Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

Brilliant! On Wed, Mar 10, 2021, 12:22 AM Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: > OK, what is an FSD? It is a Field Strength Drone. It’s an idea I am sure > others have had, and I don’t expect to get around to designing or patenting > such a thing. But inventions are often just the merging of new > tec

Re: [BVARC] Looking for a used computer monitor

I have a couple of square (not wide screen) flat screen Dell monitors that I was going to use on a Linux machine back before Ubuntu supported wide screen. Would these be useful? On Mon, Sep 6, 2021, 1:40 AM Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: > If anyone happens to have a a used computer monitor of 2

Re: [BVARC] September BVARC newsletter now online

I would opt for that. On Mon, Aug 29, 2022, 5:56 PM Howard Bingham via BVARC wrote: > Why not try use of e-mailing a PDF version to those who wish to get it > that was as an "OPTION" to save a few $$$ > > What with the PRICE OF PAPER and POSTAGE ESCALATING every year. > > My DUES MAILED TODAY, s

Re: [BVARC] Good Coax?

ABR is local and very good. Standard and custom lengths. You pick the connectors, or just buy the cable. On Wed, Oct 26, 2022, 9:52 AM Hassan Thomas via BVARC wrote: > Hello BRAZOS, > > Curious what folks think of the wireman >

Re: [BVARC] BVARC BEAACON November 2022

Excellent work. Much easier and more convienient to read on the phone than on paper! On Sun, Oct 30, 2022, 6:41 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: > here is the brand new BVARC beacon > be the first on your block to read it. > Collect them all. > > > ___

Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

I think you can listen to anything. On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:19 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC wrote: > Are those frequencies not outside VHF privileges for ham radio? Am I > missing something?? > > 73, > W5AKC > > Darren > W5AKC > -- > *From:* BVARC on behalf of Christ

Re: [BVARC] Europe trip - radio?

When you connect to a repeater in another country via Echolink, should you follow the same protocol? On Sun, Mar 26, 2023, 6:49 PM Thomas Krahn via BVARC wrote: > Shannon, > > The EU countries you listed are all CEPT members. Wit an US license you > can simply append the country callsign to your

Re: [BVARC] Link for Bvarc on Facebook

Ditto On Wed, Aug 30, 2023, 10:16 PM rodney martinez via BVARC wrote: > Glad our club has a group site on FB. Personally though, I have not used > FB in 20 yrs. I just have a personal beef with that little brat > Zuckenberg. No reason for anybody else to use it though. > > 73, > Rod > NK5Q >

Re: [BVARC] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF

Someone may correct me on this, but except for a period during WW I, I don't think there has ever been a law prohibiting the use of a receiver at any frequency. Even if there were, it would be difficult to enfource. Tom Watson, WZ8Q On Aug 29, 2017 7:13 AM, "Gayle Dotts via BVARC" wrote: > Out

Re: [BVARC] FOR SALE!

Are the file cabinets legal or letter size? Tom Watson, WZ8Q On Sep 29, 2017 1:58 PM, "Scott Medbury via BVARC" wrote: > I have a 2 drawer and 4 drawer file cabinet that I no longer need. I would > like $20 for the 2 drawer and $40 for the 4 drawer. > > 2 – four shelf storage units – Steel with

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: West Gulf Division Director Ballot Delivery Delays

Ron, I have not read about the candidates or attended the meetings, but I trust your judgment. Who should I vote for? Tom Watson, WZ8Q, former neighbor On Fri, Oct 18, 2019, 6:55 PM Ron Litt via BVARC just got mine today. ! > > On Fri, Oct 18, 2019, 14:10 wrote: > >> At last. My ballot has

Re: [BVARC] Antenna Theory Technical Question

What would happen if you made the legs of the dipole out of computer ribbon cable tied together at the feed end and open at the other? Would that be similar to what you are talking about? From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Martin Blaise via BVARC Sent: Thursday, January

Re: [BVARC] Hams near you Map

Interesting! There are a lot more of us than I thought. Tom Watson, WZ8Q On Sat, Sep 19, 2020, 9:05 PM Glen Jenkins via BVARC wrote: > Enter your call sign, address, grid square or zip code and it will show > other hams in your area. https://haminfo.tetranz.com/map > 73s, > Glen Jenkins,P.E >

Re: [BVARC] Mail forwarding services?

Really? Tom Watson, WZ8Q On Wed, Dec 9, 2020, 8:21 PM Keith NM5G via BVARC wrote: > >1. Buy a hand gun. >2. Learn how to use it. >3. Get a handgun carry license >4. Install security devices to let you know when someone is on your >property. >5. Feel secure. > > > > 73, K

Re: [BVARC] Antenna wire?

I’m assembling something similar. I seriously doubt if I will ever add and amplifier to get above 100 Watts, so as I understand it, 14 AWG should be sufficient for an OCF dipole. But what if I should somehow, someday come into possession of a legal limit amplifier. Would 14 AWG still be sufficie

Re: [BVARC] Connecting Multiple Audio Sources

You may want to consider an inexpensive audio mixer. A mixer delivers multiple audio inputs into a single (or stereo pair) output. A mixer allows you to control the volume of each input signal separately. On Fri, Jan 1, 2021, 5:11 AM Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: > Hello all, > > I am interested

Re: [BVARC] Countdown to MSWE 2012

Bingo! Tom Watson, WZ8Q On Mar 5, 2015 1:35 PM, "WILLIS COOKE via BVARC" wrote: > The Boy Scouts are potential Coasties. Unfortunately most of us hams are > just potential Silent keys! > > > Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, > TDXS Contest Chairman > K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS > > ---

Re: [BVARC] Today is........ S.F. B. Morse's Birthday

.And we still learn it. I spend about 15 minutes a day at it. I'm at Koch level "P" now at 23 WPM and character spacing at 3.5 normal. I add one letter a week and it's working. Speaking of Morse, there is an interesting article in the July, 1922 issue of a magazine named "Radio Broadcast" that des

[BVARC] Vote on Texas House Bill 939...

Yesterday's unofficial vote count in the Texas House on HB-939 (emergency generator bill) attached. TX HB-939.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] 4th of July

Can we assume that radios are more dangerous than guns, because it requires more effort to obtain the credentials to legally use them? ;-) From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2015 11:56 PM To: kk...@arrl.net; BRAZOS VALLEY AMAT

Re: [BVARC] The Art of Electronics -- Horowitz and Hill

WOW! Thanks. Tom WZ8Q From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jon Noxon via BVARC Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2015 6:31 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Jon Noxon; rhil...@sdicgm.com; K5HM Subject: Re: [BVARC] The Art of Electronics -- Horowitz and Hill …and her

Re: [BVARC] Airline pilot after ops maintenance review

Doesn’t take a college degree or a GED or even a competency test to operate a semi-automatic rifle either. From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Eddie Runner via BVARC Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 7:54 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Eddie Runner Subject: Re: [BVAR

Re: [BVARC] Excellent video of how a receiver actually works!

Thank you! This guy is an excellent presenter. So many others skip steps that they assume everyone already knows, but Paul leaves nothing out –good not only with theory, but full of practical information. From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bill Crowell, N4HPG via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Off topic subject

Consider switching to Magic Jack. You can keep you old landline phone number, call anywhere north of Guatemala any time for free. It uses VoIP, so you do need a good internet connection. You can get the adaptor for around $50 and the annual cost is about $40. That’s $40/year. We have had Magic

Re: [BVARC] Paint and antennas

Gayle, I’ve been researching the exact same question, but have not found a definitive answer. Some think it makes no difference; others are skeptical. Below is an exchange I had recently with Al Andzik (WB0TGE) about painting his “Mighty Woof” copper tube 2m/70 cm design ( http://www.hamradi

Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector

Speaking of woodchucks and humor, the following links to a Larry Lujack (WLS Chicago circa 1970) Animal Stories episode about same. My apologies to all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z_fBrQnVBU &list=RDOu26LPdBNEA&inde

Re: [BVARC] Fw: Changes to the POTA Event

What is a POTA? On Sat, Feb 3, 2024, 3:22 PM Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC wrote: > Good Afternoon, > > My better judgement aside, I decided to chime in on this topic. > > First and foremost. I want to thank Anthony and Kori and all the members > involved in the POTA events. I do think there were

Re: [BVARC] the phase out of landline phone service

Is there a way to run a fax machine over VoIP? On Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 3:19 PM Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: > At work, we're having to convert all our old POTS lines to VoIP. The > telcos don't want to spend the money to keep the old copper phone lines > working. You'll still be able to have a Vo

Re: [BVARC] From the Wayback Machine -- A little SOS History

Very interesting! On Mon, Aug 19, 2024, 8:08 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > From *Historyfacts.com* > > “SOS” doesn’t actually stand for anything. > > After more than a century of use as a maritime distress signal, “SOS” has > become shorthand for just about any emergency. You may have heard