Re: [BVARC] Repeater Down?

Just checked myself and it does appear to be unresponsive. *- Kori* On Mon, Feb 15, 2021 at 5:48 PM Donald Brown via BVARC wrote: > Friends, > > I was in a QSO with K5BOI and then the repeater seems to be down. > > It’s not my transceiver, as I can hit other repeaters. > > > > 73s > >

Re: [BVARC] Programming Icom 2730

I purchased this cheap little cable last year. "bestkong USB Programming Cable for Icom IC-207H IC-208H IC-2100H IC-2800 IC-F3001 IC-F3021 IC-F3023 IC-F3011 F3022 OPC-478 OPC-478U" ~$22 on amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LBH5R9N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Works ju

[BVARC] Parks On The Air @ Brazos Bend State Park

All, Anthony (W5LIC) and I (Kori, WX5KR) will be going to Brazos Bend State Park tomorrow (*Sunday June 5th*) doing Parks On The AIr (POTA), I know we've shared this on the air, but I wanted to formally invite anyone who is interested to come by. We've had several inquiries about visiting with us,

Re: [BVARC] EFHW Antenna build

This will be on Field Day at the joint BVARC, KARS, TDXS, and UH Radio Club event. At Duhacsek park, 11am, June 25th. Field Day on air operations will begin at 1pm. - KORI, WX5KR On Sun, Jun 12, 2022, 8:37 AM Keith Dutson via BVARC wrote: > June 25 is Field Day. > > On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 0

Re: [BVARC] Time for field day

The flyer is for the general public. All other times were reiterated in the original flyer email, please refer to it. -KORI, WX5KR On Mon, Jun 13, 2022, 11:35 AM David Georger via BVARC wrote: > Yes I see nothing for Friday > > On Mon, Jun 13, 2022, 9:57 AM Scott Medbury via BVARC > wrote: >

Re: [BVARC] Sunday Zoom meeting

This was sent out on August 8th to the reflector. But for anyone else looking for it, meeting info below. Topic: Hamfest Planning Time: Aug 14, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83847607654?pwd=NVdMdHhORC9ZKzBkUktQYVRFZXI4dz09 Meeting ID: 83

Re: [BVARC] Why are you a member of BVARC -- Questionaire

Hello all, I don't usually like to reply to the reflector, but I figured I would do so for this email (yes Rick I know you asked us to reply directly). The reason I joined BVARC was at least partially by chance. When I started looking into getting my license in late 2020, the BVARC testing session

[BVARC] Parks On The Air @ Brazos Bend State Park 10/16/202

All, Anthony (W5LIC) and I (Kori, WX5KR) will once again be going to Brazos Bend State Park this Sunday (*October 16th*) doing Parks On The AIr (POTA), We've discussed this on the air this week and I want to formally invite anyone who is interested to come by. We've had several inquiries about vis

Re: [BVARC] Need equipment and training advice

Jimmy, Thanks for reaching out. The BVARC reflector is a great resource for asking questions. You have the call sign correct (WX5KR), I'm glad to hear you are interested in getting involved and thank you so much for joining BVARC! Congratulations on your General License as well. So as far as gett

Re: [BVARC] KK5W club call

Eddie, Thanks for the important reminder that we received our club call sign from Dr. Al Zermeno and his family. I'm honored to be chosen to take the trusteeship for the club call sign. I promise we will be putting this to good use. Every event that the club puts together will be an opportunity to

[BVARC] BVARC Parks On The Air @ Brazos Bend 10/23

All, As promised we will once again be going to Brazos Bend State Park this *Sunday* (*October 23rd*) doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). This will be an official BVARC event, and we will be using the club call sign KK5W. If you're interested, we're asking folks to come by between *3pm and 7pm*. *HOWEV

Re: [BVARC] SK Gear For Sale

Rick, Put me down for the Alinco tri-band HT, and the MFJ Analyzer. I'll get it from you at the meeting. Thanks Kori Rahman, WX5KR Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Mon, Nov 7, 2022, 10:33 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: >

Re: [BVARC] Field Day 2022 Results for KK5W

All, I am ECSTATIC to hear these results! I haven't seen anyone else commenting on this yet, so I wanted to chime in and say congratulations to everyone. There were SO MANY people who came out for us this year and made this possible. We had BVARC, TDXS, KARS, and UHARC come together to represent H

[BVARC] BVARC WFD Sign up sheet

*The BVARC Winter Field Day Sign-up Sheet is now LIVE!* *Go to: tinyurl.com/BVARCWFD2023 * See sheet for details on operating times and camping sign-up. A few volunteer positions will be needed throughout the event. Those are: - Meal prep assistant, distribut

[BVARC] Brews with BVARC Tuesday

Hello everyone! This is a reminder that we will be having a social gathering I'm calling "Brews with BVARC" *tomorrow, Tuesday January 10th, at 6:30pm*. This will be our very first meeting, and the location will be changing monthly. This time we will be meeting at *Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 20

Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC Tuesday

>> >> I am going, I dont know anyone and I dont have a hat with a call sign on >> it yet, how will I find yall. >> >> On Mon, Jan 9, 2023 at 8:07 PM Kori Rahman via BVARC >> wrote: >> >> Hello everyone! >> >> This is a reminder that we wi

Re: [BVARC] DXCC100

Well done Philippe! I know you've worked hard on it. Congratulations on this awesome achievement my friend! 73! Kori Rahman, WX5KR *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club* *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee* Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 7:22 PM K5BOU

[BVARC] February Brews with BVARC

Hello everyone! Just a quick reminder about Brews with BVARC taking place in about 22 hours, *Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30pm*. The location is *"No Label Brewing Company" *in Katy. I will have my HT on *146.520 MHz FM Simplex* if you have trouble finding our table. According to the No Label Brewi

[BVARC] Parks On The Air @ San Jacinto Battleground SHS 2/19/23

All, *BVARC POTA THIS SUNDAY!* *San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site* In case you missed it on the website or over the nets: We will be going to San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (address below) on *Sunday* *February 19**th* doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). This is an official BV

[BVARC] Brews with BVARC Update!

All, A little over a week ago we had our second Brews with BVARC event. I have to say I do not regret putting this together, it's been a ton of fun hanging out with the BVARC crew. It's been a great opportunity to sit down and have a long form conversation with our members and friends. In addition

Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC Update!

Just another reminder, we'll be meeting TODAY from 6pm-9pm at CounterCommon for Brews with BVARC. *March Brews with BVARC:* *Where:* CounterCommon Beerworks and Kitchen 5413 Bellaire Blvd Bellaire, TX 77401 *When:* Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 6pm-9pm Hope to see you there! 73 Kori Rahman, WX5KR Br

Re: [BVARC] forum

Eric and all else interested in our Discord, The BVARC Discord is used for a few different things. First let me explain the format. We have several different "Channels" which are essentially chatrooms specialized to different topics. Some of those channels include: "General" for general conversati

Re: [BVARC] forum

Phone >> >> On Mar 14, 2023, at 4:40 AM, Denny Adelung via BVARC >> wrote: >> >> Hi Kori, >> I signed into Discord and created an account linked to BVARC and am >> awaiting permission to send messages on this channel. Signed in as >> Denny-ki5yzu. >

Re: [BVARC] forum

; Hi Kori, > I signed into Discord and created an account linked to BVARC and am > awaiting permission to send messages on this channel. Signed in as > Denny-ki5yzu. > Thanks > > On Mar 13, 2023, at 9:59 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC > wrote: > > Eric and all else interested i

[BVARC] BVARC POTA @ Galveston Island SP 3/26

BVARC friends, It's that time again! BVARC's monthly Parks On The Air (POTA) event is coming up on *Sunday,* *March 26th at Galveston Island State Park!* That's a little under 2 weeks from now. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! This is an official BVARC event, and we will be using the club call sign KK5

Re: [BVARC] BVARC POTA @ Galveston Island SP 3/26

*REMINDER:* This SUNDAY at *Galveston Island State Park*, BVARC POTA! Come by anytime between *10am to 5pm on Sunday March 26th*. We will be in a group pavilion on the beach side set up and ready to log some contacts. Park entry fees do apply if you do not have a Texas State Park Pass, see furthe

Re: [BVARC] BVARC POTA @ Galveston Island SP 3/26

R *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club* *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee* Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Tue, Mar 21, 2023 at 2:01 PM Rudolph Ackerman wrote: > Does someone have a POTA script example like the one they had at the "on > the air" station

Re: [BVARC] Reminder: Brews with BVARC April 11th!

*Hello everyone! * *Last reminder. Brews with BVARC TONIGHT at 6:30pm at Texas Leaguer Brewing Company.* *Hope to see you there! 73!* Kori Rahman, WX5KR *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club* *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee* Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Wed, Apr 5

[BVARC] About your time...

To all of BVARC's wonderful members, First of all, I want to thank you for being a member. By paying your dues to be a member of BVARC you help support the club's activities and our efforts to promote ham radio. We really appreciate you. This club has really grown in the past year. We've begun to

[BVARC] Vice President's Update for May 2023

Happy May to all of our wonderful members! I'd like to give everyone a rundown of club events coming up in May 2023. But before I do that I want to remind everyone that *FIELD DAY 2023* is quickly coming up on the horizon. *June 24th and 25th at the Fort Bend County Fire Training Field, 260 Clay S

Re: [BVARC] General Meeting May 11th - RSVP for Food

Just another reminder to all of our wonderful members! We hope to see you at the *BVARC General Meeting!* *TONIGHT at 7pm* *16005 Bellaire Blvd.* *Houston, TX 77083* Have a great day and please attend via Zoom if you cannot make it in person! 73! Kori Rahman, WX5KR *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio

[BVARC] BVARC Special Operators Training #1

I will be giving a Zoom presentation for BVARC on-the-air event volunteers on *Sunday May 14th 6pm-8pm, and again on Monday May 15th 6pm-8pm.* To clarify, it will be the same presentation both nights, so please attend whichever one is most convenient for YOU. *If you are interested in being a volu

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Special Operators Training #1

ori, > > Thanks; I assume that you will be sending a zoom link out shortly… > > 73 de W5SV, Dave > > > > On May 12, 2023, at 08:49, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: > > I will be giving a Zoom presentation for BVARC on-the-air event volunteers > on *Sunday May 14th 6pm-8pm,

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Special Operators Training #1

Reminder to everyone: Tonight at 6pm and again tomorrow at 6pm we will have the BVARC Spec-Ops training #1 Zoom link below and on the website: BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: SpecOps Time: May 14, 2023 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Every day, 2 occu

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Special Operators Training #1

Hello everyone! If you missed yesterday's presentation I will be giving the same presentation *again* today at 6pm. Zoom link below and on the website. BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: SpecOps Time: May 14, 2023 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Every

[BVARC] Field Day 2023 Sign-up sheets!

*Good morning BVARC,* They are finally here! The sign up sheets for all of our station operating positions, volunteers, AND the antenna build class! We have a LOT of volunteer spots for you to sign up for, please sign up as soon as you can. We also need folks to operate our stations! Please plan o

Re: [BVARC] Field Day 2023 Sign-up sheets!

rought to you by iPhone > > On Jun 1, 2023, at 05:02, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: > >  > *Good morning BVARC,* > > They are finally here! The sign up sheets for all of our station operating > positions, volunteers, AND the antenna build class! We have a LOT of > volunt

Re: [BVARC] Vice President's Update June 2023

; Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows > > > > *From: *Kori Rahman via BVARC > *Sent: *Friday, June 2, 2023 8:58 AM > *To: *BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB > *Cc: *Kori Rahman > *Subject: *[BVARC] Vice President's Upda

[BVARC] General Meeting Zoom

BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: BVARC Monthly General Membership Meeting Time: Jun 8, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Second Thu, 2 occurrence(s) Jun 8, 2023 07:00 PM Jul 13, 2023 07:00 PM Please download and imp

[BVARC] Reminder: Spec-Ops Training #2 Tomorrow

Hello Everyone, Just a quick reminder I will be doing the second Spec-Ops training *tomorrow June (11th) on Zoom at 6pm*. This will be a follow-up to our training #1, and will cover in more detail the following: N1MM, FT8 and other digital modes, and log files. We’ll cover the installation and set

Re: [BVARC] Reminder: Spec-Ops Training #2 Tomorrow

All, Please find the zoom meeting link below for tonight's training. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Spec-Ops #2 Time: Jun 11, 2023 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https:

Re: [BVARC] FD site visit

Field Day in-person planning meeting and site visit: 1pm Saturday June 17th 260 Clay St. Richmond, TX 77469 Thanks, Kori Rahman, WX5KR Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 1:45 PM Scott Medb

[BVARC] Field Day Planning Meeting Tonight

BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Field Day Planning Time: *J**un 14, 2023 06:00 PM* Central Time (US and Canada) Every week on Wed, 2 occurrence(s) Jun 14, 2023 06:00 PM Jun 21, 2023 06:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar

Re: [BVARC] Fw: BVARC's Field Day '23 and Scout Troop 202?

Phil, Thanks for reaching out! We will have plenty of stations setup, and we will have the GOTA station that seems ideal for this. If we can work around that. I think we may be able to do it. It will all depend on how many you'll have at one time and also logistics for space (I would much prefer y

[BVARC] Spec-ops Training #3 POSTPONED

Hello all, Unfortunately Rick W5RH has had an emergency and will not be able to attend the training tonight. So we'll postpone until he is next available. I will go ahead and show up on the zoom meeting to inform anyone who misses this message. Apologies for the short notice. As mentioned before,

Re: [BVARC] 2023 Field Day Photos

Thanks Mike! Great photos! Really captures the level of activity and the highlights from the event. Looking forward to using these (if that's ok) for Field Day promos next year. 73! Kori Rahman, WX5KR *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club* *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee* Cell: (770

Re: [BVARC] TOMORROW: Brews with BVARC

ary level? > > Thx Buddy! > 73, > Rod Martinez > NK5Q > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > <https://go.onelink.me/107872968?pid=InProduct&c=Global_Internal_YGrowth_AndroidEmailSig__AndroidUsers&af_wl=ym&af_sub1=Internal&af_sub2=Global_

[BVARC] Vice President's Update October 2023

Hello everyone, Today is the very first day of October 2023. and we have a good amount of activities on the schedule for the club this month. Below you will find a list of the upcoming monthly events for the club. I have also created a calendar for those who use a Google (or Apple) calendar app. T

Re: [BVARC] I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you for sharing these kind and encouraging words on the reflector. *Happy Thanksgiving and 73 to all!* Kori Rahman, WX5KR *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club* *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee* Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 8:22 PM Suzanne

[BVARC] Vice President's Update December 2023

Hello BVARC, The year is almost over, but BVARC still has a few more events left to participate in for 2023. We have our December General Meeting where we will be hearing from Mike Lambert KI5MIK about his transition from generator to solar and battery backup power. We've also got our VE Testing,

[BVARC] Winter Field Day planning meeting tonight @7pm

Hello BVARC, As I mentioned at the BVARC General Meeting on Thursday, we're having a WFD Planning Meeting tonight at 7pm on Zoom. If you're interested in helping out with WFD, or if you have any questions about it, please join us tonight on zoom. We'll be discussing WFD location, setup, food, and

Re: [BVARC] Winter Field Day planning meeting tonight @7pm

*Zoom Meeting details below:* Topic: BVARC Winter Field Day Planning Meeting Time: Dec 18, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) *Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84737650405?pwd=bGpMMWtXazBtNzhaSGZ2Q0FkdnQ5dz09

[BVARC] WFD Planning Meeting Tonight at 7pm

Hello BVARC, Reminder and link for the Winter Field Day Planning Meeting tonight at 7pm on Zoom. If you're interested in helping out with WFD, or if you have any questions about it, please join us tonight on zoom. We'll be discussing WFD location, setup, food, and strategy for the event. Link for

[BVARC] Vice President's Update January 2024

Happy New Year BVARC! I hope you all had a happy holiday season and I wish you all a happy new year for 2024. We're starting the year off with a couple of special events: *The BVARC Awards Banquet and the BVARC Winter Field Day event*. The awards banquet is an opportunity to honor club members who

Re: [BVARC] 2024 BVARC Banquet - Food Ticket and Awards Nomination Update

Hello BVARC members and friends, I wanted to jump in here with another push for folks to sign up and support the banquet. It's a very important event throughout the history of the club, and it's looking like we may have to change our plans this year if we don't have enough banquet reservations. I

Re: [BVARC] 2024 BVARC Banquet - Food Ticket and Awards Nomination Update

gt; > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 5, 2024, at 9:55 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: > >  > Hello BVARC members and friends, > > I wanted to jump in here with another push for folks to sign up and > support the banquet. It's a very important event throughout the h

[BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

Hello all, I'm Sheikh "Kori" Rahman (KI5MKU), I just joined the BVARC last Saturday when I took my exams and I wanted to go ahead and introduce myself to everyone. I am an Aerospace Engineer by education (Masters in AE from GA Tech 2011), with some experience in the Oil and Gas industry. Currently

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

a > BVARC > *Sent:* Thursday, December 10, 2020 4:07 PM > *To:* bvarc@bvarc.org > *Cc:* mark janzer ; Kori Rahman > *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori > > > > Welcome aboard Kori! > > It's good to see that the turn around, from Saturday's

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

t; > Hope we might be able to meet up us on the Stir Crazy Net at 146.940 noon > weekdays or the Monday Night net at 8 pm same frequency. > > Mark > N5PRD > > On Dec 10, 2020, at 3:49 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC > wrote: > > Hello all, > > I'm Sheikh "

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

years. > > > > I am a contester and DX’er, using SSB and CW. Need to learn more about > the new digital modes F8 and F4. So, when you figure that out, I hope you > will come over and help me set up a digital station. In exchange I can > give you a few tips on operating HF. &

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

Bruce, I've got a lot of different avenues to check out but I definitely would like to do satellite communication. I just checked out the AMSAT website, cool stuff. Most of what I know right now I learned from the exam study, but it sounds like I'll at least need a transceiver which can transmit a

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

> Kori, > > Welcome to your club. And it is your club too . Al are welcome and your > input is vital. We are continually trying to improve it and have programs > and activities that appeal to all interests and levels. > > 73 de Scott KD5FBA > > > > On Thu,

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

out and got it on my own. >> >> Welcome to the hobby and the club!! Sorry I missed the meeting, but >> unlike someone whom I shall be good and not name, I didn't want to zoom >> while driving into Houston tonight. >> >> Theresa Williams KE5MUX >> >

[BVARC] Connecting Multiple Audio Sources

Hello all, I am interested in adding a ham radio to my audio setup. I operate both my PC and game console over the same headphones simultaneously. However they give me issues sometimes depending on what audio equipment I use (eg, Video Monitor HDMI output. sound card output, or Zoom H4N Pro output

Re: [BVARC] Connecting Multiple Audio Sources

at >> work though. You also may need a larger mixer with more inputs depending >> on what all you want to add. You also may need some type of isolation >> transformer if you plan to use your headset to talk on your radio if you >> get any hum. >> >> >> >>

[BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

Hello all! So I just did a Google search of my call sign (which I will not be stating again) and the VERY FIRST thing that came up was my personal email to the club list. I was... kinda shocked and surprised. I was under the impression these emails were for club members ONLY. Apparently this email

Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

y Amateur Radio Club!!! > (patting myself on the back for a job well done... ) > > Eddie Runnereddie.run...@yahoo.com NU5K > > > > > On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 07:16:14 AM CST, William Elliott via BVARC > wrote: > > > I'm a month into the club an

Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

SSUES.!* >> >> D. Howard Bingham >> >> ke5apj 😷 >> >> -- >> On 2/3/2021 7:41 AM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: >> >> I will be checking on this today. >> >> Mike Hardwick >> President >> BVARC >> >> On Wednesday

Re: [BVARC] Recommendation for noise suppression?

I have only seen something close to this level of interference on 2m and that has been from some cheap LiFePo4 charger I got that was charging my 100Ah battery. But it was about 25% bars and it was about 30ft from my 2m antenna. It does happen a lot with chargers for various batteries like shop too

[BVARC] ARISS on NBC TODAY SHOW

Hello BVARC, I know this happens fairly often, and we had a group do this in town not so long ago. But it's great to see it no matter what. NBC news covered a High School making contact with the ISS. My understanding from the report is that these kids raised the money for the equipment and set it

Re: [BVARC] The Beacon and W2WF Stephen

I love to see it! Stephen has shown a ton of drive and excitement in this hobby. He's incredibly knowledgeable and just a very positive and helpful guy. I'm looking forward to reading these articles. Stephen, thanks for all of your help so far and for choosing to share your expertise with us! 73!

[BVARC] Vice President's Update February 2024

Hello BVARC! I hope we're all having a great February. I know there's been a lot of commotion on the reflector lately so I hope this can bring a small semblance of normalcy to your inbox. There will be some changes, but Anthony (W5LIC) and myself will still be going out to the parks throughout the

Re: [BVARC] Thank you ALL!!

Richard, Thanks so much for running the net! Great job! Great topic! Keep up the good work! 73, Kori Rahman, WX5KR *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club* *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee* Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Mon, Feb 12, 2024 at 8:54 PM Richard Bonica via

[BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

Hello all, Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this *Sunday* *February **25th* doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by between *10am **and 5pm*. If you'd like to help set u

[BVARC] Vice President's Update March 2024

Hello BVARC! March is finally here and so begins the *Greater Houston Hamfest! *The big event starts *TODAY* (Friday March 1st) and continues till tomorrow (March 2nd). There will be lots of great stuff to pick up and some great vendors to shop with. The event is the biggest for the club and we ho

[BVARC] Vice President's Update April 2024

Hello BVARC! It is April again, and we're changing things up just a bit this time around. This morning we will have our first (in a very long time) in-person ONLY BoD meeting at Bayland Community Center. This month's Brewery for Brews with BVARC will be the (now mainstream) Karbach brewery in Hous

Re: [BVARC] License Testing

John, The next BVARC VE test session will be May 11th at 10:30am at Bayland Community Center (6400 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074). You can sign up ahead at the link below: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/arrl/77008/inperson Thanks and 73! Kori Rahman, WX5KR Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Vice

[BVARC] Vice President's Update May 2024

Hello BVARC! Spring is halfway over, and summer is fast approaching. This May the club will mostly be preparing for our big on air events in June (Museum Ships and ARRL Field Day). There's lots of preparation to be done for June so if you have time to volunteer for either of these events or to par

[BVARC] Reminder: Brews with BVARC TONIGHT!

Reminder: We will be out at *Texas Leaguer brewery* in Missouri City* tonight* for this month's Brews with BVARC. I know many of us are still dealing with the impact of Hurricane Beryl (including myself) so I would encourage you to come out only if you can and everyone please stay safe. Thoughts a

Re: [BVARC] Reminder: Brews with BVARC TONIGHT!

POSTPONED: BREWS WITH BVARC POSTPONED! After attempting to contact the brewery and food truck through multiple avenues, it appears they are CLOSED today due to utility loss from hurricane Beryl. Once a reopening date is determined I will update everyone on a new date and time. Sorry for the incon

[BVARC] REMINDER: Brews with BVARC Tuesday!

Reminder: We will be out at *Texas Leaguer brewery* in Missouri City* THIS TUESDAY* for this month's Brews with BVARC. Our plans to visit this brewery were thwarted last month by the unfortunate and widespread power outages our city suffered due to hurricane Beryl. But the brewery is again open an

[BVARC] Vice President's update September 2024

Hello BVARC! I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the (relatively) cooler weather we're getting. Hopefully the weather will stay cool for a while and we'll have mostly clear skies. We are now halfway through Hurricane Season, so stay vigilant and keep your batteries charged and local net rep

[BVARC] Postponed: Brews with BVARC September 2024

All, Given the potential severity of rain, wind, and other hazards from the coming Hurricane Francine, and some concerns from our members: We're going to postpone Brews with BVARC event tomorrow (previously scheduled for September 10th) until next week (new date September 17th). We will still be h

Re: [BVARC] BVARC General Membership Meeting

When was the meeting time changed? I will be at work until 5pm so cannot attend at 4pm. Thanks, Kori Rahman, WX5KR Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Sat, Oct 5, 2024, 2:50 PM tooloud61 via BVARC wrote: > Y

[BVARC] Brews with BVARC TONIGHT!

*Reminder:* *Brews with BVARC TONIGHT at 6:30pm:* This November we're heading to a new (for us) brewery called Walking Stick Brewing Company in Houston. Their motto is "Texas beer with Rocky Mountain roots". This brewery is located just north of the Heights in Houston. As I often say on air, "we

[BVARC] TONIGHT: Brews with BVARC in Katy

All, A quick reminder we'll be out at No Label Brewing Company in Katy TONIGHT around 6:30pm. Last week we rescheduled due to some weather concerns but it's looking all clear! This is a great brewery located just past 99 on I-10 West with lots of fantastic brews and a great area to hang out. If yo

[BVARC] Vice President's Update November 2024

Hello BVARC! The year is quickly winding down, just under 55 days left in 2024 we still have a few big events on the calendar. This month we have the *BVARC Elections*, with various board positions up for a vote. We hope you will join us November 14th for the November General Meeting, where we wil

[BVARC] Vice President's Update December 2024

Hello BVARC! I hope y'all are enjoying the cool weather (I certainly am). We're just a few short weeks away from a new year, and new activities to do (and stuff to buy?) in amateur radio. This month's General Meeting will be "Homebrew night", where you can see and/or bring out your own, homebrew p

Re: [BVARC] BOD and Hamfest meeting

Anythony, you are correct about this change being against the by-laws. I was not made aware of it in a timely manner, nor was I consulted on this date change. My first hearing about it was with everyone else. Thank you for checking into the zoom meeting with myself and Kirc though. Thanks and 73!

Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC TUESDAY Dec. 10th

Update: Change of venue! Apparently No Label Brewing Company is closed to the public for a private event this evening. We're moving a minute down the road to Katy Beer Garden details below 5345 E 3rd St. Katy, TX 77493 Kori Rahman, WX5KR Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Vice-President and Club

[BVARC] Brews with BVARC TUESDAY Dec. 10th

BVARC members and friends, If you missed it in the update email or newsletter, this is your reminder that we will be out at *No Label Brewing company in Katy tomorrow night (TUESDAY December 10th) from 6:30pm-10pm* for this month's *Brews with BVARC*. If you've been to No Label before and purchase

[BVARC] Tonight's POTA Presentation

Hello BVARC, I had a great time going over the Parks on the Air (POTA) Program with y'all tonight. There were some great questions and a lot of good information that I learned myself. I hope you guys (and gals) learned something as well, and I would encourage you to come out to a *Houston POTA* ev

[BVARC] Brews with BVARC TONIGHT!

Reminder: We will be out at* Texas Leaguer Brewery in Missouri City TODAY TUESDAY April 8th, *for this month's Brews with BVARC. This brewery has become a bit of a mainstay for the group with typically high attendance and a location near a large number of our members. Head on over around 6:30pm if

Re: [BVARC] Choices, choices

Just a quick correction Rudy. The next Houston POTA event will be on March *22nd* at Sheldon Lake State Park. You are correct, we'll have those radios available to give a try on various HF bands. All are welcome to come by, and the park has free entry! Thanks, Kori Rahman, WX5KR Brazos Valley Am

Re: [BVARC] Youth demonstration

Hi Spencer, I believe that I and Anthony W5LIC (CC'd here) may be able to help you. Please let us know exactly what you're hoping to demo. We are pretty good with setting up an HF and or VHF/UHF station in the field in a very short time and helping youth get on the air. We can give a quick rundown

[BVARC] BVARC Life Members

BVARC, I hope you are all well. I am trying to survey our members to find any *LIFE MEMBERS* who have *NOT *received their Life Member Badge and Certificate. If you are a Life Member and have not received these, please reach out to me directly (off of the reflector) so we can see about getting you

Re: [BVARC] please confirm repeater settings

Specs are correct. That's what I've got and it works well in Katy. I don't know if there's a 167.9 Hz tone on transmit, so if you have RCTCSS on, turn it off. Thanks, Kori Rahman, WX5KR Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@g

Re: [BVARC] Net for sever weather.

Thanks for the update Richard! It's getting pretty crazy out here in Katy this late evening. We've had very brief intermittent power disruptions, along with crazy wind gusts, it's definitely some serious weather. We're charged up, packed up and ready to go with comms and necessities. Everyone stay

[BVARC] Brews with BVARC 6:30PM TODAY!!

Reminder: We will be out at* Texas Leaguer Brewery in Missouri City TODAY TUESDAY June 10th, *for this month's Brews with BVARC. This brewery is fairly close to several of our members and hopefully we'll have even more folks come on out to visit this time around. Head on over around 6:30pm if you

Re: [BVARC] Great Ham Radio stuff for sell at a great price

I'll take the EMCOMM! Can meet up this week or Saturday. Contact me directly with your info and I can Zelle. Thanks and 73! Kori Rahman, WX5KR *Houston POTA, **President* *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club* *- Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee* *Cross Roads Ham Radio Club* *Fort

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