, fresh and charged batteries, working radios and antennas, we will be in a much better situation should this come to pass. I am also thinking that Amateur Radio operators need to be alerted to this risk due to the emergency communications that may need to be provided to the public if something does happen. I am contacting as many Amateur Radio operators as I know as well as past and present SBARC members to warn them. It would be great if you would too. 73 de Ingrid Steele, KB6MQN, Santa Barbara, CA P.S. I have predicted two earthquakes so far within about a half hour of when they each occurred. I used a tidal chart for the Santa Barbara area, saw tides that were higher or lower than normal and guessed that there would be aftershocks to the 05/29/13 earthquake about the same time as those tides. I guessed right! Of course, you could sit by and do nothing about my findings and predictions and, true, perhaps nothing will happen. On the other hand, what do you have to lose should this all come to pass? Perhaps plenty! The Boy Scouts have it right -- Be Prepared.

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Operate K6TZ with SBARC on Field Day, Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23...
by rod＠sbatv.org 16 Jun '13

16 Jun '13

On behalf of Mike Wapner K6QD and the rest of us with SBARC who want to operate Field Day as K6TZ, please contact Mike k6qd(a)cox.net as soon as possible to let him know you will join us. - Rod Fritz, WB9KMO --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- While realizing that there has been no formal preparation or planning, are any or all of you interested in participating in Field Day. No site has been selected yet. If interested, please respond ASAP. I have a few who have already expressed interest. You can directly participate in operating or set-up/tear-down or both or just watch & learn. This will not be an "all out" contest effort. Thanks es 73 de, Mike Wapner, K6QD Contact Mike at k6qd(a)cox.net

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Communications during disasters
by Bill Talanian 02 Jun '13

02 Jun '13

http://www.noozhawk.com/article/andrew_seybold_communications_during_major_…

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Next ARDF near Santa Barbara on June 8
by Marvin Johnston 29 May '13

29 May '13

Lake Los Carneros Park in Goleta, CA will be the site of southern California's next international-style on-foot foxhunt on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Besides some easy fox transmitters just to help you learn and test your equipment, there will be a compact international-rules course, set by Marvin Johnston KE6HTS. The site area is slightly less than 140 acres. It is relatively flat, making it a good site for foxtailers of all skill levels. If you need some one-on-one help to get started at finding transmitters, just ask. Full-color orienteering maps will be available. There is no charge for participation. If you have receivers, scanners, directional antennas, attenuators, or other equipment suitable for on-foot RDF, be sure to bring it. Make sure all batteries are fresh. A limited amount of RDF gear will be available for loan. A ham radio license and knowledge of radio equipment are not required. For those who want to build RDF gear for use with their own two-meter hand-held radios or scanners, Marvin will have kits for measuring-tape yagis and active attenuators. Also available is an assembled and tested assembly that includes the power switch, BNC connector, housing and battery, ready to install as the tape measure beam is built. There will be tools and soldering stations for building. If you're not an electronic technician, don't worry because there will be experts to help you. We want you to succeed! Send e-mail to Marvin (marvin(a)west.net) to pre-register and get more information about equipment. The building session will only take place if there are sufficient advance registrations. If you already have equipment and just want to hunt transmitters, you don't need to pre-register. If it takes place, the building session will start at 9:30 AM. Please be prompt. Beginner transmitters will be on the air at that time. The main 5-fox hunt will start about 10:30 AM. Hunters may start the courses at any time until 1 PM. Courses close at 3 PM. Directions to Lake Los Carneros: From US 101 about 8 miles west of downtown Santa Barbara, take the Los Carneros Road exit, head north about 1/4 mile and turn right into the Stow House parking lot. A map to the site is at www.homingin.com. There should be plenty of free parking. Look for the orange-and-white orienteering flag. The building session and hunt start will probably be in the parking lot. If that is too crowded, we will move to a nearby picnic area. For your GPS navigation system: 300 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta, CA 34.44416N 119.85446W Ham radio talk-in will be on the WB6OBB repeater, 147.000(-) PL 131.8. 73, Joe Moell K0OV www.homingin.com

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