Re: [BVARC] Study material for the Extra exam

[Gus Bernard via BVARC]

The best by far is HamTestOnline, if they're still in business (I thought I
heard they might close up soon).

Gus K5GMB


On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, 10:18 Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via BVARC <
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> On Jun 19, 2023, at 7:24 PM, Mike Knerr via BVARC  wrote:
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> I used "the easy way" books for tech and general.
> Author is Craig "Buck" K4IA
> Be sure to get the 2022-2026 edition.
> Good luck
> Mike Knerr KI5UBL 73
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> On Mon, Jun 19, 2023, 2:34 PM Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC 
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>> Looking to study for the Extra exam.   What are some good web based study
>> guides?Looking for the one's where they give the question and ONLY
>> correct answer.Then have a link or something to explain that
>> question/answer.
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>> Thanks
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Re: [BVARC] Study material for the Extra exam

[John Brockus via BVARC]

I upgraded to Extra at 68 years old.
I used W4EEY's YouTube channel as my main study material.

Rather than just learning the questions and answers, he and his crew
actually taught me a lot of the material.

On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 2:34 PM Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC 
wrote:

> Looking to study for the Extra exam.   What are some good web based study
> guides?Looking for the one's where they give the question and ONLY
> correct answer.Then have a link or something to explain that
> question/answer.
>
> Thanks
> Rudy Ackerman
> KF5QYG
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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: ARLB017 ARRL Files Comments Against "Seriously Flawed" HF Rules Petition

[Nick Creason KE5QY via BVARC]

I’ve heard this story before.  Does anyone know if it is real or just another 
internet rummer?

 

Most of the spectrum assigned to amateur use is to unreliable to be used for 
commercial purposes.  I wouldn’t thing that a business (especially one trying 
to do something time sensitive) would want to work around sunspot cycles and 
weather interference.  And anyone that works any DX knows higher power doesn’t 
necessarily get a signal through if the conditions just aren’t there.   High 
power directional SW stations are located all over the world and all of them 
fade in and out with the best conditions.  

 

Just my 2 cents worth.

 

Nick, KE5QY

 

 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Chris Medlin via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, August 3, 2023 9:24 PM
To: pauleas...@pobox.com; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Chris Medlin 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Fwd: ARLB017 ARRL Files Comments Against "Seriously 
Flawed" HF Rules Petition

 

Thats a pretty harsh statement. I’m not sure any of us know the pull that arrl 
has in Washington but its probably safe to say that arrl cannot control the 
actions of others.  

Arrl does a lot of things for the hobby. The political side is only a small (?) 
part of it. 

I think they offer enough other benefits that if they are unable to twist the 
fcc arm til they say uncle, I’m sticking around for all the other benefits. 

 

But also none of us are under contract to stay with them either. 

 

73 Chris

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On Aug 3, 2023, at 21:05, Paul Easter via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

If ARRL does not take care of this, I will never give them another dime.

 

On Thu, Aug 3, 2023 at 3:27 PM JP Pritchard via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

>  
> SB QST @ ARL $ARLB017
> ARLB017 ARRL Files Comments Against "Seriously Flawed" HF Rules
> Petition
> 
> ZCZC AG17
> QST de W1AW  
> ARRL Bulletin 17  ARLB017
> From ARRL Headquarters  
> Newington CT  August 3, 2023
> To all radio amateurs 
> 
> SB QST ARL ARLB017
> ARLB017 ARRL Files Comments Against "Seriously Flawed" HF Rules
> Petition
> 
> ARRL, as part of its mission to protect Amateur Radio, has filed
> comments against a proposal that would introduce high-power digital
> communications to the shortwave spectrum that in many instances is
> immediately adjacent to the Amateur HF bands.
> 
> The "Shortwave Modernization Coalition" (SMC), which represents
> certain high-frequency stock trading interests, filed the petition
> with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). ARRL responded on
> behalf of its members and the 760,000 licensees of the Amateur Radio
> Service in the US.
> 
> The petition can be found online at,
> https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/1042840187330/1  .
> 
> The ARRL Laboratory performed a detailed technical analysis over
> several months to determine if the proposed rules would affect
> operations on the bands allocated to Radio Amateurs that are
> inter-mixed with the Part 90 bands in the spectrum in question.
> 
> ARRL's analysis determined that, if the proposed rules are adopted,
> the new operations inevitably will cause significant harmful
> interference to many users of adjacent and nearby spectrum,
> including Amateur Radio licensees. Ed Hare, W1RFI, a 37-year veteran
> of the ARRL Lab and internationally recognized expert on radio
> frequency interference, was the principal investigator on the study.
> Hare concluded the petition should not be granted. "This petition
> seeks to put 50 kHz wide, 20,000-watt signals immediately next to
> seven different amateur bands with weaker protections against
> interference than required in other services," said Hare.
> 
> In its formal opposition, ARRL stated, "That destructive
> interference would result if operations commenced using anything
> close to the proposed maximum levels."
> 
> ARRL's filed comments highlight flawed analysis and incomplete data
> submitted by the petitioners. It noted the petitioners
> "...significantly understate the harmful interference that is not
> just likely, but certain, if the rules proposed by SMC are adopted
> as proposed. It is noteworthy that SMC's proposed rules would
> provide less protection than the much-lower power amateur radio
> transmitters are required to provide Part 90 receivers." ARRL's
> opposition also noted that there was no reported tests conducted
> with Amateur or other affected stations, but referenced a spectrum
> capture in the Comments filed with the Dayton Group that showed
> actual interference into the Amateur 20-meter band from one of the
> High Frequency Trading experimental stations.
> 
> Part 90 HF rules currently authorize a maximum signal bandwidth
> equal to a voice communications channel, at up to 1000 W peak
> envelope power (PEP). The petition seeks multiplication of signal
> width, greater transmitted power, and weaker rules that protect
> users of adjacent spectrum. ARRL's comments expose the likely
> fallout:
> 
> "Incredibly, notwithstanding t

[BVARC] HF antenna and coax

[Venkata Appala via BVARC]

Hello all,
I am working on setting up a temporary HF antenna that I can setup or 
take down when not in use. For this, I am exploring MFJ 1979 telescope antenna. 
I am not sure if this is the right choice yet. My idea was to use some 
mount(yet to figure this out) in the backyard, run the cable inside the home 
when I want to use HF. In addition, when I am visiting some park, planning to 
mount if using some mag mount. I don’t have much of a backyard and wanted to 
see if this antenna can be used at home and when I am visiting places. With 
this info, I have few questions. Please bear with me as I am absolutely new to 
Ham and might ask dumb questions. While reading, one thing I realized is that, 
the antenna depends on the bands I wish to use. Well, at the moment, I want to 
start with something that can get me on air for commonly used frequencies where 
I can listen in and learn how to use the radio. At the  moment, all I have is a 
HF transceiver with builtin tuner.

1) Is 1979 a good antenna? It appears it is around $70 and I am assuming this 
can get me started without breaking any bank.
2) Coax…looking at the options, this seems like a candy store and I can’t 
figure out which one. I am guessing something around 50 ft in length might work 
and my limited research shows LMR 240 might be good option. Is this true or 
should I find a better alternative?
3) Any suggestions on mounts for the antenna that I can use in the backyard?  

Ps: Thank you to Ed and Richard for pointing me in the right direction at 
Fulshear farmer’s market. I am also researching on end fed antenna but this 
will be a build/diy project.

Thank you for all the guidance and suggestions.

73
Venkata Appala KJ5BVS
pradhan...@gmail.com




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Re: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

Venkata,

The ARRL On the Air magazine Sept 2021 edition page 22 has a project to create 
a portable vertical antenna using the MFJ-1979. If you are an ARRL member, you 
can use the ARRL mags app to find it. It has a mount and everything else needed.

I’ve made this project and tried it out and it works quite well. The article 
has you mark the antenna for the right spot for each frequency, but if you have 
a tuner in your setup, you can extend it all the way, tune it, and it will work 
well without the manual adjusting. I have a backpack and a PVC tube I use to 
make it all portable.

I made some tweaks to the project including a round plate to attach the radials.

We have some coax experts in the group and so I am sure they can give you more 
information, but keep in mind for HF, you don’t need as high of quality coax as 
for VHF/UHF.

Happy to give you more details – send me an email.

Thanks,
Shannon Tassin
K4SCT

From: BVARC  on behalf of Venkata Appala via BVARC 

Date: Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 8:21 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Venkata Appala 
Subject: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax
Hello all,
I am working on setting up a temporary HF antenna that I can setup or take down 
when not in use. For this, I am exploring MFJ 1979 telescope antenna. I am not 
sure if this is the right choice yet. My idea was to use some mount(yet to 
figure this out) in the backyard, run the cable inside the home when I want to 
use HF. In addition, when I am visiting some park, planning to mount if using 
some mag mount. I don’t have much of a backyard and wanted to see if this 
antenna can be used at home and when I am visiting places. With this info, I 
have few questions. Please bear with me as I am absolutely new to Ham and might 
ask dumb questions. While reading, one thing I realized is that, the antenna 
depends on the bands I wish to use. Well, at the moment, I want to start with 
something that can get me on air for commonly used frequencies where I can 
listen in and learn how to use the radio. At the  moment, all I have is a HF 
transceiver with builtin tuner.

1) Is 1979 a good antenna? It appears it is around $70 and I am assuming this 
can get me started without breaking any bank.
2) Coax…looking at the options, this seems like a candy store and I can’t 
figure out which one. I am guessing something around 50 ft in length might work 
and my limited research shows LMR 240 might be good option. Is this true or 
should I find a better alternative?
3) Any suggestions on mounts for the antenna that I can use in the backyard?

Ps: Thank you to Ed and Richard for pointing me in the right direction at 
Fulshear farmer’s market. I am also researching on end fed antenna but this 
will be a build/diy project.

Thank you for all the guidance and suggestions.

73
Venkata Appala KJ5BVS
pradhan...@gmail.com




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Re: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax

[Chris Medlin via BVARC]

Firstly, welcome to the hobby.

Secondly, I dont know anything about this antenna except for what I just read 
on dx engineering. But 17ft is quarter wave on 20m.

Maybe someone can give you better info on the antenna…
I can say, if you are wanting to setup when you want to run hf and then tear 
down when youre done, thats exactly what i did for the 3 years i was in austin 
(prior to my move to houston in 2022). I had 100 ft of RG8U and i just ran it 
thru my townhouse and out the door (the door closes over it fine) to my antenna 
and when I was done, I disconnected and rolled my coax back up and never had a 
problem.

If youre running 50-100 ft, I dont see a reason why youd need to spend the 
extra money on the LMR coax. The loss is negligible, if any.

Good luck.
73/Chris/AC5CM

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On Aug 6, 2023, at 20:21, Venkata Appala via BVARC  wrote:

 Hello all,
I am working on setting up a temporary HF antenna that I can setup or take down 
when not in use. For this, I am exploring MFJ 1979 telescope antenna. I am not 
sure if this is the right choice yet. My idea was to use some mount(yet to 
figure this out) in the backyard, run the cable inside the home when I want to 
use HF. In addition, when I am visiting some park, planning to mount if using 
some mag mount. I don’t have much of a backyard and wanted to see if this 
antenna can be used at home and when I am visiting places. With this info, I 
have few questions. Please bear with me as I am absolutely new to Ham and might 
ask dumb questions. While reading, one thing I realized is that, the antenna 
depends on the bands I wish to use. Well, at the moment, I want to start with 
something that can get me on air for commonly used frequencies where I can 
listen in and learn how to use the radio. At the  moment, all I have is a HF 
transceiver with builtin tuner.

1) Is 1979 a good antenna? It appears it is around $70 and I am assuming this 
can get me started without breaking any bank.
2) Coax…looking at the options, this seems like a candy store and I can’t 
figure out which one. I am guessing something around 50 ft in length might work 
and my limited research shows LMR 240 might be good option. Is this true or 
should I find a better alternative?
3) Any suggestions on mounts for the antenna that I can use in the backyard?

Ps: Thank you to Ed and Richard for pointing me in the right direction at 
Fulshear farmer’s market. I am also researching on end fed antenna but this 
will be a build/diy project.

Thank you for all the guidance and suggestions.

73
Venkata Appala KJ5BVS
pradhan...@gmail.com




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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Off topic - desperate

[Travis Burgess via BVARC]

He would make someone a great Spirit Animal.

From: BVARC  on behalf of Scott Medbury via BVARC 

Sent: Sunday, August 6, 2023 6:59 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Scott Medbury 
Subject: [BVARC] Fwd: Off topic - desperate


-- Forwarded message -
From: Kelli Medbury via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
Date: Sun, Aug 6, 2023, 2:42 PM
Subject: [BVARC] Off topic - desperate
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
Cc: Kelli Medbury mailto:kg5...@gmail.com>>


Hey everyone,

I know this is not radio related, but I am in desperate need of help.

I rescued a stray dog in my neighborhood almost 3 weeks ago. He had been 
reported on next door for almost 2 weeks prior to me grabbing him. The only 
reason I grabbed him is because he almost got run over in front of my house 
while I was mowing.

Before anyone asks, yes I have reached out to the shelters and the rescue 
groups all over Texas. No one is taking in any dogs. I also had him checked for 
a micro chip, no luck.

He knows sit, rides well in a car, and is potty trained. So I am thinking he 
was someone's pet before getting dumped.

He is about 40 pounds and still very much a puppy. NO apartments, only houses 
with a decent yard or property.

If you are seriously interested in a new dog, please let me know. He is FREE to 
a good home. I have been given a crate, it goes with him.

-73
Kelli

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Re: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax

[Venkata Appala via BVARC]

Thank you Shannon. This is perfect. I will check the magazine for details. 


Venkata Appala KJ5BVS
pradhan...@gmail.com



> On Aug 6, 2023, at 9:24 PM, Shannon Tassin  wrote:
> 
> Venkata,
>  
> The ARRL On the Air magazine Sept 2021 edition page 22 has a project to 
> create a portable vertical antenna using the MFJ-1979. If you are an ARRL 
> member, you can use the ARRL mags app to find it. It has a mount and 
> everything else needed.
>  
> I’ve made this project and tried it out and it works quite well. The article 
> has you mark the antenna for the right spot for each frequency, but if you 
> have a tuner in your setup, you can extend it all the way, tune it, and it 
> will work well without the manual adjusting. I have a backpack and a PVC tube 
> I use to make it all portable.
>  
> I made some tweaks to the project including a round plate to attach the 
> radials.
>  
> We have some coax experts in the group and so I am sure they can give you 
> more information, but keep in mind for HF, you don’t need as high of quality 
> coax as for VHF/UHF.
>  
> Happy to give you more details – send me an email.
>  
> Thanks,
> Shannon Tassin
> K4SCT
>  
> From: BVARC  on behalf of Venkata Appala via BVARC 
> 
> Date: Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 8:21 PM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: Venkata Appala 
> Subject: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax
> 
> Hello all,
> I am working on setting up a temporary HF antenna that I can setup or take 
> down when not in use. For this, I am exploring MFJ 1979 telescope antenna. I 
> am not sure if this is the right choice yet. My idea was to use some 
> mount(yet to figure this out) in the backyard, run the cable inside the home 
> when I want to use HF. In addition, when I am visiting some park, planning to 
> mount if using some mag mount. I don’t have much of a backyard and wanted to 
> see if this antenna can be used at home and when I am visiting places. With 
> this info, I have few questions. Please bear with me as I am absolutely new 
> to Ham and might ask dumb questions. While reading, one thing I realized is 
> that, the antenna depends on the bands I wish to use. Well, at the moment, I 
> want to start with something that can get me on air for commonly used 
> frequencies where I can listen in and learn how to use the radio. At the  
> moment, all I have is a HF transceiver with builtin tuner.
>  
> 1) Is 1979 a good antenna? It appears it is around $70 and I am assuming this 
> can get me started without breaking any bank.
> 2) Coax…looking at the options, this seems like a candy store and I can’t 
> figure out which one. I am guessing something around 50 ft in length might 
> work and my limited research shows LMR 240 might be good option. Is this true 
> or should I find a better alternative?
> 3) Any suggestions on mounts for the antenna that I can use in the backyard?  
>  
> Ps: Thank you to Ed and Richard for pointing me in the right direction at 
> Fulshear farmer’s market. I am also researching on end fed antenna but this 
> will be a build/diy project.
>  
> Thank you for all the guidance and suggestions.
>  
> 73
> Venkata Appala KJ5BVS
> pradhan...@gmail.com


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Re: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax

[Venkata Appala via BVARC]

Thanks Chris. Excited to be a part of the hobby and learn something new.

Thanks for the coax suggestion. I will check the 8U cable. I am guessing I 
would need somewhere in the 50-75 ft length to make sure I can feed it into the 
room.

Venkata Appala
pradhan...@gmail.com



> On Aug 6, 2023, at 9:25 PM, Chris Medlin via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Firstly, welcome to the hobby. 
> 
> Secondly, I dont know anything about this antenna except for what I just read 
> on dx engineering. But 17ft is quarter wave on 20m. 
> 
> Maybe someone can give you better info on the antenna…
> I can say, if you are wanting to setup when you want to run hf and then tear 
> down when youre done, thats exactly what i did for the 3 years i was in 
> austin (prior to my move to houston in 2022). I had 100 ft of RG8U and i just 
> ran it thru my townhouse and out the door (the door closes over it fine) to 
> my antenna and when I was done, I disconnected and rolled my coax back up and 
> never had a problem. 
> 
> If youre running 50-100 ft, I dont see a reason why youd need to spend the 
> extra money on the LMR coax. The loss is negligible, if any. 
> 
> Good luck. 
> 73/Chris/AC5CM
> 
> Typos brought to you by iPhone
> 
>> On Aug 6, 2023, at 20:21, Venkata Appala via BVARC  wrote:
>> 
>>  Hello all,
>> I am working on setting up a temporary HF antenna that I can setup or take 
>> down when not in use. For this, I am exploring MFJ 1979 telescope antenna. I 
>> am not sure if this is the right choice yet. My idea was to use some 
>> mount(yet to figure this out) in the backyard, run the cable inside the home 
>> when I want to use HF. In addition, when I am visiting some park, planning 
>> to mount if using some mag mount. I don’t have much of a backyard and wanted 
>> to see if this antenna can be used at home and when I am visiting places. 
>> With this info, I have few questions. Please bear with me as I am absolutely 
>> new to Ham and might ask dumb questions. While reading, one thing I realized 
>> is that, the antenna depends on the bands I wish to use. Well, at the 
>> moment, I want to start with something that can get me on air for commonly 
>> used frequencies where I can listen in and learn how to use the radio. At 
>> the  moment, all I have is a HF transceiver with builtin tuner.
>> 
>> 1) Is 1979 a good antenna? It appears it is around $70 and I am assuming 
>> this can get me started without breaking any bank.
>> 2) Coax…looking at the options, this seems like a candy store and I can’t 
>> figure out which one. I am guessing something around 50 ft in length might 
>> work and my limited research shows LMR 240 might be good option. Is this 
>> true or should I find a better alternative?
>> 3) Any suggestions on mounts for the antenna that I can use in the backyard? 
>>  
>> 
>> Ps: Thank you to Ed and Richard for pointing me in the right direction at 
>> Fulshear farmer’s market. I am also researching on end fed antenna but this 
>> will be a build/diy project.
>> 
>> Thank you for all the guidance and suggestions.
>> 
>> 73
>> Venkata Appala KJ5BVS
>> pradhan...@gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax

[mike.williams shopjubilee.com via BVARC]

The Chameleon CHA SS17 is almost identical to the MFJ-1979 –
https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/cha-ss17


Some youtubers are saying the top portion of the chameleon is stiffer than the 
MFJ… which is important if you try to take two of these and make a rotatable 
dipole.

There are a number of youtubes out there showing both of these in various 
resonant configurations with and without base coils such as the Wolf River 
Coils or the Chameleon coils.

73,
Mike KK5SC

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Venkata Appala via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, August 6, 2023 9:54 PM
To: Shannon Tassin 
Cc: Venkata Appala ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax

Thank you Shannon. This is perfect. I will check the magazine for details.


Venkata Appala KJ5BVS
pradhan...@gmail.com




On Aug 6, 2023, at 9:24 PM, Shannon Tassin 
mailto:stas...@hotmail.com>> wrote:

Venkata,

The ARRL On the Air magazine Sept 2021 edition page 22 has a project to create 
a portable vertical antenna using the MFJ-1979. If you are an ARRL member, you 
can use the ARRL mags app to find it. It has a mount and everything else needed.

I’ve made this project and tried it out and it works quite well. The article 
has you mark the antenna for the right spot for each frequency, but if you have 
a tuner in your setup, you can extend it all the way, tune it, and it will work 
well without the manual adjusting. I have a backpack and a PVC tube I use to 
make it all portable.

I made some tweaks to the project including a round plate to attach the radials.

We have some coax experts in the group and so I am sure they can give you more 
information, but keep in mind for HF, you don’t need as high of quality coax as 
for VHF/UHF.

Happy to give you more details – send me an email.

Thanks,
Shannon Tassin
K4SCT

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> on behalf 
of Venkata Appala via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
Date: Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 8:21 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
Cc: Venkata Appala mailto:pradhan...@gmail.com>>
Subject: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax
Hello all,
I am working on setting up a temporary HF antenna that I can setup or take down 
when not in use. For this, I am exploring MFJ 1979 telescope antenna. I am not 
sure if this is the right choice yet. My idea was to use some mount(yet to 
figure this out) in the backyard, run the cable inside the home when I want to 
use HF. In addition, when I am visiting some park, planning to mount if using 
some mag mount. I don’t have much of a backyard and wanted to see if this 
antenna can be used at home and when I am visiting places. With this info, I 
have few questions. Please bear with me as I am absolutely new to Ham and might 
ask dumb questions. While reading, one thing I realized is that, the antenna 
depends on the bands I wish to use. Well, at the moment, I want to start with 
something that can get me on air for commonly used frequencies where I can 
listen in and learn how to use the radio. At the  moment, all I have is a HF 
transceiver with builtin tuner.

1) Is 1979 a good antenna? It appears it is around $70 and I am assuming this 
can get me started without breaking any bank.
2) Coax…looking at the options, this seems like a candy store and I can’t 
figure out which one. I am guessing something around 50 ft in length might work 
and my limited research shows LMR 240 might be good option. Is this true or 
should I find a better alternative?
3) Any suggestions on mounts for the antenna that I can use in the backyard?

Ps: Thank you to Ed and Richard for pointing me in the right direction at 
Fulshear farmer’s market. I am also researching on end fed antenna but this 
will be a build/diy project.

Thank you for all the guidance and suggestions.

73
Venkata Appala KJ5BVS
pradhan...@gmail.com


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Re: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax

[John Pate via BVARC]

I use the 1979 at my QTH. Works great 20-10 meters!

On His Majesty’s Service
73 de W1XQ
Coastwatcher Reenactment
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Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society #182
 

> On Aug 6, 2023, at 9:54 PM, Venkata Appala via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Thank you Shannon. This is perfect. I will check the magazine for details. 
> 
> 
> Venkata Appala KJ5BVS
> pradhan...@gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
>> On Aug 6, 2023, at 9:24 PM, Shannon Tassin  wrote:
>> 
>> Venkata,
>>  
>> The ARRL On the Air magazine Sept 2021 edition page 22 has a project to 
>> create a portable vertical antenna using the MFJ-1979. If you are an ARRL 
>> member, you can use the ARRL mags app to find it. It has a mount and 
>> everything else needed.
>>  
>> I’ve made this project and tried it out and it works quite well. The article 
>> has you mark the antenna for the right spot for each frequency, but if you 
>> have a tuner in your setup, you can extend it all the way, tune it, and it 
>> will work well without the manual adjusting. I have a backpack and a PVC 
>> tube I use to make it all portable.
>>  
>> I made some tweaks to the project including a round plate to attach the 
>> radials.
>>  
>> We have some coax experts in the group and so I am sure they can give you 
>> more information, but keep in mind for HF, you don’t need as high of quality 
>> coax as for VHF/UHF.
>>  
>> Happy to give you more details – send me an email.
>>  
>> Thanks,
>> Shannon Tassin
>> K4SCT
>>  
>> From: BVARC  on behalf of Venkata Appala via BVARC 
>> 
>> Date: Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 8:21 PM
>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> Cc: Venkata Appala 
>> Subject: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax
>> 
>> Hello all,
>> I am working on setting up a temporary HF antenna that I can setup or take 
>> down when not in use. For this, I am exploring MFJ 1979 telescope antenna. I 
>> am not sure if this is the right choice yet. My idea was to use some 
>> mount(yet to figure this out) in the backyard, run the cable inside the home 
>> when I want to use HF. In addition, when I am visiting some park, planning 
>> to mount if using some mag mount. I don’t have much of a backyard and wanted 
>> to see if this antenna can be used at home and when I am visiting places. 
>> With this info, I have few questions. Please bear with me as I am absolutely 
>> new to Ham and might ask dumb questions. While reading, one thing I realized 
>> is that, the antenna depends on the bands I wish to use. Well, at the 
>> moment, I want to start with something that can get me on air for commonly 
>> used frequencies where I can listen in and learn how to use the radio. At 
>> the  moment, all I have is a HF transceiver with builtin tuner.
>>  
>> 1) Is 1979 a good antenna? It appears it is around $70 and I am assuming 
>> this can get me started without breaking any bank.
>> 2) Coax…looking at the options, this seems like a candy store and I can’t 
>> figure out which one. I am guessing something around 50 ft in length might 
>> work and my limited research shows LMR 240 might be good option. Is this 
>> true or should I find a better alternative?
>> 3) Any suggestions on mounts for the antenna that I can use in the backyard? 
>>  
>>  
>> Ps: Thank you to Ed and Richard for pointing me in the right direction at 
>> Fulshear farmer’s market. I am also researching on end fed antenna but this 
>> will be a build/diy project.
>>  
>> Thank you for all the guidance and suggestions.
>>  
>> 73
>> Venkata Appala KJ5BVS
>> pradhan...@gmail.com
> 
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Off topic - desperate

[Scott Medbury via BVARC]

We'll try this again.



On Sun, Aug 6, 2023, 2:42 PM Kelli Medbury via BVARC 
wrote:

> Hey everyone,
>
> I know this is not radio related, but I am in desperate need of help.
>
> I rescued a stray dog in my neighborhood almost 3 weeks ago. He had been
> reported on next door for almost 2 weeks prior to me grabbing him. The only
> reason I grabbed him is because he almost got run over in front of my house
> while I was mowing.
>
> Before anyone asks, yes I have reached out to the shelters and the rescue
> groups all over Texas. No one is taking in any dogs. I also had him checked
> for a micro chip, no luck.
>
> He knows sit, rides well in a car, and is potty trained. So I am thinking
> he was someone's pet before getting dumped.
>
> He is about 40 pounds and still very much a puppy. NO apartments, only
> houses with a decent yard or property.
>
> If you are seriously interested in a new dog, please let me know. He is
> FREE to a good home. I have been given a crate, it goes with him.
>
> -73
> Kelli KG5QJE
> 
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Re: [BVARC] 2023 Field Day Photos

[Kori Rahman via BVARC]

Thanks Mike! Great photos! Really captures the level of activity and the
highlights from the event. Looking forward to using these (if that's ok)
for Field Day promos next year.

73!


Kori Rahman, WX5KR
*Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club*

*Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee*
Cell: (770) 298 8516

kori...@gmail.com




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wrote:

> Attached are compressed photos of field day 2023.
> 
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Re: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax

[Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC]

Venkata, I'm also new to this as well.   What I have been using is very close 
to the MFJ 1979, its a 17ft whip sold by Wolf river coils.   They sell the 
whip, plus several mounting options.   I have their large tripod set up.  
They also have a coil they make that you can put under the whip antenna for 40 
meters.

The whip antenna, large tripod, shorty 40 coil and Radial Kit was about $150 
shipped.   This will give you 10 - 40 meters.   It takes me 10 minutes at most 
to set up that antenna, lay out the radials, and run the coax.

Note even using the large tripod i suggest you get some tent stakes to hold the 
tripod in place.  With out the stakes the wind blow it over once and thats an 
easy way to break the whip antenna.

The one down side to this antenna is you have to adjust the length for each 
band you want to use.   So if you set it up for 20 meters (fully extended) and 
then decide you want to work 15meter you have to go out and shorten the whip 
and check the SWR for that new length.  Here are the lengths for each band,

20 meter  204 inch’s
17 meter  159 inchs
15 meter 134 inchs
12 meter 120 inchs
10 meter 101 inchs

For Coax I suggest ARB as they are local (off 290)   The ARB240 cable would be 
a great option for you. You can even get it in different colors.

http://www.wolfrivercoils.com

https://www.amazon.com/JFOUTU-8pc-Pack-Galvanized-Fluorescent-Pitching/dp/B09JBFJ1MW/ref=sr_1_14?crid=1HPPIW1BGK3NL&keywords=tent+stakes&qid=1691383446&sprefix=tent%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-14

Note when using the whip antenna, you will need a way to check the SWR to 
ensure you have the antenna at the correct length.  Yes I check it every time I 
set up my antenna.   For this I use a Nano VNA.    This is about the lowest 
cost way to check you SWR and it does other things as well.    R & L 
electronics is the best place to get a Nano VNA.   When I said I can set up my 
whip in 10 minutes that includes checking the SWR with my NANO VNA. 

https://www2.randl.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_8620&products_id=75145


Im in Oregon now, using this set up with my DX-FT10 radio. I have reached from 
AK to FL on voice and all over the world with FT8.   Thats with just owning my 
radio for a month now.


Let me know if you have any questions?

Rudy Ackerman 
KF5QYG







On Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 06:21:21 PM PDT, Venkata Appala via BVARC 
 wrote: 





Hello all,
I am working on setting up a temporary HF antenna that I can setup or take down 
when not in use. For this, I am exploring MFJ 1979 telescope antenna. I am not 
sure if this is the right choice yet. My idea was to use some mount(yet to 
figure this out) in the backyard, run the cable inside the home when I want to 
use HF. In addition, when I am visiting some park, planning to mount if using 
some mag mount. I don’t have much of a backyard and wanted to see if this 
antenna can be used at home and when I am visiting places. With this info, I 
have few questions. Please bear with me as I am absolutely new to Ham and might 
ask dumb questions. While reading, one thing I realized is that, the antenna 
depends on the bands I wish to use. Well, at the moment, I want to start with 
something that can get me on air for commonly used frequencies where I can 
listen in and learn how to use the radio. At the  moment, all I have is a HF 
transceiver with builtin tuner.

1) Is 1979 a good antenna? It appears it is around $70 and I am assuming this 
can get me started without breaking any bank.
2) Coax…looking at the options, this seems like a candy store and I can’t 
figure out which one. I am guessing something around 50 ft in length might work 
and my limited research shows LMR 240 might be good option. Is this true or 
should I find a better alternative?
3) Any suggestions on mounts for the antenna that I can use in the backyard?  

Ps: Thank you to Ed and Richard for pointing me in the right direction at 
Fulshear farmer’s market. I am also researching on end fed antenna but this 
will be a build/diy project.

Thank you for all the guidance and suggestions.

73

Venkata Appala KJ5BVS
pradhan...@gmail.com





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Re: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax

[Venkata Appala via BVARC]

Thank you Rudolph for the guidance. I will read up more this week. And yes, I 
don’t have a swr meter and need to get one. 

Venkata Appala

> On Aug 7, 2023, at 12:06 AM, Rudolph Ackerman  
> wrote:
> 
> Venkata, I'm also new to this as well.   What I have been using is very 
> close to the MFJ 1979, its a 17ft whip sold by Wolf river coils.   They sell 
> the whip, plus several mounting options.   I have their large tripod set up.  
> They also have a coil they make that you can put under the whip antenna 
> for 40 meters.
> 
> The whip antenna, large tripod, shorty 40 coil and Radial Kit was about $150 
> shipped.   This will give you 10 - 40 meters.   It takes me 10 minutes at 
> most to set up that antenna, lay out the radials, and run the coax.
> 
> Note even using the large tripod i suggest you get some tent stakes to hold 
> the tripod in place.  With out the stakes the wind blow it over once and 
> thats an easy way to break the whip antenna.
> 
> The one down side to this antenna is you have to adjust the length for each 
> band you want to use.   So if you set it up for 20 meters (fully extended) 
> and then decide you want to work 15meter you have to go out and shorten the 
> whip and check the SWR for that new length.  Here are the lengths for each 
> band,
> 
> 20 meter  204 inch’s
> 17 meter  159 inchs
> 15 meter 134 inchs
> 12 meter 120 inchs
> 10 meter 101 inchs
> 
> For Coax I suggest ARB as they are local (off 290)   The ARB240 cable would 
> be a great option for you. You can even get it in different colors.
> 
> http://www.wolfrivercoils.com
> 
> https://www.amazon.com/JFOUTU-8pc-Pack-Galvanized-Fluorescent-Pitching/dp/B09JBFJ1MW/ref=sr_1_14?crid=1HPPIW1BGK3NL&keywords=tent+stakes&qid=1691383446&sprefix=tent%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-14
> 
> Note when using the whip antenna, you will need a way to check the SWR to 
> ensure you have the antenna at the correct length.  Yes I check it every time 
> I set up my antenna.   For this I use a Nano VNA.This is about the lowest 
> cost way to check you SWR and it does other things as well.R & L 
> electronics is the best place to get a Nano VNA.   When I said I can set up 
> my whip in 10 minutes that includes checking the SWR with my NANO VNA. 
> 
> https://www2.randl.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_8620&products_id=75145
> 
> 
> Im in Oregon now, using this set up with my DX-FT10 radio. I have reached 
> from AK to FL on voice and all over the world with FT8.   Thats with just 
> owning my radio for a month now.
> 
> 
> Let me know if you have any questions?
> 
> Rudy Ackerman 
> KF5QYG
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 06:21:21 PM PDT, Venkata Appala via BVARC 
>  wrote: 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Hello all,
> I am working on setting up a temporary HF antenna that I can setup or take 
> down when not in use. For this, I am exploring MFJ 1979 telescope antenna. I 
> am not sure if this is the right choice yet. My idea was to use some 
> mount(yet to figure this out) in the backyard, run the cable inside the home 
> when I want to use HF. In addition, when I am visiting some park, planning to 
> mount if using some mag mount. I don’t have much of a backyard and wanted to 
> see if this antenna can be used at home and when I am visiting places. With 
> this info, I have few questions. Please bear with me as I am absolutely new 
> to Ham and might ask dumb questions. While reading, one thing I realized is 
> that, the antenna depends on the bands I wish to use. Well, at the moment, I 
> want to start with something that can get me on air for commonly used 
> frequencies where I can listen in and learn how to use the radio. At the  
> moment, all I have is a HF transceiver with builtin tuner.
> 
> 1) Is 1979 a good antenna? It appears it is around $70 and I am assuming this 
> can get me started without breaking any bank.
> 2) Coax…looking at the options, this seems like a candy store and I can’t 
> figure out which one. I am guessing something around 50 ft in length might 
> work and my limited research shows LMR 240 might be good option. Is this true 
> or should I find a better alternative?
> 3) Any suggestions on mounts for the antenna that I can use in the backyard?  
> 
> Ps: Thank you to Ed and Richard for pointing me in the right direction at 
> Fulshear farmer’s market. I am also researching on end fed antenna but this 
> will be a build/diy project.
> 
> Thank you for all the guidance and suggestions.
> 
> 73
> 
> Venkata Appala KJ5BVS
> pradhan...@gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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