[BVARC] CW - Morse Runner

Morse runner is a contest simulator. For a beginner. the callsigns are difficult. One can change Morse Runner database. This results in an easier program. Unfortunately, for some this is not easy. I have a dropbox with different folders having different databases for Morse runner that need t

[BVARC] CW - Morse Runner - K5GQ - Mark Tyler

K5GQ Mark Tyler -- JP asked I add last name & call - Morse runner is a contest simulator. For a beginner. the callsigns are difficult. One can change Morse Runner database. This results in an easier program. Unfortunately, for some changing the database is not easy. I have a dropbox with

[BVARC] CW Academy Facebook posting by Ed, K6HP

From Facebook CW Academy group Ed Parsons is the administrator. This posting is dated July 5th -the take away from this IS: The number of signups for each semester in CWops CWA continues to increase. Signing up now does not guarantee a class in SEPTEMBER! cwop

[BVARC] CW Academy

Bill, I am subscribed to the digest of the BVARC email. I get one email from BVARC a day. Just now seeing your post. Jim - KE8G, is correct NO COST to take the CW Academy courses. Make sure you meet & understand the requirements Do look at https://cwops.org/cw-academy/cw-academy-student

[BVARC] CQ Boo - this Friday Zombie Shuffle

This is a CW QRP event. Occurs on Friday, not the weekend. SCARY ZOMBIE NAME: Last year, everyone got a kick out of the scary names bonus stations were sending (Covid, Drac, Lurch, etc.). This year, EVERYONE can send a goofy name instead of their normal OP name. Pick a unique, scary, spook

[BVARC] Order Pizza with Morse Code!

Interesting! Apparently applies specifically to the UK. Read more at https://techround.co.uk/news/you-can- now-order-pizza-with-morse-code/ Available from 28th November 2021, Customers will need to guess one of the five game-related codes and translate this into Morse code, with each code cor

[BVARC] Mag Mount Advice

Shannon, 1. height matters. not inches. the pictures did not come through. 2. what frequency - how much power - is the rig a HT or mobile rig? 3. what do you plan to do? Mark K5GQ On 2022-01-14 12:00 pm, bvarc-requ...@bvarc.org wrote: Send BVARC mailing list submissions to bvarc@bvarc

[BVARC] WEEKLY CW event - every Monday, there will be a medium speed test (MST) 20 to 25wpm.

K1USN event is doing very well. http://www.k1usn.com/ May 2, every Monday, there will be a medium speed test (MST) at the same times as CWT, but on Monday. Speed will be 20 to 25wpm. User defined contest for N1MM https://n1mmwp.hamdocs.com/mmfiles/icwc-mst-udc/ Contest - ICWC TIME 1300

[BVARC] WEEKLY CW event - every Monday, there will be a medium speed test (MST) 20 to 25wpm.

Link https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/ Original Message SUBJECT: WEEKLY CW event - every Monday, there will be a medium speed test (MST) 20 to 25wpm. DATE: 2022-04-28 1:08 pm FROM:

[BVARC] BVARC Field day on KPRC

Mike, Did see YOU, on the Field day spot on the Noon news on KPRC. GOOD JOB! Mark Tyler K5GQ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archiv

[BVARC] Magnet wire & Q

JP, As you increase the diameter of the wire, so goes the Q; larger wire will have a higher Q. Q=XL/R I am lucky and have a pine tree to connect the apex of an inverted V for 40M .The two ends go to the sides of the fence. Mark K5GQ Greetings, I am building a 40/80 EFHW antenna that

[BVARC] Very long exchange

This weekend SKCC will have an event that has a Long exchange. Look it up The skcc member nr is optional ; I will send MEMBER NR. I will be working the CA QSO party. But will work SKCC MEMBERS Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing li

[BVARC] A Halloween event? -- ZOMBIE SHUFFLE

I have my zombie number and ready The Halloween I participate in is the _ZOMBIE SHUFFLE_ https://www.contestcalendar.com/contestdetails.php?ref=632 2021 - last year info http://www.zianet.com/qrp/ZOMBIE/pg.htm MARK K5GQ Brazos Valley Amateur

[BVARC] CA QSO party -- Practice Run Friday:

for those that need to practice.. California QSO Party Practice Run Friday: California QSO Party Practice Session Date;Friday, September 30, 2022 Time:4:30PM - 5:00PM PDT (2330 UTC - UTC) Bands:20M, 40M, 80M Modes:Both CW and Phone Exchange and Center Frequencies: Same as

[BVARC] Morse code and CW operators - DitDit.fm podcast

I was honored to have Bruce Pea in my CW Academy class a few years ago. Bruce has a wonderful broadcast voice and is a charismatic person. Listen to his interviews with outstanding individuals https://www.ditdit.fm/ Mark Tyler number 35 in Bruce's podcast

[BVARC] CW Monday - ICWC Medium Speed Test: 24wpm 1900Z-2000Z, Feb 6; VOTA (Volunteers On The Air) - W1AW/5

Mark, K5GQ, have signed up to operate as W1AW/5 on Monday February 6th FROM 1900-2000z -- ICWC Medium Speed Test: 24wpm Exchange Name & State From 1800- 1900Z I will either Call CQ - exchange 5NN CQ SKCC - RST, state,

[BVARC] if you thought CW was fading away

This is list is the largest increase I have seen. Mark, K5GQ skcc 1550 T New SKCC Members as of April 23, 2023 Please welcome the following new members of the SKCC family Watch for them on the air and help them get started on their first SKCC QSO's! Here are some of their reasons for joinin

[BVARC] ] Upcoming Contests July 8-9 - IARU HF World Championship

begins Saturday at 7:00 AM local time. exchange: Non-HQ: RS(T) + ITU Zone No ALSO, SEND A COPY OF YOUR IARU CONTEST CABRILLO FILE TO THE WRTC2022 JUDGES WRTC2022 site https://www.wrtc2022.it for you to send in your log. MARK K5GQ Original Message SUBJEC

[BVARC] DIGEST - BVARC Digest, Vol 163, Issue 1

Not sure what was clogging up the digest.. Aug 6th to Sept 14 I deleted the associated message - Mark Original Message SUBJECT: BVARC Digest, Vol 163, Issue 1 DATE: 2023-09-15 2:42 am FROM:

[BVARC] QRP or not to QRP

Mark, Lets start of with qualifications: Member of NAQCC http://naqcc.info/contests.html Received - 1st place in W5 div Jan 2015 SWA Bug Built ATS-3and enter competition ARS Spartan Sprint -

[BVARC] Morse Code Key -- GigaParts Acrylic keys

It takes LOTS of practice, practice - listening to how you send and correcting to get GOOD. You know you are good, when finishing a qso, you are the one being called for another Q. I have been there! The hand key in the closet has the Tea Cup type knob; rest your thumb on the saucer and fore

[BVARC] NAQCC Sprint Log

This was last night. The next one is NEXT MONTH. WHY I recommend This event to CW Academy intermediate students. Most stations are going 20wpm stations will repeat - multiple times. you may get a certificate - even if only one contact - if it is your first NAQCC sprint

[BVARC] -give the laid-back NAQP a try this weekend

John, I live in a HOA and USE wire antennas for HF. The band conditions were unusual for 80M. Signals were louder than normal and the band was heavily occupied; the MOST I have EVER seen! So much so I spent 2 hours calling stations I could hear. ENJOYABLE ---

[BVARC] CW questions

cw hotline Check out the Feb 2023 QST article [1] on CW Hotline. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ypIXioilhzbpNVZMIUIkiDqFhTyl-sQB/view I ordered the kit should be here this week. Click on the vband link - https://hamradio.solutions/vband/ some channels have decoders so one can listen (see) w

[BVARC] CW Practice - Vband

1. If you purchase the USB adapter - there is a large amount of delay (latency) between YOU keying and hearing the sound from the computer. 2. The CW Hotline kit has a keyer with sound; so no latency. 3. I was not able to send using: * In paddle mode, use the [ key for dits and the ] key

[BVARC] The hams one meets

* Started by reading the article in QST https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ypIXioilhzbpNVZMIUIkiDqFhTyl-sQB/view Check out the Feb 2023 QST article [1] on CW Hotline * Went to the Vband site to listen. https://hamradio.solutions/vband/ I tried to join using the ctrl keys of the

[BVARC] FT901DM

This rig is about the same vintage as the FT101 listed for sale. For the individual interested in this rig. The rig has a built in power supply! It has a vacuum tube final (s). The FT Club recommended many modification, which I did most. The PC boards plug into chassis making working on the b

[BVARC] cw accomplishment and progress

As my CW Academy Intermediate class comes to an end; just after ARRL FIELDAY. One of my students touted a major accomplishment for him. Thought I would share "for the first time ever I was managing to decode the repeater identifiers as they played out. Now that's an accomplishment." It is al

[BVARC] ARS BB event

is anyone planning to work the ARS bumblebee QRP event tomorrow afternoon Mark 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 her

[BVARC] STUDENT NEEDING A BUG

I have been asked by a student studying CW, where to purchase a BUG. This student is a teenager! We are working on improving his head copy skill; at 20+ wpm. He has joined SKCC. I will forward your email to him. Do you have a bug you wish to sell him at a reasonable price? Mark K5GQ__

[BVARC] SKCC special event station- K3Y/5

I will be operating as K3Y/5 FROM 7pm to 8pm tonight I plan to operate on 30m 40m and 80m , near skcc frequencies. The Straight Key Month special event (aka SKM) celebrates manual Morse radiotelegraphy using straight keys, bugs and cootie keys. Event stations in the US will be operating as

[BVARC] General class license study material for teenager

Recommendations for a teenager to study for getting the general class license. Mark K5GQ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are ava