Re: [BVARC] TIME TO RENEW MEMBERSHIP
Guss Bernard is a SK On Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 01:43:43 PM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: | # | Name | Call Sign | Expire | ACTIVITY | | 1 | Robert Gardner | W1RDG | 2024/03/01 | 12 | | 2 | Tom Watson | K5QB | 2024/03/01 | 10 | | 3 | Bill Dillon | KG5FQX | 2024/03/01 | 13 | | 4 | Lee Cowden | NR5Q | 2024/03/01 | 9 | | 5 | Curt Fletcher | WG5H | 2024/03/01 | 13 | | 6 | John Brockus | KC9JLE | 2024/03/01 | 9 | | 7 | Chuck Abramson | K9CFA | 2024/03/01 | 0 | | 8 | Anthony Leon | KI5ZQR | 2024/03/01 | 0 | | 9 | Kelly Rosenberger | | 2024/03/01 | 1 | | 10 | Hannu Ollikkala | AC5ZC | 2024/03/01 | 1 | | 11 | Lloyd Coker | KI5OYC | 2024/03/01 | 3 | | 12 | Rudolph Ackerman | KF5QYG | 2024/03/01 | 0 | | 13 | Vern Six | KV5SIX | 2024/03/01 | 1 | | 14 | Ranae Six | KR5SIX | 2024/03/01 | 0 | | 15 | Michael Yenik | KI5ZAJ | 2024/03/01 | 0 | | 16 | Jeremy Keddie | W7WAG | 2024/03/01 | 1 | | 17 | David Tipton | K5VFA | 2024/02/01 | 1 | | 18 | Stephen Morgan | KF7RAZ | 2024/02/01 | 1 | | 19 | Jorge Gutierrez | WK5J | 2024/02/01 | 1 | | 20 | Marc Reiter | KI5ZHO | 2024/02/01 | 0 | | 21 | Charles Gardner | KI5ZHE | 2024/02/01 | 3 | | 22 | Rod Lewis | KC5RJL | 2024/02/01 | 2 | | 23 | Megan Morgan | KD9KJT | 2024/02/01 | 0 | | 24 | John Mechura | KI5HOC | 2024/01/01 | 3 | | 25 | Jason Chema | K1JPC | 2024/01/01 | 1 | | 26 | Ken Binnie | N5VZ | 2024/01/01 | 3 | | 27 | Alexander Suvorov | KI5YZY | 2024/01/01 | 6 | | 28 | Ido Samuelson | KI5YZV | 2024/01/01 | 0 | | 29 | Denny Adelung | KI5YZU | 2024/01/01 | 0 | | 30 | Dwight Gardner | KI5ZHD | 2024/01/01 | 0 | | 31 | Diane Binnie | WY5Z | 2024/01/01 | 0 | | 32 | Gus Bernard | K5GMB | 2023/12/01 | 12 | | 33 | Daniel Schafer | AI5JA | 2023/12/01 | 0 | | 34 | Tim "Patt" Sloan Jr. | KE5ZVI | 2023/12/01 | | | 35 | Greg Stevens | | 2023/12/01 | 0 | | 36 | Kacie Yiu | | 2023/12/01 | 0 | | 37 | Lou Ann Medbury | | 2023/12/01 | 0 | | 38 | Kelley Niemann | | 2023/11/01 | 0 | | 39 | Larry Martin | K5EAR | 2023/10/01 | 6 | | 40 | David Bandel | AI4FG | 2023/10/01 | 2 | | 41 | David Grounds | KD5UVK | 2023/10/01 | 0 | | 42 | Hassan Thomas | KI5WYU | 2023/10/01 | 1 | | 43 | David O. Johnson | KI5YBN | 2023/10/01 | 0 | | 44 | Clint Davidson | KF5HDF | 2023/10/01 | 9 | | 45 | Kenton Fickes | KG5HNM | 2023/10/01 | 0 | | 46 | Bob Hawkins | KD5AT | 2023/09/01 | 9 | | 47 | Randolph Pickut | KI5LQS | 2023/09/01 | 4 | | 48 | Ronald Vitulli | KI5WOS | 2023/09/01 | 0 | | 49 | Allen Little | KI5WQG | 2023/09/01 | 1 | | 50 | Luzmaria Ortiz Kildow | KI5UQE | 2023/09/01 | 0 | | 51 | Helena Sophia Kildow | KI5UQD | 2023/09/01 | 0 | | 52 | Marc Bosch | KI5KCC | 2023/08/01 | 2 | | 53 | Jenni Barrett | | 2023/08/01 | 0 | | 54 | Harold Tees | KD5HHD | 2023/08/01 | 1 | | 55 | Michael Manciaz | W5SPC | 2023/08/01 | 7 | | 56 | Ben Cook | N6ELF | 2023/07/01 | 1 | | 57 | Kyle Cook | KG5YPD | 2023/07/01 | 0 | | 58 | David Russell Koser | KI5VWQ | 2023/07/01 | 0 | | 59 | Riju Kuruvila | KI5VVS | 2023/07/01 | 0 | | 60 | Jacqui Bulkley | KI5PVZ | 2023/06/01 | 0 | | 61 | Roy Kasmir | AI5KM | 2023/06/01 | 2 | | 62 | Charlotte Chiang | KI5TRQ | 2023/06/01 | 1 | | 63 | Robert Bryngelson | KI5VEF | 2023/06/01 | 0 | | 64 | Mike Eason | N5KRU | 2023/06/01 | 0 | | 65 | Don Brown | W5DRB | 2023/06/01 | 0 | | 66 | Jefferson Riff | AA0ST | 2023/05/01 | 11 | | 67 | John Parmalee | K5VGM | 2023/05/01 | 8 | | 68 | Jason Lauckner | KG5WPE | 2023/05/01 | 4 | | 69 | William Amos | N4ELU | 2023/05/01 | 2 | | 70 | Bryan Lee Usry | K5BLU | 2023/05/01 | 0 | | 71 | Kenneth Andrews | KI5LKY | 2023/05/01 | 1 | | 72 | John Weller | KI5USO | 2023/05/01 | 0 | | 73 | Jonathan Peirce | KI5USM | 2023/05/01 | 1 | | 74 | Mitch Leben | KA5YIX | 2023/05/01 | 0 | | 75 | Sidney Leben | KC2EE | 2023/05/01 | 0 | | 76 | Jamie Crandall | K5UU | 2023/05/01 | 2 | | 77 | Edward Messman | KT5EM | 2023/04/01 | 2 | | 78 | Scott Bulkley | KI5NPL | 2023/04/01 | 2 | | 79 | Jerry LaVoie | WX7MRI | 2023/04/01 | 2 | | 80 | Henry Peirce | KI5TGX | 2023/04/01 | 0 | Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Generator for sale.
I have a Briggs & Stratton Storm Defender 5500-Watt generator with 220V connection cable for sale.The gas tank was treated with stabilizer and drained prior to being placed in storage.I'm asking $500 but will consider a reasonable offer.I also have the natural gas conversion kit for it that I never got around to installing for an additional $100.It is rather large, very heavy and will require two very strong people to lift it. Dave Ely, N5EKW713-598-2366 Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] BVARC is suffering from growing pains
As a club member for several years, I've seen our membership grow substantially. As is often the case with a growing organization, many members will present, promote and disagree with a wide variety of initiatives and policies. With that, occasional disagreements are unavoidable. That is why our BOD is charged with the club's operations. There will times when the Board may support an activity in a manner that is not to the liking of the initiator(s), but that is not to say that the initiative has no merit or benefit to the club. As adults, we need to remain respectful to our fellow club members. If we fail to do so, the club will fall into kayos and self-destruction. BVARC is a great club with great people.Let's all work together to make it the best amateur radio club possible. Dave - N5EKW Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Hack Alert
Please do not reply to any email from me that asks if you use Amazon.My email account was hacked a couple of days ago. Dave - N5EKW Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Thirteen Colonies Special Event
One of my favorite annual events. 2023 Event Dates / July 1 (9AM Eastern) to July 7 (Midnight Eastern) (July 1, 2023-1300 UTC to July 8, 2023-0400 UTC) YOU DO NOT NEED ALL 13 COLONIES TO GET THE CERTIFICATE YOU DO NOT NEED TO GET THE 2 BONUS STATIONS FOR A CLEAN SWEEP Dave - N5EKW Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Fw: BVARC General Meeting - Thursday, June 8th - RSVP
One Slice of Pepperoni with Diet Cola or Unsweet Tea. Dave - N5EKW On Monday, June 5, 2023 at 08:16:28 PM CDT, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: I forgot one piece of important information on my earlier e-mail on the RSVP. Please respond to my personal e-mail - n5...@att.net . I know several people have made comments about the level of e-mails on the reflector and I ended up making it higher. Hopefully this will correct it. MikeN5VCX - Forwarded Message - From: Mike Hardwick To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 at 03:13:49 PM CDTSubject: BVARC General Meeting - Thursday, June 8th - RSVP I apologize for getting this out so late. I just got behind on getting this notice out. Hopefully many of you have seen the information upcoming meeting this Thursday which will be on Field Day. Kori, WX5KR will be presenting and he has a lot of information to tell everyone about. To make the meeting more enjoyable, we will be serving pizza and soft drinks. I need everyone that will be attending to please send me an RSVP letting me know if you are making the meeting and what kind of pizza you would like. You can simply respond to this e-mail for your RSVP. I need to know the following if you would like pizza: How many people attending? How many pieces of pizza (they are large 14" pizza's) What kind of pizza? They will be coming from Dominos and your choices are: Extravaganzza Buffalo Chicken Pacific Veggie Wisconsin 6 Cheese Please send me an RSVP as soon as you can. RSVP's will be accepted up to 6 pm on Wednesday. Hope to see you at the meeting. Mike Hardwick, N5VCXPresidentBrazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Fwd:
My SDR Play is connected to the RF OUT connection on my FTdx3000. With I can see anything the radio can hear on SDRuno. Dave - N5EKWOn Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 07:26:29 PM CDT, John Brockus via BVARC wrote: Bob, I find your question confusing. Maybe I don't understand. Do you mean hooking up your SDR Play as your receiver, and your Kenwood as a transmitter, working together and automatically switching? Barry Vanek bought a switching box to handle that. Or do you somehow mean plugging the SDR into the Kenwood? I don't know how that would work. John KC9JLE On Sat, May 13, 2023 at 7:13 PM Bob Hawkins via BVARC wrote: Bob Hawkinsbobhawkins1@gmail.com281-827-9135 -- Forwarded message - From: Bob Hawkins Date: Sat, May 13, 2023 at 7:10 PM Subject: To: I am having issues setting up my SDR Play with the Kenwood 570. Anybody here well versed with the SDR Play? I would appreciate some help. Bob Hawkinsbobhawkins1@gmail.com281-827-9135 Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] QSO cards???
I have been using eqsl,cc for many years. Most logging programs will link to it and automatically send your QSL card to their exchange server. You can download your contact's QSL card and print it for display. It also allows you to design your own QSL card. The subscription is $5 per month. Exchanging QSL cards is a time-honored tradition in amateur radio and makes great wall art in the shack. 73,Dave - N5EKW On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 10:07:04 AM CST, M Reiter via BVARC wrote: Hello BVARC Hammers.newbie question, with barely my second month under my belt, I was wondering something.I have seen all sorts of logging software out there and I suppose some of it is somehow automatic and listens to something or other. my question is this, I am working on a webpage www.ki5zho.com and I have added a QSO link that if you click the log portion it allows you to enter in your info and will send you an email with my "card" since I am old, this seemed better than sending a card snail mail. but as I am exposed to soo many logger programs I wonder if this will ever be used. do people care about cards any more? is that just a long expired concept? also should I bother making postcards to send to DX contacts? the world has gone too digital, I loved the QSO cards on the wall of my summer camp ham shack. they were windows into the world, and maybe that is gone now.Marc. Ki5zho. Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Digital Newsletter
EDDIE,Please put me on the digital only list. Thanks,Dave Ely - N5EKW Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Generator for sale $500 or best offer
With the recent installation of a Generac generator, I no longer need my 5500 Watt Briggs & Stratton Storm Defender.Included is a 20ft power cable and the NG/PG conversion kit that I never got around to installing.I purchased the generator from a fellow ham and is in excellent condition. Dave - N5EKW Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Genset Service?
There is a lawn mower repair shop on Clay Rd just west of Barker Cypress
Rd.They rebuilt the carburetor on my pressure washing machine.
73, Dave N5EKW
On Friday, October 7, 2022 at 07:30:46 PM CDT, Keith Dutson via BVARC
wrote:
If you don't find anything near you, Tomball has a good shop, D and S Lawn on
main street. There is also a lawn shop on Louetta that does Honda engines.
73, Keith NM5GOn Friday, October 7, 2022 at 04:32:51 PM CDT, orin snook via
BVARC wrote:
#yiv1574358878 P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}Thanks for the help guys!
73 es gl in contestKB5F/mm
From: BVARC on behalf of Mike Knedr via BVARC
Sent: Friday, October 7, 2022 2:58 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Mike Knedr
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Genset Service? Southwest fertilizer on bissonet
On Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 1:53 PM orin snook via BVARC wrote:
Have 2 Honda 3000's needing service. Any ideas where to get small engine
service? All I'm finding is Generac sales and service instead of lawn mower
type stuff.
TNX & 73,KB5F/mm
Orin snook281-745-0539osn...@hotmail.com
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[BVARC] WW EVENT WARNING REPORT
WW EVENT WARNING REPORT ISSUED AT 1832Z 30 AUG 2022 PART A. SHORT WAVE FADE EVENT: A SOLAR X-RAY FLARE OCCURRED AT 1828Z 30 AUG 2022 AND IS CAUSING DISRUPTIONS IN HF PROPAGATION. ANOTHER MESSAGE WILL BE ISSUED WITH MORE INFORMATION WHEN X-RAY LEVELS PEAK. PART B. THIS EVENT WILL AFFECT HIGH FREQUENCY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERCEPT CAPABILITY IN DAYLIT AREAS OF THE GLOBE. SUCH AN EVENT LASTS UP TO TWO HOURS. 73, N5EKW Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] HF Weather Report
WOXX50 KGWC 270210 SUBJECT: 557 WW EVENT WARNING REPORT ISSUED AT 0210Z 27 AUG 2022 PART A. SHORT WAVE FADE EVENT: A SOLAR X-RAY FLARE OCCURRED AT 0205Z 27 AUG 2022 AND IS CAUSING DISRUPTIONS IN HF PROPAGATION. ANOTHER MESSAGE WILL BE ISSUED WITH MORE INFORMATION WHEN X-RAY LEVELS PEAK. PART B. THIS EVENT WILL AFFECT HIGH FREQUENCY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERCEPT CAPABILITY IN DAYLIT AREAS OF THE GLOBE. SUCH AN EVENT LASTS UP TO TWO HOURS. 73,N5EKW Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] WW EVENT WARNING REPORT
WOXX50 KGWC 251950 SUBJECT: 557 WW EVENT WARNING REPORT ISSUED AT 1950Z 25 AUG 2022 PART A. SHORT WAVE FADE EVENT: A SOLAR X-RAY FLARE OCCURRED AT 1948Z 25 AUG 2022 AND IS CAUSING DISRUPTIONS IN HF PROPAGATION. ANOTHER MESSAGE WILL BE ISSUED WITH MORE INFORMATION WHEN X-RAY LEVELS PEAK. PART B. THIS EVENT WILL AFFECT HIGH FREQUENCY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERCEPT CAPABILITY IN DAYLIT AREAS OF THE GLOBE. SUCH AN EVENT LASTS UP TO TWO HOURS. 73,N5EKW Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Radio weather report
WOXX50 KGWC 152158 SUBJECT: 557 WW EVENT WARNING REPORT ISSUED AT 2158Z 15 AUG 2022 PART A. SHORT WAVE FADE EVENT: A SOLAR X-RAY FLARE OCCURRED AT 2153Z 15 AUG 2022 AND IS CAUSING DISRUPTIONS IN HF PROPAGATION. ANOTHER MESSAGE WILL BE ISSUED WITH MORE INFORMATION WHEN X-RAY LEVELS PEAK. PART B. THIS EVENT WILL AFFECT HIGH FREQUENCY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERCEPT CAPABILITY IN DAYLIT AREAS OF THE GLOBE. SUCH AN EVENT LASTS UP TO TWO HOURS. COMMENTS: PART C. REMARKS: ISSUED BY THE 557TH WEATHER WING, 2D WEATHER SQUADRON, OFFUTT AFB, NE. 73,N5EKW Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Space Weather Report
Space Weather Message Code: WARK06 Serial Number: 459 Issue Time: 2022 Jul 23 0456 UTC WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected Valid From: 2022 Jul 23 0455 UTC Valid To: 2022 Jul 23 1800 UTC Warning Condition: Onset NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude. Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms. Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible. Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes. Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state. Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Field Day reimbursements
I'm in the process of settling the outstanding reimbursement due from Field Day. I have some receipts that came to me for the purchases of some items at Micro Center on 6/10 and The Home Depot in Missouri City on 6/13. I suspect that they were for the antenna build. If you are the individual who made these purchases and want to get reimbursed, get back with me. Otherwise, I will treat them as a donation. 73,Dave - n5ekwtreasu...@bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] ARRL RTTY Roundup
The ARRL RTTY Roundup is run on the first weekend of the year.With the improving propagation conditions, 20 meters was on fire!My antenna is a simple end-fed wire no higher than 25ft and I run 100W in RTTY mode. 15, 40 and 80 were also very active and I had several offshore band openings.For hams working on their WAS (Worked All States) certificate, this RTTY contest is a good way to make needed contacts.I worked 39 States and Canada in North America. Offshore; Hawaii, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Suriname and Uruguay. RTTY in "Search and Pounce" mode is a good way to dip your toes into contesting.FLDIGI, Ham Radio Deluxe, DXLabs and N1MM Logger provides the needed software, 73Dave - N5EKW Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] [BVARCBOD] BVARC Board of Directors Meeting
I will be out of town this coming weekend. Dave On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 05:22:42 PM CDT, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: I have an other event at 9 on Saturday. What is the agenda? Scott kd5...@gmail.com On Tue, Sep 7, 2021, 5:00 PM Jeff Greer wrote: BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: BVARC Monthly Board MeetingTime: Sep 11, 2021 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Sep 11, 2021 09:00 AM Oct 9, 2021 09:00 AM Nov 6, 2021 09:00 AM Dec 4, 2021 09:00 AM Jan 8, 2022 09:00 AM Feb 12, 2022 09:00 AMPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZ0qceyrqDwqHtKIhsHmLPnjhqOudci83MeJ/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGhqT0vGdKSsB2BRpx5B4_oZ-nwpmZfgrd2tRf2Ky1_Ug38PvNtJ7Z8GYCD Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89765367046?pwd=QmF3L0tPcmt5dkxNbmplUzVkNXQ0dz09 Meeting ID: 897 6536 7046Passcode: 146.94One tap mobile+13462487799,,89765367046#*606040# US (Houston)+12532158782,,89765367046#*606040# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)Meeting ID: 897 6536 7046Passcode: 606040Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbAShTSzvK ___ BVARCBOD mailing list bvarc...@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarcbod_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Monday night net
As a BVARC board member, I am concerned that anyone should be discouraged from any of our activities.There is NOTHING is the Monday Night or daily STIR CRAZY scripts that states that "In-and-Outs" are to be excluded so don't bother to check in. As one of the net controls, I have often experienced operators who checked into the net as a "In-and Out" later come back to participate.As net control operators, we need to be mindful that we are the voice of BVARC,To those who were offended by this incident, please accept my apology that you were discouraged from checking into one of our nets.I can assure you that I will address this occurrence at the upcoming meeting of the BVARC Board of Directors. 73, Dave Ely - N5EKW On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 2:38:00 PM CDT, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: Rodney, and the clubI am a long long time BVARCer, but I am not a BVARC board member, and I have never beennet control.. I agree with your points!I think the club needs to refresh the outline and goals for the monday night net. Years ago it was more fun... The same net controller DWAYNE (KB5YTA) used to do the net EVERY MONDAY.. Now I think they rotate and its once a month... I can remember Dwayne pulling in 80 or nearly 90 checkins each net... It was a ritual to get checked in on the monday night net. Nowdays we are lucky to get 20ish checkins... And your points may be part of the problem!! The net has changed... My wife as well (KF5GWZ) told me to check her in last night... I didnt bother doing sonor did I check myself in Don't lay it all on Dwayne, he is a volunteer, he is doing what he thinks is good.. We are lucky to have volunteers like Dwayne... Thanks for voicing your opinions..Maybe these messages will change things.. Dont give up.. !! Eddie Runner (NU5K) On Monday, August 2, 2021, 09:32:22 PM CDT, rodney martinez via BVARC wrote: So I have an issue here about tonight's Net Control management. He starts off the check-ins basically saying that if you don't have anything to contribute, don't bother checking in. Then later in the transmissions he basically said to one check-in that he didn't want "check-ins, and outs". BVARC Team, this is not right. Many people want to check in to register their monitoring of the net. Many of them just want to listen and LEARN. I had my General Class wife all set up to check in for the first time. After she heard that, she just went into the next room. She wants to drop her membership now. I don't think some board members will really care. I know one wont. And telling the one person that he was dis-invited from doing a "Check-in, Check out" was out of line in my opinion. He probably just wanted to be a part of the BVARC team. Do you seriously think he will contribute in the future after that embarrassment? If BVARC wants new members, or to retain current members, we need to be more inclusive, and allow new members to at least try to be inclusive. We are not a military operation. I served, and know the difference. We are a club of Hams that want to have fun. Please straighten this out, or post your rules for what any Hams can, or cannot say in check-ins. But please, lighten up, and allow new Hams to become happily participating members. 73, Best Regards,Rodney J. MartinezIntellitech Automation, Inc.832-423-5640 (Cellphone)8816-326-49843 (Satphone) NK5Q (Ham Callsign) On Sunday, July 25, 2021, 4:18:40 PM CDT, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: | BVARC NEWS BLAST Issue # 70 --Ice Cream Social -- DELAYED until October --Join the Slow Speed CW Net -- Thursday 8PM --Skeeters Baseball Night -- This Thursday NETS BVARC Stir Crazy Net -- Tune into 146.94 every weekday at Noon for a fun, information packed 1 hour. Check in and maintain your sanity and improve your Ham Radio knowledge. Spread the word. All are invited, as with all BVARC nets and activities. Monday Night Net -- 8PM, July 26, join Terry, K5PGF, NCS. 146.94 Repeater. C U there. Wednesday Night Rag Chew Net -- 3910 KHz at 7PM. John, K5LKJ - NCS. Just chew'n the rag on 75. Early check-ins from 6:30. Telephone check-ins call 832-474-3713 during the net. GHSN -- Greater Houston Simplex Net -- Visit the web site at simplexhouston.com for dates, times and frequencies Mark, N5PRD, is the point of contact. Contact him at: n5...@yahoo.com New Slow Speed CW Net -- Thursday Evenings at 8 PM on 7.090 +/- 5 KHz. Join John, K5LKJ, for a pleasurable CW experience. Check in and let the net improve your CW skills. Listen for QST, QST, QST.right at 8 PM (0200 UTC). === News, Presentations, plus On Air and Social Activities August 2021 BVARC Beacon Newsletter, in color, is soon to be on the web site at www.bvarc.org. July
[BVARC] Membership meeting tonight
BVARC will hold its monthly membership meeting at 7PM tonight on ZOOM. Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting | | | | Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video an... | | | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88969553637?pwd=RGRQQVdGVnQzSEpBcC9VSWVnUU45QT09 Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] ZOOM Meeting Link
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[BVARC] Link to zoom Zoom meeting
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Re: [BVARC] April Board of Directors Meeting
Hi Sheree, The Blast announcement was in error.It's tomorrow morning. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89694787718 73, Dave On Friday, April 2, 2021, 7:46:15 PM CDT, Sheree Horton via BVARC wrote: Blast #52 says April 10th On Fri, Apr 2, 2021, 7:04 PM DAVID ELY via BVARC wrote: The Board of Directors monthly meeting for April will be conducted tomorrow morning, April 3, at 9AM.Meeting ID: 958 2134 0376 David Ely - N5EKWTreasurer, BVARC Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Correction on tBVARC Board Meeting
Please disregard the previous announcement. The Board of Directors monthly meeting for April will still be conducted tomorrow morning, April 3, at 9AM.Here is the invitation link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89694787718 Dave Ely - N5EKWTreasurer, BVARC Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] April Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors monthly meeting for April will be conducted tomorrow morning, April 3, at 9AM.Meeting ID: 958 2134 0376 David Ely - N5EKWTreasurer, BVARC Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Powerpole Connectors/Components for Mobile Install
Yes, Ace Electronic has Anderson Powerpole connectors. On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 11:05:45 AM CST, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote: No, but I buy right from the Powerwerx website, which is cheaper than buying their stuff on Amazon! They ship fast - I just replenished my APP parts box after the freeze and the stuff arrived in 3 days. Beware that there are a lot of APP knockoffs out there. I don't think EPO sells genuine APP - call and ask. I like, and am willing to pay for, genuine Anderson PP products. It's what I use for all my radio and battery box connections. Gus On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 4:21 PM Zachary Freeman via BVARC wrote: Does anyone know of a retailer or distributor that sells Anderson Powerpole components in the Houston Area? Zach Freeman W3UNC Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Frys
I worked part time a Radio Shack during my college years. Great quality audio equipment.Dave N5EKW On Thursday, February 25, 2021, 7:15:31 AM CST, Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: I still miss Lafayette Electronics. Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone On Feb 24, 2021, at 9:15 AM, mark janzer via BVARC wrote: Darn, they had the cheapest prices on stone wave microwave egg cookers... :( On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 09:12:15 AM CST, Christopher Boone via BVARC wrote: They are closed as of this morning according to the website :( ChrisWB5ITT On Wed, Feb 24, 2021, 9:07 AM John Mechura via BVARC wrote: As you say, no surprise, they're just following Radio Shack's lead. John, KI5HOC On Wed, Feb 24, 2021 at 8:53 AM JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: No surprise. Frys is closing all of its locations nationwide. K5JPP, JP Sent from my iPhone Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] CQ WPX RTTY Contest
I had a great time this past weekend working the CQ WPX RTTY Contest with my recently lengthened end-fed wire. It grew from 73ft to 114ft and will now tune to frequencies that it didn't like very well at the shorter length. I enjoy working the "Hunt & Pounce" mode and logged 254 contacts and several countries outside the US and Canada on 15, 20,40, & 80. 15 Meters: Brazil, Canada, Chile, Dominican Republic, Uruguay 20 Meters: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic,Guatemala, Mexico, Poland, Spain, Slovak Republic 40 Meters: Italy, Spain, France 80 Meters: Cayman Islands, Cuba, Mexico Not bad for a HOA restricted antenna. RTTY is a great mode for hams looking to get started in contesting. 73, Dave - N5EKW | | Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Morse Code Key
I have a Bencher. ST-1 that I love using.73 - Dave N5EKW On Thursday, January 7, 2021, 3:52:48 AM CST, Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: What does anyone think of the GigaParts Acrylic keys ? They come in several models and colors, with Al base or plastic. Anyone try one? Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] 2021 ARRL RTTY Rounup
The ARRL RTTY Roundup is held on the first weekend of the year, and is a great way to get your feet wet using RTTY.All that you need is a HF radio, some software such as Ham Radio Deluxe, N1MM, or FLDIGI and some sort of antenna.You don't need a amplifier, antenna the size of the Starship Enterprise and a tower the height of the Empire State Building to to work the world on RTTY.I run 100 watts into a end-fed wire no higher than 30ft over a branch on the tree in my back yard and back down the the top of my fence.With this modest setup, I logged 318 contacts (Qs), worked 43 States plus DC, HI and PR, Canada: (BC, ON and SK), and 7 other countries. | USA | Canada | Other | | AL | LA | OH | BC | Argentina | | AR | MA | OK | ON | Brazil | | AZ | MD | OR | SK | Cape Verde | | CA | ME | PA | | Cuba | | CT | MI | PR | | Guatemala | | CO | MN | RI | | Italy | | DC | MO | SC | | Panama | | FL | MS | SD | | | | HI | MT' | TN | | | | IA | NC | TX | | | | ID | NH | UT | | | | IL | NJ | VA | | | | IN | NM | WA | | | | KS | NV | WI | | | | KY | NY | WV | | | | | | WY | | | The ARRL RTTY Roundup is one of many digital events during the year. RTTY is a great mode if your are new to contesting, 73 - Dave, n5ekwn5...@arrl.net Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Microphone
I have a Kenwood TS-520 station with the remote VFO and matching speaker that is in beautiful condition.Included is a Shure 450 desktop microphone and LDG AT-11MP Autotuner.I'm offering it for $350. On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 09:54:33 AM CST, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: What Astatic do you have? Type of element? Any other pre amps in line (ie D104 Z-match)? Tube radios were Hi-z in. New radios are either 600 ohm dynamic in or electret with bias on the mic connector. Answer is yes with adaption. Rick. W5RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Dec 8, 2020, at 9:03 AM, Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: > > I have an old astatic microphone which I used on my tube-type radio back in > ole 1987. It was always great when I was using it. On one international call > the contact could hear the air coming from my AC. Mine has a standard audio > plug. The new radios have a different connector. Would I be able to use my > radio to the new microphone connections they are using now? > > Also, I am looking to get back into HF, and would not mind finding a good > tube-type late generation transceiver for around $200 in case someone has one > of these just taking up space in their shack. > > Mark > N5PRD > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Looking for HF Help
I must admit to a bit of confusion as to why the SWR meter was placed between the tuner and the antenna. ???Normally, it would be between the tuner and the radio to show the SWR being presented to the radio. Dave -N5EKWOn Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 10:35:43 AM CDT, Chad Kitzmann via BVARC wrote: I don't have a dummy load, but have one on order so I can check to see if it is the radio or more work needs to be done. I will say that I found quite a few articles on QRZ of owners with the 857d saying if your getting 40 watts ssb that's all it will do. As far as the watt meter its fairly new and I have only used it for VHF and its been pretty accurate so far. https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/ft-857d-with-low-power-output-on-ssb.219185/ On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 10:08:55 AM CDT, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: Chad, Are you driving a 50 ohm dummy load? It would be best to do so. Are you confident that your watt/SWR meter is correctt at HF freqs? When testing like this, having known references for test gear is important. Rick -- W5RH On Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 9:56 AM Chad Kitzmann via BVARC wrote: I wanted to provide a quick update on what I have found and what I have done thus far. I had some time on Sunday afternoon and realized that my MFJ-849 wattmeter had the ability to do HF, so I plugged it in between the tuner and the antenna and did some testing. On key up at 100 watts ssb I was lucky if I could get the meter past 9 watts (just talking it was around 5 and if i whistled it would hit 9) with an SWR of 1.2 and very little reflected power showing on the meter. I checked the SSB mic gain (I had it at 25 - factory is 50) and I checked the Processor setting (it as at 50 - factory setting is 50). After some searches I ended up doing a factory reset on the 857d and was able to get the transmit power on SSB @100 to at least come up to about 65 watts if I whistle and average around 40 watts normally talking. Doing some more research it seems as though the ALC on this rig is a bit wonky and seems to like to cut power. I'm still playing with it but I think it may be time to step up to something else. On Saturday, October 17, 2020, 05:28:38 AM CDT, Chad Kitzmann via BVARC wrote: Wanted to thank you all for your help so far and taking the time to reply. I’m working this weekend and this week looks rainy but I’ll try to move the tuner out there since it’s battery powered and give it a try. I like the idea behind this and with only 100 watts keeping losses down to minimum makes perfect sense. Rick as far as the balun goes unfortunately terms get interchanged - DX refers to it as a 1:1 but it’s a choke that mounts on the antenna base to keep the cable feeding the antenna from becoming another radial - at least that’s the theory behind it. I’ve run it both ways - with and without - and it was the same result. If you think adding one going up the wall would be a good idea I’m happy to build one and do that as well. I definitely don’t want rf coming in the house and so far I have not seen any issues. Also, I am running the tuner because 80 on both antennas is pretty narrow banded being coil loaded. Jimmy I spent the summer laying down about 1000 feet of radials for the vertical in as much of a 360 degree pattern as I could. It’s pretty narrow banded on 80 being coil loaded so that’s why I run the tuner, but on the rest of the bands I could probably get away without it based on my swr’s. I’ll also try and get some pictures of my setup posted on Sunday after work. - Chad On Oct 16, 2020, at 11:20 PM, Rick Hiller wrote: Hey Chad, I have read thru all of your notes and the responses. Looks like you got alot of help, so I will limit my comments. Not sure why you have a 1:1 Balun at the feed point of the 6BTV. If anything it should be an unun, but just running coax directly to the vertical is an OK move. I would however place a choke of some sort in the feedline right where it runs up the wall on the outside of your house. This will eliminate any antenna currents flowing on the LMR that runs parallel to the radials. This current could cause problems in the shack if left un-choked. As a secondary precaution, placing a choke on the feedline right where it enters the shack is another good practise, just incase some common mode current is generated on the feedline as it runs thru the attic, etc. If you have tuned your vertical with your MFJ 269 then why do you have a tuner in your shack? You should run without the tuner -- tuner in bypass mode.. Same comment on the 80 meter Inv V. If tuned to 3910, why the tuner? Unless you are running more than 100 KHz from the sweet spot. You should be doing well into the Rag Chew net with your INV V at the height you have it.. Reconfirm that your antennas are tuned to the freqs you want. Lowest SWR reading as close to the antenna feedpoint as you can.
Re: [BVARC] Board Meeting
No Zoom link received for today's BOD meeting? On Saturday, September 12, 2020, 7:14:50 AM CDT, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: BOD meeting is the 19th. Mike Hardwick. > On Sep 12, 2020, at 5:18 AM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: > > Haven’t seen any reminders. Is there a board meeting today (9-12-20)? > > JP Pritchard > > Sent from my iPhone > > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Laminate Flooring
Approximately how many square feet? Dave N5EKW713-598-2366 On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 02:38:32 PM CDT, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: I have a bunch of laminate flooring that came out of my son's house and is free for the taking. \If you want it, it needs to go by Wednesday evening or it is getting trashed. Let me know by email or text. Scott KD5FBA281-543-8376 Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Zoom help
Why are we so concerned about the reported lack of security using Zoom? We are not sharing any sensitive information. The USAF/CAP has been using Zoom for teleconferencing for the past several months with no security issues found by USAF office of cyber security.CAP's Narional Conference will be conducted with Zoom. 73 - Dave,N5ekw On Monday, July 20, 2020, 5:59:09 PM CDT, mark janzer via BVARC wrote: Several entities are hosting hamfests (via webinars) with ZOOM. DX Engineering and QSO Today are examples that are coming up shortly. I'll be touting the GQRP international hamfest, coming up in Sept., which is also using zoom. It's interesting that in this crazy time, some ham clubs, or entities, are gaining more notoriety with these webinar offerings. 73Mark, K5MGJ On Monday, July 20, 2020, 05:49:33 PM CDT, Keith Dutson via BVARC wrote: In my experience with both Zoom and Skype (more than 10 uses in each). Zoom is VASTLY SUPERIOR to Skype. 73, Keith NM5G From: BVARC On Behalf Of D. Howard Bingham via BVARC Sent: Monday, July 20, 2020 1:45 PM To: Martin Blaise via BVARC Cc: D. Howard Bingham Subject: Re: [BVARC] Zoom help I AVOID ZOOM altogether, GOOGLE prohibits their EMPLOYEES from using it for GOOGLE BUSINESS conferences due to past security issues, don't know how it works on Windows 10, but won't run on my Samsung Galaxy phone due to insufficient memory. Don't see why others use it, MSNBC uses SKYPE for their LIVE INTERVIEWS & if audio problems arise, switch to phone backups. D. Howard Bingham KE5APJ in Deer Park, Tx. -- On 7/19/2020 2:11 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote: Audio to me is badly distorted and people are talking very slow. Anyone have this issue and were you able to fix? Thanks Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing listBVARC@bvarc.orghttp://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org -- D. Howard Bingham *Email: ke5apj@earthlink.net2722 Wisdom Drive *Email: BinghamDavidH@gmail.comDeer Park, Texas *Ph: 281-684-5301 (Voice/Text)~~~Supporting Passenger Rail in Texas - www.TEXARP.org~~~ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] NAQP RTTY July 2020 / N5EKW
Call: N5EKW Operator(s): N5EKW Station: N5EKW100W, 73Ft End-fed Wire Club: BVARC Class: Single Op QTH: Katy, Texas Operating Time (hrs): 6 Summary: Bands worked: 20, 40 --- Total Score = 3744 North America Qs: 94 USA: 89 Canada: 5 DX Qs: Hawaii: 2 Total Qs; 96 USA States Worked:AR, AZ, CA, CT, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY,OH, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV CANADA: BC, ON, QC, SK Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] This is a test - this is the subject line
Test successful On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, 3:05:53 PM CDT, John Mechura via BVARC wrote: Your text is successful! On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 3:03 PM John Chauvin via BVARC wrote: This is the text of the reflector message.This is only a text. Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Time will not stay synched - any one have team viewer or similar?
I use Atomic Clock Sync It's a free download that will synchronize your computer with WSJT-X. Dave - N5EKW On Thursday, May 7, 2020, 8:15:22 PM CDT, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote: Question when using ft8 and ft4 and you go to time.is and it does NOT say your time is exact, how much does that hurt your chances of not completing a contact? Say you are off by 0.2 seconds. Is that close enough? I have a very old desktop running windows 10. Run wsjt-x 2.1.2. Isn’t it more about the dB level? I’ve had reports of 00 and reports of -22. Just trying to figure out if synch is critical. On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 7:34 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC wrote: I have a Dell laptop, the CMOS battery went dead. It was under the hard drive, easy to replace, but you have to use one that fits the computer. On desktops most can be replaced with no tools once you get to the motherboard, but some are soldered in place and may require more effort to change. From: BVARC On Behalf Of David Hold via BVARC Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2020 6:59 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: David Hold Subject: Re: [BVARC] Time will not stay synched - any one have team viewer or similar? Windows & Mac OS Sync time to internet server https://www.windowscentral.com/how-manage-time-servers-windows-10 https://www.macinstruct.com/node/92 On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 6:46 PM DAVID ELY via BVARC wrote: Every computer has a CMOS battery. The first sign that the battery needs to be replaced is the loss of accuracy of your computer's clock. On desktop computers, it is a button battery on the motherboard anf is easily replaced. On Thursday, May 7, 2020, 6:28:33 PM CDT, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote: My computer clock will not stay synched. I have tried downloading Meinberg and Net Time and other softwares but none of them works. Is there anyone out there who has team viewer or something similiar who could see what I have set up wrong? I have tried many times to troubleshoot this and still can't get it to synch. Dimension 4 doesn't work either. I need help to find out where I messed up the computer. Thanks and sorry to ask for help. | | Virus-free. www.avg.com | Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org -- David Hold david.h...@gmail.com Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Time will not stay synched - any one have team viewer or similar?
Every computer has a CMOS battery. The first sign that the battery needs to be replaced is the loss of accuracy of your computer's clock.On desktop computers, it is a button battery on the motherboard anf is easily replaced. On Thursday, May 7, 2020, 6:28:33 PM CDT, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote: My computer clock will not stay synched. I have tried downloading Meinberg and Net Time and other softwares but none of them works. Is there anyone out there who has team viewer or something similiar who could see what I have set up wrong? I have tried many times to troubleshoot this and still can't get it to synch. Dimension 4 doesn't work either. I need help to find out where I messed up the computer. Thanks and sorry to ask for help. | | Virus-free. www.avg.com | Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Amateur Radio Mentor Group (AMRG) Presentation
Sorry that I missed the presentation. My primary antenna is a end-fed 73ft wire with a 9:1 transformer and a counterpoise that I use to primarily work 20, 40 and 75. I have logged 87 countries with it and it is in HOA compliance. Dave Ely - N5EKW On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, 5:06:12 PM CDT, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: The local ARMG had a Zoom based presentation on Monday evening. 4 subjects were covered -- Vertical antennas, Coax Fundamentals, Coax installation and grounding and End Fed Multi-band wire Antennas. Bill, K5LK, in Brookshire, put out a note of links for the video and other information. I was impressed with the End Fed Multi-band section -- Steve, N4LQ has been putzing with these for quite some time and his presentation is well worth your time to view. (Start the video at about 1:34:30 for it) The other presentations are also very informative, but Steve enlightens the viewer on end feds in all aspects. His solution is quite applicable, for probably, a lot of folks. Bill's, K5LK, info note is pasted below. Just follow the links. GL...Rick -- BVARC-- Our 2nd ARMG program was held last night on the topic of "Antennas". We had over 60 check-ins. A recording of the program and chat log is located here: http://www.k5wh.net/ARMG/April-27-2020/ Thanks to the following hams and their sub-topics: - HF antenna experience in HOA restricted neighborhood (WA2TOP) - Coax (W5RH) - Running coax to your shack & grounding your station (K5JBT) - End Fed Half Wave (N4LQ) We continue to look for ways to help mentor amateurs, especially newly licensed and returning hams. If you have ideas or topics to help in this endeavor, please let us know. 73 de Bill, K5LK - Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] New Pallets
How many planks are in each pallet? Dave - N5EKW On Thursday, April 16, 2020, 5:20:26 PM CDT, William Crews via BVARC wrote: Where are you? DE Bill W2WHC On Thu, Apr 16, 2020, 4:04 PM Ravi Patrick Ratnala via BVARC wrote: I had new flooring delivered this morning (curbside - oh, my back), and I have 3 brand new white pine pallets leftover from the exercise. Free for the taking (pickup only). At first I figured this is probably unrelated to radio - but then it occurred to me how creative folks in this group can be (mast base, NVIS stanchion, ). Lemme know soon if interested. 73, N5OL Sent from my iPhone Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Monday night net.
Thanks for assuming Net Control for the Monday night net.I will only be available on the first Monday of the month for the next 11 weeks due to a conflict with my duties with the Civil Air Patrol.We have been looking for more people who would like to participate as net control. 73 - Dave Ely, N5EKW On Monday, March 30, 2020, 9:38:17 PM CDT, Dwayne Jones via BVARC wrote: Thank you to the net for letting me call the Monday night net. I had a blast calling it tonight. It has been awhile DwayneKB5YTA Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Houston Hamfest planning meeting
Is that where we met last Sunday? Dave - N5EKW On Saturday, February 29, 2020, 11:25:20 AM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: At this moment we only have a few tables left in Building Cbetter get yours now if you have not already done so.. Sunday March 1st planning meeting is Fuddruckers at the fountains shopping center Hamfest is only 1 week away!! Eddie (NU5K) Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Friday Night Greater Houston Hamfest Spaghetti Supper $15 BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Friday Night Greater Houston Hamfest Spaghetti Supper $15 BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] Fw: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
I received this email today. Is this an indication that Mike's contact list has been hacked? Dave Ely N5EKW Treasurer Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club - Forwarded Message - From: Mike Hardwick To: DAVID ELY Sent: Friday, February 21, 2020, 5:19:31 PM CSTSubject: Re: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Thank you David .I should have called you to explain further but still can't access my mobile phone.I need you to kindly purchase 5pcs x $100 of either eBay or Target or Amazon gift cards which totals $500 for the donation pledged to Veterans at Hospice & Palliative Care.Use your personal fund, I will be liable for reimbursement. You can purchase them online as (e-gift card) or at any Kohl's,CVS, Kwik, Macy's, Walmart, or Walgreen's Store. Due to the time frame of the pledge, I will be glad if you get them today. E-mail me immediately you buy them for instructions how to get them across. Let me know if a check will be fine for reimbursement.Thank you. 73, Mike Hardwick N5VCX President Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Friday Night Greater Houston Hamfest Spaghetti Supper $15 BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Anyone know how to fix a cat cable com port issue?
I recently bought a FTdx3000 that requires the enhanced USB com port drivers to be installed from Yaesu's web site. This might also be true for your Yaesu 450d, Dave,N5EKW On Sunday, April 28, 2019, 9:43:23 AM CDT, SETX Telecom via BVARC wrote: Plugging the cable into the radio should not cause it to do anything. I hate to say it but it sounds like you got the wrong cable ChrisWB5ITT On Sun, Apr 28, 2019, 8:13 AM Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote: I am trying to get my Yaesu 450d to work with a Cat Cable to the usb port on the computer. When I plug in the cable I hear clicks on the radio and the TX is flashing. But when I try to use the PCC 450d software I set the com port to 4 and then click on com. It tries to connect, but then always tells me there is an error connecting to the com port. It shows com 4 as red saying that is the one to use. Com 3 is already in use. I guess I need someone who could physically come look at the computer or at the least get with me on team viewer. Com 3 is being used for the Nomic serial cable. I can be contacted here or call me at 713-305-2148. I really would like to be able to control the Yaesu RIG from the software. Folks on the internet said I probably bought the wrong cable. I disagree but I need help. Thanks. Marty, AG5T | | Virus-free. www.avg.com | ___ BVARC mailing list Radio,Radio,Radio We are a radio Club! Talk it up! On the air about every event, every meeting, every net, every time, talk about the club, ham fests, events and people. BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to setxtele...@gmail.com ___ BVARC mailing list Radio,Radio,Radio We are a radio Club! Talk it up! On the air about every event, every meeting, every net, every time, talk about the club, ham fests, events and people. BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to david...@prodigy.net ___ BVARC mailing list Radio,Radio,Radio We are a radio Club! Talk it up! On the air about every event, every meeting, every net, every time, talk about the club, ham fests, events and people. BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [BVARC] Anyone have equipment to check a computer sound card
Does you devise manager show that the sound card is working properly?If not, you might be able to reinstall the drivers for it if you still have the driver disk that originally came with the computer.If your computer is not a laptop, you can install a sound card in a available PCI slot. On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 10:23:13 AM CDT, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote: Headphones do not produce sound. Have done all tests with speakers and drivers etc but never was able to get sound to work. I am currently using an external USB sound card but I really need to free up. Honestly I have done all I can. I need someone who could investigate. I can take it to the computer repair shop and pay $50 to $100 to get it fixed or I can buy a refurbished dell 660 Inspiron for $150 to $200 but then you have the issue of copying everything from one computer to the other and having to redo tqsl and lotw etc so I think my best option might be the repair, I have run at least a dozen troubleshooting tests. I am not experienced enough to work on testing a sound card that is embedded in the mother board. The other issue is that the dxpeditions are running Fox and hound mode and it requires a cat cable. I have one but can’t use with an external sound card plugged into the USB port. So basically it means unless I get the internal sound to work I will not be able to work any dx stations on ft8 and jt65 without being able to use that cat cable. That’s about it thanks On Mon, Apr 1, 2019 at 6:37 PM Jimmy Vance via BVARC wrote: If I recall you took a power hit or a lightning strike some time back. What have you done so far to troubleshoot? Have you tried plugging in different speakers and headphones? Why do you think you need to get inside the case to test? On 4/1/2019 5:20 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote: Do any of you out there do any computer repair? I need to know why the sound is not working but I have tried many tests it will have to involve someone who can go inside the tower. ___ BVARC mailing list Radio,Radio,Radio We are a radio Club! Talk it up! On the air about every event, every meeting, every net, every time, talk about the club, ham fests, events and people. BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to jimmy.va...@gmail.com ___ BVARC mailing list Radio,Radio,Radio We are a radio Club! Talk it up! On the air about every event, every meeting, every net, every time, talk about the club, ham fests, events and people. BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to martingbla...@gmail.com ___ BVARC mailing list Radio,Radio,Radio We are a radio Club! Talk it up! On the air about every event, every meeting, every net, every time, talk about the club, ham fests, events and people. BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to david...@prodigy.net ___ BVARC mailing list Radio,Radio,Radio We are a radio Club! Talk it up! On the air about every event, every meeting, every net, every time, talk about the club, ham fests, events and people. BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
