Re: [BVARC] Vice President's Update July 2024

Kory, Congratulations on the birth of little Natalie. All the best on your new journey. Mark N5PRD > On Jul 4, 2024, at 8:40 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: > > Good evening BVARC! > > I hope y'all have had a GREAT 4th of July! The heat is ramping up and summer > is fully upon us. We just ha

Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!

For what it’s worth, email is great for disseminating information. It does not handle conversations very well at all. So, someone has a certain position on something. Sometimes that’s good to know. Thank you for sharing. But it doesn’t mean everyone has to agree. Let’s all turn the temperature d

Re: [BVARC] Kenwood TS 850S

John, It was great meeting you in person and to meet your Wife. Wish we could have had more time to talk. Hope we have another opportunity sometime. Mark N5PRD > On Jul 6, 2023, at 8:12 PM, Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: > > I would like have this if it if it is still available. Wh

Re: [BVARC] Kenwood TS 850S

I would like have this if it if it is still available. When was it last operated? Mark > On Jul 5, 2023, at 5:03 PM, john Parmalee via BVARC wrote: > > Kenwood TS 850S Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://

Re: [BVARC] Soldering Rosin Core

The US is apparently one of the few countries still allowing lead solder. That said, it is lower temperature, easier to desolder and lower risk of damaging the board. As to the percentage, a small change will make a big difference. I think I agree with 60/40 but am not certain. Rosin core for sure.

[BVARC] Where is my ticket?

I bought a ticket online about a week ago but cannot seem to find it in my email. How would I have received it and what do I need to get in the gate today? Mark N5PRD Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.b

Re: [BVARC] Eddie: Digital copy OK here...

Put me on the digital copy list please. Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 8, 2023, at 10:02 AM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: ?? Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net ?? Brazos Valley

[BVARC] Bluetooth

In the very distant past, about 15 years ago, I purchased a Sony bluetooth adapter, hoping to avoid having to run a wire from the radio receiver in the trunk and avoid having to install a another speaker. It did not work because the old bluetooth had a very noticible time delay. This meant that

Re: [BVARC] EXPIRED reminders and NEW members

Eddie, I was told that I was on the naughty list. However, please confirm that I have rectified this and am now a lifetime member. Mark > On Nov 2, 2022, at 8:46 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: > > NEWEST MEMBERS > 1 Kelley Niemann > 2

[BVARC] Propagation Exercise this Thursday

Propagation Exercise this Thursday Here are just two great reasons to test your radio range with us tonight Thursday, September 22: This is going to be interesting. I will be running things from Illinois. Yes, Illinois. I will ask someone to clear the frequency for the test, so that person

Re: [BVARC] Bob Heil

Last air show I built a speaker mic into a pair of Harbor Freight safety headphones. Worked well for hearing protection. Dead silence. Had no issues with the mic being heard as I recall. A throat microphone might be fun. Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2022, at 3:06 PM, Dwayne Jo

[BVARC] HRO Milwaukee Superfest - September 23 & 24, 2022

Has anyone been to the HRO Milwaukee Superfest? It is being held on September 23 & 24, 2022. I wonder if anyone knows what I should expect. Mark N5PRD Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/

Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest

Here here, JP, I second your motion. Anything that brings ham communities together is ok in my book. Brilliant! Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 26, 2022, at 9:05 AM, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: > >  > ALL PARTNERSHIPS ARE POSSIBLE AND NEGOTIABLE.. > > Chris are you volunteering t

[BVARC] Tonight - Our Regular Net Propagation Exercise

Propagation Exercise this Thursday Here are just two great reasons to test your radio range with us tonight Thursday, August 25: To prepare our equipment for severe weather this Hurricane Season.. SimplexHouston.com Key Information: Propagation Exercise - August 25, 2022. The Check-in and Ins

Re: [BVARC] Are these emails real?

I don’t know if they are real. I was under the impression that the Reflector rejects anything with a link. At least it has when I have tried. So I am curious that you received an email with a link… Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 23, 2022, at 11:48 AM, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC > w

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Ice Cream Social = Zoom meeting?

Remember the Soupy Sales show? All us kids’ mothers served us tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich so we could join in at home. Any ways, that is my recollection. Walmart sells their store brand of ice cream for about $2.50 a half gallon. It is not exactly like being there, but better than

[BVARC] July Simplex Propagation Exercise - Tonight !!!

How well is your radio really working? In case you haven’t heard, we do a monthly simplex test to help operators know their equipment capabilities. We call this a Propagation Exercise. We start out at a Zoom Meeting to make sure we all know what to do and then we QSY to our simplex frequency fo

Re: [BVARC] $60 Laptop at Microcenter

You can reserve this with a credit card online. Micro Center often has these sort of specials. Typically they have minimal ROM and RAM. In this case they have 4/64Gig. I like it for a possible travel laptop.They tout this as a Wifi version, which it is. You could save to Google, Drop-box, etc,

Re: [BVARC] Portable AC Unit

I have a unit that might help. Do we still need one? I would need someone to pick it up and return it. Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 23, 2022, at 7:13 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: > >  > Nope. I do have a propane heater though... > > Scott KD5FBA > >> On Thu, Jun 23, 202

[BVARC] Fixing a stripped aluminum screw hole

Here's a question everyone is likely to encounter at some time, and I am hoping someone has an answer. There are tiny screws holding the back of my macbook air. The pentalobe size is 1.2, and the screw shaft size appears to be around 0.75 mm. The screw appears to be stainless steel, and the case

Re: [BVARC] 2022 Field Day

Allen, I presume you should speak with Mike, and if not, he can direct you to the proper contact. Mark N5PRD > On May 1, 2022, at 16:03, n5xz via BVARC wrote: > > Who do I contact about FD this year? Will we have a joint BVARC/TDXS/ETC. > this year? > > Allen N5XZ > > > > Sent from my Ve

Re: [BVARC] Stargazing

to go in the dark of the moon, >> or at least when the moon is crescent not gibbous or full. I mostly wanted >> to share the night sky brightness map. I'm pretty confident that you can >> see the milky way from the green areas. >> >> On 4/27/2022 7:34 AM, mar

[BVARC] Stargazing

My wife and I would like to do a day trip to look at the Milky Way. One website suggested Hallettsville or Sargent Beach. I would be grateful for any suggestions. The next new moon 🌚 will be this Saturday. Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone Brazos

[BVARC] GHSN - Weather Event Response

GHSN We are sending this note as a precaution in anticipation of potential power outages. As of this evening, and given the nature of Houston weather, it is unclear whether the simplex net will be useful, but we will take check-ins at 10 am Tuesday morning, and will repeat hourly as needed. As

Re: [BVARC] GHSN - Simplex Drill - Monday (2/28) through Friday (3/4) 9:00 pm Nightly

rill simulating an outage situation, it would be > valuable for all radio operators use their backup radio power solution for > the week to see if it would last for 5 days. > > 73s, > Mike KI5MIK > > On 2/27/2022 1:20 AM, Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: >> Simplex Ski

[BVARC] GHSN - Simplex Drill - Monday (2/28) through Friday (3/4) 9:00 pm Nightly

Simplex Skills Drill Come one and all! On behalf of the Greater Houston Simplex Network we will conduct a simplex drill at 9:00 PM nightly from Monday (2/28) through Friday (3/4), and we invite the Houston radio community to join us for as we practice our simplex skills. This drill is intend

[BVARC] Fwd: Mag Mount Advice

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Mark Brantana > Date: January 14, 2022 at 2:54:50 PM CST > To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB > Cc: Mark > Subject: Re: [BVARC] Mag Mount Advice > > Don’t overlook using a Tram through the glass antenna. I a installing one on > my car

Re: [BVARC] Mag Mount Advice

Don’t overlook using a Tram through the glass antenna. I a installing one on my car and the 2-m side is all <1.2 swr across the band. There is also a company which sells a replacement unit for the satellite antenna, which has the antenna connector built in. This I probably the best solution, b

Re: [BVARC] My first DX antenna : MFJ Ultra-Lite Off-Center Fed Dipole Antennas MFJ-2010

I have that same antenna. Nothing to report though. I am experiencing a lot of RFI. Plus I am lacking a satisfactory radio to test with. I chose the OCDP because it spans most of the bands. But also it offers some geometry advantages being 1/3 on one side and 2/3 on the other. I g reasonably goo

[BVARC] Greater Houston Simplex Network - Monthly Propagation Net

It is time again for the GHSN monthly Simplex Propagation Net SimplexHouston.com Key Information: Propagation Net - December 30, 2021. The Check-in and Instructional Zoom meeting will be at 6:15PM. The Zoom link and other information is found on our link above. The

Re: [BVARC] Elections! Chili! November BVARC mtg is F2F or Zoom!

This is to reiterate the zoom link which sent out on Nov. 1st. See link below. I am assuming this is current. > On Nov 1, 2021, at 19:13, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: > > Same place as we have Field Day - Duhacsek Park 17034 Old Richmond Road. > > Mike > N5VCX > > On Monday, November 1, 20

[BVARC] Notice - Monthly Simplex Propagation Net

I am attaching a notice for the simplex net tonight, Thursday 10/28/2021. Sorry about the late notice. I have made some improvements to the propagation application we used last month, and will continue improving it. Just for fun, I am naming the current version, “Wright Flyer.” The next version

[BVARC] ARES Emergency Drill Information for this Saturday 11/6

Bill, Regarding our conversation this morning on the Stir Crazy Net, I would like it if you could please revert with the complete details regarding the ARES Emergency Drill this weekend. If you could please Copy All and attach the information requested, this should enable the information to be

[BVARC] “Plastic” Mast

What does anybody recommend by way of a plastic or PVC or composite pole to replace a 10 foot, 1.5” conduit that I am using on my roof for a mast? I feel like the metal conduit will interfere with the Offset Dipole which has the Balun connected to it. I want something that will hold up to the we

Re: [BVARC] Radio Repair

David My goal is to do just that, fix my own stuff. I have a pretty good rack of test equipment and have done several repair projects. The patient does not always survive. If the problem turns out to be something other than what I thought, now I have a brick. I wish I knew more, but meanwhile

[BVARC] Stir Crazy Net Discussion - Digital Radio

We usually don't announce the topic in advance, but I am breaking this tradition for tomorrow. The Stir Crazy Net main topic will be about getting started in digital radio. I have asked Walter Holmes to help us cut through this sometimes confusing topic. Many of you know that Walter as having

Re: [BVARC] [NARS] Boy Scouts Jamboree On The Air (JOTA)

I am copying this email train to the BVARC reflector for information in the event it is not already available. Chris Simonton W5TXS is working with Walter Holmes K5WH to conduct a program for the Boy Scouts. This notice has been on the NARS reflector for a couple of weeks. The event is tomorro

Re: [BVARC] My handbook arrived today

Got mine today. 6-volumes. I’m going to need a new bookshelf! Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 12, 2021, at 9:41 PM, K5IZO via BVARC wrote: > > Mine came in today. > John, K5IZO > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 12, 2021, at 2:32 PM, Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via BVARC >> wro

Re: [BVARC] My handbook arrived today

Waiting for mine to arrive. Mark Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 12, 2021, at 2:32 PM, Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via BVARC > wrote: > > A while back there was a flurry of emails about how you could renew your > ARRL membership and get a copy of the 2021 ARRL Handbook. That sounded like > a g

[BVARC] ARRL 2021 Handbook offer

Please excuse me if you got this before. You can get a free copy of the ARRL Handbook (worth $49) for joining or renewing ARRL membership for one year ($49) Here is the information I got from ARRL. I wrote ARRL to confirm when this offer ends and what code should be used. I received the follow

[BVARC] The GHSN Thursday Night Simplex Net is Moving to the 4th Thursday [Correction]

The GHSN Thursday Night Simplex Net, is moving to the 4th Thursday of each month. As before, the net will still begin at 7:00 pm and will operate as a propagation net on simplex frequency of 146.540 MHz w/o Tones (with a back-up frequency of 147.540 MHz w/o Tones). The purpose of this monthly

[BVARC] The GHSN Thursday Night Simplex Net is Moving to the 4th Thursday

The GHSN Thursday Night Simplex Net, is moving to the 4th Thursday of each month. As before, the net will still begin at 8:00 pm and will operate as a propagation net on simplex frequency of 146.540 MHz w/o Tones (with a back-up frequency of 147.540 MHz w/o Tones). The purpose of this monthly

Re: [BVARC] Back on the air!

Allen That’s good news! Congratulations. Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 12, 2021, at 11:56 AM, James Burrough via BVARC > wrote: > >  > Just in time for the Texas QSO Party. See you on 40 and 80 meters. > > On Sunday, September 12, 2021, 11:36:28 AM CDT, Allen Brier via BVARC >

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

You may have heard me complain that the monitor I used on my Windows machine went kaput on me. After some trial and error I learned I could split the monitor case open and get to the electronics inside. Here I discovered three electrolytic capacitors “puffed out” and so I replaced them. There wa

Re: [BVARC] Looking for a used computer monitor

6 PM, Chris Heustis via BVARC wrote: >>> >>  >> Electronics Parts Outlet recently got a batch of used Dell VGA monitors - >> uber cheap. >> >> >> >> >> '73 >> Chris Heustis >> W5GX >> >>> On Mon, Sep 6, 2021 a

Re: [BVARC] Looking for a used computer monitor

W5GX > >> On Mon, Sep 6, 2021 at 1:39 AM Mark Brantana via BVARC >> wrote: >> If anyone happens to have a a used computer monitor of 22” or larger, that >> they might like to part with, please contact me. My old one just bit

[BVARC] Looking for a used computer monitor

If anyone happens to have a a used computer monitor of 22” or larger, that they might like to part with, please contact me. My old one just bit the dust and it is not worth buying a new one. Mark N5PRD Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailin

Re: [BVARC] The Big Boy 4014 Tomorrow

And here I thought you were talking about the diner! Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 16, 2021, at 8:58 AM, Westley Clavey via BVARC wrote: > >  Here are links to 2 pictures of Big Boy I took 2 years ago coming from > Sanderson to Del Rio... > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/wcla

Re: [BVARC] Local Ham Radio Hero Saves Friend’s Life Hundreds Of Miles Away – CBS Sacramento

Probably the first transmission I heard concerned a lady in rural Mexico with a nurse. They were 200 miles from a “good” hospital. A doctor who was, as I  recall, in Florida was advising them by radio. I heard the whole thing from north of Baton Rouge. Mark N5PRD  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhon

Re: [BVARC] Power Supply

I have been very happy with my MegaWatt 40 amp. Some small fan noise, though. I bet you will run into supply issues whatever you buy, so you might want to get something on order soon. Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 9, 2021, at 8:13 PM, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote: > >  > Those A

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

Scott, These are some cool animals. Glad to see this Kelli is so involved with this great cause and that she has her Technician ticket. Mark N5PRD > On Jul 30, 2021, at 13:18, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: > > My daughter Kelli – KG5QJE asked me to post this link. > > She is fostering a dog

[BVARC] Soliciting spare parts for a sight impaired Ham

We are looking some spare parts that someone may have available. Some of our Hams are putting together a 2-m antenna for a sight impaired Ham in our club. We need two sections of coax (at least 12ft and at least 18ft) and an antenna. The objective is to go 12 ft to a pass-through board on his po

[BVARC] How to Receive Greater Houston Simplex Network Updates

My Fellow Ham Community Members, I, along with others, have established the Greater Houston Simplex Network as a combined network for simplex operations in Houston and the surrounding area. The GHSN has chosen to use MailChimp which we feel is a secure, commercial email platform. We have set i

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ Lightning Strike - Seeking guidance

I have a new 650 watt computer power supply you can have if you want it. Mark  N5PRD  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 3:42 PM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC wrote: As many of you know, I have suffered a direct lightning strike here at my station on Monday, June 28th a

Re: [BVARC] Antenna

I am trying to determine a delay issue I have noticed with delays in getting mail from the bvarc reflector. I am sure it is not an issue with the reflector, but is likely on my receiving end. It may be that there is some scanning application along the way that does not like the BVARC naming prot

Re: [BVARC] need help

Bob Perhaps we could have a short conversation. I am a ham and an engineer, though my discipline is not electrical. I am sure I could learn what is needed. I live in Missouri City. Let’s explore how I might help you fill this need. Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 10, 2021, at 1:00 PM

Re: [BVARC] Need Mounting Screw for Circuit Board Stand-off for an IC-745 Radio

Here is a picture of the screw in case someone might have one. Mark N5PRD > On Jun 10, 2021, at 5:52 PM, Mark Brantana wrote: > > I need to replace a missing mounting screw Icom IC-745. I have the stand-off, > and just need one screw. If there are additional screws and stand-offs > available,

[BVARC] Zoom link for tonight?s club meeting.

Your message has been rejected, probably because you are not subscribed to the mailing list and the list's policy is to prohibit non-members from posting to it. If you think that your messages are being rejected in error, contact the mailing list owner at bvarc-ow...@bvarc.org. From: Mark Branta

[BVARC] Need Mounting Screw for Circuit Board Stand-off for an IC-745 Radio

I need to replace a missing mounting screw Icom IC-745. I have the stand-off, and just need one screw. If there are additional screws and stand-offs available, I would like would like to have spares. I don’t mind paying for these. They are hard to get. Will appreciate suggestions. Mark N5PRD ___

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

I would like to attend a game where we are guaranteed to crush the competition. Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 6, 2021, at 8:50 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > >  > For Rick Hiller > 1st base sidesections behind dugout, but up higher. > Parking included > Don't care about fo

[BVARC] Economical Frequency Counter for Amateur Purposes

I am in need of a frequency counter to adjust my HF radio RF unit for my IC-745. The setup calls for setting the frequency by probing the unit and making adjustments. I see that there are used frequency counters listed on ebay for just over $100, but I also see plans to construct one from an Ar

Re: [BVARC] Lightning Strike Prevention

Because of this conversation I just called my agent. The house is covered, but there is the deductible. I will also be looking into getting the ARRL insurance, though I don’t have a lot. Additionally, the damage might be isolated to your equipment. reading is that the ARRL charges you as a fract

Re: [BVARC] roof antenna lightning strikes

It happens occasionally. We had a guy in Baton Rouge whose whole shack was destroyed even though he had his antennas disconnected. Lightning jumped two feet to a metal table and took out several radios and computers. Another guy had just installed an antenna on his bedroom chimney, but had not h

[BVARC] Thursday Night Simplex Net

This is to let everyone know that the next simplex net will be: Thursday night - 05/20 7:00 pm 146.540 Simplex (w/o tones) Ron KE4DRF will be net controller for the evening. The Greater Houston Simplex Network (GPSN) will make future announcements from their secure mail server. Interested operat

[BVARC] Stir Crazy Net Sign-up Link

Fellow BVARC Members, As I mentioned in the club discussion tonight, here is the link for the Stir Crazy Net Control Operator sign-up. This link also appears permanently on the BVARC website. Currently next week is completely open. John had mentioned a ways back that he wanted to start handing

Re: [BVARC] HF Antenna Advice

Bruce I have assumed I would need automatic tracking for satellite work. Are there limitations to a fixed angle antenna, and is fixed the norm?Mark N5PRD  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, May 7, 2021, 3:43 PM, Bruce via BVARC wrote: I had my satellite antennas mounted on my brick c

Re: [BVARC] backup power plan

I am all for solar, but the technology seems to still be in flux. Recently someone mentioned on this reflector that eventually you may need to re-roof as you normally would. At that time the panels and hardware will have to come off the roof and re-installed at the owners expense. The vendors ne

Re: [BVARC] NEWS BLAST Correction -- May Meeting Date

Rick For some weird reason I never got the original news blast that you are correcting. (You are among friends here. ) Are you sure it was sent? Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2021, at 10:33 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: >  > The BVARC May Meeting is Thursday May 13thnot t

Re: [BVARC] Fund Raiser

But do they accept pumps? N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2021, at 9:09 AM, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: > >  > Pump, > > Shoes may be new or used. > > 73 de Scott KD5FBA > >> On Fri, Apr 23, 2021, 12:16 PM Scott Medbury wrote: >> Pump, >> >> New or used are accepted. >> >> 73

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window

I think you have mentioned a key thing. They likely already have made allowance for a tv antenna. Your HOA rules may tell you what is allowed there. If so, I would consider mounting a j-pole there. If you want to play it safe or cut the cord, as we did, you can mount a tv antenna there (and moun

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window

My rule of thumb is that, if I have to involve the HOA, I don’t do it. I prefer to go stealth and hope nobody notices. Sort of asking forgiveness rather than permission. Once you have their attention, you may never escape it. Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 22, 2021, at 1:39 PM, Mike

Re: [BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST # 57 210411

Correction: Mark’s email address is n5...@yahoo.com > On Apr 11, 2021, at 9:31 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC > wrote: > > > > > NEWS BLAST Issue #57 > > -- BVARC Club Meeting via Zoom this Thursday, April 15th > -- Ham Fests are back in our futu

Re: [BVARC] Greetings and a question for you

There are still some open plots of land around the Brazos River. Some folks have horse farms down there. Outside of that, my guess is that the rest of Sugar Land is highly HOA, and I think it unlikely you will find anywhere for a tower half that size. Look at properties around the south end of T

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

e and family are also >> protected from electrical failures after I pass on. >> >> >> 73, >> >> Ron, K5HM >> >> k5hm@gmail.com <mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> >> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm <http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm> >> >&g

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

I just have to wonder, how Generac can justify the cost of their generator. That is what does not add up for me. 4kW = $250 at Home Depot 17kW=$10,000 from Generac Looking at the chart below; from Hiller, if you want A/C included, it is going to take that much power. If this is not critical, t

Re: [BVARC] (no subject)

Finally, really, the term band plan does not appear anywhere in part 97, and this is likely the reason for some discrepancy as to what it is and who defines it. The FCC clearly has some regulations. Other ham organizations seek to go further in the pursuit of self regulation. Mark > On Mar 30,

Re: [BVARC] (no subject)

For example, see the following link from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_radio_frequency_allocations under "Table of amateur MF and HF bandplans" [edit

Re: [BVARC] (no subject)

It’s complicated. See: FCC Part 97 4th ed 97.305. Shared frequencies like 60-m are an exceptions to the rule. Generally I see that the FCC also designates certain modes for portions of bands. These obviously have the force of law. Band plans must comply with the regulations. I believe they are

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

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 ago. I had it strung from one end of my apartment attic to the other over some chord; less than 30 ft. I don’t recall how I tuned it or how long the actual straigh

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

> Also near field versus far field distances and characteristics. > > That forum’s presentations are on demand online until April 15th. Working > my way thru. I’ve only seen a few so far. > RH > > > On Mar 22, 2021, at 5:32 PM, Mark Brantana via BVARC <mail

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

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Re: [BVARC] Remote Antenna Switches??

nterprises.com/products/mfj-4712 > <https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-4712> > > On Thu, Mar 18, 2021, 6:50 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: > Does anyone have experience with remote antenna switches? > > It would be practical to ut

[BVARC] Remote Antenna Switches??

Does anyone have experience with remote antenna switches? It would be practical to utilize an existing coax line for several antennas. Two lines should be about as many as anyone should need to one location. I see that some operate using wifi, and others by bluetooth. I see that there are ban li

[BVARC] MARCH 18 THURSDAY NIGHT SIMPLEX NET - POSTPONED TO MARCH 25

Fellow Hams, I have decided to postpone the next Thursday Night Net to March 25. Our meeting time conflicts on with the TX DX Society program indicated below, on Smith Charts, which I believe will be a terrific and very important program for hams to attend, and a program we wish to support. I k

[BVARC] MARCH 18 THURSDAY NIGHT SIMPLEX NET - POSTPONED TO MARCH 25

Fellow Hams, I have decided to postpone the next Thursday Night Net to March 25. Our meeting time conflicts on with the TX DX Society program indicated below, on Smith Charts, which I believe will be a terrific and very important program for hams to attend, and a program we wish to support. I k

Re: [BVARC] Ham Flea Markets Resume in Korea

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 via BVARC > wrote: > >  > The “Seoul Junk” ham flea market has resumed in Korea. > > Maybe there’s hope for us… > > https://youtu.be/wAbvSh1F7Uc >

Re: [BVARC] DMR Radios?

Oops. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2021, at 2:02 PM, Steve Agee via BVARC wrote: > >  That long URL is found in Peter Lowe’s Ad and tracking server list, so > perhaps there is an alternative available without tracking? > > N5ZUA > > On 3/12/2021 1:57 PM, Mark

Re: [BVARC] DMR Radios?

I have not done it yet, but Dave Castler (YouTube) suggests Bridgecom. More expensive, but they provide an education component. Mark https://trk.klclick.com/ls/click?upn=mLAnbGkkfzTydqKMSGsF4ZAU-2BgIT-2BeSj3E1-2FZp4-2FTE6Z9RxBckqgMnAoYlM188-2FtZ2RZLgUDrPh7hufhQHGy9WaxzJu -2Bzzk6WC9uXe-2FObbhOzV

Re: [BVARC] WTB iCom 7300

Mike, Did you find your 7300? From what I read this radio is a real game changer in the industry. Mark > On Mar 1, 2021, at 11:00 AM, Michael Giannaccio via BVARC > wrote: > > I'm in the market for an iCom 7300. I would like to buy from someone local > before I buy new online. If anyone knows

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Meeting - John Stratton N5AUS

MikeDo you recall when you received you your newsletter? Just checking on delivery. Mark  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, March 11, 2021, 5:31 AM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: Please resend meeting notice this morning.  Mike On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 08:47:03 AM CST, J

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

Thank you. A couple of years ago I taught engineering at a high school. My students found these tiny arduino boards around 1”x1”. The boards stack depending on what you need. You could get GPS, Bluetooth, accelerometer, or just about anything you might need. You program these I think with C. I t

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

s a good paper on this very topic. >> >> https://www.narda-sts.com/en/selective-emf/srm-3006-field-strength-analyzer/eID/pd/pdce/9063/pdfr/9500/ >> >> <https://www.narda-sts.com/en/selective-emf/srm-3006-field-strength-analyzer/eID/pd/pdce/9063/pdfr/9500/> >>

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

TT On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 1:31 PM Tom Watson via BVARC wrote: 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 patentin

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

Ok. I’ll have to watch for the motor details. Mark  N5PRD  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 12:51 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: The more advanced 3 phase PM motor controllers are virtually noiseless and generate amplitude controlled smooth sine waves and not

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

know and I'll see what I can do to help. John KC9JLE On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 11:16 AM Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: Ok. There’s our software lead candidate. I think I will do some up front research on prior arts, available drones, and field strength meters. Thanks for the discussion. I’ll re

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

gt; Sent from my i-Thingamajig > >> On Mar 10, 2021, at 10:57 AM, Mark Brantana via BVARC >> wrote: >> >> Agreed. That appears to be part of the approach in the commercial version, >> which looks to extend about 18” down. >> >> Mark >> &

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

ling software as well as hardware mitigation. >>>> Gary >>>> >>>> >>>>> On March 10, 2021 9:21:33 AM Nizar Mullani wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Make sure the Drone electronics is quiet enough to not interfere with the >>

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ted noise canceling software as well as hardware mitigation. >>> Gary >>> >>> >>>> On March 10, 2021 9:21:33 AM Nizar Mullani wrote: >>>> >>>> Make sure the Drone electronics is quiet enough to not interfere with the >>>> Fie

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What do you feel their price range is? Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 10, 2021, at 10:06 AM, Rick Hiller wrote: > > field strength measurements using drones Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://

Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

g software as well as hardware mitigation. > Gary > > >> On March 10, 2021 9:21:33 AM Nizar Mullani wrote: >> >> Make sure the Drone electronics is quiet enough to not interfere with the >> Field Strength Measurements. >> Nizar K0NM >> >>

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