[BVARC] looking for a Nagoya NA-771G antenna

I'm looking for a  Nagoya NA-771G  SMA female antenna for an HT (460 MHz). Mike Lambert mikrad...@hotmail.com Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly av

[BVARC] West Bellfort POA

Are there any members living in the West Bellfort POA ? If so, could you email me at  mikrad...@hotmail.com Thanks, Mike Lambert Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_

[BVARC] borrow a J Pole antenna to test with

As a new person I would like to work with and test antennas to determine what I need and where to put it. Based on a suggestion I would like to start testing with a J Pole antenna to see how well it would work for me in my area (SW Houston, West Bellfort and S Gessner area). If you have a J

Re: [BVARC] West Bellfort POA and antennas

: I live in Huntington Village. Is there something I can help? John D W5RDY Sent from my iPhone On Apr 11, 2021, at 2:56 PM, Mike Lambert via BVARC wrote: Are there any members living in the West Bellfort POA ? If so, could you email me at mikrad...

[BVARC] antenna outside my window

My initial (easy) plan to put my J Pole in my attic, but is has been scrapped. Temporarily I've decided to put my antenna outside my office and run the feed line through window until I decide on a more permanent antenna location (an HOA will be involved) and how to get the feed line into the

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window (HOA discussion portion)

involve the HOA, I don’t do it. I prefer to go stealth and hope nobody notices. Sort of asking forgiveness rather than permission. Once you have their attention, you may never escape it. Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 22, 2021, at 1:39 PM, Mike Lambert via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window

On Thu, Apr 22, 2021 at 1:39 PM, Mike Lambert via BVARC wrote: My initial (easy) plan to put my J Pole in my attic, but is has been scrapped. Temporarily I've decided to put my antenna outside my office and run the feed line through window until I decide on a mo

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window (stealth option)

ocation? I have mine in the attic and it works great. David, KI5GHO On Thu, Apr 22, 2021 at 1:39 PM, Mike Lambert via BVARC wrote: My initial (easy) plan to put my J Pole in my attic, but is has been scrapped. Temporarily I've decided to put my antenna outside my office

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window (getting through the brick wall)

Thanks Bill!  I like this idea! Mike KI5PIY On 4/22/2021 6:30 PM, Bill Hornbeak via BVARC wrote: Here's one way through the wall. The tape is temporary, usually use duct seal. Bill - K5GJQ vs: Habakkuk 3:17-18 On Thu, Apr 22, 2021, 13:39 Mike Lambert via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@b

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window

c and it works great. David, KI5GHO On Thu, Apr 22, 2021 at 1:39 PM, Mike Lambert via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: My initial (easy) plan to put my J Pole in my attic, but is has been scrapped. Temporarily I've decided to put my antenna outside my office and run the feed line th

[BVARC] Info on 2 J Poles from jpole-antenna.com

For general information: I bought 2 J Pole antennas from jpole-antenna.com and here are some results and numbers. The order was processed quickly and both antennas arrived is good shape, shipping was $12.95 2 meter J Pole (breaks into two pieces for easy transport) claims to be dual-band ant

[BVARC] backup power plan

Hurricane season starts in a month. I am interested in talking to anyone who has a backup power plan (remember Ike?) to compare notes, ideas, techniques, etc. We could comm via email outside of the BVARC listserve. Mike KI5PIY mikrad...@hotmail.com _

[BVARC] 2 meter mobile antenna

I bought a Nagoya UT-308UV mobile antenna because it claimed to be a dual band antenna (2 meter and 70cm). It is not, SWR at 446.000 MHz is 1.0 (great!) BUT at 146.54 MHz the SWR is 3.94! So I really just have a UHF antenna. Does anyone have a suggestion for a mobile 2 meter antenna? Car cle

[BVARC] PL259 to SMA male connector

I thought I would try this before going to mail order to find just one connector. I need a PL259 to SMA male connector. If someone has one to sell, I can pick it up and pay cash. Thanks and 73s Mike KI5PIY Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club

Re: [BVARC] PL259 to SMA male connector

male UHF. Did you by chance mean you actually wanted a female UHF, which would be an SO-239, to male SMA adapter? N5ZUA * 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 male connecto

Re: [BVARC] PL259 to SMA male connector

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 male connector. If someone has one to sell, I can pick it up and pay cash. Thanks and 73s Mike K

[BVARC] BLOOMBERG: Solar Storms Are Back, Threatening Power Grids and Satellites

Solar Storms Are Back, Threatening Power Grids and Satellites A few days ago, millions of tons of super-heated gas shot off from the surface of the sun and hurtled 90 million miles toward Earth. The eruption, called a coronal mass ejection, wasn’t particularly powerful on the space-weather scale

[BVARC] roof antenna lightning strikes

How common are home roof antenna (12 foot or less) lightning strikes in Houston? How many BVARC folks have had a lightning strike on their radio (or TV) antenna (elevation 12 foot or less) on their roof? Is this a Stir-Crazy Net subject? Thanks, Mike KI5MIK __

[BVARC] electrician specializing in house surge protection and grounding

I am looking for an electrician specializing in house surge protection and grounding. I am looking for someone who knows this subject cold and does it daily rather than someone who does it once in a while. Does anyone have someone like that that they use? Thanks an 73 Mike KI5MIK _

Re: [BVARC] ELMER NEEDED

You must be intimate with your radio and its manual. After you read it, read it again. I suggest you buy a good programming cable and use Chirp to program your radio. Once you use it you will see why. youtube has videos if you need some help with it. If you use Chirp and it works for you, ma

[BVARC] best ARRL manuals discount of the year

When, throughout the year, is the best ARRL discount on manuals? Today, Father's Day, it is 20% Have a good day fathers, Mike KI5MIK Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_b

Re: [BVARC] best ARRL manuals discount of the year

se of the books that has much bonus information. John, KI5HOC On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 12:47 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: When, throughout the year, is the best ARRL discount on manuals? Today, Father's Day, it is 20% Have a good day fath

Re: [BVARC] best ARRL manuals discount of the year

John, KI5HOC On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 12:47 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: When, throughout the year, is the best ARRL discount on manuals? Today, Father's Day, it is 20% Have a good day fathers, Mike KI5MIK

[BVARC] 5.17 repeater

This evening on the nets I heard about a "5.17 repeater". Can someone tell me the purpose, freq and PL? Thanks, Mike KI5MIK Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc

Re: [BVARC] 5.17 repeater

.  I believe it also hosts the Oak Forest ARC nets. Ron KE4DRF On Mon, Jun 28, 2021 at 9:25 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: This evening on the nets I heard about a "5.17 repeater". Can someone tell me the purpose, freq and PL? Thanks,

[BVARC] Ham plumbers

Are there any Ham plumbers out there? Mike KI5MIK mikrad...@hotmail.com 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: h

Re: [BVARC] Ham plumbers

for and I am way up in N. Louisiana.  Always good to see BVARC being use as a resource.  Will   KB7QL On Wed, Jun 30, 2021 at 3:33 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: Are there any Ham plumbers out there? Mike KI5MIK mikrad...@hotmail.co

Re: [BVARC] Ham plumbers

y via BVARC wrote: Understand.  Sorry I did not have an answer for you but Houston prices are different than rural Louisiana.  My wife says it would be about $100 for a service call to remove the toilet and cap.    Will On Wed, Jun 30, 2021 at 5:13 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>

[BVARC] looking for a radio that can

Being new I am not aware of the variety of radios that are available these days. Perhaps someone could tell me what radios can fulfill the following criteria: 1. Mobile 40-50 watts 2. dual/tri band, 2m and 70cm at least 3. monitor 2 channels or frequencies at once and show both on the display 4

Re: [BVARC] looking for a radio that can ------- iC-2730A

body of the radio however.  Mounting brackets are extra. Travis K5HTB ------------ *From:* BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> on behalf of Mike Lambert via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> *Sent:*

Re: [BVARC] looking for a radio that can - small radio

On Jul 11, 2021, at 2:02 PM, Gus Bernard via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:  Anyone AT-5888UV will do what you want, and cross band repeat as well. I have one for sale. Gus K5GMB On Fri, Jul 9, 2021, 3:36 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: Being new I am not a

[BVARC] Wouxun KG-UV920P-A

Does anyone use the Wouxun KG-UV920P-A Dual Band Base/Mobile Two Way Radio? If yes, I am interested in talking to you about what you like and dislike about the radio. 73 Mike KI5MIK mikrad...@hotmail.com 832-443-6088 Brazos Valley Amateur Rad

[BVARC] West Bellfort POA

I would like to compile a list of Hams in the West Bellfort POA. If you are a member of the West Bellfort POA, please em ail me at mikrad...@hotmail.com Thanks, Mike KI5MIK Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] Question to Diamond X50NA antenna users

I am considering buying the Diamond X50NA antenna (N connector). I'll get custom length (est 40') ABR400 N Male-to-N Female feed line for it. Question to Diamond X50NA antenna users: What is your feedline and SWR for both 146MHz and 444MHz? Thanks! Mike  KI5MIK _

[BVARC] LiFePO4 Solar Power Station

If anyone is interested in a LiFePO4 Solar Power Station, email me for info. Bluetti has a new unit out at a great introductory price. 73s Mike KI5MIK Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/ma

[BVARC] have GMRS license?

I would like to know how many of us also have a GMRS license. If you have a GMRS license, please send me your call sign, are you active on the repeaters and do you have a GMRS home and/or mobile station. 73s Mike KI5MIK WRME994 Brazos Valle

Re: [BVARC] have GMRS license?

: GMRS license WPZR975, have 2 HT's and am a member of Texas GMRS Network though I do not use if much at all. Chris Luppens - KG5BBF -Original Message- From: BVARC On Behalf Of Mike Lambert via BVARC Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2021 10:05 PM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Mike Lambert Subjec

Re: [BVARC] POTA rigs?

KJ, How many amperes do you need from the battery? Mike KI5MIK On 9/4/2021 12:25 PM, KJ Anderson via BVARC wrote: I want to put a battery (see other thread) and a solar panel together to be able to run my radio POTA/ARES, but while I can math my way into what I think I need, I’d like to hea

Re: [BVARC] lithium chemistry batteries for emergency power

Hi Ron, By the time you add a charge controller and BMS to that battery you might as well buy a solar generator (then you get an inverter too). Mike KI5MIK On 9/4/2021 3:34 PM, Ron Bosch via BVARC wrote: With thanks to Gus, K5GMB, I recommend Will Prowse's youtube channel to inform y'all on

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

Ditto on the single band radio. Belton Hamfest is October 2nd. Black Friday is in November. Pick your top 2 radios and go shopping. Your antenna may be the bigger hurdle. Mike  KI5MIK On 9/13/2021 10:08 PM, Jimmy Vance via BVARC wrote: I'd strongly suggest staying away from a single band rad

[BVARC] AC watts to power HF transmit and receive

Could someone use a Kill-A-Watt meter to measure the AC power required for their HF rig to receive and transmit? Thanks, Mike  KI5MIK Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bva

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

Yes, I would like to know how many watts an HF radio draws. Mike On 12/11/2021 4:01 PM, Christopher Boone wrote: You mean a KWH meter like the power companies use?? On Sat, Dec 11, 2021, 3:58 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC wrote: Could someone use a Kill-A-Watt meter to measure the AC

Re: [BVARC] GHSN - Simplex Drill - Monday (2/28) through Friday (3/4) 9:00 pm Nightly

Mark, In keeping with the Drill simulating an outage situation, it would be valuable for all radio operators use their backup radio power solution for the week to see if it would last for 5 days. 73s, Mike  KI5MIK On 2/27/2022 1:20 AM, Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: *Simplex Skills Drill *

[BVARC] HF/VHF 4 antenna remote antenna switches

I am researching HF/VHF 4 antenna remote antenna switches. If you have one (or not) and want to give advice or feedback on what you have and how well it works (or not), email me at mikrad...@hotmail.com Thanks and Have a good day, Mike KI5MIK B

Re: [BVARC] FCC new fees

I imagine there will be a full room for testing in April (can't find the actual date on website). Go for it!! Have a good day, Mike KI5MIK > On Mar 23, 2022, at 6:59 PM, K5BOU via BVARC wrote: > > https://youtu.be/5zJgNe893IQ > > > K5BOU-Philippe > > __

[BVARC] 12V refrigerator

Summer is here: If anyone is interested in getting a 12V portable refrigerator that runs on internal battery or solar panel or 12V car or other 12V source or 120VAC, email me at: mikrad...@hotmail.com 73s Mike KI5MIK Brazos Valley Amateur Rad

[BVARC] headset for HTs TYT TH-350 and Baofeng UV-5 (2 pin Kenwood)

I'm shopping for a headset for HTs   TYT TH-350 and Baofeng UV-5 (2 pin Kenwood) Does anyone have any suggestions? 73s Mike  KI5MIK Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bv

Re: [BVARC] headset for HTs TYT TH-350 and Baofeng UV-5 (2 pin Kenwood)

d but transmit audio was a bit down unless you place the mike VERY close to your mouth. Same on both my BF-FHP and GT-5R. On Mon, May 30, 2022 at 7:08 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC wrote: I'm shopping for a headset for HTs   TYT TH-350 and Baofeng UV-5 (2 pin Kenwood) Does a

[BVARC] Soil composition and the need for radials

Robert (KD5YVQQ) and any others, When you were out doing grounding work at my house (last August 2021), you remarked that the packed clay ground I had was very conductive. Question:  Is it conductive enough that I could put up a Diamond BBTV or Hustler 5-BTV antenna in my back yard without re

[BVARC] looking for used Diamond BB7V

Does anyone know of a used Diamond BB7V antenna for sale? Mike  KI5MIK 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: ht

[BVARC] need source for N-type female bulkhead connectors with hardware

I need a source for 50 ohm, N-type, female bulkhead connectors at least 1 inch, prefer 1.25 inch long with hardware (2 washers, 1 star lock washer, 1 nut, and a cap for when connector is not in use).  If only 2 inch is available, fine. I will need these for one end of several cables that I wil

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

Gary, If Orin doesn't get them, let me know and I will drive over and get the DVDs. We donated our DVDs to the Houston Public Library so that folks can check them out and watch them. 73s, Mike  KI5MIK On 6/29/2022 12:56 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: Ok, but they go in trash on the 5th!

[BVARC] Fireworks in Rosenberg

try this https://rosenbergtx.gov/217/Family-4th-Celebration 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.m

Re: [BVARC] bvarc newsletter

The newsletter arrived in the mail today. It says July 14th for the meeting, which is the 2nd Thursday in July. Mike  KI5MIK On 7/7/2022 6:01 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: I got the newsletter in the mail but I dont have it on the website yet..  please send it to me John. Eddie

[BVARC] For those looking for a drop in replacement 12V batteries ...

take a look at this video. There are discount codes for this and other size batteries. "The Professor reviews the 190AH 2432wh LFP drop in replacement lithium battery from Power Queen with 150 Amp BMS at a discount price." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EkeH42_tB8 Mike KI5MIK __

[BVARC] Fwd: $60 Laptop at Microcenter

There are 31 of these on the floor as of 3:30 on Sunday. Have a good day, Mike Begin forwarded message: From: Richard Yoo via BVARC Date: July 22, 2022 at 8:04:37 PM CDT To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB , Houston ECHO Society Cc: Richard Yoo Subject: [BVARC] $60 Laptop at Microcenter Re

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Special Operators Training #1

Thanks Kori, I'll be there. Have a good day, Mike KI5MIK On May 12, 2023, at 1:21 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote:  Zoom link will be sent to the reflector by Sunday and on the website. Thanks, Kori Rahman, WX5KR Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Tru

Re: [BVARC] banquet overpriced? NO!

for our own food and get what we like. The awards are an honor but not a coronation. If I have offended anyone I am sorry, but I had to offer my opinion. Mike Knerr KI5UBL 73 On Thu, Jan 11, 2024, 7:14 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: AMEN Philippe!! $35 or $50

[BVARC] Ham in Transtar on 147.0 Mon - Wed?

Will there be a Ham in Transtar on 147.0 Mon - Wed? It's starting to look like Feb 21. Have a good day, Mike KI5MIK Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly