[BVARC] Icom 52a CTCSS / RX CTCSS confusion

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

When I have CTCSS Hz / RX CTCSS as different values, as set by Texas
repeaters book, I thought your "Tone mode" is set to TSQL as a result I
hear nothing and Tx nothing.  But...I can hear good set to TONE but I am
not getting out at all.  Please advise.

Thankb you

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[BVARC] 52a Galveston or Catsprings contact?

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Got a 52a with diamond x300 external or Comet SBB7 antennas.  Both 25 feet
in the air.  Use to get both Galveston and Cat Springs on My HT Anytone 868
radio...now nothing (52a or Anytone)... Any one getting good Analoug
distance?  Digital does just fine.  Thank you guys!

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[BVARC] Icom 52A

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Just got an Icom ID-52A yesterday.  What repeater frequency for DStar are
you all tapping into?

Gayle
WB5DOT

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Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Thanks for getting back to me.  I now have what I was looking for.
Gayle
WB5DOT

On Tue, Jan 17, 2023, 11:31 AM Charles Crossno via BVARC 
wrote:

>
> On 1/17/2023 10:59 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:
>
> What has happened to Saltgrass system?  Is it no longer there?
>
> On Tue, Jan 17, 2023, 7:48 AM Stephen Flowers via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Hey Jeff,
>> Yea I monitor channel 16 in the main radio below deck and on the portable
>> “HT” topside when in Galveston Bay and in the Gulf.  Interestingly, channel
>> 16 is also monitored when sailing off the coast of Sicily, Italy.
>>
>> Either way, when we make contact in 16, we immediately switch or QSY to
>> 69, 70, or one of the other designated channels in that neighborhood.
>>
>> 73 & keep sailing!
>> Stephen (W2WF)
>>
>>
>> On Jan 16, 2023, at 7:58 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> 16's for calling the Coast Guard; they apparently don't like if you even
>> "radio check" there.  After you call them there, they're likely to tell you
>> to switch to 22 to keep 16 open.  9 is the "hailing channel."  69, 72, and
>> a couple of others allow recreational boaters to talk to one another...
>>
>> Somebody around here likely knows the fun channels to monitor around Port
>> of Houston, Galveston Bay, etc.
>>
>> I think a lot of kayak fishermen just use FRS/GMRS, though they may keep
>> a marine VHF radio in the boat in case they get in trouble on the water...
>> --
>> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher Boone
>> via BVARC 
>> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 7:11 PM
>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> *Cc:* Christopher Boone ; Darren Harrison <
>> w5...@outlook.com>; Tom Watson 
>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>>
>> Encryption is not used in Part 80 Marin
>>
>> So lots to listen to 🥲
>>
>> Chris WB5ITT
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:30 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Yes, you can unless it’s encrypted, but you probably wouldn’t hear that
>> anyway. Haha.
>>
>> I thought the conversation was about talking to them, my bad. Exit stage
>> left.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Darren
>> W5AKC
>> --
>> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Tom Watson via
>> BVARC 
>> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:25:58 PM
>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> *Cc:* Tom Watson 
>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>>
>> I think you can listen to anything.
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:19 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Are those frequencies not outside VHF privileges for ham radio? Am I
>> missing something??
>>
>> 73,
>> W5AKC
>>
>> Darren
>> W5AKC
>> --
>> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher Boone
>> via BVARC 
>> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:02:37 PM
>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> *Cc:* Christopher Boone 
>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>>
>> Calling freq Ch16 is 156.8
>>
>>
>> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_VHF_radio#:~:text=It%20uses%20FM%20channels%20in,the%20VHF%20maritime%20mobile%20band
>> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.m.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FMarine_VHF_radio%23%3A~%3Atext%3DIt%2520uses%2520FM%2520channels%2520in%2Cthe%2520VHF%2520maritime%2520mobile%2520band&data=05%7C01%7C%7C71b1359839364ab0b37b08daf8218c7b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638095120237788458%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RocxxXqOk2SPi5tEMVZzbvyeeIEnYZQVot8mgMYwIl8%3D&reserved=0>
>> .
>>
>> The most important channels on your VHF radio are 13, 16, 19, 22, and 70.
>>
>> Channels 24-28 used to be interesting with phone calls but they are
>> usually quiet now as cell phones came along...
>>
>> Chris WB5ITT
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 5:52 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hello BVARC,
>> Spending a lot of time at the beach.  Wanting to possibly tap into some
>> marine frequencies with corresponding tones. Have several HT's 878UVII
>> plus, ID-51
>> thanks.
>> 
>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
>>
>> BVARC mailing list
>> BVARC@bvarc.org
>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvar

[BVARC] Saltgrass?

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

What has happened to Saltgrass system?  Is it no longer there?

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Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

What has happened to Saltgrass system?  Is it no longer there?

On Tue, Jan 17, 2023, 7:48 AM Stephen Flowers via BVARC 
wrote:

> Hey Jeff,
> Yea I monitor channel 16 in the main radio below deck and on the portable
> “HT” topside when in Galveston Bay and in the Gulf.  Interestingly, channel
> 16 is also monitored when sailing off the coast of Sicily, Italy.
>
> Either way, when we make contact in 16, we immediately switch or QSY to
> 69, 70, or one of the other designated channels in that neighborhood.
>
> 73 & keep sailing!
> Stephen (W2WF)
>
>
> On Jan 16, 2023, at 7:58 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC  wrote:
>
> 16's for calling the Coast Guard; they apparently don't like if you even
> "radio check" there.  After you call them there, they're likely to tell you
> to switch to 22 to keep 16 open.  9 is the "hailing channel."  69, 72, and
> a couple of others allow recreational boaters to talk to one another...
>
> Somebody around here likely knows the fun channels to monitor around Port
> of Houston, Galveston Bay, etc.
>
> I think a lot of kayak fishermen just use FRS/GMRS, though they may keep a
> marine VHF radio in the boat in case they get in trouble on the water...
> --
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher Boone
> via BVARC 
> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 7:11 PM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* Christopher Boone ; Darren Harrison <
> w5...@outlook.com>; Tom Watson 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>
> Encryption is not used in Part 80 Marin
>
> So lots to listen to 🥲
>
> Chris WB5ITT
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:30 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Yes, you can unless it’s encrypted, but you probably wouldn’t hear that
> anyway. Haha.
>
> I thought the conversation was about talking to them, my bad. Exit stage
> left.
>
> 73,
>
> Darren
> W5AKC
> --
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Tom Watson via BVARC
> 
> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:25:58 PM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* Tom Watson 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>
> I think you can listen to anything.
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:19 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Are those frequencies not outside VHF privileges for ham radio? Am I
> missing something??
>
> 73,
> W5AKC
>
> Darren
> W5AKC
> --
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher Boone
> via BVARC 
> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:02:37 PM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* Christopher Boone 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>
> Calling freq Ch16 is 156.8
>
>
> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_VHF_radio#:~:text=It%20uses%20FM%20channels%20in,the%20VHF%20maritime%20mobile%20band
> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.m.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FMarine_VHF_radio%23%3A~%3Atext%3DIt%2520uses%2520FM%2520channels%2520in%2Cthe%2520VHF%2520maritime%2520mobile%2520band&data=05%7C01%7C%7C71b1359839364ab0b37b08daf8218c7b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638095120237788458%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RocxxXqOk2SPi5tEMVZzbvyeeIEnYZQVot8mgMYwIl8%3D&reserved=0>
> .
>
> The most important channels on your VHF radio are 13, 16, 19, 22, and 70.
>
> Channels 24-28 used to be interesting with phone calls but they are
> usually quiet now as cell phones came along...
>
> Chris WB5ITT
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 5:52 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Hello BVARC,
> Spending a lot of time at the beach.  Wanting to possibly tap into some
> marine frequencies with corresponding tones. Have several HT's 878UVII
> plus, ID-51
> thanks.
> 
> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
>
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[BVARC] Blue Angels

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Along with Fort Morgan 2 miles away from my beach house we are on the Blue
Angel's winter practice run waypoint. Turning 180 degrees on the fort
waypoint back and forth over and over 2-3 times a week.  It's hard to sleep
when those blue birds fly over at 500 feet.  Saw them preform a Houston air
show in October but had my hands full with a 900mm camera lens.  Never
really thought about a HT and monitoring them.  With the Houston air show
here in October I saw lots of HT working that day too.  Any one have the
Blue Angel's current frequencies.  Monitoring times has a confirmed from
2014 and I know the change them from time to time...but I did see alot of
HT that day.  Maybe someone in BVARC had a current set of frequencies.
Headed to Fort Morgan  next week for a few months and know the Blue Angel's
WILL BE THERE!

Thanks,
Gayle Dotts
WB5DOT

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Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Thanks gentlemen!
WB5DOT

On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 8:51 PM John Pate  wrote:

> I create my own traffic bu activating a beach for the BOTA program or a
> lighthouse!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 16, 2023, at 8:18 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> 
> By the way my beach house is 2 miles from Ft. Morgan a full blown
> confederate fort 30 union ships sunk thousands of union and confederate
> dead..a show did a ghost program in and around the fort.  You can still see
> 3 union ships in the water close to shore.
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 8:09 PM Gayle Dotts  wrote:
>
>> Galveston problemmy beach house is in Gulf Shores Alabama. Just need
>> a basic listen..no TX frequencies or two But is there a tone involved??
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 8:04 PM Christopher Boone via BVARC <
>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>>
>>> USCG marine freq info
>>>
>>> https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/United_States_Coast_Guard
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 7:59 PM Jeff Greer via BVARC 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> 16's for calling the Coast Guard; they apparently don't like if you
>>>> even "radio check" there.  After you call them there, they're likely to
>>>> tell you to switch to 22 to keep 16 open.  9 is the "hailing channel."  69,
>>>> 72, and a couple of others allow recreational boaters to talk to one
>>>> another...
>>>>
>>>> Somebody around here likely knows the fun channels to monitor around
>>>> Port of Houston, Galveston Bay, etc.
>>>>
>>>> I think a lot of kayak fishermen just use FRS/GMRS, though they may
>>>> keep a marine VHF radio in the boat in case they get in trouble on the
>>>> water...
>>>> --
>>>> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher Boone
>>>> via BVARC 
>>>> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 7:11 PM
>>>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>>>> *Cc:* Christopher Boone ; Darren Harrison <
>>>> w5...@outlook.com>; Tom Watson 
>>>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>>>>
>>>> Encryption is not used in Part 80 Marin
>>>>
>>>> So lots to listen to 🥲
>>>>
>>>> Chris WB5ITT
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:30 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC <
>>>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Yes, you can unless it’s encrypted, but you probably wouldn’t hear that
>>>> anyway. Haha.
>>>>
>>>> I thought the conversation was about talking to them, my bad. Exit
>>>> stage left.
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>>
>>>> Darren
>>>> W5AKC
>>>> --
>>>> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Tom Watson via
>>>> BVARC 
>>>> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:25:58 PM
>>>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>>>> *Cc:* Tom Watson 
>>>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>>>>
>>>> I think you can listen to anything.
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:19 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC <
>>>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Are those frequencies not outside VHF privileges for ham radio? Am I
>>>> missing something??
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>> W5AKC
>>>>
>>>> Darren
>>>> W5AKC
>>>> --
>>>> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher Boone
>>>> via BVARC 
>>>> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:02:37 PM
>>>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>>>> *Cc:* Christopher Boone 
>>>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>>>>
>>>> Calling freq Ch16 is 156.8
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_VHF_radio#:~:text=It%20uses%20FM%20channels%20in,the%20VHF%20maritime%20mobile%20band
>>>> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.m.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FMarine_VHF_radio%23%3A~%3Atext%3DIt%2520uses%2520FM%2520channels%2520in%2Cthe%2520VHF%2520maritime%2520mobile%2520band&data=05%7C01%7C%7C71b1359839364ab0b37b08daf8218c7b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638095120237788458%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RocxxXqOk2SPi5tEMVZzbvyeeIEnYZQVot8

Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

By the way my beach house is 2 miles from Ft. Morgan a full blown
confederate fort 30 union ships sunk thousands of union and confederate
dead..a show did a ghost program in and around the fort.  You can still see
3 union ships in the water close to shore.

On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 8:09 PM Gayle Dotts  wrote:

> Galveston problemmy beach house is in Gulf Shores Alabama. Just need a
> basic listen..no TX frequencies or two But is there a tone involved??
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 8:04 PM Christopher Boone via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> USCG marine freq info
>>
>> https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/United_States_Coast_Guard
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 7:59 PM Jeff Greer via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> 16's for calling the Coast Guard; they apparently don't like if you even
>>> "radio check" there.  After you call them there, they're likely to tell you
>>> to switch to 22 to keep 16 open.  9 is the "hailing channel."  69, 72, and
>>> a couple of others allow recreational boaters to talk to one another...
>>>
>>> Somebody around here likely knows the fun channels to monitor around
>>> Port of Houston, Galveston Bay, etc.
>>>
>>> I think a lot of kayak fishermen just use FRS/GMRS, though they may keep
>>> a marine VHF radio in the boat in case they get in trouble on the water...
>>> --
>>> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher Boone
>>> via BVARC 
>>> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 7:11 PM
>>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>>> *Cc:* Christopher Boone ; Darren Harrison <
>>> w5...@outlook.com>; Tom Watson 
>>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>>>
>>> Encryption is not used in Part 80 Marin
>>>
>>> So lots to listen to 🥲
>>>
>>> Chris WB5ITT
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:30 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Yes, you can unless it’s encrypted, but you probably wouldn’t hear that
>>> anyway. Haha.
>>>
>>> I thought the conversation was about talking to them, my bad. Exit stage
>>> left.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> Darren
>>> W5AKC
>>> --
>>> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Tom Watson via
>>> BVARC 
>>> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:25:58 PM
>>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>>> *Cc:* Tom Watson 
>>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>>>
>>> I think you can listen to anything.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:19 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Are those frequencies not outside VHF privileges for ham radio? Am I
>>> missing something??
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> W5AKC
>>>
>>> Darren
>>> W5AKC
>>> --
>>> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher Boone
>>> via BVARC 
>>> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:02:37 PM
>>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>>> *Cc:* Christopher Boone 
>>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>>>
>>> Calling freq Ch16 is 156.8
>>>
>>>
>>> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_VHF_radio#:~:text=It%20uses%20FM%20channels%20in,the%20VHF%20maritime%20mobile%20band
>>> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.m.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FMarine_VHF_radio%23%3A~%3Atext%3DIt%2520uses%2520FM%2520channels%2520in%2Cthe%2520VHF%2520maritime%2520mobile%2520band&data=05%7C01%7C%7C71b1359839364ab0b37b08daf8218c7b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638095120237788458%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RocxxXqOk2SPi5tEMVZzbvyeeIEnYZQVot8mgMYwIl8%3D&reserved=0>
>>> .
>>>
>>> The most important channels on your VHF radio are 13, 16, 19, 22, and 70.
>>>
>>> Channels 24-28 used to be interesting with phone calls but they are
>>> usually quiet now as cell phones came along...
>>>
>>> Chris WB5ITT
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 5:52 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello BVARC,
>>> Spending a lot of time at the beach.  Wanting to possibly tap into some
>>> marine frequencies with corresponding tones. Have several HT's 878UVII
>>> plus, ID-51
>>> thanks.
>>> 

Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Galveston problemmy beach house is in Gulf Shores Alabama. Just need a
basic listen..no TX frequencies or two But is there a tone involved??

On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 8:04 PM Christopher Boone via BVARC 
wrote:

> USCG marine freq info
>
> https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/United_States_Coast_Guard
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 7:59 PM Jeff Greer via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> 16's for calling the Coast Guard; they apparently don't like if you even
>> "radio check" there.  After you call them there, they're likely to tell you
>> to switch to 22 to keep 16 open.  9 is the "hailing channel."  69, 72, and
>> a couple of others allow recreational boaters to talk to one another...
>>
>> Somebody around here likely knows the fun channels to monitor around Port
>> of Houston, Galveston Bay, etc.
>>
>> I think a lot of kayak fishermen just use FRS/GMRS, though they may keep
>> a marine VHF radio in the boat in case they get in trouble on the water...
>> --
>> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher Boone
>> via BVARC 
>> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 7:11 PM
>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> *Cc:* Christopher Boone ; Darren Harrison <
>> w5...@outlook.com>; Tom Watson 
>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>>
>> Encryption is not used in Part 80 Marin
>>
>> So lots to listen to 🥲
>>
>> Chris WB5ITT
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:30 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Yes, you can unless it’s encrypted, but you probably wouldn’t hear that
>> anyway. Haha.
>>
>> I thought the conversation was about talking to them, my bad. Exit stage
>> left.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Darren
>> W5AKC
>> --
>> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Tom Watson via
>> BVARC 
>> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:25:58 PM
>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> *Cc:* Tom Watson 
>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>>
>> I think you can listen to anything.
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:19 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Are those frequencies not outside VHF privileges for ham radio? Am I
>> missing something??
>>
>> 73,
>> W5AKC
>>
>> Darren
>> W5AKC
>> --
>> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher Boone
>> via BVARC 
>> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:02:37 PM
>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> *Cc:* Christopher Boone 
>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>>
>> Calling freq Ch16 is 156.8
>>
>>
>> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_VHF_radio#:~:text=It%20uses%20FM%20channels%20in,the%20VHF%20maritime%20mobile%20band
>> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.m.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FMarine_VHF_radio%23%3A~%3Atext%3DIt%2520uses%2520FM%2520channels%2520in%2Cthe%2520VHF%2520maritime%2520mobile%2520band&data=05%7C01%7C%7C71b1359839364ab0b37b08daf8218c7b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638095120237788458%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RocxxXqOk2SPi5tEMVZzbvyeeIEnYZQVot8mgMYwIl8%3D&reserved=0>
>> .
>>
>> The most important channels on your VHF radio are 13, 16, 19, 22, and 70.
>>
>> Channels 24-28 used to be interesting with phone calls but they are
>> usually quiet now as cell phones came along...
>>
>> Chris WB5ITT
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 5:52 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hello BVARC,
>> Spending a lot of time at the beach.  Wanting to possibly tap into some
>> marine frequencies with corresponding tones. Have several HT's 878UVII
>> plus, ID-51
>> thanks.
>> 
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[BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Hello BVARC,
Spending a lot of time at the beach.  Wanting to possibly tap into some
marine frequencies with corresponding tones. Have several HT's 878UVII
plus, ID-51
thanks.

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[BVARC] DMR frequency

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

I have an Anytone 868UV radio and needing a DMR frequency for that radio.
I live in the north Richmond area and I have for a frequency 434.600 but
having problems with it and can't see where I even got that frequency.  It
dosen't seem to be in the Texas repeater book??

Thanks, Gayle
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Re: [BVARC] 3 element 10 meter Beam question

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Thanks for getting back to me!!

On Tue, Mar 23, 2021, 11:37 AM Gayle Dotts  wrote:

> Florida...I point it East
> Kentucky...I point it North-east
> Wisconsin...I point it North
>
> Every now and then, I do get those  states but for the most part its South
> America all over.
>
> On Tue, Mar 23, 2021, 10:25 AM Roy Storey via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Gayle, Daytime contacts are common on 10 meters during the daytime
>> because of what is called "Trans-equatorial Propagation". That is, signals
>> pass across the equator.
>> I won't go into specifics on this subject but if you will Google
>> "Trans-equatorial Propagation",  you will find detailed explanations that
>> will answer your question.
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 10:08 AM Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC <
>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Because with ionospheric propagation, the signals come back to earth in
>>> distinct rings at specified distances from you.  You can talk to people at
>>> that distance, but not to distances closer or farther away.
>>>
>>> If you want to know the why of that, then my explanation gets all kinds
>>> of hand-wavy, and not terribly convincing.  There is a frequency-dependent
>>> component and an angle-dependent component, but it's why NVIS works better
>>> on the "low bands" than on 10m.
>>> On 3/23/2021 10:00 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:
>>>
>>> 16 feet vs 22 feet height, as it pertains to takeoff and distance
>>> achieved.  I assume the higher the further is the rule.  How come, on days
>>> when on 10 meters (with propagation) I can contact all over South America
>>> but can not for the life of me get North Carolina or Kentucky or Florida
>>> during the day?
>>>
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Re: [BVARC] 3 element 10 meter Beam question

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Florida...I point it East
Kentucky...I point it North-east
Wisconsin...I point it North

Every now and then, I do get those  states but for the most part its South
America all over.

On Tue, Mar 23, 2021, 10:25 AM Roy Storey via BVARC  wrote:

> Gayle, Daytime contacts are common on 10 meters during the daytime because
> of what is called "Trans-equatorial Propagation". That is, signals pass
> across the equator.
> I won't go into specifics on this subject but if you will Google
> "Trans-equatorial Propagation",  you will find detailed explanations that
> will answer your question.
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 10:08 AM Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>> Because with ionospheric propagation, the signals come back to earth in
>> distinct rings at specified distances from you.  You can talk to people at
>> that distance, but not to distances closer or farther away.
>>
>> If you want to know the why of that, then my explanation gets all kinds
>> of hand-wavy, and not terribly convincing.  There is a frequency-dependent
>> component and an angle-dependent component, but it's why NVIS works better
>> on the "low bands" than on 10m.
>> On 3/23/2021 10:00 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:
>>
>> 16 feet vs 22 feet height, as it pertains to takeoff and distance
>> achieved.  I assume the higher the further is the rule.  How come, on days
>> when on 10 meters (with propagation) I can contact all over South America
>> but can not for the life of me get North Carolina or Kentucky or Florida
>> during the day?
>>
>> 
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[BVARC] 3 element 10 meter Beam question

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

16 feet vs 22 feet height, as it pertains to takeoff and distance
achieved.  I assume the higher the further is the rule.  How come, on days
when on 10 meters (with propagation) I can contact all over South America
but can not for the life of me get North Carolina or Kentucky or Florida
during the day?

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[BVARC] Security question I keep getting wrong for a DMR password..Help!!

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

What is the wavelength of the UHF band in centimeters?
Maybe I am just stupid...and I googled it too!   Still wrong

Dont want to sign this because I feel stupid!

Thanks
**5***

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[BVARC] Inverter question

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

My emergency contingency consists of 3 solar panels totaling 200+ watts
charging 3 Marine 12v batteries, then hooked up to an 2000 watt inverter.
All to run a 7 cubic foot chest freezer a couple of fans and some lights.
Had this since 2012 "end of the world scare" but never actually used in an
emergency until our BIG freeze.  It failed!!
Everything was charged up and working except my inverter.  When hooked up
it made a beeping sound and then shut down.. I read somewhere that they
might have an internal battery that might have failed.  Any thoughts?

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Re: [BVARC] beacon or not... CW or not?

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Thank you for your answers!

So I hear KSC5QD on 10 meters good does that mean the rest of the 10 meter
band is open or is it I just hear him because he is close  (within 20
miles) because he is the only one I heard all weekend long?

On Sun, Feb 28, 2021 at 11:02 PM Doug SEYLER via BVARC 
wrote:

> Looks like de KC5SQD/b for beacon.
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Feb 28, 2021, at 10:20 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
> >
> > 
> > Listening to 10 meters  to the only CW beacon on frequency at 28.251
> this weekend.  To help I have a downloaded morse code audio translator to
> help the massive blur of dat-dashes that I can't keep up with on my own.
> This particular one had spelled out ...DEKC5SQD/B..EL29GO.  Figured out the
> EL29GO as the grid square as to origin map but thought this beacon should
> have a callsign or something legible written out I thought. Found another
> CW on analog with the more gibberish followed by the grid square of origin
> too.  Is there talking actually going on in CW when it is found? First try
> at Morse Code for me.  Please advise.
> >
> > Gayle
> > WB5DOT
> > 
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[BVARC] beacon or not... CW or not?

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Listening to 10 meters  to the only CW beacon on frequency at 28.251 this
weekend.  To help I have a downloaded morse code audio translator to help
the massive blur of dat-dashes that I can't keep up with on my own.  This
particular one had spelled out ...DEKC5SQD/B..EL29GO.  Figured out the
EL29GO as the grid square as to origin map but thought this beacon should
have a callsign or something legible written out I thought. Found another
CW on analog with the more gibberish followed by the grid square of origin
too.  Is there talking actually going on in CW when it is found? First try
at Morse Code for me.  Please advise.

Gayle
WB5DOT

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[BVARC] Texas Net?

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

A year ago there was a weekday 10 meter "Texas net" ran by "AJ" KC5NMR is
it still operating?Frequency 28.360.00

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Re: [BVARC] Beam help please

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Ok got my SWR below 1.0

On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 12:29 PM Gayle Dotts  wrote:

> All my SWR readings are 3.0 the whole way across the board.
>
> On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 12:26 PM Gayle Dotts 
> wrote:
>
>> Any Matching bar tips, starter legnths for 10 Meters?  Got the 3 element
>> beam cut to specs and it's COLD OUTSIDE
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 10:19 AM James Burrough via BVARC <
>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Here is the spreadsheet we talked about. Make the adjustments, test it
>>> for SWR, adjust for best SWR with the matching bar.
>>>
>>> Jim, N5DTT
>>> On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 09:42:29 PM CST, Gayle Dotts via BVARC <
>>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Gayle Dotts WB5DOT...I talked on Ten-Ten last night, first time I had
>>> gone on the air in over a year. My problem in HF is a Imax200 20 feet up
>>> that I could only reach out 6 miles and a Siro SY 27-3 beam maybe 15 feet
>>> up and am having problems with my measurements as to why I am not getting
>>> out.  Could i get someone to look at it my element measurements for me??  I
>>> think I have got then screwed upI really need that beam to work for HF.  I
>>> am confused with the plan sheets Siro sent me relating it to the beam for
>>> 10 Meters!
>>>
>>> I really do appreciate it!!
>>> Gayle Dotts WB5DOT
>>> 713-203-3992
>>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Beam help please

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

All my SWR readings are 3.0 the whole way across the board.

On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 12:26 PM Gayle Dotts  wrote:

> Any Matching bar tips, starter legnths for 10 Meters?  Got the 3 element
> beam cut to specs and it's COLD OUTSIDE
>
> On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 10:19 AM James Burrough via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Here is the spreadsheet we talked about. Make the adjustments, test it
>> for SWR, adjust for best SWR with the matching bar.
>>
>> Jim, N5DTT
>> On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 09:42:29 PM CST, Gayle Dotts via BVARC <
>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Gayle Dotts WB5DOT...I talked on Ten-Ten last night, first time I had
>> gone on the air in over a year. My problem in HF is a Imax200 20 feet up
>> that I could only reach out 6 miles and a Siro SY 27-3 beam maybe 15 feet
>> up and am having problems with my measurements as to why I am not getting
>> out.  Could i get someone to look at it my element measurements for me??  I
>> think I have got then screwed upI really need that beam to work for HF.  I
>> am confused with the plan sheets Siro sent me relating it to the beam for
>> 10 Meters!
>>
>> I really do appreciate it!!
>> Gayle Dotts WB5DOT
>> 713-203-3992
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Beam help please

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Any Matching bar tips, starter legnths for 10 Meters?  Got the 3 element
beam cut to specs and it's COLD OUTSIDE

On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 10:19 AM James Burrough via BVARC 
wrote:

> Here is the spreadsheet we talked about. Make the adjustments, test it for
> SWR, adjust for best SWR with the matching bar.
>
> Jim, N5DTT
> On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 09:42:29 PM CST, Gayle Dotts via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Gayle Dotts WB5DOT...I talked on Ten-Ten last night, first time I had gone
> on the air in over a year. My problem in HF is a Imax200 20 feet up that I
> could only reach out 6 miles and a Siro SY 27-3 beam maybe 15 feet up and
> am having problems with my measurements as to why I am not getting out.
> Could i get someone to look at it my element measurements for me??  I think
> I have got then screwed upI really need that beam to work for HF.  I am
> confused with the plan sheets Siro sent me relating it to the beam for 10
> Meters!
>
> I really do appreciate it!!
> Gayle Dotts WB5DOT
> 713-203-3992
> 
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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] N5XZ Antenna Party

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

I will help out.

Gayle Dotts
WB5DOT

On Wed, Jul 17, 2019 at 10:13 PM gmuller885 via BVARC 
wrote:

> Sorry. I am out. Church you know.
>
>
>
> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
>
>  Original message 
> From: Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC 
> Date: 7/17/19 3:19 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: BVARC Reflector 
> Cc: Allen Brier N5XZ , tdxs-l...@tdxs.net
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] N5XZ Antenna Party
>
> OK, plans changed. Mark Landress, WB5ANN will be coming over Sunday
> morning, 8am to take the antenna down. We will need another couple of guys
> to assist and then breakfast is on me. Please let me know if you can make
> it.
>
> There's still the nice, cool swimming pool...
>
> Allen N5XZ
>
> -Original Message-
> From: n5xz
> Sent: Jul 17, 2019 11:59 AM
> To: Allen Brier
> Cc: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net
> Subject: Re: [tdxs-list] N5XZ Antenna Party
>
>
> I am learning towards doing it early  Saturday morning.
>
> One of my EHU's is broken from a tornado that came through during Harvey.
>
> Allen N5XZ
>
>
>
> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
>
>  Original message 
> From: n...@earthlink.net
> Date: 7/16/19 7:59 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: Allen Brier 
> Cc: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net
> Subject: [tdxs-list] N5XZ Antenna Party
>
> I am thinking about taking the SteppIR down this weekend or next. Is
> anyone available to assist?
>
>
>
> *Allen R. Brier N5XZ*
>
> *1515 Windloch Lane*
>
> *Richmond, TX 77406*
>
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[BVARC] Anytone 868 Code plug

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Been working with mine Anytone 868 for weeks now.  Cant get any digital TX
or RX.  Analog works just fine my antenna good, cable good.  Must be
something in my code plug.  Could someone please send me a code plug for
the 868?
Thank you very much,
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[BVARC] Talk group

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Hi Michael,

My problems all fixed by sending in my 868 and getting a replacement radio
back yesterday under warranty.  The original 868 WAS discovered by Anytone
868 REP as defective!  I am getting Tx & Rx great with Digital DMR TG 310 &
TG 311 easily!!
What other TG are you able to get other than the 3XX series?  All the other
TG I have in my code plug come up silent. TG13, TG 99, TG113 etc and tried
different time slots on them too.  I have discovered the "TG 4000" which
disconnect and clears the TG hold on the ZUMspot to supposedly open me up
to go to another TG but not able to tie into any other Talk groups yet.
How about you?
Any advise?

Gayle
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Re: [BVARC] Wires X or Fusion repeater

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Thanks Glenn,

Seems like I have to play "Mother may I..." for warranty work with Yaesu.

Gayle
WB5DOT

On Thu, Jan 31, 2019 at 3:13 PM Glenn Anderson via BVARC 
wrote:

> That list is for dmr not fusion.
>
>
>
>  Original message 
> From: Louis House via BVARC 
> Date: 1/31/19 14:07 (GMT-06:00)
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: Louis House 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Wires X or Fusion repeater
>
> https://dmrtexas.net/repeaters/
>
>
>
> I did not see a listing for any 444.000 repeater in Texas.
>
> Unless it is a new install it may not exist.
>
>
>
>
>
> Louis, W3RZ
>
> Dad #1 for Life
>
> CWops #1963 for life
>
> TDXS # 204
>
> TARS for Life
>
> B-VARC for Life
>
>
>
> CW the original Digital !
>
>
>
> *From: *Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> *Sent: *Thursday, January 31, 2019 13:42
> *To: *BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc: *Gayle Dotts 
> *Subject: *Re: [BVARC] Wires X or Fusion repeater
>
>
>
> Yaesu tech support wants me to check if this repeater "444.000' pl 103 is
> up and is running Wires "X" *AND* people *ARE* using it for Wires "X",
> before they will look at it or accept it for repair or replacement under
> its warranty.which is less than 1 year plus the also 3 year extended
> warranty it has.
>
>
>
> Gayle
>
> WB5DOT
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 31, 2019 at 11:14 AM Gayle Dotts 
> wrote:
>
> Hello... Got an Yaesu FTM 100d and had problems connecti*ng for weeks to
> my usual repeater for WiresX  connections WB5TUF 444.000 PL 103.5
>  Could I get a verification on frequency and PL nmber on this.  Thanks.*
>
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] Wires X or Fusion repeater

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Yaesu tech support wants me to check if this repeater "444.000' pl 103 is
up and is running Wires "X" *AND* people *ARE* using it for Wires "X",
before they will look at it or accept it for repair or replacement under
its warranty.which is less than 1 year plus the also 3 year extended
warranty it has.

Gayle
WB5DOT

On Thu, Jan 31, 2019 at 11:14 AM Gayle Dotts  wrote:

> Hello... Got an Yaesu FTM 100d and had problems connecti*ng for weeks to
> my usual repeater for WiresX  connections WB5TUF 444.000 PL 103.5
>  Could I get a verification on frequency and PL nmber on this.  Thanks.*
>
> *Gayle*
> *WB5DOT*
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[BVARC] Wires X or Fusion repeater

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Hello... Got an Yaesu FTM 100d and had problems connecti*ng for weeks to my
usual repeater for WiresX  connections WB5TUF 444.000 PL 103.5
 Could I get a verification on frequency and PL nmber on this.  Thanks.*

*Gayle*
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Re: [BVARC] PI-Star / DMR advise

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Michael,

Can I get a copy of your codeplug?

Having problems.

Gayle Dotts
WB5DOT

On Sat, Jan 26, 2019 at 1:47 PM Michael Donoghue via BVARC 
wrote:

> I believe 446.500 but i’m out of band and need to bring it down. So in the
> general configuration section your hotspot frequency is what needs to be in
> the radio frequency box.
> Mike
>
> On Sat, Jan 26, 2019 at 1:25 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the comeback Michael.  What frequency are you using that is
>> showing up on the PI-Star?
>>
>> Gayle WB5DOT
>>
>> On Sat, Jan 26, 2019 at 12:33 PM Michael Donoghue via BVARC <
>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Gayle
>>>
>>> I have the Zumspot on now and I don’t see those two choices
>>> under”General Configuration” when DMR is active. Just a radio frequency
>>> choice which will be your Zumspot frequency.
>>>
>>> Mike KG5BMS
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jan 25, 2019 at 5:28 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Been without my computer for over 2 months and my hard drive froze on
>>>> me.  I lost all my DMR stuff without a backup..my bad.  Had a question to
>>>> someone who has a Zumspot with pi-Star on DMR ..
>>>> Here in Houston what In the Pi-Star software "General
>>>> Configuration" what is the...
>>>>
>>>> Radio Frequency RX:___?
>>>> Radio Frequency TX: ___?  PLease advise
>>>>
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Re: [BVARC] PI-Star / DMR advise

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Thanks for the comeback Michael.  What frequency are you using that is
showing up on the PI-Star?

Gayle WB5DOT

On Sat, Jan 26, 2019 at 12:33 PM Michael Donoghue via BVARC 
wrote:

> Gayle
>
> I have the Zumspot on now and I don’t see those two choices under”General
> Configuration” when DMR is active. Just a radio frequency choice which will
> be your Zumspot frequency.
>
> Mike KG5BMS
>
> On Fri, Jan 25, 2019 at 5:28 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Been without my computer for over 2 months and my hard drive froze on
>> me.  I lost all my DMR stuff without a backup..my bad.  Had a question to
>> someone who has a Zumspot with pi-Star on DMR ..
>> Here in Houston what In the Pi-Star software "General Configuration"
>> what is the...
>>
>> Radio Frequency RX:___?
>> Radio Frequency TX: ___?  PLease advise
>>
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>> WB5DOT
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[BVARC] PI-Star / DMR advise

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Been without my computer for over 2 months and my hard drive froze on me.
I lost all my DMR stuff without a backup..my bad.  Had a question to
someone who has a Zumspot with pi-Star on DMR ..
Here in Houston what In the Pi-Star software "General Configuration"
what is the...

Radio Frequency RX:___?
Radio Frequency TX: ___?  PLease advise

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[BVARC] C-Bridge commsystems Speaker

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Does anyone have the email address to C-bridgecom Systems guest speaker at
the BVARC club meeting a month ago?

Gayle WB5DOT
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Re: [BVARC] DMR codeplug

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Keith,

In case you have not yet done it.get your DMR User ID number you will
need tha number to get DMR going.

Gayle
WB5DOT

On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 5:57 PM Gayle Dotts  wrote:

> Yours is in an unopened box..."newbie"mine is due in Tuesday! Was able
> to get a 4 year extended warranty on it for $3.99...that's  2022.  I will
> keep you in the loop on the codeplug.  I would totally welcome working
> together with you on this my cell is 713.203.3992  I am just as new on all
> this too.
>
> 73
> Gayle Dotts
> WB5DOT
>
> On Wed, Jul 11, 2018, 12:06 PM Keith Dutson via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> I also have one of those radios.  It is still in the unopened box.  It
>> has 3100 battery and GPS options.  Let me know what you find, and if you
>> want to work together.
>>
>>
>>
>> 73, Keith NM5G
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* BVARC  *On Behalf Of *Gayle Dotts via
>> BVARC
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 10, 2018 10:47 PM
>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> *Cc:* Gayle Dotts 
>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] DMR codeplug
>>
>>
>>
>> Talk groups local and nation wide type items, yes is the type I was
>> looking for. DMR is more daunting than I expected. Thanks for your help.
>>
>> Gayle
>>
>> WB5DOT
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 10:20 PM Michael Donoghue via BVARC <
>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>>
>> Ok. You ultimately want to load Talk Groups I would assume for local,
>> nation wide and global correct?
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 10:16 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Mike,
>>
>>
>>
>> I am connected to a facebook page for anytone 868 users their codeplug is
>> weighted toward New York.  I was hoping for something from a little closer
>> to Houston.
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>>
>>
>> Gayle
>>
>> WB5DOT
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 9:44 PM Michael Donoghue via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Gayle. Is there an Anytone 868 Facebook group page? I know Tytera / TYT
>> MD 380/390, MD 2017 radios all have FB pages with file sections. Typically
>> they will have a generic code plug you can download and modify with your
>> DMR ID and call sign. You might also try the Grapevine Radio web or FB
>> page. Best of luck.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mike, KG5BMS
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 9:40 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Looking for a Anytone 868 DMR codeplug. Any help would be apreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>> Gayle
>>
>> WB5DOT
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [BVARC] DMR codeplug

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Yours is in an unopened box..."newbie"mine is due in Tuesday! Was able
to get a 4 year extended warranty on it for $3.99...that's  2022.  I will
keep you in the loop on the codeplug.  I would totally welcome working
together with you on this my cell is 713.203.3992  I am just as new on all
this too.

73
Gayle Dotts
WB5DOT

On Wed, Jul 11, 2018, 12:06 PM Keith Dutson via BVARC 
wrote:

> I also have one of those radios.  It is still in the unopened box.  It has
> 3100 battery and GPS options.  Let me know what you find, and if you want
> to work together.
>
>
>
> 73, Keith NM5G
>
>
>
> *From:* BVARC  *On Behalf Of *Gayle Dotts via
> BVARC
> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 10, 2018 10:47 PM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* Gayle Dotts 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] DMR codeplug
>
>
>
> Talk groups local and nation wide type items, yes is the type I was
> looking for. DMR is more daunting than I expected. Thanks for your help.
>
> Gayle
>
> WB5DOT
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 10:20 PM Michael Donoghue via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Ok. You ultimately want to load Talk Groups I would assume for local,
> nation wide and global correct?
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 10:16 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Thanks Mike,
>
>
>
> I am connected to a facebook page for anytone 868 users their codeplug is
> weighted toward New York.  I was hoping for something from a little closer
> to Houston.
>
> Thank you.
>
>
>
> Gayle
>
> WB5DOT
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 9:44 PM Michael Donoghue via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Gayle. Is there an Anytone 868 Facebook group page? I know Tytera / TYT MD
> 380/390, MD 2017 radios all have FB pages with file sections. Typically
> they will have a generic code plug you can download and modify with your
> DMR ID and call sign. You might also try the Grapevine Radio web or FB
> page. Best of luck.
>
>
>
> Mike, KG5BMS
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 9:40 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Looking for a Anytone 868 DMR codeplug. Any help would be apreciated.
>
>
>
> Gayle
>
> WB5DOT
>
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] DMR codeplug

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Talk groups local and nation wide type items, yes is the type I was looking
for. DMR is more daunting than I expected. Thanks for your help.
Gayle
WB5DOT

On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 10:20 PM Michael Donoghue via BVARC 
wrote:

> Ok. You ultimately want to load Talk Groups I would assume for local,
> nation wide and global correct?
>
> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 10:16 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks Mike,
>>
>> I am connected to a facebook page for anytone 868 users their codeplug is
>> weighted toward New York.  I was hoping for something from a little closer
>> to Houston.
>> Thank you.
>>
>> Gayle
>> WB5DOT
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 9:44 PM Michael Donoghue via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Gayle. Is there an Anytone 868 Facebook group page? I know Tytera / TYT
>>> MD 380/390, MD 2017 radios all have FB pages with file sections. Typically
>>> they will have a generic code plug you can download and modify with your
>>> DMR ID and call sign. You might also try the Grapevine Radio web or FB
>>> page. Best of luck.
>>>
>>> Mike, KG5BMS
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 9:40 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Looking for a Anytone 868 DMR codeplug. Any help would be apreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Gayle
>>>> WB5DOT
>>>>
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Re: [BVARC] DMR codeplug

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Thanks Mike,

I am connected to a facebook page for anytone 868 users their codeplug is
weighted toward New York.  I was hoping for something from a little closer
to Houston.
Thank you.

Gayle
WB5DOT

On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 9:44 PM Michael Donoghue via BVARC 
wrote:

> Gayle. Is there an Anytone 868 Facebook group page? I know Tytera / TYT MD
> 380/390, MD 2017 radios all have FB pages with file sections. Typically
> they will have a generic code plug you can download and modify with your
> DMR ID and call sign. You might also try the Grapevine Radio web or FB
> page. Best of luck.
>
> Mike, KG5BMS
>
> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 9:40 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Looking for a Anytone 868 DMR codeplug. Any help would be apreciated.
>>
>> Gayle
>> WB5DOT
>>
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[BVARC] DMR codeplug

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Looking for a Anytone 868 DMR codeplug. Any help would be apreciated.

Gayle
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Re: [BVARC] BVRAC Meeting -- DMR Additional Information

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Rick,

Thinking on adding the Anytone D868uv radio.  Have you yourself grabbed a
radio for DMR yet?  Yes programming may be tough on the radio itself, I
have a ZUMspot which will program DMR-DStar-Fusion radios and excicute
programs for you...link and unlink connections.  It did for my DStar radio
with out actually touching the radio itself to get connections and change
connections around for comms.

Gayle Dotts
WB5DOT

On Sun, Jun 17, 2018 at 4:01 PM Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC <
bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

> Matt Cline, K3JMC,  gave an enjoyable talk about DMR at the Thursday BVARC
> meeting , but I wanted to know, in addition to what he told us, "how" to do
> it.
>
> I found the following article on the web that was also published in QST.
> It provides more "cookbook" information.  You might be able to put it all
> together after reading it.
>
> http://www.trbo.org/docs/Amateur_Radio_Guide_to_DMR.pdf
>
> Enjoy and good luck.
>
> 73... Rick -- W5RH
> Rick Hiller
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[BVARC] IRLP node repeater

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Looking for someone or somewhere here in Houston with a working IRLP node
repeater.

Thanks Gyale
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[BVARC] Icom id-51 help

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

I had sent an email to BVARC last week asking if anyone had a Icom ID-51a.
I need some help with mine for DStar.  I've been reading manuals and videos
for weeks and getting nowhere.  My 51 is good on 146.940, 146.920 and all
analogue stations.  DStar  I get RX good just no TX.  I will come over
so one needs to drive anywhere except me, I'll buy diner, bring beer and a
thank you card ..just looking for help guys if you would please.

Thank you,
Gayle
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[BVARC] Dstar help

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Have a icom 51a and need DStar help. Been working on it for over a week and
getting frustrated.  A little help would be nice...I hope this request
makes the post.

Gayle Dotts
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[BVARC] Icom id-51a plus2 help

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Is there anyone in BVARC that owns a id-51a plus2 radio?  Been working with
Dstar for a week and as for DStar I've heard nothing except a repeater
callsign on the hour.  Annalouge is fine (2 meters and 70 CM).  It's just
the DStar!!

Thank you guys,
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Re: [BVARC] Call sign change

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Wire Beam 5 Duty On Tower

On Fri, May 11, 2018, 9:59 PM Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC 
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> Nice Gayle...how about
>
> *K*ilowatt *B*reaking *5* *D*irty *O*ld *T*ri-banders
>
> Rick Hiller
> *The Radio Hotel*  -- W5RH
>
>
>
> On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 12:28 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> As of today the FCC has granted my request for a vanity call sign.  Now
>> WB5DOT is Gayle Dotts call sign.  Please see that it is reflected in the
>> BVARC club.
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Gayle Dotts
>> WB5DOT
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[BVARC] Call sign change

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

As of today the FCC has granted my request for a vanity call sign.  Now
WB5DOT is Gayle Dotts call sign.  Please see that it is reflected in the
BVARC club.

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[BVARC] ICOM DI-51a plus 2 (D-star)

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

What repeaters can I hit good from Grand Parkway 99 and Westheimer Parkway?
antenna Diamond X300 up 15 feet.

Thanks,
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[BVARC] SharkRF openSPOT help

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Need to visit someone with this Shark and my laptop to get it just
started!  I can't  even get it to connect to it's  own server over the
web.  All I've seen are blinking lights and I'm  about ready to give up.
Been trying with tech support for a few days email style and getting
nowhere!  Does anyone have one of these?

Gayle
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Re: [BVARC] Allstar connecting help

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Yes tried another repeater.  One problem my new radio Yaesu FTM100drthe
(* key) is a VFO/ Memory mode switch so when I hit * to give AllStar
commands the radio switches VFO and memory and dosen't run the AllStar like
the youtube videos say. Its a  new radio as of 7 days ago.  Trying to
connect to specific node type repeaters in Alabama and Florida to get beach
conditions.
I own a rent house 100 feet off the beach in Gulf Shores Alabama and trying
to get in touch with the locals especially during hurricane months.
Thought the FTM100dr with its fusion would give me node rooms like the
ALABAMA LINK room to do this... which it does...BUT more people from all
over America and world are on it more than people from Alabama.  Which led
me to an AllStar setup to connect to a speciific node and the people
there.  Not having much luck...Need advise..

Gayle Dotts
KF5LVZ.soon to be N5DOT

On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 5:58 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
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> Did you try another repeater?
>
> Mike Hardwick.
>
> > On Apr 21, 2018, at 5:23 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
> >
> > A long time ago I was able to connect on a node thru AllStar using my
> radio by connecting up to a repeater AllStar equipped an by a series of *3
> (followed by the node number I was wanting to connect to) to connect
> anywhere*71 to disconnect  I try now on a AllStar repeater 146.920
> and nothing. Anyone know how to work AllStar?? Please advise.
> >
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[BVARC] Allstar connecting help

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

A long time ago I was able to connect on a node thru AllStar using my radio
by connecting up to a repeater AllStar equipped an by a series of *3
(followed by the node number I was wanting to connect to) to connect
anywhere*71 to disconnect  I try now on a AllStar repeater 146.920
and nothing. Anyone know how to work AllStar?? Please advise.

Gayle
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Re: [BVARC] 2/70 uhf/vhf home base antenna

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Thanks Mike,

I was trying to connect to Digital Fusion repeaters but DMR I know nothing
about.  Antenna is on top of my chimney, I have no building shielding with
a good line of sight...open fields to my north and north-east. Using rg8x
power at 25 watts.  I live at FM 1093 and FM 723 Westheimer Lakes
subdivision. Thought I had good reception with initial connection (new just
got radio 4 days ago) but had totally no connection on 444.000 from Friday
through to Sunday night at 10pm which worried me. Thought it was my
FTM100dr so I kept resetting it to factory default settings all weekend. It
finally it connected for me Sunday at 10pm. That's why I thought it might
be my antenna.   Please advise. Thank you for your help.

Gayle
KF5LVZ


On Mon, Apr 16, 2018, 12:15 AM Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
wrote:

> Need more information than you provided:
>
>
>
> 1.   Are you talking about analog repeater or digital repeater?
>
> 2.   There are not very many digital/fusion repeaters in Houston.
> There are many more UHF DMR repeaters in the area.
>
> 3.   You did not say what part of Houston you are in. I checked the
> BVARC roster and couldn’t find your address.
>
> 4.   How much power are you using? Twenty five to thirty watts should
> hit anything around Houston, especially if the repeater has some height to
> it - >500’.
>
> 5.   What kind of coax are you using? For UHF you need to be using
> LMR400.
>
> 6.   Are you shielded behind a building between you and the 444.000
> repeater?
>
> 7.   Are you shielded behind any other structures for the other
> fusion repeaters. Several of the DMR repeaters have handheld coverage
> around Houston.
>
> 8.   You just may need more height on the antenna. You can use Google
> Earth and do a profile to see if there is any “dirt” between you and the
> repeater.
>
> 9.   If you have decent coverage on analog – 20 to 30 miles – then
> your installation is fine. I would try and get about 30’ feet if you could.
> That does help you get over the ground clutter.
>
> 10.   You could go to the 50A but it only offer 1.8db gain on UHF and 1.5
> on VHF. That is not a big improvement on VHF/UHF. As I mentioned, elevation
> would be the thing to work on.
>
>
>
> Of course the repeater could be sick and that is all you are going to get.
>
>
>
> Lots of variables to consider before changing antennas.
>
>
>
> Mike
>
> N5VCX
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Gayle Dotts
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> *Sent:* Sunday, April 15, 2018 11:05 PM
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> *Cc:* Gayle Dotts
> *Subject:* [BVARC] 2/70 uhf/vhf home base antenna
>
>
>
> Currently have a Diamond 30a up 18 feet. With my FTM100dr rig only hitting
> 444.000 repeater off and on. I think I am needing an upgrade. would
> a Diamond 50a work better?
>
>
>
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[BVARC] 2/70 uhf/vhf home base antenna

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Currently have a Diamond 30a up 18 feet. With my FTM100dr rig only hitting
444.000 repeater off and on. I think I am needing an upgrade. would
a Diamond 50a work better?

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[BVARC] Connecting to a repeater for WIRES-X

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Fixing to get a new Yaesu FTM-100dr rig with WIRES-X digital capabilities
on board.  Has any one had a problem connecting to a WIRES-X repeater here
in Houston or Dallas?  Just wondering because my analog rig Alinco DR-735
with a diamond 30A 2meter/70cm antenna could only connect to 6 or 7
repeaters at best here.  I know we are talking apples to oranges...analog
to digital but I thought I would ask.  Please advise.

Thank you,
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[BVARC] Baofeng repeater distance check

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Looking to buy a Baofeng F8HP UHF/VHF with an upgraded 16" whip antenna.
Will I be able to reach the 146.940 repeater (13.7 miles from my house)?
Located at the corner FM 723 and FM 1093.  Need to know before I buy one.

Thanks
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Re: [BVARC] Amp SWR problem

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Amp is an Ameritron 811 but all is good now and SWR is in a better place.

Thanks Guys

Gayle KF5LVZ

P.S. upgrading my Solorcon iMAX 2000 (5.1 dBi gain) next week to a Sirio
SY27-3 3 element beam (10.6 dBi gain)

On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 10:53 PM, Gayle Dotts  wrote:

> Figured it out guys... one of the lines ALC Jack had come loose and I
> didn't see it.  My BAD reconnected it and away we go WATTAGE!
>
> Thanks
>
> On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 9:57 PM, Michael Donoghue via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>> I've never had an amp Gayle. AJ5Y Pat would know. I usually talk to him
>> in morning on the 940 repeater. Did I hear you on the 7pm 28.360 net
>> tonight?
>>
>> On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 9:41 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> When amp is in line but off (running barefoot) connected to the
>>> receiver. I run the SWR and the results are 1.1 to 1.2 all good, reports on
>>> Tx is good.  When I run the amp "on" the receiver's SWR is all pegged out
>>> at 3.0..  The amp settings for the frequency I am running is correct as
>>> to the plate and the load as is the receiver's power % settings. Any Ideas?
>>>
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Re: [BVARC] Amp SWR problem

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Figured it out guys... one of the lines ALC Jack had come loose and I
didn't see it.  My BAD reconnected it and away we go WATTAGE!

Thanks

On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 9:57 PM, Michael Donoghue via BVARC  wrote:

> I've never had an amp Gayle. AJ5Y Pat would know. I usually talk to him in
> morning on the 940 repeater. Did I hear you on the 7pm 28.360 net tonight?
>
> On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 9:41 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> When amp is in line but off (running barefoot) connected to the receiver.
>> I run the SWR and the results are 1.1 to 1.2 all good, reports on Tx is
>> good.  When I run the amp "on" the receiver's SWR is all pegged out at
>> 3.0..  The amp settings for the frequency I am running is correct as to
>> the plate and the load as is the receiver's power % settings. Any Ideas?
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[BVARC] Amp SWR problem

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

When amp is in line but off (running barefoot) connected to the receiver. I
run the SWR and the results are 1.1 to 1.2 all good, reports on Tx is
good.  When I run the amp "on" the receiver's SWR is all pegged out at
3.0..  The amp settings for the frequency I am running is correct as to
the plate and the load as is the receiver's power % settings. Any Ideas?


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[BVARC] Civil lawyer help

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We need the name of a good civil lawyer.  Over the weekend my wife and
daughter was hit and driven into a freeway column going 55 MPH. I am
blessed that I am not widowed and lost all of my family today!  Truck was
totaled, wife suffered 3 breaks in leg, 4 ribs, cracked sternum and facial
damage, daughter too. The accident was ticketed against the other driver,
20 years old, who has no insurance and we do have witnesses.  Our insurance
is full on our truck as it should be.  My wife and I have been without jobs
for over a year.  I have medical insurance and so does my daughter but my
wife does not.  We need a civil lawyer to help us.  With hundreds of
lawyers here in Houston not ALL of them are good lawyers. I am lifting this
up to BVARC as a “S.O.S.” and hoping for a name.



Thank you,

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Re: [BVARC] CQ Worldwide SSB contest - Lots of DX stations on the air

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When I do just 10-10... what do I do just give my 10-10 number onlly,
or is there other bits of information?

On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 9:34 AM, NIzar Mullani via BVARC 
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> For those of you who need some DX countries, this weekend is going to be
> superb for DX. Lots of countries will be on the air. Tune across the bands
> and call a station you can hear. Once they respond, give them your exchange
> ’59 04’. The 04 is your CQ zone.
>
>
>
> Here are the rules for the contest if you want to participate and be
> serious. If not, just have fun calling the DX stations and work as many
> countries as you can. http://www.cqww.com/rules.htm
>
>
>
> Remember, they will be looking for your call. So, give them a call.
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Re: [BVARC] General License Exam

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What did you use to study and for how long did you study?


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> Wonderful news Mike!  Congratulations!!
>
> JP, K5JPP
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Re: [BVARC] Height for a rotatable 10 meter dipole

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Thank you James!

The web site does give good facts and figures concerning off the ground.
My thoughts are a side of house roof deployment upwards has half of the
rotatable antenna over a roof 9 feet off the gronnd starting at the roof
edge and covering half of the antennas pattern.  I would think that should
account for some action-reaction on the antenna itself.  Just a thought.

Gayle Dotts
KF5LVZ

On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 10:42 AM, James Burrough via BVARC 
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> The website below has good information that will go a long way to answer
> your question. Look at the elevation as fractions of wavelength and
> relative gain in the favored direction (for your dipole, perpendicular in
> both directions).
>
> Dipole Height <http://www.qsl.net/aa3rl/ant2.html>
>
> Dipole Height
> <http://www.qsl.net/aa3rl/ant2.html>
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, October 3, 2017 10:19 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> I have home made "rotatable" 10 meter dipole out of alum tubing and
> mounted on a metal push up mast located 2 feet off the side of my house
> having a *regular roof slant*. I will push it up from there to a given
> height. How high up off the roof do I need to go for optimum RX/TX...or
> is it as high as I can go would be best. Please advise.
>
> Thank you
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[BVARC] Height for a rotatable 10 meter dipole

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

I have home made "rotatable" 10 meter dipole out of alum tubing and mounted
on a metal push up mast located 2 feet off the side of my house having
a *regular
roof slant*. I will push it up from there to a given height. How high up
off the roof do I need to go for optimum RX/TX...or is it as high as I
can go would be best. Please advise.

Thank you
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[BVARC] HF recording software for TX and RX contacts

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Is there any recording software for PC that records both RX an TX on
contacts.  I have been trying Voice Meeter Bananna which gets RX through
the PC headphone good but the TX through the PC microphone sounds way off
and mumbled.  Any outer programs that  might work?

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[BVARC] HF amplifier debate

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Looking at HF amplifiers 200-300 amp range for and seeing $1,000 plus
Armetrons and vintage heathkit 30 year old rellics that may work as my only
choices.  Also seeing the solid state RM Italy HLA-300 PLUS which does
looks good as a possible selection. any thoughts?

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[BVARC] UHF 70cm frequencies

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Scanned my UHF radio tons and only found one frequency 444.300  PL123.0
operating at all hours of the day and night, which is fantastic but
wondering if that is the only one for Harris - Ft. Bend - Montgomery County?
I enjoy listening in and occasionally joining in, could someone please
advise.

Thanks
Gayle
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Re: [BVARC] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

And the "Spectre" (actually a small spy plane used by Border Patrol I
think).  It is circling over Houston.
123.450 MHz AM.

Does that 123.450 have a + or - and a PL tone??
Gayle
KF5LVZ

On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 12:22 PM, rodney martinez via BVARC  wrote:

> You can listen in on the inter-chopper comms on:
> 51.900 MHz
>
> And the "Spectre" (actually a small spy plane used by Border Patrol I
> think).  It is circling over Houston.
> 123.450 MHz AM
>
> Best Regards,
> Rodney J. Martinez
> Intellitech Automation, Inc.
> IS Networld Vendor
> 832-423-5640 <(832)%20423-5640> (Cellphone)
> 8816-326-49843 (Satphone)
> KC5MZK (Ham Callsign)
>
>
> On Tuesday, August 29, 2017 12:10 PM, Dwayne Jones via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Just stay with the name brand radios ( Alinco, Icom, Kenwood, Yeasu Not in
> that order but one of those) and you should be fine.
>
> Dwayne
> KB5YTA
>
> On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 11:39 AM, Paul Noll via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> I'm looking to buy a good HT. 2 meter band, not much need for a dual band
> at this point. Could someone recommend a good one. Kenwood K20A looks good
> or maybe a Yaesu or icom ? Suggestions, pros, cons, any experience with
> these ?
>
> Thanks !!!
>
> Paul Noll
> KG5MHD
> Love your pets, they want and deserve it !!!
>
> On Aug 29, 2017, at 9:37 AM, rodney martinez via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Ive been monitoring just the Southwest HPD dispatch during this whole
> storm window.  We are not seeing it on TV, but burglaries and looting have
> been relentless since the water started going down.  They are backed up at
> least a couple dozen calls this morning.  Even the Valero's near Chimney
> Rock and North Braeswood has been looted, and it serves as sort of a
> staging area the police stay at regularly.  I was told that even the
> Beldens grocery store got looted, but I have not verified this.  Walked the
> area and saw they have barricaded the doors at Beldens with stacks of
> pallets, and a sign on front saying Armed Guard Inside.  Dont even think
> that it is all peaceful out there.
>
> Best Regards,
> Rodney J. Martinez
> Intellitech Automation, Inc.
> IS Networld Vendor
> 832-423-5640 (Cellphone)
> 8816-326-49843 (Satphone)
> KC5MZK (Ham Callsign)
>
>
> On Tuesday, August 29, 2017 8:03 AM, Ravi Patrick Ratnala via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Completely legal, but most services have moved to trunking systems on
> 800-900 MHz.  You'll need a trunk tracking radio to keep up, but you can
> get "bits and pieces" just by scanning those freqs with an old fashioned
> scanner (if you have those bands covered).
>
> It's also legal for police to encrypt channels if necessary, and you'll
> find that tactical freqs are often encrypted accordingly.  But the vast
> majority is open for the public to hear.
>
> This is the radio I have, covers all those systems and more:
>
> https://www.amazon.com/Uniden- BCD436HP-HomePatrol-Digital-
> Handheld/dp/B00I33XDAK
> <https://www.amazon.com/Uniden-BCD436HP-HomePatrol-Digital-Handheld/dp/B00I33XDAK>
>
> 73,
> KF5YHP
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Aug 29, 2017, at 7:13 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
> >
> > Out of curiosity is it allowed to listen in on our radios?  I looked up
> scanner frequencies of 460.XXX range with a PL123.0 and scanned up and down
> but heard nothing.  Maybe it's blocked somehow.  Just wanting to listen in
> since we are in all this hurricane and flooded event situation.  Any advise?
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[BVARC] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Out of curiosity is it allowed to listen in on our radios?  I looked up
scanner frequencies of 460.XXX range with a PL123.0 and scanned up and down
but heard nothing.  Maybe it's blocked somehow.  Just wanting to listen in
since we are in all this hurricane and flooded event situation.  Any advise?
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[BVARC] Solar Eclipse effect?

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

On 10 meters tonight and 8 contacts similtaniously at the same time all
over the band.  I have never seen that!!  Fantastic.. SFI is at 87
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Re: [BVARC] Fw: Electronic & Radio Equipment Cleanout

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Hi Eddie,
yes I am interested.  Looking for HF antennas if any around or coax.  Thanks
Gayle Dotts
KF5LVZ

On Tue, Aug 15, 2017 at 12:39 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
wrote:

>
>
>
> - Forwarded Message -
> *From:* Richard 
> *To:* "i...@bvarc.org" 
> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 11:26:29 AM CDT
> *Subject:* Electronic & Radio Equipment Cleanout
>
> BVARC Club,
>
>
>
> I have some old electronic and radio equipment I would like to clean out
> of my garage.  Some of it was passed on to me years ago by Hams and I would
> like to continue that.  Most of the equipment has tubes, some may work and
> some may not.
>
>
>
> Please contact me if you are interested in more details of the equipment.
> I am happy to give it away to good homes.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> *Richard Brownlee*
>
> Phone:  832-724-8420 <(832)%20724-8420>
>
> Email:  x2...@sbcglobal.net
>
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Re: [BVARC] Cable question

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

In so much as the RFC is considerably less than the LMR by almost 50% makes
me wonder if indeed it is less performance wize than the LMR.  I have
looked around for the specs on RFC but haven't found anything...but have
found specs on the LMR stating loss per foot on cable runs. That within
it's self make me think why is RFC specs not published??

On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 1:49 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC 
wrote:

> Gayle:
>
> As long as it's Flexible, and it appears to be, it's
> OK.   I got as mess'o Wilson 400 which is not flexible
> but can be used for long, permanent runs.  You'll
> need the Flexible 400UF for rotating and crank up
> beams.
>
> 73s,
> Gary Sitton, K5AMH
> gasit...@comcast.net
>
> On 8/14/2017 13:22, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:
>
> Is the Shireen RFC 400UF the same as the Times LMR400UF?
>
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[BVARC] Cable question

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Is the Shireen RFC 400UF the same as the Times LMR400UF?
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Re: [BVARC] Icom 7300

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

So far my antennas are:
ALpha Delta DX EE up 30 feet.
4BTV on a 10 foot wood pole with (6) 1/2" dia. alum tube radials cut legnth
for 10m.
Myantennas 4010 longwire antenna up 25 feet

On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 3:40 PM, Scott Royall via BVARC 
wrote:

> Alpha Delta LB up about 28’, backup is a G5RV around 15’.
>
>
>
> *From:* BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Gayle Dotts
> via BVARC
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 9, 2017 9:37
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* Gayle Dotts 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Icom 7300
>
>
>
> What antennas are you guys using?
>
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 8, 2017 at 8:24 PM, Gayle Dotts  wrote:
>
> Have had my Icom 7300 for about 4 months and love everything about it!
> Clear, great menus and totally enjoy "up scope" for sighting in contact
> targets. Are there any other BVARC members who also own an Icom 7300 too?
> Would love to compare their findings if I might .
>
>
>
> Gayle Dotts
>
> KF5LVZ
>
> gdo...@gmail.com
>
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Re: [BVARC] Coax cable question

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

So bottom line. yes!  For a little bit more in financial expense on the
LMR400 cable from RG8x you will noticeably benefit in increased receiving
ability as well as transmiting from the upgrade. thanks.

On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 11:55 AM, Gayle Dotts  wrote:

> For use in HF at 28.000 Mhz frequency, length 75-100 feet, is LMR400 cable
> worth it for better RX/TX attenuation?
>
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[BVARC] Coax cable question

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

For use in HF at 28.000 Mhz frequency, length 75-100 feet, is LMR400 cable
worth it for better RX/TX attenuation?
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Re: [BVARC] Icom 7300

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

What antennas are you guys using?

On Tue, Aug 8, 2017 at 8:24 PM, Gayle Dotts  wrote:

> Have had my Icom 7300 for about 4 months and love everything about it!
> Clear, great menus and totally enjoy "up scope" for sighting in contact
> targets. Are there any other BVARC members who also own an Icom 7300 too?
> Would love to compare their findings if I might .
>
> Gayle Dotts
> KF5LVZ
> gdo...@gmail.com
>
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[BVARC] Icom 7300

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Have had my Icom 7300 for about 4 months and love everything about it!
Clear, great menus and totally enjoy "up scope" for sighting in contact
targets. Are there any other BVARC members who also own an Icom 7300 too?
Would love to compare their findings if I might .

Gayle Dotts
KF5LVZ
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[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Have been looking forward to Museum Ships weekend for several years now,
each year a disappointment for me...but this year would be better!!!  Heard
nothing from the USS Stewart or USS Cavallia on 10 - 20- 40 meters all day
Saturday or Sunday.  Bought a new Icom 7300 last week "just for the event".
Hoisted my also new Alpha- Delta DX-EE and my 10 meter Moxon 30 feet in the
air...but nothing from Galveston I live in Richmond...maybe I'm too far
away for HF from Galveston??.  I did hear a little faint but soon lost USS
Lexington and USS New Jersey Saturday morning on 20 Meters but being a Tech
I couldn't contact them*darn*! Saturday around 2 P.M. tried the Ships
Net 147.14 did it happen??  I couldn't hear anything there either. Well
maybe next year.  I did order today a 10-20-40 long-wire drop my other
antennas, thinking I can start it on my 30 foot push-up mast 2 feet off the
edge of my roof and go out from there getting it away from the building.  I
have heard 2 good BVARC friends that uses a long-wire for their HF...maybe
they knows something.  I did hate missing out on the fun at Museum Ships
weekend again!
.
73 All!
Gayle
KF5LVZ
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[BVARC] Looking for good end fed antennas

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Hello BVARC,

Looking for a good end fed antenna to hang on my 35 foot push up mast next
to the house.  Being next to the house all my other antennas patterns are
disrupted to a degree by the  house or roof with the antennas I currently
have (10M Moxon, Alpha- Delta DX-EE).  I figure with an end fed antenna I
can go out from 2 feet off the edge of the house better in many directions
than dipole does being a center fed configuration.  Just need  a good end
fed  brand to go after.  I have my antennas fed by RG8x coax cable 100
foot.   Please advise.

Thank you guys!
Gayle Dotts
KF5LVZ
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Re: [BVARC] Inverted V dipole orientation

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Shorten 1 inch both sides...  or is 2" .*or more* required to get 3.0
down to 1.4?

On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 10:22 AM, Travis Burgess via BVARC 
wrote:

> Better to shorten wire on end insulator and wrap it around itself than to
> cut it.   This way you keep the full capabilities of the
>
> antenna for future use.  Also, the PSK and RTTY areas of the band are
> close to the CW area.
>
>
> Travis
>
> K5HTB
>
>
> -
>
> No trees were harmed in the production of this message, however, a great
> many electrons were
>
> terribly inconvenienced.
>
>
>
> --
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of NIzar Mullani via
> BVARC 
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 9, 2017 10:11 AM
> *To:* 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
> *Cc:* NIzar Mullani
>
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Inverted V dipole orientation
>
>
> Gayle,
>
>
>
> The Alpha Delta wire dipoles are cut for the CW portion of the bands. This
> way, you can cut them shorter to work on the SSB portion of the band.
>
>
>
> Nizar
>
>
>
> *From:* BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Gayle Dotts
> via BVARC
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 9, 2017 8:02 AM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
> *Cc:* Gayle Dotts
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Inverted V dipole orientation
>
>
>
> Put an SWR meter to the 10 meter Alpha Delta DX-EE, results:
>
>
>
> Set to CW
>
> 28.488   2.9
>
> 28.360   3.0
>
> 28.300   3.1
>
>
>
> the dipole is at 8 feet each side.
>
>
>
> Any Advise?
>
>
>
> Gayle
>
> KF5LVZ
>
>
>
> On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 11:35 AM, Gayle Dotts 
> wrote:
>
> Thank you guys.  I orientated the wires so that I could with little effort
> switch directions to accommodate. The degree of angle off straight up and
> down I can play with. Elevation on the mast in an inverted V is around 35
> feet.
>
>
>
> Gayle
>
> KF5LVZ
>
>
>
> PS:  I will say this from a 10M rotatable MFJ 1980 Moxon type antenna to
> now a new Alpha Delta DX EE
>
> For observations on the 20M, 40M and 80Mtraffic feels like it has
> increased 70% on all bands with stations I had not heard before or the
> ability to hear before. The 10M I will have to observe using the 10M nets
> coming up to comment on.
>
>
>
> On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 10:52 AM, Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
> As far as the North/South vs East/West question goes, if you know where
> you want your signal to go, then you should absolutely orient your dipole
> broadside to that direction.  If you don't know where you want your signal
> to go, or don't yet care, then do what people typically do and put it up in
> whichever direction is most convenient.  If you've got the money, the time,
> and the space, you can always set up two of them at right angles to each
> other and switch between them, depending on which one brings in the louder
> signal.
>
> As far as making it straight goes (I think that's what you're asking, if
> it's not, then please correct me) then as long as the legs aren't too close
> together it won't have a huge effect on the radiation pattern.  A right
> angle is probably not "too close".  I don't believe that the radiation will
> be substantially less efficient, but you may get the energy directed in a
> peculiar direction.  The thing is, unless you know what you're trying to
> achieve, the thing to do is to put something up and see what you get.  If
> you find that you communicate really well to nowhere you want to talk to,
> then consider making changes or even trying your hand at some modelling to
> see what it's really doing.
>
> The thing to understand is that all antennas interact with the environment
> that they're in.  That means that unless it's well isolated from nearly
> everything your signal will go off in weird directions because it's near
> the metal in your house or a shed or a fence or whatever.  Trying to
> anticipate that is of limited use, and probably not worth the effort until
> you know what you're trying to do.
>
>
>
> On 5/7/2017 8:18 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:
>
> Setting up a inverted V multiband dipole 30 feet in the air and was
> wondering should I orient the wires to begin with so broadside to the
> dipole is North and South  or should I orient it for East and West
> broadside?  I do know that broadside is where most of my signals will come
> from...or does it really matter??  Also usually one sets up dipoles wires
> so the combined asmith is close to 180 degrees.  Can I do a 9

Re: [BVARC] Inverted V dipole orientation

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Put an SWR meter to the 10 meter Alpha Delta DX-EE, results:

Set to CW
28.488   2.9
28.360   3.0
28.300   3.1

the dipole is at 8 feet each side.

Any Advise?

Gayle
KF5LVZ

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 11:35 AM, Gayle Dotts  wrote:

> Thank you guys.  I orientated the wires so that I could with little effort
> switch directions to accommodate. The degree of angle off straight up and
> down I can play with. Elevation on the mast in an inverted V is around 35
> feet.
>
> Gayle
> KF5LVZ
>
> PS:  I will say this from a 10M rotatable MFJ 1980 Moxon type antenna to
> now a new Alpha Delta DX EE
> For observations on the 20M, 40M and 80Mtraffic feels like it has
> increased 70% on all bands with stations I had not heard before or the
> ability to hear before. The 10M I will have to observe using the 10M nets
> coming up to comment on.
>
> On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 10:52 AM, Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>> As far as the North/South vs East/West question goes, if you know where
>> you want your signal to go, then you should absolutely orient your dipole
>> broadside to that direction.  If you don't know where you want your signal
>> to go, or don't yet care, then do what people typically do and put it up in
>> whichever direction is most convenient.  If you've got the money, the time,
>> and the space, you can always set up two of them at right angles to each
>> other and switch between them, depending on which one brings in the louder
>> signal.
>>
>> As far as making it straight goes (I think that's what you're asking, if
>> it's not, then please correct me) then as long as the legs aren't too close
>> together it won't have a huge effect on the radiation pattern.  A right
>> angle is probably not "too close".  I don't believe that the radiation will
>> be substantially less efficient, but you may get the energy directed in a
>> peculiar direction.  The thing is, unless you know what you're trying to
>> achieve, the thing to do is to put something up and see what you get.  If
>> you find that you communicate really well to nowhere you want to talk to,
>> then consider making changes or even trying your hand at some modelling to
>> see what it's really doing.
>>
>> The thing to understand is that all antennas interact with the
>> environment that they're in.  That means that unless it's well isolated
>> from nearly everything your signal will go off in weird directions because
>> it's near the metal in your house or a shed or a fence or whatever.  Trying
>> to anticipate that is of limited use, and probably not worth the effort
>> until you know what you're trying to do.
>>
>>
>> On 5/7/2017 8:18 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:
>>
>> Setting up a inverted V multiband dipole 30 feet in the air and was
>> wondering should I orient the wires to begin with so broadside to the
>> dipole is North and South  or should I orient it for East and West
>> broadside?  I do know that broadside is where most of my signals will come
>> from...or does it really matter??  Also usually one sets up dipoles wires
>> so the combined asmith is close to 180 degrees.  Can I do a 90 degree
>> combined asmith..  or will that decrease my signals?
>> Thank you for your thoughts guys, I appreciate it!
>>
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Re: [BVARC] Inverted V dipole orientation

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Thank you guys.  I orientated the wires so that I could with little effort
switch directions to accommodate. The degree of angle off straight up and
down I can play with. Elevation on the mast in an inverted V is around 35
feet.

Gayle
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PS:  I will say this from a 10M rotatable MFJ 1980 Moxon type antenna to
now a new Alpha Delta DX EE
For observations on the 20M, 40M and 80Mtraffic feels like it has
increased 70% on all bands with stations I had not heard before or the
ability to hear before. The 10M I will have to observe using the 10M nets
coming up to comment on.

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 10:52 AM, Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC  wrote:

> As far as the North/South vs East/West question goes, if you know where
> you want your signal to go, then you should absolutely orient your dipole
> broadside to that direction.  If you don't know where you want your signal
> to go, or don't yet care, then do what people typically do and put it up in
> whichever direction is most convenient.  If you've got the money, the time,
> and the space, you can always set up two of them at right angles to each
> other and switch between them, depending on which one brings in the louder
> signal.
>
> As far as making it straight goes (I think that's what you're asking, if
> it's not, then please correct me) then as long as the legs aren't too close
> together it won't have a huge effect on the radiation pattern.  A right
> angle is probably not "too close".  I don't believe that the radiation will
> be substantially less efficient, but you may get the energy directed in a
> peculiar direction.  The thing is, unless you know what you're trying to
> achieve, the thing to do is to put something up and see what you get.  If
> you find that you communicate really well to nowhere you want to talk to,
> then consider making changes or even trying your hand at some modelling to
> see what it's really doing.
>
> The thing to understand is that all antennas interact with the environment
> that they're in.  That means that unless it's well isolated from nearly
> everything your signal will go off in weird directions because it's near
> the metal in your house or a shed or a fence or whatever.  Trying to
> anticipate that is of limited use, and probably not worth the effort until
> you know what you're trying to do.
>
>
> On 5/7/2017 8:18 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:
>
> Setting up a inverted V multiband dipole 30 feet in the air and was
> wondering should I orient the wires to begin with so broadside to the
> dipole is North and South  or should I orient it for East and West
> broadside?  I do know that broadside is where most of my signals will come
> from...or does it really matter??  Also usually one sets up dipoles wires
> so the combined asmith is close to 180 degrees.  Can I do a 90 degree
> combined asmith..  or will that decrease my signals?
> Thank you for your thoughts guys, I appreciate it!
>
> Gayle Dotts
> KF5LVZ
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[BVARC] Inverted V dipole orientation

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Setting up a inverted V multiband dipole 30 feet in the air and was
wondering should I orient the wires to begin with so broadside to the
dipole is North and South  or should I orient it for East and West
broadside?  I do know that broadside is where most of my signals will come
from...or does it really matter??  Also usually one sets up dipoles wires
so the combined asmith is close to 180 degrees.  Can I do a 90 degree
combined asmith..  or will that decrease my signals?
Thank you for your thoughts guys, I appreciate it!

Gayle Dotts
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Re: [BVARC] Power supply

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Thanks Gary,

Working with it tonight...Home Depot run produced a volt-ohm meter per your
suggestion. I'll run CW and investigate further.  Was on the roof all
afternoon with my antenna chasing down RF reported in my signals, glad to
say I found the culprit and didn't fall off the roof.

73
Gayle Dotts
KF%LVZ

On Sat, Apr 8, 2017 at 7:53 PM, Gayle Dotts  wrote:

> Thanks will do.
>
> On Sat, Apr 8, 2017 at 7:27 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> You need to measure the voltage as I indicated with the rig in CW mode
>> into an antenna or whatever you used before when you measured the power
>> output.  Now a cheap but accurate digital volt-ohm meter will cost as
>> little as $10.  A small investment in your hobby I think.
>>
>> Gary, K5AMH
>>
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>> On April 8, 2017 5:27:52 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Gary,
>>>
>>> I don't have anything to measure the actual load on the FT-920,
>>> unfortunately no dummy load available either. Bought the radio used and
>>> without a power chord.  I ordered a Yaesu power chord thru MFJ and it came
>>> with two inline fuses one on the positive side one on the negative side,
>>> both rated at 20A and look good.  Question If I might ask still is
>>> MFJ-4225MV@25A . too under powered or acceptable barely but could
>>> be better.  Thank you for your input I appreciate it!
>>>
>>> 73
>>> Gayle Dotts
>>> KF5LVZ
>>>
>>> On Sat, Apr 8, 2017 at 2:29 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Gayle:
>>>>
>>>>Measure the actual under load (100 W. CW) voltage
>>>> at the back of the FT-920.  Faulty inline fuse holders
>>>> or connectors, and wiring losses can cost you 1/2 v. or
>>>> more.  You need a full 13.5 to 13.8 VDC at the back.
>>>> Since power to a R Ohm load is V*V/R, a relative power
>>>> line voltage drop will result in ~twice a relative power
>>>> loss for a fixed R.
>>>>
>>>> 73s,
>>>> Gary Sitton, K5AMH
>>>> gasit...@comcast.net
>>>>
>>>> On 4/8/2017 14:17, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Got a question on power supply for my Yaesu FT-920.
>>>>
>>>> The FT-920 manual says: 13.5V DC….Rx(w/signal) @2.5A, Tx (100W)
>>>> @22.0A.  My current power supply is a MFJ-4225MV 25A switching power.  Is
>>>> this MFJ will power the Yaesu but I don’t really see the 100W on output Tx,
>>>> although the amp meter on the MFJ shows 6-12A while transmitting running
>>>> low to high on the RF PWR knob on the FT-920.  Do I need to increase the
>>>> power supply??  Please advise.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanl you,
>>>>
>>>> Gayle Dotts
>>>>
>>>> KF5LVZ
>>>>
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Re: [BVARC] Power supply

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Thanks will do.

On Sat, Apr 8, 2017 at 7:27 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC 
wrote:

> You need to measure the voltage as I indicated with the rig in CW mode
> into an antenna or whatever you used before when you measured the power
> output.  Now a cheap but accurate digital volt-ohm meter will cost as
> little as $10.  A small investment in your hobby I think.
>
> Gary, K5AMH
>
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> On April 8, 2017 5:27:52 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC  wrote:
>
>> Hi Gary,
>>
>> I don't have anything to measure the actual load on the FT-920,
>> unfortunately no dummy load available either. Bought the radio used and
>> without a power chord.  I ordered a Yaesu power chord thru MFJ and it came
>> with two inline fuses one on the positive side one on the negative side,
>> both rated at 20A and look good.  Question If I might ask still is
>> MFJ-4225MV@25A . too under powered or acceptable barely but could be
>> better.  Thank you for your input I appreciate it!
>>
>> 73
>> Gayle Dotts
>> KF5LVZ
>>
>> On Sat, Apr 8, 2017 at 2:29 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Gayle:
>>>
>>>Measure the actual under load (100 W. CW) voltage
>>> at the back of the FT-920.  Faulty inline fuse holders
>>> or connectors, and wiring losses can cost you 1/2 v. or
>>> more.  You need a full 13.5 to 13.8 VDC at the back.
>>> Since power to a R Ohm load is V*V/R, a relative power
>>> line voltage drop will result in ~twice a relative power
>>> loss for a fixed R.
>>>
>>> 73s,
>>> Gary Sitton, K5AMH
>>> gasit...@comcast.net
>>>
>>> On 4/8/2017 14:17, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:
>>>
>>> Got a question on power supply for my Yaesu FT-920.
>>>
>>> The FT-920 manual says: 13.5V DC….Rx(w/signal) @2.5A, Tx (100W)
>>> @22.0A.  My current power supply is a MFJ-4225MV 25A switching power.  Is
>>> this MFJ will power the Yaesu but I don’t really see the 100W on output Tx,
>>> although the amp meter on the MFJ shows 6-12A while transmitting running
>>> low to high on the RF PWR knob on the FT-920.  Do I need to increase the
>>> power supply??  Please advise.
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanl you,
>>>
>>> Gayle Dotts
>>>
>>> KF5LVZ
>>>
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Re: [BVARC] Power supply

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Hi Gary,

I don't have anything to measure the actual load on the FT-920,
unfortunately no dummy load available either. Bought the radio used and
without a power chord.  I ordered a Yaesu power chord thru MFJ and it came
with two inline fuses one on the positive side one on the negative side,
both rated at 20A and look good.  Question If I might ask still is
MFJ-4225MV@25A . too under powered or acceptable barely but could be
better.  Thank you for your input I appreciate it!

73
Gayle Dotts
KF5LVZ

On Sat, Apr 8, 2017 at 2:29 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC 
wrote:

> Gayle:
>
>Measure the actual under load (100 W. CW) voltage
> at the back of the FT-920.  Faulty inline fuse holders
> or connectors, and wiring losses can cost you 1/2 v. or
> more.  You need a full 13.5 to 13.8 VDC at the back.
> Since power to a R Ohm load is V*V/R, a relative power
> line voltage drop will result in ~twice a relative power
> loss for a fixed R.
>
> 73s,
> Gary Sitton, K5AMH
> gasit...@comcast.net
>
> On 4/8/2017 14:17, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:
>
> Got a question on power supply for my Yaesu FT-920.
>
> The FT-920 manual says: 13.5V DC….Rx(w/signal) @2.5A, Tx (100W)
> @22.0A.  My current power supply is a MFJ-4225MV 25A switching power.  Is
> this MFJ will power the Yaesu but I don’t really see the 100W on output Tx,
> although the amp meter on the MFJ shows 6-12A while transmitting running
> low to high on the RF PWR knob on the FT-920.  Do I need to increase the
> power supply??  Please advise.
>
>
> Thanl you,
>
> Gayle Dotts
>
> KF5LVZ
>
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[BVARC] Power supply

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Got a question on power supply for my Yaesu FT-920.

The FT-920 manual says: 13.5V DC….Rx(w/signal) @2.5A, Tx (100W)
@22.0A.  My current power supply is a MFJ-4225MV 25A switching power.  Is
this MFJ will power the Yaesu but I don’t really see the 100W on output Tx,
although the amp meter on the MFJ shows 6-12A while transmitting running
low to high on the RF PWR knob on the FT-920.  Do I need to increase the
power supply??  Please advise.


Thanl you,

Gayle Dotts

KF5LVZ
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[BVARC] Paint and antennas

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Can an tube antenna say a beam or Yagi, be painted for camoflage purposes
and not loose any Tx or Rx characteristics by painting it?

Gayle
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Re: [BVARC] Lightning Strike

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Going to look into an industrial isolation transformer for the beach
house.  Someone earlier had mentioned about one and that might be a way to
go.

Thank you

On Mon, Jan 16, 2017 at 10:43 AM, James Burrough via BVARC 
wrote:

> I would like to reinforce what Nizar said about the root cause of your
> lightening strike. The damage to your location and the damage to your
> neighbors along the same power source lines (Mains) indicates a possible
> set of major flaws in either design of the power company's grounding system
> or its maintenance. What you do from your end will like matter little if
> their end remains problematical.
>
>
> On Monday, January 16, 2017 7:59 AM, Nizar Mullani via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Gayle,
>
> Most of the lightening damage at remote locations like beach houses and
> farms come from power lines getting hit by lighting. Most of these power
> lines are above ground and susceptible to lighting strikes. Talk to the
> electric company to see if there is anything they can do to help you.
>
> Nizar
>
> *From:* BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Gayle Dotts
> via BVARC
> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2017 7:53 AM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* Gayle Dotts 
> *Subject:* [BVARC] Lightning Strike
>
> I’ve got a beach house in Gulf Shores Alabama.  Last week it had a direct
> hit to the house by lightning, took out the refrigerator, 4 tv’s, phones, 4
> surveillance cameras and much more.  Luckily It had no radio gear or
> antennas there…which brings me to here…
> My NOW attempt to layer my radio shack for protection against lightning.
> Like unplug radio, power and cables, ground radio chassis.  I’ve have heard
> an antenna doesn’t  get hit as such until you ground it at which time it
> becomes a lightning rod and as such now attracts lightning, so don’t worry
> about the tower as much as the lines coming in.  Is this correct?  Sorry
> for being so chit-chatty guys but this is a real concern that got personal
> with the lightning.  I don’t have much protection at all except a copper
> rod outside my window with the radio chassis grounded there.  I guess I
> need to add more protection.  I have watched you guys at field day just
> ground the line, I thought, coming off the antenna in to the radio area,
> was there more I didn't see?
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Re: [BVARC] Lightning Strike

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Just to be clear I had no radio gear there at the beach or probably will
ever.  I am concerned about my gear here in Houston which, at this time, IS
poorly protected and through the lightning strike at the beach made realize
how much more vunderable I really am here now.  Are lightning arrestors any
good I've heard in some posts that they are snake oil. *Thank you* for your
thoughts for our beach house. Yes I hated to hear about our losses there
and all the surrounding beach houses all had losses too from this but not
as much as ours.  I will contact the light company for added protection
coming in from the lines to see if they can help.

On Mon, Jan 16, 2017 at 7:52 AM, Gayle Dotts  wrote:

> I’ve got a beach house in Gulf Shores Alabama.  Last week it had a direct
> hit to the house by lightning, took out the refrigerator, 4 tv’s, phones, 4
> surveillance cameras and much more.  Luckily It had no radio gear or
> antennas there…which brings me to here…
>
> My NOW attempt to layer my radio shack for protection against lightning.
> Like unplug radio, power and cables, ground radio chassis.  I’ve have heard
> an antenna doesn’t  get hit as such until you ground it at which time it
> becomes a lightning rod and as such now attracts lightning, so don’t worry
> about the tower as much as the lines coming in.  Is this correct?  Sorry
> for being so chit-chatty guys but this is a real concern that got personal
> with the lightning.  I don’t have much protection at all except a copper
> rod outside my window with the radio chassis grounded there.  I guess I
> need to add more protection.  I have watched you guys at field day just
> ground the line, I thought, coming off the antenna in to the radio area,
> was there more I didn't see?
>
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Re: [BVARC] Lightning Strike

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I won't have radios at the beach 500 miles away but totally concerned about
the house/shack here in Houston.


On Mon, Jan 16, 2017 at 7:52 AM, Gayle Dotts  wrote:

> I’ve got a beach house in Gulf Shores Alabama.  Last week it had a direct
> hit to the house by lightning, took out the refrigerator, 4 tv’s, phones, 4
> surveillance cameras and much more.  Luckily It had no radio gear or
> antennas there…which brings me to here…
>
> My NOW attempt to layer my radio shack for protection against lightning.
> Like unplug radio, power and cables, ground radio chassis.  I’ve have heard
> an antenna doesn’t  get hit as such until you ground it at which time it
> becomes a lightning rod and as such now attracts lightning, so don’t worry
> about the tower as much as the lines coming in.  Is this correct?  Sorry
> for being so chit-chatty guys but this is a real concern that got personal
> with the lightning.  I don’t have much protection at all except a copper
> rod outside my window with the radio chassis grounded there.  I guess I
> need to add more protection.  I have watched you guys at field day just
> ground the line, I thought, coming off the antenna in to the radio area,
> was there more I didn't see?
>
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[BVARC] Lightning Strike

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I’ve got a beach house in Gulf Shores Alabama.  Last week it had a direct
hit to the house by lightning, took out the refrigerator, 4 tv’s, phones, 4
surveillance cameras and much more.  Luckily It had no radio gear or
antennas there…which brings me to here…

My NOW attempt to layer my radio shack for protection against lightning.
Like unplug radio, power and cables, ground radio chassis.  I’ve have heard
an antenna doesn’t  get hit as such until you ground it at which time it
becomes a lightning rod and as such now attracts lightning, so don’t worry
about the tower as much as the lines coming in.  Is this correct?  Sorry
for being so chit-chatty guys but this is a real concern that got personal
with the lightning.  I don’t have much protection at all except a copper
rod outside my window with the radio chassis grounded there.  I guess I
need to add more protection.  I have watched you guys at field day just
ground the line, I thought, coming off the antenna in to the radio area,
was there more I didn't see?
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[BVARC] Yaesu FT-920 owners

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Recently bought a used Yaesu FT-920 radio at a great price and do have the
manual.  Sometimes the manual can be a little light compared to an actual
owner/operator experience with one in action, plus being a used unit an
owner would know if certain characteristics exhibited are normal or not. I
do have a few questions.  If you would be so kind as to respond back with
your email address as to having an FT-920, I would be very appreciative.

Thank you,
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Re: [BVARC] Another new homemade number 2 antenna as of today

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Zero-beat calibrated my problem radio FT-900! Now I have two radios to
work from 900 and 920. I'll get to test the off-frequency this Tuesday.

On Thu, Jan 12, 2017 at 5:40 PM, Gayle Dotts  wrote:

> Finished my 10 meter Alum tube dipole antenna 8'-3" per side.  FT-920
> shows high SWR.  Did I made this one too long?  It is up 20 feet.  Please
> advise.  I canibalized the 6 meter 5/8 wave antenna to make a 6 meter
> dipole 1/2 wave and a 10 meter dipole 1/2 wave, since it was reported 5/8
> is a quirky antenna. Like I said the SWP shows HIgh.  Please advise.
>
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[BVARC] Another new homemade number 2 antenna as of today

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Finished my 10 meter Alum tube dipole antenna 8'-3" per side.  FT-920 shows
high SWR.  Did I made this one too long?  It is up 20 feet.  Please
advise.  I canibalized the 6 meter 5/8 wave antenna to make a 6 meter
dipole 1/2 wave and a 10 meter dipole 1/2 wave, since it was reported 5/8
is a quirky antenna. Like I said the SWP shows HIgh.  Please advise.

Gayle
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Re: [BVARC] 6m FM

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Richmond Texas

On Tue, Jan 10, 2017 at 5:44 PM, James Burrough via BVARC 
wrote:

> Gayle, I can get on 50.125 now. Were do you live?
>
>
> On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 5:33 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Looking to contact 50.125 on 6 meters  SWR at 1.3.
>
> Tried for WB5ITT at 52.525 during rush hjours, my SWR is off the chart
> high.  So far I'm hearing nothing on 6 meters.  Any other frequencies
> running 6 meters locally?
>
> Thanks,
> Gayle KF5LVZ
>
> On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 4:37 PM, Chris Boone via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> BTW, I am mobile on 52.525 mornings and evenings to/from work….
>
> Have a GE MSTR IIe 6mtr rptr waiting on xtals…will be split site with UHF
> link and 10m xlinked rptr as well…
>
> Planned freqs are 53.15 on 6 (-1MHz and later -1.7Mhz offsets) and 29.65
> (-100kHz)….running COS AND PL….COS allowing local Full Quieting access and
> 100Hz will open the squelch to max range…so no one is locked out.
>
> Antennas, feedline and gear are on hand…just need to get xtals and tune
> up…and then finalize sites. Antennas will be DB212-3 on rcvr and DB-212-2
> on transmit.
>
> Eventually linking on command to my 224.5/444.5 rptrs which are waiting
> final site ok….hope to have the UHF on soon testing from my work QTH and
> add the 220 when the dipole elements are ready (modified DB224)
>
> Chris
> WB5ITT
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Re: [BVARC] 6m FM

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Looking to contact 50.125 on 6 meters  SWR at 1.3.

Tried for WB5ITT at 52.525 during rush hjours, my SWR is off the chart
high.  So far I'm hearing nothing on 6 meters.  Any other frequencies
running 6 meters locally?

Thanks,
Gayle KF5LVZ

On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 4:37 PM, Chris Boone via BVARC 
wrote:

> BTW, I am mobile on 52.525 mornings and evenings to/from work….
>
>
>
> Have a GE MSTR IIe 6mtr rptr waiting on xtals…will be split site with UHF
> link and 10m xlinked rptr as well…
>
>
>
> Planned freqs are 53.15 on 6 (-1MHz and later -1.7Mhz offsets) and 29.65
> (-100kHz)….running COS AND PL….COS allowing local Full Quieting access and
> 100Hz will open the squelch to max range…so no one is locked out.
>
>
>
> Antennas, feedline and gear are on hand…just need to get xtals and tune
> up…and then finalize sites. Antennas will be DB212-3 on rcvr and DB-212-2
> on transmit.
>
>
>
> Eventually linking on command to my 224.5/444.5 rptrs which are waiting
> final site ok….hope to have the UHF on soon testing from my work QTH and
> add the 220 when the dipole elements are ready (modified DB224)
>
>
>
> Chris
>
> WB5ITT
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Re: [BVARC] Home built 6 meter 5/8 wave vertical

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

6 Meter vertical completed.
With BVARC help and info: new height legnth , new radials legnth, 1" wide x
5" long loading coil. thank you!  Currently bottom of antenna is up
only 10 feet off ground (all the height I have at present).
SWR.. shows 1.3 @ 50.125 with power set at 25% using LDG AT-100Pro
Autotuner.
No contacts heard but band may be quiet at the moment. I'm hoping for the
best.

Gayle
KF5LVZ


On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 3:56 PM, Gayle Dotts  wrote:

> Almost finished my first home built 6 Meter antenna, 13.5 feet tall with
> 49" radials.  This is coil loaded from the bottom 10 turns.  The plans say
> 14GA coated wire and tap.  I think the wire should be bare for the tap
> (aligator clip) to connect to. Plans don"t say this. By the way SWR is way
> high.3.0.  Any advice.
>
> Thanks,
> Gayle
> KF5LVZ
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Re: [BVARC] Home built 6 meter 5/8 wave vertical

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Can do!

thanks
KF5LVZ

On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 9:27 AM, Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC <
bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

> Nothing to download.
>
> Use the ARRL Antenna Handbook...any version from 1960 thru present.
>
> Rick Hiller
> *The Radio Hotel*  -- W5RH
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 8:55 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Need loaded coil diameter info. Can't down load ARRL off the internet for
>> loaded coil dimensions, all other ways weren't working either. On the 5/8
>> wave 6m antenna I did find something that said 10" dia??? - 5" tall with 14
>> GA wire.  From the internet plans G3JVL I had gone off of it was more like
>> 1/2"dia -  5"tall with 14 ga.  Almost everything off the internet...height,
>> radials, loded coil were wrong surprised it's made out of tubing they got
>> right!!
>> Can I get a verification on the 10" so I can refit it...Thanks on the
>> other dimensions I will refit those too. You have been a Great help.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Gayle
>> KF5LVZ
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 3:56 PM, Gayle Dotts 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Almost finished my first home built 6 Meter antenna, 13.5 feet tall with
>>> 49" radials.  This is coil loaded from the bottom 10 turns.  The plans say
>>> 14GA coated wire and tap.  I think the wire should be bare for the tap
>>> (aligator clip) to connect to. Plans don"t say this. By the way SWR is way
>>> high.3.0.  Any advice.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Gayle
>>> KF5LVZ
>>>
>>
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Re: [BVARC] Home built 6 meter 5/8 wave vertical

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Need loaded coil diameter info. Can't down load ARRL off the internet for
loaded coil dimensions, all other ways weren't working either. On the 5/8
wave 6m antenna I did find something that said 10" dia??? - 5" tall with 14
GA wire.  From the internet plans G3JVL I had gone off of it was more like
1/2"dia -  5"tall with 14 ga.  Almost everything off the internet...height,
radials, loded coil were wrong surprised it's made out of tubing they got
right!!
Can I get a verification on the 10" so I can refit it...Thanks on the other
dimensions I will refit those too. You have been a Great help.

Thanks,
Gayle
KF5LVZ

On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 3:56 PM, Gayle Dotts  wrote:

> Almost finished my first home built 6 Meter antenna, 13.5 feet tall with
> 49" radials.  This is coil loaded from the bottom 10 turns.  The plans say
> 14GA coated wire and tap.  I think the wire should be bare for the tap
> (aligator clip) to connect to. Plans don"t say this. By the way SWR is way
> high.3.0.  Any advice.
>
> Thanks,
> Gayle
> KF5LVZ
>
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Re: [BVARC] Home built 6 meter 5/8 wave vertical

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

I'm not sure on the height yet.  Still a work in progress. I will keep you
informed.

Gayle
KF5LVZ

On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 9:36 PM, Sam Neal via BVARC  wrote:

> Hello,
>
> When you get it tuned and up - keep us posted, especially on the range of
> local simplex QSOs.
>
> How high do you plan on putting it up.
>
> 73,
>
> Sam. Neal.  N5Af
> Cleveland,TX
>
> Monitoring 52.525 simplex
> …….…...
>
>
>
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Home built 6 meter 5/8 wave vertical
>
> Get SWR at 3 freqs. to get a feel for where the lowest SWR freq. might be.
> Then you can change the loading coil tap or antenna length.
> Gary
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> On January 8, 2017 3:56:23 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC  wrote:
>
> > Almost finished my first home built 6 Meter antenna, 13.5 feet tall with
> > 49" radials.  This is coil loaded from the bottom 10 turns.  The plans
> say
> > 14GA coated wire and tap.  I think the wire should be bare for the tap
> > (aligator clip) to connect to. Plans don"t say this. By the way SWR is
> way
> > high.3.0.  Any advice.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Gayle
> > KF5LVZ
> >
> >
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Re: [BVARC] Home built 6 meter 5/8 wave vertical

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Can't down load ARRL for loaded coil dimensions. Did find something that
said 10" dia - 5" tall with 14 GA wire.  From the plans I had gone off of
it was mor like 1/2"dia -  5"tall with 14 ga.  Can I get a verification on
the 10" so I can refit it...Thanks on the other dimensions I will refit
those too. You have been a Great help.

Thanks,
Gayle
KF5LVZ

On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 5:15 PM, Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC <
bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

> Using 52 MHz for the design freq...your lengths are off.
>
> A typical 5/8wl ground plane is a total of 1 wl worth of vertical,
> matching/loading coil and gp radials all in series.
>
> Feed point is shield to the radial set / bottom of coil point and the coax
> center to a tap up the coil at the 50 ohm point.
>
> Vertical should be 5/8 wl or about 11.5 feet.  The matching / loading coil
> makes up an electrical 1/8 wl and the GP radials make up 1/4 wl or about
> 4.5 feet (54 inches).  The coil turns/size/etc.can be figured using the
> ARRL Antenna Handbook and the charts for a loaded dipole of 50% length and
> coil at the center feedpoint...divided by 2.
>
> I have always found that 5/8ths systems are tricky to homebrew and get
> tunedbut that is just me.   Use a GDO to see what your system resonance
> is.   Once you get resonance to 52 (or so) MHz, then you can start matching
> the coax...but you got to get the lengths right first.
>
> Hope this helps.GL and 73...W5RH
>
>
>
> Rick Hiller
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>
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 4:16 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Get SWR at 3 freqs. to get a feel for where the lowest SWR freq. might
>> be.  Then you can change the loading coil tap or antenna length.
>> Gary
>>
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>> On January 8, 2017 3:56:23 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Almost finished my first home built 6 Meter antenna, 13.5 feet tall with
>>> 49" radials.  This is coil loaded from the bottom 10 turns.  The plans say
>>> 14GA coated wire and tap.  I think the wire should be bare for the tap
>>> (aligator clip) to connect to. Plans don"t say this. By the way SWR is way
>>> high.3.0.  Any advice.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Gayle
>>> KF5LVZ
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