Re: [BVARC] HAM RADIO NIGHT at the SKEETERS - Update

2021-06-01 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
3 tickets Commander Richard Bonica Mission Bend Emergency Team(MBET) C: 281.935.7222 Email: kg5...@gmail.com Freq: 147.000 - DMR - Digital Mobile Territory: NE Fort Bend CERT, CST, EST, WEB EOC, HSEEP, FEMA PD, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Extra Ameture Radio On Tue, Jun 1, 2021, 07:57 Scot

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Field Day Meeting (via Zoom)

2021-06-17 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Did I miss something?? I am in the meeting but alone On 6/16/2021 6:26 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: Jeff Greer has invited you to BVARC Field Day Meeting (via Zoom) Title: BVARC Field Day Meeting (via Zoom) Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85256904628?pwd=aXFp

Re: [BVARC] Net problems

2021-08-04 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To all, I hate to get tangled in this web, but I have to say this... I have been on an off with BVARC for over 10 years at different levels. I want to say I have NEVER felt like I was put off or out. As a matter of fact, I feel the opposite. As I back out of doing one thing/ interest, BVARC m

Re: [BVARC] [ANNOUNCEMENT] Field Day 2022! HELP WANTED!

2022-05-18 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To All, Count KG5YCU & KI5IOC in on the fun Only one requirement... COFFEE 10q Richard & Steven... On 5/17/2022 7:55 PM, Anthony Morones via BVARC wrote: Field Day 2022 email.png * * *Hello everyone!* As you are all likely aware, Field Day is just around the corner! Taking place

Re: [BVARC] Sign-up Sheet for Field Day

2022-05-27 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To All, KG5YCU & KI5IOC will work the 24hrs. My XYL will help cook or server... All put pressure on her to get her license I would, but I like where I live now 73 Richard Bonica KG5YCU On 5/27/2022 8:02 AM, Anthony Morones via BVARC wrote:   As promised her is the Field Day Sign-u

Re: [BVARC] Crosby Emergency Preparedness Fair

2022-06-14 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Jeff, I have to check with my YL but I am interested. Richard Bonica KG5YCU On 6/14/2022 10:31 AM, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: All, BVARC has been invited to participate in the Crosby Library's first Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, July 23, 2022. See attached for details.  Forwar

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Regional Readiness Drill

2022-07-03 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Where is the attachment? On 7/3/2022 9:45 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: Mike Hardwick. Begin forwarded message: *From:* Mike Hardwick *Date:* July 3, 2022 at 8:11:15 PM CDT *To:* Lee Glassman *Subject:* *Fwd: Regional Readiness Drill*  Mike Hardwick. Begin forwarded message: *F

[BVARC] See if there is anything like this out there.....

2022-07-06 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To all, I have started to dive deeper in to the black hole of home-brew. I had a thought about the band pass filters. Is there a device out there already that allowed to have one band pass filter for multiple select bands. So, say you are on 40m and have the filter for 40m on, with the push of

Re: [BVARC] See if there is anything like this out there.....

2022-07-06 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Remote Switched Bandpass Filter – Dunestar Systems <https://www.dunestar.com/product/multi-band-remote-switched-bandpass-filter/> On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 09:08:05 AM CDT, Richard Bonica via BVARC wrote: To all, I have started to dive deeper in to the black hole of home-brew. I h

Re: [BVARC] Monday Evening Net Cover 07/18/22

2022-07-18 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
I would not mind KG5YCU - have not done it in a LONG time... On 7/18/2022 9:10 AM, Clint Davidson via BVARC wrote: Greetings everyone, Is there someone among you who would be willing and able to cover the 2 meter 8 PM net this evening? I would be most grateful for your assistance.  I can als

Re: [BVARC] Monday Evening Net Cover 07/18/22

2022-07-18 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Is the script still good on BVARC? On 7/18/2022 9:15 AM, Clint Davidson via BVARC wrote: Excellent! Thanks Richard.  I will email W5RH and let him know. Best, Clint On Mon, Jul 18, 2022 at 9:12 AM Richard Bonica via BVARC wrote: I would not mind KG5YCU - have not done it in a LONG

Re: [BVARC] Monday Evening Net Cover 07/18/22

2022-07-18 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
ok - then I go it.. On 7/18/2022 9:24 AM, Clint Davidson via BVARC wrote: I believe it is, yes. On Mon, Jul 18, 2022 at 9:17 AM Richard Bonica via BVARC wrote: Is the script still good on BVARC? On 7/18/2022 9:15 AM, Clint Davidson via BVARC wrote: Excellent! Thanks Richard

Re: [BVARC] Baofeng 2M/70cm BF-F8HP

2022-07-26 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Try EPO. That is where I got mine. I also purchased the other adapter so I can link to and antenna. On 7/25/2022 11:10 AM, ki5lic--- via BVARC wrote: You could go to river Oaks Car Stereo and get all at once Sent from Mail App on Android

Re: [BVARC] Change topic: propagation stinks today!

2022-08-08 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Oh good thing - I thought is was the Taco Bell I had for lunch LOL - Seriously, I have been wondering - thank you for clarifying. I have had the worst day every. Literally hard time getting across town. On 8/8/2022 3:53 PM, David F. Reed via BVARC wrote: I suspect solar flare, but not sure

Re: [BVARC] HELP WANTED: Apply within...

2022-08-23 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To all, I am a STEM instructor for both CAP and for local NFPs. The best way to get the youth involved, get fliers to the schools, then have projects. Let's do a little hands on. Does not need to be put together an IC-7300 but someting simple like a antenna, small reciever, even a bit of fabr

[BVARC] Digital NOOB

2022-09-20 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To anyone I am getting interested in the digital side of analog. I been looking around for equipment to do digital and found the my FT-450D already does it... So now - after I get the cable and have it plugged in what next? What software to you all recommend? What frequencies? What times

Re: [BVARC] Thursday BVARC meeting I am pissed...

2023-04-16 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Ok - not to minimize anyone here, but I want to take a minute to say thank you. Thank all our members that work their tail off every event. We often call out those who do not participate and give little prayer to those who do. I personally could not make the meeting because my son had a ball game a

Re: [BVARC] Club Committees

2023-04-20 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Sign me up for something. I enjoy education and member moral boost.. Commander Richard Bonica Mission Bend Emergency Team(MBET) C: 281.935.7222 Email: kg5...@gmail.com Freq: 147.000 - DMR - Digital Mobile Territory: NE Fort Bend CERT, CST, EST, WEB EOC, HSEEP, FEMA PD, Wilderness First

Re: [BVARC] Monday 24th Net Control substitute

2023-04-20 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
I'll do it ... Love to fill in. Commander Richard Bonica Mission Bend Emergency Team(MBET) C: 281.935.7222 Email: kg5...@gmail.com Freq: 147.000 - DMR - Digital Mobile Territory: NE Fort Bend CERT, CST, EST, WEB EOC, HSEEP, FEMA PD, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Extra Ameture Radio On Tue, A

Re: [BVARC] Major Event - Looking for Volunteers to Man BVARC/Ham Radio Booth - May 26th-28th, 2023

2023-05-08 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Will someone please invite KI5IOC -- I figure a 17yo might help Hearing it from someone other than me will be better On Wed, May 3, 2023 at 4:26 PM Chris Medlin via BVARC wrote: > The way to pull the younger folks into the hobby is to have some of the > younger hams in this booth promoti

Re: [BVARC] I need a net control sub for Monday 25th 8pm

2023-09-25 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
I'll take it!!! Commander Richard Bonica Mission Bend Emergency Team(MBET) C: 281.935.7222 Email: kg5...@gmail.com Freq: 147.000 - DMR - Digital Mobile Territory: NE Fort Bend CERT, CST, EST, WEB EOC, HSEEP, FEMA PD, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Extra Ameture Radio On Sat, Sep 23, 2023, 12:

Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!

2023-10-10 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
OK. This is KG5YCU for ID Comment? Well I don't have time for a reply. We are a club, we have MANY events, and many more to come. I have been with BVARC since 2005... 15yrs -- yes I did shorten the math because that makes me younger I have seen great things done, and I stepped up to the bigger

Re: [BVARC] Announcement: Resignation from Future Position at BVARC BOD

2023-12-15 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Philippe, Sorry to see this. Best wishes and please -- If you need anything, do not hesitate to ask. BVARC is more than a radio club, we are more brother and sisters here, we are here to help in any way. Richard KG5YCU.

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

2023-12-21 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Waiting in waiting room On Mon, Dec 18, 2023, 5:54 PM Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: > *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=b

[BVARC] Solar effect

2024-01-04 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To all, Tell me if I am wrong on this. During these solar storms, it is my understanding to use the higher frequency rather than lower? If so, is 20 and 40m bands a good choice? Thank you in advance Richard KG5YCU Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BV

Re: [BVARC] Test

2018-09-16 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Got it.. On Sun, Sep 16, 2018, 12:19 PM Cam via BVARC wrote: > > ? > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Message delivered to kg5...@gmail.com > _

Re: [BVARC] question on Linux OS

2018-10-08 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
No, I upgraded and it was all there On Mon, Oct 8, 2018, 10:22 PM Ralph via BVARC wrote: > I am running UBUNTU version 14.04 (love it!!) > > version 16 is now available > > if I upgrade the OS, will I loose my data and have to re-install programs?? > > > 73 > > KE5HDF, Ralph > > > __

Re: [BVARC] Hamfest complainers

2019-03-25 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Ok - I have been a member for almost a year. I thought it was a great show. I even bought a table. I will tell you if you need people to help, not only I will but my company is ready to help too. We are as a club, in my opinion, a great set of people, we just have to find the right place for the ri

Re: [BVARC] Anytone 868 Code plug

2019-07-18 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
If you send me your base program, I can help you with that. I have a 868 working. On Thu, Jul 18, 2019, 9:14 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote: > Been working with mine Anytone 868 for weeks now. Cant get any digital TX > or RX. Analog works just fine my antenna good, cable good. Must be > somet

Re: [BVARC] Anytone 868 Code plug

2019-07-21 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
ws up in the > Dashboard as to last heard people talking. > > Gayle WB5DOT > 713-203-3992. > > On Thu, Jul 18, 2019 at 10:10 PM Richard Bonica via BVARC > wrote: > >> If you send me your base program, I can help you with that. I have a 868 >> working. >> >> O

Re: [BVARC] Net Control Needed 4 Sept 9.

2019-09-04 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
I can help On Wed, Sep 4, 2019, 11:10 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > Looking for an NCS for Sept 9 Monday Night Net.One time only. > > Contact me direct. Thanks. > Rick. W5RH > rickhille...@gmail.com > > Sent from my i-Thingamajig > > ___ > B

Re: [BVARC] Net Control Needed 4 Sept 9.

2019-09-04 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Want to make sure you got my E-Mail about being willing to take the net on Sept 9th On Wed, Sep 4, 2019 at 11:10 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > Looking for an NCS for Sept 9 Monday Night Net.One time only. > > Contact me direct. Thanks. > Rick. W5RH > rickhille...@gmail.com > > Sent fr

Re: [BVARC] Net Control Needed 4 Sept 9.

2019-09-05 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
No problem Thank you On Thu, Sep 5, 2019 at 1:22 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > Richard, > Got it and yes, please, take the net. Script is on the BVARC website. > > 73. Rick. W5RH > > Sent from my i-Thingamajig > > On Sep 4, 2019, at 8:33 PM, Richard Bonica via

Re: [BVARC] Net Control Needed 4 Sept 9.

2019-09-09 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
, > Got it and yes, please, take the net. Script is on the BVARC website. > > 73. Rick. W5RH > > Sent from my i-Thingamajig > > On Sep 4, 2019, at 8:33 PM, Richard Bonica via BVARC > wrote: > > Want to make sure you got my E-Mail about being willing to take the ne

Re: [BVARC] 2020 Houston Marathon - Volunteers Needed!

2019-12-23 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
I would like to volunteer - just let me know what I need to do - just hope for a stationary position On Sun, Dec 22, 2019, 5:12 PM Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: > Still needing volunteers for the 2020 Houston Marathon. Attached is > sign-up information as well as course maps for the marathon an

Re: [BVARC] 2020 Houston Marathon - Volunteers Needed!

2019-12-23 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
What is needed - first time - call me if easier -- 2819357222 On Mon, Dec 23, 2019, 7:20 PM Jose , A Rodriguez via BVARC wrote: > What frequency Richard? > > On Mon, Dec 23, 2019 at 7:17 PM Richard Bonica via BVARC > wrote: > >> I would like to volunteer - just let me k

Re: [BVARC] Hamfest

2020-03-02 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Just a heads up for everyone... We will be conducting the Brandmeister weekly ned from the Houston Ham Fest... Please stop by and see what we do and how you might want to join. Thank you Richard Bonica (KG5YCU) On 3/1/2020 1:07 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote: Is it still scheduled or is th

Re: [BVARC] DMR Talkgroup

2020-03-05 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
It will be world wide net starting at 1400 utc on TG 91 On Thu, Mar 5, 2020, 11:27 AM Larry Riendeau via BVARC wrote: > If the talkgroup to be used during Hamfest was stated, I obviously missed > it. > > > > K5LER > > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio

[BVARC] Satellite yagi???

2020-09-08 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Has anyone build a Yagi to reach satellites? If so, where could I get good plans to do a DIY on a budget? Thank you in advance... Richard Bonica -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com Brazos Valley Amateur Radi

Re: [BVARC] Satellite yagi???

2020-09-08 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
-and-easy-yagi-satellite-antennas/ *From:* BVARC on behalf of Richard Bonica via BVARC *Sent:* Tuesday, September 8, 2020 11:02 AM *To:* Martin Blaise via BVARC *Cc:* Richard Bonica *Subject:* [BVARC] Satellite yagi

Re: [BVARC] Recommendation for noise suppression?

2024-01-20 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Humor:: Harbor Freight has a cheap solution. A 2 lb ball peen hammer will take care of it all :) End of humor. On Mon, Jan 15, 2024, 7:54 PM Chris Medlin via BVARC wrote: > It definitely IS the responsibility of the neighbor but most do not > understand the part 15 label on their stuff, it

[BVARC] Missing backpack

2024-01-30 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To all Has anyone seen a tan backpack with a cable spool attached to it at the winter field day?? I can not find my gear. Thank you Richard Bonica Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/lis

Re: [BVARC] Changes to the POTA Event

2024-02-01 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
OK - I have sat quiet... As a BVARC member, I have worked to welcome everyone. Even the strangest of us. I have recently heard issues and quickly went to talk to take care of them. I hope that those who I have been working with are in agreement. I invite anyone that disagrees to please call and te

Re: [BVARC] BOD Zoom Vs IN PERSON

2024-02-01 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Jeff... Want to thank you - I never thought of that.. With that said, we need to meet together for our net nights... :) Let's see - Monday night net in what - George Bush Park, should be enough space for 16 antennas and still see each other. On Thu, Feb 1, 2024 at 10:37 AM Jeff Greer via BVARC w

[BVARC] Newly appointed position.. Thank you

2024-02-02 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To All, I would like to thank all for the newly appointed positions by club members. Evidently I have been declared by a majority opinion as the "Chief Ass Kisser" and "Major String Puller". I didn't even know we used military titles. Evidently a few people took me up on calling me directly and le

Re: [BVARC] Newly appointed position.. Thank you

2024-02-02 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
this morning and offer me a job after reading my E-Mail yesterday and getting wind of it about working together. On Fri, Feb 2, 2024 at 8:43 AM JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: > Huh? > JP > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 2, 2024, at 8:37 AM, Richard Bonica via BVARC > wrote: >

Re: [BVARC] Newly appointed position.. Thank you

2024-02-02 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
to - Chief Ass Kisser or Major String Puller? All kidding aside, I am open to all calls.. On Fri, Feb 2, 2024 at 8:44 AM Mike Knerr via BVARC wrote: > Thank you, I may call you to find out what all the fuss is about. > Mike Knerr KI5UBL. 73 > > On Fri, Feb 2, 2024, 8:38 AM Richar

[BVARC] BVARC Monday night net...

2024-02-12 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
All, please jin us tonight at 8pm on 146.94. Tonight we will be hosting the BVARC Valatine's net. This is your chance to ask question of other member and to also get your significant other or family member to let you buy more radio equipment. Just call in this week, ask a question that will require

[BVARC] Thank you ALL!!

2024-02-12 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
I want to thank everyone who checked in this evening. We had one of our best nights again. We had 21 check ins and that was an awesome number. I will send out these reminders for nets via BVARC. Seems that this may help. -- Richard Bonica C: 281.935.7222 Email: kg5...@gmail.com Freq: 147.000 - D

Re: [BVARC] Thank you ALL!!

2024-02-13 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Sign KK5W Trustee* > Cell: (770) 298 8516 > > kori...@gmail.com > > > > > On Mon, Feb 12, 2024 at 8:54 PM Richard Bonica via BVARC > wrote: > >> I want to thank everyone who checked in this evening. We had one of our >> best nights again. We had 21 check i

[BVARC] Tonight's net

2024-02-13 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To all. I want to thank everyone that checked in last night to the general net. We did have 20 people check in. I have been checking, we do have a request for a Frank Senatra song from Mike, so Mike please feel free to practice for our Greater Houston Hamfest. With that said, I also want to remind

Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest

2024-02-22 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Prayers are with you and your family.. Let us know if you need anything. We are all here to help you as you have helped us . On Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 7:45 PM Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: > I have made the decision at this time to focus my attention on my family > rather than hamfest participation

[BVARC] Want to point

2024-04-12 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
I am designing a satellite PT mount for my satellite antenna. I know about not pointing lasers at airplanes and I do NOT plan on that. But what I am looking for is what pointer they use to show stars in the sky. I want to use Predict and track Comm Satellite automatically. But what I also want to

[BVARC] Another question...

2024-04-12 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Has anyone ever bought a slip ring for antennas and what do you recommend? I am making this rotator and realized that after 3 spins, the coax gets caught on the legs and trips the base. Details: 50w max, 137 - 440mhz, at least 20 feet away. Again ... Any thoughts? -- Richard Bonica C: 281.935.72

Re: [BVARC] Want to point

2024-04-12 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
antennas up with the sun, or > wait till later in the day and line it up with the moon. > > > > Hope that helps, > > Walter/K5WH > > > > *From:* BVARC *On Behalf Of *Richard Bonica via > BVARC > *Sent:* Friday, April 12, 2024 11:20 AM > *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY

[BVARC] Do I need???

2024-05-01 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To all, I am still working on my satellite antenna. My question now is, I have a 2m and a seperate 70cm antenna, both on the same turret like a set of cannons on a battleship. I have a baofeng and a kenwood TM-71a radio. Do I need to put the antennas on a duplexer or since the radio is already d

Re: [BVARC] Do I need???

2024-05-01 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
plexer for VHF and UHF. > > 73 > John Denison > KD5YOU > > On 5/1/2024 9:55 AM, Richard Bonica via BVARC wrote: > > To all, > > I am still working on my satellite antenna. My question now is, I have a > 2m and a seperate 70cm antenna, both on the same turret like

Re: [BVARC] Do I need???

2024-05-01 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
> > > On Wed, May 1, 2024, 7:22 PM Richard Bonica via BVARC > wrote: > >> Thank you John -- I know dual band do both bands with one antenna, just >> did not know if it was feasible to attach 2 yagis same way. >> >> On Wed, May 1, 2024, 5:10 PM John Denison via BV

Re: [BVARC] test ing the ref lector

2024-05-12 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Looks like is it reflecting here. Just not sure I should be reflecting -- some of my reflections could scare someone... LOL.. On Sun, May 12, 2024, 5:03 PM Bob Tomlinson via BVARC wrote: > Looks like it works. 👌 > > On Sun, May 12, 2024, 3:22 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC > wrote: > >> hamiam >> __

[BVARC] Satellites -- 2m -- 70cm -- antennas

2024-05-12 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To all... As I go down the path of satalites and antennas, I have now realized how much I really don't have a clue. The things I need to learn about are : 1) Yagis -- how they work beyond the normal parts and basic point and listen. 2) satalites and orbits and solar winds and solar interference in

Re: [BVARC] Satellites -- 2m -- 70cm -- antennas

2024-05-13 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
try, at any level, as it’s tons > of fun. > > > > And, as always, anything I can do to help, just give a yell. We can get > you on the birds, one way or the other. > > > > Walter/K5WH > > > > *From:* BVARC *On Behalf Of *Richard Bonica via > BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Satellites -- 2m -- 70cm -- antennas

2024-05-13 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
rotect the connector. DO NOT > often point the antenna at the bird. Use anything metallic for a reflector > from a car surface to a manhole cover to steel drums to a ships deck. Water > makes a good reflector. Hint: point the antenna down. If you don't hear the > bird, don't trans

Re: [BVARC] Field day thoughts...

2024-05-15 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Yes On Wed, May 15, 2024, 3:22 PM Mike Knerr via BVARC wrote: > Are we planning on having door prizes this year? > > On Wed, May 15, 2024, 3:00 PM Richard Bonica via BVARC > wrote: > >> To All,,, >> I was thinking about field day just now. I asked myself "W

Re: [BVARC] Field day thoughts...

2024-05-15 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
with it what you wnat. > > Rudy Ackerman > KF5QYG > > > On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 03:00:26 PM CDT, Richard Bonica via BVARC < > bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > > > To All,,, > I was thinking about field day just now. I asked myself "Why do you do > f

Re: [BVARC] Field day thoughts...

2024-05-15 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Thank you Mike -- and let us know. We are all thinking about you ... On Wed, May 15, 2024, 6:16 PM Mike Knerr via BVARC wrote: > If NY surgery comes out right, I'll sell tickets. > > On Wed, May 15, 2024, 6:08 PM Richard Bonica via BVARC > wrote: > >> Yes >>

Re: [BVARC] Field day thoughts...

2024-05-15 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
ouston*|*Texas*|*USA*|* > > https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/ > > [image: image002.jpg] > > On May 15, 2024, at 18:16, Mike Knerr via BVARC wrote: > >  > If NY surgery comes out right, I'll sell tickets. > > On Wed, May 15, 2024, 6:08 PM Richard Bonica

Re: [BVARC] Thoughts on field day.

2024-05-15 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
I think the is Ralph, FCC lookup is down But I have thought of that and keep trying to figure out how we do that. I did want to try personal equipment, but it was brought to my attention that if we do that, we will have a lot of interference. If I can make this Field Day work, I am thinking of try

[BVARC] People wanting to give talks....

2024-05-15 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To All, This year's theme for Field Day is Emergency Communications. I am looking for people wanting to talk about Emergency, Satellite, or "Alternative" communications. I am also asking anyone that knows "Heavens Above" software to show us how to use it. Also FT8 - We are open for a person or tea

[BVARC] One more thing...

2024-05-15 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To all who are Field Day Crew, I have updated the Google Spreadsheet. Also, I would like to have a conference call via ZOOM next week. Tue before the net would be good for me. From like 6-7pm on the 22nd. All others, if you wish to join our team, please feel free. -- Richard Bonica C: 281.935.

[BVARC] Field day question

2024-05-17 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To all, Does anyone mind if I take an hour on sat to run a round table on emergency response to incident? I now have a personal experience since my office is at Magnum and 290. I was also home when they hit 99 and West park. At home I had people answer - but at 290 I felt VERY alone with no respo

Re: [BVARC] BVARC BoD Meeting- sorry i missed

2024-05-28 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Wow - I just realized I missed too. Sorry - had a few updates for Board on Field Day... On Mon, May 27, 2024 at 7:24 AM terry leatherland via BVARC wrote: > Hi Folks. For once I am in town and I totally forgot about the meeting > last night. I was hungry and started a steak on the grill and at 7

[BVARC] Bvarc food team

2024-05-28 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Please give KG5YCU a call. Ty 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.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/

Re: [BVARC] Field Day Signup sheet link

2024-06-05 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
No problem -- but thank you for letting me know and hope you're are better On Sat, Jun 1, 2024, 5:14 PM Mike Knerr via BVARC wrote: > I am sorry to say that I will not be able to sell the door prize tickets > this year. With luck I'll be able to walk again for Hamfest. > Mike Knerr KI5UBL 73 > >

Re: [BVARC] 2024 Field Day K3's

2024-06-05 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Where do we get these power supplies from? On Wed, Jun 5, 2024, 2:24 PM Allen Brier via BVARC wrote: > I forgot to mention (I always do) that all the K3’s (including those > already committed) will need power supplied go to with them. … Don’t > forget!! > > > > Allen R. Brier N5XZ > > 1515 Windl

Re: [BVARC] Help needed

2024-06-16 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
How tall is roof On Sun, Jun 16, 2024, 1:57 PM K5BOU via BVARC wrote: > Happy Father's Day! > > I want to relocate my end-fed antenna from my roof to my fence. (I’m using > this one only for SDR.) I will need someone who can jump on my roof and > disconnect the antenna. I’m located in Richmond,

[BVARC] Press Release...

2024-06-17 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To all, I need some help here.. I have gotten the attention of the 4 news stations in Houston. Looks like they are all interested. But what I need is someone that is a good Press Release writer. They all want a video and digital release for our event. Is anyone good at writing an impressive relea

Re: [BVARC] Press Release...

2024-06-17 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
too much), then the result was >> pretty impressive. try. It! >> [image: PastedGraphic-6.png] >> >> K5BOU-Philippe Boucaumont >> >> Houston|Texas|USA >> >> https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/ >> >> [image: PastedGraphic-7.png] >> >

Re: [BVARC] Press Release...

2024-06-17 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
ited States, as young as 5 and as old as > 100. And with clubs such as BVARC, it's easy for anybody to get involved > right here in the Brazos Valley. > > For more information about Field Day or to learn how to get your amateur > radio license, contact the Brazos Valley Amateur Ra

[BVARC] Field Day 2024

2024-06-19 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To all, *Field Day is coming!* Please sign up for a position on the following sheets to grab your position. We need as many helpers as we can. *NOTE!* You can invite others to help - you do not need to be licensed. Good time for those kids to get their volunteer time in. Also : Quality fa

[BVARC] FIELD DAY!!!!! 2024

2024-06-21 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To all, Please, I am making a call out for volunteers. We need help all over, but mainly in the following areas: 1) Antenna setup at 11am 2) Food unpacking 3) Clean up on Sun. Also: there are still spots open for operators. Please see the following sheets for information: Volunteer Signup shee

Re: [BVARC] Field Day and K3's

2024-06-22 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
K3 is a model of Elecraft radio. Easy to run and lots of tutors here today to help. On Sat, Jun 22, 2024 at 10:58 AM Lloyd Coker via BVARC wrote: > See below – email got kicked back > > > > *From:* Lloyd Coker > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 19, 2024 17:31 > *To:* 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'

[BVARC] Thank you to all...

2024-06-24 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Everyone, I want to take time out today to thank everyone that participated in this weekend. I considered it a success on Saturday after lunch. I saw that my image for a group of individuals came together, set up, operated, and ate together. Everyone had each other's back. I know I set some high

Re: [BVARC] FD

2024-06-24 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Thank you... I was more tired than I even thought. I will put those things on the list for next year. Again, thank you for all your hard work. On Sun, Jun 23, 2024 at 10:48 PM Bill Cordell via BVARC wrote: > Richard: > > Helped Quack to get all stuff in his car. Took out the last garbage bag

Re: [BVARC] test

2024-06-27 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Working... On Thu, Jun 27, 2024 at 12:15 PM Allen Brier via BVARC wrote: > > > > > Allen R. Brier N5XZ > > 1515 Windloch Lane > > Richmond, TX 77406 > > 713-705-4801 > > > > > > V

[BVARC] Jamaca - Comms

2024-07-03 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To All, I was transferring info from Jamaca about 30 min ago and seem to have lost them. I think their Satalite system went out since DMR is not getting through now. If you have HF capabilities, please see if you can connect. They are trying to transfer Messeges to and from both Gov and Civilian.

Re: [BVARC] Jamaca - Comms

2024-07-04 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
, Conquer > <https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=NativePlacement&c=Global_Acquisition_YMktg_315_EmailSignatureGrowth_YahooMail:Search,Organize,Conquer&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=Global_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=10945&af_sub5=OrganizeConquer__Static_> > >

Re: [BVARC] Hurricane Buryl Lessons Learned

2024-07-15 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Sean - I would like to have a morning where operators can get together to share thoughts. On Sun, Jul 14, 2024, 9:31 PM N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > I wanted to share with y'all some lessons I learned from my Hurricane > Beryl experience. You may find some of i

Re: [BVARC] Field Day Score Submission issue.

2024-07-17 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Rick - how long does this take?? I can bring my Hotspot and work with you -- be good learning experience for me too. On Wed, Jul 17, 2024, 8:10 AM Rick Hiller wrote: > The Xfinity outage and Beryl have hit my area hard. Xfinity shows no > promise of repair at this point. Leaving me my phone

Re: [BVARC] "Work 6 popular bands; 80 thru 6 meters with a single, highly efficient vertical radiator only

2024-07-25 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
I will take it.. On Thu, Jul 25, 2024, 6:44 PM John Parmalee via BVARC wrote: > I have a Butternut HF6V six band vertical antenna I purchased for $75 and > have never used and do not want to take it with me as I move. You can have > it for the $75 I paid. I see them on EBay for four times that

Re: [BVARC] Vice President's update September 2024

2024-09-08 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
I did a talk and show with the MCJROTC at Travis High in Richmond On Sun, Sep 8, 2024, 5:55 PM Ronnie via BVARC wrote: > I shot sporting clays. > > > > *From:* BVARC *On Behalf Of *terry leatherland > via BVARC > *Sent:* Saturday, September 7, 2024 7:55 PM > *To:* Kori Rahman via BVARC > *Cc:*

Re: [BVARC] Need Monday nite net control substitute Oct 28

2024-10-20 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
I'll take it On Sun, Oct 20, 2024, 11:49 AM Terry Leatherland via BVARC wrote: > Hello all. Does anyone want to take command of Net control in 2 weeks on > Monday nite the 28th at 8pm? I have to be In Austin Monday nite. It is my > regular duty for net control on the 4th and 5th Mondays. > > Le

Re: [BVARC] November Club Elections

2024-10-05 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
Sorry - I am too old to run. But if we ever take it to just a jog, I might consider ... Da Dump Da Dump. On Sat, Oct 5, 2024, 6:23 PM chuck hale via BVARC wrote: > Election's are fast approaching need some Candidates to step up for these > Position's, also > Not mentioned in the November BV

[BVARC] Any recommendations for a VHF/UHF amplifier?

2024-11-11 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To all, I am looking for an amplifier for UHF/VHF signals. Want to go from 2 to 3 watt to 5 watt. Does anyone have experience and what did you use? Note: just want either simple chip or simple board to go between SDR radio and antenna. Richard Bonica C: 281.935.7222 Email: kg5...@gmail.com Freq:

Re: [BVARC] Any recommendations for a VHF/UHF amplifier?

2024-11-11 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
t; > On 11/11/2024 2:20 PM, Richard Bonica via BVARC wrote: > > To all, > > I am looking for an amplifier for UHF/VHF signals. Want to go from 2 to 3 > watt to 5 watt. Does anyone have experience and what did you use? > Note: just want either simple chip or simple board to go b

[BVARC] Hurricane Florida

2024-09-25 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To all, Is anyone planing to be on hf to listen for Florida calls? I would be open to help monitor and relay Richard KG5YCU Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] BVARC General Meeting RSVP

2024-11-13 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
KG5YCU will be there... Don't care beans or no beans.. On Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 2:30 PM K5IZO via BVARC wrote: > I’ll be there. > The stuffed jalapeños are done and chilling. > > Tnx es 73 > de John, K5IZO > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 13, 2024, at 1:58 PM, Allen Brier via BVARC > wrote: >

[BVARC] Reminder

2024-11-14 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
All - we need members to vote. Please come out Food at 7pm Voting at 8 Still time to get here Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives ar

[BVARC] Special announcement!!!!

2025-01-06 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
One and all, please listen to tonight's net at 20:00 (8pm cst) for a special announcement. We have an urgent message to get out today and need help. Again: Time: 8:00 pm CST Where: 146.94 Announcement event: BVARC net Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Clu

Re: [BVARC] Special announcement!!!!

2025-01-06 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
wrote: > > > It an urgent message needs to be sent, why was it not sent via email? It > makes no sense to me to send out a message like this. Monty Weeks KI5JML > > On Mon, Jan 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM Richard Bonica via BVARC > wrote: > > One and all, please listen to ton

Re: [BVARC] Special announcement!!!!

2025-01-06 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
a > joke. If you didnt make it this far down the email, you might be thoroughly > disappointed if you dont find Richard knocking on your door tomorrow with a > new radio). > > 73/Keeping things light and fun/Chris/AC5CM > > > Typos brought to you by iPhone > > On Ja

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