Re: [BVARC] Zoom meeting

All, Please see below meeting invite: Jay Davidson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: [BVARC] Zoom meeting WFD2925 Time: Jan 12, 2025 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74640553127?pwd=cUASNabBaDztHRCju282EGmcm3NKhG.1 Meeting ID: 7

[BVARC] Winter Rules Page for the QRP Fox Hunt

Howdy All, I was curious if anyone was considering participating in the QRPFoxhunt. I’m now to POTA and QRP and was wondering if there’s some folks interested who’d like to participate with me. https://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm 73, KJ5HMX Jay

Re: [BVARC] Youth Demonstration and POTA

Spencer, I’d be happy to go and bring my POTA gear out. Plus I have some new antennas to try :) 73, Jay KJ5HMX On Mar 20, 2025, at 8:50 AM, Spencer KC7JCV via BVARC wrote:  Members of BVARC, I am asking for volunteers to come out to Brazos Bend State Park April 12 from 11am-1pm. This will

Re: [BVARC] QRP

ons have a harder time in pileups next to 100W stations. QRP is fun to me, but it’s not everyone’s cup of tea for a reason. Best of luck. 73, Stephen (W2WF) On Mar 23, 2025, at 11:04 PM, Jay Davidson via BVARC wrote: Daniel, Here's some thoughts regarding a few radio options tha

Re: [BVARC] Test

Received KJ5HMX Jay Davidson Husband/Father Project Manager Engineer/Tinkerer HAM-KJ5HMX 832-488-8590 davidson...@outlook.com Texas-EL29FT From: BVARC On Behalf Of Ronnie via BVARC Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 3:22 PM To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'

Re: [BVARC] Special weekend message

-.- … -.. — ..- - .. -. …. . .- -.. .-.-.- –… …– -.- .— ….. …. – -..- Sent from my iPhone On Apr 25, 2025, at 10:20 PM, Chris Medlin via BVARC wrote:  I learned CW at 15wpm so I could pass my 13wpm general back in 1998 and then i pretty much forgot it all… i was pleasantly surprised that i co

Re: [BVARC] Radio recommendation??

I think some kenwood HTs are still made in the states. TH-D75A | Amateur Radio | Communications | KENWOOD USA kenwood.com [apple-touch-icon.png]

Re: [BVARC] Choices, choices

EFHWs are noisier than for example dipoles. EFHWs noise primarily stems from their unbalanced nature and the potential for the feedline to act as an extension of the antenna. Local noise sources—such as switching power supplies, LED lights, inverters, transformers or electrical appliances—couple

Re: [BVARC] Choices, choices

Outside of the audio quality the ftdx10 also has LAN10 ability for remote control. I’ve been working on getting my 7300 via PC remote in to operate in network with HRD. Because why not? :) 73, KJ5HMX J Sent from my iPhone On Mar 6, 2025, at 5:27 PM, Jimmy Vance via BVARC wrote:  Having h

Re: [BVARC] Simple Reflector Solution...

Powerful Email Groups & Collaboration Platform groups.io [apple-icon-180x180.png] Is a good suggestion and solution. Jay KJ5HMX Sent from my iPhone On Mar 11, 2025, at 3:18 PM, N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer via BVARC w

Re: [BVARC] QRP

Daniel, Here's some thoughts regarding a few radio options that might suit your friend's interest on QRP (low-power) operation. G90: This is a fantastic choice if versatility is key. The G90 has an excellent built-in tuner that can handle just about any antenna you throw at it, making it great

Re: [BVARC] Ham Radio Rentals

Prices are a bit steep…. A Kenwood TH-D74A at $81.06 per month would cost $ 972.72 in a year whilst a new unit is $623ish new. You’d be better off financing one and then selling after a year a slight loss on eBay. Interesting business model but I don’t know if that’ll work. Sent from my iPhon

[BVARC] Fox Hunting and DFing

Found some neat folks discussing fox hunting and DFing on social media and thought I’d share this with y’all. HOMING IN -- Radio Direction Finding, Foxhunting, ARDF homingin.com [X] 73, KJ5HM

[BVARC] SFD KJ5HMX

Richard, Thank you for organizing this year's Field Day and for your presentation at tonight's meeting! I have a few questions about equipment. Will the club provide computers for digital modes, or should I bring my own? I'm happy to do so if needed, just let me know. Additionally, regarding ra

[BVARC] FD25 Social Media

All, Social media post with the tag #ARRLFD Grant an additional 100points! ARRL Letter arrl.org [favicon.ico]

[BVARC] Pl259/SO239 Weather proofing

All, Does anyone have a recommendation for a conductive thread lubricant for coax connectors? Something I can add to threads to prevent seizing and then wrap with weather tape once assembled. Thanks, KJ5HMX Sent from my iPhone Brazos Valley A

Re: [BVARC] Removal from E mail list

Dear Desperate Denizen of Digital Despair, Oh, my goodness, your impassioned plea has landed in my inbox like a rogue meteor crashing through the atmosphere of an otherwise peaceful planet. I must commend you on your literary gusto—your email reads like a Shakespearean soliloquy crossed with a

Re: [BVARC] Thank you to all the 2025 Field Day K3 Loaners

I'd like to echo the previous email and extend a special thanks to Dave McCarty (wish I had your call sign). Dave extended some great advice and time to mentor me, and I truly appreciate it. I'd also like to thank @Richard Bonica and the entire team especially the folks

Re: [BVARC] Automatic Antenna Switcher

kef> From: BVARC on behalf of Jay Davidson via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:14:05 AM To: BVARC Cc: Jay Davidson Subject: [BVARC] Automatic Antenna Switcher Hello, I’m interested in installing a receive only ground loop at my QTH and have the conundrum of antenna switching. I’m transm

[BVARC] Automatic Antenna Switcher

Hello, I’m interested in installing a receive only ground loop at my QTH and have the conundrum of antenna switching. I’m transmitting through a butternut vertical but it’s rather noisy in my area. I know MFJ-1707B used to exist however as I’m sure you’re aware they’re out of business. Is ther

Re: [BVARC] Pl259/SO239 Weather proofing

the reliability and longevity of electrical components. What you need is NOALOX , which will provide a good electrical connection for the coax shield, weather protection, and make removal easier when a change is required. On Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:04:50 AM CDT, Jay Davidson via BVARC

[BVARC] DX Flagpole Antenna

Happy Friday! I was wondering if anyone out there has experience with Grey Lines Stealth Flagpole antennas? 28' DX Flagpole Antenna, Stealth HOA Vertical Antenna No Radials 160-6M https://greylineperformance.com/collections/hoa-flagpole-antenna/products/28-foot-flagpole-antenna My XYL is getti