Re: [BVARC] BVARC Awards Banquet - Update

[Craig Coussens via BVARC]

If you’re on windows, hold down the ctrl button and roll the center mouse wheel 
☺ -Craig k8cpc

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of John Mechura via BVARC
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2024 4:03 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: John Mechura ; Michael Shanks 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] BVARC Awards Banquet - Update

I still wish that you used a larger font.

On Fri, Jan 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM Michael Shanks via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
I know there’s a lot of people who do a lot of hard work for the club (I THANK 
EVERYONE FOR YOUR HARD WORK) I’m just saying for the size of our club there 
should be more participation from other members of the club. We just need to 
figure out how to get the non-participants to be excited about participate.
Sent from my iPhone


On Jan 12, 2024, at 2:38 PM, Mike Hardwick 
mailto:n5...@att.net>> wrote:

Thank you Eddie for the compliment. However, there are so many people that work 
hard for the club and the hobby I cannot take all the credit. A list of the 
club members that are active in the club functions are:

Kori WX5KRClub Vice President, KK5W Call Sign Trustee and POTA 
coordinator
Dave N5EKW  Club Treasurer
Sean N5LNK   Club Recording Secretary
Jeff W5JEF  Club Corresponding Secretary
Drew N1ER Club Officer
Terry K5PGF   Club Officer
Daphne K5VQY  Club Officer and General Meeting Food Manager
Rick W5RH Technical Guru and Past President
John K5IZO Club Parliamentarian and Past Newsletter Editor
Donovan KG5BDZ   Newsletter Editor
Eddie NU5K Web Master and GHHF Vendor support
John K4VMG   GHHF Web Master
John K5LKJ HF and Stir Crazy NET Manager
Rudy KF5QYGTuesday Night Net control
Robert KD5YVQ  146.94 Repeater Trustee
Gokhan KG0KHNNewsletter Production
Mark K5MGJVE Coordinator
Randy AK5GClub CPA

Then there are volunteers for the different groups - food prep at the general 
meetings; VE's; GHHF volunteers; newsletter contributors; NET controls and many 
more. I know I am missing a number of people but that isn not on purpose, just 
a limited supply of neurons.

All of these people help make the club. I have, in the past, tried to do as 
much as I can since I have a bad habit of not asking for help. But more and 
more people are helping do things for the club and it is becoming difficult to 
keep track of everyone. I want to thank everyone that helps with the club and 
the hobby. Without you, amateur radio would no longer be around.

Mike Hardwick, N5VCX
President
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
713-826-6917

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On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 01:13:25 PM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


BVARC has 342 members todays count
Our president is very hard working and likes to do everything himself.

Eddie (NU5K)

On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 01:03:50 PM CST, Michael Shanks via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


When you look at the numbers, we are probably one of the largest clubs in Texas 
with the membership is high as we have what 300+ that we should have more 
participation from our members so I guess the big question would be why do we 
have such low turnout in these events, banquet field day, ham fest, and other 
events that we put on throughout the year I am normally a very busy guy, but I 
do find time to help the club out whenever possible, and from the famous words 
of Rodney King can’t we all just get along 73
Sent from my iPhone


On Jan 12, 2024, at 11:31 AM, Mike Knerr via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

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Re: [BVARC] Physicists create new form of antenna for radio waves

[Craig Coussens via BVARC]

Just need an SMA connector (and a lead hat) for the old HT :) -Craig/k8cpc

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2023 4:03 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller ; JP Pritchard 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Physicists create new form of antenna for radio waves

I’ll keep my dipole, thank you.  Hi

Sent from my i-Thingamajig

> On Oct 19, 2023, at 8:33 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> If you have a large enough lot, you could mount an atomic stealth antenna 30 
> meters away from your shack and beam in the signal to your radio using a 
> compact laser.  Great way to beat the HOA as long as they don't notice the 
> glowing beam shining across your property. But then, transmitting is a whole 
> other issue...
> 
> jp
>> On 10/19/2023 6:32 PM CDT Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> This is pretty cool, but not  practical in todays world.  Yet!   Receive 
>> only, it seems.
>>> 
>>> Physicists create new form of antenna for radio waves
>> 
>>> https://phys.org/news/2023-10-physicists-antenna-radio.html
>>> 
>>> 73.  Rick W5RH
>>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Rohde & Schwarz seminar - Nov 2nd

[Craig Coussens via BVARC]

I'm taking off that day for this as well :) 73 All! Craig / K8CPC

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of mike.williams 
shopjubilee.com via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2023 8:16 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: mike.williams shopjubilee.com 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Rohde & Schwarz seminar - Nov 2nd

I will be attending... and hope to see other BVARC members there.

'73,
Mike KK5SC

From: mike.williams shopjubilee.com 
mailto:mike.willi...@shopjubilee.com>>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 12:06 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
Cc: David F. Reed mailto:w5sv.d...@gmail.com>>
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Rohde & Schwarz seminar - Nov 2nd

I got the same invite at work - try this link -
https://events.rohde-schwarz.com/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x28368abcd&source=m4c&utm_source=SAPHybris&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=19206&utm_term=202311_NA_ICR_eml_smnr_ScopeRFFun_Housto___%26nbsp%3BRegister%20Now___389&utm_content=EN

'73,
Mike KK5SC

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> on behalf 
of David F. Reed via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 12:02 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
Cc: David F. Reed mailto:w5sv.d...@gmail.com>>
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Rohde & Schwarz seminar - Nov 2nd

I am interested in attending but the link does not work for me; I get a "server 
not found" error... the mai server (http://www.schwarz.com) works fine, but I 
cannot find this from there...

Ideas?

73 de W5SV, Dave




On Oct 3, 2023, at 10:37, Stephen Flowers via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

Kori & colleagues,
Good morning. FYI there's an upcoming Rohde & Schwarz seminar taking place at 
the Embassy Suites Houston - Energy Corridor 11730 Katy Fwy, Houston, on 
Thursday Nov 2nd, from 9am to 2pm. The topic will be: "Fundamentals of 
Oscilloscopes & RF instruments".


The presentations will cover Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, 
Impedance Analyzers, & Vector Network Analyzers. The event is complimentary 
w/lunch & refreshments provided. The link to "share with a colleague" is the 
following:


I saw this Rohde and Schwarz event and thought you might be interested. Click 
the following link to register.
https://events-in-us.rohde-schwarz.com/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x28368aed0


73,
Stephen (W2WF)


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Re: [BVARC] Texas QSO party

[Craig Coussens via BVARC]

Oops, I thought I had that figuring out after finally finding, and using, 
QSOPARTY as a type ☹

Thanks for the correction Roy. Craig - K8CPC


From: Roy Storey 
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2023 10:00 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Craig Coussens ; Mike Knerr 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Texas QSO party

Craig, the club slot should contain "Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club"

Roy - W5TKZ

On Mon, Sep 18, 2023 at 8:40 AM Craig Coussens via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
My first too, as well as setting up n1mm for logging so I hope I got it right. 
If you’re using n1mm the station info has a slot for the club.

-Craig K8CPC

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From: BVARC bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org<mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> On Behalf 
Of Mike Knerr via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2023 3:11 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
Cc: Mike Knerr mailto:mike5586m...@gmail.com>>
Subject: [BVARC] Texas QSO party

I am new to this, this was my first contest.
I know I have to generate file to send ln my scores.
My question is how do I make sure that the club gets credit?
Any help would be appreciated.
Mike Knerr KI5UBL
73

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Re: [BVARC] Texas QSO party

[Craig Coussens via BVARC]

My first too, as well as setting up n1mm for logging so I hope I got it right. 
If you’re using n1mm the station info has a slot for the club.

-Craig K8CPC

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From: BVARC bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org On Behalf 
Of Mike Knerr via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2023 3:11 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Mike Knerr 
Subject: [BVARC] Texas QSO party

I am new to this, this was my first contest.
I know I have to generate file to send ln my scores.
My question is how do I make sure that the club gets credit?
Any help would be appreciated.
Mike Knerr KI5UBL
73

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Re: [BVARC] TQP Club member county list build

[Craig Coussens via BVARC]

Please add me: K8CPC – Waller (WALL)

Craig Coussens, K8CPC

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 6:11 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller 
Subject: [BVARC] So far -- TX QSO Party Counties Covered by BVARC

BVARC Members will, so far, cover the following counties.

W5TKZ, KD5FBA  -- Fort Bend
W5LIC, KI5RLZ, KI5NP -- Comal
K0NM -- Wharton
K5IZO -- San Augustine
W5WES -- Comanche
WA5NZA -- Galveston
W2OZB, KG5ICR -- Harris
K5JPP -- Harris and maybe Chambers
W5RH -- Sabine

Any BVARC mobiles?

 This link below takes you to the TQP web site to see what other clubs and ops 
are reporting to cover.   Fixed, portable and mobile.
https://www.no5w.com/TQP2023_AnnouncedPlans.php

Looks like it is going to be a good time on the air.

GL ES 73Rick   W5RH


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Re: [BVARC] Portable Generac generator for Sale

[Craig Coussens via BVARC]

If no one’s already spoken up, I’ll take it Scott.

Craig Coussens, K8CPC
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From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Scott McKee via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 11:52 AM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Scott McKee 
Subject: [BVARC] Portable Generac generator for Sale

Generac SVP5000 portable generator 5000 Watt continuous.  Needs a little 
maintenance (shut-off switch needs replacement and the pull start a little 
tired).
Otherwise runs well.  $50 and come get it.


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Re: [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

[Craig Coussens via BVARC]

Thank you Walter, that was a fascinating flight! Craig/K8CPC

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Walter Holmes via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:32 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: walt...@k5wh.net
Subject: [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

Quick Update……

After several weeks of flight from the BVARC Field Day site, it appears we 
haven’t heard from the balloon in over a week now, so it’s probably down for 
the count.

It was certainly a very interesting flight with all the backwards trips it was 
making. 😊

As we close the books on this one, we are already testing more trackers as I 
type, as well as testing a NEW tracking/reporting application script for 
extracting and propagating the information into all the formal reporting sites.

So much more to come. Below is a snapshot of the full flight.

Many thanks for allowing the South Texas Balloon Launch Team participate in 
Field Day with you guys.

All the best,
Walter/K5WH
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Re: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the Country

[Craig Coussens via BVARC]

Do we know if the balloon is still balloon-ing? One of the non-hams I showed it 
to just texted me and it does say the altitude is zero ☹ Maybe the Bermuda 
Triangle, hope not…

Craig / K8CPC

From: walt...@k5wh.net 
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 3:51 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: Craig Coussens 
Subject: RE: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the 
Country

The wind patterns are extremely strange right now. 😊

We launched another package earlier this morning, and it danced circles all 
over NW Houston today.

Walter/K5WH

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> On Behalf 
Of Craig Coussens via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 12:56 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
Cc: Craig Coussens mailto:cra...@qbmax.com>>; Walter Holmes 
K5WH mailto:walt...@k5wh.net>>
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the 
Country

This is indeed VERY cool! I’m assuming that there is a high pressure over the 
state that caused it to fly in that circle pattern… Or maybe it’s under control 
of a sinister genius 😊

Craig Coussens
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From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> On Behalf 
Of Walter Holmes K5WH via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 11:29 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
Cc: Walter Holmes K5WH mailto:walt...@k5wh.net>>
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the 
Country

Don't pay too much attention to the altitude as it takes a few solid packets to 
create the accurate altitude. It's still over 49k right now. Working well.
Walter, K5WH


On Jun 27, 2023 9:24 AM, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
check it yourself, http://www.aprs.fi
call sign k5wh-117

its gone almost in a huge circle

it has dropped to 12000 ft though

Eddie



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Re: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the Country

[Craig Coussens via BVARC]

This is indeed VERY cool! I’m assuming that there is a high pressure over the 
state that caused it to fly in that circle pattern… Or maybe it’s under control 
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From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Walter Holmes K5WH via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 11:29 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Walter Holmes K5WH 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the 
Country

Don't pay too much attention to the altitude as it takes a few solid packets to 
create the accurate altitude. It's still over 49k right now. Working well.
Walter, K5WH


On Jun 27, 2023 9:24 AM, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
check it yourself, http://www.aprs.fi
call sign k5wh-117

its gone almost in a huge circle

it has dropped to 12000 ft though

Eddie



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[BVARC] SpiderBeam's In Stock

[Craig Coussens via BVARC]

I was asked a couple of times at Sunday's POTA where the SpiderBeam mast came 
from. These guys have them in stock https://vibroplex.com just in case anyone 
is interested (I don't have any connection with them).

Craig / K8CPC




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