Re: [BVARC] The Origin of the G5RV

[Kit Keith via BVARC]

Thanks Rick. W5WKK


Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 8:33 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Rick Hiller
Subject: [BVARC] The Origin of the G5RV

For those of you who are interested in Ham Radio antennas and their 
development/improvement over the years, I stumbled upon the RSGB Bulletin from 
1958 that contains the original article by Louis Varney, G5RV, about his 
multi-band antenna.  Find the full bulletin here:

https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/RadCom/50s/RSGB-Bulletin-1958-07.pdf

For further insight into the G5RV, visit the BVARC Tech Pages and have a look 
at the PDF of the Power Point  The G5RV Antenna System--An Analysis by W5RH

http://www.bvarc.org/pdf/g5rv_w5rh.pdf

Enjoy...Rick   W5RH




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Re: [BVARC] Mail forwarding services?

[Brad K5BES via BVARC]

I just use a P.O. Box at one of the local post offices and check it once
every week or two. I use it for bills and other important documents that
get mailed also as my neighborhood still has the boxes at the curb.

Brad
K5BES

On Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 3:04 PM KJ Anderson via BVARC 
wrote:

> I have very quick access to my guns, no worries.  I also have 4 kids in
> the house, it’s really not an option to leave loaded firearms around.
> Though all my kids know their firearm safety.
>
>
>
> *-*
>
> *KJ Anderson*
>
> 253-380-2636
>
> www.linkedin.com/in/scrumnerd
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* BVARC  *On Behalf Of *Eddie Runner via
> BVARC
> *Sent:* Thursday, December 10, 2020 10:53 AM
> *To:* Bruce via BVARC 
> *Cc:* Eddie Runner 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Mail forwarding services?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thursday, December 10, 2020, 09:37:59 AM CST, Bruce via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
>
> >Guns in safes are of no use if someone is breaking in.
>
>
>
> Might keep the bad guys from stealing your guns!
>
>
>
> >Neither is an unloaded gun.
>
>
>
> Sometimes if they know you are armed they run away.. gun doesn't have to
> be loaded unless
>
> you have to use deadly force ( my goto guns are always loaded)
>
>
>
> Eddie (NU5K)
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

[Kori Rahman via BVARC]

Bill,

I think we all have a whole lot of new things to learn and explore in this
hobby. As others have extended the warm welcome to me, I pass the same
along to you. WELCOME! Looks like we're in for a lot of fun times with this
crowd. Do let me know how the setup goes and what kind of challenges you
find, I'm hoping to do a VHF/UHF install on my Mazda Tribute at some point.
But I haven't made any hardware decisions as of yet.

73


*S. Kori Rahman*

KI5MKU

Cell: (770) 298 8516
kori...@gmail.com


On Fri, Dec 11, 2020 at 7:33 AM William Elliott via BVARC 
wrote:

> I was at the test this last Saturday as well.  I'm really excited about
> learning more about this hobby.  There is just so much to learn.  My
> background is not nearly as technical as most of y'all.  I'm a former Army
> tanker and current homicide detective.  I got into this hobby to learn
> about and practice mobile radio communications.  I am mounting a Yaesu
> FTM-400DR in the Jeep in January.  I'm putting the last bit of funds
> together and then I'll be installing.  As I move forward I know I'll have a
> ton of questions.  BVARC looks to be a fantastic club and I'm excited to
> get started!
>
> William (Bill) Elliott
> K15MKV
> 281-914-1453
> poorich...@gmail.com
>
>
> On Fri, Dec 11, 2020 at 5:40 AM Theresa via BVARC  wrote:
>
>> Howdy Kori,
>>Those of us in are 30's may not consider ourselves old, but when you
>> compare to the age of most hams, we're young.  Hence why I jokingly call
>> myself a triple minority:  1) Relatively young (38)  2) Female3) Female
>> ham without anyone else in the family being a ham operator.  NO ONE, I went
>> out and got it on my own.
>>
>>   Welcome to the hobby and the club!!  Sorry I missed the meeting, but
>> unlike someone whom I shall be good and not name, I didn't want to zoom
>> while driving into Houston tonight.
>>
>> Theresa Williams KE5MUX
>>
>>
>> On Friday, December 11, 2020, 4:01:28 AM CST, Kori Rahman via BVARC <
>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hello Scott,
>>
>> Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I know that (as was
>> mentioned in the ZOOM call earlier) the HAM community is an aging group and
>> that you all want to see the hobby pass down to the younger generations. I
>> actually got my call sign as a late birthday present, I turned 33 on
>> December 8th. I wouldn't consider myself a "young man", but I understand
>> many of you would. I am really excited about this new hobby of mine and I
>> hope that I can help this (my) club move forward into the future.
>>
>> As I mentioned before, THANK YOU to everyone. You've all been very
>> encouraging. I think my main focus for the next few weeks will be studying
>> for the Extra Exam, but the list of new things to explore has really
>> expanded.
>>
>> 73s!
>>
>> *S. Kori Rahman*
>>
>> KI5MKU
>>
>> Cell: (770) 298 8516
>> kori...@gmail.com
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 11:38 PM Scott Medbury via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Kori,
>>
>> Welcome to your club. And it is your club too . Al are welcome and your
>> input is vital. We are continually trying to improve it and have programs
>> and activities that appeal to all interests and levels.
>>
>> 73 de Scott KD5FBA
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 10, 2020, 10:55 PM Kori Rahman via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hey Mark,
>>
>> Yeah I'm sure I can give you a few phrases. Something like "Hello" and
>> "The weather is nice today" or anything more specific? Those are "안녕하세요"
>> (ahn-young-ha-seh-yo) and "오늘은 날씨가 좋습니다" (oh-neul-eun  nal-she-gah
>> joe-seum-nee-dah) respectively, the "eu" vowels are basically like that
>> sound that Lucy makes in "I Love Lucy" when she gets in trouble. LOL All
>> other sounds are basically as written.
>>
>> Pronunciation is really hard to get right the first time with Korean, and
>> is essential given that their words are usually very short. The thing that
>> makes it difficult is mainly because they have a few very different vowels.
>> I suggest listening to words several times to see if you can match them.
>>
>> Good references: Talk to me in Korean ,
>> The Seoul National University Korean Textbook
>> (I
>> used in college).
>> To be honest this is NOT a language to pick up quickly, so if you're
>> looking for quick and dirty, phrase books are good (particularly if they
>> have a CD). Maybe we can try it out over HAM?
>>
>> Yes Korean grammar is VERY different. Their word order is different, they
>> have these things called "particles" which connote subject or object,
>> extremely complex verb conjugations which can indicate not only tense, but
>> formality (there are at least 3 common ones), imperative, as a statement vs
>> a 

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

[Jeff Greer via BVARC]

Welcome, Bill!  This is the place to ask a ton of questions; you'll get 
answers, and probably a ton of questions back on what it's like to be a 
homicide detective...  

Glad to have you aboard!

-j


From: BVARC  on behalf of William Elliott via BVARC 

Sent: Friday, December 11, 2020 7:32 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: William Elliott 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

I was at the test this last Saturday as well.  I'm really excited about 
learning more about this hobby.  There is just so much to learn.  My background 
is not nearly as technical as most of y'all.  I'm a former Army tanker and 
current homicide detective.  I got into this hobby to learn about and practice 
mobile radio communications.  I am mounting a Yaesu FTM-400DR in the Jeep in 
January.  I'm putting the last bit of funds together and then I'll be 
installing.  As I move forward I know I'll have a ton of questions.  BVARC 
looks to be a fantastic club and I'm excited to get started!

William (Bill) Elliott
K15MKV
281-914-1453
poorich...@gmail.com


On Fri, Dec 11, 2020 at 5:40 AM Theresa via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
Howdy Kori,
   Those of us in are 30's may not consider ourselves old, but when you compare 
to the age of most hams, we're young.  Hence why I jokingly call myself a 
triple minority:  1) Relatively young (38)  2) Female3) Female ham without 
anyone else in the family being a ham operator.  NO ONE, I went out and got it 
on my own.

  Welcome to the hobby and the club!!  Sorry I missed the meeting, but unlike 
someone whom I shall be good and not name, I didn't want to zoom while driving 
into Houston tonight.

Theresa Williams KE5MUX


On Friday, December 11, 2020, 4:01:28 AM CST, Kori Rahman via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


Hello Scott,

Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I know that (as was mentioned 
in the ZOOM call earlier) the HAM community is an aging group and that you all 
want to see the hobby pass down to the younger generations. I actually got my 
call sign as a late birthday present, I turned 33 on December 8th. I wouldn't 
consider myself a "young man", but I understand many of you would. I am really 
excited about this new hobby of mine and I hope that I can help this (my) club 
move forward into the future.

As I mentioned before, THANK YOU to everyone. You've all been very encouraging. 
I think my main focus for the next few weeks will be studying for the Extra 
Exam, but the list of new things to explore has really expanded.

73s!


S. Kori Rahman

KI5MKU

Cell: (770) 298 8516
kori...@gmail.com


On Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 11:38 PM Scott Medbury via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
Kori,

Welcome to your club. And it is your club too . Al are welcome and your input 
is vital. We are continually trying to improve it and have programs and 
activities that appeal to all interests and levels.

73 de Scott KD5FBA



On Thu, Dec 10, 2020, 10:55 PM Kori Rahman via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
Hey Mark,

Yeah I'm sure I can give you a few phrases. Something like "Hello" and "The 
weather is nice today" or anything more specific? Those are "안녕하세요" 
(ahn-young-ha-seh-yo) and "오늘은 날씨가 좋습니다" (oh-neul-eun  nal-she-gah  
joe-seum-nee-dah) respectively, the "eu" vowels are basically like that sound 
that Lucy makes in "I Love Lucy" when she gets in trouble. LOL All other sounds 
are basically as written.

Pronunciation is really hard to get right the first time with Korean, and is 
essential given that their words are usually very short. The thing that makes 
it difficult is mainly because they have a few very different vowels. I suggest 
listening to words several times to see if you can match them.

Good references: Talk to me in Korean, The Seoul 
National University Korean Textbook 

 (I used in college).
To be honest this is NOT a language to pick up quickly, so if you're looking 
for quick and dirty, phrase books are good (particularly if they have a CD). 
Maybe we can try it out over HAM?

Yes Korean grammar is VERY different. Their word order is different, they have 
these things called "particles" which connote subject or object, extremely 
complex verb conjugations which can indicate not only tense, but formality 
(there are at least 3 common ones), imperative, as a statement vs a questions, 
can be modified to indicate the verb as a noun or adjective, etc. So because of 
that, google is risky for anything but the simplest of sentences.

I got into Korean because of... a girl in college... But I still listen to 

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

[William Elliott via BVARC]

I was at the test this last Saturday as well.  I'm really excited about
learning more about this hobby.  There is just so much to learn.  My
background is not nearly as technical as most of y'all.  I'm a former Army
tanker and current homicide detective.  I got into this hobby to learn
about and practice mobile radio communications.  I am mounting a Yaesu
FTM-400DR in the Jeep in January.  I'm putting the last bit of funds
together and then I'll be installing.  As I move forward I know I'll have a
ton of questions.  BVARC looks to be a fantastic club and I'm excited to
get started!

William (Bill) Elliott
K15MKV
281-914-1453
poorich...@gmail.com


On Fri, Dec 11, 2020 at 5:40 AM Theresa via BVARC  wrote:

> Howdy Kori,
>Those of us in are 30's may not consider ourselves old, but when you
> compare to the age of most hams, we're young.  Hence why I jokingly call
> myself a triple minority:  1) Relatively young (38)  2) Female3) Female
> ham without anyone else in the family being a ham operator.  NO ONE, I went
> out and got it on my own.
>
>   Welcome to the hobby and the club!!  Sorry I missed the meeting, but
> unlike someone whom I shall be good and not name, I didn't want to zoom
> while driving into Houston tonight.
>
> Theresa Williams KE5MUX
>
>
> On Friday, December 11, 2020, 4:01:28 AM CST, Kori Rahman via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Hello Scott,
>
> Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I know that (as was
> mentioned in the ZOOM call earlier) the HAM community is an aging group and
> that you all want to see the hobby pass down to the younger generations. I
> actually got my call sign as a late birthday present, I turned 33 on
> December 8th. I wouldn't consider myself a "young man", but I understand
> many of you would. I am really excited about this new hobby of mine and I
> hope that I can help this (my) club move forward into the future.
>
> As I mentioned before, THANK YOU to everyone. You've all been very
> encouraging. I think my main focus for the next few weeks will be studying
> for the Extra Exam, but the list of new things to explore has really
> expanded.
>
> 73s!
>
> *S. Kori Rahman*
>
> KI5MKU
>
> Cell: (770) 298 8516
> kori...@gmail.com
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 11:38 PM Scott Medbury via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Kori,
>
> Welcome to your club. And it is your club too . Al are welcome and your
> input is vital. We are continually trying to improve it and have programs
> and activities that appeal to all interests and levels.
>
> 73 de Scott KD5FBA
>
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 10, 2020, 10:55 PM Kori Rahman via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Hey Mark,
>
> Yeah I'm sure I can give you a few phrases. Something like "Hello" and
> "The weather is nice today" or anything more specific? Those are "안녕하세요"
> (ahn-young-ha-seh-yo) and "오늘은 날씨가 좋습니다" (oh-neul-eun  nal-she-gah
> joe-seum-nee-dah) respectively, the "eu" vowels are basically like that
> sound that Lucy makes in "I Love Lucy" when she gets in trouble. LOL All
> other sounds are basically as written.
>
> Pronunciation is really hard to get right the first time with Korean, and
> is essential given that their words are usually very short. The thing that
> makes it difficult is mainly because they have a few very different vowels.
> I suggest listening to words several times to see if you can match them.
>
> Good references: Talk to me in Korean ,
> The Seoul National University Korean Textbook
> (I
> used in college).
> To be honest this is NOT a language to pick up quickly, so if you're
> looking for quick and dirty, phrase books are good (particularly if they
> have a CD). Maybe we can try it out over HAM?
>
> Yes Korean grammar is VERY different. Their word order is different, they
> have these things called "particles" which connote subject or object,
> extremely complex verb conjugations which can indicate not only tense, but
> formality (there are at least 3 common ones), imperative, as a statement vs
> a questions, can be modified to indicate the verb as a noun or adjective,
> etc. So because of that, google is risky for anything but the simplest of
> sentences.
>
> I got into Korean because of... a girl in college... But I still listen to
> Kpop. If you don't know what that is don't look it up. If you do look it
> up, look up "보아 - 나무".
>
> 73!
>
>
> *S. Kori Rahman*
>
> KI5MKU
>
> Cell: (770) 298 8516
> kori...@gmail.com
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 9:53 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Kori,
>
> Hi welcome to the airways. I wish I had taken the initiative to introduce
> myself as you have. Great to read your story.
>
> One thing, I have some older Korean neighbors next door 

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

[Theresa via BVARC]

Howdy Kori,   Those of us in are 30's may not consider ourselves old, but when 
you compare to the age of most hams, we're young.  Hence why I jokingly call 
myself a triple minority:  1) Relatively young (38)  2) Female    3) Female ham 
without anyone else in the family being a ham operator.  NO ONE, I went out and 
got it on my own.
  Welcome to the hobby and the club!!  Sorry I missed the meeting, but unlike 
someone whom I shall be good and not name, I didn't want to zoom while driving 
into Houston tonight.

Theresa Williams KE5MUX 

On Friday, December 11, 2020, 4:01:28 AM CST, Kori Rahman via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Hello Scott,
Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I know that (as was mentioned 
in the ZOOM call earlier) the HAM community is an aging group and that you all 
want to see the hobby pass down to the younger generations. I actually got my 
call sign as a late birthday present, I turned 33 on December 8th. I wouldn't 
consider myself a "young man", but I understand many of you would. I am really 
excited about this new hobby of mine and I hope that I can help this (my) club 
move forward into the future.
As I mentioned before, THANK YOU to everyone. You've all been very encouraging. 
I think my main focus for the next few weeks will be studying for the Extra 
Exam, but the list of new things to explore has really expanded.
73s!


S. Kori Rahman

KI5MKU

Cell: (770) 298 8516
kori...@gmail.com


On Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 11:38 PM Scott Medbury via BVARC  
wrote:

Kori,
Welcome to your club. And it is your club too . Al are welcome and your input 
is vital. We are continually trying to improve it and have programs and 
activities that appeal to all interests and levels.
73 de Scott KD5FBA


On Thu, Dec 10, 2020, 10:55 PM Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:

Hey Mark, 
Yeah I'm sure I can give you a few phrases. Something like "Hello" and "The 
weather is nice today" or anything more specific? Those are "안녕하세요" 
(ahn-young-ha-seh-yo) and "오늘은 날씨가 좋습니다" (oh-neul-eun  nal-she-gah  
joe-seum-nee-dah) respectively, the "eu" vowels are basically like that sound 
that Lucy makes in "I Love Lucy" when she gets in trouble. LOL All other sounds 
are basically as written.

Pronunciation is really hard to get right the first time with Korean, and is 
essential given that their words are usually very short. The thing that makes 
it difficult is mainly because they have a few very different vowels. I suggest 
listening to words several times to see if you can match them.
Good references: Talk to me in Korean, The Seoul National University Korean 
Textbook (I used in college).To be honest this is NOT a language to pick up 
quickly, so if you're looking for quick and dirty, phrase books are good 
(particularly if they have a CD). Maybe we can try it out over HAM?
Yes Korean grammar is VERY different. Their word order is different, they have 
these things called "particles" which connote subject or object, extremely 
complex verb conjugations which can indicate not only tense, but formality 
(there are at least 3 common ones), imperative, as a statement vs a questions, 
can be modified to indicate the verb as a noun or adjective, etc. So because of 
that, google is risky for anything but the simplest of sentences.
I got into Korean because of... a girl in college... But I still listen to 
Kpop. If you don't know what that is don't look it up. If you do look it up, 
look up "보아 - 나무". 
73!

S. Kori Rahman


KI5MKU

Cell: (770) 298 8516
kori...@gmail.com


On Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 9:53 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC  wrote:

Kori,
Hi welcome to the airways. I wish I had taken the initiative to introduce 
myself as you have. Great to read your story. 
One thing, I have some older Korean neighbors next door who do not speak a word 
of English. I think they had just arrived state-sides when their family moved 
them in. They are wonderful dear people, and we communicate by badly done hand 
signals. I would love to be equipped with a couple of key phrases and was 
wondering if you might have a few key phrases. They are not hams of course.  Do 
you have some reference suggestions you could point me toward? I am aware that 
Korean is likely very different linguistically from English.
Hope we might be able to meet up us on the Stir Crazy Net at 146.940 noon 
weekdays or the Monday Night net at 8 pm same frequency.
MarkN5PRD

On Dec 10, 2020, at 3:49 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:
Hello all,
I'm Sheikh "Kori" Rahman (KI5MKU), I just joined the BVARC last Saturday when I 
took my exams and I wanted to go ahead and introduce myself to everyone. I am 
an Aerospace Engineer by education (Masters in AE from GA Tech 2011), with some 
experience in the Oil and Gas industry. Currently living in Sugar Land, TX. I 
have been aware of the amateur radio hobby for a long time but never took the 
steps to apply until last month. Having been unemployed for a good while now, I 
have taken up a lot of self-study in this time. 

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

[Kori Rahman via BVARC]

Hello Scott,

Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I know that (as was
mentioned in the ZOOM call earlier) the HAM community is an aging group and
that you all want to see the hobby pass down to the younger generations. I
actually got my call sign as a late birthday present, I turned 33 on
December 8th. I wouldn't consider myself a "young man", but I understand
many of you would. I am really excited about this new hobby of mine and I
hope that I can help this (my) club move forward into the future.

As I mentioned before, THANK YOU to everyone. You've all been very
encouraging. I think my main focus for the next few weeks will be studying
for the Extra Exam, but the list of new things to explore has really
expanded.

73s!

*S. Kori Rahman*

KI5MKU

Cell: (770) 298 8516
kori...@gmail.com


On Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 11:38 PM Scott Medbury via BVARC 
wrote:

> Kori,
>
> Welcome to your club. And it is your club too . Al are welcome and your
> input is vital. We are continually trying to improve it and have programs
> and activities that appeal to all interests and levels.
>
> 73 de Scott KD5FBA
>
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 10, 2020, 10:55 PM Kori Rahman via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Hey Mark,
>>
>> Yeah I'm sure I can give you a few phrases. Something like "Hello" and
>> "The weather is nice today" or anything more specific? Those are "안녕하세요"
>> (ahn-young-ha-seh-yo) and "오늘은 날씨가 좋습니다" (oh-neul-eun  nal-she-gah
>> joe-seum-nee-dah) respectively, the "eu" vowels are basically like that
>> sound that Lucy makes in "I Love Lucy" when she gets in trouble. LOL All
>> other sounds are basically as written.
>>
>> Pronunciation is really hard to get right the first time with Korean, and
>> is essential given that their words are usually very short. The thing that
>> makes it difficult is mainly because they have a few very different vowels.
>> I suggest listening to words several times to see if you can match them.
>>
>> Good references: Talk to me in Korean ,
>> The Seoul National University Korean Textbook
>> (I
>> used in college).
>> To be honest this is NOT a language to pick up quickly, so if you're
>> looking for quick and dirty, phrase books are good (particularly if they
>> have a CD). Maybe we can try it out over HAM?
>>
>> Yes Korean grammar is VERY different. Their word order is different, they
>> have these things called "particles" which connote subject or object,
>> extremely complex verb conjugations which can indicate not only tense, but
>> formality (there are at least 3 common ones), imperative, as a statement vs
>> a questions, can be modified to indicate the verb as a noun or adjective,
>> etc. So because of that, google is risky for anything but the simplest of
>> sentences.
>>
>> I got into Korean because of... a girl in college... But I still listen
>> to Kpop. If you don't know what that is don't look it up. If you do look it
>> up, look up "보아 - 나무".
>>
>> 73!
>>
>>
>> *S. Kori Rahman*
>>
>> KI5MKU
>>
>> Cell: (770) 298 8516
>> kori...@gmail.com
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 9:53 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Kori,
>>>
>>> Hi welcome to the airways. I wish I had taken the initiative to
>>> introduce myself as you have. Great to read your story.
>>>
>>> One thing, I have some older Korean neighbors next door who do not speak
>>> a word of English. I think they had just arrived state-sides when their
>>> family moved them in. They are wonderful dear people, and we communicate by
>>> badly done hand signals. I would love to be equipped with a couple of key
>>> phrases and was wondering if you might have a few key phrases. They are not
>>> hams of course.  Do you have some reference suggestions you could point me
>>> toward? I am aware that Korean is likely very different linguistically from
>>> English.
>>>
>>> Hope we might be able to meet up us on the Stir Crazy Net at 146.940
>>> noon weekdays or the Monday Night net at 8 pm same frequency.
>>>
>>> Mark
>>> N5PRD
>>>
>>> On Dec 10, 2020, at 3:49 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> I'm Sheikh "Kori" Rahman (KI5MKU), I just joined the BVARC last Saturday
>>> when I took my exams and I wanted to go ahead and introduce myself to
>>> everyone. I am an Aerospace Engineer by education (Masters in AE from GA
>>> Tech 2011), with some experience in the Oil and Gas industry. Currently
>>> living in Sugar Land, TX. I have been aware of the amateur radio hobby for
>>> a long time but never took the steps to apply until last month. Having been
>>> unemployed for a good while now, I have taken up a lot of self-study in
>>> this time. While studying tensor analysis I realized just how