[BVARC] Big List of Ham gear estate sale

Hi folks,Kees, K5BCQ, here is Austin is managing the sale for the estates of K4MMG and W4BQU here in Austin.The List is extensive.  take a look at the almost new IC-7300 for $750   I'll try to paste the list below, not sure how it will look when you see it..Contact K5BCQ, Kees Talen at 512-258-

[BVARC] Hy-Gain Rotor Controller Meter WANTED

I need a replacement METER for my OLD Hy-Gain Rotor Controller, so if anyone has just the old working meter or a dead/alive controller please let me know.Glen JenkinsWB4KTFAustin, TX832-594-4054wb4...@pipeline.com Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club B

[BVARC] QSOTODAYEXPO - Just login-no email or link required

I am replying to N5ZUA'a email and issue. Steve, I've attended two of these events and enjoyed them when they were live and later to watch the ones that I missed. Sorry that you did not realize that all you do is find the website Home (qsotodayhamexpo.com) (https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/)  Then

[BVARC] QSTODAYHAMEXPO - Followup

One more comment to my QSOTODAYHAMEXPO comments: Eric, 4Z1UG, just refunded N5ZUA his $10. I just had to get involved as I too am a friend to Eric and wanted to solve this issue. So, Please do sign up for this on-line ham expo. You should not be disappointed. You'll learn a lot and can continue to

[BVARC] QRP-LABS QSX on sale

Hello QRP Operators and Kit Builders: If you are into QRP Digital, www.qrp-labs.com (http://www.qrp-lab.com/)  released his latest batch of the new QDX digital transceiver for sale today. They are selling fast.There are maybe some 3500 or so to start, now maybe 950 left.  I just purchased two kit

[BVARC] Delrin Plastic

I believe that you are spelling it incorrectly, I probably is DELRIN PLASTIC not Dalron plastic. It is made by DuPont and the specs are online. Regards, Glen Jenkins,P.E WB4KTF Not sent from my Ham Radio Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC m

[BVARC] New Amateur Radio PBS Documentary

Hello Folks, I Just found this new 2022 PBS Documentary on Amateur Radio, it's quite good. Enjoy https://youtu.be/3gc3mewa9gE Glen, WB4KTF Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/

[BVARC] Digital Only Newsletter

Mike and BVARC, You can add me to the DIGITAL Only list so long as the Newsletter is EMAILed to me. Glen, WB4KTF Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly av

[BVARC] QSO Cards

I’ve been a ham for over 55 years now and still collect real QSL cards and also use the ARRL Logbook of The World, these two methods are the most useful for me as I work on WAS, DXCC and other ARRL awards. None of the other methods below count towards these awards. I do receive electronic jpg i

[BVARC] 50Amp DC Power Supply Wanted

Hi, I am looking for a good condition 50A 13.8 to 15VDC Linear Power Supply. Something like the Astron RS-50A or the like, but not a switching power supply. Glen, WB4KTF, Austin, TX wb4...@pipeline.com Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing

[BVARC] Aluminum for small antenna

Hi, I am looking for a bit of aluminum to build a small VHF RFI/EMI finding antenna: One Piece: 1"x1" (or 1.25"x1.25") Square tubing, 36" long Three Pieces: 3/16" Aluminum rod or tubing, 48" long If you know of a store or shop that sells this in Houston, please advise. Glen-WB4KTF __

[BVARC] LoTW Viewer for IOS and Android

I found a very nice and free LoTW Viewer for both iPhones and Android phones written by a ham in Greece. It is only a Viewer that pulls all of your LoTW data from ARRL servers and allow you to view it on your phone or iPad. It displays all of the QSLs that you have uploaded and whether they hav

[BVARC] CM500

Hi I use the CM 500 on my ICOM IC-7610 and it works fine without the extra inline battery module. I Just had to chance the mic setting in the rig to turn on the 3V bias. Regards, Glen Jenkins,P.E. WB4KTF ___ BVARC mailing list Radio,Radio,Radio We are

[BVARC] Tower Drawing

Hi,I am in need of an EXAMPLE Professional Engineer Stamped/Sealed Tower Foundation Drawing that was accepted by a city Permit office.I have a 45 ft telescopic aluminum tower and want to submit a drawing to our Permit Office for the whole installation.  I'll give this to a Civil Engineer as a "Go-B

[BVARC] SGC-230 remote antenna tuner for sale

Hi BVARC MembersI have For Sale: SGC-230 and SGC 54-63 SmartLock.The SG-230 Smartuner is Weatherproof for outdoor /indoor installation. The Smartuner senses RF when you transmit from your transceiver and automatically finds the best SWR match to your antenna. This unit works with ANY radio and most

[BVARC] RASA New Ham Guidebook

The RASA in Australia has prepared a very excellent Guide to Amateur Radio for new HAMS Download Your Free Copy - https://vkradioamateurs.org/welcome-to-ar-guidebook-for-newcomers/-- Glen-WB4KTF Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list B

[BVARC] UK Computer Museum Virtual Walkthrough

HI:A friend sent me this link for a virtual tour of the National Computer Museum in the UK.While you are stuck at home do a virtual walkthrough of a UK Computer Museum,Use your 'mouse" to move yourself through the museum.Quite a good way to loose a few hours.This is the Link:https://my.matterport.c

[BVARC] Direction Finding / Fox Hunt Antenna Electronics semiKit

Hi,in 1999, I built a "Fox Hunting DF Twin 'Tenna" based on W9PE's article in October 1998 QST, pages 41-44 , you can download that article from the ARRL site.Now for fun during Covid-19, I went a bit further with his design and had a new PCB made that fits into a nice Hammond Manufacturing box (15

[BVARC] Zoom Presentation by John, W6NBC on his new Double Inverted Delta Slot Antenna 9/15/20 ay 6pm

Hi,The Cherry Land ARC up in Traverse City, MI, has booked John, W6NBC for this Tuesday evening Sept 15 to present on Zoom his new antenna that will be in QST in the near future.  This follows his original article in the July 2019 issue.  All hams are invited.Zoom Details:Date: Sept 15, 2020CDT: 6:

[BVARC] Zoom Presentation on The Double Inverted Delta Slot Antenna

Hi,The Cherry Land ARC up in Traverse City, MI, has booked John, W6NBC for this Tuesday evening Sept 15 to present on Zoom his new antenna that will be in QST in the near future.  This follows his original article in the July 2019 issue. All hams invited.Zoom Details:Date: Sept 15, 2020CDT: 6:00pm

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Digest, Vol 127, Issue 13

The Centerpoint Energy Contact is Jeff Hoke jeff.h...@centerpointenergy.com Office: (713) 945-6304 Mobile: 713-304-2728 Regards, Glen Jenkins,P.E WB4KTF Not sent from my Ham Radio > On Sep 15, 2020, at 12:00, bvarc-requ...@bvarc.org wrote: > > Send BVARC mailing list submissions to > bvar

[BVARC] Centerpoint Energy

John,His contact information:  Contact Jeff by email FIRST.Jeff Hokejeff.h...@centerpointenergy.comOffice: 713-945-6304Mobile:  713-304-2728It would be good to start if you can point him in the direction where you find the noise coming from as he has to drive and walk around the area for a mile or

[BVARC] Hams near you Map

Enter your call sign, address, grid square or zip code and it will show other hams in your area. https://haminfo.tetranz.com/map 73s, Glen Jenkins,P.E WB4KTF Not sent from my Ham Radio Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bv

Re: [BVARC] [CTDXCC] Yaesu FT857, FT897, FT100

Hi,In addition to Madison's broadcast I HAVE ONE FREE "RIG TALK" available for anyone who wants it.I just need to find it in my closet..Glen-WB4KTF-Original Message- From: Madison Jones Sent: Oct 17, 2020 4:32 PM To: WCARC , CTDXCC , TDXS , BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Subject: Re

[BVARC] Dragon Crew all hams

The four astronauts who launched today to the ISS are all amateur radio operators!Hopkins, Michael KF5LJGGlover, Victor KI5BKCNoguchi, Soichi KD5TVPWalker, Shannon KD5DXB Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://ma

[BVARC] Fwd: [CTDXCC] Thursday evening (11/19) DDCC Zoom™ Presentation by Steve Nichols G0KYA on Propagation Tools for Contesters

Another good amateur radio focused Zoom meeting coming Nov 19, Thursday evening. Hope that the Zoom link at the bottom of this email makes it through. Regards, Glen Jenkins,P.E WB4KTF > > PLEASE invite all radio enthusiasts to join us for this presentation! Pass > the word around. Post it t

[BVARC] QRP-Labs QCX-mini

Hi,I received my QCX-mini for 20meters on Thursday Dec 24 and have yet to start building it.I strongly suggest that anyone starting this kit subscribe to the qrp-labs groups.io site for hourly (almost) updates on the in & outs of building and troubleshooting it.qrpl...@groups.io group at Groups.ioT

[BVARC] Heathkit SB-200 HF Amplifier Repair - Any Recommendations?

An Austin ham KF5CS, Steve, has an old Heathkit SB-220 that needs some repairs, such as the power supply caps and other areas.It has not been powered up for over 15 years.He is looking for someone who is willing to work on it, not for free.  Also add and install the Harbach Electronics kits, too.Do

[BVARC] RG142

I AM LOOKING FOR 36 FEET OF: RG142-Teflon-Jacket-50-Ohm-coaxial cable also may be marked as Belden-83242. Does anyone have this in their junk box? I am going to build few Common-mode RF chokes and need this size coax. Glen-WB4KTF wb4...@pipeline.com

[BVARC] R5 & R7 Mqaintenance

I spoke with someone on 94 a week or so ago that had an R7 Vertical Antenna that was not working well. I found this website with suggestions for R5/R7 Maintenance. It is by John Tait, EI7BA, I built his HF Quad that he designed that is on this same web-site. http://ireland.iol.ie/~bravo/r7_ver

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Digest, Vol 63, Issue 27

Alan An idea: The Yaesu FT817nd, batteries,filters, antennas, and other add-ons... for portable operation" I could present these and how it works as a potable rig. Maybe a few others in the group with one can co-present, such as Travis and Matt??? How does this sound? Regards, Glen Jenkins W

[BVARC] Jet stream 270

I have one and do not really like it. Audio volume is push button adjusted in steps and thus not easy to get it to an acceptable level. Audio reports on the mic are that it is low and not good fidelity. It is cheap and has earned that name. Glen WB4KTF __

[BVARC] Jet stream

Yep I do want to get rid of it. Email if interested. Regards, Glen Jenkins Sent from my iPhone Please excuse typos. ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] Looking for a Satellite LEO package or 2 Meter M2 Eggbeater Antenna

I am starting to get into amateur satellites and am looking for either a: M2 2 meter eggbeater antenna OR a LEO package with 2m and 70cm antenna with rotator OR a Homebrew MOXON 2 meter antenna I’ll be in Houston Feb 8-11 this weekend. I live now in Austin. Regards, Glen Jenkins,P.E WB4KTF Not

[BVARC] Owners of ICOM IC-7300, IC-7610 and IC-9700 - Button Cell Failure

Hi, I have two of the above ICOM rigs and have been reading about the small internal button cell inside that keeps the internal time clock working. It only powers up the clock time that you see on the display screen. But if you use that time and are not connected to the Internet for NTP time, t

[BVARC] Fwd: N0NM - DermLite and PET Scanner and a HAM

Nizar ,I shared the ARRL article about you with my son-in-law, he is a dermatologist here in Austin.  This was his response:That is an amazing story. And yes, we use the DermLight on nearly every patient and it has absolutely enhanced our ability to detect cancer.  Thanks for sharing.Ted Lain, MD,

Re: [BVARC] PL-259 to SO-239 dielectric "grease" Best Coaxial weatherproof connections

. It's also an insulator, but hasn't seemed to cause any connection problems... -j From: BVARC on behalf of Glen Jenkins via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 4:39 PM To: BVARC Cc: Glen Jenkins Subject: [BVARC] PL-259 to SO-239 dielectric "grease" Best Coan=xial weather

[BVARC] PL-259 to SO-239 dielectric "grease" Best Coan=xial weatherproof connections

To answer the question on how to really make a great coaxial connection that is exposed to the weather: This is the stuff (sealant link below) to place inside your coaxial connectors to keep water and moisture out. It truly works and is recommended in DXE procedures. Look at their website for