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2013 Palm Springs Ham Fest cancellation
by Marvin Johnston 18 Jan '13

18 Jan '13

Palm Springs Hamfest 2013 PALM SPRINGS HAMFEST 2013 HAS BEEN CANCELLED, DUE TO LAND USE RESTRICTIONS! Press Release: Palm Springs Hamfest 2013 cancelled!! Riverside County acts to protect Dinacoma Caseyi (Brunnescens?) beetle habitat! WIKI-Casey's June Beetle The members of the Desert R.A.T.S. are sad to announce that Palm Springs Hamfest 2013 had to be cancelled and regret any inconvenience to those who already made travel and accommodation plans. Some of the area in which previous Desert R.A.T.S. Palm Springs Hamfests had been held with great success has been deemed a protective habitat for the beetle and is therefore no longer available as an event site. Please foward this information to anyone you think may have been planning to attend the 2013 event. Palm Springs Hamfest 2014-better, bigger, and beetle friendly. First weekend in March 2014. The Desert R.A.T.S. are pleased to announce that the next event will be held in an extended format with additional activities and added opportunities for overnight stays in the heart of Palm Springs while still maintaining the nostalgic, old-time atmosphere of Hamfests of an almost gone era. For further information you may contact: Past President, Peter Reinzuch, VE7REZ at ve7rez(a)gmail.com

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Jim Cook, W7ZEM (formerly K6ZEM) SK
by Marvin Johnston 17 Jan '13

17 Jan '13

I just found out yesterday that Jim Cook, former SBARC member as K6ZEM, passed away last Saturday. He and his wife moved up to Oregon a few years ago. Jim did a lot of service on Tektronix through his company (I think) Amber Systems before he retired. Marvin, KE6HTS

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Roy Curran, AD6LW, SK
by WB6WCW＠aol.com 17 Jan '13

17 Jan '13

To All: Roy Curran, AD6LW, passed away on Saturday in Buellton, CA. His death was not unexpected since he was, I believe, suffering from emphysema. Bill W6FF

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SBARC Wednesday Nets - Trivia Night!
by Michael＠NO6O.com 16 Jan '13

16 Jan '13

SBARC Wednesday Nets -- TRIVIA NIGHT! ------------------------------------- Beginning at 7:00 pm on the following linked repeaters: 146.79 MHz (La Vigia Hill) 224.08 MHz (La Cumbre Peak) Minus offset, PL 131.8 ---------------------------------- 7:00pm - 7:30pm -- Amateur Radio Newsline (www.ARNewsLine.org) 7:30pm - 8:00pm -- !! TRIVIA NIGHT !! Hosted by Dave Milton, K6HWN 8:00pm - 8:30pm -- Swap Net, hosted by Dave Milton, K6HWN ---------------------------------- Then, at 8:30pm, on 144.210 MHz, is the VHF Single Side Band Roundtable, typically hosted by Ken Owen, N6KTH. This popular roundtable is now in its fourth year. Some People start checking in early between 8:00pm and 8:30pm. For details, visit www.n6kth.com/vhf. ---Michael, NO6O

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SBARC Wednesday Nets
by Michael＠NO6O.com 09 Jan '13

09 Jan '13

SBARC Wednesday Nets -------------------- Beginning at 7:00 pm on the following linked repeaters: 146.79 MHz (La Vigia Hill) 224.08 MHz (La Cumbre Peak) Minus offset, PL 131.8 ---------------------------------- 7:00pm - 7:30pm -- Amateur Radio Newsline (www.ARNewsLine.org) 7:30pm - 8:00pm -- Weekly Club Net 8:00pm - 8:30pm -- Swap Net, hosted by Dave Milton, K6HWN ---------------------------------- Then, at 8:30pm, on 144.210 MHz, is the VHF Single Side Band Roundtable, typically hosted by Ken Owen, N6KTH. This popular roundtable is now in its fourth year. Some People start checking in early between 8:00pm and 8:30pm. For details, visit www.n6kth.com/vhf. ---Michael, NO6O

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The voice of W6AMS
by Bill Talanian 03 Jan '13

03 Jan '13

<http://www.noozhawk.com/> Noozhawk.com Santa Barbara & Goleta Local News [] PRINT THIS PAGE Andrew Seybold: Speak Up for Cell Sites, Smart Meters http://www.noozhawk.com/noozhawk/article/010212_andrew_seybold_cell_sites_a… By Andrew Seybold [] During the past few months, I have received many emails and phone calls from people who are concerned about the lack of cell phone coverage in Montecito since the shared <http://www.att.com/>AT&T and <http://www.verizonwireless.com/>Verizon cell site at <http://www.qad.com>QAD was shut down. Both AT&T and Verizon are trying to replace this key cell site with others that will provide cell phone coverage to the Montecito area, Summerland and Carpinteria. I have also received many questions about smart meters, how they work, the type of wireless connections they provide and any possible dangers they present. So let me start with cell sites. If you want cell phone services, you have to accept cell sites. No sites means no cell phone coverage. Reading the local papers, including <http://www.noozhawk.com>Noozhawk, it is evident that a minority of people who dont understand are making it difficult for the rest of us to have the level of cell phone coverage we want and need. As of this month, 35 percent of all U.S. households no longer have wired phones and rely completely on cell phones; the percentage of homes for those under 25 is much higher. This sector grew up with cell phones and doesnt understand why anyone would want a wired phone in a fixed location rather than a cell phone that is always with them. They assume they will have cell phone coverage wherever they are. Those who show up at hearings for new cell sites and write most of the letters are part of a small minority who are afraid of what they have heard about health hazards or who dont like the way they look. The vast majority of us understand that we need cell sites for cell phone service, and over time we will need more sites to handle the increasing demand for wireless voice, data, video and Internet services. Unless the silent majority starts showing up at these hearings, the few will put pressure on city and county officials, and cell phone companies will continue to have to battle to provide the service we want and demand. If you dont like the service you are getting from your cell phone operator, get involved. If you dont, the few will win the day and we will continue to be deprived of the cell phone services we want. Cell sites are safe. They are only dangerous if you are within 4 feet of one of the antennas and directly in line with its output. The federal government has set standards that require cell companies to provide information about cell site radiation, and prohibit health issues from being used as grounds for counties or cities to reject an application for a cell site. If you have a problem with that, you will have to take it up with your U.S. senator or <http://www.house.gov>U.S. House representative since they oversee the <http://www.fcc.gov/>Federal Communications Commission, which makes the laws cell phone operators, counties and cities must follow. Cell sites are safe, and they are necessary for the cell phone coverage we need. In fact, in the coming years we will need three times the number of sites we currently have to support the demand for wireless services. Bottom line: By letting the few who are opposed be the only ones to show up at the hearings, we are empowering them to hold up wireless progress. Those who want and need wireless coverage need to stand up and be counted as well. Smart Meters I have a smart meter. I also have a lot of very expensive equipment to measure radio frequency (RF) signals. Once the new meter was in, I set about measuring the RF output from the meter. I found two things: The meter sends out radio signals on two different portions of the radio spectrum. One signal is designed to be read by a meter reader driving down the street so he or she does not have to enter my backyard. The second is for our use. I can monitor the usage myself, and in my case, compare it with what my solar panels are generating. I measured both signals, and I measured the RF put out by my Wi-Fi access point. The results are that my Wi-Fi access point puts out five times more RF energy in my home than either of the smart meter radio signals. The one designed to be read by the meter reader on the street was at a level, in my home, less than my microwave oven, and the one designed for my own use was 50 percent lower than what I was exposed to by my home Wi-Fi access point. Some of those opposed to smart meters are concerned about the power company being able to monitor their exact usage at any time. I wont get into that issue, but those who oppose the fee to opt out of the meter need to realize that the power company has determined what it costs to have someone walk into your backyard to read your meter. If you are the only one of the block who opts out of a smart meter, the meter reader still must enter your yard and read your meter manually. If you have a smart meter, it can be read from the street and no one must enter your premises. The difference is what it costs the power company. Conclusions Wireless services are all around us. We use them for our cell phones, tablets and notebook computers. Others use them to provide us with services we need, such as the smart meter. But no matter the use, wireless communications is about making our lives easier and extending communications to the person rather than to the house or office. Soon we will be using our phones instead of our ATM cards to buy groceries, do our banking, and even to adjust the seats and the temperature in our cars. Those who have a heart condition or diabetes will be monitored in real time via wireless. Our children are already growing up in a wireless world. Wireless is about freedom. With that come some issues regarding privacy, costs and other factors, but health is not an issue with which we need to be concerned. Even so, until those who want and demand wireless services everywhere start showing up at hearings for cell sites and smart meters, the few who oppose them and wont listen to logic will continue to have the power to slow down progress. All it takes is an email in support of a permit, attending a smart meter hearing and speaking out, and being as vocal as the few opponents. It is time for the majority of us to be heard. Santa Barbara resident Andrew Seybold heads <http://www.andrewseybold.com>Andrew Seybold Inc., which provides consulting, educational and publishing services. <http://www.andrewseybold.com>Click here for more information. http://www.noozhawk.com/noozhawk/article/010212_andrew_seybold_cell_sites_a…

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Next ARDF January 12 near Santa Barbara
by Marvin Johnston 28 Dec '12

28 Dec '12

Lake Los Carneros Park in Goleta, CA will be the site of southern California's next international-style on-foot foxhunt on Saturday, January 12, 2013. A ham radio license and knowledge of radio equipment are not required. Experts will be on hand to teach the basic techniques of on-foot radio direction-finding (RDF). 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. 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. 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. Besides some easy fox transmitters just to help you learn and test your equipment, there will be a beginner-level international-rules course. 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. Weather: In case of rainy or very wet conditions, the event might be postponed. If you're in doubt, check www.homingin.com before you set out to make sure that the event is a "go." 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. There should be plenty of free parking. Look for the orange-and-white orienteering flag. The building session and hunt start will be in the picnic area, just east of the railroad depot. Ham radio talk-in is on the WB6OBB repeater, 147.000(-) PL 131.8. For your GPS navigation system: 300 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta, CA 34.44416N 119.85446W 73, Joe Moell K0OV

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SBARC Wednesday Nets
by Michael＠NO6O.com 26 Dec '12

26 Dec '12

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SBARC - HAM Technician & General Classes
by K6QD 19 Dec '12

19 Dec '12

After significant delay we are finally ready to begin classes for the Technician & General class licenses. Due to a significant number of Technician class students who have interest in taking the General class, the General class will begin after the completion of the Tech. class. Time & day preferences have been expressed by students, but there was no overwhelming consensus. Resultantly, I have set the class schedule similar to what has been done in the past. The Tech. classes will begin on Thursday, January 3, 2013 and run for ~3 weeks every Tuesday & Thursday evening. To clarify, there will be classes held January 3, 8, 10, 15, 17 & 22. classes will begin @ 6:30PM and finish @ 9:30PM. These hours (and possibly days) are flexible as driven by session content, student availability & instructor availability. We will discuss schedule hardships @ the 1st class meeting on January 3. If you can't attend the 1st class, please contact me. January 24 will be a make-up class if required and formal exams will be given on Saturday morning, January 26 @ 8:30AM @ the S.B. County Health Services Building (San Marcos Rd. off Calle Real). All classes will be held at the Santa Barbara Red Cross (State St. & Alamar) in one of the upstairs classrooms. The General class is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, February 5 and follow a similar schedule to the Tech. classes, every Tuesday & Thursday for 3 weeks, ending on February 21. Tentatively, the scheduled class hours are 6:30-9:30. Classes will include some homework and students are strongly encouraged to read the applicable License Manual sections prior to the associated class. The 1st class, in addition to introductions, etc., will cover chapters 1 & 2. Both classes require that students have a copy of the associated ARRL "HAM Radio License Manual". These are available from the ARRL ( <http://www.arrl.org/> www.ARRL.org) for $30.00. Note: There are 5 Technician class manuals available from the Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club (SBARC) for $25 each. There are no General manuals. Please let me know ASAP if you need a manual as the 5 available manuals will be sold on a first-come basis. I will be placing a bulk order on Thursday, Dec. 20 to replenish the Club's supply of both Tech. & General Manuals. These will be available at the same discounted price of $25 as soon as received. The only other cost is a $15 license fee as established by the FCC. Additional class materials needed: 1. Note paper & pen/pencil 2. Laptops, I-Pads, etc. are fine (but can't be used for the exam) 3. Hand-held calculator w/ sq. & sq. root + log (desirable) If you have any questions, issues or comments, please contact me via phone or e-mail Mike Wapner K6QD(a)cox.net (805) 680-2382

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SBARC Wednesday Nets - Trivia Night!
by Michael＠NO6O.com 19 Dec '12

19 Dec '12

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