Dominic,
I would like to do the weekend thing on the Seawolf. I was a Navy Electricians
Mate on USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier. I can bring a sleeping bag for
overnighting, and maybe even MRE's to eat for a bunch of us.
I am 62 and would like the nostalgia alone, Sir
Rodney martinezsota...@yah
I like the Thursday dollar dog nights. Let Wife and I know when. We love
Baseball. Watching Astros right now whip Boston 5-1 in 8th inning. Were good
for 2 tix. Thanks for setting this up, Sir.
Rodney MartinezNK5Q (Me)KG5VPB (Gen Class Wife)SoTaxMe@yahoo.com832-423-5640
cell
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I fly my 4 foot flag 24/7/365 just to put it in the face of protesters that
want to put our country down. I served in military in 1976...how many of them
have even volunteered at a simple soup kitchen?
Rod
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On Mon, Jun 14, 2021 at 21:55, Scott Medbury via BVA
Just tell me what you need help with, Douglas. Wife is a General, and I am
Extra. But we always donate, or support causes outside of the club. We help
Vets and Police departments with many monthly donations to many of those
groups. And my buddy that I just pushed through his Tech rating is t
I sent the following email to your email link listed below, but it came back
undeliverable. So copy and pasting my response to you below on the group email:
Bill,
I have a spread of Drake tube type radios at my ranch about 6 hours west from
here. Only thing I dint have to finish the collection
Does anybody know how to get ahold of Bill Green directly? His email does not
work, his phone is a landline that cannot accept text, and when I call, it just
goes to VM.
He has a vacuum tube tester I wish to buy, but cannot connect.
Or if anybody else here has a tube tester, please contact me
73
I have no experience with FM on CB. I run a "highly modified" President
McKinley model CB with SSB for my 6 hour trips to the ranch and back. Say what
you want about 27 Mhz, but it is somewhat valuable when stuck on I-10 not
knowing why. Truckers on opposite side give constant reports of what
So I have an issue here about tonight's Net Control management.
He starts off the check-ins basically saying that if you don't have anything to
contribute, don't bother checking in. Then later in the transmissions he
basically said to one check-in that he didn't want "check-ins, and outs".
BV
Rodney (NK5Q) here.
Everybody, I want to apologize for posting the first email about Monday's Net
Control. I had no idea it would explode into the sh*tstorm it has become, and
unrelated issues as well.
I just had to speak my mind on how Net was disallowing check-ins without
traffic to report.
Tina and I had GMRS license, but let it expire a year ago. Fully willing to
pay for renewal, but dont know if we will get to keep our old GMRS callsign.
Callsign was:WQUP325
73,Rodney and TinaNK5Q
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On Mon, Aug 23, 2021 at 11:18, KJ Anderson via BVARC wrote:
Its fairly straightforward. I've upgraded memory on all my laptops, and
replaced keyboards, screen hinges, etc. I can walk you through the process.
Before you start, lay down a towel, flip the laptop upside down on the towel,
and remove the bottom screws. Please note: many laptops have differ
If anybody needs laptop screen hinges, new keypads, touch mouse sensors, or
complete motherboards replaced in laptops, please contact me. I would require
you to be here while I remove your hard drive, and hand it over to you to
guarantee your sensitive data privacy. Then I will repair and/or u
store them for children of families that cannot afford to buy
their kids a school laptop.
73,RodNK5Q
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On Thu, Sep 2, 2021 at 20:27, rodney martinez via BVARC
wrote:
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Have you verified that the charger itself is producing voltage? Either way I
am pretty sure we can get it fixed. I just need to open it up and have a look.
Rod
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On Thu, Sep 2, 2021 at 20:27, rodney martinez via BVARC
wrote
To everyone:
I just realized my phone has been sending multiple duplicates of emails to
BVARC. My apology. This has been alleviated.
Rod MartinezNK5Q
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Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
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BVARC@bvarc.
I can tell you why I am not wishing to renew my membership. It was about a
year ago when Net Control operator went militant on a Monday. I asked him why,
and he called for intervention by yourself as the monitor. You mentioned that
you were away for a bit, not hearing what was said. But said
Thank you for showing us the door to other clubs, Rick. But we know that
Amatuer Radio does not require any club membership, Sir. You are an itelligent
mentor though. And we enjoyed reading the Radio Hotel articles.
RodneyNK5Q
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On Sun, Sep 4, 2022 at 21:07,
Walters Obituary is in todays Houston Chronicle.
RodneyNK5Q
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On Wed, Apr 12, 2023 at 20:44, John Chauvin via BVARC wrote:
Walter's funeral will be on Friday at 1PM at Beth Yeshurun Cemetery (1037
North Post Oak Road).
John Chauvin, K5IZO.
Has anybody asked Rick if he has time for this added task? If he will absorb
the task, I certainly nominate Rick as well.
73,Rod MartinezNK5Q
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On Sat, Apr 15, 2023 at 16:12, Mike Knerr via BVARC wrote:
Brazos
I told him I was interested in the lot. I have a restoration lab and tube
tester, etc. But all I received back was another pic of the lot and outskirt
it is in nearby. If we cannot come up with a purchase as a group, the lot will
likely end up at EPO, for example.
73,RodNK5Q
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How do we find the requested value, Larry? I am bewildered. Are you kindly
acting as middleman for the family? I understand the family is in bereavement,
and quite honorable of you to pass on this info. I may have been mistaken
thinking you are handling this lot sale. My apology if that is
BVARC Crew,
We need to stop this online arguement. I know its not vicious in nature, and
see both sides. But we are not making ourselves as a club look inviting to new
members with this ongoing email exchange.
I am in no way putting anybody down. The delete key is getting heavy usage the
last
Good website, Rick. Loads of info
Rod MartinezNK5Q
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On Tue, Jun 6, 2023 at 11:16, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote:
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HamTestOnline.com is another option
73,RodneyNK5Q
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On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 14:57, mark janzer via BVARC wrote:
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The club Antenna God is Rick Hiller (W5RH).
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On Sat, Jul 8, 2023 at 14:30, Walter Holmes via BVARC wrote:
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Good read, Rick.
73'Rod MNK5Q
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On Sun, Jul 16, 2023 at 19:59, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:
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AI will soon eliminate college essay requirements just as electronic
calculators eliminated the usage of my slide rule in high school. Sure, there
are AI analysis programs out now to identify whether a college essay was
written by AI, but the cat is out of the bag, because AI is evolving magnit
the road. But great email you
posted. These are the posts we need to increase discussion.
Thanks, and Good Job,RodNK5Q
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On Sat, Jul 29, 2023 at 19:34, rodney martinez via BVARC
wrote:
Brazos Valley Amateur
Kori,
Rod Martinez here from VE testing. Wife Tina (General Class KG5VPB) and I are
barely able to get 2 faces on our Rubiks Cubes. You make it look boring at
last testing. Do you have any advice, or website we may visit to get past this
elementary level?
Thx Buddy!73,Rod MartinezNK5Q
Sent f
Sorry all. Thought I was sending last email to Kori directly. My bad
Rod
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On Wed, Aug 9, 2023 at 18:55, rodney martinez via BVARC
wrote:
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HamTestOnline.Com is still in business. It is an effective training system. I
bought 2 new students the course to become Hams. It is simple to learn, and at
your own pace. I am sure other training systems are at least equivalent, but
this is the one I know that my students learn from easiest
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,RodNK5Q
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On Wed, Aug 30, 2023 at 20:40, anthony moro via BVA
It is not expensive at all. I drove a big copper rod pretty deep into the clay
just outside our home. If you are driving the rod into the ground
(sledgehammer with cap over the end of the rod while hammering), close outside
your shack, I would recommend copper braided ground strap into your sh
A single bolt of lightning can contain up to one billion volts. And not even a
full-fledged lightning protection system can divert 100% of that electricity
safely into the ground.
That is based upon a DIRECT strike, not a local strike in the area. But a
connected antennae to your shack is a li
I will be bringing cornbread cooked in a couple cast iron skillets of mine.
How many slices do you reckon we may need?Rod MartinezNK5Q
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On Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 11:30, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote:
This Thursday is the BVARC general meeting. As in the past,
Rod Martinez here from BVARK. I already have a 4-channel scope, but would be
interested in the signal generator for my electronics lab. I will bid $40 on
it. RodNK5Q832-423-5640
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On Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 15:10, Charles via BVARC wrote:
>
> Make me an o
I am Non-FT8.
If I want to communicate using internet, I will simply email.
Antennae required. No disrespect to all the FT8's though.
73's, RodNK5Q
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On Wed, Dec 27, 2023 at 18:33, K5BOU via BVARC wrote:
FT8: Saving or Destroying Ham Radio? (onallbands.com
To All,
Just wanted to thank Joe (KE7NSB) for covering the Monday night net tonight.
He jumped on the ball right away when it was clear that we had no Net Control
tonight.
Best Regards,Rodney J. MartinezIntellitech Automation, Inc.IS Networld
Vendor832-423-5640 (Cellphone)8816-326-49843 (Satph
martinez via BVARC wrote:
To All,
Just wanted to thank Joe (KE7NSB) for covering the Monday night net tonight.
He jumped on the ball right away when it was clear that we had no Net Control
tonight.
Best Regards,Rodney J. MartinezIntellitech Automation, Inc.IS Networld
Vendor832-423-5640
Scott,
If you need any advice on solar power, I have attended a week long solar power
training from Ontility. I have solar panels on a sun tracking system on my
ranch to drive water well, and irrigation pumps. I also have a package tool
that allows me to photograph an area you want to mount p
Just for the record, I understand that you are only using a small portable
solar power system for your test. I am only suggesting that if anybody wants
to install permanent solar panels, stationary, or sun-tracking, I have the tech
equipment to prevent any mistakes in the mounting position of
Gary,In our phone conversation about astro-photography today, I mentioned that
one of our BVARC members held a leadership position of the Houston Astronomical
Society. He is the originator of this email chain. K5IZO (John Chauvin).
Best Regards,Rodney J. MartinezIntellitech Automation, Inc.IS
Rick,
Is there any way the MFJ-464 and the Drake wattmeter can be held until I get
home on Friday? I need to start practicing CW, and want the wattmeter for my
Drake collection.
Best Regards,Rodney J. MartinezIntellitech Automation, Inc.IS Networld
Vendor832-423-5640 (Cellphone)8816-326-49843
u are collecting Drakes...I used
to have a large collection of Drake stuff, so I am familiar with it all.
Thank you!!! 73Rick W5RH
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On Sun, Aug 13, 2017 at 9:02 AM, rodney martinez via BVARC
wrote:
Rick,
Is there any way th
My wife just got her Tech rating (KG5UOC). I travel often, so I bought her an
identical ICOM IC-92AD as mine with GPS. I have owned mine for a few years,
but never set it up for Dstar. I have went through the info on setting up
Dstar, but it is like reading a Greek Tragedy. I need to setup b
I would like to announce my wife Tina Martinez as a new member of BVARC. She
passed her Tech rating about 3 weeks ago. She has paid the club dues, and is
now a member of the best radio club in Texas.
Before studying for her Tech rating, she told me she would NOT go any further
in Ham Radio. B
My wife Tina's call sign is KG5UOC Best Regards,Rodney J. MartinezIntellitech
Automation, Inc.IS Networld Vendor832-423-5640 (Cellphone)8816-326-49843
(Satphone)KC5MZK (Ham Callsign)___
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Kieth,Have a plan for it to get worse unfortunately. Ive been monitoring 4
screens and police / VHF radios all night here in my garage, and radar shows
another killer rain band which will train upon us approaching shortly. We are
two blocks from Brays Bayou near Chimney Rock. I just skinned u
Ive been monitoring just the Southwest HPD dispatch during this whole storm
window. We are not seeing it on TV, but burglaries and looting have been
relentless since the water started going down. They are backed up at least a
couple dozen calls this morning. Even the Valero's near Chimney Roc
Love your pets, they want and deserve it !!!
On Aug 29, 2017, at 9:37 AM, rodney martinez via BVARC wrote:
Ive been monitoring just the Southwest HPD dispatch during this whole storm
window. We are not seeing it on TV, but burglaries and looting have been
relentless since the water started going
. From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org]
On Behalf Of rodney martinez via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 12:22
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: rodney martinez
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF You can listen in
on the inter-chopper comms on:51.900 MHz
Negative on the tone. And it is AM
Best Regards,Rodney J. MartinezIntellitech Automation, Inc.IS Networld
Vendor832-423-5640 (Cellphone)8816-326-49843 (Satphone)KC5MZK (Ham Callsign)
On Wednesday, August 30, 2017 4:08 PM, Jo Keener via BVARC
wrote:
If you want to listen in I can loan
My old callsign of KC5MZK is no longer valid. It is now NK5Q. Much better
Morse Weight! Took about a dozen lottery applications to get it though... Best
Regards,Rodney J. MartinezIntellitech Automation, Inc.IS Networld
Vendor832-423-5640 (Cellphone)8816-326-49843 (Satphone)NK5Q (Ham Callsign)
Club,If you think a WiFi exploit is bad, read this. The devil is in the
details. It doesnt even require any action on your part to gain
entryonlyban active Bluetooth device of any kind, and it gains root access.
I will never use a Bluetooth device again unless there is a patch for this
o
6, 2017 at 22:37, Jo Keener wrote:
have Not heard from you is some time, You need to get to the range with me now
that it is colder. You won't sweat so much and have a good time.
jlk
On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 9:19 PM, rodney martinez via BVARC
wrote:
Club,If you think a WiFi exploit is b
I use the CW Trainer app on my mobile phone. It is free as well.
Best Regards,Rodney J. MartinezIntellitech Automation, Inc.IS Networld
Vendor832-423-5640 (Cellphone)8816-326-49843 (Satphone)
NK5Q (Ham Callsign)
On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 7:35 AM, DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC
wrote:
J
My wife Tina just aced the General this morning. She joined our club after she
aced the Technician a couple months ago. Not bad for a CPA
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Clint,
I just joined BVARC a few weeks ago. What freq is the net on tonight?
Also, is there somebody that would be willing to assist me in questions I may
have? I joined ARES, and went to the Hamfest meeting. I am still having some
problems getting to understand the ARES site, etc. So anybody
BVARC Group,
I only joined our club last month, so I have no right to tell anybody in the
club how to post on the BVARC list. All I want to say is that my inbox has
been getting hammered with email not really associated with our hobby since I
joined, and please understand that I am not putting
inets, instead of china. Just let me know. Thanks From: rodney
martinez via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 7:49 AMTo: BRAZOS VALLEY
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: rodney martinez Subject: [BVARC] Vacuum tubes I have two
buckets of old vacuum tubes handed down to me recently. I don't know ho
I am looking for advice for a long-time friend here in the US. He has been
working here legally for many years from the United Kingdom (Britain), and
served as a radio operator in the Royal Signal Corps across the pond. He has
the highest rating they offer in amateur radio over there (which sh
://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=about_4&id=amateur
Until his UK license expires, he has reciprocity here. But the FCC encourages
that he get a US license grant (take the exam...).As I understand, UK licenses
don't expire?
73MarkK5MGJ
From: rodney martinez via BVARC
To: BRAZ
Awesome app, Ron. I bought it and like the radiation coverage map it offers on
Google Earth.73,
RodKC5MZK
On Thursday, April 13, 2017 7:22 AM, K5HM via BVARC wrote:
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4 6 3 2 4;} _filtered #yiv1083938703 {fon
has
to pass elements 2, 3, and 4. So, it's not just a matter of passing one test,
but three.
If your friend wants to, he can do them all at one test session, but all three
tests must be passed to get the privileges on a US callsign.
On 4/12/2017 10:59 PM, rodney martinez via BVARC
To view the general list of tax exempt items see the Texas Comptroller site
below. Generators are on the list as well.
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I have a heavy duty portable drill, and center punching. We can do it here in
my garage in Meyerland.
Helping out a fellow BVARC member tomorrow morning at 1100, but home after 1300
hours tomorrow afternoon.
Rod MartinezKC5MZK832-423-5640
On Monday, May 1, 2017 5:54 PM, Gary Sitton via B
martinez via BVARC
wrote:
I have a heavy duty portable drill, and center punching. We can do it here in
my garage in Meyerland.
Helping out a fellow BVARC member tomorrow morning at 1100, but home after 1300
hours tomorrow afternoon.
Rod MartinezKC5MZK832-423-5640
On Monday, May 1
I attended Ontility Solar school course and learned how an off-grid home is
designed. I also attended Generac systems course. They both provide valuable
info. Highly recommended.
73'sRod MartinezNK5Q
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On Mon, Jan 8, 2024 at 14:00, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrot
Julio,
Please send a text to my number below. I will assist you. I was actually one
of your examiners when you tested last week. I also have a good course that
will help you achieve General class with only a week of study maybe an hour a
night.
Congrats, and welcome to Amateur Radio.
Be
Phillipe,
I did not know you are a food professional. I have spent 40 yrs in food and
beverage aitomation controls. But my hobby is cooking and smoking beef. I
dont let my wife (KG5VPB...General Class) in the kitchen. Its not that she
cannot cook...its just that cooking is my fun.
I smoke
All I can say is WOW. I had no idea.
Thx.73,NK5Q
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On Thu, Jan 11, 2024 at 20:50, K5BOU via BVARC wrote:
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I am trying to download an official copy of my license to submit the State of
Texas for Vanity License Plates. But the ULS does not seem to be working when
I click on "File Online" which manages licenses. It just circles non-stop. Am
I looking in the right link to get a copy? Any advice is g
Thanks, John. So its not just me.73'sRodNK5Q
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On Sat, Jan 20, 2024 at 14:49, John Denison via BVARC wrote:
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I have a tube tester. You can bring them by my shop any day next
week.832-423-564073'Rod MartinezNK5Q
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On Sat, Feb 17, 2024 at 11:55, Andre Pollard via BVARC
wrote: I am currently restoring my old Heathkit HW-100. It was working the
last use, around 1980 o
Bring the tubes by my electronics shop in Meyerland any day during the week. I
have a tube tester, and even a couple buckets of old tubes in case one of your
tubes fail testing.
73'sRodNK5Q
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On Sat, Feb 17, 2024 at 14:23, mark roman via BVARC wrote:
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Mike,
Any of us volunteering our time should not be required to buy entrance to
Hamfest. I planned to do VE testing Saturday. Now I hear I have to also pay
to walk the tables after driving all the way out there to volunteer our time?
Thats messed up Buddy. And you know it is. And my complai
HamTestOnline works great at your own pace and each time you take a drill test
it evaluates what you were weak on the the last test, and drills you harder on
those weak answers until you get them to 100%. It is guaranteed to get you
passed as well. Extremely cheap at around $30. They have cou
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wrote:
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BVARC wrote:
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I received an email providing a link to download a QSL card by clicking on a
link. Problem is I never contacted him on 14mhz. He even showed an image of
the card made out for me with my name on it and my personal info including home
address, etc. Of course I did not click on either link in th
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