Re: [BVARC] Magnum 257 radio

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

That CB SWR meter should be just fine. You might be surprised with the
bandwidth of that CB antenna. Of course cutting the elements by some amount
(maybe 4%; midband 27.250 v 28.400).
In my experience, I had fun working numerous stations incl  Australia, New
Zealand, Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, all over Europe with a Ranger and simple
groundplane. Just study propagation on 10M. There will be super band
openings but to generalize for now:  Europe in mornings, Pacific early
evening.

On Wed, Apr 10, 2024, 6:33 PM m m via BVARC  wrote:

> No it does not have one built in. I have one SWE meter I used with CB in
> the 70s and one for VHF and UHF. The only other antenna I have is a quad
> band I use with my quad band mobile radios.
>
> Thank you for the messing have a pleasant evening.
>
> Jerry
> Sent to you
>
> On Apr 10, 2024, at 6:16 PM, Jeffrey Carson via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> 
> Does the radio have one built in?
> No, no "special" SWR meter needed. A good SWR meter is good to have, so is
> an antenna analyzer. Analyzers come in handy when making homebrew antennas!
>
> On Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 04:33:44 PM CDT, m m via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> I have a Magnum 257 radio from many years ago that I want to use for HF. I
> have an old CB antenna that I believe I can shorten to work on 10 meter. Do
> I need a special SWR meter for an HF radio?
>
> Jerry
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Re: [BVARC] CW questions

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

You can use your 7300. Refer to manual, wire key plug as needed for
straight key or paddle and select that key in settings. Choose break-in
(not full break-in) set code speed to whatever (10wpm?) and mode to CW. Now
set radio to any frequency outside a ham band and it will key with sidetone
without transmitting anything. For insurance, you can turn transmit power
all the way off. Have fun.


On Mon, Jan 15, 2024, 8:38 PM rockhauler4u46 via BVARC 
wrote:

>
> This KJ5DOB
> I'm new to the ham radio hobby and wanting to learn cw. I've found a few
> courses to follow but don't know if I can set up a keyer to my ic 7300 or
> if I can set it up on a laptop to practice and learn. Any help would be
> greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance and 73
>
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Re: [BVARC] banquet overpriced?

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

Tidelands had our Dec/Christmas at Golden Corral in Galveston, something
for everybody, pay individually so it removes the collectoin hassle as
well.

On Thu, Jan 11, 2024, 8:50 AM Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
wrote:

> It is a great place for a meal but the Rosenberg location has been known
> for a not very clean facility.
>
> I checked for another location and the South Loop is currently closed.
>
> I will put it down on the list though.
>
> Thanks for the input.
>
> Mike
> N5VCX
>
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 08:45:07 PM CST, Chris Medlin via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Golden Coral is a favorite of hams nationwide.
> Go to any hamfest anywhere and youll find hams packing the Golden Coral.
> Super cheap and super bland. Thats all ya need right?
> But plan accordingly because the Eating Club usually shows up at about
> 2pm.
>
> 73/Chris/AC5CM
>
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>
> On Jan 10, 2024, at 20:35, Mike Knerr via BVARC  wrote:
>
> 
> Maybe we should make a list of places that could fit our needs.
>
> On Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 6:09 PM anthony moro via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Not sure sir. That was the first time I ate there. By the way, the food
> was great.
>
> On Wed, Jan 10, 2024 at 4:50 PM Mike Knerr via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Does Cleburne Cafeteria have a banquet room?
> That might work.
>
> On Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 4:34 PM anthony moro via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Now realize this post was to show what $36 can get you at a good place to
> eat. I got my lunch at Cleburne Cafeteria. I was not able to finish the
> meal. It's enough to feed two. That's what I think a banquet should look
> like if we are going to give $35 for members and $50 for non members to eat.
>
> On Wed, Jan 10, 2024 at 4:26 PM Suzanne Runner via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Eddie eats Broccoli and loves it. I believe he does it on purpose because
> broccoli causes him to fart…haha
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 10, 2024, at 3:06 PM, jerry via BVARC  wrote:
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> 
>
>- Just for informational purposes [image: Emoji]Broccoli is an amazing
>vegetable with some great benefits:
>-
>- Author: Cleveland Clinic
>
>
>- Compounds to reduce cancer risk. “Broccoli offers some powerful
>molecules that protect your cells from damage,” says Czerwony. “Some of
>them even destroy cancer cells.”
>- Nutrients to help manage blood sugar. Both human and lab studies
>suggest compounds in broccoli may help lower blood sugar in people with
>Type 2 diabetes.
>- Ligands to protect your gut. In a nonhuman study, researchers found
>that broccoli can help protect the lining of your small intestine.
>Compounds found in broccoli, called aryl hydrocarbon receptor ligands, help
>keep small intestine cells working well.
>- Vitamin C to boost immunity. Vitamin C is well-studied as an
>immune-boosting nutrient.
>
>
>
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> KJ5CPT
>
>
> On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 02:46:05 PM CST, Mike Knerr via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
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>
> You can keep broccoli, the rest looks good.
>
> On Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 2:32 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>
> now this is $36.63 worth of food and looks delicious.  big greek salad.
>  green beans. brocoli. country steak ssmothered in onions with potatoes.
> texas toast.  big big chocalate cake.
>
> no dry chicken or soggy catfish.
>
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Re: [BVARC] New member

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

Hey Julio, Welcome. Your callsign?

On Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 11:58 AM Julio Cesar Lopez via BVARC 
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> Hello
> My name is Julio Lopez im new to the ham game,
> I’ll be attending the next meeting , im working with an ft60r hand held.
> Super excited 
> Hopefully yall can help me out with wrkn with the hand held!
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Re: [BVARC] TQP Club member county list build

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

WA3NZA Joe Galveston County

On Tue, Sep 12, 2023, 10:18 AM Philip Bartash via BVARC 
wrote:

> W2OZB Harris
>
> On Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 9:47 AM JP Pritchard via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> K5JPP Harris Co & Maybe Chambers Co
>>
>> On 09/12/2023 9:27 AM CDT Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
>>
>>
>> If you are working the TQP this weekend add your name to the list and
>> reply.
>>
>> W5RH -- Sabine County
>> next ?
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[BVARC] Any Ham (Auto) Insurance Broker?

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

Keeping it in the family so to speak. YL (KE5CEL) needs insurance quote.
Contact me first. Thank you.

Joe, WA3NZA

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Re: [BVARC] targeted dx.

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

I have worked New Zealand and Australia many times lately on 10M; not every
day. Just listen, voice unmistakable, lol. Later in the day seems best and
sometimes into the dark with IC-7300 and simple ground plane antenna.
Checking the log, these as well as Japan and Alaska as well most were
between 2200 and 0100Z and were mixed CW and Phone (CW being far easier
toget a reply/hear my signal of course).
WA3NZA

On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 10:25 AM M Reiter via BVARC  wrote:

> Moring yall.
> lets say I wanted to talk to a specific country.  what might I customise
> to make it more likely.
> lets say houston to australia.  would there be better frequencies within a
> band to try?  what might I look up?  how to speak ozzi? I have seen my wspr
> path get there on 10w and I have seen the propagation charts that let me
> know that sunset is the best time. do I need a directional antenna?   I
> assume there are many basic factors for any radio transmission to be
> successful but what are the specific ones if I only wish to contact AUS?
> Vx#
>
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Re: [BVARC] Europe trip - radio?

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

Refer to ARRL website as recommended.  It seems none of those countries you
mentioned permit a General Class license holder to operate in their
countries at all. So..this is great incentive to study-up and keep trying
for that Extra Class; lots of time.  WIth the Extra Class ticket, merely
carrying a copy of FCC CEPT Public Notice DA-16-1048, your ORIGINAL FCC
license along with your passport and you're good to go all over Europe.
You do have to watch the band limits and privileges for the ITU Region and
specific country restrictions (if any).   Have fun.

On Sun, Mar 26, 2023 at 3:49 PM Shannon Tassin via BVARC 
wrote:

> My brother takes a high school group to Europe every summer and I am
> tagging along this year. Going to France, Greece, Italy, and a few others.
>
> It occurred to me today to consider bringing a radio and trying to pick up
> some countries I can't seem to get from here.
>
> Any tips on how to do this? Do I need to register with the countries?
> Create a specific call sign?
>
> Any advice on small HF antenna to bring?
>
> Thanks,
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Re: [BVARC] QSO Cards

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

A third option is to use E-QSL, First, you register and create your free
card. Site will alert the other stations if they haven't disallowed that,
and the other statiion's card will be in Inbox even if you do nothing. Can
copy the cards and put in master file.
https://www.eqsl.cc/qslcard/Index.cfm  A SAFE LINK


On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 12:29 PM Glen Jenkins via BVARC 
wrote:

> I’ve been a ham for over 55 years now and still collect real QSL cards and
> also use the ARRL Logbook of The World, these two methods are the most
> useful for me as I work on WAS, DXCC and other ARRL awards.  None of the
> other methods below count towards these awards.
> I do receive electronic jpg images if some folds QSLs for printing, but
> I’ve never looked into a hams web page or www.QRZ.com page to print a
> card.  I also get an electronic jpg QSL from Clublog.org on occasion and
> also from eQSL.  These are not useful/accepted by ARRL.
>
> So that is my input to your quest for the best way to QSL.  I do get 1000
> real QSL cards printed that lasts me for years that I mail out or send to
> the ARRL QSL Bureau for them to send for me.
>
> Regards,
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Re: [BVARC] its official.

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

LOTS of fun can be had now and over the next few years on 10 meters. Easy
to home-brew or, if you want to buy, a Sirio m-400 about $80, some coax and
a 10foot piece of schedule 80 and you've got something quite adequate.
WA3NZA

On Thu, Feb 16, 2023 at 12:26 PM M Reiter via BVARC  wrote:

> Yes I can now say with certainty that all antenna science is actually just
> VooDoo.
> after reading 100s of pages on an equal number of antenna configurations I
> have determined that the only common denominator is that antennas must be
> made from metal. and someone will let me know that is also not so.   to sum
> up my research you must have a 1/4, 1/2, 5/8, 3/8, 3/4 full wavelength
> section at some angle to something else that is larger or smaller than the
> original  it must be between touching the earth or 200ft high whichever you
> like more.  it should be horizontal or vertical or an angle in-between.
> can be made from wire or tubing of copper or aluminum but do not rule out
> magnesium.  it must be an open or closed circuit it definitely should or
> should not be resonate, SWR is bad, but a little is ok.   dont forget to
> trim your antenna until you have trimmed too much then add some back and
> trim some more. A balun unun unbalunousbulbulous, is absolutely maybe
> required but dont use one, they are rings of mystery metal called ferite,
> because they may be ferous and may be magic, they should be wound clockwise
> or counter clockwise or both and may have 2 but can have as many as six
> wires in a mystical configuration that can not be shown in 2 dimensions.
> did i mention the magic ladder wire or 75-400 or more ohm coax with or
> without loops to make something called ohms all nice and matchy matchy.
> (oof course you dont need this either because radios do this for you.)
>
> so there you have it,  all you need to know to get out there and make a
> perfect antenna.
>
> Marc
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Re: [BVARC] Magnetic Loop Antenna For Sale

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

Total $237, about $135 of which in the tuner, mostly the caps.  1/2" copper
tubine,  1" heavy wall pvc with nice base.  Separates to 3 pieces

On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 1:29 PM Rev. Donald Brown via BVARC 
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> How much are you asking?
>
> Don Brown W5DRB
> On 8/18/2022 1:27 PM, Joseph Benoit via BVARC wrote:
>
> Small Magnetic Loop Antenna for sale. Designed to be rugged yet portable.
> Very efficiently tunes 10, (11), 12 meters then aslo 15, 17, 20 and 30
> adding doorknob capacitors (included). Looking to recoup the the actual
> cost of materials used in construction.
> wa3...@gmail.com
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Re: [BVARC] 159.150 Mhz

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

TxDOT is on there, don't know what else.

On Sun, Aug 7, 2022 at 1:59 PM K5BOU via BVARC  wrote:

> I just heard some emergency conversation on 159.150 Mhz. Does anyone know
> the agency that is allocated to this frequency?
>
>
>
> K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont
>
> Houston*|*Texas*|*USA*|*
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> https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/
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Re: [BVARC] Baofeng antenna

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

Reminder that this too  will further improve your whip antenna when
portable. Does not have to go on the ground at the antenna but you can also
use a ring terminal on one of the screws for belt clip

https://baofengtech.com/improve-the-performance-of-your-rubber-duck-with-a-rat-tail/

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Re: [BVARC] UPS Issue

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I agree with everyone.  I maintained and repaired Toshiba UPS Systems for
several years and would bet the mortgage on batteries.  Depending on a
number of factors (float voltage and ripple, environment temperature, how
many cycles, how deep the discharge, etc., etc.) best case expect less than
5 years, the big boys watch VRLA's closely, especially after 3 years and
will change them entirely after 3-1/2 to 4 years.
VRLA float voltage is maintained at approx 2.25 volts per cell or about
13.5V. They should both be reading close to that immediately after you pull
them out, within a few percent of each other - first clue.
What's happening is that, under load, the battery voltage
very rapidly drops to the level where the UPS shuts itself down (low
battery cutoff). This is a protection such that batteries can't be depleted
too far which will ruin them and is happening so fast you don't realize
what's going on.
Headlamp bulb is a good idea, monitor the voltage, put some kind of  5A or
so resistive load on a battery. It should drop to a value around 12V, then
very slowly decrease with the rate accelerating with time. I suspect you
will see it immediately.  Make sure to clean the fan if there is one!.
A cut-sheet of a VRLA battery will show you what's going on Almost
assuredly the batteries.  Data sheet of a VRLA battery from a safe site:
https://www.farnell.com/datasheets/612553.pdf

On Fri, Jul 15, 2022 at 4:40 PM Allen Brier via BVARC 
wrote:

> I have a Cyberpower UPS that’s been working great for several years. I
> noticed yesterday that when I had a power glitch, it died immediately. I
> took it out of line and put it on my bench with no AC input. Power up and
> it says it has plenty of capacity, (no AC input) but when I add a small
> load to it, it dies completely. I took the batteries out and they show
> 12.72 and 13.03 volts respectively. I have no way to load test the
> batteries properly.
>
>
>
> Any ideas?
>
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] Roller Inductor Question

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

In addition to otherwise stated by K5AMH, as the frequency gets much higher
incrementally smaller inductance value is required (wider spacing,
turns-per-inch on a given coil diameter) and smaller incremental change is
needed to fine-tune if it were.

On Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 11:14 AM Michael Giannaccio via BVARC <
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> This is probably a basic question but I’ve come up empty in my search and
> can’t seem to find the answer in the Antenna Book.
>
> Can someone explain to me or link me to some reading as to why some roller
> inductors and screwdriver antennas like the ATAS have less turns per inch
> on the ends of the coil and more towards the center? I do have the latest
> edition of the antenna book so if it’s in there I can look it up.
>
>
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
> 73,
>
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Re: [BVARC] headset for HTs TYT TH-350 and Baofeng UV-5 (2 pin Kenwood)

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

That IS the handset I mentioned; when configured as dual headset with 2-pin
(Kenwood stle) the part number becomes HTH-K

On Mon, May 30, 2022 at 8:47 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC 
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> Thank you Joseph! I found a great headset at:
>
> https://heilhamradio.com/product/handie-talkie-headset-hth-2/
>
> 73s !!
> Mike  KI5MIK
> On 5/30/2022 7:37 PM, Joseph Benoit via BVARC wrote:
>
> Thought I'd buy a good brand but found the Heil HTH-K has great receiver
> audio; mike quality is good but transmit audio was a bit down unless you
> place the mike VERY close to your mouth. Same on both my BF-FHP and GT-5R.
>
> On Mon, May 30, 2022 at 7:08 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> I'm shopping for a headset for HTs   TYT TH-350 and Baofeng UV-5 (2 pin
>> Kenwood)
>>
>> Does anyone have any suggestions?
>>
>> 73s
>>
>> Mike  KI5MIK
>>
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Re: [BVARC] headset for HTs TYT TH-350 and Baofeng UV-5 (2 pin Kenwood)

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

Thought I'd buy a good brand but found the Heil HTH-K has great receiver
audio; mike quality is good but transmit audio was a bit down unless you
place the mike VERY close to your mouth. Same on both my BF-FHP and GT-5R.

On Mon, May 30, 2022 at 7:08 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC 
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> I'm shopping for a headset for HTs   TYT TH-350 and Baofeng UV-5 (2 pin
> Kenwood)
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions?
>
> 73s
>
> Mike  KI5MIK
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

Mike.  Not a direct answer to your ground rod issue BUT upon inspection,
you will find the wire feeding the outlet boxes probably does contain a
ground wire, just that they didn't have three-prong outlets or continue
grounds properly
Not sure you want to tackle this BUT it is easy just time-consuming. After
you've done a couple, maybe 15 minutes each.
Experiment with one outlet to see if you are up to it.
Look in your breaker panel and you will see a bunch of ground wires
connected to the ground buss so obviously they go SOMEWHERE (just not
terminated at the outlets and switches).
Time to replace those old outlets and switches anyway.  Don't buy the
cheapest outlets, stick to made in USA; Proven to be better connections
inside.
You can fix the issue with the no-grounded outlets throughout the house and
make things much safer. Buy an outlet tester (a few bucks; three LED's) if
you don't have one.  Get about 10 feet (jic) #14 solid copper wire green or
whatever color.; stripping entirely bare if not green. Have a small
assortment of appropriate wire nuts and electrical tape. Amazing how many
three pronged outlets don't have any wire to ground screw although the bare
ground wire is in there (sometimes just balled-up.  Good time to identify
what breaker does what and to make sure that breaker is OFF before you
remove the outlet or light switch..  By getting to each and every outlet
and switch and make sure the ground wires that are there are all connected
to each other (may be multiple cables in same box) connect them all
together  adding a pig tail if it was cut too short. Add a short pigtail to
the new 3-prong grounded receptacle. Also look at any junction boxes hiding
in the attic.  Have to be patient since, in an older house like ours, one
room may feed another room and the problem won't resolve until all the
grounds are tied together.  One day project does the whole house.
Good idea to take a wrap of tape around the receptacle or switch for safety
(for safety and to keep that ground wire from touching where it shouldn't.

On Fri, May 20, 2022 at 8:19 PM Mike Knedr via BVARC 
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> The house was built in the 60's.
> So there is no ground to the receptacles.
> I was planning on building an extension cord with a gfci and running the
> ground to the rod.
> I was thinking about flat braid from a ground buss bar to the rod for the
> radio, tuner, and power supply.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Mike KI5UBL 73
>
> On Fri, May 20, 2022, 7:57 PM Michael Giannaccio via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi Mike,
>>
>> When I put mine in I left about 8-12” out of the ground. Plenty of room
>> for multiple clamps and coax grounding blocks.
>>
>> If you’re not already aware make sure you bond your station ground with
>> your home’s electrical ground. I have some wire that you’re welcome to for
>> bonding if your run isn’t too long. Let me know!
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Mike Giannaccio
>> W5REZ
>>
>> > On May 20, 2022, at 6:53 PM, Mike Knedr via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > 
>> > I'm am installing an eight foot ground rod for my new shack.
>> > My question is how much leave above ground to attach the grounds.
>> > 
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Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Tailgate

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

Missed the tailgate, sorry.  Anyone with basic 2M-FM late model radio that
they have upgraded or closet spare?Seeking one for a newer YL ham,
KE5CEL, who is  looking for a budget mobile unit to use as her base.
 Contact me with what you have and price.
wa3...@gmail.com

On Sat, Apr 16, 2022 at 9:30 PM Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
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> I want to thank everyone for their hard work on make today's GHTG a great
> success.
>
> The event went off with very few issues and everyone seemed  have a great
> time.
>
> And for those that just came out to see what deals they could find, I want
> to you as well.
>
> Many of you suggested we have another GHTG in the future, which may just
> happen!
>
> Stay tuned for a wrap up ZOOM meeting in the near future.
>
> Thanks again for your help and attendance.
>
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> President
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Re: [BVARC] My first DX antenna : MFJ Ultra-Lite Off-Center Fed Dipole Antennas MFJ-2010

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

Hmmm.  Your first antenna, experimenting... For minimal investment, most
stealth and quick install and on-the-air.., In your situation try installed
as an inverted-vee (sort-of).  The highest point of house to mount the
feedpoint (chimney with screw-eye?) then bring ends down to fence-line in
either direction, using nylon rope single nail (or small marine cleat)  on
your fence to pull taught and tie-off.  Pattern will be weird BUT you're on
the air having fun while you plan for improvements later.

On Sat, Jan 1, 2022 at 11:24 AM Rick Wannall via BVARC 
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> I acquired a Kenwood TS2000 through this forum a few months ago, and have
> been browsing around for a first antenna.
>
>
>
> There are almost too many resources for discussion and recommendation, a
> very nice problem to have.
>
>
>
> Based on a number of comments, including remarks  by Dave Casler in his
> Youtube channel, I’ve landed on this:
>
>
>
> *MFJ Ultra-Lite Off-Center Fed Dipole Antennas MFJ-2010*
>
>
>
> I’m not exactly sure yet how I’ll get it 35 feet up, but that’s a problem
> regardless of which antenna, unless I go with a tower. Living under an HOA
> in a gated compound, I prefer to see if I can get by with just the wire and
> make that “inconspicuous”.
>
>
>
> If anyone has a strong conviction that this is just the wrong thing to
> start with, I’d love to know why and what you would recommend instead. Keep
> in mind, this is not the only antenna I will buy that, just the first.
>
>
>
> Thanks, all.
>
>
>
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>
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[BVARC] HamSticks For Sale

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

Brand new PAIrS of hamsticks for abandoned multi-band dipole project. Two
MFJ-2330T, Two MFJ-2375T.  Selling less than 1/2price, first $80, will
arrange to meet somewhere.

Joe Benoit, WA3NZA
Dickinson
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[BVARC] FS Brand New Hamsticks, purchased to make multi-band dipoles, abandoned this project.

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

Two MFJ-2330T 30 Meter Ham-tenna Whips (sell at $34,.95 ea.) plus Two
MFJ-2375  75  Meter Ham-tenna Whips, (selling at $39.95 ea.)

30M is a friendly band, digital modes (which includes CW), patient ops and
NO CONTESTS. Sold as a lot only, will arrange to meet. 1st $80FIRM

Joseph Benoit
WA3NZA
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[BVARC] CB SS Whips

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

Hey.  Looking for a couple of those full-length (1/4 wave 102", 108" or
whatever) for simple-installation dipole for new YL ham.  Anyone have one
or more of these tucked up in shed somewhere?

73's
Joe Benoit

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Re: [BVARC] Antenna Guidance

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

Hi. Keep in mind everything for most of us is ALL a compromise.
That said, If hit nearby, lightning will not just hit the HF antenna but
will couple into everything near it. The best thing you could do in this
situation is install an 8 foot rod as close to the slab as you can keeping
in mind you probably won't get it out but will have to drive it down under
grade should when you leave. I think your VHF antenna currently routes some
other way. If you can, route all l coaxes downward toward a common
protected point just under the RV inside plastic food storage box?) for
some weather protection.  Put  a transient suppressor on each of the two
coaxes and mount both on a small plate or simply bolt together and connect
a heavy wire from that combination to the ground rod..
That antenna is a roughly 16 foot "*no counterpoise needed*" stick with a
8:1 or 9:1 (depending where you read) unun fed with a random length of 50
ohm coax into the shack.  Hmmm. The actual impedance and efficiency is all
over the place.
My opinion is the  best thing you could do for your station is to raise the
antenna to clear the roofline, remove that unun and connect directly to a
remote antenna tuner (Yeasu F*C*-40/LDG/ICOM or similar) which can
weatherproof well and lay on top or secured to side of RV with a at least a
few radials thrown around. Now you have a base-tuned antenna with
efficiency increasing with frequency.
The coupler (and everything else needs grounding; a bolt to RV metal and
decent size wire down the RV to the ground rod.
Weather seal those coax connections!  (Your pics).

On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 10:34 AM Jeff Thomas via BVARC 
wrote:

> All,
>
> Looking for some antenna advice.   The antenna is a HF-360 with a 6:1 UNUN
> connected to a Yaesu FT-991A.   The mast is insulated from the RV.
> I also have a FT-40 coming as suggested by Yaesu but not sure if it's
> needed yet.
> For radio purposes do I need to ground the mast/antenna with a ground
> rod?  (I am planning to do this for anyway for lightning protection, just
> looking for some validation)
> Should I ground the coax here as well?
>
> Thanks for the advice!
>
>   Jeff / KI5RPL
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Re: [BVARC] Anybody have a suggestion for who may be able to repair my Kenwood TS 570?

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

Having been in a, similar, service-based business myself, the simple fact
is that you need to have a consistent flow of sales to support salary and
overhead. That said, fewer hams are all shopping for the best price for
equipment and supplies, therefore buying from the big boys online. On top
of that, manufacturer's like to pay flat-rate for repairs, which is
normally OK  and its a hard-sell to convince them to pay for those
difficult troubleshooting jobs, such as intermittent issues.  So for a
brick and mortar store with fixed costs (rent and utilities, insurance),
inventory, tools, test equipment, salaries, manufacturers'-required
training, etc., its just not a viable startup for anyone today.  Some of us
remember Heathkit stores, had a virtual monopoly on their gear and no
shortage of customer-built-incorrectly repairs and still closed its doors
years ago.  I elected factory-authorized field-service repair for large UPS
systems.

On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 1:05 PM D. Howard Bingham via BVARC 
wrote:

> Why doesn't a city as large as the Houston METRO area have at least ONE
> Factory Authorized SERVICE facility to repair major BRANDS of HAM RADIO
> Equipment, guessing MAJOR manufacturers support of their products not as
> important to the corporate types & purchasers are left to their own when
> REPAIRS or WARRANTY SERVICE IS NEEDED.
>
> D. Howard Bingham, KE5APJ
>
> BVARC Member
>
> ARRL Member
>
> --
> On 6/20/2021 9:40 PM, Westley Clavey via BVARC wrote:
>
> This person is not local...but I have had good success with him.  He did a
> complete overhaul (capacitor replacement, alignment, etc.) on my TS-850S
> and turned it around in just a few days.
>
> https://jahnkeelectronics.com/
>
> On 6/20/21 4:55 PM, Bob Hawkins via BVARC wrote:
>
>
> Need a qualified Kenwood technician.  Anybody have a suggestion?
>
>
>
>
> Bob Hawkins
> bobhawki...@gmail.com
> 281-827-9135
>
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Re: [BVARC] ELMER NEEDED

[Joseph Benoit via BVARC]

Hey Tim.  Although nothing on here, I hope someone local to you has already
stepped up to the plate for you and has contacted you directly.  If not,
maybe this will nudge someone ..Even an OLD, well-used mobile 2M rig and
even a simple antenna will be a dramatic improvement; perhaps someone has
lying around surplus and can loan you (?).  That Baofeng will quickly
discourage your ham experience.
That said, I am pretty far from you (Dickinson) but, if you got over this
way, I'd be glad to meet and program it for you. Without CHIRP and the
programming cable, its a chore...

If not mistaken, you are on the fringe of BVARC repeater map. I'm doubtful
you will ever hit that with the Baofeng unless you have a several element
yagi  antenna pointed at it and unobstructed line of site or roof of
neighborhood high-rise, lol. Repeaterbook does show one repeater in Clute
(145.35 1 100) and two in Angleton (147.18 + 141.3, and 147.34 + 103.5).

I can be reached here or wa3...@gmail.com if you'ld like to get in touch
directly.

73's  WA3NZA

On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 9:24 AM Timothy Herrin via BVARC 
wrote:

> To all,
> I just got my technician license and have been playing around with my
> simple Baofeng radio. I set the frequencies, but the difference between my
> upper and lower frequencies change after inputing the tone. I'm unable to
> hear anything and I'm just trying to figure out if I've set it up wrong or
> my antenna isn't strong enough to reach a repeater. Looking for an ELMER.
>
> -KI5LYP
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