Here is a link to the event we are holding tomorrow for BLUETTI. Going to have drinks and you can get to know Julio who can do mobile radio installations as well. We will be selling these select units, and *we will even pay for the sales tax*. We really want to get as many of our units into the hands of Houstonians that need help with portable power. Please if you know anyone that could use one of these units these are great for emergencies!
https://www.linkedin.com/events/after-stormsalesevent7198786779599011840/comments/ [image: image.png] On Wed, May 22, 2024 at 11:49 AM Brian Shircliffe <bshircli...@gmail.com> wrote: > I got some BLUETTI portable units coming down from my warehouse in Dallas > today. Donating a lot of them to the Salvation Army, and trying to get > them in the hands of anyone that wants to buy a unit at cost. It is mainly > our smaller units 300-2000wh batteries and 200 watt panels. If you know > anyone looking for some portable power units let me know. 832-452-9868 > > -Brian > > On Fri, May 17, 2024 at 1:17 PM K5BOU via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > >> Cathy, great story and thanks to share with us. You story backup what i >> was thinling on my email. You can train all your life long, if there is no >> one to help, whats the point. Im glad someone was able to hrlp on GMRS. >> Aboutbto buy my GMRS lucence too. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> [image: image001.png] >> >> K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont >> >> Houston*|*Texas*|*USA*|* >> >> https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/ >> >> [image: image002.jpg] >> >> On May 17, 2024, at 12:51, Cathy Steinberg via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >> wrote: >> >> Last night a limb fell on some electrical wires behind a house across >> the street from where my daughter lives in West Houston. There were flashes >> and spark like explosions happening over and over. Two houses were in >> jeopardy of catching fire. >> >> My daughter and several neighbors called 911,311, Centerpoint Energy for >> over an hour and could not get anyone to answer. >> >> When my daughter called me to tell me about it, I got on my radio and >> nobody was available to respond. >> >> I then tried a GMRS channel and there were 2 people monitoring the calls. >> I gave them the address and within 15 minutes a constable and fire >> department showed up. A couple of hours later the trees behind these houses >> caught on fire. Since 911 was still not available I got back on the GMRS >> channel and they got the fire department to come back. In my opinion, the >> people monitoring this channel prevented a house fire and I was extremely >> grateful. >> >> I just received my technician license in January and got it for emergency >> reasons. It already has paid off well. >> >> I just wanted to share my experience. >> >> Cathy >> N0JAB >> WSAB 405 >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On May 17, 2024, at 12:49 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >> wrote: >> >> >> I think it's time for Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, Montgomery, and >> Chambers counties to step up and do it again. David, I thank you for >> Brazoria country leadership. All too often we see severe loss of property >> and needless loss of life from severe weather. >> >> 73 ... Scott KD5FBA >> >> >> >> On Fri, May 17, 2024, 12:18 PM David Lira <k5db...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> NWS did a skywarn class in Brazoria county down in Angleton a few weeks >>> ago. It was very informative. They're around but they aren't promoted very >>> well. >>> >>> Regards, >>> David Lira K5DBL >>> >>> >>> On Fri, May 17, 2024, 12:10 Scott Medbury via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> It has been years since I have heard of a NWS Skywarn Class which is >>>> several hours long and VERY informative. I think that most of us could >>>> benefit from a refresher or the initial class. >>>> >>>> 73 and safe at home.. >>>> Scott KD5FBA >>>> >>>> On Fri, May 17, 2024, 11:51 AM K5BOU via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I hope everyone is well. The following email contains my personal >>>>> observations, which unfortunately lean towards a negative aspect. >>>>> >>>>> Yesterday, we encountered the effects of inclement weather. I was >>>>> curious about the response of our dedicated emergency Ham radio Operators, >>>>> who annually invest their time and effort in training for such situations. >>>>> >>>>> I understand during storms, it's crucial to disconnect antennas, >>>>> either before or after the event. I didn't notice any activity on the >>>>> radio >>>>> during this time eighteen before or after. I tuned in to some net in >>>>> Alabama and Florida, where they were actively discussing and preparing for >>>>> the weather; Dallas also seemed to have a few emergency net in place >>>>> yesterday. >>>>> >>>>> A week ago, during a "stir crazy net," someone mentioned that during >>>>> previous hurricane events, there was little to no activity from the Ham >>>>> radio emergency group/team. >>>>> >>>>> Here are some questions to consider: >>>>> >>>>> - Should our approach be reactive or proactive? >>>>> - When is it appropriate for the Ham radio emergency responders to be >>>>> activated? >>>>> - Are all members of the Emergency Ham radio group in Fort Bend or >>>>> Harris County physically capable of assisting when needed? >>>>> - Should we consider collaborating with other Ham radio organizations, >>>>> such as those in Florida, to glean insights from their experiences? >>>>> >>>>> And there could be additional questions to explore. >>>>> >>>>> I don't intend for this to prompt rude or sarcastic responses. Given >>>>> that we are in Houston, and with the upcoming hurricane season predicted >>>>> to >>>>> be quite active and unique, I've shared a lot of relevant data on my >>>>> Weather Facebook page. >>>>> >>>>> Does BVARC have a dedicated emergency response team to assist >>>>> communities in need? >>>>> >>>>> These are just observations, with safety in mind. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ________________________________________________ >>>>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>>>> >>>>> BVARC mailing list >>>>> BVARC@bvarc.org >>>>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>>>> Publicly available archives are available here: >>>>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >>>>> >>>> ________________________________________________ >>>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>>> >>>> BVARC mailing list >>>> BVARC@bvarc.org >>>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>>> Publicly available archives are available here: >>>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >>>> >>> ________________________________________________ >> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >> >> BVARC mailing list >> BVARC@bvarc.org >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> Publicly available archives are available here: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >> >> ________________________________________________ >> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >> >> BVARC mailing list >> BVARC@bvarc.org >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> Publicly available archives are available here: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >> >> ________________________________________________ >> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >> >> BVARC mailing list >> BVARC@bvarc.org >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> Publicly available archives are available here: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >> > > > -- > Brian Shircliffe - *832-452-9868* > -- Brian Shircliffe - *832-452-9868*
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