Re: [BVARC] BVARC Digest, Vol 132, Issue 13

Sometimes a choke is a balun. Depending on where/how it is used. Gonna be very heavy though, 20’ of 213 hanging mid-air at the feedpoint. If that’s how u r deploying it. RH > On Feb 15, 2021, at 12:27 AM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: > > Sounds like a choke, not a balun, huh? > Gary, K5AMH

Re: [BVARC] 419A Bandpass Filter - Value?

Probably about $100 to $125 about > 40% of new price many years ago. Unfortunately no WARC bands. GL...RH. Virus-free. www.avast.com

Re: [BVARC] Frys

Amazon. With care, though. Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Feb 24, 2021, at 9:20 AM, John Mechura via BVARC wrote: > > So, what are the alternatives now, Best Buy? e-bay? > > What do you guys recommend? > >> On Wed, Feb 24, 2021 at 9:15 AM mark janzer via BVARC >> wrote: >> Darn, they h

Re: [BVARC] Inverter question

What's the manual say? Virus-free. www.avast.com <

Re: [BVARC] Inverter question

Xlnt, Gus.Please, Write a diddy for the news letter about this. Tnx.Rick Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Mar 2, 2021, at 8:46 AM, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote: > > What Rick & John said. > > If those 3 batteries have been sitting there since 2012, they're likely past > their end o

Re: [BVARC] Security question I keep getting wrong for a DMR password..Help!!

70 cm.the other name for 440 Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Mar 6, 2021, at 5:07 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote: > > What is the wavelength of the UHF band in centimeters? > Maybe I am just stupid...and I googled it too! Still wrong > > Dont want to sign this because I feel stupid! >

Re: [BVARC] I did a thing.

Baby steps.good show! RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Mar 8, 2021, at 6:52 AM, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: > > First ever HF contest from my home station. Not going to make any > lists/awards, but had fun and accomplished: > -getting my rig to talk to my computer for the first time > -

Re: [BVARC] About the NanoVNA

Read BVARC Beacon “The Radio Hotel” from Feb and March. A bit of insight into measurements and gadgets to do them. Including lots of links to that portion of the RF world. There is a Kindle book about using the Nano VNA. $4. Nicely done. Also BVARC Tech-Pages has an article “Blame it

Re: [BVARC] About the NanoVNA

at 10:00 AM, Chris Luppens via BVARC wrote: > > The book is only $3 now and all “The Radio Hotel” articles were put in one > pdf file that is supposed to be on the web site. > > Chris Luppens > > >> On Mar 8, 2021, at 8:44 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: >&g

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

Just Google ‘field strength measurements using drones” to see the SOTA and what the prominent RF developers ans service consultants are doing. They’ve been doing it for awhile. RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Mar 10, 2021, at 9:13 AM, Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: > > Considering you ca

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

Hang the FS pod below the drone by 10 feet or more. By Experimental determination. Get it away from the noise’s near field. RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Mar 10, 2021, at 10:35 AM, Mark Brantana wrote: > > What do you feel their price range is? > Mark > N5PRD > > > Sent from my iP

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

I think the drone / FS pod is the easy part. Collecting and correlating the point cloud in 3D then developing a solid model is more complex unless someone has and is expert in Auto CAD 3D or similar as s start. Eric kF5HDR comes to mind. RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Mar 10, 2021, at 10:

[BVARC] FSD -- Ancillary Info -- A Brilliant Antenna Demo

Have a view of this video about antenna pattern measurements. Although not directly related to the FSD, it might give some additional insight and ideas of how to implement a measurement system, as has been discussed. ARRL had this as part of their video series about 30 years ago and it was a high

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

Comment: Is an FSD applicable? Although an FSD would provide a close-in Far Field pattern of an antenna antenna installation, which is very cool indeed. Is it really necessary in the world of Ham Radio? We already have antenna modeling software based on the NEC which is quite accurate, dependin

Re: [BVARC] Meeting Info for 3/11?

Mar11Thu BVARC Meeting - John Stratton N5AUS When Thu Mar 11, 2021 7pm – 9pm (CST) Where https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88139070615?pwd=M1lCSjI2NTBnZVdnMHd6WnNXWm45QT09 Who BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, n5...@n5aus.com, Jeff Greer* Yes Maybe No BVARC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Top

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Get Early Bird Discount Tickets For March QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo!!

Access problems or content? RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Mar 13, 2021, at 12:59 PM, Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC > wrote: > > I hope everybody else who paid for this is getting their money's worth. > > I haven't had much success. > >> On 2/10/21 4:53 PM, john Parmalee via BVARC wrote: >>

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Get Early Bird Discount Tickets For March QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo!!

t antenna was worth > the cost of admission for me. > > On 3/13/21 1:43 PM, Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC wrote: > > Access problems. > > I guess 1 out of 3 ain't bad. > > On 3/13/21 1:33 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > > > Access problems or content? > RH > Se

Re: [BVARC] Slots, loops, and verticals. Oh, my!

the idea of > vertical dipole antennas in order to avoid laying out radials, but > eventually I concluded that creating a vertical support was the hard part > of building a vertical antenna and a vertical dipole is twice as tall > meaning that the construction of the antenna is at leas

[BVARC] Fwd: TDXS March Meeting Featuring "The Smith Chart: an Overview" by Robie Elms AJ4F

Subject: [BVARC] TDXS March Meeting Featuring "The Smith Chart: an Overview" by Robie Elms AJ4F *THE TDXS MEETING AND PRESNTATION HAS NOT BEEN CANCELLED.* *PRESENTATION ON THE SMITH CHART and ASSOCIATED TRANSMISSION LINE* *FUNCTIONALITY SHOULD BE OF GREAT INTEREST TO ALL. W5RH* Doug Seyler

Re: [BVARC] Ham Flea Markets Resume in Korea

It’s a video about a ham fleamarket in Korea. Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Mar 15, 2021, at 6:29 PM, Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: > > Has anyone ever bought from them or is this an inside joke?? > Mark > N5PRD > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 15, 2021, at 11:02 AM, Glenn Anderson vi

Re: [BVARC] Ham Flea Markets Resume in Korea

John, That swap meet in LA was at TRW. BTDTRick -- W5RH Virus-free. www.avast.com

Re: [BVARC] Remote Antenna Switches??

Some of the kits are for low power operation, just be aware of the power handling capability Rick -- W5RH On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 10:01 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: > Thank’s Karl, > I saw that one. I believe I would like four or five antenna ports, and I > know MFJ has them, but they are

Re: [BVARC] HF Repair in the Houston / Richmond Texas area

Ham Repair in Austin Hamrepair.com. Cal is his name. Highly recommended. Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Mar 18, 2021, at 7:01 PM, Blaine Taylor via BVARC wrote: > > I have a Kenwood TS930SAT which needs repair. Does anyone know of a > reputable repair shop in our area please? > > Blaine

Re: [BVARC] HF Repair in the Houston / Richmond Texas area

Yep, sorryhe used to be in Carrollton. San Antonio, I stand corrected. Thanks, Steve RH On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 11:26 PM Steve Agee via BVARC wrote: > > > *Actually the web site states San Antonio, but close enough. N5ZUA * > On 3/18/2021 10:24 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wr

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

s >>>> for orientation sensing. I disagree that modelling software is adequate >>>> for >>>> the typical antenna environment, e.g. antennas below a wavelength. Also >>>> conformation of directional antenna's front-to-back and forward gain for &

Re: [BVARC] Recap Friday night 's NARS meeting, 40 meter vertical, No radials

Well done John Parmaleegreat video from W6NBC. Thanks...Rick -- W5RH On Mon, Mar 22, 2021 at 1:16 PM john Parmalee via BVARC wrote: > First I would like to thank John Portune W6NBC for the presentation and > his continuing leadership in the ham community. > > John Spoke on a 40 meter anten

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

2021, at 7:37 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC > wrote: > > Mark, > Have a read in an ARRL Antenna Handbook about antenna measurements, test > site set up, absolute gain and pattern measurements. Might shed some > light on your project. > Also near field versus far field distances

[BVARC] Yagi and Uda Original Paper in QEX

If you are a fan of the Yagi-Uda array, have a read of the original 1926 paper written by them about the newly discovered phenomenon of parasitic performance. ARRL QEX magazine March/April 2021If you are an ARRL member it is available in the digital realm at http://www.arrl.org/arrl-magazi

Re: [BVARC] Yagi and Uda Original Paper in QEX

Not studied it yet, John. But I will. NBC brought up an interesting comment. Adjacent skin effect. Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Mar 23, 2021, at 4:56 PM, john Parmalee via BVARC wrote: > > I thought you might have a comment when your friends Hidtsugy and Shintaro > got some ink in QEX >

Re: [BVARC] Recap Friday night 's NARS meeting, 40 meter vertical, No radials

Ham Sticks helically wound hf mobile antennas. Close to 90%. Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Mar 23, 2021, at 11:00 PM, Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: > > Good presentation. No stranger to asking a stupid question, but I am thinking > of the 10 meter slinky I used to run in my attic years ag

Re: [BVARC] Yagi and Uda Original Paper in QEX

Kind of like a W8JK with passive switching of bands. Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Mar 24, 2021, at 9:24 PM, Larry K5LJ via BVARC wrote: > > Yeah, the W7SX beam was interesting. I did some EZNEC modeling which > duplicates his work. > > Larry K5LJ > > From: Rick

[BVARC] NCJ Magazine XLNT Antenna Article

The 2020 November/December issue of the National Contest Journal has a nice article about antenna radiation patterns related to the angles of radiation. Although contest oriented (this is a contesting magazine), it is applicable to any HF operation, as it talks about the best situations for workin

Re: [BVARC] Ham Clock - Rasp Pi

and..if you are not inclined to go the IT route you can purchase one from GigaParts for $300 or $400 depending. Read about all of the capability at GigaParts "HF Clock".RH On Sat, Mar 27, 2021 at 10:08 AM Jeffrey Carson via BVARC wrote: > Hello, to those at the breakfast that hea

Re: [BVARC] (no subject)

The ARRL has an excellent book "The FCC Rule Book" which is a complete guide to the FCC Regulations Governing Amateur Radio. Not only is Part 97 printed in its' entirety, but also included is an explanation of the rules and how they affect amateurs in the US and other ITU regions, etc. So, if you

Re: [BVARC] (no subject)

nce book. > > Chris > WB5ITT > > On Tue, Mar 30, 2021, 6:12 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC > wrote: > >> The ARRL has an excellent book "The FCC Rule Book" which is a complete >> guide to the FCC Regulations Governing Amateur Radio. >> >> Not only is

[BVARC] Have a look -- RF Measurement tools History

Interesting article about the history of measurement tools for RF spectrum monitoring. https://www.electronicdesign.com/technologies/test-measurement/article/21155586/spectra-lab-the-evolution-of-rf-signalobservation-tools Enjoy -- RH

[BVARC] ERROR -- BVARC MEETING DATE CORRECTION

The latest BVARC NEWS BLAST #55 stated the April meeting would be April 8th. WRONG *The BVARC Club meeting will be on Thursday April 15th *-- Zoom meeting particulars will be out on the Reflector within a few days. Sorry for the confusion...Rick -- W5RH

Re: [BVARC] A Thank You to John Stratton, ARRL West Gulf Division Director

Of course, you could always go with a Tesla Power Wall and Solar set up. Centerpoint just sent me a marketing e-mail offering them at a reduced rate. Still about $12K per TP wall. 13 KWH at 5 KW peak. Of course you can install multiple units and solar panels, etc. Just throw money at it. Cho

Re: [BVARC] borrow a J Pole antenna to test with

Mike, Might I suggest that you build a simple 2 meter J-pole with 300 ohm TV twin lead. Many build instructions are on the internet. 300 ohm twin lead and a length of coax. Then either hoist it up into a tree or tie /tape it to a long wooden pole and extend it into the air. Probably easier than

[BVARC] Rag Chew Net Question

Can anyone comment? Did the Rag Chew Net happen last evening? I was listening on the Waller web SDR, (and a few other regional web SDRs) but heard nothing during the typical net time. In fact, the Waller SDR seemed a bit deaf. Thanks...Rick -- W5RH

Re: [BVARC] Rag Chew Net Question

Tnx Larry. Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Apr 15, 2021, at 10:29 AM, Larry K5LJ via BVARC wrote: > > Rick, > I listened in but we were having a bad TS (lotsa lightning) about that time > so I did not check-in. TS was heading for SW Houston. > Larry > > From: Rick

Re: [BVARC] Rag Chew Net Question

stened in but we were having a bad TS (lotsa lightning) about that >> time so I did not check-in. TS was heading for SW Houston. >> Larry >> >> *From:* Rick Hiller via BVARC >> *Sent:* Thursday, April 15, 2021 9:15 AM >> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB >> *Cc:

[BVARC] Micro HAMS Digital Conference Saturday

MicroHAMS Digital Conference 2021 *The MicroHAMS Digital conference 2021 will be held on Saturday, April 24th, 2021, starting at 8:50 AM PDT* This year’s MHDC will be presented again as a virtual and streamed only event, via the MicroHAMS Youtube Channel: *https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcuTgZc

[BVARC] Feedback request -- How was the Baytown EARS Swap meet?

Can anyone give a 25 word, more or less, tour of the hamfest today? Location and set-up Number of attendees Commercial Vendors Presentations, if any etc. etc. etc... Enquiring minds want to know, as the old saying goes TNX Rick W5RH Bra

[BVARC] BVARC NEWS Blast -- Not this week

Sorry to report that there will not be a news blast this week. Stay tuned for next Sunday's edition. 73Rick W5RH Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Public

[BVARC] Attention all BVARCers -- Texas City Ham Fest -- July 10th

One of the best little ham fests in Texas is happening on July 10th 2021. The world-renowned Texas City Ham Fest takes place at its' usual haunt. Info at: *https://www.tidelands.org/events/tidelands-texas-city-hamfest/2021-07-10/

[BVARC] NEWS BLAST Correction -- May Meeting Date

*The BVARC May Meeting is Thursday May 13th..*..not the 15th Sorry for the typo.good help is getting harder to find...Editor Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bv

Re: [BVARC] Reminder - BVARC Board Meeting Tomorrow, Saturday, May 8th, 9 AM

I forgot Sri RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On May 7, 2021, at 8:01 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: > > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83603268000?pwd=RTlrTnhtQUVBN3FkczRMaFZMdy85QT09 > Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting > Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, >

Re: [BVARC] 2 meter mobile antenna

How are you measuring the SWR? Why don't you cut it to length of 1/4 wl at VHF about 19"'s. In the past I have used a 1/4 wl whip for 2 M on 440 just fine. How do you have it mounted? Center of the roof, etc.? RH On Sun, May 9, 2021 at 9:47 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC wrote: > I bought a

[BVARC] Ham Fest Question -- San Antonio Radio Fiesta

The Beacon newsletter for June says that the Radio Fiesta Ham Fest is on. However, their website says... = *RADIO FIESTA 2021 – CANCELED* *Due to the Local and State restrictions and concern for or members safety, we have decided to cancel Radio Fiesta for 2021

[BVARC] San Antonio Hamfest -- Not 2021 but 2022

*The Radio Fiesta Ham Fest is in June of 2022..*..as per the newsletter, but there was a bit of confusion concerning this year. 2021 Radio Fiesta has been cancelled. For sure. Hands down. It is toast. See you in Schertz in June of 2022. Brazos V

[BVARC] Web Presentation Tonight -- Sign Up Now

*Web presentation Wednesday May 19th 6 pm (PDT) -- Arizona Historical Society* * "The Senator was a Ham: Barry Goldwater and Amateur Radio" * Based in the Camelback Mountain area of Phoenix, K7UGA, made thousands of phone patches for the service women and men in Vietnam. The

[BVARC] (another) News Blast Correction

*Please be advised that the June Meeting (virtual) will be on June 10th.* The previously stated date of June 19th was a typo. All other dates, etc. in the Blast were correct. 73, News Blast Team

[BVARC] Lightning, FT-8, SDR, DMR, etc. Beacon Topics

With all of this talk of lightning, etc. there seems to be a plethora of knowledgeable folks. I know we also have knowledgeable folks on the subjects of SDR's and JT and FT modes and DMR. [Or any other subject you desire, that you are interested in or have a half way decent knowledge in] So, c

[BVARC] W5ACM Reflection on AMSAT Web Site

Visit https://www.amsat.org/andy-macallister-w5acm-sk/ to read about W5ACM (sk).a reflection by Bruce KK5DO. Virus-free. www.avast.com

Re: [BVARC] Ham Radio Night with the Sugar Land Skeeters

Ditto. RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On May 28, 2021, at 9:16 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: > > 1. Weekend - Sunday game is good for me > 2. Food included > 3. Not that close > 4. Third base line > 5. Handicap seating not needed > 6. Parking included > > MIke > N5VCX > > On Friday, Ma

Re: [BVARC] Mike H. N5VCX will be Net Control Monday nite 31st. Thanks el Presidente.

X L N T Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On May 29, 2021, at 9:01 PM, terry leatherland via BVARC > wrote: > > terry > > Terry Leatherland, K5PGF > 281-455-8090 > Sugar Land, Tx > > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVAR

[BVARC] Big S.W. Houston "Take Away" of Ham Radio Stuff for BVARC Members

Lots of Ham Radio stuff for free. Generating a few more cubic feet of space in my garage. Saturday morning, June 5th 9 till noon. *9031 Troulon Drive **Houston, TX 77036* First street south of Beechnut St. at Jorine Drive -- 1 mile east of Beltway 8 and 1 mile west of 59. Wire, capacitors,

Re: [BVARC] Economical Frequency Counter for Amateur Purposes

What is the input frequency range that is required? Virus-free. www.avast.com

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

2 tickets. W5RH. Hopefully dates when we’re in town. Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Jun 1, 2021, at 8:19 AM, mark janzer via BVARC wrote: > > For us it'd be cheap food and beer, on a thursday in July, two tickets likely. > > 73 > Mark > K5MGJ > > On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, 07:57:14 AM CDT, Sc

Re: [BVARC] Big Driveway Give Away for BVARC members

Re: Big W5RH Giveaway -- WX As Mark says. "The weather doesn't look at all good for the weekend" I'll have a 'do or not' decision on Friday afternoon." I'll post it on this reflector. I can't wait too long and I REALLY need to get rid of this wonderful ham radio stuff. 73...Rick

[BVARC] Impedance Matching Series -- Electronic Design Magazine

ED Magazine has a great series of articles on impedance matching, ending with an article about Automatic Impedance Matching for antennas. All are very apropo for the Ham Radio aficionado. Check out the series at: https://www.electronicdesign.com/technologies/analog/whitepaper/21133206/back-to-ba

[BVARC] W5RH BigGive Away. CANCELLED!!!!!!

Rain delay. Maybe next weekend. Stay tuned..RH 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-arch

Re: [BVARC] W5RH BigGive Away. CANCELLED!!!!!!

> 866-667-0521 FAX >> ron.l...@gmail.com >> >> -Original Message- >> From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC >> Sent: Friday, June 4, 2021 3:04 PM >> To: bvarc@bvarc.org >> Cc: Rick Hiller >

Re: [BVARC] W5RH BigGive Away. CANCELLED!!!!!!

VARC wrote: > Yes > > On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 12:19 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC > wrote: > >> What power connector is on a 720? 6 pin molex? >> >> Sent from my i-Thingamajig >> >> On Jun 6, 2021, at 11:57 AM, Michael Shanks via BVARC >> wrote: >&

Re: [BVARC] HAM RADIO Night at the SKEETERS!

For Rick Hiller 1st base sidesections behind dugout, but up higher. Parking included Don't care about food. Dates -- Not on July 11th, we will be out of town. all other dates OK. Rick

[BVARC] Field Day Rules Clarification

The question asked was: Can a person operate Field Day at their club station and then go home and operate Field Day under their own call sign? Paul Bourque, N1SFE, ARRL Contest Program Manager responded: Yes -- A person can operate the club station and also work under their own call sign

[BVARC] W5RH -- Big Give Away This Saturday June 12th (rain or shine!!!)

*W5RH -- Big Give Away This Saturday June 12th (rain or shine!!!) * * If you can think of it, I am giving it away. * *I am cleaning out my garage of a significant amount of Ham Radio stuff, junque, things, * *parts, coax, variable caps, coils, power supplies, antennas and antenna parts, mobile

Re: [BVARC] W5RH -- Big Give Away This Saturday June 12th (rain or shi ne!!!)

As the original note says > Hours: 9 to Noon (no early birds, please) > On Jun 9, 2021, at 12:53 PM, Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC > wrote: > > Hours: 9 to Noon (no early birds, please) Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list

Re: [BVARC] W5RH -- Big Give Away This Saturday June 12th (rain or shine!!!)

2 Days until the big Give Away from W5RH *9 to Noon at ** 9031 Troulon Drive 77036 (29.68991, -95.54215) * Virus-free. www.avast.com

[BVARC] W5RH Big Give Away

The event is over. Literally, a complete success. All the stuff was taken. Some metal and pvc left for heavy trash on Monday. Perfect. I appreciate all who showed up and took home a few treasures. Nice to meet the new folks too. Thank you for helping me clear my garage.More to come

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

If you are an ARRL member you get a coupon on your birthday to spend as you wish. I think it is $10but you still gotta pay shipping. Almost better to buy off of Amazon, if you are a prime member. RH

Re: [BVARC] Anybody have a suggestion for who may be able to repair my Kenwood TS 570?

I’ve used him in the past. Excellent response, logistics and work. Rick. W5RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Jun 22, 2021, at 2:15 PM, Jeffrey Carson via BVARC wrote: > > oops, looks like he is in San Antonio, having some deja Vu!. > > On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 02:14:32 PM CDT, Jeffrey Carso

Re: [BVARC] HAM RADIO NIGHT AT THE SKEETERS

Rick Hiller -- 2 tickets On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 5:11 PM Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: > This is your last chance to get on the list for tickets to HAM RADIO NIGHT > AT THE SKEETERS this year. > > The Drop Dead date for ordering is July 1st > > > > The Date WILL BE JULY 29th. This is ALSO LADIE

Re: [BVARC] Ham plumbers

Just ask the question Lots of hands on experience in lots of different areas within the club membership. Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Jun 30, 2021, at 5:13 PM, Mike Lambert via BVARC wrote: > > To be clear: I wanted to ask them a question, I'm not looking for someone > to do a job.

[BVARC] No BVARC Blast this week

Sorry, there will be no News Blast on Sunday.Stay tuned for next week’s Blast. Full of surprises. 73..El Editorio Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] No BVARC Blast this week

You are welcome to take the helm. No mutiny required. Just let me know when.. Tnx > On Jul 10, 2021, at 9:27 AM, Larry Riendeau via BVARC wrote: > > I see a pay cut in the future for El Editorio! > > 73 > K5LER > >> On Jul 10, 2021, at 09:23, R

Re: [BVARC] (no subject)

For 2 meters..Mount it upside down, concave'd side facing down Drill a hole in the center for a SO-234 panel mount and fasten it to the dish, ensuring electrical connection to the dish. . Solder in a 1/4 wl, 19'ish inch whip to the top, wire side. Connect your coax and talk! Rick -- W5R

[BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST # 70 210725

[image: image.png] *BVARC NEWS BLAST Issue # 70* *--Ice Cream Social -- DELAYED until October * *--Join the Slow Speed CW Net -- Thursday 8PM* *--Skeeters Baseball Night -- This Thursday* *NETS* *BVARC Stir Crazy Net -- * Tune into 146.94 every weekday at Noon for a fun, information p

[BVARC] Subject: BVARC News Blast #71 210801

[image: image.png] *BVARC NEWS BLAST Issue # 71* *--Skeeters Baseball Night a Success* *--Ice Cream Social -- DELAYED until October * *--Join the Slow Speed CW Net -- Thursday 8PM* *-- VE License Test this coming Saturday* *NETS* *BVARC Stir Crazy Net -- * Tune into 146.94 every weekday

[BVARC] Fwd: Subject: BVARC News Blast #71 210801

BVARC News BLAST Correction. Slow Speed CW Net is *8 PM / 0100 UTC*...not 0200.UTC Thanks to an eagle eyed reader !!! El Jefe y Editorio Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/lis

Re: [BVARC] Net problems

I think it would be prudent to place an abridged version of Jeff and JP's notes in the next Beacon. Both well stated, Gents!!! 73...RH On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 3:35 PM JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: > Jeff, you've hit on a very important point. I've always been a "group" > kinda guy, starting wi

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Board of Directors Meeting on Saturday!

Either one is good..73RH On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 1:15 PM Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: > err, let me know whether both *are *helpful... > > -- > *From:* BVARC on behalf of Jeff Greer via BVARC > > *Sent:* Thursday, August 5, 2021 1:07 PM > *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY A

[BVARC] Succinct HF Antenna Book

Chuck, W5PR, of the TX DX Society, passed on a great book about HF antennas Chuck writes, "There was a study done on this by Stanford in 1967 for the army: Stanford Research Institute Field Guide To Simple HF Dipoles" Available at https://www.dxzone.com/qsy32265-a-field-guide-to-simple-hf-dipole

[BVARC] NEWS BLAST # 72 210808

[image: image.png] *BVARC NEWS BLAST Issue # 72* *--BVARC Zoom Meeting this Thursday 7PM * *--QSO Today Virtual Hamfest next weekend* *--License Classes next weekend* *NETS* *BVARC Stir Crazy Net -- * Tune into 146.94 every weekday at Noon for a fun, information packed 1 hour. Check in

[BVARC] Editors Comment on the Weekly News Blast

This week's issue has generated a few comments on the display of the newsletter. Apparently, my copy and pasting from one week to the next has caught up with me. (Kind of like you and your first cousin trying to have normal children). So for next week, I will start from scratch. I will also ke

[BVARC] Rag Chew Net Topic

Topic for discussion on the 3910 7PM Rag Chew Net for tonight is " Contact Logging". What do you use and why, etc. RegardsJohn, K5LKJ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/b

[BVARC] Another On-line Antenna Book

Yesterday in my QSO Today Expo talk a Ham mentioned the Practical Antenna Book by Joe Carr. A great book for general antenna knowledge with about 630 some pages. Another Ham chatted a link to a downloadable version. Just under 10 Megs. Go to: https://www.ea1uro.com/pdf/practical_antenna_handb

Re: [BVARC] The Big Boy 4014 Tomorrow

We saw it speed by at Beltway 8 and 290 at one of the road grade crossings just inside the Beltway about 2:45. Loud and classic. Glad we took the time to go see it. Rick -- W5RH

Re: [BVARC] lafayette shortwave receiver. $125

Eddie, You don't know how many times I had to hold myself back from sending you an "I'll take it" note today. I have wanted one of those since I was a fledgling teenager. You might still get a note late tonight in a weaker moment. Thanks...Rick.

[BVARC] A Contest for Non-Contesters -- This Weekend

I am by no means a contester. I may do Field Day and TX QSO Party, all Phone. But this weekend is the NAQP -- North American QSO Party -- Phone. I do this one too. So should you. This is a contest for everyone, neophyte to Old Timer.. Here is why. 1) It involves mostly North American statio

[BVARC] BVARC News Blast # 72 210823

[image: image.png] BVARC News Blast #72 --John Stratton N5AUS on Zoom via TDXS -- Re: LoTW --- Wings Over Houston Airshow call for Ham Ops has been made - Apologies, no News Blast the past 2 weeksI forgot twice -- SRI *NETS* *BVARC Stir Crazy Net -- * Tune into 146.

[BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST 210905

*NETS* *BVARC Stir Crazy Net -- * Tune into 146.94 every weekday at Noon for a fun, information packed 1 hour. Check in and maintain your sanity and improve your Ham Radio knowledge. Spread the word. All are invited, as with all BVARC nets and activities. *Monday Night Net *-- 8PM, Septem

[BVARC] Repeat note about a new e-book about Z Matching

Electronic Design just offered a nice 39 page e-book about Impedance Matching. I know I have sent this out before, but, IMHO, worth a repeat. To find it just Google --electronic design library impedance matching-- This will give you a link to part 1 PDF -- click. Then click Series:

Re: [BVARC] W5RRR JSCARC HF Net

Assume CDT/CST versus UTC.Correct? RH Virus-free. www.avast.com

[BVARC] QSO Today Hamfest Videos On-Demand

If you missed a video presentation at the recent QSO Today Hamfest on-line, they all are available on-demand until Monday 9/13/21. Google"QSO Today Ham Expo" -- and sign in. Then click "Expo Videos" on the top bar. This takes you to a 'by name' alphabetical listing of all of the videos. Cli

[BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST 9-12-21

*TEXAS QSO PARTY -- A Fun Event for Texas HF'ers -- details below* *NETS* *BVARC Stir Crazy Net -- * Tune into 146.94 every weekday at Noon for a fun, information packed 1 hour. Check in and maintain your sanity and improve your Ham Radio knowledge. Spread the word. All are invited, as with

[BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST 9-20-21

*TEXAS QSO PARTY -- It's Over --- It was Fun* *NETS* *BVARC Stir Crazy Net -- *Tune into 146.94 every weekday at Noon for a fun, information packed 1 hour. Check in and maintain your sanity and improve your Ham Radio knowledge. Spread the word. All are invited, as with all BVARC nets and ac

Re: [BVARC] Looking for telescoping mast

Ralphs Electronics Telephone Rd. GL. RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Sep 22, 2021, at 5:46 PM, Michael Giannaccio via BVARC > wrote: > > A friend of mine is looking for a telescoping mast in the 20-30 foot range. > Something similar to a Rohn H20 or H30. > > If anyone has one for sale le

Re: [BVARC] Logbook of the world has stopped working

I just updated TQSL and my new certificate. Loaded the new certificate thru the tqsl app.not by double clicking. Works great. Rick. W5RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Sep 25, 2021, at 2:07 PM, Chris Luppens KG5BBF via BVARC > wrote: > > Had same happen to me. I did a manual file uplo

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