Re: [BVARC] BVARC Digest, Vol 132, Issue 13

Sounds like a choke, not a balun, huh? Gary, K5AMH On February 14, 2021 10:23:36 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: Allen Perhaps 20 ft of RG-213 would be ideal for a 6-8” D x 6-8 turns as suggested by MFJ. I could use something less, but I am hoping to keep every db I can. Mark Sent fro

Re: [BVARC] Frys

Also EPO, ABR and ACE are still here. Gary On February 24, 2021 12:46:40 PM Jeffrey Carson via BVARC wrote: Micro Center is still there. Very crowded though. On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 09:23:23 AM CST, Christopher Boone via BVARC wrote: NewEgg.com for PC stuff is who I use On Wed

Re: [BVARC] Frys

Of *Gary Sitton via BVARC *Sent:* Wednesday, February 24, 2021 1:14 PM *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB *Cc:* Gary Sitton; Christopher Boone *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Frys Also EPO, ABR and ACE are still here. Gary On February 24, 2021 12:46:40 PM Jeffrey Carson via BVARC wrote: Micro

Re: [BVARC] About the NanoVNA

Ditto, here Mark. I love mine also. 73, Gary K5AMH On March 7, 2021 10:51:57 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: Someone had asked about the NanoVNA model I purchased. I don’t mind sharing the invoice. There is no confidential information here. I got mine from R&L, and it is the larger 4” scree

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

Super great idea! Gary, K5AMH On March 10, 2021 12:22:18 AM Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: OK, what is an FSD? It is a Field Strength Drone. It’s an idea I am sure others have had, and I don’t expect to get around to designing or patenting such a thing. But inventions are often just the merg

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

Add two antennas for polarization measurements also. Gary On March 10, 2021 12:22:18 AM Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: OK, what is an FSD? It is a Field Strength Drone. It’s an idea I am sure others have had, and I don’t expect to get around to designing or patenting such a thing. But inventi

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

/products/mini-hd-camera-drone-pocket-quadcopter-remote-controlled-for-kids?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping¤cy=USD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoamGyYCm7wIVUb7ACh1nAA5OEAQYCyABEgIkAvD_BwE Sent from my iPhone On Mar 10, 2021, at 9:05 AM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote:

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

Excellent idea to have some distance between the antenna and the noisy drone. Gary On March 10, 2021 10:55:34 AM Rick Hiller wrote: Hang the FS pod below the drone by 10 feet or more. By Experimental determination. Get it away from the noise’s near field. RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

The more advanced 3 phase PM motor controllers are virtually noiseless and generate amplitude controlled smooth sine waves and not pulses. Gary On March 10, 2021 12:43:40 PM Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: Excellent idea to have some distance between the antenna and the noisy drone. Gary On

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

Rick:    I really agree especially since I've looked into the drone motor controllers. They typically emit so much onboard and radiated hash that special by-pass precautions are taken with some of the onboard sensors, e.g. accelerometers for orientation sensing.  I disagree that modelling softw

Re: [BVARC] Recap Friday night 's NARS meeting, 40 meter vertical, No radials

Great presentation, but...notice that a 1/2 wavelength is required if by 1/4 wave radials or a loaded 1/4 wave extention. So, choose your poison 'cuz a 1/2 wave dipole is needed one way or the other. This approach does offer an attractive alternative however. Nice also to see the feed point imp

Re: [BVARC] A Thank You to John Stratton, ARRL West Gulf Division Director

But where are th Dilithium crystals? On April 6, 2021 10:53:14 AM Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: Here you go Mark. https://patents.google.com/patent/US20070110208A1/en Let me know when you finish building it. Mike N5VCX On Monday, April 5, 2021, 09:40:10 PM CDT, Mark Brantana via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Greetings and a question for you

The Heights is in Houston and has a 75' tower height limit. The average new home sells for around $500k and up. There are still available 7200 sq. ft. empty lots or tear-downs for $300k to build on. There is ready access to I-10, 290 , I-45, I-59 and loop 610. Gary K5AMH On April 7, 2021 6:58

Re: [BVARC] Comet CHA-250B mistake

Bill:    Vertical antennas at low heights are  usually noisy, and have a low (average) angle of of radiation. The latter is great for DX not not so much for shorter skips. Better conditions will help all antenna issues to some extent.  End feds operating at a full wave length have terrible radiat

Re: [BVARC] Feedback request -- How was the Baytown EARS Swap meet?

Damn, I should have gone! Gary On April 24, 2021 4:53:59 PM Monty Weeks via BVARC wrote: Hi all, I had a great time and picked up a new Mirage amplifier for less than half price, that is installed and I made a 46 mile contact on Simplex with it. It was a blast. Monty KI5JML On Sat, Apr 24,

Re: [BVARC] Flex 6400 for Sale

That's a good asking price. 73, Gary On April 25, 2021 8:51:51 AM JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: Raising cash. Must sell Flex Radio 6400 with Automatic Tuner & Flex Control, all in near-new condition (no smoking household), purchased in August 2020. In original boxes. This package sells new fo

Re: [BVARC] Attention all BVARCers -- Texas City Ham Fest -- July 10th

Let's hope so! Gary K5AMH On April 27, 2021 7:46:25 AM PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC wrote: I'm willing to be that the turn out will be at record levels this year because of pent up energy. Just my guess... Phil W2OZB On 04/26/2021 10:13 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: One of the best li

Re: [BVARC] 2m Opening.

Did you mean FM and not SSB?? Gary K5AMH On April 27, 2021 9:45:58 AM Jeffrey Carson via BVARC wrote: Lots of digital and SSB on 2m right now. Give 146.52 a try if you can. Just got Illinois twice and Georgia from my loops at 25 feet. KF5ONT Check propagation here. http://aprs.mennolink.org

Re: [BVARC] Flex 6400 for Sale

JP, Point out that the radio is still under warranty which may be extended for reasonable fee by Flex. Gary On April 28, 2021 3:35:57 PM JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: One more offer on BVARC and then I move to sell the package on the national ham sites. Let me know if you’re interested. JP

Re: [BVARC] Flex 6400 for Sale

ty by transfer the warranty of a used radio vs buying new to get the full 2 year warranty. On Wed, Apr 28, 2021 at 3:46 PM Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: JP, Point out that the radio is still under warranty which may be extended for reasonable fee by Flex. Gary On April 28, 2021 3:35:57 PM JP Pritchar

Re: [BVARC] PL259 to SMA male connector

Mike, EPO has a lot of SMA connectors and some surplus SMA cables, but you may have to goto BNC as an intermediate connector. 73, Gary On 5/13/2021 12:25 PM, Mike Lambert via BVARC wrote: I thought I would try this before going to mail order to find just one connector. I need a PL259 to SMA ma

Re: [BVARC] roof antenna lightning strikes

All:    Read this, it's very informative. It turns out the lightning strikes aren't always to the highest conducting object, e.g. light poles or even metal towers.  It's all about a positive (opposite) induced charge build up on the ground.  Lightning arresters don't necessarily cause a strike on

[BVARC] Like New MFJ-993B 100/300 Auto-tuner For Sale!

Hi: Any one need a like new MFJ-993B 160-10 MHz 100/300 w. auto-tuner?  This one goes to the first local person with $200. These things are now over $300 new and on back order.  It does require an external 12 VDC 1A source. 73, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net ___

[BVARC] Correction/addendum to previous notice.

Hi: Any one need a like new MFJ-993B 160-10 M (not MHz) 100/300 w. auto-tuner?  This one goes to the first local person with $200. These things are now over $300 (link below) new and on back order.  It does require an external 12 VDC 1A source. 73, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net

Re: [BVARC] Kenwood TS-590sg for Sale

JP, does it has TCXO clock? Gary On August 6, 2021 3:25:38 PM JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: Greetings, I am selling my Kenwood TS-590sg. Kenwood refers to this radio as its "Pride and Joy." It provides great SSB noise mitigation, includes its own sound card for digital modes, and prov

Re: [BVARC] A/C RFI noise

Where did you put the choke and what size was it ? Gary K5AMH On August 9, 2021 11:53:06 AM K5BOU-Philippe via BVARC wrote: Hi, Anyone can recommended a tech who know working on A/C and RFI noise . Currently I get bad noise trough my end-fed antenna when my A/C turn on. We try ferrite choke

Re: [BVARC] Power Supply

I use an MFJ 45A supply but replaced one of the fans with a quieter model. Gary K5AMH On August 11, 2021 1:39:46 AM Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: I have been very happy with my MegaWatt 40 amp. Some small fan noise, though. I bet you will run into supply issues whatever you buy, so you might

Re: [BVARC] New HAM needs assistance tuning a Butternut HV9V Antenna

I personally like the RigExpert SWR/Impedance meters. I have an AA-55 which covers 6 meters, but they are a bit pricey now at $260. Something like this is essential for any antenna work. 73, Gary K5AMH On August 24, 2021 11:50:31 AM Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: If you don't currently have a wa

Re: [BVARC] New HAM needs assistance tuning a Butternut HV9V Antenna

I forgot to mention that I also have a NanoVNA-F but it's not very convenient for outdoor use. I always use it with a PC using SaveVNA rather than struggle with its difficult interface. Gary K5AMH On August 24, 2021 1:17:44 PM Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: I personally like the RigExper

Re: [BVARC] Looking for a used computer monitor

Wow, I never heard of this JP. BTW, I'll not be on the net this morning. Still putting my vertical back together after major modifications. 73, Gary On September 6, 2021 4:48:13 AM JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: Check out the Goodwill computer store just north of 59 on Gessner. Always good d

Re: [BVARC] End fed half Wave Long Wire 80-10 800W - for sale _ special deal

Terry: I finally gave up on using EFHW antennas. They're fine for field day, etc. and for a simple multiband antenna, but the radiation patterns on the harmonic bands are lousy. So what type of antenna are you going to try next? 73, Gary K5AMH On December 8, 2021 7:02:01 PM terry leatherl

Re: [BVARC] AC watts to power HF transmit and receive

All: Figure a minimum of twice the average output power + 50 watts overhead. My Anan 7000 SDR needs a computer and monitor which easily adds another 100 watts. So my rig tops out at 450 watts with 100 watts out. 73, Gary K5AMH On December 12, 2021 1:13:09 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC wrote:

Re: [BVARC] Radio Wanted

JP, these rigs are ~$600 new so what you expect to pay? Gary On 12/13/2021 10:40 AM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: Yaesu FT-891 -- Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net SDR/DSP Consultant, "Have FFTs, Will Travel." Brazos Valley Amateur Rad

Re: [BVARC] atsc-30-explained

Are these the lower resolution subchannels the digital TV stations provide? Gary K5AMH On December 14, 2021 9:57:10 PM john Parmalee via BVARC wrote: https://www.tomsguide.com/reference/atsc-30-explained Right now Brad says: In order to put ATSC 3/Nextgen on the air here, channels 20 and 39

Re: [BVARC] RFI

I have enough ferrite beads in my shack to sink a boat! The problem you have is primarily radiated RF. The final nail in the coffin here was very heavy chokes on the main AC sources in the shack. Every wire more that 4' to 6' long makes a great antenna as close as your radiators are. Gary , K5A

Re: [BVARC] Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Happy New Year to everyone!

Ho, Ho, Ho,  see you Thursday! Merry Xmas, 73 Gary K5AMH On 12/26/2021 1:53 AM, Allen Brier via BVARC wrote: Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, TX 77406 713-705-4801 Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@b

Re: [BVARC] The Great Harvey Wells Caper - Part 1

   OK, I'm stupid but why Harvey Wells?  I actually have an old H.W. Z-Match Balanced Tuner which I restored and plan to use on a big loop whenever I get one up on my small lot. I did get an O.O. notice in the '50s of severe chirp on 20 mtrs using a surplus ARC-5 transmitter.  I just ditched the r

Re: [BVARC] Astron RS-35A FREE (but DOA)

Allen:     Most of those switchers have an MOV and a low-pass filter on the 120 AC input.  This would be an easy fix if that's all it is.  I would come and get it except that Richmond is a bit of a trip.  I would like to visit your site anyway sometime though.  Don't throw it out just yet... 73, G

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ North American QSO Party, CW - January

Terry, how high up is your full wave loop? I guess it's also horizontal. Gary, K5AMH On January 16, 2022 4:31:13 PM terry leatherland via BVARC wrote: Glad to see you are back on the air You probably heard. I took a hidden strike the same time you did. It took out my CAT computer control on

Re: [BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST #104 22-01-16

It's in Stafford, TX at 800' I thought. Gary, K5AMH On January 16, 2022 7:19:59 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC wrote: To those looking for the 146.940 KE5OOG repeater, I do not know where it is, but you are welcome to use the 146.940 KG5EEO repeater! Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rick Hill

[BVARC] FREE Wireless Phone System...

All: FREE Panasonic wireless phone system available for local pickup only in the Heights in Houston.  I no longer use local wired AT&T phone service but have gone completely mobile!  First person gets the bag of 8 phones, 2 base stations and all the chargers.  These are digital 2 GHz encrypte

Re: [BVARC] EzNecis now free, a zoom session

Thanks,I'll be there. Gary, K5AMH On March 19, 2022 2:03:06 PM john Parmalee via BVARC wrote: Antennas have been a special interest of mine over the years. A few years ago, Richard Gillette, W9PE, recently SK, got me started with MMA-ANA as it was an ok free antenna program. EzNec has always

Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

Amen brother! On March 31, 2022 7:05:20 AM Neal Naumann via BVARC wrote: If you attend any area Hamfest with an ARRL forum, John Stratton N5AUS (ARRL board member and civil trial attorney) will tell you that an HOA is no excuse for putting up an antenna. He can feed you ammunition if there i

[BVARC] MFJ-250 "Cantenna" KW Dummy Load, Free if picked up.

Hi:    I have another KW Dummy Load now and no longer need this one.  This basically a 200 watt, 50 Ohm. non- reactive resistor in a  sealed and vented 1 gal. can filled with mineral oil.  It has an SWR < 1.3:1 to 200MHz and can take full power for short periods (< 30 Sec.) for tuning or tes

Re: [BVARC] Tailgate -- What are you bringing?

I remember the work-horse Germanium 2N404 NPN transistors in the '60s. Yikes, haven't seen one lately! 73, Gary K5AMH On April 14, 2022 8:08:58 AM John Mechura via BVARC wrote: Greetings, What are you bringing to the BVARC Tailgate? Post it here. Also what might you be looking for? I am l

[BVARC] Slightly used GE washer & elec. dryer for sale.

Purchased these two units recently but they're medium capacity, commercial grade. I need at least high capacity, so I must replace these units. Purchase price was about $2,000 but will accept any reasonable offer at this point. Must pickup in 77008 Heights area near loop 610. Thanks, Gary K5AM

Re: [BVARC] Slightly used GE washer & elec. dryer for sale.

Yes , I'll send model numbers soon but am busy now. Gary On June 8, 2022 9:25:46 AM Dwayne Jones via BVARC wrote: Gary, Can you post photos and maybe model numbers? Dwayne KB5YTA On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 8:31 AM Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: Purchased these two units recently but th

Re: [BVARC] Roller Inductor Question

Yes, the wider spacing at one end is to reduce the parasitic inter winding capacitance at higher frequencies (> 10 MHz). This winding to winding capacitance effects the self resonance of the inductor making it less ideal at these higher frequencies. Gary K5AMH On 6/25/2022 11:14 AM, Michael Gia

Re: [BVARC] Roller Inductor Question

Yes, that's also another reason for the increased spacing. Gary K5AMH On 6/29/2022 9:00 AM, Joseph Benoit via BVARC wrote: In addition to otherwise stated by K5AMH, as the frequency gets much higher incrementally smaller inductance value is required (wider spacing, turns-per-inch on a given coi

[BVARC] Dozens of DVDs FREE for pickup...

Total mixed bag of last 10 years of collecting DVDs:  Rom-Com, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Drama, Action, etc. All FREE for pickup at my QTH in Heights. Must take entire batch! 73, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net SDR/DSP Consultant, "Have FFTs, Will Travel."___

Re: [BVARC] Dozens of DVDs FREE for pickup...

Ok, but they go in trash on the 5th!! Gary On June 29, 2022 12:49:19 PM orin snook via BVARC wrote: Gary, Pick up the 4th? 73, KB5F Orin Snook 281-745-0539 From: BVARC on behalf of Gary Sitton via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 12:29 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc

Re: [BVARC] Dozens of DVDs FREE for pickup...

CLUB Cc: orin snook Subject: Re: [BVARC] Dozens of DVDs FREE for pickup... Gary, Pick up the 4th? 73, KB5F Orin Snook 281-745-0539 From: BVARC on behalf of Gary Sitton via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 12:29 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Gary Sitton Subject: [BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Seeking Antenna Design Info

Capacitor-less traps made of RG-8X are neat also. There's a computer program for these weird guys on the internet. The real problem here is for a given coil/trap inductance at some frequency, how much does it shorten the remaining antenna? Also, what trade off between inductance and capacitance

Re: [BVARC] Elecraft P3 BLACK SCREEN but not DEAD

Get a schematic and a digital jolt meter to check the regulator outputs. I have my 13 VDC supply system protected with large 16 V MOVs and reverse biased silicon 10 A diodes. Fuses are way too slow to protect the equipment! 73, Gary K5AMH On August 21, 2022 8:10:23 AM Glenn Anderson via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Very long exchange

Glad to hear someone even knows what a bug is! Gary On September 28, 2022 8:50:37 PM "Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via BVARC" wrote: I might have my antenna up by then, and I've been practicing with a bug. On 9/27/2022 7:39 PM, Mark via BVARC wrote: This weekend SKCC will have an event that

[BVARC] Used Dell PC Free..

Anyone who needs an IBM PC, this one needs only a keyboard, mouse and monitor. It has W-10 installed in it on an SSD. It's free for pickup at my QTH in the Heights. Gary Sitton, K5AMH (713)-305-6765 Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing

Re: [BVARC] Used Dell PC Free..

Sorry, it's been given away. Gary K5AMH On October 11, 2022 6:16:19 AM Cal Birdsall via BVARC wrote: Hi Gary - If no one has spoken for it I could use a spare. Thanks Cal Birdsall N5BR Sent from my iPhone 713-419-1977 On Oct 10, 2022, at 11:42 AM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: ? A

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: What's wrong with this picture?

Yikes & OMG!! On 10/13/2022 11:21 AM, Michael Ewer via BVARC wrote: She’s going to have hot fingers! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 13, 2022, at 11:18 AM, john Parmalee via BVARC wrote:  John Parmalee jparma...@aol.com 281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ --

[BVARC] Eddie: Digital copy OK here...

Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net 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@

Re: [BVARC] BLT-109 N5EKO/B

Hope they don't shoot it down! On March 10, 2023 8:38:51 PM Walter Holmes via BVARC wrote: Here’s an update on one of the balloons we launched last Saturday from the HamFest. It just woke up for the day a few minutes ago over China. You can click on the following link if you want to track i

[BVARC] Rifle Stuff Available.

To any interested party:    I am no longer needing the following rifle accessories: 1) *Tipton* "Best Gun Vise" rifle cleaning and servicing vise. 2) *Caldwell* "Lead Sled" ballistic rifle scope zeroing setup. 3) Miscellaneous *Magpul *rifle stock and grip parts, and a 4) *Bushnell* "Red Dot"

Re: [BVARC] Rifle Stuff Available.

Almost any offer if cash & pickup in the Heights. Gary On 4/30/2023 12:32 PM, Rick Wannall via BVARC wrote: I could certainly make use of some of that. If you still have them, what would you want for them? Rick Wannall KG5ITH *From:* BVARC *On Behalf Of *Gary Sitton via BVARC *

[BVARC] Fwd: Rifle Stuff Available.

AN OFFER PENDING... K5AMH To any interested party:    I am no longer needing the following rifle accessories: 1) *Tipton* "Best Gun Vise" rifle cleaning and servicing vise. 2) *Caldwell* "Lead Sled" ballistic rifle scope zeroing setup. 3) Miscellaneous *Magpul *rifle stock and grip parts,

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Rifle Stuff Available.

Items all sold! K5AMH On April 30, 2023 1:22:02 PM Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: AN OFFER PENDING... K5AMH To any interested party: I am no longer needing the following rifle accessories: 1) Tipton "Best Gun Vise" rifle cleaning and servicing vise. 2) Caldwell "Lead Sled&q

Re: [BVARC] Nizar A. Mullani, BS, Receives SNMMI 2023 Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award - SNMMI

All:         I remember Nizar back when I worked with him at the Positron Corp. in the late 80's.  He was with MD Anderson and coordinated our work on PET cameras with the Doctors there and facilitated the use of UT's small Cyclotron to produce the positron emitting isotopes like florine-18.  Sin

Re: [BVARC] AI

Let's challenge AI, prove that Dec 25 = Oct 31, or Christmas = Halloween. The proof is clear since Decimal 25 = Octal 31, QED! Gary K5AMH On August 5, 2023 12:03:13 AM Scott Little via BVARC wrote: On Sat, Jul 29, 2023 at 06:32:38PM -0500, K5BOU via BVARC wrote: I just ask AI app to write

[BVARC] Digital Scope and .357 S&W Magnum For Sale!

Hello: Very Good Cond. Hantek DSO05202P 200 MHz digital sampling scope + goodies $350 OBO. Excellent Cond. S&W .357 Magnum (Stainless steel, 7 shot, 6" barrel) $600 OBO. 73, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net (713) 305-6765 Brazos Valley

Re: [BVARC] Digital Scope and .357 S&W Magnum For Sale!

Digital Scope sold! Thanks. S&W model 686-6 still available. On August 29, 2023 11:48:01 AM Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: Hello: Very Good Cond. Hantek DSO05202P 200 MHz digital sampling scope + goodies $350 OBO. Excellent Cond. S&W .357 Magnum (Stainless steel, 7 shot, 6"

Re: [BVARC] Can someone please identify this CW? Thank you.

Marvin: Sounds like "EAUP857" at about 25 wpm, what ever that means 73, Gary On 10/14/2023 8:03 AM, Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via BVARC wrote: Sent from my iPhone Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http:/

[BVARC] simple 1/2 wave and 5/8 wave coaxial verticals

    Regarding recent conversations on 5/8 wave vertical antennas: https://vk2zoi.com/flower-pots/     Open this website with a browser and open one of the articles on "Double 5/8 Flower Pot" verticals.   This 5/8 wave vertical dipole may be constructed using some RG-59 coax and a bit of solder

Re: [BVARC] Solar effect

Mike, you're right. It's protons or hydrogen ions in the large mass ejections. There are some photons both ionizing (x-rays and gamma rays) and visible, but mostly hydrogen ions. Gary K5AMH On 1/5/2024 11:15 AM, Mike Knerr via BVARC wrote: I understood that a coronal mass ejection released prot

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Fwd: 80 Meter inverted V dipoile

Rick: I understand this approach was applied by G3TXO to the original Hex Beam design which resulted in the popular Broadband design. It just goes to prove: "The Best is the enemy of the Good." 73s, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net On 5/9/2017 20:41, Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC wro

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] KH4 & KH7 are back!

Guys, I confirmed Midway Is. when it was KM6 in 1954. Gary, K5AMH On 5/11/2017 16:48, K5IZO via BVARC wrote: WOW, they effectively admitted they F&(#ed up. Now will they do the same for the Parity Act? Fat chance! Sent from my iPhone On May 11, 2017, at 12:41 PM, Paul Frantz wrote: http:

[BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

I want spend $200 or less on 50w. 2 Mtr. station + simple antenna. Good used rig will do. I already have a 13.8 vdc supply. Need recommendations or offers. Gary, K5AMH Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com ___ BVARC mailing list

Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

at 8:01 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: I want spend $200 or less on 50w. 2 Mtr. station + simple antenna. Good used rig will do. I already have a 13.8 vdc supply. Need recommendations or offers. Gary, K5AMH Sent

Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

75 watt Yaesu FT 2900r from Giga Parts for 159.00. Still enough for antenna. Very solid radio and brand new. No sales tax from Giga Parts but will have shipping cost. Mike KG5BMS On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 1:46 PM Gary Sitton via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

. *From:* BVARC on behalf of Gary Sitton via BVARC *Sent:* Thursday, June 1, 2017 11:20 AM *To:* Gus Bernard via BVARC *Cc:* Gary Sitton *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice. Gus: I checked it out and it's only about $50 cheaper than a TM-V71A from HRO when free shi

Re: [BVARC] K5AMH maybe no longer needs 2 Mtr. base station advice.

//www.linkedin.com/in/jon-livingston> ------------ *From: *"Gary Sitton via BVARC" *To: *"BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB" *Cc: *"Gary Sitton" *Sent: *Thursday, June 1, 2017 10:13:43 AM *Subject: *Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advic

Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

uot; my ICOM 718 does a fine job at less than one-fourth the price). Maybe, someday, I'll feel like splurging on that Elecraft K3. 73, Gus KG5OFB On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: Gus: I checked it out and it's only about $50 cheaper than a TM-V71A

Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

Gus, no problem! It was hardly a rant. Tnx, Gary On 6/2/2017 08:49, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote: Gary, of course - sorry to confuse - my rant meant to celebrate the fact you considered the radio instead of dismissing it out of hand! Gus, KG5OFB On Jun 2, 2017 8:17 AM, "Gary Sitton via

Re: [BVARC] For K5AMH Re: Need 2 Mtr. Radio basic setup

n situation (Elecraft makes a fine radio, but as much as I'd like to buy "made in the US," my ICOM 718 does a fine job at less than one-fourth the price). Maybe, someday, I'll feel like splurging on that Elecraft K3. 73, Gus KG5OFB On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Gary Si

Re: [BVARC] Net Control Needed

Rick, where can I find a 2 Mtr. net schedule for this area? Gary, K5AMH Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On June 26, 2017 9:04:34 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: Looking for an NCS for the Monday night 2 meter net. July 10th for sure, but also the 2nd Monday of every

Re: [BVARC] Nikola Tesla - Fact #12

Tesla's dexterous mother could tie one of her eyelashes in a knot by hand. Gary, K5AMH On 7/27/2017 23:35, R.S.Hradilek via BVARC wrote: As with possibly half of the top creative minds that have ever existed, he had Aspergers Syndrome (the high functioning end of the autistic spectrum). The lin

Re: [BVARC] Coax cable question

Gayle: The loss of RG213 cable is only about 1 dB (10%) per 100 ft. at 30 MHz. LMR400 would only be about 1/2 that loss, so I really go with the 213 and wouldn't worry too much about it. 73s, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net On 8/9/2017 11:55, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote: For use in

Re: [BVARC] Cable question

Gayle: As long as it's Flexible, and it appears to be, it's OK. I got as mess'o Wilson 400 which is not flexible but can be used for long, permanent runs. You'll need the Flexible 400UF for rotating and crank up beams. 73s, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net On 8/14/2017 13:22, Gayl

Re: [BVARC] Flooded

We came within inches of having water in our back apt. So sorry to hear of your calamity. We moved to the Heights from Meyerland 10 years ago where it flooded twice from Braes Bayou overflowing. Gary, K5AMH Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On August 27, 2017 11:25:14 P

Re: [BVARC] FW: EMERGENCY: X-Class Solar Flare with CME

OK guys, a few facts here:    1) EM radiation (visible light, IR, UV, X/Gamma rays) from     the Sun travel at the speed of light at c = 186,000 miles/sec.,    2) CME are plasma masses which move much slower     at most 1000 miles/sec. which is slower than c, and    3) 48 hours would correspond t

Re: [BVARC] HF amplifier debate

Gayle: I assume you mean 200-300 watts which is not a significant upgrade from 100 watts.  Also consider linears with 120 VAC requirements not 240 VAC like some of the big PAs.  A used AL-80B for ~$1,000 is a good choice.  Keep away for Heath Kit SB-200 and 220 PAs as they would need some re

Re: [BVARC] For sale

Barrel length? Is it .223 or .243? Gary Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On December 3, 2017 11:06:33 AM Travis Burgess via BVARC wrote: Remington 700BDL Heavy Barrel in .223. Fajen custom laminated, ventilated stock. Glass bedded receiver and free floated barrel.

Re: [BVARC] HELP! Computer video is hosed again!

Ditto! Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On December 10, 2017 9:24:40 AM SETX Telecom via BVARC wrote: Howard, IT pros know 10 is better than 7...boot time is faster, etc..but the issue he is having isn't a 10 issue..it would have happened in 7 had it stayed the OS MS

Re: [BVARC] Need help with WSJT setup (K3/microKeyer II)

Allen:     Do you have a voltmeter to see if there's any audio and/or keying signal going to the K3?? 73, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net On 12/17/2017 11:03 AM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC wrote: I had had no luck with my WSJT setup here using either WSJT or JTDX software (or FLDigi

[BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

    I accidentally touched the PF1 key when I turned my 2 Mtr. FM rig on today (TV-71A) .  This selected the WX channels (162.xxx MHz) and I can't get it to change back to the 144 MHz band.  The [F], [BAND SEL] sequence does not seem to work??  My rig is useless for now and all I can get is

Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

ilto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Gary Sitton via BVARC Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:17 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > Cc: Gary Sitton mailto:gasit...@comcast.net> > Subject: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

xamples of using the radio's various buttons.  I had a TS-590S and loved the radio, but the manual was obtuse, sometimes wrong and generally a real pain. -73, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net On 1/18/2018 4:58 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: I'll try the MR idea. Tnx, Gary Sent wit

Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

MR does the trick. G. Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On January 19, 2018 5:39:27 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: Try mpu reset. Or. Master reset. Sent from my i-Thingamajig On Jan 18, 2018, at 2:17 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: I accidentally touched

Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A Suggestion

John:    The MR button returns the normal VHF/UHF bands. This is far for obvious or explicitly revealed in the manual! Gary On 1/19/2018 12:24 PM, John Parmalee via BVARC wrote: When I have gotten my Yaesu rigs stuck like this I have called the factory and it's fixed quickly and no charge. Som

[BVARC] Flex 5000A For Sale

FLEX 5000A + goodies for sale: I have been the original and only owner of the 5000.  I have always been a non-smoker.  Here are some particulars of what I am offering: * Combination Assembly Flex 5000A + ATU S/N: 1708-2169 purchased 5/15/2008 * Optional second receiver for Flex-5000A: RX2 pu

Re: [BVARC] KZ5MM ON 28.485 MHZ

Luckily, I worked KZ5MS (John) in 1970 and have the card. 73, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net FRS DSP Consultant On 3/25/2018 10:07 PM, K5HM via BVARC wrote: KZ5MM does not give DXCC Credit for the Canal Zone since 1979. The Canal Zone disappeared from the DXCC list in 1979 when the P

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: CWopsT K0NM HP

Nizar, Is that a multi-band and how many elements? On 4/18/2018 11:14 AM, Nizar Mullani via BVARC wrote: Used my new Moxon antenna. Works great. Best CWT score so far. The next step is to improve the operator. NIZAR Begin forwarded message: *From:* webf...@b4h.net

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [tdxs-list] Antennas for sale

How long is the boom? Gary K5AMH On June 7, 2018 8:37:08 AM n5xz via BVARC wrote: Allen N5XZ Original message From: Pat Cameron Date: 6/6/18 11:01 PM (GMT-06:00) To: TDXS List Subject: [tdxs-list] Antennas for sale Tennadyne T12 .. 10/ 12/ 15/ 17/ 20 12 element Log Pe

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