[BVARC] Great interview

Anyone that flies, this is a great interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7_lzeY23dI Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are av

[BVARC] Lightning

Most lightning damage done in a house is due to a poor grounding system on the AC service. All service panels should have at least 1 8ft ground rod with a min of #6 ground wire going to the panel board. The size of this conductor is dependent on the size of the service. In many cases, this ground

Re: [BVARC] Lightning

;t know how to proceed. On 5/27/21 2:25 PM, Robert Polinski via BVARC wrote: Most lightning damage done in a house is� due to a poor grounding system on the AC service. All service panels should have at least 1 8ft ground rod with a min of #6 ground wire going to the panel board. The size of th

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ Lightning Strike - Seeking guidance

Allen, you need to bond your ham ground with your AC ground. Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of Mark Brantana via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2021 3:47 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; TDXS Reflector ; CTDXCC Cc: Mark Brantana ; Allen Brier N5XZ ; Allen Brier Subject: Re: [BVARC]

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ Lightning Strike - Seeking guidance

vels down the wiring and into the earth so the voltage & current will be many times lower, still high, but not millions of volts. Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of terry leatherland via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2021 5:09 PM To: Robert Polinski via BVARC Cc: terry leatherland Sub

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ Lightning Strike - Seeking guidance

This is also a National Electrical Code requirement ( That all ground rods be bonded together ) which could result in an insurance denial of claim in event someone smart enough to see that they weren’t. Not likely but possible. Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of Robert Polinski via BVARC Sent

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ Lightning Strike - Seeking guidance

Most use MOV’s and once they take a big hit they are useless. Do not put a Home Depot $15.00 plug strip/ surge protector protecting a $3000.00 radio. Tripplite makes some good surge protectors From: BVARC On Behalf Of Robert Polinski via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2021 5:43 PM To: &#x

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ Lightning Strike - Seeking guidance

Mike Holt is an expert in grounding & bonding. He has lots of books & you tube videos, this one shows ham radio tower grounding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXYYXAD9Alk From: BVARC On Behalf Of Robert Polinski via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2021 6:01 PM To: 'BRAZOS V

Re: [BVARC] looking for a radio that can

I have both a Yaesu FT8800 & an Icom 2720 both do 2m & 70CM have duel displays (I have 3 FT 8800s) both for sale. Robert KD5YVQ -Original Message- From: BVARC On Behalf Of Mike Lambert via BVARC Sent: Friday, July 09, 2021 3:36 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Mike Lambert S

Re: [BVARC] Non-Ham but Raining Cats and Dog!

I have quite a few cats I am fostering that need homes. Kittens to adult cats. All are spade or neutered. If you are interested please contact me at kd5...@arrl.net From: BVARC On Behalf Of Kelli Medbury via BVARC Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2021 3:10 PM To: BRAZOS V

[BVARC] FM

I see the FCC is going to allow FM on the CB band. Robert 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

Re: [BVARC] FM

1, 7:43 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: I see the FCC is going to allow FM on the CB band. Robert Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org <mailto:BVARC@bvarc.org> http://mail.bvar

Re: [BVARC] Net problems

As the 94 trustee I am going to give a quick statement. I did not hear the net so I cannot comment on what was or was not said. The rules on the 94 (and most other repeaters) are 1. That it is not a closed repeater, every ham is welcome. If you want to have a private chat were outside

Re: [BVARC] The Big Boy 4014 Tomorrow

The display, along with the train it pulls, is at the Amtrack station. The boiler is fired all day as it takes a long time to fire it up from cold. There are 2 reasons the display time ends a 3. One to allow the UP employees off time before the next day of travel & the second is for security. Th

Re: [BVARC] Dead and Malfunctioning Computer Monitors - Don't throw them out - Lessons Learned.

The puffed out caps were made 10 to 20 years ago. Millions were made using a stolen electrolyte formula that was bad (one Chinese co from another) Used in all types of electronics, TV s monitors, even Dell & HP computers. I have several monitors & a tv in my shop that had these caps in them. All

Re: [BVARC] My low audio on 2 m.

I can replace the caps for you, contact me a kd5...@arrl.net I will be working in the Sugar Land area next week. Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of David F. Reed via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 2:56 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: David F. Reed Su

Re: [BVARC] Radio Repair

In the old days, most hams had the skill & tools to make most repairs. Over the last 20 or so years, technology has changed. To repair most modern equipment, you need expensive desoldering tools, soldering equipment, air soldering units, etc, just to remove the part for testing or replacement. M

Re: [BVARC] Radio Repair

? Hopefully others will utilize my expertise for their needs even if they can do the work for themselves. I see this no different than yard work or oil changes. 73's Ameenah AG5VZ, WRMY872 On Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 12:29 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wro

Re: [BVARC] PC repair

Laptop or desktop? What does it do or not do? Brand? Contact me directly, my e mail is in the roster. Robert KD5YVQ -Original Message- From: BVARC On Behalf Of Brent Levit via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 3:44 PM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Brent Levit Subject: [BVARC] PC repair He

Re: [BVARC] Small length of tubing wanted

Metal Supermarket 10700 Corporate Dr #118 Stafford, TX 77477 832-939-4600 Look in their cut & scrap pile. -Original Message- From: BVARC On Behalf Of David F. Reed via BVARC Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2021 5:35 PM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: David F. Reed Subject: [BVARC] Small length o

Re: [BVARC] RFI

David, put several ferrite beads on the USB (Both ends) and the network cable & any other cables feeding the computer. (printer, etc) May also need a choke in the feedline. Robert KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of David F. Reed via BVARC Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2021 6:24 PM To: bvarc@bvarc.

Re: [BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST #104 22-01-16

To those looking for the 146.940 KE5OOG repeater, I do not know where it is, but you are welcome to use the 146.940 KG5EEO repeater! Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2022 6:59 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; TDXS List Cc: Rick Hiller

Re: [BVARC] ARISS Contact - Request for loaner gear

Gee we went from $5000 worth of equipment to a $7.25 boafang, maybe something in the middle mite work. How bout a 50 to 75 watt mobile radio hooked up to a beam antenna on a tripod. The most reverting thing of this thread is fact that ANYONE in the government would be concerned about spending go

Re: [BVARC] ARISS Contact - Request for loaner gear

Gee we went from $5000 worth of equipment to a $7.25 boafang, maybe something in the middle mite work. How bout a 50 to 75 watt mobile radio hooked up to a beam antenna on a tripod. The most reverting thing of this thread is fact that ANYONE in the government would be concerned about spending go

Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

In the state of Texas, county government’s are prohibited from requiring permitting or inspections on any construction with a few exceptions. Sewage & septic systems, waterwells, some land use coverage (dealing with storm water runoff) Roads as in subdivisions. Cities, can require permits and i

[BVARC] FW: masts & towers

From: Robert Polinski Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 4:01 PM To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' Subject: RE: [BVARC] masts & towers In the state of Texas, county government’s are prohibited from requiring permitting or inspections on any construction with a few exceptions. Sewage

Re: [BVARC] Portable Generators Fw: Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday

Best generators for ham use are inverter generators. I recommend a Honda EU2000. Good clean power. BVARC has run all the radios at field day several years on my EU2000. Advantages, clean power, 60 hz 120v no fluctuating, light weight 50 lb, quiet, long run time up to 14 hrs on a gal of gas, you

Re: [BVARC] Wanted

What problems are you having with it? Robert KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of Martin Denning via BVARC Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2022 11:44 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Martin Denning Subject: [BVARC] Wanted Looking for someone to fix a Kenwood TL-922 Linear Amplifier. Will

Re: [BVARC] Wanted

What problems are you having with it? Robert KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of Martin Denning via BVARC Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2022 11:44 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Martin Denning Subject: [BVARC] Wanted Looking for someone to fix a Kenwood TL-922 Linear Amplifier. Will

Re: [BVARC] Looking for parts to build a Balun

If you know what you are looking for, Mouser is great. I ordered 2 Darlington transistors to repair a big screen monitor last nite a 7PM and the UPS delivered them 10:15 this morning. From: BVARC On Behalf Of Gus Bernard via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2022 10:38 AM To: Rudolph Ackerman ;

Re: [BVARC] News Blast 050922 -- Special Edition -- Bob Heil on Zoom on Thursday

Small trivia, Bob Heil developed the high power Talk Box for Joe Walsh later used famously used by peter Frampton. Bob gave one to Peter as a Christmas present in 1974 Robert KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Monday, May 09, 2022 7:45 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR

[BVARC] Bob Heil

A bit of trivia on Bob Heil. In the early 1970's Bob developed the high power Talk-box for Joe Walsh. In 1974 he gave one to Peter Frampton for a Christmas present. He made it a success in the Frampton song Do You Feel Like We Do. And now you know the rest of the story. Robert KD5YVQ

Re: [BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST May 15th 220515

Moving the net? Robert KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2022 8:31 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; TDXS List Cc: Rick Hiller Subject: [BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST May 15th 220515 Nets this week. The ever present Stir Crazy Net at no

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

Field day is a great place for new hams. You learn to set up antennas, radios & feedlines. All hams can operate all bands regardless of class of License. You do not need to bring anything but yourself. All will be provided. Robert KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of Mike Knedr via BVARC Sent:

Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

You can leave as much as you want, or you can bury it. The problem with burying it as you cannot check the clamp to make sure it stays tight. If you want or need it to go below ground level, go to a home center and by a yard sprinkler valve box. Put it over the buried rod to give you access to t

Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

Do not preform any electrical work unless you are comfortable as to what you are doing. Do not in any case ground the 3rd prong of an electrical cord to a ground rod that is not bonded to your electrical service. You could cause an electrical potential difference between ground thru your equipme

Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

ou for the information. I have a semlex sec-1235m power supply. It doesn't seem to have a chassis ground like the radio and the tuner does. Does it need to be grounded? On Mon, May 23, 2022, 1:53 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: Do not preform an

Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

Pritchard Subject: Re: [BVARC] Ground rod Robert, my shack ground rod is about 15 feet away from the house ground rod. Can I just run a heavy wire between the two as a good fix? JP, K5JPP On 05/23/2022 5:44 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: My pos

Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

CLUB Cc: JP Pritchard Subject: Re: [BVARC] Ground rod Robert, my shack ground rod is about 15 feet away from the house ground rod. Can I just run a heavy wire between the two as a good fix? JP, K5JPP On 05/23/2022 5:44 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >

[BVARC] Ground rods

If any one is interested in ground rod resistance, you can watch the link below. One thing I want watchers to note, they have 2 50ft ground rods connected together, they hook the hot side of a 120v ckt to them and it only pulls 13 amps (not enough to trip a breaker), that is why the grounding syste

[BVARC] grounding

If any one is interested in ground rod resistance, you can watch the link below. One thing I want watchers to note, they have 2 50ft ground rods connected together, they hook the hot side of a 120v ckt to them and it only pulls 13 amps (not enough to trip a breaker), that is why the grounding syste

Re: [BVARC] grounding

John, they do make thread together rods, when I did commercial communications I have used them at comm sites. Here, a 10ft ground rod is fine as are wet gumbo soil makes a pretty good ground. The NEC requires 2 ground rods or a ground rod and a ufer ground, which can be rebar in the slab, metal

Re: [BVARC] grounding

think the pipe thing is a real bad idea. Given that it is an AT&T thing, do you have any suggestions other than what I have done? Ron Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows From: Robert Polinski via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>

Re: [BVARC] grounding

ft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows From: Robert Polinski via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 8:29 PM To: john Parmalee <mailto:jparma...@aol.com> ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: Robert Polinski <mailto:emdho

Re: [BVARC] Soil composition and the need for radials

DAMP clay soil is a fair conductor as far as AC grounds go. RF grounds are a another matter. The higher the freq. the more a good ground plane is needed. Most all vertical antennas will require some sort of ground system radials. If you bury the radials in good conducting soil, you can get by wi

Re: [BVARC] Hex Crimper for Large SB Series and Powerpole Connectors?

I solder all my power pole, even the large ones 250A. Never comes loose or develops a bad connection. The large ones take a small torch or a big soldering iron. Put a piece of heatsrink tubing on the wire and after you solder it slide it on to the barrel of the power pole. Connection will look grea

Re: [BVARC] UPS Issue

Allen, leave the batteries on the bench for 24 hrs if they drop below 12.5 their bad. Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of Allen Brier via BVARC Sent: Friday, July 15, 2022 4:40 PM To: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' Cc: n...@earthlink.net Subject: [BVARC] UPS Issue I

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

Take them to costal metals on Hempstead, they will pay you cash for them -Original Message- From: BVARC On Behalf Of Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via BVARC Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2022 4:36 PM To: Mike Lambert via BVARC Cc: Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN Subject: Re: [BVARC] For those looking for

Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest Planning

Does anybody ever used a moonraker HF vertical antenna? I have a job that they want one mounted on a metal roof. Anyone have any experience with this antenna. Robert KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2022 9:40 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RAD

Re: [BVARC] Solder help

There are several issues here, first, the washer is so large the heat from your soldering gun or iron is being wicked away not allowing the surface (of the washer) to get hot enough to melt the solder. Both surface & wire need to be at the solder melting temp. The second problem is the surface m

Re: [BVARC] Solder help

If you need holes drilled in your plate or want terminals brazed on, I have the equipment to do this. Just contact me. My contact info is in the BVARC roster. Robert KD5YVQ -Original Message- From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2022 7:15 PM To: BRA

Re: [BVARC] Genset Service?

Do note, the operator at the sw fert location is not the same as in the past. Southwest Mower service operated it some time back but no longer. Southwest Mower service still has 2 locations, one at Willowbend & Post oak & the other on Main st (90) just south of Gessner in Mo city. Robert KD5YVQ

Re: [BVARC] Dipole - one day ok, next day high SWR

When making outdoor connections, use a little silicone grease on the outside of the fitting then wrap 3m 88 tape 1 layer thick around the fitting. Next add a layer or 2 of the 3m 2228 Tape then outer layers of 88. Always use 3M 88 tape outside. It is rated a higher temp than 33. Never use a chea

Re: [BVARC] Dipole - one day ok, next day high SWR

cked badly and wasn’t performing well but I’ve never had a white connector in many years of dealing with towers. Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aol-news-email-weather-video/id646100661> On Friday, October 14, 2022, 9:20 AM, Robert Polinski

[BVARC] Wings over Dallas

Good explanation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C342dfNPCyg 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.ma

[BVARC] For Sale

For sale 2 Variac W10MT2 autotransformer. These are great if you work on old equipment where you need to bring the voltage up slowly 120v in 130v out 10amps $85 each Robert KD5YVQ 713 248-1381 E mail emdhous...@cebridge.net Brazos Valley Amateur R

[BVARC] For Sale

Cushcraft antenna contact KD5YVQ emdhous...@cebridge.net or 713 248 1381 Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available

[BVARC] For Sale

For sale Cushcraft A505S 6M 5 element beam. Never outside but used for 4 field days (like new) New $399 Can be yours for $150. Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.o

Re: [BVARC] For Sale

bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On Behalf Of Robert Polinski via BVARC Sent: Monday, November 21, 2022 8:46 PM To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > Cc: Robert Polinski mailto:emdhous...@cebridge.net> > Subject: [BVARC] For Sale For sale Cushcraft

Re: [BVARC] Echolink Help Needed

Note, most routers need to be port forwarded to run echolink from a computer run on a network for echolink to work Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Friday, January 20, 2023 4:08 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Rick Hiller Subject: Re: [BVARC] Echolink

Re: [BVARC] Echolink Help Needed

The 146.94 repeater has no Echolink node. Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of STEVE FLOWERS via BVARC Sent: Friday, January 20, 2023 7:15 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: STEVE FLOWERS Subject: Re: [BVARC] Echolink Help Needed All, What's the echolink code for BVARC's node? or

[BVARC] Removing antenna

To all that responded to the person looking for someone to remove his tower. Be sure you have someone that is experienced in antenna work to at least observe your work. This tower is 15 to 20 ft high collapsed. There are power lines very close to the tower. NO tower or antenna is worth someone's li

Re: [BVARC] Echo link for Stir Crazy Net

No, no echo link or fusion on the repeater. Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of JONathan Taylor via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 1:46 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: JONathan Taylor Subject: [BVARC] Echo link for Stir Crazy Net Is it possible to access the Srir Crazy

Re: [BVARC] Echo link for Stir Crazy Net

15, 2023 2:24 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Mike Hardwick ; Robert Polinski Subject: Re: [BVARC] Echo link for Stir Crazy Net Not at this time. It’s being planned for the future. Mike Hardwick On Feb 15, 2023, at 2:08 PM, Robert Polinski via BVARC wrote:  No, no echo

Re: [BVARC] Icom 52a CTCSS / RX CTCSS confusion

The Texas VHF-FM Society, the group that regulates the repeaters in Texas. Now requires all repeaters to have a CTCSS tone to access, They do not require a repeater to broadcast a tone. Tones are selected to prevent a distant signal from bringing up a repeater far away. There is a 146.940 repea

Re: [BVARC] Icom 52a CTCSS / RX CTCSS confusion

oss the entire United States? When I ask that question all I hear is crickets.. ☺️ Chris WB5ITT ex WR5AOK Trustee/Owner W5APX Beaumont 146.94 and Lake Charles 146.88, both 100 Hz and full time linked Soon adding 29.65- , 53.05-, along with 224.4/444.5 On Thu, Feb 23, 2023, 2:52 AM Robe

Re: [BVARC] Here is a relaxing, fun, educational, highly beneficial and "good for you and ham radio" way to spend an hour or two at the Hamfest

The table should be equipped with a dim bulb current limiter power supply. Plugging in equipment that is old and has not been used in a long time can result in shorted power supply caps. These can result in them blowing up or fire emitting from them and dangerous fumes. If you plug it into a di

Re: [BVARC] Dim bulb current limiting power supply

The dim bulb is mainly for line powered stuff,I will put one together and bring it. You can also use one for dc powered stuff using LV bulbs Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2023 3:54 AM To: Robert Polinski via BVARC Cc: John Chauvin Subject

[BVARC] Repeater

I have given the hams at NASA W5RRR permission to use the 146.940 repeater to NOTA (Nasa on the Air) during the day to inform and report on the upcoming space flights. They will not interfere with the basic use of the repeater or our nets. A number of years ago they would broadcast the NASA select

Re: [BVARC] babes motorcycles and radios.

Always connect any radio direct (thru a fuse close to the battery) to the battery if it puts out 10W or more. Always check the swr on the installation. Motorcycles have a poor ground plane, if you use VHF. Normally UHF (70cm) is not a problem. Running a radio with high swr can damage it, or at l

[BVARC] Meetings

I think several things have caused low attendance at BVARC meetings. First and foremost was the lack of meetings during the covid. Second was the fact that the meeting place has changed quite a few times in the last few years. As people get older, we like consistency. Same time, same place. I am no

Re: [BVARC] FW: Equipment from Estate

Gee, lighten up. If you don’t like it on facebook, why the hell do you view it? Never used it & never miss it. From: BVARC On Behalf Of Christopher Boone via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 6:15 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Christopher Boone Subject: Re: [BVARC] FW: Eq

Re: [BVARC] FW: Equipment from Estate

Someone needs to inventory and make a list of the equipment shown. Depending on condition, the list could be worth a few hundred to a few thousands. Does the person know how much he wants? It could be purchased by one member and each member could by what they want with the surplus going to BVARC. T

Re: [BVARC] For sale of Jeep wheels

My question is, why is a non bvarc member ( and maybe a non ham as no call is listed) complaining about what CLUB members list, post, or otherwise comment on a Club site? Non hams & club members are welcome to this site, but please do not be critical of dues paying club members. Get an updated

[BVARC] linux

Is there any linux experts out there that could provide me with information on a preferably an anduino base sound recorder with time stamp. If so contact me directly at emdhous...@cebridge.net Robert Polinski KD5YVQ

Re: [BVARC] Unsubscribing From this for sale list!

I know, Dwayne been a bully to me for years, now cut it out Dwayne or mike’s going to set you in the room with Al as he makes 200 contacts at 60wpm!! KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Friday, June 02, 2023 12:20 PM To: david.h...@gmail.com; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RAD

Re: [BVARC] Unsubscribing From this for sale list!

fact he can do CW and carry on a conversation at the same time. Dwayne On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 2:59 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: I know, Dwayne been a bully to me for years, now cut it out Dwayne or mike’s going to set you in the room with Al as he

Re: [BVARC] linux

? Hope you are doing good. Have you looked at my Icom 718? Respectfully yours, Tim Sloan N5JRY Patrick in the Matrix On Thu, Jun 1, 2023 at 3:09 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: Is there any linux experts out there that could provide me with informat

[BVARC] MSW

The battleship New Jersey has a complete ongoing series on You Tube showing all parts of retired ships. This is about MSW. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12fKZM1cNtY Robert Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Hack Alert

Another reminder, always put your email address in your address book. If they hack your email, you will see an email from yourself. which will indicate you have been hacked. Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of DAVID ELY via BVARC Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 2:27 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADI

Re: [BVARC] Portable Generac generator for Sale

I will take it Robert KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of Scott McKee via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 11:52 AM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Scott McKee Subject: [BVARC] Portable Generac generator for Sale Generac SVP5000 portable generator 5000 Watt continuous. Needs a little maintena

Re: [BVARC] Techniques for mitigating Lightning

First, make sure any ground rods or grounding system used in your ham shack is bonded to your house electrical ground. This is a common failure in lots of ham shacks. If a nearby strike induces voltage in your electrical system and your house ground has a higher resistance to ground than your shack

Re: [BVARC] Techniques for mitigating Lightning

;t be expensive to fix. Is there anything else I can do? Best, -Fox On 10/4/23 12:04, Robert Polinski via BVARC wrote: > First, make sure any ground rods or grounding system used in your ham > shack is bonded to your house electrical ground. This is a common > failure in lots of ham shack

Re: [BVARC] BVARC/TDXS/ECHO/KARS Field Day Meeting - This Sunday June 11, 2017 - 2 pm to 4 pm

You do not have to be a member (although your membership is welcome) to attend field day all welcome, hams or non hams! Robert From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Eddie Runner via BVARC Sent: Friday, June 09, 2017 3:02 PM To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' Cc: Eddie

Re: [BVARC] Old headphones needed

Go to guitar center, or ace electronics they both have mono to stereo adapters From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of K5IZO via BVARC Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 5:19 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: K5IZO Subject: Re: [BVARC] Old headphones needed Gee than

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Reminder - $100 Gift Certificate to the person who choses the selected Newsletter name.

BVARC Sideband From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of K5IZO via BVARC Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 3:50 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: K5IZO Subject: Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Reminder - $100 Gift Certificate to the person who choses the selected Newsletter name. It

Re: [BVARC] marine radio installation

Most galvanic corrosion problems on ships are caused by poor or badly installed AC systems. All ships must be installed with a floating or isolated neutral. Failure to do this will cause lots of corrosion. Many times electrical contractors or DYI unfamiliar with marine wiring will wire a boat ca

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Houston plastic source

Home depot in the glass dept (where they sell window glass) From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rob KC5RET via BVARC Sent: Monday, August 07, 2017 5:31 PM To: Kim Carr ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Rob KC5RET Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Houston plastic sou

Re: [BVARC] FW: JOTA/JOTI. - SCOTA

Note Camp Bonvay is not ½ way to Conroe but just south of Navasoda. From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Ralph (home) via BVARC Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2017 3:34 PM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Ralph (home) Subject: [BVARC] FW: JOTA/JOTI. - SCOTA Subject: FW: JOTA/JOTI.

Re: [BVARC] Remedies OT - Generator help needed.

Ron If you can get it to me I can clean it for you. If anyone has a generator or any seldom used gas engine, if you fill it with trifuel you will not have long storage problems. You can get trifuel at Home Depot or VP also has fuel you can get at NAPA or Northern Tool. This has over 2 year shelf

Re: [BVARC] Yaesu FT-857D

JP I also have an 857, if you are using the CAT to connect to a computer without a serial port, do note some serial to usb adapters will not work or will not work correctly with the cable. Make sure that is not the issue or the cat cable, I have one to try if needed. Robert KD5YVQ From: BVAR

Re: [BVARC] 08/28/2017 BVARC 2M net will stand down

Note to all 146.940 repeater users. The repeater will be used for ARES- Transtar emergency traffic till the disaster is over. All nets and regular traffic shall refrain from using this machine. All calls should be directed to net control N5TRS. Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. Robert

Re: [BVARC] Generator gas stabilizers

I am amazed at the extremes Hams will go to save a nickle! You can get a can of Trifuel or VP at Home Depot , Northern Tool or NAPA. Run the gas out of it and pour in the Trifuel. Run the engine for 5 min to be sure all the gas is out. Unit already for storage. If you need to run it for severa

Re: [BVARC] Civil lawyer help

You may be hard pressed to find a lawyer that will take the case. A 20 yr old with no insurance most likely has no assets to sue for. Lawyers sue for insurance, no insurance, no money. Unless you have uninsured motorist coverage you may be out of luck. You can sue and get a judgement against him

Re: [BVARC] Happy Birthday Motorola! | A Journey through time & innovation - YouTube

The video showed my second employer SE or Sterling Electronics, distributor of Motorola transistors back in the early 70s. I still have some SE stickers. Brings back memorys. KD5YVQ From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2017 7:

[BVARC] Ham Radio

Hams to the rescue. https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/radios/articles/360 686018-Sheriff-Wildfires-point-to-usefulness-of-old-technology/?NewsletterID =

Re: [BVARC] HELP! Computer video is hosed again!

That's why I still use Win 7, you cannot prevent fully win 10 from calling home. Have had lots of computer issues with 10 mainly in older computers upgraded to 10. Robert From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2017 10:3

Re: [BVARC] How Are You Doing???.............Arthur Caprio

This is a reminder to all, make sure your email address is in your address book, if someone hijacks you email address book, you will get emails from yourself letting you know it. Robert From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bob Tomlinson via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, January 1

Re: [BVARC] 50'+ of ladder line needed by tomorrow

You can go to any Tractor Supply and purchase electric fence insulators and make your own. They work well and will give you about 400 ohms. Robert From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 9:25 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR

[BVARC] Set up

I assume someone will be at the field day site around noon? Also I was going to set up internet access to Scott's house. I assume that is still needed? Someone else handling the network in the bldg.? if so when are they going to be there? Robert KD5YVQ ___

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