[BVARC] Ham Radio Saltgrass

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

First Ham Radio Dinner at Saltgrass steakhouse was fun, Talk has been to have 
the dinner deal every Friday. Lets get some feedback.

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[BVARC] lightning safety

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

I have used outside antennas for most of my life and never had a lightning 
strike (that i know of)
I always hear Hams going to take down an antennaor unscrew the coax when a 
storm is coming.
I WOULD NEVER EVER touch a coax or antenna if I couldhear thunder or if a storm 
was near..
Trying to protect your gear may end your life.
Eddie (NU5K)

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[BVARC] Dinner at Saltgrass Tonight!

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 in person in person
On Monday, May 27, 2024 at 12:35:15 PM CDT, Jeff Greer via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  Hey, BVARC!
Come on out and enjoy some medium rare comradery at Saltgrass tomorrow evening. 
 Note that the newsletter said 9 p.m., but we are meeting at 6 p.m.
Tuesday May 28th 
Saltgrass Steak House 
9110 Southwest Freeway 
Between Gessner and Bissonnet
6PMEveryone is invited! Meet your radio buddies, learn about becoming a ham, 
learn about ham radio events.
  
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Re: [BVARC] Mobile antenna tuning question

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 I would call COMET and see if this is normal...Eddie (NU5K)
On Monday, May 27, 2024 at 06:34:01 PM CDT, terry leatherland via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 I'm sure someone knows about Mobile antennas. Our friends at River Oaks Car 
Stereo for sure. Anthony?Here is my dilemma , or something I am doing wrong. 
I bought this antenna to mount on my new truck. I have a brand new Comet 
analyzer. The antenna is hood lip mounted with a comet Hood mount. When I 
analyze the raw antenna thru its one piece of coax, it is perfect 1.5 or less 
on 2Meters @ 50ohms. But when I dial up  to 440 Mhz, the swr and Ohms is off 
the chart.My radio is my old reliable Kenwood TMV71 of which I have 3 identical.
Shouldn't I be able to just change the band knob to 430 and it read good SWR?  
Do I have to find the resonant point of the upper band and start trimming the 
top length down to 440 good swr?I'm perplexed or doing something dumb. 
Terry



Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx

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Re: [BVARC] BVARC BoD Meeting- sorry i missed

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 My info says BOD is June 9th  am I wrong? Eddie 
On Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 06:48:51 AM CDT, Scott Medbury via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 A BOD meeting on a holiday weekend? I thought the meeting is this coming 
weekend.  Should make the Saltgrass dinner interesting. 
73 ... Scott KD5FBA 
On Tue, May 28, 2024, 2:39 AM Richard Bonica via BVARC  wrote:

Wow - I just realized I missed too. Sorry - had a few updates for Board on 
Field Day...
On Mon, May 27, 2024 at 7:24 AM terry leatherland via BVARC  
wrote:

Hi Folks. For once I am in town and I totally forgot about the meeting last 
night. I was hungry and started a steak on the grill and at 7 I realized i 
forgot. I guess I need to lock it in my multiple calendars that control my 
life. :-( Terry
Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx
 

On Friday, May 24, 2024 at 06:02:54 PM CDT, Jeff Greer via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  The next BVARC Board of Directors meeting is Sunday, June 9th, at 5:00 p.m. 
via Zoom.  As always, all are welcome to attend.

BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Board of Directors MeetingTime: Jun 9, 2024 05:00 PM Central Time (US 
and Canada)        Jun 9, 2024 05:00 PM Join Zoom 
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[BVARC] test ing the ref lector

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

hamiam
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Re: [BVARC] Vice President's Update May 2024

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 i got all that on the website..
Why dont the folks running the events send me the info directly
Im not an OGRE...
Eddie
On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:35:37 PM CDT, Kori Rahman via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Hello BVARC!
Spring is halfway over, and summer is fast approaching. This May the club will 
mostly be preparing for our big on air events in June (Museum Ships and ARRL 
Field Day). There's lots of preparation to be done for June so if you have time 
to volunteer for either of these events or to participate as an operator, 
please see the details below and mark your calendars!
Museum Ships weekend will be the topic for our next club meeting on Thursday 
May 9th. Mark Janzer (K5MGJ) is the coordinator for the event and if you're 
interested in helping out he's your guy! Send him an email at k5...@yahoo.com. 
The event takes place at Seawolf Park in Galveston on Saturday June 1st to 
Sunday June 2nd (with some setup happening in the days before).
ARRL Field Day is another major event coming up in June both for the hobby and 
for BVARC. This year BVARC's Field Day event will be at Duhacsek Park in Sugar 
Land. The event spans Saturday June 22nd to Sunday June 23rd (with set up on 
the Friday before). Richard Bonica (KG5YCU) is coordinating this year's BVARC 
Field Day event and if you would like to help make the event a success by 
volunteering or operating, please email Richard at kg5...@gmail.com. Keep an 
ear out for more information as the final details of the event get published.
As always, please check out our website BVARC.org for updates, and for 
information on our weekly in-person events, nets, and other resources. The May 
Newsletter should be posted soon on the BVARC.org website. Don't forget about 
our social media as well! We have a Facebook Page, a Discord Server, and 
YouTube channel for the club. Add the BVARC Calendar to your calendar app (by 
clicking the link here), all events for the next 30 days should be on that 
calendar as well as others as we confirm their dates.
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BVARC Calendar for May 2024:
BVARC Board of Directors MeetingSunday May 5th at 5:00pm
The BVARC BoD is currently meeting on the Sunday before the Second Thursday of 
the month at 5pm (with few exceptions). This meeting will take place on Zoom, 
and all members are encouraged to attend so they can check out what the board 
is up to. The BVARC BoD is here to serve you, so please attend and let your 
voice be heard.

Where:

On Zoom (Link to be posted on the email reflector and website)

Brews with BVARCTuesday May 7th at 6:30pm
For May we'll be heading to Eureka Heights Brewery in Houston. They have been 
around for a long while and are one of the few breweries in town that we 
haven't been to (and are open Tuesdays). Take a look at their year-round as 
well as their seasonal beers they have on tap at their tap room on their 
website EurekaHeights.com. They have a rotating selection of food trucks 
throughout the week and a cool collection of pinball machines as well! As 
always, be safe, arrive when you can, and let's have a great time!Where:

Eureka Heights
941 W 18th St.
Houston, TX 77008


BVARC General MeetingThursday May 9th at 7:00pm
The BVARC General Meeting will be on May 9th and we will have a presentation on 
Museum Ships Weekend. The presentation will cover the historical significance 
of the ships and the way that BVARC operates and sets up for the event. As 
mentioned above, please contact Mark Janzer (K5MGJ) at k5...@yahoo.com if you 
would like more information before the meeting or to volunteer. Doors open at 
7:00pm, and the meeting starts at 7:30pm. There will be BBQ Baked Potatoes 
served by the BVARC Food Team (please send your RSVP to.n5...@att.net.

Where:

Volunteer Fire Station #4

16005 Bellaire Blvd.

Houston, TX 77083

BVARC VE Test SessionSaturday May 11th at 10:30am
You can sign up now on our website (BVARC.org) to take an FCC license exam to 
get your ham radio license or upgrade to General or Extra.


Where:

Bayland Community Center6400 Bissonnet StHouston, TX 77074




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That's the rundown that I have for now. I will keep the updates coming 
throughout the month, so stay tuned. Please reach out to me or any BVARC board 
member if you have any questions or concerns about our club events, 
volunteering, or anything else ham radio related. We're here for you!
Thanks for being a member. Thank you for your time and 73 everybody!



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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[BVARC] RECENTLY EXPIRED... Time to Renew BVARC membership

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

| # | Name | Call Sign | Expire | ACTIVITY |
| 1  | Richard E. Goldy  | K5GOL  | 2024/05/01  | 0  |
| 2  | Rick Hiller  | W5RH  | 2024/05/01  | 0  |
| 3  | Larry Burns  | K5LKB  | 2024/05/01  | 2  |
| 4  | Michael Woods  | KF5PPG  | 2024/05/01  | 0  |
| 5  | Jimmy Vance  | NA5D  | 2024/05/01  | 0  |
| 6  | Richard Bonica  | KG5YCU  | 2024/05/01  | 13  |
| 7  | Rudy Hardy  | W5HRH  | 2024/05/01  | 0  |
| 8  | Glen Dingley  | W5GMD  | 2024/05/01  | 4  |
| 9  | Roger Simonson  | NV5B  | 2024/05/01  | 5  |
| 10  | Steven Bonica  | KI5IOC  | 2024/05/01  | 0  |
| 11  | KJ Anderson  | KJ5EMP  | 2024/05/01  | 0  |
| 12  | Jair Ethan Bobys  | KE5VNY  | 2024/05/01  | 0  |
| 13  | Andy Kolb  | KB5DCI  | 2024/05/01  | 0  |
| 14  | Westley Clavey  | W5WMC  | 2024/05/01  | 4  |
| 15  | Anthony Morones  | W5LIC  | 2024/05/01  | 2  |
| 16  | Robert (Nick) Creason  | KE5QY  | 2024/05/01  | 0  |
| 17  | Jacob Mills  | W5JHM  | 2024/05/01  | 1  |
| 18  | Danny Castiblanco  | KI5YTY  | 2024/05/01  | 1  |
| 19  | Akshay Kapur  | K5AKX  | 2024/05/01  | 1  |
| 20  | Stephanie Burton  | KI5ZYI  | 2024/05/01  | 3  |
| 21  | Timothy Norwood  |   | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 22  | Don Murrile  | KI5EEY  | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 23  | Matthew Wolf  | KI5ICT  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 24  | Ethan Present  | KI5JMJ  | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 25  | Jonathan Taylor  | KI5OZK  | 2024/04/01  | 2  |
| 26  | Samuel Cheng  | KI5IXR  | 2024/04/01  | 2  |
| 27  | Vernon Prewitt  | KI5YZG  | 2024/04/01  | 2  |
| 28  | Kimalee Prewitt  |   | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 29  | Arro Brockman  | KI5ZZT  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 30  | Marco Gonzalez  | KI5ZYG  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 31  | Jennifer Harrison  |   | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 32  | Logan Harrison  |   | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 33  | Dalel Harrison  |   | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 34  | Chris Medlin  | AC5CM  | 2024/04/01  | 2  |
| 35  | Robert White  | K0RCW  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 36  | Kristy Fowler  | KI5RLZ  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 37  | Peter Hill  | KJ5ANT  | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 38  | Michael Leatherwood  | KI5ZZC  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 39  | Steven Zilis  | N9EXU  | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 40  | Rodney Martinez  | NK5Q  | 2024/04/01  | 5  |
| 41  | Tina Martinez  | KG5VPB  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 42  | Vance Shaffer  | N5WLZ  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 43  | David D. Spilman  | K5PIL  | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 44  | Robert Gardner  | W1RDG  | 2024/03/01  | 12  |
| 45  | Bill Dillon  | KG5FQX  | 2024/03/01  | 13  |
| 46  | Lee Cowden  | NR5Q  | 2024/03/01  | 9  |
| 47  | Curt Fletcher  | WG5H  | 2024/03/01  | 13  |
| 48  | Anthony Leon  | KI5ZQR  | 2024/03/01  | 0  |
| 49  | Kelly Rosenberger  |   | 2024/03/01  | 1  |
| 50  | Hannu Ollikkala  | AC5ZC  | 2024/03/01  | 1  |
| 51  | Lloyd Coker  | KI5OYC  | 2024/03/01  | 3  |
| 52  | Rudolph Ackerman  | KF5QYG  | 2024/03/01  | 0  |
| 53  | Vern Six  | KV5SIX  | 2024/03/01  | 1  |
| 54  | Ranae Six  | KR5SIX  | 2024/03/01  | 0  |
| 55  | Michael Yenik  | KI5ZAJ  | 2024/03/01  | 0  |
| 56  | Jeremy Keddie  | W7WAG  | 2024/03/01  | 1  |
| 57  | David Tipton  | K5VFA  | 2024/02/01  | 1  |
| 58  | Stephen Morgan  | KF7RAZ  | 2024/02/01  | 1  |
| 59  | Marc Reiter  | KI5ZHO  | 2024/02/01  | 0  |
| 60  | Rod Lewis  | KC5RJL  | 2024/02/01  | 2  |
| 61  | Megan Morgan  | KD9KJT  | 2024/02/01  | 0  |



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[BVARC] TIME TO RENEW

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

| 1  | Tom Gay  | N5LHN  | 2024/04/01  | 6  |
| 2  | Rodney Martinez  | NK5Q  | 2024/04/01  | 5  |
| 3  | Tina Martinez  | KG5VPB  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 4  | Vance Shaffer  | N5WLZ  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 5  | David D. Spilman  | K5PIL  | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 6  | Hal Mignola  | AF5J  | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 7  | Timothy Norwood  |   | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 8  | Don Murrile  | KI5EEY  | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 9  | John Kopycinski  | KI5DFS  | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 10  | Matthew Wolf  | KI5ICT  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 11  | Ethan Present  | KI5JMJ  | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 12  | Jonathan Taylor  | KI5OZK  | 2024/04/01  | 2  |
| 13  | Samuel Cheng  | KI5IXR  | 2024/04/01  | 2  |
| 14  | Michael Knerr  | KI5UBL  | 2024/04/01  | 6  |
| 15  | Vernon Prewitt  | KI5YZG  | 2024/04/01  | 2  |
| 16  | Kimalee Prewitt  |   | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 17  | William Hammon  | KI5ZMM  | 2024/04/01  | 2  |
| 18  | Arro Brockman  | KI5ZZT  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 19  | Marco Gonzalez  | KI5ZYG  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 20  | Jennifer Harrison  |   | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 21  | Logan Harrison  |   | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 22  | Dalel Harrison  |   | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 23  | Chris Medlin  | AC5CM  | 2024/04/01  | 2  |
| 24  | Robert White  | K0RCW  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 25  | Kristy Fowler  | KI5RLZ  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 26  | Sally Russell  |   | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 27  | Peter Hill  | KJ5ANT  | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 28  | Michael Leatherwood  | KI5ZZC  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| 29  | Steven Zilis  | N9EXU  | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| 30  | Robert Gardner  | W1RDG  | 2024/03/01  | 12  |
| 31  | Tom Watson  | K5QB  | 2024/03/01  | 10  |
| 32  | Bill Dillon  | KG5FQX  | 2024/03/01  | 13  |
| 33  | Lee Cowden  | NR5Q  | 2024/03/01  | 9  |
| 34  | Curt Fletcher  | WG5H  | 2024/03/01  | 13  |
| 35  | Anthony Leon  | KI5ZQR  | 2024/03/01  | 0  |
| 36  | Kelly Rosenberger  |   | 2024/03/01  | 1  |
| 37  | Hannu Ollikkala  | AC5ZC  | 2024/03/01  | 1  |
| 38  | Lloyd Coker  | KI5OYC  | 2024/03/01  | 3  |
| 39  | Rudolph Ackerman  | KF5QYG  | 2024/03/01  | 0  |
| 40  | Vern Six  | KV5SIX  | 2024/03/01  | 1  |
| 41  | Ranae Six  | KR5SIX  | 2024/03/01  | 0  |
| 42  | Michael Yenik  | KI5ZAJ  | 2024/03/01  | 0  |
| 43  | Jeremy Keddie  | W7WAG  | 2024/03/01  | 1  |



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Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 146.94 will give you plenty to listen to, also 444.300 
Eddie (NU5K)
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 10:45:24 AM CDT, gshockxcc via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Rick (W5RH), yes, sir.  That's me.  Thanks for helping out.  I have two hand 
held units, a Yaesu FT-56, and one other, I can't recall.  
I tinkered with trying to find some channels on the Technician frequencies, and 
I never found anyone to listen to.  
-Kristan
KI5VVT  
  Sent with Proton Mail secure email. 
 On Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 at 9:26 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 wrote:
 
 OK, KI5VVT great. in Richmond, TX area.
Tell us what gear you have and antenna set-up. That will determine what you are 
able to do on the air, etc.
TNX...Rick W5RH 
On Tue, Mar 19, 2024 at 8:55 AM Rick Hiller  wrote:

Kristan,What's your call and what part of town / area are you? 73.Rick W5RH
On Tue, Mar 19, 2024 at 8:44 AM Michael Amos via BVARC  wrote:


All of the below suggestions are VERY good. I would like to also add that you 
should turn on that radio, tune into a QSO and just listen for a bit. Then 
another and another… The idea is to get an idea of the lingo and pace of the 
conversation. That with the extra education you will get from someone showing 
you the ropes will do wonders. Even if you don’t see anyone, listening to 
different QSO’s will give you a great sense of what and how to conduct yourself 
on the radio.

 

Lastly, GET ON THE AIR. You have to jump into the water sometime. Send a 
message out on this email chat and say “hey, I’m going to be on X freq at X 
time. Someone come talk with me to get familiar.” I’m sure you’ll end up with a 
pileup within a short amount of time.

 

Mike – KG4NDS

 

From: BVARC On Behalf Of gshockxcc via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:13 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: gshockxcc 
Subject: [BVARC] How to HAM?

 

First, let me preface my request for help by saying that I am a Mechanical 
Engineer and I still have no idea what is going on. I collect lots of data on 
rotating and fixed equipment, and I understand Control systems just enough to 
be dangerous. 

 

That said, I have had my General license for almost a year, and I still have no 
idea how to operate a ham radio, how to communicate with anyone or find 
channels to communicate on. I freely admit that the amount of time that I spend 
trying to learn is minimal, because of other priorities at the moment. I don’t 
have any friends who are into ham, and I am rarely able to make BVARC functions 
like the POTA. 

 

How in the world do you get started if you don’t know where to begin? Sorry, I 
am just lost. 

 

 

-Kristan

 

 

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[BVARC] We appreciate our newest members , remember our silent keys and thanks those who donate to the club recently

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

Newest Members

Blake Alley – KJ5EYU
James Brown – K4USN
Richard Ledford – KI5LFX
Mitchel Coffman – KJ5EVP
Pete Swenson – N5APS
John E Cooley
Jason Althaus – KJ5EJC
Joshua Trione – KI5FPW
Andre Pollard – KJ5EJC
Andrew Gafford – KC5DJY
Joe Vaught – KJ5EPN
Cathy Steinberg – N0JAB
Frank Padilla – KD6MGC
Tarek Amine – KJ5DMN
Ron McDonald – 
Brett Fuller – W5BLF
Sergio Derobles – KF5TBX
Julio Lopez – 
Parth Bratt – 
Mark Ahlen – KJ5DOB
Henry Kobutra – AI5OE
Daniel Landry – KJ5DCD
Richard Lewis – KJ5DOW
Gordon Muster – KE5YKR
Thomas Lenert – KJ5DKJ
Niover Filipe Avila Peno
Robert WIlliams – KJ5CAP
Jerry Dotson – KJ5CPT
Dan Donaldson – KI5YXK
Jose Peruego

 

Newest Life Members
Mark McGrath – N5VCM
Patrick Sloan – N5JRY
Kirc Bredin – N5XJB
Ivan Shabelev – KI5SSL
Reid WIlliams – KR3IDOJeffery Carson – KF5ONT
David Stevens – KI5LDZ
Robert Schaer – N5DIB
Arthur Lim – KF5JHJ

Recent Silent Keys

Mark Braun – W5THC
Gus Bernard – K5GMB
Charlie Prochaska – KG5KV
Cameron Mitchel – K5CAM
Michael Mustachia – KF5PHA
Steve Chancellor – KF5M
Michael Scarcella  WA5TWT
Chris Heustis – W5GX
Howard Hargrove – KF5EYX
Ross Lawler – W5HFF
Tom Morton – W5TOM
Dan Gannon – WA5ANF

Recent Donations

Richard Cary – K5RBC – POTA $10
Terry Leatherland – K5PGF – BVARC $50
Matthew Miller – K5LKV – BVARC $10
Robert Cullen – K5TPC – BVARC $20
Matthew Miller – K5LKV – FD $10
Richard Cary – K5RBC – FD $20
Richard Bonica – KG5YCU -FD $50
Matthew Miller – K5LKV – FD $10
Richard Cary – K5RBC- 146.94 $10
Richard Cary – K5RBC – FD $10
Matthew Miller – K5LKV – BVARC $10
Matthew Miller – K5LKV – POTA $10
Richard Bonica – KG5YCU – POTA $50
Rudolph Pickut – KI5LQS – POTA $10

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[BVARC] TIME TO RENEW MEMBERSHIP

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

| # | 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  |



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[BVARC] Hamfest Photos

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

https://bvarc.org/photos.php?year=2024=ghhf

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Re: [BVARC] Newly appointed position.. Thank you

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 IM not sure which ship you mean specifically, but I think a lot of us 
enjoylearning about our clubs problems and solutions...  The reflector is the 
perfect place to discuss things like this between members...
The Board of Directors has their own private reflector where they can 
bicker.General club members have this reflector..
Eddie Runner (NU5K)BVARC Life Member


On Friday, February 2, 2024 at 09:17:35 AM CST, Larry Riendeau via BVARC 
 wrote:  
Quite honestly I think this ship has sailed and no longer warrants perpetuation 
via posting to the list.  
Larry 



  
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[BVARC] POTA MONEY

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 So Anthony, (Kori, Mike, BOD or anyone interested)
One thing just popped into my mind.BVARC has been collecting  POTA DONATIONS...
As Terry always reminds our financial folks, if we get donations for something 
IT MUST BE USED for that something!! 
Do the funds go to KORI and ANTHONY ??
Eddie Runner (NU5K)BVARC Life Member
On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 04:29:07 PM CST, anthony moro via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Yes it was the disrespect on the leadership level.   
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[BVARC] Fw: Changes to the POTA Event

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 
  So Anthony,  TO MAKE THIS CLEAR...the Board did approve you a POTA budget of 
$1000 a year.
BUT THATS NOT WHY you want to cut the cord between POTA and BVARC...
Now I seem to understand it was 
being disrespected by some members of the Board of Directors..
Most of thought is was about the money...  I SEE NOW..
Eddie Runner (NU5K)BVARC LIFE MEMBER

On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 03:44:18 PM CST, anthony moro via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Your email makes sense but has nothing to do with the topic at hand. I sent 
the email to let people know that we will still be doing POTA events. Just not 
with the BVARC name. We are going back to the way we did things when we first 
started things. It has nothing to do with what the BOD has said or done. I am 
only speaking for myself at this time, but I was happy helping HAMS during 
POTA. There are many reasons why we are doing the events without BVARC and we 
talked about this during WFD. I agree we need to try to be more professional as 
operators. That goes for all of us. From the Top Brass to the lowest man on the 
pole. 
So for everybody watching this email thread. We will give out more info on what 
Kori and I are going to be doing next. 





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Re: [BVARC] Changes to the POTA Event

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 So Anthony,  TO MAKE THIS CLEAR...the Board did approve you a POTA budget of 
$1000 a year.
BUT THATS NOT WHY you want to cut the cord between POTA and BVARC...
Now I seem to understand it was 
being disrespected by some members of the Board of Directors..
Most of thought is was about the money...  I SEE NOW..
Eddie Runner (NU5K)BVARC LIFE MEMBER

On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 03:44:18 PM CST, anthony moro via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Your email makes sense but has nothing to do with the topic at hand. I sent 
the email to let people know that we will still be doing POTA events. Just not 
with the BVARC name. We are going back to the way we did things when we first 
started things. It has nothing to do with what the BOD has said or done. I am 
only speaking for myself at this time, but I was happy helping HAMS during 
POTA. There are many reasons why we are doing the events without BVARC and we 
talked about this during WFD. I agree we need to try to be more professional as 
operators. That goes for all of us. From the Top Brass to the lowest man on the 
pole. 
So for everybody watching this email thread. We will give out more info on what 
Kori and I are going to be doing next. 




  
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Re: [BVARC] BOD Zoom Vs IN PERSON

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 Great Jeff,  As a Board member if you know the club has problems,(and it does) 
 maybe youcan make some changes..!!  Eddie Runner (NU5K)BVARC LIFE MEMBER
On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 10:37:00 AM CST, Jeff Greer via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 If ham radio operators can't handle communicating remotely, we have a problem.

  
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Re: [BVARC] BOD Zoom Vs IN PERSON

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 obviously, and we do that now for regular club meetings...
but if you go to the regular meeting, while enjoying the great food and 
comraderyall the guys on ZOOM I may never know!!   I dont get to say HI, I 
dont get to ask How are you doing..!!
Eddie  (NU5K)
BVARC LIFE MEMBER 
On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 10:29:20 AM CST, Chris Medlin 
 wrote:  
 
 
I agree that in person interaction is better than online. There is nothing 
preventing a group of people from getting together to connect to the zoom 
meeting from a single location. That would create an ideal Hybrid situation to 
allow for those who need extended neurological enhancements to communicate with 
those who may be on the road traveling or have family responsibilities that 
prevent them from spending the extra time traveling. Houston is an hour from 
Houston, and with 350+ members spread wide and far, Zoom allows any of those 
members to attend a meeting with an illness or without the extra burden of 
having to put some pants on to go somewhere.
 
  
 
The hybrid option would create a win-win for all. 
 
  
 
Chris/AC5CM
 
  
 
From: BVARC  On Behalf OfEddie Runner via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2024 10:12 AM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Eddie Runner 
Subject: [BVARC] BOD Zoom Vs IN PERSON
 
  
 
Just a simple google search says what I already know,  ZooM is LOUSY
 
  
 
 the measures of brain activity showed “increased cross-brain synchrony” and 
higher signal strength levels for in-person interaction.
 
The researchers note that in-person interaction afford us richer social context 
and better processing of facial expressions than virtual.
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
Eddie Runner (NU5K)
 
LIFE MEMBER
 
Oh here is another :
 
  
 
in-person meetings excel over virtual ones when deepening relationships, 
handling complex discussions, and fostering team building and brainstorming 
sessions. They provide the crucial human touch, non-verbal cues, and immediate 
interaction needed for these aspects of effective communication and 
collaboration.
 
  
 
if you guys wanna fail, I will wait here on the sidelines..
 
When you are gone, I will arise from your the clubs ashes andMAKE BVARC GREAT 
AGAIN...!!
 
  
 
  
 
On Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 10:05:10 PM CST, John Holmes via BVARC 
 wrote:
 
  
 
  
 
At present I sit on the KARS BoD and we meet via Zoom, it is more convenient by 
far and just as productive. It’s not a question of laziness it’s a question of 
using modern technology to make life balances work. 
 
 
 
  
   
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[BVARC] BOD Zoom Vs IN PERSON

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 Just a simple google search says what I already know,  ZooM is LOUSY
 the measures of brain activity showed “increased cross-brain synchrony” and 
higher signal strength levels for in-person interaction. 

The researchers note that in-person interaction afford us richer social context 
and better processing of facial expressions than virtual.



Eddie Runner (NU5K)LIFE MEMBEROh here is another :
in-person meetings excel over virtual ones when deepening relationships, 
handling complex discussions, and fostering team building and brainstorming 
sessions. They provide the crucial human touch, non-verbal cues, and immediate 
interaction needed for these aspects of effective communication and 
collaboration.

if you guys wanna fail, I will wait here on the sidelines..When you are gone, I 
will arise from your the clubs ashes and MAKE BVARC GREAT AGAIN...!!

On Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 10:05:10 PM CST, John Holmes via BVARC 
 wrote:
 
 
 
At present I sit on the KARS BoD and we meet via Zoom, it is more convenient by 
far and just as productive. It’s not a question of laziness it’s a question of 
using modern technology to make life balances work. 
 
  
 


  
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC BoD Meeting

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 The club was started in 1978 WAY BEFORE ZOOM..  All the members Drove to 
meetings...If they were blind or old, they caught rides with other members.
If they are too lazy to make an in person meeting, they MAY be too lazy to care 
about our club?
COVID forced us into ZOOM Now lets get back to normal...
Eddie  Runner (NU5K)BVARC LIFE MEMBER

On Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 05:24:10 PM CST, Chris Medlin via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
Purely speculative, one or more board members may prefer to dress down for the 
occasion with their Zoom mullet for the meetings (aka in-person meetings would 
require pants)?
 
  
 
More likely the answer would be that the various board members are spread out 
over the city and Zoom makes it very convenient without 2 hours of round trip 
travel… and allows for anyone of the 350+ members to attend from anywhere in 
the world.
 
  
 
The meetings I have attended, majority of the board had their cameras on, so 
face to face did occur.
 
  
 
Drops $0.02, sarcasm, and 73’s in the bucket.
 
Chris/AC5CM
 
  
 
From: BVARC  On Behalf OfDwayne Jones via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 4:19 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Dwayne Jones 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] BVARC BoD Meeting
 
  
 
Why are you still doing Zoom  for the BOD meetings?  Are yall afraid of meeting 
face to face or are you hiding something?
 
  
 
Dwayne
 
KB5YTA
 
  
 
On Wed, Jan 31, 2024 at 3:06 PM Jeff Greer via BVARC  wrote:
 

All,
 
  
 
The BVARC Board of Directors meeting for February 2024 will be held via Zoom 
(ignore any Skype links that may or may not be present in this 
Hotmail-generated meeting invitation) this Sunday at 5 p.m.  As always, all are 
welcome to attend.  73!
 
  
 
  
 
BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
 
  
 
Topic: BVARC BoD February 2024
 
Time: Feb 4, 2024 05:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
 
  
 
Join Zoom Meeting
 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89414810251?pwd=d2xia0lVMklSOGJPTDJNMmhBSXROUT09
 
  
 
Meeting ID: 894 1481 0251
 
Passcode: 143971
 
  
 
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+13462487799,,89414810251#*143971# US (Houston)
 
+17193594580,,89414810251#*143971# US
 
  
 
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• +1 309 205 3325 US
 
  
 
Meeting ID: 894 1481 0251
 
Passcode: 143971
 
  
 
Find your local number:https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kteHeAxyZ
 
  
 
  
 

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Re: [BVARC] Changes to the POTA Event

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 Im sorry to hear that .. I think POTA is amazing and fills so many blanks for 
BVARC and the Ham radio community...
1) can you ever beat a beautiful day in the park2) be a catch (cause a pileup) 
3) Afternoon with some great friends4) opportunity to welcome new folks to HAM 
and to BVARC..
Suzanne and I bought BVARC banners and other stuff out of our own pocketsto 
help bring the POTA MASTERS in as a BVARC EVENT.. All has been workinggreat as 
far as I knew..
I have posted on this before I think, but again at the last BOARD meeting there 
wassome questions about using the club call, about illegal operations and 
otherquestions a board member(s) posed..    even though the board didset a 
budget to help POTA ..  the masters felt disrespected and .. well
The POTA MASTERS got butt hurt... I dont blame them, they dont use BVARC 
equipment, they use their own radios(and other volunteer radios)..
Like I said before, BVARC NEEDS POTA, more then POTA needs BVARC.POTA is super 
popular, I think our board members and especially our PRESIDENTneeds to be 
kissin some POTA  A*S...!!  
These POTA guys are SUPERSTARS!
BVARC needs to make this a priority.. If you do not agree or do not understand 
POTA please GO TO POTA EVENT..  it is true ham radio at its finest..

I ask our board to REALIZE how important this is,buy a couple POTA radios, 
really make it a BVARC EVENT support these guys.. 
And I ask our POTA MASTERS to take the stupid abuse for a minute and forgive 
the MORONS that hurt your feelings and lets have some fun..
Eddie Runner (NU5K)in the last year a lot of folks seem to get hurt feelings.. 
WISE UP BOD..we need to welcome folks not run them off..



    Hello all,                I am writing this message to let everybody 
know about the changes we are making to the BVARC POTA Event. We will no longer 
be running the event as a BVARC (Brazos Valley Armature Radio Club) affiliated 
one. We will not be doing it every month. We will however still do the event 
for the city. This means we are inviting every club in the city of Houston and 
beyond. We are looking into a way to let everyone know when and where we are 
going to do the event. For now February the 25th is the last BVARC sponsored 
POTA Event. We are looking at doing it six times out of the year. Times will be 
determined by the event managers. More info to come on the upcoming events and 
where to find us.       Thanks,       Your Friendly POTA Operators   
Anthony-W5LIC / Kori-WX5KR       

  
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Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 It was me, in an earlier post in this same thread I said..



now, what about the folks that tie up 
the repeater and refuse to join BVARC?

It was kind of a joke, and something a few might pick up on..some folks that 
are REAL ACTIVE are just not BVARC members (yet)Even some of the best 
complainers sometimes are not BVARC members.
Eddie (NU5K)


   

  
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[BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

Simply  put...
ALL OF THEM.
By Paying club dues the membership is SUPPORTING BVARC.. The money from 
membership is what keeps this club alive.. 
Some folks may not be able to attend meetings,Some may not be able to attend 
our events..Some folks might even live in a different state..

WIsh they could all attendWIsh they could all be involved
But at least we have their support!!  
THANK YOU
Eddie Runner (NU5K)BVARC Life Member
now, what about the folks that tie up the repeater and refuse to join BVARC?
ha ha, I say welcome !
 
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Awards Banquet - Update

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 we used to have a membership committee .. greets new members, greets members 
at meetings, and takes roll (technically the corresponding secretaries job) 


On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 03:00:04 PM CST, Michael Shanks 
 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.
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On Jan 12, 2024, at 2:38 PM, Mike Hardwick  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 WX5KR    Club Vice President, KK5W Call Sign Trustee and POTA 
coordinatorDave N5EKW      Club TreasurerSean N5LNK   Club 
Recording Secretary
Jeff W5JEF      Club Corresponding Secretary
Drew N1ER     Club Officer 
Terry K5PGF   Club OfficerDaphne K5VQY      Club Officer and 
General Meeting Food ManagerRick W5RH                 Technical Guru and Past 
President John K5IZO     Club Parliamentarian and Past Newsletter 
EditorDonovan KG5BDZ       Newsletter EditorEddie NU5K                 Web 
Master and GHHF Vendor support
John K4VMG   GHHF Web MasterJohn K5LKJ HF and Stir 
Crazy NET ManagerRudy KF5QYG    Tuesday Night Net controlRobert KD5YVQ  
    146.94 Repeater TrusteeGokhan KG0KHN        Newsletter ProductionMark 
K5MGJ    VE CoordinatorRandy AK5G    Club 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, N5VCXPresidentBrazos Valley Amateur Radio Club713-826-6917
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On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 01:13:25 PM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  BVARC has 342 members todays countOur 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 
 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 
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Awards Banquet - Update

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 BVARC has 342 members todays countOur 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 
 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 
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Re: [BVARC] Banquet speaker

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 My favorite speaker was Andy McAllister  (SK)
On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10:28:29 AM CST, Dwayne Jones via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 NOW a new topic to discuss. Banquet Speaker.  
I feel that if you are going to have a speaker for the banquet that the speaker 
should appeal to all. 
If you were to have a speaker come in and talk only about ham radio that may 
not be interesting enough for the non hams that are attending ( wives, dates, 
non hams ) .
In the past at the banquet there have been some good speakers with neat 
presentations . The one that sticks in my mind was Ron Litt's wife. She did a 
presentation from the wife's point of view of HAM radio. BTW it was funny.
So in closing to  those that are putting together the banquet please consider a 
speaker that will appeal to most of the attendees.
DwayneKB5YTALife Member BVARC
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Awards Banquet - Update

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 ha ha Jeff, this does pertain to the entire club, the entire membership ..if 
we had this much interest a week or two ago, the banquet would have been a sell 
out
Eddie

On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10:01:34 AM CST, Jeffery MacMillian via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
 Overall this thread is disenchanting.  I understand the issue at hand, What I 
don't understand is why some of this information needed to go out to the entire 
membership. It seems some people are using this as a place to vent or offer up 
their specific preferences,  It all seems unnecessary to me,  BVARC has shown 
it is more than capable of putting on a first class event.  I am not sure how 
this one seems out of reach. 
Might I suggest the interested parties call a meeting and stop spamming the 
entire club with this nonsense? 
Have Fun,JeffKC5TT

  
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC new survey

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 thats what SHOULD HAVE BEEN on the survey in the first place... 
thank you Sean...
On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 08:59:12 AM CST, N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer 
via BVARC  wrote:  
 
 Good morning everyone.
It is not my intent to belabor this topic. However, this platform has garnered 
much more attention and discussion than any before. From what I have gathered 
so far is that price, location, andquality of the food 
are important. However, the question still remains. Why has this year's sign-up 
been seamingly slow and apparently short of expectations when compared to past 
years? This alone is the reason the decision was made to postpone the event. 
Definitely not because we do not want to recognize members for their 
exceptional contributions. A constructive conversation moving forward from this 
point would be. 
What are some respectful reasons you were not able to attend this year ie: 
other commitments, day and time, unaware the event was planned? Do you have a 
suggestion as to a better time of year?


  
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Banquet frustration

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 Hi  Jerry,haven't seen you in a while... you are missed! (Suzanne says 
hi..)
When Mike cancelled the Banquet, my words to him were to get one of our 
clubsSurvey gurus to make a survey ...
Our so called survey guru just copied a couple of things Mike suggested 
withoutputting any thought into the results that would make a difference...
My frustration and my recent thoughts about folks that just do not care, mademe 
post some things that some people did not like...
Sorry if it offended anyone, but I have a hard time not communicating..  
Eddie (NU5K)
hope to see you soon Jerry...
On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 01:39:45 PM CST, AOL/ CompuServe Mail via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
  Instead of jumping all over Eddie why not ask him to help put the questioner 
together with you and hum ever?  Just a thought. Nothing wrong with asking for 
help. 
Gerald Muller K9GEMUSN DSC (SW) Retired gmuller...@aol.com 
  
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Re: [BVARC] banquet PHOTOS

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 https://bvarc.org/photos.php
looking though those old Banquet photos really show how important the banquet 
is.!!!
So many of those great BVARC members are gone now and the photos show how 
important our bonds to each other are.    I miss so many of them..
Shows what the club is really about.
Eddie Runner (NU5K)
BVARC Life Member

On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 04:20:58 PM CST, anthony moro via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 So after lots of looking at the past banquets all I have to say is WOW. What 
happened to that type of Award Banquet? I don't see why y'all don't do 
something like this? Another one of the great things the club used to do but 
wont do again. Check out this link and look at the past banquet Pics.
https://bvarc.org/photos.php


  
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Re: [BVARC] Banquet Reports

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 Our Club does not normally do reports like that.
   
 About how many total tickets were sold for the past banquets?
Mike Knerr KI5UBL 73

  
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Re: [BVARC] banquet oVeRpRiCeD?

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 That was a photo of Anthonys lunch yesterday..  $36  from Cleaburn Cafeteria 
near West U
the way I understand that it is SUPPOSED to work is the NON member price is 
fullpriceand the MEMBER PRICE is cheaper because it is partially subsidized by 
BVARC..
So that means the meal we had last year (or what was planned for this year) 
shouldbe a $50 value..!!   
The club and the fellowship and the fun we had at last years banquet was 
probably worth$50 (to me).. But not the food...  And heck the venue probably 
didnt cost us a thing last year.
THE TOP PAST VENUES ARE 
The Marriot in sugarland  andMagianos near the Galleria
Folks can check the past newsletters if they forget all the places we have had 
banquets
PLUS, I have also heard that some folks may want to attend and NOT EAT
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Re: [BVARC] New member

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 Welcome Julio!!
On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 11:58:52 AM CST, Julio Cesar Lopez via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
 Hello 
My name is Julio Lopez im new to the ham game,
I’ll be attending the next meeting , im working with an ft60r hand held. Super 
excited  
Hopefully yall can help me out with wrkn with the hand held! 


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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Awards Banquet - Update

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 LOUSY survey Jeff.. Whats the goal here?
none of your 4 survey questions will help the banquet.
1) restaurant or catered..         IMO this is irrelevant,  we have had good 
and bad restaurants and good and bad caterers..2) What type of food would we 
like?       IMO this is not worded to get a reasonable response..    Chineese? 
Hot dogs? Steak? Niko Nikos??       IMO the date gathered from this question 
really wont help us.3) What day of the week?  Com on no one will ever agree on 
this ...  WHY ASK???4)  What price range?      This is a better question, but 
it should be worded something like        As a BVARC member what price per 
person do you think is appropriate for a nice dinner and a nice meeting place?  
      (this will get a variety of prices), so the club can choose .. With the 
way you worded it I would be inclined        to just choose the lowest 
number... This rewording is more like how much would you pay MAX...        then 
it would be easier for BVARC to choose a better value for the member since the 
banquet is (traditionally)        partially subsidized by the club for club 
members... Means club member is getting  a good deal...             As is $35 a 
person, geez I can eat all the catfish I can stuff in for less than $15 at many 
places..    Unless we are doing something very elegant, the prices this year 
and last year are WAY TOO MUCH..its supposed to be partially subsidized by the 
club for club members  And $50 for non members??  A guy can get in and out 
of some of the fanciest restaurants .. you can get a pretty good rib eye for 
$50...
not catfish and dry chicken..
this is the opinion of Eddie RunnerBVARC Life MemberNU5K
ps: think about the results that make a difference beforecarefully choosing 
questions for a survey..


On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 01:38:43 PM CST, Jeff Greer via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 BVARC,
The banquet survey is live here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WNN67LG
Thanks!

Jeff Greer, W5JEF
BVARC Corresponding SecretaryFrom: BVARC  on behalf of 
Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
Sent: Monday, January 8, 2024 8:24 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Mike Hardwick 
Subject: [BVARC] BVARC Awards Banquet - Update I want to let everyone know that 
even though it was a great effort, we did not meet the minimum for the caterer 
for the BVARC Awards Banquet. So at this time the banquet on the 18th is 
cancelled. For those members that paid via PayPal, their money will be 
refunded. Those that paid by check, the check will be mailed back to you. If 
you have not received your refund by the end of January, please send me an 
e-mail at n5...@att.net 
It is unfortunate about the cancellation but the banquet is not going away. 
Over the next few days a survey will be e-mailed to all members to see just 
what everyone would like to do for an awards banquet. The survey will only a 
few questions:
1. Would you like to have the banquet at a restaurant or have it catered?2. 
What type of food would you like to have?3. What day of the week would you like 
the banquet held?4. What kind of price range would be acceptable for you for 
the banquet - $15 to $20, $20 to $25, $25 to $30 or $30 to $35?
Hopefully we can get enough responses in over the next few weeks so a new 
banquet can be held sometime in the last half of March. 
When you get the survey, please consider your answers carefully and 
constructively. Club members input is what keeps the club going. 

73,
Mike Hardwick, N5VCXPresidentBrazos Valley Amateur Radio Club713-826-6917





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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Annual Banquet - January 18th, 2024

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 I think the buttons for the banquet are fixed.Please let me know if anyone has 
any problems..
Paypal kept telling me that code was old and to update the interface...but I 
hate updating until i have to..
give it a shot.
Eddie Runner  (NU5K)
On Monday, December 25, 2023 at 10:15:02 AM CST, Mike Knerr via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Mike, I have tried multiple times to order 2 member chicken dinners from the 
bvarc w and cannot get Paypal to open. I've  tried to refreash both the bvarc 
and Paypal to no availPlease put us down for two member chicken dinners. 
I will bring cash at the event.If this is not feasible please let me 
know..Happy Christmas
Mike Knerr KI5UBL 73



On Fri, Dec 22, 2023 at 10:37 AM Mike Hardwick via BVARC  
wrote:

The cut-off date is coming up fast for food tickets and awards nominations. 
Please go to the BVARC main page to order your food tickets for the BVARC 
annual banquet. For the awards nominations, please send me an e-mail with your 
recommendations for the Loop & Zepp, K1JT, Dr Bill and, of course, the Order of 
the Key. Both the purchases and nominations have to be in no later than January 
3rd, 2024. 
Information on the banquet and awards are on the BVARC web site on the main 
page. 
Please sign-up as soon as possible. 
If you have any questions, please contact me. 
Have a great Christmas. 
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Annual Banquet - January 18th, 2024

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 yes, it  goes the second time, once it goes it wont stop again, so its pretty 
hard to troubleshoot sincenow it always works...
EddieI think Paypal has progressed quite a bit since i made these paytags14 
years ago.
On Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 04:04:16 PM CST, Jeff Greer via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 I had a small issue; don't remember if I used the refresh or back button, but 
I got it to go the 2nd time...
From: BVARC  on behalf of wa5cyi--- via BVARC 

Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2023 2:04 PM
To: Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
Cc: wa5...@aol.com 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] BVARC Annual Banquet - January 18th, 2024 Does anyone know 
how to get the BVARC web site  to accept my Pay Pal moneyfor the banquet food 
order?
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Annual Banquet - January 18th, 2024

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 not sure whats wrong.. I thought I fixed it.and once im in it works for me..  
try it two times
On Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 02:05:21 PM CST, wa5cyi--- via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  Does anyone know how to get the BVARC web site  to accept my Pay Pal moneyfor 
the banquet food order?
Pump,WA5CYI

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[BVARC] Fw: Looking for JOTA activites

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 

   To whom it may concern,
I was hoping to send the following email to the leaders or members of BVARC.  
  Sent via BlackBerry Hub+ Inbox for Android  
|   From: eric.j.lieb@gmail.comSent: October 17, 2023 3:52 PMTo: 
bvarc@bvarc.orgSubject: Looking for JOTA activites |

 
  Howdy,
My name is Eric Lieb I am the Cubmaster for Pack 806 in Houston. I have several 
scout families that expressed interest in participating in the global Jamboree 
On The Air event this weekend.  I am hoping to find a club or organization that 
already has plans to participate that I can send our scout families too, 
ideally on Sunday October 22nd.
Please let me know if BVARC or another radio group in Houston has organized 
plans.
Thank you,
Eric LiebCubmasterPack 806281.221.4992eric.j.l...@gmail.com

P.S. Depending on your memory some might remember me.  I was a member of the 
club a long time ago when I first earned my Technican license (KF5GWY).  I made 
my first contact with a club member on  the BVARC repeater when i got my shiny 
new kenwood th f6a radio. I don't do much ham work these days ( too many other 
hobbies, family, and life competing for my time). I also no longer live within 
the range of the BVARC repeater. I enjoyed my time with BVARC and may one day 
join the club again. 73.
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Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 a specific incident at the event that
they felt was handled poorly and not addressed, I think
that's important to bring up here. Otherwise I'd suggest
people live and let live.
  Best,
  -Fox, KW6FOX
  
On 10/10/23 08:59, Eddie Runner via
  BVARC wrote:
  
  
oh i read your email. but i wanted
  my thoughts to go to the club. not just you.   

  i usually try to get the
membership involved. at least thier brains thinking
about some of the fun stuff that goes on behind the
scenes.  


   


  we need a big turnout for the
november club elections!   we rarely have more than
one person running for office.  should be fun. 


   


  as far as Brews with bvarc.
 months ago i was one of the only ones to speak up
with my feelings on the subject.   


   


  now that others are thinking
about it and sharing their thoughts you cant say
they are causing problems.  they are club members
and they are allowed (encouraged) to share opinions.
  


   


  if members sharing their views
are considered problems then we should be very
carefull who we vote for.  


   


  Eddie
NU5K
  
Sent from my iphone
  
  

  
  

  On
Oct 10, 2023, at 8:10 AM, anthony moro 
wrote:

  
  

   
  
As you say to me all the
  time ( you did not read all of my email). I
  said at the end of my last response that if
  you had any more questions or comments
  email me directly. I am not going to answer or
  say anything bad about the board on the
  reflector. As stated in my last response you
  can email me about the reason I left
  the board. I just want the club to
  enjoy the event and don't want club members to
  be causing problems about an event that both
  Kori and Mike put together.It's
  interesting that the problem goes away a few
  months, and a month later it's right back with
  more people causing problems. It's like
  somehow they were told about only the bad not
  any of the good. For a while there were no
  problems and now the past few months there is
  a problem with the event. I mentioned the club
  president (Mike), because he talked to Kori
  about the event and said, (go with it). So I
  don't understand how now he or other club
  members have a problem with the event. 
  
   
  

  On Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at
6:13 AM Eddie Runner <eddie.run...@yahoo.com>
wrote:


  

  
MY post
isnt political and has nothing to do
with elections, 
  
  
my
concern was the appearance of the
w

Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

but thats the problem you fail to see.  we are not an ADULT club.  !!!we work with schools.  and boy scouts.  we even offer a student membership.   and always encorage youngsters to and parents to discover and enjoy ham radio.    Eddie NU5KSent from my iphoneOn Oct 10, 2023, at 9:38 AM, K5BOU via BVARC  wrote:Fox, KW6FOX, well say!  K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumontHouston|Texas|USA|https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/  #77940 From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Fox Danger Piacenti via BVARCSent: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 9:27 AMTo: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; anthony moro Cc: Fox Danger Piacenti Subject: Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday! Hi, all.I'm a fairly new member of this club, having joined only a month or two ago. I went to last month's Brew's with BVARC event as my first intro event to the club. Seemed like a fun way to get to know some folks and have a good time.And it was exactly that. I loved getting to hang with club members and the offerings at the bar. I'm a bit confused from some of the correspondence here. Has anything actually happened that was a problem at these events or is this a lot of speculation about issues that *could* happen? I don't much patience for the latter. If it's the former, it's fair to discuss how to address the issue. If something happened that evening, it must have happened while I wasn't looking or after I left.I expect club members to be adults. I expect people to make their own decisions. I also am quite aware that sometimes people have difficulties with addiction and specific substances.We're a very large club. That leaves room for diversity of events. It also means we're more likely to have some members who aren't a good fit for events. But if we actually come across a member we discover is behaving irresponsibly at these get-togethers, I do expect those running them to intervene. Worrying about whose legal responsibility it is comes as a secondary concern (though still a concern!): I expect the event runners to address behavior problems and let people who can't behave themselves know they aren't allowed back.I'm telling everyone here as a new club member I found the event fun, I saw no irresponsible behavior and I had a great time meeting people and putting some faces to callsigns. I suggest anyone who doesn't like events at bars not come, and if they have particular concern about a members welfare if they were to attend, to let the event runner know about it. From there, we can judge actions.If anyone had a specific incident at the event that they felt was handled poorly and not addressed, I think that's important to bring up here. Otherwise I'd suggest people live and let live.Best,-Fox, KW6FOXOn 10/10/23 08:59, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote:oh i read your email. but i wanted my thoughts to go to the club. not just you.   i usually try to get the membership involved. at least thier brains thinking about some of the fun stuff that goes on behind the scenes.   we need a big turnout for the november club elections!   we rarely have more than one person running for office.  should be fun.  as far as Brews with bvarc.  months ago i was one of the only ones to speak up with my feelings on the subject.    now that others are thinking about it and sharing their thoughts you cant say they are causing problems.  they are club members and they are allowed (encouraged) to share opinions.    if members sharing their views are considered problems then we should be very carefull who we vote for.   Eddie NU5KSent from my iphoneOn Oct 10, 2023, at 8:10 AM, anthony moro  wrote: As you say to me all the time ( you did not read all of my email). I said at the end of my last response that if you had any more questions or comments email me directly. I am not going to answer or say anything bad about the board on the reflector. As stated in my last response you can email me about the reason I left the board. I just want the club to enjoy the event and don't want club members to be causing problems about an event that both Kori and Mike put together.It's interesting that the problem goes away a few months, and a month later it's right back with more people causing problems. It's like somehow they were told about only the bad not any of the good. For a while there were no problems and now the past few months there is a problem with the event. I mentioned the club president (Mike), because he talked to Kori about the event and said, (go with it). So I don't understand how now he or other club members have a problem with the event.  On Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 6:13 AM Eddie Runner <eddie.run...@yahoo.com> wrote:MY post isnt political and has nothing to do with elections, my concern was the appearance of the website... I wasnt mudslinging, I didnt even mention anyones name..I didnt see anyone mentioning names till you mentioned Mikes You (Anthony) mentioned our president about 3 times..  (that is mud slinging) Why did you drop from the boar

Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 what I said in this email, please email me directly. I am willing to talk to yall about how I feel about how the club members are acting about an event that has been going on for almost a year now. Also remember the club president allowed this event after talking to Kori the vice president before he became vice president. I am sorry if this sounded like I am venting. But I am just tired of all the mud slinging in the club.On Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 1:22 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
You guys are finally paying attention!!  I enjoyed  the BwBvarc the couple of times I went (fellowship), even though I am not a drinker...I complained when we started advertising it on the website as a BVARC sanctioned event...Being that we have always tried to put forward a welcoming face and tried to attract youngfolks and even children and parents to our club...  No one paid any attention to me back then.PLUS, I am sure some of our members have or have had problems with boozeSome have had DUIs, some are recovering...!  Some of you know my son,he has been a ham (since 10 years old) and is now 43yrs.. He has been an addictfor many years..  Although I like to share with him ham radio things, like the hamfest  and so on.I would be afraid to even mention BwBVARC to him.  I didn't go, but someone mentioned to me that the LAST BwBVARC had CBD beerswhich were noted with warnings that they could affect the outcome of a drug test.   Glad you guys are finally paying attention!!Eddie Runner (NU5K)





On Monday, October 9, 2023 at 01:06:47 PM CDT, JP Pritchard via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:




  
   Even if the club turns out to be protected from legal liability, I'm not sure we want our club name to be associated with a possible DUI traffic tragedy. Just a thought. 
   
  
    
   
  
   JP, K5JPP
   
   
   
On 10/09/2023 12:48 PM CDT Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

   
 

   
 
The promoted title “Brews with BVARC” leans toward making it a de facto, sanctioned event, and this doesn't sit well with some folks. 
   
By W5RH. 

  
 
  Sent from my i-Thingamajig
  
 
   
  
   On Oct 9, 2023, at 11:48 AM, N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
   
   
   
  
  
   
   
Philippe, 

  
 
  Thank you I had no idea this was a concern for some. A few years back I was required to be certified with TABC for the The Katy Rice Harvest Festival. I am a Past Grand Knight and former District Deputy of the Knights of Columbus and our council 6950 served beer for the Rice Harvest Festival. Because our council was engaged in serving alcohol we had the responsibility to not serve patrons past the legal limit and were trained how to spot when someone was intoxicated. That being said, the Brews with BVARC event, although a gathering of members at an establishment that serves alcohol, is in no way the same as our club serving alcohol to members or the general public. I believe the club having a Brews with BVARC event in many ways is no different than any of the other membership gatherings; afterall it is about comradery. I have not read the clubs bylaws but if there was something governing this sort of gathering it would be found in the bylaws.
  
 
   
   


 73 de 
 
  N5LNK - Sean
  
 

   
  
 




 On Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 11:10 AM K5BOU via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
 
 
  
   

In the past few weeks, I heard some members talk about the legal aspect of having events at the bar/brewery serving alcohol under the BVARC umbrella. Because of the nature of my job, working in the restaurant/Hotel industry, I have some contacts at TABC and ask who will be responsible if some members get intoxicated during a club event at the restaurant or bar. TABC clarifies that The restaurant/bar with TABC licenses that sells and serves alcohol to an intoxicated patron is responsible.  
I hope this helps. 
I hope you have a great week. 
  
  
 
K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont 
Houston|Texas|USA| 
https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/ 
 
  #77940 
  
 
 From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> On Behalf Of Kori Rahman via BVARCSent: Monday, October 9, 2023 12:58 AMTo: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org>Cc: Kori Rahman <kori...

Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 MY post isnt political and has nothing to do with elections, my concern was 
the appearance of the website...
I wasnt mudslinging, I didnt even mention anyones name..I didnt see anyone 
mentioning names till you mentioned Mikes
You (Anthony) mentioned our president about 3 times..  (that is mud slinging)
Why did you drop from the board when there is only a couple of months lefton 
your board of directors term...   Your my buddy, I would do anything for youbut 
I am calling you a cry baby.. probably related to Kori running against Mike.
I guess  your buddy Kori is running against Mike for president this term..
Mike has been a pretty damn good president for a very long time, he hasalways 
been there for our club when no one else has been..  When no one elsewill, 
Mikey is always there..  Club is huge, money in the bank, food at 
meetings,amazing hamfest,  thank you Mike 
Time for a change?  Sure, Maybe! 
Kori is very energetic and very popular in the club..   He is a pretty smart 
guy.and would likely make a good president ..  Will he be willing to put as 
much intoBVARC as Mike does..??   
Time will tell.
Eddie (NU5K)it is our club, speak your mind..   


On Monday, October 9, 2023 at 08:17:45 PM CDT, anthony moro 
 wrote:  
 
 I have been thinking all day about this. I think this is a way of throwing mud 
during the elections. This is not fair to either side. So everyone knows I have 
left the board for this very sort of stuff. I think this club needs to stop 
being divided and think about what's best for the club. Acting like this about 
an event the club president allowed to happen is not what's best for the club. 
I think that we need to leave the name of the event alone and stop acting like 
everybody in the club doesn't drink at all. I say this and also tell y'all 
about my past. I was given probation for my third DWI. While on probation I 
found a great hobby, and all of yall have been great friends to me. I know that 
at least one person in the club has a few beers after work. There is nothing 
wrong with that. So saying that, we should leave this topic alone and think and 
look to the future of this club. If you feel the same way I feel then think 
real hard about what is really going on in the club and see how we as a club 
can pull together and put an end to this click kind of behavior. We should work 
together, not against each other. Just like some of yall dont get up for the 
6:30am breakfast or leave work to go to the Lunch Bunch do the same with this 
event. If you don't have the time and would like to be with the family instead 
then don't go and keep your comments about an event the club president allowed 
to yourself. I am appalled with the behavior of some people that chose to act 
this way. I know yall are better than this. Now let's get back to having fun in 
this hobby as one of the largest clubs in texas, and show people what being a 
great HAM is about. If you have any questions or comments about what I said in 
this email, please email me directly. I am willing to talk to yall about how I 
feel about how the club members are acting about an event that has been going 
on for almost a year now. Also remember the club president allowed this event 
after talking to Kori the vice president before he became vice president. 
I am sorry if this sounded like I am venting. But I am just tired of all the 
mud slinging in the club.
On Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 1:22 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC  wrote:

 You guys are finally paying attention!!  I enjoyed  the BwBvarc the couple of 
times I went (fellowship), even though I am not a drinker...

I complained when we started advertising it on the website as a BVARC 
sanctioned event...
Being that we have always tried to put forward a welcoming face and tried to 
attract youngfolks and even children and parents to our club...  
No one paid any attention to me back then.
PLUS, I am sure some of our members have or have had problems with 
boozeSome have had DUIs, some are recovering...!  
Some of you know my son,he has been a ham (since 10 years old) and is now 
43yrs.. He has been an addictfor many years..  Although I like to share with 
him ham radio things, like the hamfest  and so on.I would be afraid to even 
mention BwBVARC to him.  
I didn't go, but someone mentioned to me that the LAST BwBVARC had CBD 
beerswhich were noted with warnings that they could affect the outcome of a 
drug test.   
Glad you guys are finally paying attention!!
Eddie Runner (NU5K)



On Monday, October 9, 2023 at 01:06:47 PM CDT, JP Pritchard via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
   Even if the club turns out to be protected from legal liability, I'm not 
sure we want our club name to be associated with a possible DUI traffic 
tragedy. Just a thought.        JP, K5JPP  
  On 10/09/2023 12:48 PM CDT Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:     
     The promoted title “Brews with BVARC” leans toward making it a de facto, 
sanctioned event, and this doesn't sit well with some folks

Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 You guys are finally paying attention!!  I enjoyed  the BwBvarc the couple of 
times I went (fellowship), even though I am not a drinker...

I complained when we started advertising it on the website as a BVARC 
sanctioned event...
Being that we have always tried to put forward a welcoming face and tried to 
attract youngfolks and even children and parents to our club...  
No one paid any attention to me back then.
PLUS, I am sure some of our members have or have had problems with 
boozeSome have had DUIs, some are recovering...!  
Some of you know my son,he has been a ham (since 10 years old) and is now 
43yrs.. He has been an addictfor many years..  Although I like to share with 
him ham radio things, like the hamfest  and so on.I would be afraid to even 
mention BwBVARC to him.  
I didn't go, but someone mentioned to me that the LAST BwBVARC had CBD 
beerswhich were noted with warnings that they could affect the outcome of a 
drug test.   
Glad you guys are finally paying attention!!
Eddie Runner (NU5K)



On Monday, October 9, 2023 at 01:06:47 PM CDT, JP Pritchard via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
   Even if the club turns out to be protected from legal liability, I'm not 
sure we want our club name to be associated with a possible DUI traffic 
tragedy. Just a thought.        JP, K5JPP  
  On 10/09/2023 12:48 PM CDT Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:     
     The promoted title “Brews with BVARC” leans toward making it a de facto, 
sanctioned event, and this doesn't sit well with some folks.  By W5RH.  
  Sent from my i-Thingamajig   
 
 On Oct 9, 2023, at 11:48 AM, N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer via BVARC 
 wrote: 
 
 
  
   Philippe,  
  Thank you I had no idea this was a concern for some. A few years back I was 
required to be certified with TABC for the The Katy Rice Harvest Festival. I am 
a Past Grand Knight and former District Deputy of the Knights of Columbus and 
our council 6950 served beer for the Rice Harvest Festival. Because our council 
was engaged in serving alcohol we had the responsibility to not serve patrons 
past the legal limit and were trained how to spot when someone was intoxicated. 
That being said, the Brews with BVARC event, although a gathering of members at 
an establishment that serves alcohol, is in no way the same as our club serving 
alcohol to members or the general public. I believe the club having a Brews 
with BVARC event in many ways is no different than any of the other membership 
gatherings; afterall it is about comradery. I have not read the clubs bylaws 
but if there was something governing this sort of gathering it would be found 
in the bylaws.   
73 de  N5LNK - Sean
   On Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 11:10 AM K5BOU via BVARC  wrote:  

In the past few weeks, I heard some members talk about the legal aspect of 
having events at the bar/brewery serving alcohol under the BVARC umbrella. 
Because of the nature of my job, working in the restaurant/Hotel industry, I 
have some contacts at TABC and ask who will be responsible if some members get 
intoxicated during a club event at the restaurant or bar. TABC clarifies that 
The restaurant/bar with TABC licenses that sells and serves alcohol to an 
intoxicated patron is responsible. 
 
I hope this helps.
 
I hope you have a great week.
 
 
 
 
 

 
K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont
 
Houston|Texas|USA|
 
https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/
 

 
  #77940
 
 
  
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Kori Rahman via BVARC
Sent: Monday, October 9, 2023 12:58 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Kori Rahman 
Subject: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!
  
 
  
Hello everyone!
  
 
   
This is another reminder of our Brews with BVARC event coming up this Tuesday 
October 10th at 6:30pm. We will be at Holler Brewing Company in Houston. Please 
come out if you can. There's always great conversation and camaraderie out at 
these events, and we hope you can join us this time around. Give us a call on 
146.520 MHz FM Simplex if you need directions when nearby or if you have 
trouble finding our table.
   
 
   
Please check out their website (Hollerbeer.com) to see their selection of beers 
and for information about their brewery. They promise to have "pop-up chefs" 
on-site every day so there should be an opportunity to grab some delicious food 
as well. As always, arrive when you can, be safe, be responsible, and let's 
have fun!
   
 
   
October Brews with BVARC:
When:
Tuesday October 10th at 6:30pm
Where:
Holler Brewing Co.
2206 Edwards St. Suite A
Houston, TX 77007
  
 
   

   
 
   
Hope to see you there! Thanks and 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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| 3  | Gary Sitton  | K5AMH  | 2023/09/01  | 8  |
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| 5  | Damon Brownd  | KI5BGE  | 2023/09/01  | 5  |
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| 11  | Luzmaria Ortiz Kildow  | KI5UQE  | 2023/09/01  | 0  |
| 12  | Helena Sophia Kildow  | KI5UQD  | 2023/09/01  | 0  |
| 13  | Tom Larsh  | K5TNL  | 2023/08/01  | 0  |
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| 47  | Jamie Crandall  | K5UU  | 2023/05/01  | 2  |
| 48  | Edward Messman  | KT5EM  | 2023/04/01  | 2  |
| 49  | Scott Bulkley  | KI5NPL  | 2023/04/01  | 2  |
| 50  | Jerry LaVoie  | WX7MRI  | 2023/04/01  | 2  |
| 51  | Henry Peirce  | KI5TGX  | 2023/04/01  | 0  |
| 52  | Samuel Lam  | W0BLU  | 2023/04/01  | 0  |
| 53  | Jonathan Ploughman  | KI5TSJ  | 2023/04/01  | 1  |
| 54  | Michael Pivarnik  | W7QAG  | 2023/04/01  | 1  |
| 55  | Matthew Lacy  |   | 2023/04/01  | 1  |
| 56  | Robin Bayer  | KA5QQA  | 2023/03/01  | 2  |
| 57  | Gerald Metting  | WA5ZVD  | 2023/03/01  | 0  |
| 58  | Marc Sharp  | KI5EUF  | 2023/03/01  | 1  |
| 59  | Marc Abramson  | KC9VW  | 2023/03/01  | 6  |
| 60  | John Ahrens  | KI5IIK  | 2023/03/01  | 1  |
| 61  | Thomas Dane  | WD5CQJ  | 2023/02/02  | 2  |
| 62  | William Lewis II  | N5CAN  | 2023/02/01  | 0  |
| 63  | Orville Burg II  | K5VWW  | 2023/01/01  | 0  |
| 64  | William Elliott  | KI5MKV  | 2023/01/01  | 1  |
| 65  | Sean Figaro  | KI5SVS  | 2023/01/01  | 0  |

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

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 You Said:  I would think some care should be used to make sure that a balloon 
once captured by the Chinese or other nation,  would not contain any 
proprietary software or encryption algorithms.just thinking out loud from a 
computer security point of view.
How on earth would you go about making sure this is not the case??   Do you 
have a a list or something??   I can't find one...  Eddie (NU5K)




On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 07:51:35 AM CDT, M Reiter via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 this actually brings up a good point, it is illegal to send devices with very 
current encryption to foreign nations, I know you would not think there is 
anything on a balloon that is privileged but there are many things installed on 
operating systems in the US that are not for export.  I would think some care 
should be used to make sure that a balloon once captured by the Chinese or 
other nation,  would not contain any proprietary software or encryption 
algorithms.just thinking out loud from a computer security point of 
view.marcKI5ZHO

On Fri, Aug 11, 2023 at 11:26 AM Scott Medbury via BVARC  
wrote:

The Chinese have it and are going to clone. They are going to send in the 
clones.
73 ... Scott KD5FBA 
On Fri, Aug 11, 2023, 9:32 AM Craig Coussens via BVARC  wrote:


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



 

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

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[BVARC] membership Reminders for 2023

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

| # | Name | Call Sign | Expire | ACTIVITY |
| 1  | D. Howard Bingham  | KE5APJ  | 2023/08/01  | 3  |
| 2  | David L. Northcutt  | WB5KLH  | 2023/08/01  | 0  |
| 3  | Douglas Seyler  | W9LCQ  | 2023/08/01  | 22  |
| 4  | Paul Easter Sr  | WW5PA  | 2023/08/01  | 0  |
| 5  | Anita Easter  | SWL  | 2023/08/01  | 21  |
| 6  | Drew Dasher  | N1ER  | 2023/08/01  | 0  |
| 7  | Tom Larsh  | K5TNL  | 2023/08/01  | 0  |
| 8  | Michael Amos  | KG4NDS  | 2023/08/01  | 3  |
| 9  | Marc Bosch  | KI5KCC  | 2023/08/01  | 2  |
| 10  | Mark Stingley  | KI5QVL  | 2023/08/01  | 1  |
| 11  | Jenni Barrett  |   | 2023/08/01  | 0  |
| 12  | Harold Tees  | KD5HHD  | 2023/08/01  | 1  |
| 13  | Ed Knight  | KI5SBC  | 2023/08/01  | 0  |
| 14  | Ross Boulet  | AG5RB  | 2023/08/01  | 1  |
| 15  | Michael Manciaz  | W5SPC  | 2023/08/01  | 7  |
| 16  | James Nelson  | KI5PCY  | 2023/08/01  | 1  |
| 17  | Gokhan Koralturk  | KG0KHN  | 2023/07/01  | 4  |
| 18  | Barry Boswell  | W5BOZ  | 2023/07/01  | 3  |
| 19  | David Scott  | KK5DS  | 2023/07/01  | 3  |
| 20  | Ben Cook  | N6ELF  | 2023/07/01  | 1  |
| 21  | Kyle Cook  | KG5YPD  | 2023/07/01  | 0  |
| 22  | David Russell Koser  | KI5VWQ  | 2023/07/01  | 0  |
| 23  | Riju Kuruvila  | KI5VVS  | 2023/07/01  | 0  |
| 24  | Hugh Schwanecke  | KI5VXL  | 2023/07/01  | 0  |
| 25  | David Stevens  | KI5LDZ  | 2023/07/01  | 1  |
| 26  | George Levandoski  | K5JIN  | 2023/07/01  | 4  |
| 27  | Don Brown  | W5DRB  | 2023/06/01  | 0  |
| 28  | Jacqui Bulkley  | KI5PVZ  | 2023/06/01  | 0  |
| 29  | Roy Kasmir  | AI5KM  | 2023/06/01  | 2  |
| 30  | Charlotte Chiang  | KI5TRQ  | 2023/06/01  | 1  |
| 31  | Robert Bryngelson  | KI5VEF  | 2023/06/01  | 0  |
| 32  | Mike Eason  | N5KRU  | 2023/06/01  | 0  |
| 33  | Jefferson Riff  | AA0ST  | 2023/05/01  | 11  |
| 34  | John Parmalee  | K5VGM  | 2023/05/01  | 8  |
| 35  | Jason Lauckner  | KG5WPE  | 2023/05/01  | 4  |
| 36  | William Amos  | N4ELU  | 2023/05/01  | 2  |
| 37  | Bryan Lee Usry  | K5BLU  | 2023/05/01  | 0  |
| 38  | Brian Woodbury  | K5AAL  | 2023/05/01  | 6  |
| 39  | Kenneth Andrews  | KI5LKY  | 2023/05/01  | 1  |
| 40  | John Weller  | KI5USO  | 2023/05/01  | 0  |
| 41  | Jonathan Peirce  | KI5USM  | 2023/05/01  | 1  |
| 42  | Mitch Leben  | KA5YIX  | 2023/05/01  | 0  |
| 43  | Sidney Leben  | KC2EE  | 2023/05/01  | 0  |
| 44  | Jamie Crandall  | K5UU  | 2023/05/01  | 2  |
| 45  | Edward Messman  | KT5EM  | 2023/04/01  | 2  |
| 46  | Scott Bulkley  | KI5NPL  | 2023/04/01  | 2  |
| 47  | Mack Griffin  | KG5URB  | 2023/04/01  | 0  |
| 48  | Jerry LaVoie  | WX7MRI  | 2023/04/01  | 2  |
| 49  | Henry Peirce  | KI5TGX  | 2023/04/01  | 0  |
| 50  | Samuel Lam  | W0BLU  | 2023/04/01  | 0  |
| 51  | Jonathan Ploughman  | KI5TSJ  | 2023/04/01  | 1  |
| 52  | Michael Pivarnik  | W7QAG  | 2023/04/01  | 1  |
| 53  | Matthew Lacy  |   | 2023/04/01  | 1  |
| 54  | Robin Bayer  | KA5QQA  | 2023/03/01  | 2  |
| 55  | Gerald Metting  | WA5ZVD  | 2023/03/01  | 0  |
| 56  | Marc Sharp  | KI5EUF  | 2023/03/01  | 1  |
| 57  | Marc Abramson  | KC9VW  | 2023/03/01  | 6  |
| 58  | John Ahrens  | KI5IIK  | 2023/03/01  | 1  |
| 59  | Thomas Dane  | WD5CQJ  | 2023/02/02  | 2  |
| 60  | Philippe Boucaumont  | K5BOU  | 2023/02/01  | 3  |
| 61  | William Lewis II  | N5CAN  | 2023/02/01  | 0  |
| 62  | Orville Burg II  | K5VWW  | 2023/01/01  | 0  |
| 63  | William Elliott  | KI5MKV  | 2023/01/01  | 1  |
| 64  | Sean Figaro  | KI5SVS  | 2023/01/01  | 0  |
| 65  | Marco Martinez  | KI5SKH   | 2022/12/01  | 0  |
| 66  | Geoffrey Singer  | K5GRS  | 2022/11/01  | 1  |
| 67  | Ted Walsh  | KI5LKX  | 2022/11/01  | 0  |
| 68  | Lloyd Wheless  | KI5SBG  | 2022/11/01  | 0  |
| 69  | Les Griffin  | KI5SBE  | 2022/11/01  | 0  |
| 70  | Ken Griffin  | KI5SBD  | 2022/11/01  | 0  |
| 71  | Lam Ly  | KI5DJC  | 2022/11/01  | 0  |
| 72  | R. Matt Cenatiempo  | KC5RIL  | 2022/11/01  | 0  |
| 73  | Howard Hargrove  | KF5EYX  | 2022/11/01  | 1  |
| 74  | Chris Heustis  | W5GX  | 2022/10/01  | 5  |
| 75  | Jeff Thomas  | KI5RPL  | 2022/10/01  | 0  |
| 76  | Pablo Gamboa  | KI5RPK  | 2022/10/01  | 0  |
| 77  | Ed Seale  | KI5RPM  | 2022/10/01  | 0  |
| 78  | Michael Coulter  | K5KDQ  | 2022/10/01  | 1  |
| 79  | SAM MCGLYNN  | NM5N  | 2022/09/01  | 0  |
| 80  | Ana Davalos  |   | 2022/09/01  | 0  |



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[BVARC] BVARC Silent Key

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 

From: Nell Lukosavich [mailto:nell.lukosav...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 12:20 AM
To: h...@riveroakscarstereo.com
Subject: Message to Eddie Runner, RE: BVARC Silent Key

Hello Mr. Runner, 

I sent you a message on Facebook via the BVARC page, but am not sure if you 
check messages there.

My name is Nell Lukosavich and I live here in Houston. I am writing you 
regarding my dear friend, mentor, and neighbor Charlie Prochaska, who recently 
passed away on June 29. 

Charlie was a lifetime member of BVARC (KG5KV, previous call sign: KB5EQJ, 
Licensee ID: L00159491)  and was a passionate Ham radio operator for over 50 
years. His Ham radio community was near and dear to him. Charlie accomplished 
so many extraordinary things throughout his life through his beloved Ham 
network, including volunteering his Ham radio skills at MD Anderson, Ronald 
McDonald House Houston, and with the Boy Scouts of America. Additionally, 
Charlie connected the remote island of Pitcairn with Ham radio equipment and 
emergency service technology, saving the lives of many islanders, who he 
remained friends with until his passing.

In addition to letting your group know of his passing, I wanted to find out if 
there is a way to honor Charlie with a final sign off on his call sign, and 
share a Silent Key with his family. I know it would mean a lot.

Thank you,
Nell Lukosavich


  



  
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Re: [BVARC] Frequencies to monitor for learning

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 put in 146.94 you can find out the paticulars at http://www.bvarc.org 
On Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 04:04:03 PM CDT, Venkata Appala via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Thank you for the information David. I will check it out right away. 

Venkata Appala KJ5BVS

> On Jul 12, 2023, at 3:52 PM, David Kunetka via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Easiest way to find frequencies you would like to monitor is through 
> Repeater Book. Is an online app. Download the app. Put in a radius (10 mile, 
> 50 miles etc)to see what repeaters are near you. Gives you the CTCSS and DCS 
> codes too.
> 
> 3’s 
> 
> David K
> KI5TEB
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Jul 12, 2023, at 3:30 PM, Venkata Appala via BVARC  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Afternoon,
>>        I am a new Ham( got my tech license yesterday) and got my first HT 
>>today. I am wondering if there are any frequencies I can monitor to listen in 
>>and understand the various intricacies involved in amateur radio. I live in 
>>Fulshear which is further west to Katy and not sure if there are any 
>>repeaters that reach this side of town. 
>> 
>> Thanks in advance,
>> 73 
>> Venkata Appala KJ5BVS
>> 
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[BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the Country

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

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
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[BVARC] Field day balloon launch

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

darn, balloon is up north over Colorado now.
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Re: [BVARC] 146.940 Repeater Problems and Repeater Operation

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 Hi Marvin,
the CW had a call sign,, I presume the call sign was of the senderthe call sign 
i heard one morning calling CQ was w5thc.. I do not think it was illegal.. I 
think you can use CW on any ham band.
Eddie (NU5K)

On Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 06:52:39 PM CDT, Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
 Did they find out who was sending CW over the 146.94 machine a week ago 
Friday?MarvinN5RKW 

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 17, 2023, at 2:49 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC  wrote:




This Message is From an External Sender
Caution: Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender 
and know the content is safe.
When something like this happens its pretty simple for EVERYONE to monitorthe 
146.34 input to the repeater and forward signal reports.. Most folks have a 
revbutton... this is what its for.   
Last night Suzanne (KF5GWZ) and I set out to find the problemand we did.
We had a few previous reports (Guesses??) like Mike forwarded, but that didn't 
match the results Suzanne and I were getting.. I think the area that was under 
suspicion WAS NOT the area we went to... All those calls would have been a 
waste..
We used the signal strength meter on a mobile rig (icom r7000) and a handheld 
with a signal strength meter as well, monitoring 146.34.
Took a little over an hour then after it was fixed,we stopped and had some good 
tx mex for dinner..
It was a fun Friday Date night..  ha haWish more folks were out there to join 
us, we had a blast..
Eddie (NU5K)PS - good subject for future BVARC training...
On Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 02:07:05 PM CDT, John Denison via BVARC 
 wrote:

I'm glad this issue was resolved, and for what its worth, there are at least 50 
hams in the area which would have made it time consuming to contact each one. 
This was a good (not good) unplanned fox hunt, and it reminds me of the time 
there was interference on the 146.92 repeater years ago. At the time I had an 
Icom mobile which had an attenuator on the squelch control, so it was 
relatively easy to narrow the signal down to a few square blocks.

This is one of the things I like about ham radio the most... hams coming 
together to offer a service or resolve an issue.

73
John Denison
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Re: [BVARC] 146.940 Repeater Problems and Repeater Operation

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 When something like this happens its pretty simple for EVERYONE to monitorthe 
146.34 input to the repeater and forward signal reports.. Most folks have a 
revbutton... this is what its for.   
Last night Suzanne (KF5GWZ) and I set out to find the problem and we did.
We had a few previous reports (Guesses??) like Mike forwarded, but that didn't 
match the results Suzanne and I were getting.. I think the area that was under 
suspicion WAS NOT the area we went to... All those calls would have been a 
waste..
We used the signal strength meter on a mobile rig (icom r7000) and a handheld 
with a signal strength meter as well, monitoring 146.34.
Took a little over an hour then after it was fixed,we stopped and had some good 
tx mex for dinner..
It was a fun Friday Date night..  ha haWish more folks were out there to join 
us, we had a blast..
Eddie (NU5K)PS - good subject for future BVARC training...
On Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 02:07:05 PM CDT, John Denison via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  I'm glad this issue was resolved, and for what its worth, there are at least 
50 hams in the area which would have made it time consuming to contact each 
one. This was a good (not good) unplanned fox hunt, and it reminds me of the 
time there was interference on the 146.92 repeater years ago. At the time I had 
an Icom mobile which had an attenuator on the squelch control, so it was 
relatively easy to narrow the signal down to a few square blocks. 
 
 This is one of the things I like about ham radio the most... hams coming 
together to offer a service or resolve an issue.
 
 73
 John Denison
 KD5YOU
 
 
  
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Email Sorting

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 good point Jacob,
Each email is specifically titled with [BVARC] including the brackes...
this is specifically for folks to sort or filter [BVARC] into a folderof its 
own..   Most listservers do this...
this way you can go read the bvarc stuff whenyour in the mood andit will not 
clutter your inbox..
Eddie
On Monday, June 5, 2023 at 12:49:31 PM CDT, Jacob Yates via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Hello Everyone,
Because of the large amount of emails on this reflector, I just wanted to share 
how I avoid having my main inbox spammed. The website describes how to do this 
in outlook but doing this in gmail is not exactly intuitive. In gmail there is 
something called "Labels", labels can essentially be used as folders to sort 
certain emails. This allowed me to place all incoming BVARC emails into a 
folder separate from my main inbox so I can go back and read at my leisure. ,

Here's how to do it in Gmail:
1: Click the + next to Labels on the right side and name it. I named mine BVARC
2: Next, type BVARC in the main search bar for Gmail and click the Settings 
button to the right of the x.
3: Next, click Create Filter at the bottom.
4: Next, check "Apply to the label:" and select the label you created in step 
1. And if you want to keep the emails out of your main inbox, check "Skip the 
Inbox (Archive it)". This will place the emails into the label folder but hide 
them in your main inbox. Then click "Create Filter"


All emails containing "BVARC" will now go to the label (folder) instead of your 
main inbox. When a new email comes in, you'll see a notification next to the 
label. 

Hope this helps somebody.
-Jacob YatesKF5CZN
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The Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club (BVARC) Mailing List, also known as a 
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BVARC (Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club) is the largest such club in the 
Houston area and holds meetings once a month, many radio nets, and special 
events, this mailing list is BVARC available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Originally envisioned as a roundtable discussion area for BVARC members and 
guests to chat aboutanything as if they were sitting together over a real round 
table.  Most of the discussions and questionsare likely to be radio related, 
but other topics are not forbidden.. Sales encouraged.  Respect is required..
A busy reflector is a successful reflector.
You can remove yourself, or sign up to the reflector at any time on the 
bvarc.org website
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Re: [BVARC] New Club members

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 Gonna be some great FREE Pizza at the next Meeting..June 8th  16005 Bellaire 
Blvd.
Hope to see you thereEddie (NU5K)
On Friday, June 2, 2023 at 10:52:27 AM CDT, D C via BVARC  
wrote:  
 
 Wow lots new people including me on the list . Can’t wait to meet everyone 

  
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[BVARC] BVARC Expiration Reminders

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

| 1  | Don Brown  | W5DRB  | 2023/06/01  | 0  |
| 2  | John George  | K9GUL  | 2023/06/01  | 0  |
| 3  | Jacqui Bulkley  | KI5PVZ  | 2023/06/01  | 0  |
| 4  | Roy Kasmir  | AI5KM  | 2023/06/01  | 2  |
| 5  | Daniel McLucas  | KI5PWE  | 2023/06/01  | 2  |
| 6  | Charlotte Chiang  | KI5TRQ  | 2023/06/01  | 1  |
| 7  | Robert Bryngelson  | KI5VEF  | 2023/06/01  | 0  |
| 8  | Chuck Finnell  | K4DAG  | 2023/06/01  | 1  |
| 9  | Mike Eason  | N5KRU  | 2023/06/01  | 0  |
| 10  | Jefferson Riff  | AA0ST  | 2023/05/01  | 11  |
| 11  | John Parmalee  | K5VGM  | 2023/05/01  | 8  |
| 12  | Jason Lauckner  | KG5WPE  | 2023/05/01  | 4  |
| 13  | William Amos  | N4ELU  | 2023/05/01  | 2  |
| 14  | Bryan Lee Usry  | K5BLU  | 2023/05/01  | 0  |
| 15  | Glen Dingley  | W5GMD  | 2023/05/01  | 3  |
| 16  | Brian Woodbury  | K5AAL  | 2023/05/01  | 6  |
| 17  | Kenneth Andrews  | KI5LKY  | 2023/05/01  | 1  |
| 18  | Robert (Nick) Creason  | KE5QY  | 2023/05/01  | 0  |
| 19  | John Weller  | KI5USO  | 2023/05/01  | 0  |
| 20  | Jonathan Peirce  | KI5USM  | 2023/05/01  | 1  |
| 21  | Mitch Leben  | KA5YIX  | 2023/05/01  | 0  |
| 22  | Sidney Leben  | KC2EE  | 2023/05/01  | 0  |
| 23  | Jamie Crandall  | K5UU  | 2023/05/01  | 2  |
| 24  | Don Murrile  | KI5EEY  | 2023/04/01  | 0  |
| 25  | Edward Messman  | KT5EM  | 2023/04/01  | 2  |
| 26  | Scott Bulkley  | KI5NPL  | 2023/04/01  | 2  |
| 27  | Karl Bernard  | W5KMB  | 2023/04/01  | 2  |
| 28  | Mack Griffin  | KG5URB  | 2023/04/01  | 0  |
| 29  | Jerry LaVoie  | WX7MRI  | 2023/04/01  | 2  |
| 30  | Henry Peirce  | KI5TGX  | 2023/04/01  | 0  |
| 31  | Samuel Lam  | W0BLU  | 2023/04/01  | 0  |
| 32  | Jonathan Ploughman  | KI5TSJ  | 2023/04/01  | 1  |
| 33  | Michael Pivarnik  | W7QAG  | 2023/04/01  | 1  |
| 34  | Matthew Lacy  |   | 2023/04/01  | 1  |



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[BVARC] New Club members

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

| Craig Coussens  | K8CPC | 2024/06/01  | 1  |
| Lorn Westfall  | KJ5AZI | 2024/06/01  | 0  |
| Mark Roman  | KI5WRI | 2024/06/01  | 0  |
| David Kunetka  | KI5TEB | 2024/06/01  | 2  |
| Stephanie Burton  | KI5ZYI | 2024/05/01  | 3  |
| Akshay Kapur  | K5AKX | 2024/05/01  | 1  |
| Danny Castiblanco  | KI5YTY | 2024/05/01  | 1  |
| Sean Linkenheimer  | W5URT | 2024/05/01  | 1  |
| Jacob Mills  | W5JHM | 2024/05/01  | 1  |
| John Frost  | KC5JRT | 2024/05/01  | 1  |
| Steven Zilis  | N9EXU | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| Michael Leatherwood  | KI5ZZC | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| Peter Hill  | KJ5ANT | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| Sally Russell  |  | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| Kristy Fowler  | KI5RLZ | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| Timothy Norwood  |  | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| David Morefield  | NØLUV | 2024/04/01  | 0  |
| Robert White  | K0RCW | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| Marco Gonzalez  | KI5ZYG | 2024/04/01  | 1  |
| Chris Medlin  | AC5CM | 2024/04/01  | 2  |



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Re: [BVARC] For sale of Jeep wheels

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 I have ham radio in my jeep.. doesnt eveyone?
Eddie (NU5K)
On Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 12:54:49 PM CDT, David Hold via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 I fail to see how this is ham radio related….These messages should be stopped 
For sale ham item is expected 

Not Craigslist ads
On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 7:46 AM Scott Medbury via BVARC  wrote:

My son and his wife recently upgraded their Jeep wheels and are wanting to sell 
4 without tires and one with. That one has the spare on it. Asking $600.
Call him directly if interested.713-234-0383
73 de Scott KD5FBA 

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[BVARC] Club Meeting Was Thursday Night

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

We had a great turnout for the club meeting.
Always learning more about Museum ships is fun... 91 ships are signed up to be 
active so far.. 
And a huge thanks to the club for some awsome baked potatoesand the chocolate 
chip cookies were fantastic...
again a very large turnout and thanks to all that came.
Eddie (NU5K)See you next month


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Re: [BVARC] How do we renew for 1 year ? After I type yes I get a white page . Larry Brand . Try to pay with a credit card . Thank you .

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 YES might have to be upper case, let me know if that doesnt workEddie 
eddie.run...@yahooi.com

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 09:40:05 PM CDT, larry brand via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
 

  

Sent from Mail for Windows

  
 
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[BVARC] Fw: BVARC BoD Meeting

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 

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; Eric Weder Sent: 
Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 10:41:21 AM CDTSubject: BVARC BoD Meeting
  All, just a reminder that the BVARC BoD meeting will be Sunday afternoon via 
Zoom (not Skype)

BVARC BoD Meeting - note new time, Sunday at 5 pm.
As always, all are welcome to attend.
Thanks!
Link to join meeting:  
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Re: [BVARC] Thursday BVARC meeting.... Comment.

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 You are correct Rick.Mike (n5vcx) and I discussed exactly the things you bring 
up when we realizedthe low turnout of the meeting..    So, I realize much of 
that failure falls on my shoulders...
So when I used the term WANKERS... I have to include myself...  ha ha(some 
folks car recognize a joke if told by Don Rickles)...
Eddie Runner (BVARC web committee)NU5K

On Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 01:26:05 PM CDT, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 I think a lesson was learned.   Corrections are being made.  Thank you.
But, a rear-looking observation.…….The web site said nothing about food 
being served at the meeting.    The Reflector announcements said nothing about 
food being served at the meeting.   The newsletter had one minor comment in the 
Prez column about it.   No other notice of food being served in the newsletter. 
 The nets I listened to said nothing about food either.
BVARC needs a marketing director position on the board.    73…Rick.  W5RH



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[BVARC] FREE MEALS

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

so a member pays $25 a year and eats for free at each of the 12meetings, plus 
free eats at most of the POTAs, Free food at Field dayfree food at Museum 
ships
And if he includes his wife on his membership thats double the freefood for 
only $5 extra...
The food is designed to attract member participation..
Im just saying Why isn't it working?
Eddie (NU5K)

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[BVARC] Thursday BVARC meeting I am pissed...

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

it was a great meeting tonight at the firehouse,Terry had a great presentation 
on HOA antennas and I was RIVETED...!!
I am pissed that MOST of you that did not bother to show up
The club bought A LOT of foodThe kitchen crew worked their butts off for 
two days preparing food for the club meeting...
The club is sitting at 334 members and only a pitiful 13 of you wankers showed 
up for the meeting
Yeah yeah, there were a few that checked in on zoom.
But how the hell does that help show any appreciation to the kitchen crew 
???
Dang it as much work as folks put into this club, we could us a little 
appreciation by actuallyshowing up to a friggin meeting...!
Please do not bother telling me your excuses, I was tired and almost did not go 
to the meeting myself..
I'm not pissed at you individually, I am pissed at the club in general...  
and you are all a part of it...
how do we fix this?
Eddie Runner (BVARC life member ) (NU5K)











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[BVARC] Renewal Notice - Recently Expired Reminder

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

| # | Name | Call Sign | Expire |
| 1  | Tom Gay  | N5LHN  | 2023/04/01  |
| 2  | Mark McGrath  | N5VCM  | 2023/04/01  |
| 3  | Daphne Rawlinson  | K5VQY  | 2023/04/01  |
| 4  | Don Murrile  | KI5EEY  | 2023/04/01  |
| 5  | Edward Messman  | KT5EM  | 2023/04/01  |
| 6  | Scott Bulkley  | KI5NPL  | 2023/04/01  |
| 7  | Kevin Buras  | KI5ONB  | 2023/04/01  |
| 8  | Karl Bernard  | W5KMB  | 2023/04/01  |
| 9  | Richard Fosburgh  | KE5DI  | 2023/04/01  |
| 10  | Mack Griffin  | KG5URB  | 2023/04/01  |
| 11  | Jerry LaVoie  | WX7MRI  | 2023/04/01  |
| 12  | Henry Peirce  | KI5TGX  | 2023/04/01  |
| 13  | Samuel Lam  | W0BLU  | 2023/04/01  |
| 14  | Michael Knerr  | KI5UBL  | 2023/04/01  |
| 15  | Jonathan Ploughman  | KI5TSJ  | 2023/04/01  |
| 16  | Michael Pivarnik  | W7QAG  | 2023/04/01  |
| 17  | Matthew Lacy  |   | 2023/04/01  |
| 18  | Robert Stroupe  | WB5JWN  | 2023/03/01  |
| 19  | Tony Summerville  | N5RPQ  | 2023/03/01  |
| 20  | Robin Bayer  | KA5QQA  | 2023/03/01  |
| 21  | Curt Fletcher  | WG5H  | 2023/03/01  |
| 22  | John Brockus  | KC9JLE  | 2023/03/01  |
| 23  | Michael Shanks  | KI5NPM  | 2023/03/01  |
| 24  | Gerald Metting  | WA5ZVD  | 2023/03/01  |
| 25  | Seth Alberts  | KI5LYB  | 2023/03/01  |
| 26  | Marc Sharp  | KI5EUF  | 2023/03/01  |
| 27  | Chuck Abramson  | K9CFA  | 2023/03/01  |
| 28  | Marc Abramson  | KC9VW  | 2023/03/01  |
| 29  | John Ahrens  | KI5IIK  | 2023/03/01  |
| 30  | Thomas Dane  | WD5CQJ  | 2023/02/02  |
| 31  | Philippe Boucaumont  | K5BOU  | 2023/02/01  |
| 32  | William Lewis II  | N5CAN  | 2023/02/01  |
| 33  | Michael Scarcella  | WA5TWT  | 2023/01/01  |
| 34  | Orville Burg II  | K5VWW  | 2023/01/01  |
| 35  | William Elliott  | KI5MKV  | 2023/01/01  |
| 36  | Ronald Earl  | KI5SVW  | 2023/01/01  |
| 37  | Jason Chema  | K1JPC  | 2023/01/01  |
| 38  | Sean Figaro  | KI5SVS  | 2023/01/01  |



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[BVARC] Houston HamFest is over, lets have a little fun

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

Houston HamFest is over, lets have a little fun
River Oaks Car Stereo (a prize sponsor of Houston HamFest)
Has one last door Prize to give away.  
Its a brand new BAOFENG dual band handheld radio..This is not an official 
Hamfest prize, this is direct to you from River Oaks Car Stereo..
Everyone that attended the Hamfest got one or more RED DOOR PRIZE TICKETS
I'm sure some of you that did not win something maystill have some of the 
little red ticket stubs  
Others of you may have thrown them away (darn it)..
This little give away will require your number to matchand the one winner will 
pick up the prize in person from
River Oaks Car Stereo4129 Richmond Ave713-626-7627
I m thinking of a number
Matching one number may be impossible since some of youthrew away your red 
tickets, so i have a range of numbers written down and the winner will be the 
largest number in this range.I will announce the winner One week from today... 
FridayMarch 31 around NOON
Please submit your entries directly to eddie.runner@yahoo.comyou must present 
the red ticket to win.
Questions email me.Eddie Runner (NU5K)River Oaks Car Stereo713-626-7627







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Re: [BVARC] DX map

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 or look at tthe bottom of the page, he can remove himself
Eddie
On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 03:57:34 PM CDT, K5BOU via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
Hi,

I’m sorry, but I don’t have control over that. So you will need to send an 
email to BVarc board.

Thank you!

  



K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont

Houston|Texas|USA|

https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/



  

  

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of David Mehl via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2023 3:48 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: David Mehl 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] DX map

  

Philiope

Could you do me a favor and remove my email from your mailing lists? I am no 
longer a member and have moved away from Houston area. 

  

Thanks

  

David Mehl

AI5DK

dcm...@live.com 

  

David Mehl - Tyler TX USA 

From: BVARC  on behalf of K5BOU via BVARC 

Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2023 1:29:37 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: K5BOU 
Subject: [BVARC] DX map 

 

Very cool propagation map.

HF Propagation Map (dxview.org)

 



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Re: [BVARC] Fox hunt?

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 Back,back,back way way back, BVARC sponsored a saturday fox hunt once in a 
while..
At all the Houston hamfest there is always a fox hunt...
but your right once a year at the hamfest might not be enough...
Now that my responsibilities from managing the past hamfest have simmered down
I might be interested in putting together a small team of folks toput on 
foxhunts once in a while...   
Maybe at a park during pota so we can be with all our pota friends Or at any 
BVARC event really...
Eddie Runner (NU5K)
 
On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 07:47:12 AM CST, M Reiter via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Is there any interest in a Fox hunt contest?I am thinking homebrew antennas 
for 2m. 
winners antenna design gets posted online?with source radio someplace inside 
610 as the search area. (so that we can circle the search area).    maybe  2 or 
3 (or 4 to 6) man teams for triangulation.  maybe multiple targets?  
Marcki5zho 

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[BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest fun see you next year

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

Greater Houston HamFest is over
Next one is March 1st and 2nd 2024

WOW!
I’m not the only one that gave that as a description!

It was hard work, both physically, and emotionally. A lot of passionate 
planning  from many folks that really care for the last 6 months. There were 
some veteran planners among us And a lot of new hams working with us  that had 
never been to a hamfest at all.  This gave us a huge range of new ideas and 
talent.

Some of us knew we could easily do a hamfest because we have done it 19 times 
before, “lets just do what we have always done”,  but a few of us wanted to see 
it grow and improve. A few of us were very concerned about the budget, ALL of 
us knew  it would be taking a big chance expanding the budget to do a TWO DAY 
SHOW.
Will anyone even come on a Friday?

Setup on Thursday was tough, but thanks to Mr. Washington and his Grandson for 
setting up all the tables and chairs. We had a good amount of volunteers to 
help on Thursday, mostly BVARC members, one notable volunteer who is not a 
BVARC member who was there all three days ALL DAY is Chuck Hale – KF5UXP 
(trying to talk him into joining the club) …

Ham Radio Outlet (HRO) came in for setup on Thursday with a huge retail 
display, and they thrilled the Houston airwaves by checking into our Stir Crazy 
Net as they drove to the hamfest. Wow, what a great retailer and supporter of 
our hamfest.

Friday we were there early to allow more vendors to claim tables and start 
setting up. (it was a sellout (plus))

It was busy for me, looking up tables and walking folks to the tables (lots of 
walking) verifying they are no the right tables and happy..  thanks to Scott 
McKee – NT5SM and a couple of others for helping me with the paperwork.

We had an onsite Paramedic for your safety, BVARC Member David Stevens – KI5LDZ 
– He was also a big help with other volunteer duties when he was not saving 
lives..

Opening to the public at 2PM, we had a couple of early gate crashers I had to 
throw out. Yeah you know who you are…  ha ha

We were fully booked and the folks started streaming in, the crowd got huge.. 
Wow, on a Friday?  yes!..
At least as big or bigger than our past hamfests, as I was squeezing through 
the isles at one point it suddenly hit me, WOW, this is Friday, and the big day 
Saturday isn’t even here yet…wow

The show ran till 8pm,  a lot of folks were clearing out by 6:30-7ish, around 
8pm Walter (K5WH) and a group of Balloon guys were the only ones left… Planning 
for an 8pm close was probably too late..  Lesson learned for next years show.

Saturday morning at sunup the tailgaters were already swarming, and our doors 
opened at 8AM..  A few VENDORS showed up for a table they should have claimed 
already (Friday and Saturday)
It is a sell out! Where were you Friday? We counted you as a NO SHOW! 
Sorry I sold your Tables to someone else!
NO REFUNDS…
I was just being mean to drive home the point that we are a two day show, we 
need vendors here for two days!!
but of course I am not really mean,
I was prepared to set up some new tables and I did have a place for them .. 
(being mean for minute was part of my plan)
Initial vendor reaction was RAGE (wanting to beat me up).. ha ha
When I told them I was joking, I do have a table for you!!
I think I actually made a few new friends out of this crazy plan.

The Doors opened and wow, another huge huge crowd of people, by noon even the 
food vendor was overwhelmed with a line of maybe 50 folks(?) waiting on burgers 
..
it was difficult to to even squeeze down the isles..

Thanks to many companies (list on the houstonhamfest.org website) we had NINTY 
SIX, count em, NINTY SIX donated door prizes PLUS three MAJOR RAFFLE  prizes (I 
heard between $7000 and $8000 total) ..  With that many prizes to try to give 
away, we almost didn’t have enough time (in two days!!).
What in the past had been a prize an hour, or a prize every half hour, BUT this 
year it become our announcer’s main job  we had constant door prizes.. 

 

After recently traveling a couple hundred miles to a hamfest ( I won’t mention 
which one) I was disappointed to find out they BAN ALL DOGS except service 
dogs.. I brought my two Boxers and my wife stayed in outside with the dogs 
while I walked through the show in 20 minutes)
As a joke – (sortof) In some of our early hamfest website blurbs, and on at 
least one of our marketing hamfest emails, I mentioned ALL DOGS ARE WELCOME, 
just bring your human…
It worked I think over both days we had more then 10 folks with dogs.. I meant 
to buy some treats but forgive me, next year I will be more prepared.

Tailgate area:
We charged $5 per space this year, and it was very busy.. We even had some on 
Friday.. Saturday though the tailgate area was busy and well defined.   One guy 
had several spaces and was there all day, in fact he was still out there 
selling after the show, in fact he was still out there selling when I finally 
left the fairgrounds.. Is he still 

[BVARC] Fw: Ham Radio BALLOON Launches and Discussion on Tonight's Livestream

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yesterday during the Houston Hamfest, andabout how Ham Radio balloons have been 
in the news lately.  I also have some cool gadgets that I picked up at the 
Hamfest and will be announcing a new giveaway for the end of this month.  Make 
plans to join us! You can tune invia Facebook, Twitch or our YouTube Channel.  
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73 de KC5HWB
P.S. I've posted before about the Signal Stick Antenna, which are made and sold 
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Re: [BVARC] 2023 Greater Houston HamFest

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 
Hey Dominic, As CO-Chair of the HamFest let me say we really appreciate your 
comments send me more if you have them!!  
We did struggle with signage, even the drooping BVARC sign I put up looked 
bad.I did it last minute but will be more prepared next time.. 
We had some good maps on the building in color, but not enough insideI did have 
a huge box of paper maps on the BVARC booth and I still have a bigbox of maps 
now thats its over so  you are right, do better next year..
Vendors:When folks buy tables its sometimes hard to know who is a vendor and 
who is not.. Of course HRO is a vendor and we had their name and logo plastered 
all over the place before the event.
PLEASE SUPPORT THEM OVER THE VENDORS THAT DID NOT SUPPORT US!!!(you know who 
they are)
Dominic, (or anyone interested) please consider bringing ideas and or 
critisizmto myself or better yet to the hamfest planning meetings for NEXT 
YEARS SHOW!!!Why not join us ? it is a huge satisfaction to put on a good 
show..next year is 21 years!!!
Eddie Runner (NU5K)Greater Houston HamFest Co-Chair
   
 
 On 3/5/2023 11:33 AM, Dominic Mazoch via BVARC wrote:
  
 I have these suggestions:

Better on site signage.
Better on site maps, 
List of vendors,
And people working the food booth with more organization and speed.

But I was happy to see some venders with new ham product.  Purchased from ABR 
and HRO.

Will come back


Dominic Mazoch, N5TCB 



  
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Re: [BVARC] Zoom updates HAMFEST VOLUNTEERS..!!

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 Howard, were you wanting to join a hamfest planning meetingbut do not like 
zoom..??
I think the Thursday meeting will be our last one..(zoom)
But if there is anything you would like to add or volunteer for, youcan give me 
a call or email directly..  
Do not let a zoom meeting hasten your ability to help outat the hamfest, come 
on out and join us, help us put on this great show.!!
Eddie Runner (NU5K)713-569-8799Co-Chair Greater Houston HamFest
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 08:44:28 PM CST, Howard Bingham via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  
ZOOM doesn't work for me, Security Software (BOTH NORTON Lifelock 360 and Trend 
Micro)  BLOCK ZOOM installation.  SKYPE would be better option.
 

 
 
D. Howard Bingham
 
ke5apj
 

 
 
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 On 2/28/2023 4:12 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote:
  
 
 All,  
   If you plan to attend the Hamfest planning session via Zoom on Thursday, you 
may want to launch Zoom beforehand.  There are recent updates that take a 
minute or two to download/install.  
   Thanks!

   Jeff Greer, W5JEF
 BVARC Corresponding Secretary   
  
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[BVARC] Badges - Ham Radio

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

If  you do not already have your ham radio callsign badge,the best badge maker 
I know of will be at the Greater Houston HamFestthis weekend..   
The Signman can make your badge for you, while you browse the hamfest,The 
Signman does have the BVARC logo as well as ARRL and even POTAlogos for your 
badge...
Badges wear out as well., I buy all my badges from the Signman..
He also does coffee cups with logos and call signs...
Eddie (NU5K)
Support those that support our HamFest
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Re: [BVARC] houston ham radio supply

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 How did you find that, it is a totally broken website,I am surprised Google 
would even want to index it.Nothing works which means the owner probably does 
not care about it.. 

Eddie (NU5K)  

On Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 09:09:14 AM CST, M Reiter via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 anyone know if this is an actual business? 
https://houstonhamradio.com/about.aspx   
their web site is a disaster,  I would love to get it up to speed, (for a fee) 
if it is a real business.  if it is just someones covid work from home side 
gig,  well then I would still be willing. (same fee). 
marc KI5ZHO.
  
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[BVARC] MARCH BVARC General Meeting

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

It’s Road Trip Time for the BVARCGeneral Meeting! 

Oneof the most unique places in Houston is a place called TranStar. If you are 
notfamiliar with TranStar, it is a uniquepartnership of representatives from 
the City of Houston, Harris County, METROand Texas Department of Transportation 
who share resources and exchangeinformation under one roof to keep motorists 
informed, roadways clear and livessafe in the fourth (soon to be the third) 
most populated city in the UnitedStates. 


Established in 1993, the Houston TranStar brand is globallyrecognized for 
managing southeast Texas’ transportation system and functioningas the primary 
coordination site for state, county and local agencies whenresponding to 
incidents and emergencies. And amateur radio is involved withTranStar for 
communications during those incidents and emergencies. 

So, for the March 9th general meeting, BVARC will begiven a tour of the 
facility. The tour starts at 7 pm and will last toapproximately 8:30 pm. We 
need to be at the west side conference room at 6:45pm for access. If anyone is 
interested, we can meet at the Canyon Creek Bar andGrill at 5:30 pm for dinner. 
This will be our second trip to TranStar andeveryone really liked it the first 
time. 

So, mark the information down on your calendar. 

When – March 9th, 7 pm to 8:30 pm (arrive at6:45 pm at west conference room 
entrance)

Where – TranStar, 6922 Katy Road, Houston, 77024

 

If interested in meeting for dinner:

When – March 9th, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Where – Canyon Creek Bar and Grill, 6603 Westcott,Houston, 77007

 

See you there!


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Re: [BVARC] Pirate Radio

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 plain or peanut?
On Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 06:39:06 PM CST, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 You mean the “Allman” Brothers, right?

Sent from my i-Thingamajig

On Feb 12, 2023, at 6:16 PM, John Mechura via BVARC  wrote:



Thanks!


On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 6:07 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC  wrote:

right now, 6935Khz  USB
Almond Bros Midnight Rider..
Just another thing you can do with an HF Receiver 

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[BVARC] Pirate Radio

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

right now, 6935Khz  USB
Almond Bros Midnight Rider..
Just another thing you can do with an HF Receiver 

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[BVARC] Welcome our newest members

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

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Newest Members
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| Jacob Yates  | KF5CZN | 2024/02/01  |
| Amal Phadke  | KT5AC | 2024/02/01  |
| Sherwin Klemp  | K5SEK | 2024/02/01  |
| Megan Morgan  | KD9KJT | 2024/02/01  |
| Stephen Morgan  | KF7RAZ | 2024/02/01  |
| Larry Liska  | KG5YPK | 2024/02/01  |
| Rod Lewis  | KC5RJL | 2024/02/01  |
| Charles Gardner  | KI5ZHE | 2024/02/01  |
| Marc Reiter  | KI5ZHO | 2024/02/01  |
| Jorge Gutierrez  | KF0LFL | 2024/02/01  |
| David Tipton  | K5VFA | 2024/02/01  |
| Jane Golden  | KM5P | 2024/01/01  |
| Stephen Flowers  | W2WF | 2024/01/01  |
| Diane Binnie  | WY5Z | 2024/01/01  |
| Ken Binnie  | N5VZ | 2024/01/01  |
| Kevin Southwick  | N5KDP | 2024/01/01  |
| Dwight Gardner  | KI5ZHD | 2024/01/01  |
| Denny Adelung  | KI5YZU | 2024/01/01  |
| Ido Samuelson  | KI5YZV | 2024/01/01  |
| Alexander Suvorov  | KI5YZY | 2024/01/01  |

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[BVARC] membership BVARC renew

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

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| 1  | Kurt Rowland  | K6URT  | 2022/12/01  |
| 2  | Marco Martinez  | KI5SKH   | 2022/12/01  |
| 3  | R. Matt Cenatiempo  | KC5RIL  | 2022/11/01  |
| 4  | Howard Hargrove  | KF5EYX  | 2022/11/01  |
| 5  | Geoffrey Singer  | K5GRS  | 2022/11/01  |
| 6  | Ted Walsh  | KI5LKX  | 2022/11/01  |
| 7  | Lloyd Wheless  | KI5SBG  | 2022/11/01  |
| 8  | Les Griffin  | KI5SBE  | 2022/11/01  |
| 9  | Ken Griffin  | KI5SBD  | 2022/11/01  |
| 10  | Lam Ly  | KI5DJC  | 2022/11/01  |
| 11  | Chris Heustis  | W5GX  | 2022/10/01  |
| 12  | Jeff Thomas  | KI5RPL  | 2022/10/01  |
| 13  | Pablo Gamboa  | KI5RPK  | 2022/10/01  |
| 14  | Ed Seale  | KI5RPM  | 2022/10/01  |
| 15  | Michael Coulter  | K5KDQ  | 2022/10/01  |
| 16  | Irv Smith  | KK5QQ  | 2022/09/01  |
| 17  | SAM MCGLYNN  | NM5N  | 2022/09/01  |
| 18  | Ana Davalos  |   | 2022/09/01  |
| 19  | Jason Davalos  |   | 2022/09/01  |
| 20  | Ameenah Campbell  | AG5VZ  | 2022/08/01  |

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[BVARC] From BVARC website message taker: forwarded to reflector:

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

Message - Your Call / Name Optional: My call is W5AEB. My name is Al Bayer. I 
am 83 years old and can no linger climb a tower. I have a forty foot crank-up 
tower with triband (20,15,10 meter & (1) 2 meter and 450mhz combo antenna. I 
need a crew to help take down antenna. I have (1) climbing belt. I will give 
the tower and antennas, climbing belt, to the crew that can help. My phone is 
281-481-0060. I am home most of the time.
My address is 11231 Sagehaven Drive, very near Gulf freeway and Beltway 
Eight.Thanks, Al Bayer.

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[BVARC] GHHF Org meeting - February 2nd

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 Next HamFest planning meeting is this Thursdayevening at 7PM..

Lupe Tortilla 15801 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, Tx 77478

 Eddie (NU5K)
  
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Re: [BVARC] Ticket for Ham-Fest

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 Just pick up your wrist band at the ticket window on the day of the showthere 
is usually a separate ticket window just for pre-paid folks likeyourself..   
Eddie (NU5K)
On Friday, January 20, 2023 at 02:54:18 PM CST, K5BOU via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
I purchased online yesterday a ticket for the ham festival. How do we get the 
ticket? I just received a PayPal confirmation.

  



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Re: [BVARC] BVARC

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 I settled on the word regular members, after ruling out Normal Members...
Eddie (NU5K)
On Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 07:41:48 AM CST, K5LER Larry 
 wrote:  
 
 Fine work compiling the membership details!

Just one question: How did you go about finding out all the members deemed to 
be "Regular"? I'm certain at least a couple in that group deal with being 
"irregular" from time to time!

73
K5LER
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[BVARC] BVARC Membership Stats

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| Regular Members |   214 |
| Student Members |   3 |
| Associate Members |   24 |
| Total |   331 |
| Silent Keys |   92 |
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Re: [BVARC] Radio club

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 i think they do that every monthsome good practices!!
Eddie (NU5K)
On Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 03:10:33 PM CST, K5BOU via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
Issue #8 - Kick that Radio Club into Gear! - QRZ.com

  



K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont

Houston|Texas|USA|

https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/



  

  

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[BVARC] Thursday HAMFEST MEETING

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 HI Marc,congratulations on your new Ham call sign and welcome to BVARC.
A hamfest is a regional event that brings lots of hams together, and BVARC(with 
some help from other clubs) puts on a big one every March... 
please check out our hamfest websitehttps://www.houstonhamfest.org 

on that site you can learn more about it and you can see some photos ofsome of 
our past hamfests..
The next planning meeting will be (IN PERSON!!!) 
Thursday at Fuddruckers 11445 Fountain Lake Dr, Stafford, TX 77477   7PM


Past Hamfest Photo Archives
Hamfest Photos – Not having our hamfest for the last two years. There might be 
some folks out there that want to see what a hamfest looks like.

2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015

2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010

2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2004

2003 | 2002


Eddie Runner
(NU5K)



On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 06:57:07 AM CST, M Reiter via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Hello Eddie,I am extra new,  I would like to volunteer for hamfest even if I 
have no idea what that is other than radios in a field. 

marc Reiter,  the other super newbie. KI5ZHO


  
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Re: [BVARC] HAMFEST MEETING

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 Tonights meeting IS on ZOOM!!!
On Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 06:11:00 PM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  One of the next Hamfest meetings (not tonights) will be in person,probably 
the Fuddruckers unless someone has a better idea..suggestions??
Eddie (NU5K)not a zoom fan

On Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 05:10:32 PM CST, John Chauvin via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  John,
Thank you for the response.
Regarding Zoom, yes, there are many people that don't do Zoom.  That's the 
beauty of amateur radio that there are many facits of the hobby and many ways 
of achieving the same objective.  Be advised that Zoom has apparently evolved 
in some instances to be a form Social Media but primarily remains simply an 
electronic way of having meetings for people that can't realistically meet at 
the same location and time.  Fortune 500 companies use it literally thousands 
of times a day.  Many of those companies ban traditionally Social Media sites 
such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. on their networks.
Regarding using Zoom or the meetings as an only channel of recruitment of 
volunteers, I made it clear that tonight's Zoom meeting is not a recruiting 
session.
Volunteers are not "denied the opportunity" to participate in that members and 
others are recruited mostly one-on-one, as I had done with you and others to 
assist at the Equipment Check Table.  Other opportunities and ways are in 
groups, discussions at personal encounters, at events, nets, general repeater 
chit-chat and of course for those that wish to initiate action, there is a lot 
at the Hamfest Website itself which has a special page dedicated to Volunteers. 
 Even that is not enough however, so any other suggestions are always welcome.
I look forward to seeing you again at a Wednesday Lunch Bunch, Saturday Morning 
Breakfast, hopefully the banquet, at the February General Membership Meeting 
and of course at the Hamfest.
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO


On Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 11:56:25 AM CST, John Mechura 
 wrote:  
 
 I don't do Zoom.  There may be others that don't, also.  
Please consider that there may be volunteers denied the opportunity if social 
media is the only channel to recruitment.  
John, KI5HOC
On Thu, Jan 12, 2023 at 11:46 AM John Chauvin via BVARC  wrote:

As per precedent, because of the banquet, there will be no General Membership 
Meeting this month (would have been tonight).  Therefore, how about 
participating in the Hamfest Zoom meeting tonight.  No, it's not a recruiting 
session, but any volunteers will be heard.  Since you received this e-mail, you 
are on the BVARC Reflector, so you received the Zoom invite last Thursday, 
January 5.

Tnx, es 73de John, K5IZO


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[BVARC] HAMFEST MEETING

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 One of the next Hamfest meetings (not tonights) will be in person,probably the 
Fuddruckers unless someone has a better idea..suggestions??
Eddie (NU5K)not a zoom fan

On Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 05:10:32 PM CST, John Chauvin via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  John,
Thank you for the response.
Regarding Zoom, yes, there are many people that don't do Zoom.  That's the 
beauty of amateur radio that there are many facits of the hobby and many ways 
of achieving the same objective.  Be advised that Zoom has apparently evolved 
in some instances to be a form Social Media but primarily remains simply an 
electronic way of having meetings for people that can't realistically meet at 
the same location and time.  Fortune 500 companies use it literally thousands 
of times a day.  Many of those companies ban traditionally Social Media sites 
such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. on their networks.
Regarding using Zoom or the meetings as an only channel of recruitment of 
volunteers, I made it clear that tonight's Zoom meeting is not a recruiting 
session.
Volunteers are not "denied the opportunity" to participate in that members and 
others are recruited mostly one-on-one, as I had done with you and others to 
assist at the Equipment Check Table.  Other opportunities and ways are in 
groups, discussions at personal encounters, at events, nets, general repeater 
chit-chat and of course for those that wish to initiate action, there is a lot 
at the Hamfest Website itself which has a special page dedicated to Volunteers. 
 Even that is not enough however, so any other suggestions are always welcome.
I look forward to seeing you again at a Wednesday Lunch Bunch, Saturday Morning 
Breakfast, hopefully the banquet, at the February General Membership Meeting 
and of course at the Hamfest.
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO


On Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 11:56:25 AM CST, John Mechura 
 wrote:  
 
 I don't do Zoom.  There may be others that don't, also.  
Please consider that there may be volunteers denied the opportunity if social 
media is the only channel to recruitment.  
John, KI5HOC
On Thu, Jan 12, 2023 at 11:46 AM John Chauvin via BVARC  wrote:

As per precedent, because of the banquet, there will be no General Membership 
Meeting this month (would have been tonight).  Therefore, how about 
participating in the Hamfest Zoom meeting tonight.  No, it's not a recruiting 
session, but any volunteers will be heard.  Since you received this e-mail, you 
are on the BVARC Reflector, so you received the Zoom invite last Thursday, 
January 5.

Tnx, es 73de John, K5IZO


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Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC Tuesday

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 hey Marc,did you see your new call signKI5ZHO
Eddie (NU5K)
On Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 03:04:37 PM CST, M Reiter via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 I am going,  I dont know anyone and I dont have a hat with a call sign on it 
yet, how will I find yall.

On Mon, Jan 9, 2023 at 8:07 PM Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:

Hello everyone!
This is a reminder that we will be having a social gathering I'm calling "Brews 
with BVARC" tomorrow, Tuesday January 10th, at 6:30pm. This will be our very 
first meeting, and the location will be changing monthly. This time we will be 
meeting at Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons Ave, in Houston. This is 
just a social event, similar to the weekly breakfast. You need only bring 
yourself and maybe some money if you're getting drinks or food. With that said 
I will more than likely have a radio or two and you're welcome to do so as 
well. I don't know how much use they'll get, but we won't know until we try. 
We announced this get-together via the nets and on the BVARC website. In the 
future I will be sending out emails about 2 weeks ahead via the BVARC 
reflector. If you cannot make it, we will be meeting again every month this 
year. We will tentatively have our next event on Tuesday February 7th at 
6:30pm. Please keep an eye out for the confirmed date and location for 
February's "Brews with BVARC" meeting. The location for February is currently 
undecided upon, so if you have any brewery recommendations, please send them to 
me directly.
I hope to see you there!
When: Tuesday January 10th at 6:30pm - 9pmWhere:Saint Arnold Brewing  
Company2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020




Thanks and 73!




Kori Rahman, WX5KR
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club

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

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[BVARC] banquet ticket cutoff

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

the banquet is next weekticket cuttoff is WEDNESDAY ToMORROW
goto the website and get your tickets NOW NOW NOW

bvarc.org 
Eddie (NU5K)
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Re: [BVARC] January 2023 BVARC Newsletter

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 thank you Jeffery, I marked you NO mailed newsletter.
Reminder: its time to renew..
Eddie (NU5K)
On Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 09:33:12 PM CST, Jeffery MacMillian via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
 I don't need a printed copy either. 
Thanks,JeffKC5TT 
On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 8:46 PM Bruce via BVARC  wrote:

  Well, heck, let me in on the fun as well. I do not need a printed copy of the 
BVARC Newsletter. Club can save on the printing and postage. 
 
 73...bruce
 Past BVARC President  .. long ago
 
 On 1/7/2023 6:39 PM, Ambrose E Fawcett III via BVARC wrote:
  
  You can stop sending to me also, Pump, WA5CYI. 
  Thanks for doing such a great job for the club. 
  Pump
 
 
 -Original Message-
 From: Greg Stevens via BVARC 
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
 Cc: Greg Stevens 
 Sent: Sat, Jan 7, 2023 4:52 pm
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] January 2023 BVARC Newsletter
 
Same here, Greg Stevens  
 On Jan 7, 2023, at 3:13 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC  wrote:
 
  gothcha  Thanks 
  Eddie 
  On Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 03:08:10 PM CST, Chris Luppens KG5BBF via 
BVARC  wrote:  
  
  
You all can stop sending me printed version.
 
  
 
  

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Eddie Runner via BVARC
 Sent: Monday, January 2, 2023 8:31 PM
 To: bvarc@bvarc.org
 Cc: Eddie Runner 
 Subject: [BVARC] January 2023 BVARC Newsletter
   
  
   
enjoy
   
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Re: [BVARC] January 2023 BVARC Newsletter

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 gothcha Thanks
Eddie
On Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 03:08:10 PM CST, Chris Luppens KG5BBF via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
 
You all can stop sending me printed version.

  

  

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Eddie Runner via BVARC
Sent: Monday, January 2, 2023 8:31 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Eddie Runner 
Subject: [BVARC] January 2023 BVARC Newsletter

  

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[BVARC] Newest Members and Reneable Members BVARC

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

| 1  | David Tipton  | K5VFA | 2800doublewasp AT gmail.com  | MEMBER   | 
2024/02/01  | PUBLIC  | 2023/01/04  |
| 2  | Jane Golden  | KM5P | Wrangler616 AT icloud.com  | MEMBER   | 2024/01/01 
 | PUBLIC  | 2023/01/01  |
| 3  | Stephen Flowers  | W2WF | s.c.flowers AT comcast.net  | MEMBER   | 
2024/01/01  | PUBLIC  | 2022/12/30  |
| 4  | Diane Binnie  | WY5Z |   | ASSOCIATE   | 2024/01/01  | PUBLIC  | 
2022/12/29  |
| 5  | Ken Binnie  | N5VZ | kbinnie2 AT gmail.com  | MEMBER   | 2024/01/01  | 
PUBLIC  | 2022/12/29  |
| 6  | Kevin Southwick  | N5KDP | kevinsouthwick AT gmail.com  | MEMBER   | 
2024/01/01  | PUBLIC  | 2022/12/08  |
| 7  | Dwight Gardner  |  | d1gardn AT icloud.com  | MEMBER   | 2024/01/01  | 
PUBLIC  | 2022/12/08  |
| 8  | Denny Adelung  | KI5YZU | dadelung AT gmail.com  | 10DOLLAR-TECH   | 
2024/01/01  |   | 2022/12/08  |
| 9  | Ido Samuelson  | KI5YZV | ido.samuelson AT gmail.com  | 10DOLLAR-TECH   
| 2024/01/01  |   | 2022/12/13  |
| 10  | Alexander Suvorov  | KI5YZY | doka AT usa.com  | 10DOLLAR-TECH   | 
2024/01/01  | NOPUBLICLIST  | 2022/12/12  |
| 11  | Allen Stallings  | KI5WJJ | aws1143 AT gmail.com  | MEMBER   | 
2023/12/01  |   | 2022/12/01  |
| 12  | Greg Stevens  |  | stevensparet AT gmail.com  | MEMBER   | 2023/12/01  
| PUBLIC  | 2022/11/17  |
| 13  | Darren Harrison  | W5AKC | w5akc AT outlook.com  | MEMBER   | 
2023/12/01  | PUBLIC  | 2022/11/14  |
| 14  | Scott Little  | KI5WLJ | radio AT m.rdis.dev  | ASSOCIATE   | 
2023/12/01  |   | 2022/11/16  |
| 15  | Robert Little  | KI5WLK | rlittle1900 AT yahoo.com  | MEMBER   | 
2023/12/01  | PUBLIC  | 2022/11/14  |
| 16  | James Hardin  | KI5WLT | jameslhardinii AT protonmail.com  | MEMBER   | 
2023/12/01  | PUBLIC  | 2022/11/13  |
| 17  | Tim "Patt" Sloan Jr.  | KE5ZVI |   | ASSOCIATE   | 2023/12/01  | PUBLIC 
 | 2022/11/08  |
| 18  | Tim Sloan  | N5JRY | textps AT gmail.com  | MEMBER   | 2023/12/01  | 
PUBLIC  | 2022/11/08  |
| 19  | Nathaniel Brown  | N5ATB | list AT differentlightsolutions.com  | 
10DOLLAR-TECH   | 2023/12/01  | NOPUBLICLIST  | 2022/11/29  |
| 20  | Daniel Schafer  |  | dschafer1102 AT gmail.com  | 10DOLLAR-TECH   | 
2023/12/01  |   | 2022/11/06  |





| 1  | Kurt Rowland  | K6URT  | 2022/12/01  |
| 2  | Marco Martinez  | KI5SKH   | 2022/12/01  |
| 3  | R. Matt Cenatiempo  | KC5RIL  | 2022/11/01  |
| 4  | Howard Hargrove  | KF5EYX  | 2022/11/01  |
| 5  | Geoffrey Singer  | K5GRS  | 2022/11/01  |
| 6  | Michael Giannaccio  | W5REZ  | 2022/11/01  |
| 7  | Ted Walsh  | KI5LKX  | 2022/11/01  |
| 8  | Gail Close  | K5GAC  | 2022/11/01  |
| 9  | Lloyd Wheless  | KI5SBG  | 2022/11/01  |
| 10  | Les Griffin  |   | 2022/11/01  |
| 11  | Ken Griffin  |   | 2022/11/01  |
| 12  | Lam Ly  | KI5DJC  | 2022/11/01  |
| 13  | Chris Heustis  | W5GX  | 2022/10/01  |
| 14  | Jeff Thomas  | KI5RPL  | 2022/10/01  |
| 15  | Pablo Gamboa  | KI5RPK  | 2022/10/01  |
| 16  | Ed Seale  | KI5RPM  | 2022/10/01  |
| 17  | Michael Coulter  | K5KDQ  | 2022/10/01  |




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[BVARC] Entire Collection of Radio Hotel Tech papers now on BVARC Website

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

Jan 2022 – The EFHW – Things to Consider

Feb 2022 – Re-learning Something Old – Baluns and Chokes

Mar 2022 – Advances in Antenna Technology

Apr 2022 – Two Silent Keys – Silent Too Soon

Jun 2022 – Tesla – Mobile Install

Aug 2022 – 486

Sep 2022 – WSPR – A Whisper into Aether

Oct 2022 – A Gander at Coax Connectors

Nov 2022 – Antenna Development Challenge – A Heads Up

Dec 2022 – Antenna Guru’s


Jan 2021 – A Brief Look, Way Back, in Amateur Radio

Feb 2021 – Before the Nano VNA….

Mar 2021 – Return Loss(?)

Apt 2021 – NEC and The Smith Chart

May 2021 – SWR — Last Gas For Cycle 25 – A plea for more 5%’ers

Jun 2021 – The Donut Hole — Explaining the Propagation during the Rag Chew Net

Jul 2021 – – Software Tools for your Feedline (Repeat of Feb 2016)

Aug 2021 – Ground – Friend or Foe ?

Sep 2021 – The Fun of Troubleshooting

Oct 2021 – SWR – Scary Watt Readings ……..Hey, it’s Halloween. So, trick or 
treat!

Nov 2021 – Easy(and Free) HF Waterfall Display

Dec 2021 – The Radio Hotel – A Complete Index — 2014 thru 2021


Jan 2020 – Antenna Efficiency Repeat June 2016???

Feb 2020 – Working with Aluminum ……using an element to build elements

Mar 2020 – Wire – Simply Wire

Apr 2020 – Amazing Things We Take for Granted

May 2020 – Antenna Insulators — The Work Horse of Different Colors

Jun 2020 – A Lesson Learned (and Well Taught)–EFHW

Jul 2020 – A Fool for the (noisy) City — A cursory look at ‘receive only’ 
antennas

Aug 2020 – The Amazing Depths of Radio and……Dedicating yourself to your hobby

Sep 2020 – SWR – The Coax Z to Antenna Z Disparity

Oct 2020 – (NP) the Path to Radial-less Verticals

Nov 2020 – Chokes, Baluns and Transmission Line Transformers

Dec 2020 – Looking back at 2020


Jan 2019 – Dissecting Series #3 Coax Elements Part 2

Feb 2019 – Small Antennas – Mag Loops Part 1

May 2019 – Small Antennas – Mag Loops Part 2

Jun 2019 – Field Day — A Curious, Ham Radio Confluence Field Day Antennas and 
Rigs

Jul 2019 – KK5W Field Day Antennas

Aug 2019 – Designing a Coil-Loaded (short) Dipole Part 1

Sep 2019 – Building a Coil-Loaded (short) Dipole Part 2

Oct 2019 – Multi-banding Methods

Nov 2019 – Dissecting Series #4 What’s Inside the SteppIR Vertical?

Dec 2019 – All I want for Christmas…..


Jan 2018 – Patented Antennas

Feb 2018 – The Saga of the Full Wave loop Part 1

Apr 2018 – Part 2 — Rectangular and Square Loops – The Quad

May 2018 – Part 3 – Triangular Loops – The Delta Loop (Note: Part 4 not 
Published)

Jun 2018 – Part 5 – Esoteric Loops of Various Shapes and Sizes – Series Summary

Jul 2018 – The CCD Antenna Controlling Standing Wave Current

Aug 2018 – The Impedance of Space

Sep 2018 – The Illusive Wet Noodle and 200 Degrees

Oct 2018 – Antennas-“Where the Rubber Meets the Road”

Nov 2018 – Gain – The Final Frontier

Dec 2018 – Dissecting Series #3 Coax Specs Part 1


Jan 2017 – Diversity – A Deployable Advantage

Feb 2017 – Dissecting Series #1 – Inside Those Tri-band Yagi Traps

Mar 2017 – Two Antennas – What’s Old is New Again – The Hexbeam and the Moxon

Apr 2017 – AA0ST and Antennas Thru the Looking Glass

May 2017 – K3LR Tim Duffy

Jun 2017 – Tools for the Antenna Information Junkie

Jul 2017 – Dissecting Series # 2 – Inside the Cushcraft R Series Verticals 
Black Box

Aug 2017 – What Makes the Best Antenna?

Sep 2017 – HF Receiver Basics – S9 Band Noise

Oct 2017 – Broad-banding – Nittany Lions Style

Nov 2017 – Recent Trends in Yagi-Uda Design

Dec 2017 – Life’s Standing Wave


Jan 2016 – Hooking Up with RF Connectors

Feb 2016 – Software Tools for your Feedline

Mar 2016 – Antenna Origins Part 1

Apr 2016 – Antenna Origins Part 2 The Audion Tube

May 2016 – Antenna Origins Part 3 Yagi and Uda and Beverage, Oh My!

Jun 2016 – Antenna Efficiency – KD5QPX

Jul 2016 – What’s in QST? – Antenna Wise

Aug 2016 – 50 Ohm, Direct Fed Yagi’s

Sep 2016 – VHF Antennas from Thumbtacks and Wires

Oct 2016 – Antennas for the 3910 Rag Chew Net

Nov 2016 – The Skinny on Wire

Dec 2016 – Antennas You’ve Never Heard of (probably)


Jan 2015 – Your Ham Radio Hobby – What to Do in 2015

Feb 2015 – The Antenna Part 1 – The Introduction

Mar 2015 – The Antenna Part 2 – The Recipe

May 2015 – The Antenna Part 3 – Resonance and Standing Waves and Feed Z (Oh My)

Jun 2015 – The Antenna Part 4 – Polarization and Height Above Ground

Jul 2015 – The Antenna Part 5 – Gain, angles and Patterns – It’s So E-Z

Aug 2015 – The Antenna Part 6 – Verticals – How Low (angle) Can You Go?

Sep 2015 – The Antenna Part 7 – Antennas Shortening – Let’s Get Loaded

Oct 2015 – The Antenna Part 8 – Getting all Choked Up About Feeding

Nov 2015 – The Antenna Part 9– C’est Tout! References for Learning More

Dec 2015 – Analyzing Antenna Analyzers


Apr 2014 – Four Whys of our Antenna Systems

May 2014 – The Standing Wave- Part 1

Jun 2014 – The Standing Wave Ratio-Part 2

Jul 2014 – Measuring SWR-Part 3

Sep 2014 – Antenna Bandwidth and SWR-Part 4

Oct 2014 – Matching within the Antenna System-Part 5

Nov 2014 – 

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Ham Does Good

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 I read that today, very cool!

Eddie
On Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 07:59:07 PM CST, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Check out the January, 2023 QST Pages 80 and 81 in the Club Station column.   
Mark Janzer, K5MGJ, our very own BVARC VE Team Liaison, provided a soup to nuts 
description of our new Chromebook based  BVARC VE testing sessions.
Congrats Mark.   Nice to see something from a local source in QST.
73...Rick -- W5RH

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[BVARC] New members and renewal reminders

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

| Allen Stallings  | KI5WJJ | MEMBER   |
| Greg Stevens  |  | MEMBER   |
| Darren Harrison  | W5AKC | MEMBER   |
| Scott Little  | KI5WLJ | ASSOCIATE   |
| Robert Little  | KI5WLK | MEMBER   |
| James Hardin  | KI5WLT | MEMBER   |
| Tim "Patt" Sloan Jr.  | KE5ZVI | ASSOCIATE   |
| Tim Sloan  | N5JRY | MEMBER   |
| Nathaniel Brown  | N5ATB | MEMBER |



| 
Renewal Reminders
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|  |
|


| Name | Call Sign | Expire |
| Chris Heustis  | W5GX  | 2022/10/01  |
| Jeff Thomas  | KI5RPL  | 2022/10/01  |
| Pablo Gamboa  |   | 2022/10/01  |
| Ed Seale  |   | 2022/10/01  |
| Michael Coulter  | K5KDQ  | 2022/10/01  |
| R. Matt Cenatiempo  | KC5RIL  | 2022/11/01  |
| Howard Hargrove  | KF5EYX  | 2022/11/01  |
| Geoffrey Singer  | K5GRS  | 2022/11/01  |
| Michael Giannaccio  | W5REZ  | 2022/11/01  |
| Ted Walsh  | KI5LKX  | 2022/11/01  |
| Kirc Breden  | N5XJB  | 2022/11/01  |
| Gail Close  | K5GAC  | 2022/11/01  |
| Lloyd Wheless  |   | 2022/11/01  |
| Les Griffin  |   | 2022/11/01  |
| Ken Griffin  |   | 2022/11/01  |
| Lam Ly  | KI5DJC  | 2022/11/01  |
| Gus Bernard  | K5GMB  | 2022/12/01  |
| Kurt Rowland  | K6URT  | 2022/12/01  |
| Marco Martinez  |   | 2022/12/01  |
| Salvador Garza  | AI5FL  | 2022/12/01  |



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Re: [BVARC] EXPIRED reminders and NEW members

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 Great, hope to meet you soon,
next meeting is a week away, come join usand eat some chili

Eddie (NU5K)
On Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 09:03:34 PM CDT, John via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Ok, I just joined.

Thanks!John



On Nov 2, 2022, at 8:46 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC  wrote:




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[BVARC] EXPIRED reminders and NEW members

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

NEWEST MEMBERS
| 1  | Kelley Niemann  |  |
| 2  | Jenni Barrett  |  |
| 3  | Philip Moore  | KI5WIC |
| 4  | Patrick Cox  | KI5WXW |
| 5  | James Newland  | N5JFX |
| 6  | James Knott  | KF5NOC |
| 7  | David O. Johnson  | KI5YBN |
| 8  | Hassan Thomas  | KI5WYU |
| 9  | David Grounds  | KD5UVK |
| 10  | Fred Blackmon  |  |
| 11  | Fred Blackmon Jr  | KI5WOC |
| 12  | Debra Fabian  | KF5OSS |
| 13  | Russell Neel  | KE5MSG |
| 14  | Helena Sophia Kildow  | KI5UQD |
| 15  | Luzmaria Ortiz Kildow  | KI5UQE |
| 16  | Allen Little  | KI5WQG |

EXPIRATION REMINDERS
| R. Matt Cenatiempo  | KC5RIL  | 2022/11/01  |
| Howard Hargrove  | KF5EYX  | 2022/11/01  |
| Jerry Tripp  | KA5LPH  | 2022/11/01  |
| Mary Tripp  |   | 2022/11/01  |
| Geoffrey Singer  | K5GRS  | 2022/11/01  |
| Michael Giannaccio  | W5REZ  | 2022/11/01  |
| Ted Walsh  | KI5LKX  | 2022/11/01  |
| Kirc Breden  | N5XJB  | 2022/11/01  |
| Gail Close  | K5GAC  | 2022/11/01  |
| Lloyd Wheless  |   | 2022/11/01  |
| Les Griffin  |   | 2022/11/01  |
| Ken Griffin  |   | 2022/11/01  |
| Lam Ly  | KI5DJC  | 2022/11/01  |
| Mark Brantana  | N5PRD  | 2022/10/01  |
| Chris Heustis  | W5GX  | 2022/10/01  |
| John D'Agostino  | W5RDY  | 2022/10/01  |
| Bill van den Hoek  | KI5GKY  | 2022/10/01  |
| Jeff Thomas  | KI5RPL  | 2022/10/01  |
| Pablo Gamboa  |   | 2022/10/01  |
| Ed Seale  |   | 2022/10/01  |
| Michael Coulter  | K5KDQ  | 2022/10/01  |
| Irv Smith  | KK5QQ  | 2022/09/01  |
| Art Caprio  | KE5OBY  | 2022/09/01  |
| SAM MCGLYNN  | NM5N  | 2022/09/01  |
| William Pohlchuck  | KI5IFX  | 2022/09/01  |
| Ana Davalos  |   | 2022/09/01  |
| Jason Davalos  |   | 2022/09/01  |
| Ameenah Campbell  | AG5VZ  | 2022/08/01  |
| Matthew Jackson  | K5MHJ  | 2022/08/01  |
| Gregory Altman  | KI5KCB  | 2022/08/01  |
| Francis Arthur Smith  | KI5KNP  | 2022/08/01  |
| Joseph Lopez  | K5JLO  | 2022/08/01  |
| David C. Mehl  | AI5DK  | 2022/08/01  |
| Erik Wolf  | KI5QVM  | 2022/08/01  |






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[BVARC] Hamfest Website

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

Please check the hamfest websitefor reference before joining the hamfest 
planning meeting later this evening..
Eddie (NU5K)
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