Re: [BVARC] Anyone have equipment to check a computer sound card

[K5HM via BVARC]

If you are using an external card and it works, there is a 90% chance the old 
sound card is fried.  You don’t need to do further testing.  Unless you need 
some exotic $200 sound card, you can get one for as low as $20.  Microcenter or 
Fry’s or even Directron  probably has one.  

 

You’ll have to unhook the computer anyway to take it to the repair guy, you 
might as well turn a couple more screws and take the cover off yourself. Pull 
the old one and drop the new on in its place. 

 

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Martin Blaise via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 10:23 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Martin Blaise ; Jimmy Vance 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Anyone have equipment to check a computer sound card

 

Headphones do not produce sound. Have done all tests with speakers and drivers 
etc but never was able to get sound to work. I am currently using an external 
USB sound card but I really need to free up. Honestly I have done all I can. I 
need someone who could investigate. I can take it to the computer repair shop 
and pay $50 to $100 to get it fixed or I can buy a refurbished dell 660 
Inspiron for $150 to $200 but then you have the issue of copying everything 
from one computer to the other and having to redo tqsl and lotw etc so I think 
my best option might be the repair, I have run at least a dozen troubleshooting 
tests. I am not experienced enough to work on testing a sound card that is 
embedded in the mother board. The other issue is that the dxpeditions are 
running Fox and hound mode and it requires a cat cable. I have one but can’t 
use with an external sound card plugged into the USB port. So basically it 
means unless I get the internal sound to work I will not be able to work any dx 
stations on ft8 and jt65 without being able to use that cat cable. That’s about 
it thanks 

 

On Mon, Apr 1, 2019 at 6:37 PM Jimmy Vance via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

If I recall you took a power hit or a lightning strike some time back.

What have you done so far to troubleshoot?

Have you tried plugging in different speakers and headphones?  

Why do you think you need to get inside the case to test?





On 4/1/2019 5:20 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote:

Do any of you out there do any computer repair? I need to know why the sound is 
not working but I have tried many tests it will have to involve someone who can 
go inside the tower.

 

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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [SETXSWLaHam] Texas bill could restrict mobile ham radio!

[K5HM via BVARC]

All,

 

I contacted Dr. David Woolweaver, West Gulf Division Director regarding this.  
As you may know we have a very good attorney on our side, John Stratton, N5AUS 
who is also our Vice Director.  

 

Dave informs me that they are in contact with State Sen, Zaffrini on this 
matter.  If action is required, I am sure they will let us know. 

 

73,

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Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Jimmy Vance via BVARC
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 7:08 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Jimmy Vance 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [SETXSWLaHam] Texas bill could restrict mobile ham 
radio!

 

This is written against cell phones not two-way radios


Section 545.425 says:
“Wireless communication device” means a device that uses a commercial mobile 
service, as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 332 .

47 USC 332 says:
the term “commercial mobile service” means any mobile service (as defined in 
section 153 of this title) that is provided for profit and makes interconnected 
service available (A) to the public or (B) to such classes of eligible users as 
to be effectively available to a substantial portion of the public, as 
specified by regulation by the Commission


On 1/11/2019 5:47 AM, D. Howard Bingham via BVARC wrote:

FYI:

>From SETXSWLaHam Yahoogroup

Forwarded by: D. Howard Bingham

73

KE5APJ



 Forwarded Message  


Subject: 

[SETXSWLaHam] Texas bill could restrict mobile ham radio!


Date: 

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:23:39 -0600


From: 

SETX Telecom setxtele...@gmail.com   
[SETXSWLaHam]   



Reply-To: 

setxswla...@yahoogroups.com  


To: 

setxswla...@yahoogroups.com  








https://w5wx.net/2018/12/28/texas-legislature-sb43/?fbclid=IwAR2APSHKqhoHHqvgqSIGK-si0weefXHxezS2wdyTDTnq2Rn9-F-Z2piLiBE






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Re: [BVARC] W1V special event station at Lone Star Flight Museum

[K5HM via BVARC]

Bob,

 

 

Worked you on 20 from a remote station in Calais Maine.



 

Three elements on 20 meters at 114 feet. 

K3 and 500 watts. 

 

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Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Bob Hawkins via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2018 12:52 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Bob Hawkins 
Subject: [BVARC] W1V special event station at Lone Star Flight Museum

 

 



W1V special event station at Lone Star Flight Museum standing by for check ins 
at 146.820 pl 103.5 

 

 

 

Bob Hawkins

bobhawki...@gmail.com  

281-827-9135

Facebook:www.facebook.com/bob.hawkins.12 
 

KD5AT on 146.940 pl 167.9

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Re: [BVARC] New freq. W1V

[K5HM via BVARC]

Cannot hear you on 20>

 

 

73,

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Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Dwayne Jones via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2018 1:32 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Dwayne Jones 
Subject: [BVARC] New freq. W1V

 

W1V is now at 14.246 on HF. Please try to contact them there.

 

Dwayne

KB5YTA

 

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[BVARC] test email 2

[K5HM via BVARC]

 

 

73,

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Excelsior!

 

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Re: [BVARC] KZ5MM ON 28.485 MHZ

[K5HM via BVARC]

KZ5MM does not give DXCC Credit for the Canal Zone since 1979.  The Canal
Zone disappeared from the DXCC list in 1979 when the Panama Canal was taken
transferred from US to Panamanian sovereignty.  

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

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Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Nizar Mullani via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2018 5:58 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' ; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net
Cc: Nizar Mullani 
Subject: [BVARC] KZ5MM ON 28.485 MHZ

 

WORK W5PR OPERATING IN CANAL ZONE AS KZ5MM ON 28.458 MHZ

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Re: [BVARC] Amateur radio parity act - FCC reauthorization

[K5HM via BVARC]

That would be pretty much a miraculous event.

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of mark janzer via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2018 12:35 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: mark janzer 
Subject: [BVARC] Amateur radio parity act - FCC reauthorization

 

I just scanned the funding bill (that just past) and the parity act language 
was not in the FCC reauthorization.

 

73

Mark

K5MGJ

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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] H.R.4986 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2018

[K5HM via BVARC]

That is precisely why I decided to get involved with my HOA.  Unfortunately, 
the monthly HOA meetings are . . . you guessed it; the second Thursday evening 
of the month.

 

Too many of us would rather moan about the death of ham radio , that do 
something about it. I call BS on that.  

 

Get off your duffs and do something on the local level.  

 

Is this the hobby of Hiram Percy Maxim?  Would he take this lying down like 
many of you are doing?  

 

Is this what has become of innovation in out hobby?  

 

There are technology tools to beat this thing. IT is your  collective fault 
that we are in this pickle.  There are other way to get around or coexist with 
the limitations.  There has to be.  And every new idea that is developed pushes 
out the boundaries of what we can do.  

There are local ways we can coexist.  community ways.  

 

Yeah, yeah, there are many of you that are already nay saying.  The same ones 
who whine about how hard it is to volunteer some time for our own club.  Begone 
or be quiet!.   

 

Are you really worthy of your license?  This is the time for innovation, not 
constipation!

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

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Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Bill Cordell via BVARC
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 2:43 PM
To: 'mark janzer' ; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 

Cc: Bill Cordell 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] H.R.4986 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2018

 

I am on an HOA board.  You cannot have non-technical and very focused HOA 
decisionmakers have the ultimate say for any ham radio antennas.  H.R.4986 - 
FCC Reauthorization Act of 2018 is so ambiguous and soft spoken that an HOA can 
easily do what they wish, when considering a ham radio antenna of any type.
This is not good.

Bill

W5VOM

 

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of mark janzer via BVARC
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 12:18 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
>; rule...@gmail.com  ; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net 
 
Cc: mark janzer mailto:k5...@yahoo.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] H.R.4986 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2018

 

It looks like a cut and paste, verbatim, of the bill from 2017...

 

Mark

K5MGJ

 

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From: gmuller885--- via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
To: rule...@gmail.com  ; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net 
  
Cc: gmuller...@aol.com  ; BVARC@BVARC.org 
 
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 11:44 AM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] H.R.4986 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2018

 

This looks like it is a compromise at least in wording that gives the ham some 
wiggle room whit the HOA's. Please correct me if I miss read it.

 

Gerald Muller K9GEM

gmuller...@aol.com  

In a message dated 3/4/2018 10:31:43 AM Central Standard Time, 
rule...@gmail.com   writes: 

 

All, 

 

This bill is to reauthorize funding for the FCC.  Very likely to pass so the 
FCC can operate! 

 

Title III of this bill appears to contain language very similar to the Amateur 
Radio Parity Act of 2017!!

 

I do not see anything I recognize as allowing "high symbol rate" modes on the 
HF bands.

 

Below is a link to the text of the bill:

 

 

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4986/text?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22amateur+radio+parity+act+of+2017%22%5D%7D
 

 &r=3#toc-H8E4756C977B042B5926BDAD067F668CC

 

Please read and see what you think!  Forward to anyone you feel should see this.

 

Robie - AJ4F

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[BVARC] indivifual operators count

[K5HM via BVARC]

Any chance to get these?

 

73, Ron

 



 

 

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Re: [BVARC] BVARC/TDXS/ECHO/KARS Field Day Meeting - This Sunday June 11, 2017 - 2 pm to 4 pm

[K5HM via BVARC]

What a load of BS!  As a proud representative of the feeble minded 
Judeo-Christian’s, I have seen multiple iterations of this discussion on this 
reflector over the years.  

 

I think most hams are aware of their responsibilities on the air and for the 
most part fulfill them.  But we are not perfect.

 

Riley Hollingsworth, former FCC Chief of Enforcement suggested, “If someone’s 
behavior on the band offends you, just reach for the BIG KNOB and turn it.”  
There are plenty of other frequencies. 

 

Ron, K5HM 

 

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 4:46 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller ; jkli...@comcast.net
Subject: Re: [BVARC] BVARC/TDXS/ECHO/KARS Field Day Meeting - This Sunday June 
11, 2017 - 2 pm to 4 pm

 

Hey, I know plenty of feeble minded Christians.   My self being one.   Isn't 
that what Editing is for?  Remember, the FCC limits our languagethe famous 
7 words you can't say on tv.but can say on cable. Hi 

HMFNIC.Rick.  W5RH


On Jun 9, 2017, at 3:54 PM, Jeff Davis via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Hi Jon,

 

I'm not on the board, but I've been to three or four Field Days at BVARC.  I 
grew up with a mother who said on numerous occasions, "Swearing is the attempt 
of a feeble mind to express itself".  It's safe to say in all my time there 
that I never heard a feeble mind trying to express itself, they just sit 
quietly doing CW!  LAUGH OUT LOUD, sorry i couldn't resist.  But honestly, i 
don't remember being offended by language, cigarette smoke maybe but no 
swearing, that i noticed and I'm kinda sensitive to it.

 

I'm comfortable bringing my Christian Friends to Field Day.  

 

FWIW

 

Jeff

KF5HQE


On Jun 09, 2017, at 03:39 PM, gmuller885 via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

John

   My name is Jerry K9GEM.  As a past board member I can speak for me. I think 
that givin situation the hams could and would CLEAN up their language given the 
publicity we would receive in return. Please review the first sentence. 

 

K9GEM

Jerry

 

 

 

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 Original message 
From: Jon Livingston kb0mnm via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
> 
Date: 6/9/17 11:57 AM (GMT-06:00) 
To: "BVARC, GMuller885---" mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > 
Cc: jkli...@comcast.net  , "Hawkins, Bob" 
mailto:bobhawki...@gmail.com> > 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] BVARC/TDXS/ECHO/KARS Field Day Meeting - This Sunday June 
11, 2017 - 2 pm to 4 pm 

Hi Mr. Hardwick ( Mike or Michael if you prefer )-

  Last evening I did not hear the name Donovan, and was not cleared by the XYL 
to pay dues.

( I just landed a new contract  or contract to hire position ).

Will someone be available to accept dues at the Fire Station?

 

and on another note:

Do you need lumber for stakes to hold these antennas ( wire antennas ) firm at 
the ground end or guy-ropes?

I may be able to provide some short, unsharpened, 2x2 scraps. Lathe or other 
woodworking tools could be an issue with them, unless someone wants to be 
heroic with a hatchet.

 

and:

My new job does involve a Christian Television station. It is *possible* that 
they would consider a remote- yet I am awfully new to working for them.

Do you think that the 'language' of some of the amateurs involved might be 
considered to be less than Christian?

See attachment for an example. Thanks-

 

 

Jon L. Livingston

Electronics Technician

17722 Fieldglen Drive Houston, Texas 77084

jkli...@comcast.net  

Cell:  (832)-591-0082 

General Radiotelephone license PGGB062294

CET Wireless Communications WCM-R185658

Amateur Radio license KB0MNM <<<, 73

  www.linkedin.com/in/jon-livingston

 


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From: "Mike Hardwick via BVARC" mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
To: "BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB" mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: "Mike Hardwick" mailto:n5...@att.net> >, n...@aol.com 
 , "Jeffery MacMillian" mailto:twi...@gmail.com> >, tdxs-l...@tdxs.net  , 
"Jimmy Vance" mailto:jimmy.va...@gmail.com> >, 
billcord...@comcast.net  , "Allen Brier N5XZ" 
mailto:n...@earthlink.net> >
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 7:06:44 AM
Subject: [BVARC] BVARC/TDXS/ECHO/KARS Field Day Meeting - This Sunday June 11, 
2017  - 2 pm to 4 pm

 

Don’t forget this weekend.

 

BVARC/TDXS/ECHO/KARS Field Day organizational meeting. 

 

Location Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Department

   Fire Station #1

   727 Pitts Road

   Richmond, Texas 77469

 

Date   Sunday, June 11, 2017

 

Time   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

 

 

Any questions, please contact me. 

 

Mike Hardwick

N5VCX

713-826-6917


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[K5HM via BVARC]

Now poste on the Arrl FD loacator Map http://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator 

Search for KK5W

 

73,

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Re: [BVARC] Repeater Book or Iphone app?

[K5HM via BVARC]

http://www.rfinder.net/blog/ 

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

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Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 1:01 PM
To: averyruss...@gmail.com; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Bruce 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Repeater Book or Iphone app?

 

download repeater book from apple store. it is free and gives you repeaters 
closest to your gps location. i have been using it for years.  

73...bruce

 

Sent from my iPhone


On Apr 12, 2017, at 11:38 AM, Avery Russell via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Headed out to California. Tossed my repeater book from 2009. Should I get a new 
one or is there an Iphone app? 

 

Avery

KE5-OTH

 

 

 

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Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector

[K5HM via BVARC]

Right on 

 

73,

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Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of JP Pritchard via
BVARC
Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 5:59 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: JP Pritchard ; 'Jonathan Guthrie'

Subject: Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector

 

I enjoy BVARC (the club and the reflector) for more than one reason.  Like
Mr. Rodriguez, I look to the club for Elmers, and I have found many who are
willing to help.  All I had to do was ask. On the other hand, I find the
fellowship of the group to be very important in my life.  I learned a very
long time ago that I need social connections with like-minded individuals,
and I have turned to BVARC to meet this need at this time in my life.

 

Every time a member posts something, whether it's focused on amateur radio
or something else, I learn something about a friend and sometimes I learn
something new about one topic or another. So no, I am not offended and my
day isn't ruined if I encounter something off topic on the reflector. (And I
am a person who receives more than a hundred emails a day, many of them off
topic to anything and everything in my life.) 

 

So, for what little my opinion is worth, I think Mr Jonathan Guthrie has
replied to this discussion in a most creative and appropriate way.  I think
he's suggesting that we should all use good judgement in what we post, while
at the same time we have the freedom, when the signal to noise ratio is all
wrong,  to turn on the noise blanker and the noise DSP if you have one, and
then either live with the noise that's left or shut off the receiver (delete
and move on).

 

JP Pritchard,

KG3JPP

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan Guthrie
via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2017 2:56 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Jonathan Guthrie mailto:ka8...@ka8kpn.org> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector

 

Two things about the signal-to-noise ratio of an email list.

First, conversations about the topicality of off-topic messages (by which I
mean discussions like this very one that we're engaging in right at this
moment) tend to generate vast quantities of frankly off-topic noise,
especially when compared to the off-topic messages that are under
discussion.  Consider, for example, the number of "April Fools" messages to
the number of messages talking about the "April Fools" messages.  There have
been at least twice as many in the meta discussion than were posted in the
first place.  These messages will also tend to be very contentious, which
probably accounts for there being such a large number of them.

Second, a low signal-to-noise ratio in an email list is nearly always due to
a low amount of signal in the list rather than to an excess of noise.  (The
only exception I know of is on the SMOFs list, and that has to do with the
characteristics of certain of the personalities on that list.  I can explain
more, if you want me to, but it probably works better in a private
conversation.)  So, the appropriate response to being unhappy with a low
signal-to-noise ratio is to try to put more signal in the list rather than
to put more noise on the list in an attempt to reduce the amount of noise on
the list.  On-topic messages tend to foster more on-topic discussion.

One last point I'll make is that nobody concerned with a low signal-to-noise
ratio finds comments like "you can always delete the messages you don't
like" to be very helpful.  If the noise is high enough, it is easiest to
simply withdraw.

On 04/02/2017 10:18 AM, John Chauvin via BVARC wrote:

Au contraire.

 

It is not that my, and hopefully anyone else's, whole day is consumed with
the reflector.  Rather it is that many of us have a busy schedule and have
to sort through this BS to get to our only desire for the reflector -
amateur radio.  

 

One exception, because of the nature of many amateur radio operators, an
occasional "off topic" is required as a one-time question or similar, but
not leading to a long e-mail trail.  I would hope that those that respond to
these occasional requests do so directly and not respond to the entire
reflector.

 

IMHO (to quote a internationally acclaimed orator and noble statesman).

 


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From: Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC  

To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
 
Cc: Rick Hiller -- W5RH   
Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 10:03 AM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector

 

 

Well now, let's see...

 

No political comments -- then no discussion about HR555.

 

No religious comments -- then no discussion about the propagation, sun
spots, solar storms, because that is Mother Nature/God -- the ultimate OP,
no matter what building you go into Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

 

Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector

[K5HM via BVARC]

There is no trash on the reflector.  I treasure every little BS snippet that 
comes across. I wish I had the time to reply to all 

 

But I get a laugh out of them all.

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Pat Cameron via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 7:16 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Pat Cameron ; Michael Monsour 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector

 

Can we take a vote?




Best Regards,

Pat Cameron

(832)885-2899

 

On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 6:08 AM, K5IZO via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Michael, I agree.

 

Let's keep this reflector for ham radio so we don't have to receive this 
garbage. Political views, sinkholes and April Fools trash isn't welcome here.

Sent from my iPhone


On Apr 2, 2017, at 5:57 AM, Michael Monsour via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

If you are going to do April 1st stuff then have the FCC turn ham radio into 
CB. No more calls and free for all and anything goes

 

On Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 10:51 PM, Jeff Davis via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

I enjoyed it, I’ve been hit with so many today that it was getting old.  Then 
this one and man I swallowed it hook line and oh you know.

 

it wasn’t till I went back to read it again and saw the date that I went, oh 
crap, I fell for one.

 

Thanks,

 

KF5HQE Jeff

 

On Apr 1, 2017, at 10:12 PM, gmuller885 via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

Just haveing fun michael. Don't take it so seriously.

 

 

 

Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy® Note 4.



 Original message 
From: Michael Monsour via BVARC <  bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Date: 4/1/17 9:42 PM (GMT-06:00) 
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <  
bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: Michael Monsour <  msi...@gmail.com>, JP Pritchard 
<  jppn...@comcast.net> 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FCC action!! 



Enough with the April 1st junk

 

On Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 9:03 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

I know this is crap since the federal government would never say in a press 
release that it had made a big mistake. Nice try Chris. You're an April fool.

JP

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 1, 2017, at 8:45 PM, Chris Boone via BVARC   > wrote:
>
> FCC to reinstate Morse Code test
>
> Washington, D.C. – April 1, 2017 –
>
> Today, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) approved 
> Report and Order 14-987af which reinstates the Morse Code test for General 
> Class and Amateur Extra Class licensees.
>
> “It was a big mistake eliminating the Morse Code test,” admits Dotty Dasher, 
> the FCC’s director of examinations. “We now realize that being able to send 
> and receive Morse Code is an essential skill for radio amateurs. As they say, 
> it really does get through when other modes can’t.”
>
> Not only will new applicants have to take the test, but General Class 
> licensees who have never passed a code test will have one year to pass a 
> 5-wpm code test. Similarly, Amateur Extra class licensees that never passed a 
> code test will have one year to pass a 13-wpm test. Those amateurs that fail 
> to pass the test will face revocation of their operating privileges. 
> Materials for administering the examinations will be distributed to Volunteer 
> Examiner Coordinators by the end of April, so that they can begin the testing 
> on May 1, 2017.
>
> “This isn’t going to be one of those silly multiple-choice type tests,” noted 
> Dasher. “We’re going to be sending five-character random code groups, just 
> like we did in the old days. And, applicants will have to prove that they can 
> send, too, using a poorly adjusted straight key.”
>
> Technician Class licensees will not be required to take a Morse Code test, 
> nor will a test be required for new applicants. “We discussed it,” said 
> Dasher, “but decided that since most Techs can’t even figure out how to 
> program their HTs, requiring them to learn Morse Code seemed like cruel and 
> unusual punishment.”
>
> When asked what other actions we might see from the FCC, Dasher hinted that 
> in the future applicants taking the written exam may be required to draw 
> circuit diagrams, such as Colpitts oscillators and diode ring mixers, once 
> again. “We’re beginning to think that if an applicant passes an amateur radio 
> license exam it should mean that he or she actually knows something,” she 
> said.
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector

[K5HM via BVARC]

I do not care for political or religious comments but if we ban humor, well, 
that is a step too far. 

 

There is precious little ham humor in our hobby.  We all seen to take ourselves 
too seriously.  Next thing you know, we will be bannibg the expressions of 
humor like words like  Ha Ha or Hee Hee Heee.

Come on  April 1st. OK?

 

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Pat Cameron via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 7:16 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Pat Cameron ; Michael Monsour 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector

 

Can we take a vote?




Best Regards,

Pat Cameron

(832)885-2899

 

On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 6:08 AM, K5IZO via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Michael, I agree.

 

Let's keep this reflector for ham radio so we don't have to receive this 
garbage. Political views, sinkholes and April Fools trash isn't welcome here.

Sent from my iPhone


On Apr 2, 2017, at 5:57 AM, Michael Monsour via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

If you are going to do April 1st stuff then have the FCC turn ham radio into 
CB. No more calls and free for all and anything goes

 

On Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 10:51 PM, Jeff Davis via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

I enjoyed it, I’ve been hit with so many today that it was getting old.  Then 
this one and man I swallowed it hook line and oh you know.

 

it wasn’t till I went back to read it again and saw the date that I went, oh 
crap, I fell for one.

 

Thanks,

 

KF5HQE Jeff

 

On Apr 1, 2017, at 10:12 PM, gmuller885 via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

Just haveing fun michael. Don't take it so seriously.

 

 

 

Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy® Note 4.



 Original message 
From: Michael Monsour via BVARC <  bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Date: 4/1/17 9:42 PM (GMT-06:00) 
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <  
bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: Michael Monsour <  msi...@gmail.com>, JP Pritchard 
<  jppn...@comcast.net> 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FCC action!! 



Enough with the April 1st junk

 

On Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 9:03 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

I know this is crap since the federal government would never say in a press 
release that it had made a big mistake. Nice try Chris. You're an April fool.

JP

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 1, 2017, at 8:45 PM, Chris Boone via BVARC   > wrote:
>
> FCC to reinstate Morse Code test
>
> Washington, D.C. – April 1, 2017 –
>
> Today, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) approved 
> Report and Order 14-987af which reinstates the Morse Code test for General 
> Class and Amateur Extra Class licensees.
>
> “It was a big mistake eliminating the Morse Code test,” admits Dotty Dasher, 
> the FCC’s director of examinations. “We now realize that being able to send 
> and receive Morse Code is an essential skill for radio amateurs. As they say, 
> it really does get through when other modes can’t.”
>
> Not only will new applicants have to take the test, but General Class 
> licensees who have never passed a code test will have one year to pass a 
> 5-wpm code test. Similarly, Amateur Extra class licensees that never passed a 
> code test will have one year to pass a 13-wpm test. Those amateurs that fail 
> to pass the test will face revocation of their operating privileges. 
> Materials for administering the examinations will be distributed to Volunteer 
> Examiner Coordinators by the end of April, so that they can begin the testing 
> on May 1, 2017.
>
> “This isn’t going to be one of those silly multiple-choice type tests,” noted 
> Dasher. “We’re going to be sending five-character random code groups, just 
> like we did in the old days. And, applicants will have to prove that they can 
> send, too, using a poorly adjusted straight key.”
>
> Technician Class licensees will not be required to take a Morse Code test, 
> nor will a test be required for new applicants. “We discussed it,” said 
> Dasher, “but decided that since most Techs can’t even figure out how to 
> program their HTs, requiring them to learn Morse Code seemed like cruel and 
> unusual punishment.”
>
> When asked what other actions we might see from the FCC, Dasher hinted that 
> in the future applicants taking the written exam may be required to draw 
> circuit diagrams, such as Colpitts oscillators and diode ring mixers, once 
> again. “We’re beginning to think that if an applicant passes an amateur radio 
> license exam it should mean that he or she actually knows something,” she 
> said.
> 
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[BVARC] Houston hamfest

[K5HM via BVARC]

Please attend the Houston Hamfest this year or you might miss out on the
premier event in Ham Radio this year.  Our Principal Speaker is Tim Duffy,
K3LR and COO of DX Engineering.  He'll be making 2 presentations, one on
building contest stations and one on the Reverse Beacon Network.  If you are
any kind of  contest person or DX chaser, you will want to hear one or both
of these talks.  

 

The ARRL sponsored speaker will be Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, ARRL Sales and
Marketing Manager.  

 

In addition, ICOM will be exhibiting  for the first time.  Yes, the real
factory ICOM people,  Now is the time to ask them any questions about the
ICOM 7300 or any other of their radio gear.  We will be raffling off the
7300 as one of our prizes.  

 

Spend $10 to win an ICOM 7300 or an Elecraft K3s or a RigExpert AA-54
Antenna Analyzer. 

 

Check out the website at www.houstonhamfest.org
  

 

73, Ron, K5HM

 



 

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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Greater Houston Hamfest - Tim Duffy

[K5HM via BVARC]

Yes, Really rude of CQ Magazine to schedule their contest on our hamfest 
weekend. 

 

73, Ron, K5HM

 



 

From: NIzar Mullani [mailto:mull...@tlite.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 3:11 PM
To: w5prch...@gmail.com; 'K5HM' ; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR 
RADIO CLUB' ; 'TDXS List' ; 
ctdx...@kkn.net; n...@mailman.qth.net
Cc: 'Pete Sauermilch' ; 'Mike Hardwick' 
; 'Dr. David Woolweaver' ; 'John Robert 
Stratton' 
Subject: RE: [tdxs-list] Greater Houston Hamfest - Tim Duffy

 

Chuck,

 

Look out for Pat, KJ5Y and Curt, WG5H operating WPX contest remotely from the 
Hamfest. Several people will be operating these two Remote stations on Saturday 
March 25th. 

 

Nizar 

 

From: tdxs-list [mailto:tdxs-list-bounces+mullani=tlite@tdxs.net] On Behalf 
Of w5prch...@gmail.com  
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 2:11 PM
To: K5HM; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB; 'TDXS List'; ctdx...@kkn.net 
 ; n...@mailman.qth.net  
Cc: 'Pete Sauermilch'; Mike Hardwick; 'Dr. David Woolweaver'; 'John Robert 
Stratton'
Subject: Re: [tdxs-list] Greater Houston Hamfest - Tim Duffy

 

Wow! Sounds like a great program.  Too bad I can’t go because it is scheduled 
on a contest weekend!

 

Chuck W5PR

 

 

Sent from Mail   for Windows 10

 

From: K5HM  
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 1:34 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  ; 'TDXS List' 
 ; ctdx...@kkn.net  ; 
n...@mailman.qth.net  
Cc: 'Pete Sauermilch'  ; Mike Hardwick 
 ; 'Dr. David Woolweaver'  
; 'John Robert Stratton'  
Subject: [tdxs-list] Greater Houston Hamfest - Tim Duffy

 

Please pass this around to all  interested parties.  

 

Our technical program is looking like one of the best we had in past years,  
Check out the schedule on the hamfest website   
www.houstonhamfest.org. 

 

I am happy to announce that Tim Duffy, K3LR, COO of DX Engineering and well 
known contester will be the Principal Speaker at the Hamfest next month.  In 
this role, Tim will be making not one but two presentations.

 

1.  Tim will be discussing his K3LR multi-multi superstation. Pick up some 
interesting tips that you can use in your own shack; Tim will also talk about 
developments at DX Engineering, if time permits.  

 

2.  In a second presentation Tim will discuss the Reverse Beacon Network 
and how it can make you a better DX’er.  Tim operates his own Reverse Beacon 
station at K3LR  If you haven’t used the RBN, you should try it.  Read the 
introduction at www.reversebeacon.net   

 

In the ARRL session, Dr. David Woolweaver, K5RAV ARRL West Gulf Division 
Director will introduce Keynote Speaker, Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, ARRL Sales and 
Marketing Manager to discuss Ham Radio’s Second Century

 

There are other great speakers this year as well.  

 

Don’t miss our other speakers like:

 

Dr, Edgar Sanchez, Professor of Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M, talking 
about the cutting edge of Technology; the Internet of Things.  , get more 
information on the hamfest website. 

 

Dave Feldtman, W5RF on the 2016 Tonga DXpedition, A35T

 

Digital Radio Experts Hal Fuglaar, N5BXP, Bill Pellirn, KE5XV and  Jason 
Johnston, KC5HWB, Owner of Grapevine Amateur Radio.  

 

And More 

 

 

73, Ron, K5HM

Greater Houston Hamfest

 



 

 

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[BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest - Tim Duffy

[K5HM via BVARC]

Please pass this around to all  interested parties.  

 

Our technical program is looking like one of the best we had in past years,
Check out the schedule on the hamfest website www.houstonhamfest.org
 . 

 

I am happy to announce that Tim Duffy, K3LR, COO of DX Engineering and well
known contester will be the Principal Speaker at the Hamfest next month.  In
this role, Tim will be making not one but two presentations.

 

1.Tim will be discussing his K3LR multi-multi superstation. Pick up some
interesting tips that you can use in your own shack; Tim will also talk
about developments at DX Engineering, if time permits.  

 

2.In a second presentation Tim will discuss the Reverse Beacon Network
and how it can make you a better DX'er.  Tim operates his own Reverse Beacon
station at K3LR  If you haven't used the RBN, you should try it.  Read the
introduction at www.reversebeacon.net   

 

In the ARRL session, Dr. David Woolweaver, K5RAV ARRL West Gulf Division
Director will introduce Keynote Speaker, Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, ARRL Sales
and Marketing Manager to discuss Ham Radio's Second Century

 

There are other great speakers this year as well.  

 

Don't miss our other speakers like:

 

Dr, Edgar Sanchez, Professor of Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M, talking
about the cutting edge of Technology; the Internet of Things.  , get more
information on the hamfest website. 

 

Dave Feldtman, W5RF on the 2016 Tonga DXpedition, A35T

 

Digital Radio Experts Hal Fuglaar, N5BXP, Bill Pellirn, KE5XV and  Jason
Johnston, KC5HWB, Owner of Grapevine Amateur Radio.  

 

And More 

 

 

73, Ron, K5HM

Greater Houston Hamfest

 



 

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Re: [BVARC] Presentation of Internet of Things (IoT) at the Houston Hamfest

[K5HM via BVARC]

I strongly suggest you all attend the IOT presentation at the hamfest and
raise the security issue with our guest speaker.  

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Gary Sitton via
BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 10:49 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Gary Sitton 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Presentation of Internet of Things (IoT) at the Houston
Hamfest

 

Guys:

   Actually, I did see the NPR documentary.  IMHO it really overplayed
the security risks of PLAs being reprogrammed to subvert their basic
functions.  The number of un-password protected URLs and other 
net accessible devices is a real issue however.

Gray, K5AMH

On 2/14/2017 10:35, Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC wrote:

I don't want to seem like I'm arguing with you, Rick, because you don't
claim any particular expertise in IoT.  I, on the other hand, claim to be
pretty familiar with the Internet of Things and the underlying technologies.
Programming a Thing on the Internet is what I do for a living.  Besides,
I've not heard the NPR report to which you refer, so I cannot comment upon
it.

I still don't think the statement "Most of the IoT devices have rudimentary
processors not capable of high level security" is true.  Even if it is true
now, it won't be true in the very near future because the security issue
with the IoT is, at its core, a people problem, and as the people building
these things become more sophisticated, their solutions will, too.

If you want a high-level takeway from this, it should be this:  Don't ever
consider using an Arduino (or a CANMIC) on an Ethernet network.  Use an ARM
based board (like the "CHIP" or the Raspberry PI or the Beaglebone Black or
whatever--there are literally scores of boards available) instead.  Not only
can you run whatever protocols you want on those boards, they're cheaper
than the Arduino Ethernet Shield.

On 2/12/2017 10:31 AM, Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC wrote:

Yes, well stated, but, apparently, not the take of some security analyists.
NPR had a show about it back in December, where the security expert stated
pretty much what Nizar said.  Don't know if it was the Technology Weekly or
ATC show. 

 

W5RH




Rick Hiller  

The Radio Hotel  -- W5RH

 

 

 

On Sun, Feb 12, 2017 at 8:28 AM, Gary Sitton via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Very well put!
Gary, K5AMH

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http://www.aqua-mail.com

On February 11, 2017 8:59:40 PM Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Where did you get the idea that the "rudimentary processors" are not capable
of "high level security"?  Or, for that matter, that that was a significant
barrier to security in the Internet of Things?  While it is true that
processors like the Atmel AVR processors (to pick a widely-used family) are
pretty wimpy, but they are sufficiently wimpy that you're not going to
connect them directly to the Internet because you really can't.  Once you
have a processor that can natively handle a TCP/IP stack, then it is by
definition capable of handling all of the higher-level security protocols.
Systems on chip that are powerful enough to boot Linux (or NetBSD or, I
suppose, Windows) are available for under $1 in Q1000, so cost really isn't
a factor.

My perspective is that there are two main problems that cause insecurity in
the Internet of Things.  First, the firmware in these devices is generally
not updated once they are purchased.  Well, reason 1B is that the firmware
is often (well, okay, always) released with defects in it that have security
consequences.  The second reason is that much of the programming on these
devices is done in a "sea of bits" language like C, or C++.  Using a
language like that means that nearly any defect has security consequences.
I suppose that you could add a third reason (although I think that it's
implied) which is that we really don't know what we're doing when it comes
to writing defect-free software, and few people really understand secure
programming all that well.

The thing is, updating is itself a tricky proposition, and the updates are
just as likely to contain defects with security consequences as what they're
replacing and there's no guarantee that your updated device will work the
same (or even at all) after the update as it did before, so merely providing
a mechanism for doing an update is no guarantee that your device might
eventually be made secure.

On 02/11/2017 04:09 PM, Nizar Mullani via BVARC wrote:

You are absolutely correct about security being a problem with IoT devices.
Most of the IoT devices have rudimentary processors not capable of high
level security. 

Just imaging some hackers from China or Russia hacking into your device at
home and turning the temperature way up in the summer. Or, shutting down
your car while driving in Houston traffic. Total DISASTER. 

Re: [BVARC] Icom repairs

[K5HM via BVARC]

Check out the website.  He handles all three major manufacturers. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

 <mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> k5hm@gmail.com

 <http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Chris Boone via
BVARC
Sent: Monday, February 6, 2017 9:59 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Chris Boone 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Icom repairs

 

How is he with Yaesu gear?? My FT857D needs some work..I thought about
sending it into the factory but someone closer/faster would work for me.

 

Chris

WB5ITT

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of K5HM via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2017 10:58 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: K5HM mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> >; t...@tdxs.net
<mailto:t...@tdxs.net> 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Icom repairs

 

www.Hamrepair.com <http://www.Hamrepair.com> 

 

in Carrollton

 

He is good. I have ued him myelf. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

 <mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> k5hm@gmail.com

 <http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of GMuller885--- via
BVARC
Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2017 2:31 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: gmuller...@aol.com <mailto:gmuller...@aol.com> ; t...@tdxs.net
<mailto:t...@tdxs.net> 
Subject: [BVARC] Icom repairs

 

Does any one know who does Icom repairs now that HARS is no longer in the
Houston area?  One side of my 2820 gets a broken signal while the other side
works fine. 

 

Gerald Muller K9GEM
 <mailto:gmuller...@aol.com> gmuller...@aol.com 

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Re: [BVARC] Icom repairs

[K5HM via BVARC]

www.Hamrepair.com  

 

in Carrollton

 

He is good. I have ued him myelf. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of GMuller885--- via
BVARC
Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2017 2:31 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: gmuller...@aol.com; t...@tdxs.net
Subject: [BVARC] Icom repairs

 

Does any one know who does Icom repairs now that HARS is no longer in the
Houston area?  One side of my 2820 gets a broken signal while the other side
works fine. 

 

Gerald Muller K9GEM
  gmuller...@aol.com 

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Re: [BVARC] Icom repairs

[K5HM via BVARC]

Hamrepair.com 

 

They are in Carrollton. Excellent. I have used them.

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of GMuller885--- via
BVARC
Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2017 2:31 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: gmuller...@aol.com; t...@tdxs.net
Subject: [BVARC] Icom repairs

 

Does any one know who does Icom repairs now that HARS is no longer in the
Houston area?  One side of my 2820 gets a broken signal while the other side
works fine. 

 

Gerald Muller K9GEM
gmuller...@aol.com   

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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines

[K5HM via BVARC]

Cool – Except there are no power poles in my subdivision.  

 

Guess my solution is fiber here.  BTW, ATT told me they were planning on laying 
fiber cable in the next 3-6 months.  They have already been in my yard for prep 
wprk. .   

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

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Excelsior!

 

From: Chris Boone [mailto:chris.bo...@cumulus.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 11:20 AM
To: Leonard Cernuch ; John Chauvin 
Cc: K5HM ; Robie Elms ; TDXS List 
; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Subject: RE: [tdxs-list] [BVARC] Internet over Power Lines

 

The new version operates like “G Line” on microwave freqs…single wire with 
launchers and receive cones ….and the wire rides the single wire without 
radiating….harmonics?? Hardly an issue with 1+GHz signals…..attenuation will 
kill any harmonics….NO issues with amateur or other users….this is how BPL 
SHOULD have been implemented in the beginning…running HF over unbalanced 
unshielded wires was just plain STUPID…

 

Chris

WB5ITT

 

From: Leonard Cernuch [mailto:leonardcern...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 10:38 AM
To: John Chauvin mailto:k5...@yahoo.com> >
Cc: K5HM mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> >; Robie Elms 
mailto:rule...@gmail.com> >; Chris Boone 
mailto:chris.bo...@cumulus.com> >; TDXS List 
mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> >; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO 
CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Subject: Re: [tdxs-list] [BVARC] Internet over Power Lines

 

Anyone ever hear of harmonics? ?  Wonder if the Hams that operate way up there 
will be effected ? ?

 

On Jan 31, 2017 10:08, "John Chauvin via tdxs-list" mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> > wrote:

Ron,

TNX

IZO

 


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From: K5HM mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> >
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >; 'John Chauvin' mailto:k5...@yahoo.com> >; 'Robie Elms' mailto:rule...@gmail.com> >; 'TDXS List' mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> > 
Cc: 'Chris Boone' mailto:chris.bo...@cumulus.com> >
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:42 AM
Subject: RE: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines

 

http://www.arrl.org/news/at-t-s-new-airgig-not-your-father-s-bpl 

 

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org  ] 
On Behalf Of Chris Boone via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:30 AM
To: John Chauvin mailto:k5...@yahoo.com> >; BRAZOS VALLEY 
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >; Robie Elms 
mailto:rule...@gmail.com> >; TDXS List mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> >
Cc: Chris Boone mailto:chris.bo...@cumulus.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines

 

Not the same…it will not be using HF-UHF but rather m/w freqs…

 

Chris

WB5ITT

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:22 AM
To: Robie Elms mailto:rule...@gmail.com> >; TDXS List 
mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> >; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO 
CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: John Chauvin mailto:k5...@yahoo.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines

 

Oh God, here we go again.

 

 


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From: Robie Elms mailto:rule...@gmail.com> >
To: TDXS List mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> > 
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:10 AM
Subject: [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines

 

All,

 

I read this article a few hours ago.  It describes AT&T's plans to 
test/implement a gigabit internet system over power lines.  Anyone heard of 
this?  I wonder if there are any HF/VHF/UHF noise implications.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2017/01/31/t-plans-deliver-fast-internet-over-power-poles/97260568/

 

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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines

[K5HM via BVARC]

http://www.arrl.org/news/at-t-s-new-airgig-not-your-father-s-bpl 

 

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

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Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Chris Boone via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:30 AM
To: John Chauvin ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
; Robie Elms ; TDXS List 

Cc: Chris Boone 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines

 

Not the same…it will not be using HF-UHF but rather m/w freqs…

 

Chris

WB5ITT

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:22 AM
To: Robie Elms mailto:rule...@gmail.com> >; TDXS List 
mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> >; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO 
CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: John Chauvin mailto:k5...@yahoo.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines

 

Oh God, here we go again.

 

 

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From: Robie Elms mailto:rule...@gmail.com> >
To: TDXS List mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> > 
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:10 AM
Subject: [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines

 

All,

 

I read this article a few hours ago.  It describes AT&T's plans to 
test/implement a gigabit internet system over power lines.  Anyone heard of 
this?  I wonder if there are any HF/VHF/UHF noise implications.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2017/01/31/t-plans-deliver-fast-internet-over-power-poles/97260568/

 

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Re: [BVARC] Home Network Security

[K5HM via BVARC]

Steve Who?  I thought he was a guitar. Never heard of him.

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

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Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jon Noxon via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 7:45 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Jon Noxon ; Rick Hiller 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Home Network Security

 

Indeed he does: Steve Gibson

 

On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 7:19 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Does the well known respected expert have a moniker?  It isn't Sneaky Pete is 
it?  

Sent from my i-Thingamajig


On Jan 31, 2017, at 3:09 AM, Jon Noxon via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Folks, I strongly recommend you use this link to check your home network 
security status regarding possible entry points for outside attack. This 
especially important for the majority of you who are wed to Microsoft operating 
systems. The link I have posted here is secure and safe from a well respected 
expert in internet security. You may have used it in the past but have 
forgotten about it (as I did).

 

FWIW, I'm invisible on the net as a Mac guy based on the information reported 
back to me. If you have holes, let the rest of us in on what you found via the 
reflector.

 

Regards,

 

Jon KF5TFJ

 

The link: https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?rh1dkyd2

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Re: [BVARC] FW: H.R. 555

[K5HM via BVARC]

Chris, 

 

Do you need any backup?.  I would love to hear why he thinks this is such a 
good deal.  

 

If this is such a good deal then the ARRL has done a rotten job of selling it 
to the members. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Chris Boone via BVARC
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 11:10 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Chris Boone 
Subject: [BVARC] FW: H.R. 555

 

Somehow I knew I would hear from Imlay on this :) 

 

Chris

WB5ITT

 

From: Christopher Imlay [mailto:w3kd.a...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 10:46 AM
To: Chris Boone mailto:chris.bo...@cumulus.com> >
Subject: H.R. 555

 

Chris, you are under some very serious misapprehensions concerning H.R 555. It 
is a good bill. I will be happy to discuss it with you. Where did you get the 
information that you put in this e-mail? 

Let me know when I can call you and tell you what the Bill is really about. 

 

73, Chris W3KD

 

-- 

Christopher D. Imlay

Booth, Freret & Imlay, LLC

14356 Cape May Road

Silver Spring, Maryland 20904-6011

(301) 384-5525 telephone

(301) 384-6384 facsimile

w...@arrl.org  

 

 

-Original Message-
From: Chris Boone <  chris.bo...@cumulus.com>
To: NY2RF <  ny...@arrl.net>; k5ur < 
 k...@aol.com>; k0gw <  
k...@arrl.net>; bpmiles <  bpmi...@gmail.com>; w3tom 
<  w3...@arrl.org>; k3rf <  
k...@arrl.org>; w9xa <  w...@arrl.org>; k9la < 
 k...@arrl.org>; ka0ldg <  
ka0...@arrl.org>; k0BBC <  k0...@arrl.org>; k5uz < 
 k...@arrl.org>; wb4rhq <  
wb4...@arrl.org>; wa8efk <  wa8...@arrl.org>; w8wtd < 
 w8...@arrl.org>; n2ybb <  
n2...@arrl.org>; w2udt <  w2...@arrl.org>; k0das < 
 k0...@arrl.org>; k0aiz <  
k0...@arrl.org>; k1ki <  k...@arrl.org>; k1twf < 
 k1...@arrl.org>; k7cex <  
k7...@arrl.org>; ab7zq <  ab...@arrl.org>; w6rgg < 
 w6...@arrl.org>; k6jat <  
k6...@arrl.org>; N2ZZ <  n...@arrl.org>; N2COP < 
 n2...@arrl.org>; wy7fd <  
wy...@arrl.org>; k0rm <  k...@arrl.org>; gsarratt < 
 gsarr...@arrl.org>; n4zuw <  
n4...@arrl.org>; n6aa <  n...@arrl.org>; n6vi < 
 n...@arrl.org>; k5rav <  
k5...@arrl.org>; jrs <  j...@hamradio.us.com>
Cc: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <  
bvarc@bvarc.org>; SETXHAM <  
setx...@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Jan 20, 2017 9:36 am
Subject: H.R. #555

To the BOD of the ARRL and others:

 

This pending legislation is the worse piece of manure I have seen for the 
amateur radio community since the days of Prose Walker and the WR repeater 
license debacle.


To give HOAs such power as proposed is totally against what the original relief 
of the proposed bill was supposed to provide. Amateurs NEED some relief from 
HOAs and this bill does NOT provide it.

 

It must be KILLED or withdrawn and revamped ASAP.

 

As a broadcast engineer and owner (KLLS 1300), I cannot believe this 
legislation was allowed to get this far with the ARRL HQ help.

 

I am a life member of the ARRL and DEMAND the BoD withdraw support for this 
bill and draft a new one in the spirit that this was originally intended; to 
allow amateurs to put up reasonable antennas WITHOUT HOA approval (similar to 
PRB-1 for Over The Air Reception Devices).

 

Otherwise, this proposed bill will kill any chance of an amateur radio operator 
in a HOA controlled area from ever able to install ANY antennas (HF or VHF/UHF) 
and will lead to those who have been operating with stealth antennas having to 
face fines and dismantled such antennas.

 

Shame on the ARRL BoD for allowing this to even get to this point.

 

Regards,

 

Christopher W. Boone

Assistant Chief Engineer & IT Director

Cumulus, Houston - 104.1 KRBE + HD

&

Owner, Musicradio Double-L S, KLLS 1300AM Stereo, Lumberton/Beaumont

Member Society of Broadcast Engineers #20046

 

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Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 Amateur Radio Parity Act --- REBORN

[K5HM via BVARC]

That is a great idea. Unfortunately, I am not in his district. Ted Poe is my 
Rep. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of mark janzer via BVARC
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 9:54 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: mark janzer 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 
Amateur Radio Parity Act --- REBORN

 

Since many BVARC members are his constituents, it may be a good idea to request 
a meeting with him at his Sugarland office, near the Fluor campus.

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From: mark janzer via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
> 
Cc: mark janzer mailto:k5...@yahoo.com> >
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 9:41 AM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 
Amateur Radio Parity Act --- REBORN

 

For what it's worth, the Sugarland rep, Pete Olson, serves on the Energy and 
Commerce committee. 

When the bill was re-introduced, it was sent to this committee for mark-up...

 

Mark

K5MGJ

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From: mark janzer via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
>; JP Pritchard mailto:jppn...@comcast.net> > 
Cc: mark janzer mailto:k5...@yahoo.com> >
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 2:36 PM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 
Amature Radio Parity Act --- REBORN

 

Per the home page article, the ARRL board is meeting to discuss the bill on 
January 20th and 21st.

 

Inform the board (and your representatives), that the bill as written, will 
have unintended detrimental consequences to the licensee: 

 

1.  Due to indefinite inaction or delay of an HOA (not as a result of 
failure) to enact reasonable rules and/or permit an antenna. 

2.  The bill does not define the steps to HOA approval. In that quixotic 
hurdles can be required of the licensee as part of the HOA approval process.

3.  That guidance is lacking and should be provided "concerning height, 
location, size, and aesthetic impact of, and installation requirements for, 
outdoor antennas and support structures for the purpose of conducting 
communications" before the bill is passed.

 

Mark

K5MGJ

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From: K5IZO via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
To: JP Pritchard mailto:jppn...@comcast.net> > 
Cc: K5IZO mailto:k5...@yahoo.com> >; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR 
RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 1:45 PM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 
Amature Radio Parity Act --- REBORN

 

J P, the incredible thing is that ARRL strongly favors this. They will put the 
full-court press on again to pass it like they did last time.

Sent from my iPhone


On Jan 18, 2017, at 1:43 PM, JP Pritchard mailto:jppn...@comcast.net> > wrote:

Does ARRL try to involve radio and antenna manufacturers and sellers in this 
effort?  This sounds like a natural connection to get some lobbying done in 
support of modifying the legislation or killing it. If they don't get involved, 
they're out of business, at least when it comes to ham radio gear.

 

JP Pritchard

KG3JPP

 

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From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Gmail via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:37 AM
To: John Chauvin; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Gmail
Subject: Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 
Amature Radio Parity Act --- REBORN

I guess I am going to have to convert to cb.  Anybody got a 1 candle linear for 
sale?

Sent from my iPhone


On Jan 18, 2017, at 6:43 AM, John Chauvin via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

I thank Jeffrey for pointing this out.  I have subsequently read it on ARRL's 
home page.

 

This is truly a sad day.  This certainly is the last nail in the coffin of 
amateur radio.

 

If you haven't read it, please read the article in the BVARC Newsletter, 
October 2016, Page 3.  Go to www.bvarc.org   and  
click on "club newsletters" in the left column of the home page.

 

The very short version is that 

a) Unless already pre-approved, it will be illegal (AGAINST FEDERAL LAW not 
just against deed restrictions) for anyone living in an HOA community to put up 
even a stealth antenna prior to receiving approval from an HOA.  Per attorney 
interpretation, as there is no grandfather clause, even such existing antennas 
must come down.

b) no one will EVER get approval from any HOA.

c) accordingly, home base operation will virtually cease to exist in HOA 
communities.

 

Many of us, and more importantly many prospective hams, that live under the axe 
of an HOA, we would be limited to mobile, portable or remote ops for day-to-day 
on-the-air activities.  Imagine what that will do to us, but more importantly 
to the prospect of drawing

Re: [BVARC] ARRL Board email list

[K5HM via BVARC]

For those of you who can Tweet, you can send a Tweet to Bill Morine. Roanoke 
Division Director, about HR 555  to

@ARRLRoanokeDiv

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: K5HM [mailto:k5hm@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 8:48 AM
To: John Chauvin 
Subject: RE: [BVARC] ARRL Board email list

 

I sent my email with return a request for a read receipt. So far I have gotten 
two. Bill Morine N2COP and Tom Gallagher, NY2RF.

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of K5IZO via BVARC
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 6:21 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: K5IZO mailto:k5...@yahoo.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] ARRL Board email list

 

Pete, 

FYI, the Div Vice Dir are not on the BOD but it's good for them to get these 
emails anyway.  I.e., David W is; John S isn't.

John

Sent from my iPhone


On Jan 20, 2017, at 6:16 AM, Peter Sauermilch via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

For those who didn't wade through my previous email but want the ARRL BoD

email address list.

 

~~email addresses as distribution list~~~

ny...@arrl.net  , k...@aol.com  , 
k...@arrl.net  , bpmi...@gmail.com 
 , w3...@arrl.org  , 
k...@arrl.org  , w...@arrl.org  , 
k...@arrl.org  , ka0...@arrl.org  
, k0...@arrl.org  , k...@arrl.org  
, wb4...@arrl.org  , wa8...@arrl.org 
 , w8...@arrl.org  , 
n2...@arrl.org  , w2...@arrl.org  
, k0...@arrl.org  , k0...@arrl.org 
 , k...@arrl.org  , k1...@arrl.org 
 , k7...@arrl.org  , 
ab...@arrl.org  , w6...@arrl.org  
, k6...@arrl.org  , n...@arrl.org  
, n2...@arrl.org  , wy...@arrl.org 
 , k...@arrl.org  , 
gsarr...@arrl.org  , n4...@arrl.org 
 , n...@arrl.org  , n...@arrl.org 
 , k5...@arrl.org  , 
j...@hamradio.us.com  

~~

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

 

Tom Galligar, CEOny...@arrl.net  

Richard Roderick, President   k...@aol.com  

Gregory Widin, 1st VP   k...@arrl.net 
 

Brian Mileshosky, 2nd VP bpmi...@gmail.com  

 

DIVISION DIRECTORS & VICE DIRECTORS

 

Tom Abernethy, W3TOM  w3...@arrl.org  

Robert Famiglio, K3RF  k...@arrl.org  

 

Kermit Carlson, W9XA  w...@arrl.org  

Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LAk...@arrl.org  

 

Kent Olson, KA0LDGka0...@arrl.org 
 

Matt Holden, K0BBC k0...@arrl.org 
 

 

David Norris, K5UZ   k...@arrl.org  

Ed Hudgens, WB4RHQ wb4...@arrl.org  

 

Dale Williams, WA8EFK  wa8...@arrl.org  

Thomas Delaney, W8WTDw8...@arrl.org  

 

Mike Lisenco, N2YBB   n2...@arrl.org 
 

William Hudzik, W2UDT  w2...@arrl.org  

 

Rod Blocksome, K0DAS   k0...@arrl.org  

Art Zygielbaum, K0AIZk0...@arrl.org  

 

Tom Frenaye, K1KI   k...@arrl.org  

Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF k1...@arrl.org  

 

Jim Pace, K7CEX   k7...@arrl.org  

Bonnie Altus, AB7ZQab...@arrl.org 
 

 

Bob Vallio, W6RGG  w6...@arrl.org  

Jim Tiemstra, K6JAT k6...@arrl.org  

 

Dr. James Boehner, N2ZZ  n...@arrl.org  

Bill Morine, N2COP  n2...@arrl.org  

 

Dwayne A

Re: [BVARC] I oppose HR 555

[K5HM via BVARC]

Too bad. I’m not taking it down regardless.  As the Texans said at Gonzales, 
“COME AND TAKE IT!”

 



 

73,

Ron, K5HM

 <mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> k5hm@gmail.com

 <http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 11:00 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: John Chauvin 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] I oppose HR 555

 

Ron,

 

This is an EXCELLENT e-mail.  I too sent one, but didn't think to c.c.the BVARC 
Reflector.

 

There is one error in your e-mail.  At the TDXS meeting, you heard John 
Stratton cite that the law is not grandfathered and with the mere existence of 
the law you are in violation of a federal law as soon as it becomes law.  You 
can't leave the antennas up pending disposition of your application.  

 

You are not alone.

 

I'm confused with Scott's e-mail.  I don't understand it's purpose.

 

C U soon,

 

IZO

 

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From: K5HM via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
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; k...@arrl.net <mailto:k...@arrl.net> ; bpmi...@gmail.com 
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k...@arrl.org <mailto:k...@arrl.org> ; ka0...@arrl.org <mailto:ka0...@arrl.org> 
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ab...@arrl.org <mailto:ab...@arrl.org> ; w6...@arrl.org <mailto:w6...@arrl.org> 
; k6...@arrl.org <mailto:k6...@arrl.org> ; n...@arrl.org <mailto:n...@arrl.org> 
; n2...@arrl.org <mailto:n2...@arrl.org> ; wy...@arrl.org 
<mailto:wy...@arrl.org> ; k...@arrl.org <mailto:k...@arrl.org> ; 
gsarr...@arrl.org <mailto:gsarr...@arrl.org> ; n4...@arrl.org 
<mailto:n4...@arrl.org> ; n...@arrl.org <mailto:n...@arrl.org> ; n...@arrl.org 
<mailto:n...@arrl.org> ; k5...@arrl.org <mailto:k5...@arrl.org> ; 
j...@hamradio.us.com <mailto:j...@hamradio.us.com>  
Cc: K5HM mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> >; BRAZOS VALLEY 
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 10:33 PM
Subject: [BVARC] I oppose HR 555

 

Gentlemen,

 

I am a radio amateur.  

 

I have successfully operated within my HOA controlled subdivision since 2008 
without any consequences.  However, the provisions of HR 555 would require me 
to get approval from my HOA for my existing antennas.  If the HOA should not 
approve them, I would have to take them down or be in violation of FCC 
regulations, according to HR 555

 

Presently I invested over $10,000 in station equipment in joyful pursuit of my 
hobby. If this bill should become law, my equipment will be useless without an 
antenna.  So where can I send the ARRL the bill for all the equipment I can no 
longer use?  HR 555 requires the HOA to approve any antenna system.  Every HOA 
has an architectural committee which approves all property improvements.  Do 
you think they are going to like my three element Yagi on a 30 foot pole or 
even a simple vertical antenna 30 feet in the air?  To HOA’s, structures like 
that are anathema.  

 

Having been involved in an HOA, I know that this kind of request means nothing 
but delay at best.  They receive the request; consider for some time; a very, 
very, very long time. You, the ARRL Board, know this too, or perhaps you never 
had to deal with an HOA?  How do you expect an HOA committee of laymen 
determine what constitutes an effective antenna? 

 

What are you thinking? There is nothing in H.R.555 to motivate an HOA to behave 
otherwise. There is nothing in this bill that that gives the amateur any right 
or leverage to pursue our on-the-air activities without approval from the HOA.  
Who determines what is a reasonable or effective antenna system, the HOA?  

I cannot believe the ARRL would knowingly undermine its own future.  You must 
be smoking some great weed over there in Newington. Perhaps your vision for the 
future is a Chinese HT.  Or maybe this will revive the interest in CB radio.  

 

I see little future in being a licensed ham or an ARRL member if this bill 
passes.

 

I urge you and your fellow officers and directors to withdraw this bill from 
Congress.  

Re: [BVARC] I oppose HR 555

[K5HM via BVARC]

Depends on how many committee members you can convince.   My HOA meets has met 
on the second Thursday evening of the month, so I never could get involved. 

 

Perhaps its not too late for me. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

 <mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> k5hm@gmail.com

 <http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Scott Medbury via 
BVARC
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 11:10 PM
To: 'John Chauvin' ; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 

Cc: Scott Medbury 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] I oppose HR 555

 

I wonder if my recourse is to get on the architectural review committee?

 

Scott KD5FBA

 

 

Scott Medbury

16802 Aprilmont Drive

Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941

 <mailto:smedb...@windstream.net> smedb...@windstream.net

 

From: BVARC [ <mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] 
On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 11:00 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: John Chauvin
Subject: Re: [BVARC] I oppose HR 555

 

Ron,

 

This is an EXCELLENT e-mail.  I too sent one, but didn't think to c.c.the BVARC 
Reflector.

 

There is one error in your e-mail.  At the TDXS meeting, you heard John 
Stratton cite that the law is not grandfathered and with the mere existence of 
the law you are in violation of a federal law as soon as it becomes law.  You 
can't leave the antennas up pending disposition of your application.  

 

You are not alone.

 

I'm confused with Scott's e-mail.  I don't understand it's purpose.

 

C U soon,

 

IZO

 

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From: K5HM via BVARC < <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> bvarc@bvarc.org>
To:  <mailto:ny...@arrl.net> ny...@arrl.net;  <mailto:k...@aol.com> 
k...@aol.com;  <mailto:k...@arrl.net> k...@arrl.net;  
<mailto:bpmi...@gmail.com> bpmi...@gmail.com;  <mailto:w3...@arrl.org> 
w3...@arrl.org;  <mailto:k...@arrl.org> k...@arrl.org;  <mailto:w...@arrl.org> 
w...@arrl.org;  <mailto:k...@arrl.org> k...@arrl.org;  <mailto:ka0...@arrl.org> 
ka0...@arrl.org;  <mailto:k0...@arrl.org> k0...@arrl.org;  
<mailto:k...@arrl.org> k...@arrl.org;  <mailto:wb4...@arrl.org> 
wb4...@arrl.org;  <mailto:wa8...@arrl.org> wa8...@arrl.org;  
<mailto:w8...@arrl.org> w8...@arrl.org;  <mailto:n2...@arrl.org> 
n2...@arrl.org;  <mailto:w2...@arrl.org> w2...@arrl.org;  
<mailto:k0...@arrl.org> k0...@arrl.org;  <mailto:k0...@arrl.org> 
k0...@arrl.org;  <mailto:k...@arrl.org> k...@arrl.org;  <mailto:k1...@arrl.org> 
k1...@arrl.org;  <mailto:k7...@arrl.org> k7...@arrl.org;  
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w6...@arrl.org;  <mailto:k6...@arrl.org> k6...@arrl.org;  
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<mailto:wy...@arrl.org> wy...@arrl.org;  <mailto:k...@arrl.org> k...@arrl.org;  
<mailto:gsarr...@arrl.org> gsarr...@arrl.org;  <mailto:n4...@arrl.org> 
n4...@arrl.org;  <mailto:n...@arrl.org> n...@arrl.org;  <mailto:n...@arrl.org> 
n...@arrl.org;  <mailto:k5...@arrl.org> k5...@arrl.org;  
<mailto:j...@hamradio.us.com> j...@hamradio.us.com 
Cc: K5HM < <mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> k5hm@gmail.com>; BRAZOS VALLEY 
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB < <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> bvarc@bvarc.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 10:33 PM
Subject: [BVARC] I oppose HR 555

 

Gentlemen,

 

I am a radio amateur.  

 

I have successfully operated within my HOA controlled subdivision since 2008 
without any consequences.  However, the provisions of HR 555 would require me 
to get approval from my HOA for my existing antennas.  If the HOA should not 
approve them, I would have to take them down or be in violation of FCC 
regulations, according to HR 555

 

Presently I invested over $10,000 in station equipment in joyful pursuit of my 
hobby. If this bill should become law, my equipment will be useless without an 
antenna.  So where can I send the ARRL the bill for all the equipment I can no 
longer use?  HR 555 requires the HOA to approve any antenna system.  Every HOA 
has an architectural committee which approves all property improvements.  Do 
you think they are going to like my three element Yagi on a 30 foot pole or 
even a simple vertical antenna 30 feet in the air?  To HOA’s, structures like 
that are anathema.  

 

Having been involved in an HOA, I know that this kind of request means nothing 
but delay at best.  They receive the request; consider for some time; a very, 
very, very long time. You, the ARRL Board, know this too, or perhaps you never 
had to deal with an HOA?  How do you expect an HOA committee of laymen 
determine what constitutes an effective antenna? 

 

What are you thinking? There is nothing in H.R

[BVARC] I oppose HR 555

[K5HM via BVARC]

Gentlemen,

 

I am a radio amateur.  

 

I have successfully operated within my HOA controlled subdivision since 2008
without any consequences.  However, the provisions of HR 555 would require
me to get approval from my HOA for my existing antennas.  If the HOA should
not approve them, I would have to take them down or be in violation of FCC
regulations, according to HR 555

 

Presently I invested over $10,000 in station equipment in joyful pursuit of
my hobby. If this bill should become law, my equipment will be useless
without an antenna.  So where can I send the ARRL the bill for all the
equipment I can no longer use?  HR 555 requires the HOA to approve any
antenna system.  Every HOA has an architectural committee which approves all
property improvements.  Do you think they are going to like my three element
Yagi on a 30 foot pole or even a simple vertical antenna 30 feet in the air?
To HOA's, structures like that are anathema.  

 

Having been involved in an HOA, I know that this kind of request means
nothing but delay at best.  They receive the request; consider for some
time; a very, very, very long time. You, the ARRL Board, know this too, or
perhaps you never had to deal with an HOA?  How do you expect an HOA
committee of laymen determine what constitutes an effective antenna? 

 

What are you thinking? There is nothing in H.R.555 to motivate an HOA to
behave otherwise. There is nothing in this bill that that gives the amateur
any right or leverage to pursue our on-the-air activities without approval
from the HOA.  Who determines what is a reasonable or effective antenna
system, the HOA?  

I cannot believe the ARRL would knowingly undermine its own future.  You
must be smoking some great weed over there in Newington. Perhaps your vision
for the future is a Chinese HT.  Or maybe this will revive the interest in
CB radio.  

 

I see little future in being a licensed ham or an ARRL member if this bill
passes.

 

I urge you and your fellow officers and directors to withdraw this bill from
Congress.  

 

Ron Litt, K5HM

ARRL Member # 2000517495 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

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Re: [BVARC] is har still open for repairs?

[K5HM via BVARC]

www.hamrepair.com   

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of terry leatherland via 
BVARC
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 11:28 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: terry leatherland 
Subject: [BVARC] is har still open for repairs?

 

If not, is there a yaesu repair shop in houston?

Terry

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 
 

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Re: [BVARC] Dress

[K5HM via BVARC]

TO all Banquet  Attendees:

 

Welcome

 

The dress for this event is casual.  

There is ample free parking next to the restaurant

When you enter the restaurant, please proceed upstairs to the Trentino Room

There is an elevator for people who need assistance.  

 

Have Fun. 

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Banquet January 13th

[K5HM via BVARC]

If you have not made a reservation for the BVARC Banquet on Jan. 13th , you
still have a few more days.  Due to the overwhelming response to the event,
I decided to extend the time for reservations until JANUARY 10th .  

 

 

Remember you must have your reservation in by close of business on that
date.  You can pay by PayPal, Credit card or check .  Go to BVARC,org for
the menu.  Tickets are $30 per person.  

 

Our guest speakers will be Linda Litt (you all know how great she was last
time ) to update you on the life of a Real Ham Radio Wife.  You will not see
this on cable or YouTube!

 

She will introduce our other speaker, The "Vin Scully of Southeast Texas
Baseball and voice of the Sugar Land Skeeters, Ira Liebman!

 

So don't miss it. Who doesn't love Baseball and Ham Radio?

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

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Re: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, January 5th, 2017

[K5HM via BVARC]

Roy is correct.  All you need to do is click on the link to see the address. It 
is not Bayland Park

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Roy Storey via BVARC
Sent: Friday, January 6, 2017 4:34 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Roy Storey 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - 
Saturday, January 5th, 2017

 

I believe that is a different park. Burnett Bayland Park, 6000 Chimney Rock VS 
Bayland Park, 6400 Bissonnet. 




 

Roy Storey W5TKZ -- 73

 

 

On Fri, Jan 6, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Jon Noxon via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Having a bit of a problem with dates, eh?

 

Re December 10 or January 5...



Sent from my iPad


On Jan 6, 2017, at 3:19 PM, Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Be advised the is a BIG Super Bowl party at Bayland park this Saturday. FREE 
food and entertainment. Maybe hard to park and access. I repeat the word FREE 
as in very LARGE crowd.  Robert

 

http://houston.carpediem.cd/events/1552173-touchdown-tour-burnett-bayland-park-at-burnett-bayland-park/
   

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Mike Hardwick via 
BVARC
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2017 5:33 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Mike Hardwick mailto:n5...@att.net> >
Subject: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, 
January 5th, 2017

 

This Saturday, January 5th, 2017 

 

Bayland Park Community Center

6400 Bissonnet Street

Houston, Texas 77074

 

BVARC Board of Directors Meeting9:00 am 
to 10:30 am 

Greater Houston Hamfest Organization Meeting 10:30 am to 12:00 noon

 

 

 

N5VCX

 

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[BVARC] BVARC Banquet January 13th

[K5HM via BVARC]

If you have not made a reservation for the BVARC Banquet on Jan. 13th , you
still have a few more days.  Due to the overwhelming response to the event,
I decided to extend the time for reservations until December 10th .
Remember you must have your reservation in by close of business on that
date.  You can pay by PayPal, Credit card or check .  Go to BVARC,org for
the menu.  Tickets are $30 per person.  

 

Our guest speakers will be Linda Litt (you all know how great she was last
time ) to update you on the life of a Real Ham Radio Wife.  You will not see
this on cable or YouTube!

 

She will introduce our other speaker, The "Vin Scully of Southeast Texas
Baseball and voice of the Sugar Land Skeeters, Ira Liebman. 

 

So don't miss it. Who doesn't love Baseball and Ham Radio?

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

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[BVARC] Banquet Reservations

[K5HM via BVARC]

The deadline for making a banquet reservation is Saturday 1/7.  If you are
planning to attend the banquet and have not made reservations, please do it
now.  The cost is $30 per person. 

 

The affair will be held at Maggiano's Little Italy 2019 Post Oak Blvd.  For
more information got to the www.bvarc.org    

 

Don't miss it.  Be there or be square. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Best book on learning CW - or, anyone can learn CW at any age, if taught properly

[K5HM via BVARC]

Technology will triumph all problems associated with learning CW. Many expert 
CW Ops use electronic keyers and keyboards. It is just a matter of time. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: tdxs-list [mailto:tdxs-list-bounces+k5hm.ron=gmail@tdxs.net] On 
Behalf Of Vaclav via tdxs-list
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 9:30 AM
To: William K Carr III ; Nizar Mullani 
; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' ; 
tdxs-l...@tdxs.net
Subject: Re: [tdxs-list] Best book on learning CW - or, anyone can learn CW at 
any age, if taught properly

 

Most people forget to learn how to SEND same time and of course listen to their 
sending. 

Best to use starlight , manual key. 

Bits and dots should NEVER be recognized as Morse code.

As far as recognizing words - there is a "danger" of guessing the code received 
instead of truly copying  it. 

 

 

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From: William K Carr III mailto:w...@wkimbrough.com> >
To: Nizar Mullani mailto:mull...@tlite.com> >; 'BRAZOS 
VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >; 
tdxs-l...@tdxs.net   
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:37 AM
Subject: Re: [tdxs-list] Best book on learning CW - or, anyone can learn CW at 
any age, if taught properly

 

I didn't have the benefit of N0HHF's book when I was learning the code in the 
mid 60s, but I can attest that the method of recognizing CW as sounds and words 
rather than dits and dahs works. I remember struggling to get to 13 WPM and 
when I started listening to the sounds, I jumped to 25+ WPM almost overnight. 
Today, I hear 35wpm easily and need to pay a little more attention to 40+.  
K5WA still wonders how I can copy CW and carry on a conversation in the same 
room! It works.

 

Kim  K5TU

 

 

 

 

Sent from Samsung tablet




 Original message 
>From Nizar Mullani mailto:mull...@tlite.com> > 
Date: 12/27/2016 09:32 (GMT-06:00) 
To 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
>,tdxs-l...@tdxs.net 
Subject [tdxs-list] Best book on learning CW - or, anyone can learn CW at any 
age, if taught properly 



(My apologies to the CW experts since you probably don’t need to read this.) 

 

I have attached THE ART AND SKILL OF RADIO-TELEGRAPHY by N0HFF (SK) as a pdf 
file. It is a must read for people who want to learn CW or think that they 
cannot learn CW. 

 

I could have, would have, halved my time learning CW if I had read this book 
before starting. I have had to unlearn the way I was taught CW the hard way. 
Learning to decode every letter into dit and dah at 5 wpm was not only the 
wrong way, it was probably the most miserable way to learn. No wonder I avoided 
CW operation for 30 years.

 

Learning to HEAR the sound of letters and numbers sent by CW at 20 wpm, 
bypasses the wrong way it was taught. Learning CW by first listening to good CW 
is critical to learning the proper sounds of letters and words. There are 
several apps, such as CWtext, Learning CW, and Morse words, which make it easy 
to learn. This book provides a really good set of rules on how to learn the 
code efficiently and enjoying it. 

 

If I can start learning CW again at 70 years of age, you can too. It is a lot 
of fun when you bypass the miserable dit and dah stage, and start recognizing 
the sounds of letters and words.

 

Nizar K0NM

 

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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] I finally hit 2400 in DXCC Challenge!

[K5HM via BVARC]

Excellent.  Not bad

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: tdxs-list [mailto:tdxs-list-bounces+k5hm.ron=gmail@tdxs.net] On
Behalf Of Allen Brier N5XZ
Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2016 8:49 AM
To: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; ctd...@kkn.net; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'

Subject: [tdxs-list] I finally hit 2400 in DXCC Challenge!

 

Looks like I got a long way to go on 160, though!

 

 

DXCC

Award   New LoTW QSLs   LoTW QSLs in Process DXCC Credits
Awarded  Total

(All)Total

(Current)

Mixed   0  0  357 357 339

CW * 0  0  342 342 334

Phone   0  0  355 355 338

Digital0  5  233 238 238

160M 0  0  5  5  5

80M *   0  22   125 147 144

40M *   0  0  315 315 308

30M *   0  1  305 306 304

20M *   0  0  352 352 338

17M *   0  1  323 324 322

15M *   0  1  333 334 323

12M *   0  1  308 309 307

10M *   0  0  320 320 310

6M 0  0  40   40   40

2M 0  0  1  1  1

Challenge

0  26   2375   ---   2401

 

Allen R. Brier N5XZ

1515 Windloch Lane

Richmond, Texas 77406-2553

(281) 342-1882 (Home)

(713) 705-4801 (Cell)

 

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Re: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, December 3rd, 2016

[K5HM via BVARC]

Ok, will be there. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Mike Hardwick via
BVARC
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2016 6:14 AM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: Mike Hardwick 
Subject: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday,
December 3rd, 2016

 

This Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 

 

Bayland Park Community Center

6400 Bissonnet Street

Houston, Texas 77074

 

BVARC Board of Directors Meeting9:00
am to 10:30 am 

Greater Houston Hamfest Organization Meeting 10:30 am to 12:00
noon

 

 

 

N5VCX

 

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Re: [BVARC] Elmer Needed for Flex 6300 Integration with N1MM+ & CW Skimmer

[K5HM via BVARC]

Talk to Al, N5XZ.  He is on this reflector  and also on the 146.940 repeater 
during drive time

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Tom Matthews via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 8:23 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Tom Matthews 
Subject: [BVARC] Elmer Needed for Flex 6300 Integration with N1MM+ & CW Skimmer

 

Hello all, as usual I have let my alligator mouth overload my canary a** -

 

A group from the HQRP group is planning to work the ARRL 160m contest this 
weekend & I volunteered my Flex 6300 to the effort.

 

Problem, I'm not a CW operator nor have I set up CW Skimmer or N1MM+ in the 
past.  I have looked at numerous You Tube videos with not success.

 

If anyone in the area is running this combination I would love to have a 
conversation.

 

Thanks for the space and best 73

 

Tom K5SAF

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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Resending K5DX AR Cluster Telnet Port Change

[K5HM via BVARC]

Nope:  Its running 

To fix it in N1MM:

Open the Telnet Window

Select Clusters Tab

Click Edit List button

Scroll to K5DX

Click on the URL for K5DX

Change DXC.TDXS.NET:23 to DXC.TDXS.NET:7373

Click OK

Click the Connect to TDXS button

 

I also have it running in DXlabs Spot Collector.  Just change port number from 
23 to 73273.

 

Good Luck Nizar and Happy Thanksgiving

 

 

 

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: tdxs-list [mailto:tdxs-list-bounces+k5hm.ron=gmail@tdxs.net] On 
Behalf Of Nizar Mullani
Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2016 9:37 AM
To: Glenn Anderson 
Cc: 5mxm...@gmail.com; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 

Subject: Re: [tdxs-list] Resending K5DX AR Cluster Telnet Port Change

 

Glen,

 

Is there a psssword?

 

NIZAR


On Nov 24, 2016, at 9:08 AM, Glenn Anderson mailto:wb5...@earthlink.net> > wrote:

Due to the overwhelming number of DOS attacks on Telnet port 23, I have changed 
the Telnet port on the K5DX AR Cluster server to 7373.

 

If you use the K5DX AR Cluster for DX spots you will have to change the port 
from 23 to 7373 in your logging software.

 

Tell your friends…..

 

Thanks,

 

Glenn WB5TUF

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Re: [BVARC] Sweepstakes 3030Scores

[K5HM via BVARC]

Jeff.  Great job.  Sounds like you had a good experience. 

 

Couple of suggestions for your next time. 

 

Try N1MM Logger instead of N3FJP.  Its free software.  You will find it 
requires fewer keystrokes to enter a contact.  Especially if you use the Super 
Check Partial and Call History Files with it.  They are supplemental files that 
help you enter a call sign with fewer key strokes. 

 

Record your CQ and contest exchange as wav files.  You can configure N1MM to 
key your rig and play these through a function key.  Saves your vocal chords.  
You can do the same for CW and RTTY.

 

Both N1MM and N3FJP can generate Cabrillo files which are used for submitting 
you log electronically.  If you want to copy your contest log to your main 
station log, you can export your contest log in ADIF format, which most good 
logging programs will accept

 

Try calling CQ more than search & pounce.  That will bump your score faster.

 

Most of all, have fun.

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jeffery MacMillian 
via BVARC
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 11:57 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Jeffery MacMillian 
Subject: [BVARC] Sweepstakes 3030Scores

 

Good Evening,

 

I ran the Sweepstakes SSB contest this past weekend.  I lost some 
sleep and had to work out NOT to ever log a contest in QRZ. I ended up 
purchasing N3FJP since they had the exact log for the contest. It seems pricey 
at first glance, but since time is money, I have yet to have ever owned any 
software that saves more time than the N3FJP. (No I am not getting a kick back, 
it s just great software)  Now to figure out What type of file, to send to 
whom, to get me I worked an ARRL Contest ball cap? 

 

All in all it was a great experience. The cool part of this one is getting the 
year of when the other HAM's were first licensed, most of which were before I 
was even born. I had a few people have me repeat my 16 a few times and plenty 
of people welcomed me to the Contest. 

 

There were some amazing numbers some of these stations were putting up.  K4OV 
had 740 to my 40 early on, AA5B had 1105 to my 70 , W6YI gave me serial number 
1095, and K5TR was on 1461 by the time I reached 98. 

 

I learned I need a Kurg Coffee pot in the shack and the duplicate contacts are 
not my friend. My rig (FTdx1200) worked better than I did. I certainly  have 
plenty to learn about these contests. (What Is CW ?) 

 

1.  I know I can be faster, and I need to send the XLY and Kids to the mall. 

2. 1500 watts is my friend

3. Working in pairs is not cheating.

4. Start on time, stay awake for the the long haul and  skip the pile ups. 

5. A go fund me account for a VET that needs a 100 foot tower and a spider beam 
may be required. 

 

 

I am not sure I was suppose to claim it on TDXS. I have paid no dues or 
attending any meetings. I was up late and feeling a bit lonely. I am sure 
someone will let me know if I owe them some money. 

 

If you read down this far then you should check out the link to the 3030scores. 
:) Have Fun!

 

 

 

 

  ARRL 
Sweepstakes Contest, SSB   2016   Nov 19

 

 

http://www.3830scores.com/editionscores.php?arg=51cfvlzXgqiv3 
 &cs=24

 

 

 

 

Thank you for Your Time,

Jeffery MacMillian

KG5LRP 

 

😁

 

The rest of this Email falls under the "Intentionally Left Blank" part of the 
Internet. Feel free to browse.

 

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Re: [BVARC] Are you interested in some non-competative on-the-air activity, and get a few new DX countries as a result.

[K5HM via BVARC]

IT is a well-known fact the female voice attracts more attention than the 
cacophony of male voices during a contest. I have often heard an operator say, 
“who’s the YL?” 

 

It is the higher pitch that makes the voice stand out.  The same is true when 
trying to break a pile up on a popular DXpedition.  

 

Good contesters often record the CQ and the exchange during a contest.  It’s 
not against the rules.  And there is no rule that it has to be the actual 
operator’s voice.  

 

So maybe it’s worth a try on my next contest?

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of KC5RET KC5RET via 
BVARC
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2016 10:55 PM
To: John Chauvin ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 

Cc: KC5RET KC5RET 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Are you interested in some non-competative on-the-air 
activity, and get a few new DX countries as a result.

 

Hello all,

 

Thanks to Nizar's message and then having it reinforced by John's Chauvin's 
message, I downloaded N3FJP CQDX contest software and after I got back to the 
cabin Saturday evening, gave the 'event' a shot.

 

I only operated 3 hours, but I had a lot of fun.

 

Right away, I figured I need to learn how to use the keyer built into my rig 
(IC-7300) and then after giving my callsign about 20 times before getting a 59 
and zone number, I need to get the hexbeam I bought from Mr. Bartosh (Thanks 
again, BTW!) up asap. And then, hopefully, my amp will come back in operating 
condition.

 

Next time, the event will be the only thing I have to do on the calendar that 
weekend.

 

Until this weekend, the only two events/contests I've ever put any effort into 
were a VHF/UHF contest in 2012, and the Museum Ships weekend in 2015 and 2016. 

 

I'm probably never going to come close to winning any of these event/contests, 
but if they ever have one where you total a club's scores, then maybe I might 
make a difference.

 

I also learned some tricks over the weekend. One operator had a very cute 
sounding girl record his "CQ Contest CQ Contest" message, which I'm sure 
generated a LOT of traffic his way. I'm sure what he did was within the rules, 
but not sure if it was fair. It was funny to hear how 'dead' the air would 
become when the op would suddenly would answer another operator's 59 + zone 
number reply. And then after saying 'QRZ' the cute girl would come back on.

 

My girlfriend will be making some keyer messages next time I see her.

 

I'll be digging into the regular and Nifty manuals for my rig over the next few 
weeks. 

 

John and Nizar, thanks for the incentive.

 

73, Rob, KC5RET

 

 

 

 

 

On Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 6:10 PM, John Chauvin via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

I would like to reinforce what Nizar said.

 

I hate to use the word "contest" because for most of us, the CQWWDX event this 
weekend is not a contest but rather, an event.  You can operate for a couple 
hours or you can operate for 24 (as allowed of the 48 hour window).  When I 
work it, I don't win any awards.  What I do succeed in is working a few new 
countries, and probably a bunch of new band-countries (same country worked 
before, but on a new band).  Rest assured, I won't be on-the-air for 24 hours.  
I usually work for 2 or 3 hours, with a few coffee, stretching and necessity 
breaks, and then take a 1 or 2 hour break.  Also, since the 24 hours can be 
anywhere in the 48 hour period, I might go to sleep for 4 or 5 hours, then wake 
at 1AM and work 80 or 40M.  To further prove that I'm not competitive (besides 
my awful scores) is that I have an old amplifier that I use, but it can "only" 
put out 300-500 watts (depending on the band).  Once you go over 100W, you are 
in the "high power" category whether you transmit 105W or 1500W.  There's no 
in-between category. So, if I were trying to be competitive, I would certainly 
be at a disadvantage when the "heavyweights" are running a full 1500W and 
working the full 24 hours allowed.  The moral here:   Do It! Don't be 
intimidated.  Just "compete" with yourself and don't worry about others.  Who 
cares about "them."

 

Nizar recommended the N3FJP software because, for non-contesters (like me), it 
is easier to set up and get started than other more complex/comprehensive 
software (N1MM is often mentioned).  Here's a minor correction to the info 
about AC Log (by N3FJP).  AC Log is the general logging program whereas you 
should use N3FJP "contest specific" N3FJP log for the CQWWDX event.  It will 
set you back $9.  It's an easy download and a 2 or 3 minute setup.  Call me if 
you get stuck (very unlikely).   Later, should you choose, you can secure the 
whole suite of N3FJP contest specific logs, plus AC Log, plus a lot of other 
special logs (more than 100 in all) for $50 BUT YOU RECEIVE FULL CREDIT FOR any 
previously purchased logs.  Furthermor

[BVARC] Banquet Door prizes.

[K5HM via BVARC]

Fellow BVARC'ers

 

IF anyone would like to donate a door prize to be given away at the Banquet
on Jan 13, 2017, please let me know.  IT does not have to be ham radio
related.  Last year, we had several bottles of wine and a nice gift basket.


 

If you want to donate an electronic item, a simple kit or similar project, a
reference book or gift certificate would be appropriate.  Also consider
donating a club membership or ARRL Membership.  

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

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[BVARC] 2017 Annual Banquet Announcement

[K5HM via BVARC]

TO All BVARC'ers

 

 

Coming soon! Sooner that you expect!  The BVARC Annual Banquet is scheduled
for Friday evening, January 13th. at Maggiano's Little Italy, 2010 Post Oak
Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77056. 

 

Get ready for an evening of fun, frivolity fellowship and great food.  So
don't be shy.  

 

Cocktails and drinks will begin at 6 PM in the Trentino Room on the second
floor of the restaurant.  An elevator is available.  There will be a cash
bar.  

 

Banquet tickets are $30 per person. Advance reservations only.  Sorry; we
have to provide the restaurant with a firm headcount in advance.  All
payments must be received no later than January 5th.  Checks or payments
received after that date will be returned.

 

You may purchase your tickets by PayPal or credit card on the BVARC Website
(www.bvarg.org) http://www.bvarc.org or by check payable to BVARC.  Mail
checks to:

Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club

P.O. Box 2997

Sugar Land, Texas 77487-2997  

 

A three course meal with an Italian flair will be served.  Guests will have
a choice of appetizers and entrees.  All courses are served family style. 

 

Appetizers:

Mozzarella Marinara

Calamari Fritte

 

First course:

Choice of 

Caesar Salad or Italian Tossed Salad 

Mom's Meat Lasagna with Marinara Sauce

Fettuccini Alfredo

 

Second Course:

Salmon with Lemon and Herb Sauce

Chicken Picatta

Italian Style Vegetables 

 

Third Course

Fresh Fruit Plate

Chocolate Zuccotto Cake

 

Served with fresh Ciabatta Rolls, Coffee, Iced Tea and Soft Drinks

Cash Bar for adult beverages.  

 

The balance of the program, including speaker will be announced as we get
closer to the banquet date.  

 

You can email me if you have questions. Get your reservation in early. Don't
miss it. 

 

 

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

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[BVARC] FW: Houston, we have a problem

[K5HM via BVARC]

>From Richard at Main Trading Co.  Please read and take the survey. I did.  

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

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Greetings!
As many in the Texas area know, Houston Amateur Radio Supply is no more. My 
thinking is that in a city with that many hams, there needs to be a store. A 
full line store with all brands and models in stock and ready to sell. At least 
that is what I think. We have been receiving a few emails and phone calls from 
folks wanting us to look into it. Folks have been asking us for years now to 
put a store in that area.
 
Well, We have been looking into it. It seems there is a little interest there 
but we want to hear from the hams of the area. Would you like to see us put a 
store in there?  I was there last week. If we were to move forward with this, 
it would be very soon but we don't want to do anything until we hear from the 
hams in the area. This would be a huge move for us. It would be a major 
undertaking. Our plan is for a second location. I would have to spend a lot of 
time there. It will mean lots of hard work, long hours and dedication on our 
part to bring you a first class store in Houston. It will be a major sacrifice 
yall on us and our families. It is three hundred miles away. We do have a plan. 
We are really looking at putting out this kind of investment in the Ham 
community there but we want to make sure the locals are on board before we 
proceed any further. We have sent out a few emails to a few of our customers 
and friends in the area asking what they thought. It seems there will be no way 
to make everyone happy as far as a location. Houston is huge. There are more 
hams in Houston than there are people in the city of Paris Texas. I know that 
this may seem a little unprofessional but we always try and keep our customers 
abreast of what is going on here. We want you to know us and who we are. We are 
mom and pop and that is who we will be there in Houston as well. Will MTC, our 
company,  thrive there as it does here in the small town of Paris Texas?  So 
what do you think? Do you live in the Houston Texas Area? Do you want a ham 
radio store there? Would you support the store if we had it there? This is a 
major decision for our families here. Please take a few minutes to complete a 
very short survey and send us y

Re: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, November 5th, 2016

[K5HM via BVARC]

Roy, Travis, et al

 

If you know the story behind the leg lamp below and the man who wrote The 
Christmas Story; Jean Shepherd, K2ORS (SK), ex-W9QWN.  Excelsior was one of his 
favorite expressions and often used in commentary about some ridiculous true 
life event, as in “Excelsior, you fathead!” 

 

I discovered Shep in high school when I was studying late at night.  Shep was 
on WOR-Radio in NYC every night from 8 PM – Midnight.  He never had a script 
and never a guest.  But he could make you laugh  He would talk about news, 
geography, his time as a kid growing up and his Army time in WWII; and yes, 
plenty of ham radio stories.  Here are a couple

https://archive.org/details/JeanShepherdHamventionSpeeches Audio is better on 
part 2

https://archive.org/details/JeanShepherd1965Pt1 About 7 min in to the tape

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22fl5JtoZXU 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

 <mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> k5hm@gmail.com

 <http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Roy Storey via BVARC
Sent: Friday, November 4, 2016 3:14 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Roy Storey 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - 
Saturday, November 5th, 2016

 

I thought Excelsior was what you take for an upset stomach.




 

Roy Storey W5TKZ -- 73

 

 

On Fri, Nov 4, 2016 at 3:09 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Ron, your tag Excelsior!: Wood wool, known primarily as excelsior in North 
America, <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_wool#cite_note-1> [1] is a product 
made of wood slivers cut from logs and is mainly used in packaging, for cooling 
pads in home evaporative cooling systems known as  
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swamp_cooler> swamp coolers, for  
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erosion_control> erosion control mats, and as a 
raw material for the production of other products such as bonded wood wool 
boards and used as stuffing for stuffed animals.

 



 

(And I do know the other meaning.)

 

Travis

K5HTB

-

No trees were harmed in the production of this message, however, a great many 
electrons were

terribly inconvenienced.

 

 


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From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > on 
behalf of K5HM via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Sent: Friday, November 4, 2016 1:42 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Cc: K5HM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - 
Saturday, November 5th, 2016 

 

Roger

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

 <mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> k5hm@gmail.com

 <http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> ] 
On Behalf Of Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2016 7:07 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Mike Hardwick mailto:n5...@att.net> >
Subject: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, 
November 5th, 2016

 

Saturday August 5th, 2016 

 

Bayland Park Community Center

6400 Bissonnet Street

Houston, Texas 77074

 

BVARC Board of Directors Meeting9:00 am 
to 10:30 am 

Greater Houston Hamfest Organization Meeting 10:30 am to 12:00 
noon

 

 

And don’t forget the Chili Supper and Elections next week at the Sugar Land 
Masonic Lodge.

 

 

Hope to see everyone at the meetings. 

 

N5VCX

 


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Re: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, November 5th, 2016

[K5HM via BVARC]

Roger

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Mike Hardwick via
BVARC
Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2016 7:07 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: Mike Hardwick 
Subject: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday,
November 5th, 2016

 

Saturday August 5th, 2016 

 

Bayland Park Community Center

6400 Bissonnet Street

Houston, Texas 77074

 

BVARC Board of Directors Meeting9:00
am to 10:30 am 

Greater Houston Hamfest Organization Meeting 10:30 am to
12:00 noon

 

 

And don't forget the Chili Supper and Elections next week at the Sugar Land
Masonic Lodge.

 

 

Hope to see everyone at the meetings. 

 

N5VCX

 

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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Elections in November

[K5HM via BVARC]

I will run against Juliet Echo Romeo Romeo Yankee

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller -- W5RH 
via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016 5:44 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller -- W5RH 
Subject: [BVARC] BVARC Elections in November

 

 

BVARC Elections – Opportunities for you to serve your club.

 

Club elections will be held at the November meeting.   I, W5RH, am the 
coordinator for the re-election committee, consisting of past presidents – 
Kirk—KK2Z and Mike -- N5VCX.

 

As all Board of Director's positions are elected positions, we are looking for 
candidates for Vice President, Treasurer, 1 year At Large Director and 2 year 
At Large Director. If you would like to be involved with the club BOD 
management team, contact me and let me know that you are interested in running 
as a candidate.  I would be pleased to answer any questions about these offices 
and their duties.

 

BVARC needs your help to keep the club running smoothly and securing a 
prosperous future.  It takes very little time and effort on your part each 
month, plus, Board of Director appointments and meetings are a lot of fun.

 

TNX and 73…..Rick – W5RH

 

Contact me at:    rickhille...@gmail.com  or 
832-474-3713 during the day




Rick Hiller 

The Radio Hotel  -- W5RH

 

 

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Re: [BVARC] Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club General Meeting - Tomorrow, Thursday, October 13, 2016

[K5HM via BVARC]

Nikola Tesla

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller -- W5RH 
via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 4:42 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller -- W5RH 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club General Meeting - 
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 13, 2016

 

A short game of Trivial Pursuit Ham Radio Style will be held with some great 
Amatuer Radio Literary prizes -- courtesy of The Radio Hotel Column and Blog.

 

73TRH




Rick Hiller 

The Radio Hotel  -- W5RH

 

 

 

On Wed, Oct 12, 2016 at 1:57 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Due to a unforeseen circumstances, Pat Cameron, KJ5Y will not be able to do his 
presentation on HF antennas. Hopefully Pat can reschedule in the coming months. 

 

So for tomorrow’s general meeting of the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club, we 
will have a couple of different speakers. 

 

We will have Bruce Paige, KK5DO, speaking on AMSAT. AMSAT or amateur satellite 
is also known as Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation is a worldwide 
organization that designs, builds, arrange launches for, and then operates 
satellite carrying amateur radio payloads including the Oscar series of 
satellites. Bruce is a national board of directors member as well as the 
director of contests and awards. So come out for Bruce’s presentation about the 
“amateur repeaters in the sky”.

 

We will also have Bob Hawkins, KD5AT, speaking on a topic near and dear to his 
heart – Camp Hope. Bob is the coordinator for the Camp Hope amateur radio club 
and will having a special event station this Saturday at the Camp Hope location 
– 9724 Derrington Road, Houston, 77064. Camp Hope provides treatment and 
support for Wounded Warriors, veterans and their families suffering from combat 
related PTSD. 

 

We will also have the famous (or infamous) BVARC raffle so bring plenty of 
dollars with you. 

 

Don’t forget November will be elections and chili cook off and December will be 
Homebrew night. 

 

If you have not heard, the Greater Houston Hamfest will be the state convention 
in March 2017. Thanks all the folks working hard on the hamfest!

 

 

And if you are interested, here is some info on the next cellular service type 
– 5G.

 

http://www.telecomstechnews.com/news/2016/jul/15/5g-milestone-reached-ultra-high-frequency-spectrum-made-available/

 

Have a good time at the meeting. 

 

N5VCX

 

 


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Re: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, October 8th, 2016

[K5HM via BVARC]

Sorry, I cant make it . Will send you my notes

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Mike Hardwick via
BVARC
Sent: Thursday, October 6, 2016 9:05 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: Mike Hardwick 
Subject: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday,
October 8th, 2016

 

BOD and Hamfest Planning Session

 

This Saturday October 8th, 2016 

 

Bayland Park Community Center

6400 Bissonnet Street

Houston, Texas 77074

 

BVARC Board of Directors Meeting9:00
am to 10:30 am 

Greater Houston Hamfest Organization Meeting 10:30 am to
12:00 noon

 

 

Hope to see everyone at the meetings. 

 

And for those who might be interested:

 

http://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/investigation-continues-arson-fire-trans
mitter-facility-sandia-mountain-peak-television-radio-broadcast/4282182/#.V_
RhP9UK2sk.mailto

 

 

N5VCX

 

 

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Re: [BVARC] W1AW/p QSL

[K5HM via BVARC]

I got mine all at once.  

 

We got a new sorter for the Letter “H” in the buro and I think that slowed them 
down.  

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

 <mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> k5hm@gmail.com

 <http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Scott Medbury via 
BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 11:21 AM
To: bvarc@bvarc org 
Cc: Scott Medbury 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] W1AW/p QSL

 

Ron,

 

Mine came in 2 envelopes about 2 weeks apart last month.

 

Scott KD5FBA 

 

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

On Sep 13, 2016 10:33 AM, K5HM via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

I finally received my W1AW/p QSL cards from the buro yesterday.  Is anyone else 
still waiting?   

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

 <mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> k5hm@gmail.com

 <http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

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[BVARC] W1AW/p QSL

[K5HM via BVARC]

I finally received my W1AW/p QSL cards from the buro yesterday.  Is anyone
else still waiting?   

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

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Excelsior!

 

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Re: [BVARC] RM-11708: To my fellow CW, RTTY, and other narrow band digital mode users:

[K5HM via BVARC]

He is also a member of the NYU Amateur Radio Club, W2DSC and W2NYU

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Allen Brier N5XZ
via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2016 4:52 PM
To: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; ctd...@kkn.net; dfwcont...@yahoogroups.com;
bvarc@bvarc.org; les...@jimedwards.com
Cc: Allen Brier N5XZ ; qr...@mailman.qth.net;
e...@w5eco.org; n...@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [BVARC] RM-11708: To my fellow CW, RTTY, and other narrow band
digital mode users:
Importance: High

 

To my fellow CW, RTTY, and other narrow band digital mode users:

 

I mentioned at the last BVARC meeting that I would provide additional
details regarding RM-11708. I have been in contact with Ted Rappaport N9NB
regarding this, and I would like to copy to you what he sent me:

 

>> 

"Today's ham radio RTTY stations use a well-known signaling convention based
on the baudot code, and this code uses a speed of up to 300 baud, the
maximum signaling speed allowed in the FCC rules for HF. This coding scheme
has a natural emission bandwidth of just under 500 HZ. A fast CW signal has
an emission bandwidth less than 200 HZ. Psk31 uses less than 100 HZ. Jt65
uses about 200 HZ bandwidth

or so.

 

By asking the FCC to remove  the 300 baud rate limit on HF, the ARRL was
simply asking the FCC (in their petition 11708 filed in November 2013) to
remove an antiquated term and remove the baud rate speed limit (which was
naturally about 500 Hz bandwidth). That seemed fair enough. But, sadly,  the
ARRL asked the FCC to replace the existing 300 baud rate limit with a 2.8
kHz emission bandwidth limit, the same bandwidth limit as SSB signals!

 

Thus, the ARRL asked the FCC in Rm 11708 to allow any data signal, including
future RTTY or pactor or new wideband marine modem data signaling types to
be introduced with up to a 2.8 kHz emission bandwidth! This would wipe out
the narrow RTTY and CW signals of today, and hog the low end of all the HF
bands. The ARRL tried this same thing in 2005 but in the SSB spectrum with
its failed RM 11306. In 2007 the ARRL withdrew its petition to the FCC since
hams were very upset.

 

Unfortunately, what's really bad now about RM 11708 is that the ARRL never
withdrew it, and last week the FCC took it as a proposed rulemaking. This is
the last stage before accepted law!

 

What is abysmal is the FCC took the ARRL's ideas of eliminating 300 baud
limit in HF, but has tentatively ruled that any data signal may use an
UNLIMITED bandwidth. This means wide band signals of arbitrary bandwidth
will key up on CW and RTTY stations!

 

 

A published NPRM means the FCC is about to enact it as law, so unless there
is MASSIVE outcry to both ARRL officials and the FCC in both the commenting
period and the "reply to comment" period, the precious HF lower CW/data/RTTY
bands may be lawfully overrun by serial tone military modems and digitized
voice signals and lots of other stuff with vicious signal  bandwidths of
2.8,5, 10, 20 and 25 kHz Big walls of impenetrable QRM!! Good bye CW and
RTTY and DX! Hello Internet and Facebook for boaters  -:(  "

<< 

 

What we are asking you to do is to contact the FCC and express your
disapproval of this proposed rule. We have until October 11, 2016 to submit
comments and reply comments by November 10, 2016. 

 

You may submit comments, identified by WT Docket No. 16-239, by any of the
following methods:

* Federal Communications Commission's Web site:
 http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.[CLICK ON "SUBMIT A FILING"]

* Mail: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554.

* People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request reasonable
accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters,
CART, etc.) by email:   fcc...@fcc.gov or phone:
202-418-0530 or TTY: 202-418-0432.

 

There is a 60 day " comment" period after NPRM 11708 published in the
federal register, and then after that 60 day window, there is a further 30
day "reply to comment" window where everyone can critique and agree or
disagree with some of the previously filed comments. 

 

"If we are to successfully revise (it's too late to repel) this frightful
proposal, which is in the very last stages of official approval at the
Commission (gulp!), we must have tens of thousands of well-reasoned replies
that specially call for bandwidth limits!!! Both during the reply period,
and then ALSO during the Reply to Comment period, we need tens of thousands
of comments so the FCC sees this is a problem ! Otherwise, there is no hope
and they will accept the NPRM as written and published in July 28,2016!"

 

What to say? Well, I have a sample letter I can provide to each and every
one of you (I may just copy it to another post).

Re: [BVARC] communications van

[K5HM via BVARC]

Hello Ralph,

 

Here was my contact for the Hamfest. 

Major Ernie Branscum 
Liaison to FEMA Region VI
Office: (602) 300-2416 
Cell:  (214) 497-2274
Cell  (806) 239-7557
e-mail:   ernest_brans...@uss.salvationarmy.org

KD5WKQ 





 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Ralph (home) via
BVARC
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2016 11:22 AM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Ralph (home) 
Subject: [BVARC] communications van

 

How can I contact the  em-comm van that we see at the Houston Ham Fest??

I think it is the one used by Salvation Army.

 

I have received a request to set up a demonstration.

 

Thanks,

KE5HDF   Ralph

 

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[BVARC] Flex Radio Linear amp.

[K5HM via BVARC]

For those of you who have not, here is a peek at the Flex Legal Limit Amp.  

 

http://www.flexradio.com/amateur-products/amplifier

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



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Re: [BVARC] Dayton Hamvention Location

[K5HM via BVARC]

I’ll be there in 2017!

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of mark janzer via BVARC
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2016 4:34 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; Houston ECHO Society 
; h...@yahoogroups.com
Cc: mark janzer 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Dayton Hamvention Location

 

Very nice!  

It's 7 miles closer to the QRP FDIM centroid (in Fairborn), vs. HARA,

 

Mark

K5MGJ

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From: Bruce via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
>; Houston ECHO Society mailto:e...@lists.w5eco.org> > 
Cc: Bruce mailto:kk...@arrl.net> >
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2016 3:54 PM
Subject: [BVARC] Dayton Hamvention Location

 

Here is the new location of the Dayton Hamvention

http://www.whio.com/news/news/officials-to-announce-big-event-coming-to-greene-c/nr77W/

73...bruce





-- 
 
Bruce Paige, KK5DO 
 
AMSAT Director Contests and Awards 
AMSAT Board Alternate 2015-2016   
  
ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE 
  
Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* 
Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com/ 
Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes 
  
Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News   
http://www.arrl.org/ 
 
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Re: [BVARC] Dayton Hamvention Location

[K5HM via BVARC]

No break on travel.  Looks like we fly to Cincinnati or Dayton and drive.  

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via BVARC
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2016 3:54 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; Houston ECHO Society 

Cc: Bruce 
Subject: [BVARC] Dayton Hamvention Location

 

Here is the new location of the Dayton Hamvention

http://www.whio.com/news/news/officials-to-announce-big-event-coming-to-greene-c/nr77W/

73...bruce





-- 
 
Bruce Paige, KK5DO 
 
AMSAT Director Contests and Awards 
AMSAT Board Alternate 2015-2016   
  
ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE 
  
Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* 
Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com 
Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes 
  
Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News   
http://www.arrl.org 
 
AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat
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[BVARC] Dayton News

[K5HM via BVARC]

Dayton HamventionR 2017 News Update

The Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) regrets to inform our many
vendors, visitors and stakeholders that, unfortunately, HARA has announced
the closing of their facility. We have begun execution of our contingency
plan to move HamventionR 2017 to a new home.

 

DARA and HamventionR have enjoyed many successful years working together
with HARA Arena and we wish the Wampler family the best.

 

DARA and HamventionR have been working on a contingency plan in the event
HARA would become unavailable. We have spent many hours over the last few
years evaluating possible locations and have found one in the area we
believe will be a great new home! Due to logistics and timing issues, we
will make a formal announcement introducing our new partner. This
information will be coming soon. We all believe this new venue will be a
spectacular place to hold our beloved event. Please rest assured we will
have the event on the same weekend and, since it will be in the region, the
current accommodations and outside events already planned for Hamvention
2017 should not be affected.

 

We look forward to your continued support as we move to a new future with
The Dayton HamventionR.

Ron Cramer

General Chairman 
Dayton Hamvention 2017

 

  http://www.w8bi.org/

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



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[BVARC] Ride Share to Autin Hamfest

[K5HM via BVARC]

Looking for someone to do a rideshare to Austin hamfest Aug. 6th Saturday

 

Leave Houston Oh Dark thirty on Saturday AM return around 5 PM same day.  

 

You drive or I drive; no matter ; we split the gas.  

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Win10 upgrade problem

[K5HM via BVARC]

That is why I tell my clients; never, ever buy version 1.0 of anything.  
Whether its Microsoft Windows, Flex-6000 radio or self-driving cars.  

 

You can always tell the pioneers by the arrows. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jeffery MacMillian 
via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 2:11 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Jeffery MacMillian 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Win10 upgrade problem

 

Alan,

 

When I upgraded my laptop from Windows 8.1 to 10 I had issues with the sound 
drivers for my SoundBlaster  Recon3Di. The drivers loaded and seem to work, but 
I didn't have control over which Mic was active. So when I used my Rigblaster 
Advantage USB audio, I was not able to use the right connection for my digital 
modes. After about three weeks SoundBlaster produced updated drivers for 
Windows 10 and all my functions are now working correctly.  

 

I would make sure all the functions on the Audio Control panel work with all 
your devices and if not go look for any updated drivers on the vendors site. 
Some of the USB drivers need to be updated and Windows update can not find the 
correct drivers for the Windows 10. 

 

I always love having to plow the road for Microsoft. 

 

Windows 10 is tons better than 8.1, but I sure miss XP. :) 

 

Have Fun,

Jeff

KG5LRP

 

 

On Thu, Jul 28, 2016 at 1:32 AM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Success! When I came home today after work, Win10 had got past the “Getting 
Updates” and was at “Welcome to Windows 10”! It still took a long time to 
completely finish installing, but it is loaded and running! Now I have to 
reload a few programs, and USB devices, but looks like I’m good to go. Thanks 
to all those who preached patience. 

 

73,

 

Allen R. Brier N5XZ

1515 Windloch Lane

Richmond, Texas 77406-2553

(281) 342-1882   (Home)

(713) 705-4801   (Cell)

 

From: johnnywalker1943k...@gmail.com   
[mailto:johnnywalker1943k...@gmail.com  
] On Behalf Of John Stevens
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 3:00 PM
To: n5xz mailto:n...@earthlink.net> >
Cc: BVARC Reflector mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >; TDXS Reflector 
mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> >
Subject: Re: [tdxs-list] Win10 upgrade problem

 

Windows7 has a bug in its scanning and update software. You can spend quite a 
few hours not minutes waiting for it to finish.  MS has made a couple of 
attempts to fix it, but manages to break quite a few other things in the 
process so they have withdrawn their latest attempt.  

 

Good luck, but most have found it will update eventually.

 

73 John K5JS

 

 

 

On Wed, Jul 27, 2016 at 10:11 AM, n5xz mailto:n...@earthlink.net> > wrote:

I have finally started upgrading the computer to Win10 last night but ran into 
a problem.  It is stuck on "Getting Updates" and is stuck on "0%". 

 

Any ideas other than just trying again tonight? 

 

 

 

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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Win10 upgrade problem

[K5HM via BVARC]

I have never had an issue upgrading to Win 10 but I did have to be patient and 
let the process work.  

 

Before you start, make sure that you have nothing else running.  

 

The upgrade process is not very good about updating its progress.  So be 
prepared to leave it running and do something else. 

 

After the base system is installed, it then downloads  and installs all the 
updates since the released date.  That takes more time.  

 

Like I said, be patient. 

 

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: tdxs-list [mailto:tdxs-list-bounces+k5hm.ron=gmail@tdxs.net] On 
Behalf Of n5xz
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 10:11 AM
To: BVARC Reflector ; TDXS Reflector 
Subject: [tdxs-list] Win10 upgrade problem

 

I have finally started upgrading the computer to Win10 last night but ran into 
a problem.  It is stuck on "Getting Updates" and is stuck on "0%". 

 

Any ideas other than just trying again tonight? 

 

 

 

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[BVARC] (no subject)

[K5HM via BVARC]

Test

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

 

 

 

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[BVARC] On a separate note: Going to Mars

[K5HM via BVARC]

After listening to the Space Station talk at the last BVARC meeting, I am 
convinced that we should stop piddling around in near earth projects.  We need 
to make the next big leap and set the goal to go to Mars “within the decade,” 
to paraphrase JFK.  

 

If we keep our eyes on the goal, all the intermediate issues get solved along 
the way.  We would likely find ourselves in a race with nations who may wish us 
ill.  Let them bring it on.  Americans have always triumphed in a competition 
for a great objective. Competition breeds innovation and enterprise, 
employment, education, Science, Technology; all things we lag in today.  

 

See you on Mars!  

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jon Livingston kb0mnm 
via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 3:21 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: jkli...@comcast.net; DAVID M GRAY JR 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Slightly Off Topic - SHTF - Water Budget - source of 
inexpensive jugs

 

on a separate note, only related to a recent repeater conversation:

Why are we not sending folks to Mars?

The answer is pretty simple: propulsion and life support. Visit the NASA 
educational facility nearby and they will tell you about both.

Propulsion: They are working on ways to avoid previously used and inefficient 
systems. Ion-propulsion will probably be a candidate. The fuels previously used 
would have to be available in quantities greater than what the earth could hold 
( let alone provide ) if used in the way done before. The big problem is that 
the weight of the fuel carried gets greater and greater for larger 'payloads', 
problematic -particularly when breaking the earth's gravity.

Life Support: While we can support 'rebreathing' ( re-use of oxygen by 
recycling carbon dioxide chemically ), the process would have to be much more 
reliable before any one person would consider risking the use of re-breathing 
for a number of years. Our rockets ( now) are fast, yet Mars is far away. Same 
for water and food.





73 de KB0MNM- Jon- back to looking for work I want to survive also...





 

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From: "DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC" mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
To: "BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB" mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: "DAVID M GRAY JR" mailto:dmg...@mac.com> >
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 11:55:17 AM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Slightly Off Topic - SHTF - Water Budget - source of 
inexpensive barrels

 

Tractor Supply has a nice 500 gal poly tank for water.

 I explored the idea of keeping kerosene for cooking but charcoal smells a lot 
better.

  Canned goods go out of date pretty fast; dry beans,rice last a long time if 
you can keep bugs and critters away.
  David, K5HEC
Sent from my iPad


On Jul 17, 2016, at 11:20 AM, Bill Crowell, N4HPG via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

All,

 

When we do our disaster planning, we’re pretty good about having a power budget 
for radios. We might have a food budget, but few have a reasonable water 
budget. How many days can you go without municipal water?

 

If your SHTF plan involves a lot of dried rice and beans, you need even MORE 
water.

 

The municipal water for our neighborhood is supplied by a pumping station on 
FM518 with a ground-mounted electric pump. If that pump fails or loses power, 
we don’t have water.

 

I’ve recently acquired a couple of 55-gallon, food-grade barrels from a very 
nice seller on eBay. His website is houstonbarrels.com 
 . Mine were used to transport vinegar. I’ve just 
cleaned them and sanitized with bleach and will be adding taps so that gravity 
can do the pouring. Having 110 gallons of water is a really good thing.

 

NOW a couple of things:

1. It is unlawful for Mike to sell you food barrels for potable water. But, he 
won’t follow you home to see what you’re going to use them for. I just said I 
want them for “fluid storage”.

 

2. If you do intend to store potable water, it is imperative that you do so 
properly as bad water can make you very ill. I use some bleach.

 

73

 

Bill Crowell, N4HPG

Pearland, TX

n4...@comcast.net  

I prefer to live a life of galvanic isolation.

 

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Re: [BVARC] Slightly Off Topic - SHTF - Water Budget - source of inexpensive jugs

[K5HM via BVARC]

That would be sewage. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 3:49 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller ; DAVID M GRAY JR ; 
jkli...@comcast.net
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Slightly Off Topic - SHTF - Water Budget - source of 
inexpensive jugs

 

I wonder what the impolite term for grey water is? 

Sent from my eye doo hickey


On Jul 17, 2016, at 3:21 PM, Jon Livingston kb0mnm via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Folks, 

  I think that it is safe to say that as men and usually of a 'boy scout 
mentality' that most ( not all ) are interested in 'survivalism' or being 
prepared. Ditto the ladies.

That said, give a little thought to what happens to the other end of the water 
situation. The polite term for used water that can still have use is 
'Gray-water", meaning that it might be suitable for watering plants- yet cannot 
be relied upon to be safe for drinking (potable).

  If you have thoughts about saving water that could be processed by 
distillation ( solar still, etc. ), consider cleaning and hanging on to the 
bottles which contain:

Kitty Litter ( rinse well ), Bottled juice, etc. especially if these can be 
kept out of the sun- Algae forms w/o dillute bleach or other chemicals.





on a separate note, only related to a recent repeater conversation:

Why are we not sending folks to Mars?

The answer is pretty simple: propulsion and life support. Visit the NASA 
educational facility nearby and they will tell you about both.

Propulsion: They are working on ways to avoid previously used and inefficient 
systems. Ion-propulsion will probably be a candidate. The fuels previously used 
would have to be available in quantities greater than what the earth could hold 
( let alone provide ) if used in the way done before. The big problem is that 
the weight of the fuel carried gets greater and greater for larger 'payloads', 
problematic -particularly when breaking the earth's gravity.

Life Support: While we can support 'rebreathing' ( re-use of oxygen by 
recycling carbon dioxide chemically ), the process would have to be much more 
reliable before any one person would consider risking the use of re-breathing 
for a number of years. Our rockets ( now) are fast, yet Mars is far away. Same 
for water and food.





73 de KB0MNM- Jon- back to looking for work I want to survive also...





 


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From: "DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC" mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
To: "BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB" mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: "DAVID M GRAY JR" mailto:dmg...@mac.com> >
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 11:55:17 AM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Slightly Off Topic - SHTF - Water Budget - source of 
inexpensive barrels

 

Tractor Supply has a nice 500 gal poly tank for water.

 I explored the idea of keeping kerosene for cooking but charcoal smells a lot 
better.

  Canned goods go out of date pretty fast; dry beans,rice last a long time if 
you can keep bugs and critters away.
  David, K5HEC
Sent from my iPad


On Jul 17, 2016, at 11:20 AM, Bill Crowell, N4HPG via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

All,

 

When we do our disaster planning, we’re pretty good about having a power budget 
for radios. We might have a food budget, but few have a reasonable water 
budget. How many days can you go without municipal water?

 

If your SHTF plan involves a lot of dried rice and beans, you need even MORE 
water.

 

The municipal water for our neighborhood is supplied by a pumping station on 
FM518 with a ground-mounted electric pump. If that pump fails or loses power, 
we don’t have water.

 

I’ve recently acquired a couple of 55-gallon, food-grade barrels from a very 
nice seller on eBay. His website is houstonbarrels.com 
 . Mine were used to transport vinegar. I’ve just 
cleaned them and sanitized with bleach and will be adding taps so that gravity 
can do the pouring. Having 110 gallons of water is a really good thing.

 

NOW a couple of things:

1. It is unlawful for Mike to sell you food barrels for potable water. But, he 
won’t follow you home to see what you’re going to use them for. I just said I 
want them for “fluid storage”.

 

2. If you do intend to store potable water, it is imperative that you do so 
properly as bad water can make you very ill. I use some bleach.

 

73

 

Bill Crowell, N4HPG

Pearland, TX

n4...@comcast.net  

I prefer to live a life of galvanic isolation.

 

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Re: [BVARC] Slightly Off Topic - SHTF - Water Budget - source of inexpensive jugs

[K5HM via BVARC]

We are now Way Off Topic. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jon Livingston kb0mnm 
via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 3:21 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: jkli...@comcast.net; DAVID M GRAY JR 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Slightly Off Topic - SHTF - Water Budget - source of 
inexpensive jugs

 

Folks, 

  I think that it is safe to say that as men and usually of a 'boy scout 
mentality' that most ( not all ) are interested in 'survivalism' or being 
prepared. Ditto the ladies.

That said, give a little thought to what happens to the other end of the water 
situation. The polite term for used water that can still have use is 
'Gray-water", meaning that it might be suitable for watering plants- yet cannot 
be relied upon to be safe for drinking (potable).

  If you have thoughts about saving water that could be processed by 
distillation ( solar still, etc. ), consider cleaning and hanging on to the 
bottles which contain:

Kitty Litter ( rinse well ), Bottled juice, etc. especially if these can be 
kept out of the sun- Algae forms w/o dillute bleach or other chemicals.





on a separate note, only related to a recent repeater conversation:

Why are we not sending folks to Mars?

The answer is pretty simple: propulsion and life support. Visit the NASA 
educational facility nearby and they will tell you about both.

Propulsion: They are working on ways to avoid previously used and inefficient 
systems. Ion-propulsion will probably be a candidate. The fuels previously used 
would have to be available in quantities greater than what the earth could hold 
( let alone provide ) if used in the way done before. The big problem is that 
the weight of the fuel carried gets greater and greater for larger 'payloads', 
problematic -particularly when breaking the earth's gravity.

Life Support: While we can support 'rebreathing' ( re-use of oxygen by 
recycling carbon dioxide chemically ), the process would have to be much more 
reliable before any one person would consider risking the use of re-breathing 
for a number of years. Our rockets ( now) are fast, yet Mars is far away. Same 
for water and food.





73 de KB0MNM- Jon- back to looking for work I want to survive also...





 

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From: "DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC" mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
To: "BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB" mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: "DAVID M GRAY JR" mailto:dmg...@mac.com> >
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 11:55:17 AM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Slightly Off Topic - SHTF - Water Budget - source of 
inexpensive barrels

 

Tractor Supply has a nice 500 gal poly tank for water.

 I explored the idea of keeping kerosene for cooking but charcoal smells a lot 
better.

  Canned goods go out of date pretty fast; dry beans,rice last a long time if 
you can keep bugs and critters away.
  David, K5HEC
Sent from my iPad


On Jul 17, 2016, at 11:20 AM, Bill Crowell, N4HPG via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

All,

 

When we do our disaster planning, we’re pretty good about having a power budget 
for radios. We might have a food budget, but few have a reasonable water 
budget. How many days can you go without municipal water?

 

If your SHTF plan involves a lot of dried rice and beans, you need even MORE 
water.

 

The municipal water for our neighborhood is supplied by a pumping station on 
FM518 with a ground-mounted electric pump. If that pump fails or loses power, 
we don’t have water.

 

I’ve recently acquired a couple of 55-gallon, food-grade barrels from a very 
nice seller on eBay. His website is houstonbarrels.com 
 . Mine were used to transport vinegar. I’ve just 
cleaned them and sanitized with bleach and will be adding taps so that gravity 
can do the pouring. Having 110 gallons of water is a really good thing.

 

NOW a couple of things:

1. It is unlawful for Mike to sell you food barrels for potable water. But, he 
won’t follow you home to see what you’re going to use them for. I just said I 
want them for “fluid storage”.

 

2. If you do intend to store potable water, it is imperative that you do so 
properly as bad water can make you very ill. I use some bleach.

 

73

 

Bill Crowell, N4HPG

Pearland, TX

n4...@comcast.net  

I prefer to live a life of galvanic isolation.

 

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[BVARC] FW:: HRO takes over AES locations

[K5HM via BVARC]

I hadn’t seen this press release before.  So FWIW

 

http://www.hamradio.com/press-release.cfm

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

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Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:38 AM
To: awl-...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [awl-arc] Fwd: HRO buys AES

 

  

FYI

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Re: [BVARC] N5XZ: IARU HF World Championship

[K5HM via BVARC]

Did you forget the 5 Hr Energy shot?  Maybe you should have doubled up? 

 

Great effort though.  You missed the 1 Mil by a hair.  

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jon Noxon via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2016 7:40 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Jon Noxon ; ctd...@kkn.net; e...@w5eco.org; Allen Brier N5XZ 
; n...@mailman.qth.net; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net
Subject: Re: [BVARC] N5XZ: IARU HF World Championship

 

I suggest a cattle prod. Sign me to operate that!

 

On Sun, Jul 10, 2016 at 7:28 AM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

IARU HF World Championship

 

Call: N5XZ

Operator(s): N5XZ

Station: N5XZ

 

Class: SOAB(A)CW HP

QTH: TX

Operating Time (hrs): 20:45

 

Summary:

Band  CW Qs  Ph Qs  Zones  HQ Mults

-

  160:

   80:   1690  12   16

   40:   3780  23   35

   20:   6970  36   44

   15:   2120  18   25

   10:190   63

-

Total:  14750  95  123  Total Score = 968,574

 

Club: Texas DX Society

 

Comments:

 

I am so mad at myself! I fell asleep at 08:40Z and didn't wake up until 5

minutes before the end of the contest! HOW COULD I DO THAT!?? Things were going

so well. I was easily on track to make well over 1500+ Q's and 1 mil plus

points. Crap! Next year, yes next year I will have to find some way to stay

awake (but the bad thing is that I will be one year older.) :-( 

In any case, as mentioned before, things did work well, including my new 18HT

vertical. It only has 20 radials under it now, but I found myself often beating

pileups where I never expected to. All equipment worked flawlessly, except the

human interface part. (BTW, a BIG thanks to the wife for letting me do this for

(almost) 24 hours!)

 

Rig: Elecraft K3/P3

Amp: ETO Alpha 78

Ant: 4-el SteppIR with 40 meter dipole @ 75 feet

Ant: 18HT Vertical for 80 with 20 radials

S/W: N1MM Logger + v1.0.5774.0

Int: microHAM micro Keyer II

 

 

Posted using 3830 Score Submittal Forms at: http://www.3830scores.com/

 

 

Allen R. Brier N5XZ

1515 Windloch Lane

Richmond, Texas 77406-2553

(281) 342-1882   (Home)

(713) 705-4801   (Cell)

 


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Re: [BVARC] Call sign change

[K5HM via BVARC]

Every ham I know is proud of his call sign.  It is unique to you.  Nothing
wrong with putting it out there. 

 

Congratulations on your vanity call sign, KG3JPP

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of JP Pritchard via
BVARC
Sent: Saturday, July 9, 2016 3:31 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: JP Pritchard 
Subject: [BVARC] Call sign change

 

Just a note to let you know that I have changed call signs. I suppose it
seems funny to hear that that a guy who's only been licensed since March,
would feel the need for a vanity call, but the truth is I found myself
stumbling all over my assigned call.  So I hope my new call is one I can get
through without goofing it up.  I have gone from KG5MBG to KG3JPP.  It even
sort of rhymes.

 

Since I haven't played much of a role in the club, it's probably of little
consequence, but there it is nonetheless.

 

JP Pritchard

KG3JPP

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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Fwd: Emailing: S1685_amended.pdf, S1685_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.pdf

[K5HM via BVARC]

If the federal law is passed, it won’t matter what we do in Texas.

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 12:33 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: John Chauvin 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Fwd: Emailing: S1685_amended.pdf, 
S1685_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.pdf

 

Big Al,

 

Maybe we should put the full-court-press on monitarily supporting John Stratton 
and his efforts in Austin to at least get some decent laws within TX.

 

IZO

 

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From: Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
To: 'Pat Cameron' mailto:k...@comcast.net> >; 'TDXS List' 
mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> >; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO 
CLUB' mailto:BVARC@bvarc.org> > 
Cc: Allen Brier N5XZ mailto:n...@earthlink.net> >; 'John 
Robert Stratton' mailto:n5...@n5aus.com> >
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:37 PM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Fwd: Emailing: S1685_amended.pdf, 
S1685_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.pdf


You might want to hold off on this now. After talking to John Stratton at
the BVARC Field Day, it appears that in the revised bill, the ARRL has caved
in to ALL of the demands of the HOA associations, and the result is that the
situation could become even worse than before! Please don't do anything
until I hear back from John Stratton with more details.

Allen R. Brier N5XZ
1515 Windloch Lane
Richmond, Texas 77406-2553
(281) 342-1882 (Home)
(713) 705-4801 (Cell)

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 ] On
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Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 7:05 AM
To: TDXS List mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> >; BRAZOS VALLEY 
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mailto:BVARC@bvarc.org> >
Subject: [tdxs-list] Fwd: Emailing: S1685_amended.pdf, S1685_amended.doc,
HR1301_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.pdf

It's time to support antenna legislation again.  HOA CAO national
organization and the ARRL have come to an agreement and here is the bill in
it's current form:
http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Regulatory/ParityAct-SubstituteBill-Official-
2016.pdf
We need to remind our representatives that this bill is still at the
forefront of our radio priorities.  This may be the final law ... I think
there is some ambiguity in the language and I would like to see a minimum
antenna height.. say 70' is lower minimum effective height for 20 meter
beam.  Anything is better than nothing.  Now I see many business
opportunities... aesthetics is the primary concern for the agreement to work
from the HOA point of view.  How about a new line of tubular telescoping
towers that can be mass produced so it is cost effective and strong...

Produce your own PDF from the word document and change to your rep and
signature ... email to regi...@arrl.org    With 
subject line : Attn: S
1685 Grassroots campaign  (or HR 1301 for congress) S1685_amended.pdf
S1685_amended.doc HR1301_amended.doc HR1301_amended.pdf


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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Fwd: Emailing: S1685_amended.pdf, S1685_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.pdf

[K5HM via BVARC]

I agree with the general dissatisfaction of the outcome, although I would
not rush to judgement on the entire ARRL organization.  There are many other
good things that come out of the League.

 

Unfortunately, politics is not their strong suit.  The HOA's have a major
lobbying group and our voice is very small.  Most people think of us a weird
geeks tinkering in our garage.  Geeks don't have clout.  

 

ARRL's position as a 501c3 organization limits what the League can do
directly as far as financial assistance for this effort.  We need a real PAC

 

Where are all the companies that benefit from Ham Radio? The antenna
manufacturers, the transceiver makers, big wholesalers who live off our
purchases. What have they contributed to this effort? 

 

If we as a community really got behind this effort with our wallets, the
outcome might have been better.  We could easily have raised $2,000,000. for
this task.  Money talks folks. 

 

The harbinger of failure was the FCC's opinion last year that a federal
mandate for PRB-1 was unnecessary.  Lobbying the FCC for a strong, positive
statement should have been the first task.  Forget about going around them.


 

Yes, I would have done it differently. Instead of a go for broke approach,
we should have taken an incremental approach over several years, like the
West Gulf Division guys have been doing in Texas.  Build up the clamor and
the support engine.  Make this the #1 priority of Ham Radio. Get a giant war
chest. 

 

Otherwise you can all go back to sleep. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

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Subject: RE: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Fwd: Emailing: S1685_amended.pdf,
S1685_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.pdf

 

Based on this I don't see myself renewing my ARRL membership.  They led this
charge and set themselves up as being our savior.  All I see is a royal
screw job.  

 

Gerald Doucet

N5KT

 

From: Jimmy Vance [mailto:jimmy.va...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 09:17
To: Jack Philley; 'Mike Brannan'
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 ; 2johnha...@gmail.com
 ; themallr...@gmail.com
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Re: [BVARC] Kb5yta's dad

[K5HM via BVARC]

I first met Dwayne and his Dad in 1980, my first year on Breeders-Greeters at 
the HLSR.  I will miss him. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of gmuller885 via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2016 5:08 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: gmuller885 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Kb5yta's dad

 

Dwayne:

Sorry to hear. I only met him once or twice.  He seemed like a very good 
man.

Please accept my condolences. 

 

 

 

Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy® Note 4.



 Original message 
From: Dwayne Jones via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > 
Date: 6/23/16 3:50 PM (GMT-06:00) 
To: BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > 
Cc: Dwayne Jones mailto:dwayneredho...@gmail.com> > 
Subject: [BVARC] Kb5yta's dad 

Some of the long time members of BVARC will remember my dad. He passed away 
June 22 2016. For those that wish to there will a visitation Monday June 27th 6 
to 8pm at George H. Lewis funeral home, 1010 Bering dr. in Houston.

Dwayne
KB5YTA

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Re: [BVARC] FTDI Cable

[K5HM via BVARC]

I might have one.  What connectors are on the ends?

73,
Ron, K5HM
k5hm@gmail.com
www.qrz.com/db/k5hm

    Excelsior!

-Original Message-
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jo. L. Keener via
BVARC
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2016 11:27 AM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: jo.l.kee...@juno.com
Subject: [BVARC] FTDI Cable

I am in need of an FTDI cable.  What one do I need for Bofang and the
Infinity radio. I understand that the cheap one is poor. Which model do I
need to get from Amazon?


Thanks

Jo.L. Keener
ke7nsb


Blazeray
Deemed: One Household Item Everyone Should Have In Any Emergency
http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/575d8d9c17942d9b0e9ast03vuc

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Re: [BVARC] Transferring plates to new vehicle

[K5HM via BVARC]

I’ve done this twice now.  Took the plates off the old car.  The dealer handled 
the paper work on the new car.  Drove off with paper plates,  About a week 
later, dealer called.  Went to dealer, picked up my new registration sticker  
Went home put on new sticker and my call sign plates. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Michael Monsour via 
BVARC
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2016 4:58 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Michael Monsour 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Transferring plates to new vehicle

 

When my 2010 Transit died and I bought a 2015 Transit the dealer took care of 
it. The best bet is to visit your county DMV and inquire. JUST IN CASE

Bring your amateur radio license

AC0TX

 

On Sat, May 14, 2016 at 4:48 PM, Jon Noxon via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Take the registration for the new vehicle and a copy of your ham license to the 
dmv in your county, take a ticket, and wait you turn. You will get a new window 
sticker with your vin and call sign (and order new plates if you need them).

Pretty painless, and implies you have a transceiver installed in the new car 
truck or what ever. You can actually get your call plates for up to three 
vehicles!

Kf5tfj. jon

Sent from my iPad


> On May 14, 2016, at 4:34 PM, Michael Rapp via BVARC   > wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am certain someone can help me with this.  After 175,000 miles, my CR-V has 
> become untenable to drive.  I've enjoyed having my amateur radio license 
> plates on it since I was licensed.
>
> My Google-fu is failing me today and I am unclear of the proper process in 
> Texas to transfer amateur radio license plates to a new vehicle.  Is it as 
> simple as removing them from the old vehicle during the trade-in process and 
> affixing them to the new car?  Clearly there needs to be a way to get them 
> associated to the new VIN.
>
> How does this work?
>
> 73,
> --
> /*/-=[Michael / KT5MR]-=/*/

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Re: [BVARC] Dinner before meeting

[K5HM via BVARC]

Don’t know but if you find out, let me know.pls. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of n5xz via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 8:22 AM
To: BVARC Reflector 
Cc: n5xz 
Subject: [BVARC] Dinner before meeting

 

When/where are people eating before the meeting tonight? 

 

 

 

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

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[BVARC] FW: [DFWcontest] May 2-9 Contest Calendar

[K5HM via BVARC]

THIS WEEK'S CONTESTS
 Compiled by Bruce Horn, WA7BNM
 
May 2 - 9, 2016 Edition
 
The web versions of this contest calendar can be found at: 
http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/  You can also access a text version of 
the weekly calendar at: http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/weeklycal.txt
 
Please send corrections and additions directly to me. The web calendars are 
updated as new contest information is received. If you wish to unsubscribe, 
please notify me and you'll be immediately removed from the mailing list.
 
73 de Bruce, WA7BNM   (bh...@hornucopia.com  )
 
This e-mail is divided into three sections:
- Details of this week's contests
- List of following week's contests
- Contest log submittal addresses and deadlines for recent contests
 
-
THIS WEEK'S CONTESTS:
-
 
RSGB 80m Club Championship, SSB: 1900Z-2030Z, May 2
  Mode: SSB
  Bands: 80m Only
  Classes: (none)
  Exchange: RS + Serial No.
  QSO Points: 1 point per QSO
  Multipliers: (none)
  Score Calculation: (see rules)
  Submit logs by: 2359Z May 9, 2016
  Upload log at: http://www.vhfcc.org/cgi-bin/hfenter.pl
  Mail logs to: (none)
  Find rules at: http://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2016/r80mcc.shtml
 
ARS Spartan Sprint: 0100Z-0300Z, May 3
  Mode: CW
  Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m
  Classes: Skinny
   Tubby
  Max power: 5 watts
  Exchange: RST + (state/province/country) + Power
  Work stations: Once per band
  Submit logs by: May 5, 2016
  E-mail logs to: spartansprint[at]yahoo[dot]com
  Mail logs to: (none)
  Find rules at: 
http://arsqrp.blogspot.com/2009/02/so-whats-spartan-sprint-and-how-do-i.html
 
Phone Fray: 0230Z-0300Z, May 4
  Mode: SSB
  Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15m
  Classes: Single Op
  Max power: 100 watts
  Exchange: NA: Name + (state/province/country)
non-NA: Name
  Work stations: Once per band
  QSO Points: NA station: 1 point per QSO
  non-NA station: 1 point per QSO with an NA station
  Multipliers: Each US state (including KH6/KL7) once per band
   Each VE province/territory once per band
   Each North American country (except W/VE) once per band
  Score Calculation: Total score = total QSO points x total mults
  Submit logs by: 0300Z May 6, 2016
  E-mail logs to: (none)
  Post log summary at: http://www.3830scores.com
  Mail logs to: (none)
  Find rules at: http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf
 
CWops Mini-CWT Test: 1300Z-1400Z, May 4 and 1900Z-2000Z, May 4 and 0300Z-0400Z, 
May 5
  Mode: CW
  Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m
  Classes: Single Op (QRP/Low/High)
  Max power: HP: >100 watts
 LP: 100 watts
 QRP: 5 watts
  Exchange: Member: Name + Member No.
non-Member: Name + (state/province/country)
  Work stations: Once per band
  QSO Points: 1 point per QSO
  Multipliers: Each call once
  Score Calculation: Total score = total QSO points x total mults
  Submit logs by: 0400Z May 7, 2016
  Post log summary at: http://www.3830scores.com
  Mail logs to: (none)
  Find rules at: http://www.cwops.org/cwt.html
 
MIE 33 Contest: 2300Z, May 4 to 0300Z, May 5
  Mode: CW, Phone
  Bands: All, except WARC
  Classes: Single Op (CW/Mixed)
   Single Op Single Band (CW/Mixed>
   Multi-Multi (CW/Mixed)
   SWL
  Exchange: Mie: RS(T) + age + "ME"
non-Mie JA: RS(T) + age + "MEJ"
non-Mie non-JA: RS(T) + age
  Work stations: Once per band
  QSO Points: (see rules)
  Multipliers: Each age once per band
  Score Calculation: Total score = total QSO points x total mults
  Submit logs by: May 31, 2016
  E-mail logs to: allmie33[at]gmail[dot]com
  Mail logs to: JARL Mie Branch
c/o T.Tomioka
2033 Hekicho
Tsu, Mie 514-1138
Japan
  Find rules at: http://www.ztv.ne.jp/isoda/33/annual/39/39rule-e.html
 
NRAU 10m Activity Contest: 1700Z-1800Z, May 5 (CW) and 1800Z-1900Z, May 5 (SSB) 
and 1900Z-2000Z, May 5 (FM) and 2000Z-2100Z, May 5 (Dig)
  Mode: CW, SSB, FM, Digital
  Bands: 10m Only
  Classes: (none)
  Exchange: RS(T) + 6-character grid square
  QSO Points: (see rules)
  Multipliers: (none)
  Score Calculation: Total score = total QSO points
  Submit logs by: May 19, 2016
  Upload log at: http://ua9qcq.com/en/submit_log.php?lang=en
  Mail logs to: (none)
  Find rules at: http://www.nrau.net/activity-contests/below-30mhz.html
 
NCCC RTTY Sprint: 0145Z-0215Z, May 6
  Mode: RTTY
  Bands: (see rules)
  Classes: (none)
  Exchange: Serial No. + Name + QTH
  Score Calculation: Total score = total QSO points x total mults
  Submit logs by: May 8, 2016
  E-mail logs to: (none)
  Post log summary at: http://www.3830scores.com/
  Mail logs to: (none)
  Find rules at: http://www.ncccsprint.com/rttyns.html
 
NCCC Sprint: 0230Z-

Re: [BVARC] Help

[K5HM via BVARC]

A great idea.  Look forward to seeing you there.  If you can’t find the 
Fountains Shjopping center, the Ihop is between the Hooters and Harley Davidson 
dealer.  A great place to be.  

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jon Noxon via BVARC
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 7:59 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Jon Noxon ; JP Pritchard 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Help

 

JP,

 

Suggest you come to breakfast at the iHop (now owned by Apple?) on Saturday. We 
start arriving around 6:45 AM. The Ihop is the one in Stafford on the Northeast 
bound feeder of the SW Freeway (US 59) across from the Fountains shopping 
center. It is between US 90A and Kirkwood. Talk in on the 146.94 repeater. You 
can get mucho advice in face-to-face QSOs and maybe recruit an Elmer. No 
shortage of opinions here! Put faces to some of the voices.

 

73 de KF5TFJ (Jon)

 


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On Apr 28, 2016, at 6:19 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Wow!  Great suggestions and recommendations, as well as wise counsel.  Thank 
you very much for taking the time to respond.  And to those who offered to loan 
me rigs to try, I will take you up on that.  But I can't really test drive 
anything until I get an antenna up.  

 

In that regard, I am not so much held back by the HOA as I am the cramped 
quarters of my back yard and its proximity of power lines.  I'm thinking my 
best shot may be a broadband vertical of some kind. I hate to say it, but a 
person would probably have to see the siutation to make a recommendation. I 
live in the Braeburn Valley subdivision, near S Braeswood and S. Gessner.  If 
there are volunteers I'd love to hear from you. Otherwise, I'll soon make a 
choice and get to erecting it, whatever it turns out to be.  Again, thanks 
again to all.

 

JP

KG5MBG

 

  _  

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of JP Pritchard via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 7:25 AM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org  
Cc: JP Pritchard
Subject: [BVARC] Help

Hi folks,

 

I am a newbie to Ham Radio and a newbie to the club, so I'm writing to ask for 
your help in picking a rig. I just passed my General exam so many options are 
open to me and I'd like to explore a lot of those options.  I currently own a 
Baofeng HT and a Yaesu FT2900 two meter transceiver, but no equipment for HF.  
I've been looking at HF VHF UHF units.  I've even looked at the Alesis KX3 and 
the Flex 1500.  They don't cover the VHF-UHF bands but they do appeal to me.  
Bottom line, I don't want to spend more than a thousand dollars if possible.  
What do you suggest?  As Sergeant Schultz used to say on Hogan's Heroes, "I 
know nothing."  I'll really appreciate your suggestions.

 

JP (Richard) Pritchard

KG5MBG

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Re: [BVARC] [Elecraft_K3] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

[K5HM via BVARC]

After reading the data sheet on the K-pod, I found the front panel utility
connector in the K3. I didn't even know it was there.  

 

It is an RJ45 connector located on the bottom of the front panel.  Between
the VFO B and the RIT/XIT knobs.  

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: K5HM [mailto:k5hm@gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 8:24 AM
To: 'Allen Brier N5XZ' ; 'Rick Hiller'
; 'mull...@tlite.com' ; 'Jon Noxon'

Cc: 'TDXS List' ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

Subject: FW: [Elecraft_K3] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S
and K3 Transceivers

 

The latest gadget from Elecraft

http://www.elecraft.com/k-pod/k-pod.htm 

 

Very interesting

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com 
[mailto:elecraft...@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:05 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.net> >
Cc: elecr...@yahoogroups.com  ;
elecraft...@yahoogroups.com  
Subject: [Elecraft_K3] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and
K3 Transceivers

 

  

Hi all,

We've had many requests for a small control panel (or pod) as an extension
to the K3 and K3S transceivers. We finally got around to it! 

Our new K-Pod is a very compact unit, featuring a precision tuning knob, VFO
A/B/offset rocker switch, and 8 programmable tactile-feedback switches.
Switch feedback is provided by activation messages on the radio's LCD, as
well as the pod's own 4 indicator LEDs and audio tone generator. This
multi-modal information can help maximize operating efficiency and reduce
fatigue during extended operating periods.

Typically the K-Pod would be placed next to a computer keyboard, allowing
the operator to quickly QSY, clear RIT, enter diversity mode, change menu
settings, etc., without that long stretch to reach the radio's front panel. 

But the K-Pod's flexible interface goes beyond substitution of the radio's
knobs and switches. In effect, you can design your own customized controls
for the radio.

Each of the 8 programmable switches has tap and hold functions. When a
switch function is used, it activates one of up to 16 user-defined command
sequences that are actually stored in the radio itself, as macros. A single
macro can accomplish many tasks at once, such as setting up custom splits,
configuring the receiver or subreceiver for specific situations, sending
transmit messages at differing code speeds, etc. Macros can be easily
created or edited using K3 Utility, which runs on PC, Mac, or Linux
platforms.

The K-Pod has the following features:

* high-quality weighted, soft-touch tuning knob--same as used on the K3S
* same 400-count, ball-bearing optical encoder used in the K3 and K3S
* adjustable knob friction
* 3-position rocker switch to assign the knob to VFO A, VFO B, or RIT/XIT
* 8 programmable function switches, each with tap/hold functions
* simple switch programming using K3 Utility (many examples in K-Pod manual)
* four user-definable LEDs (three of them show knob assignment by default)
* audio tone generator for switch feedback (can be easily turned off)
* USB port for firmware loading and future equipment/computer control
applications
* simple connection to K3 or K3S--uses the 6-pin RJ-style jack beneath the
front panel
* flexible power source: rear 12-V jack on the radio, DC barrel jack, 
USB port, or even through the 6-pin data cable, with minor radio
modification
(the latter method results in a single cable to the K-Pod for data and
power)
* 3 utility outputs for miscellaneous equipment control applications 
(outputs provide a low resistance to ground when turned on, usable with
relays, etc.)

The K-Pod's all-steel enclosure weighs a full pound for excellent stability,
yet measures only about 3.5 x 3 x 1 inches. A highly stable folding tilt
stand is included to angle the panel for optimal access. There's also a
2-hole RAM mount pattern on the bottom for easy attachment to any surface.

For photos and further information, please visit our K-Pod web page:

http://www.elecraft.com/k-pod/k-pod.htm

73,
Wayne, N6KR
Eric, WA6HHQ

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.

 
 Reply to sender 

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[BVARC] FW: [Elecraft_K3] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

[K5HM via BVARC]

The latest gadget from Elecraft

http://www.elecraft.com/k-pod/k-pod.htm 

 

Very interesting

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:elecraft...@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:05 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector 
Cc: elecr...@yahoogroups.com; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Elecraft_K3] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and
K3 Transceivers

 

  

Hi all,

We've had many requests for a small control panel (or pod) as an extension
to the K3 and K3S transceivers. We finally got around to it! 

Our new K-Pod is a very compact unit, featuring a precision tuning knob, VFO
A/B/offset rocker switch, and 8 programmable tactile-feedback switches.
Switch feedback is provided by activation messages on the radio's LCD, as
well as the pod's own 4 indicator LEDs and audio tone generator. This
multi-modal information can help maximize operating efficiency and reduce
fatigue during extended operating periods.

Typically the K-Pod would be placed next to a computer keyboard, allowing
the operator to quickly QSY, clear RIT, enter diversity mode, change menu
settings, etc., without that long stretch to reach the radio's front panel. 

But the K-Pod's flexible interface goes beyond substitution of the radio's
knobs and switches. In effect, you can design your own customized controls
for the radio.

Each of the 8 programmable switches has tap and hold functions. When a
switch function is used, it activates one of up to 16 user-defined command
sequences that are actually stored in the radio itself, as macros. A single
macro can accomplish many tasks at once, such as setting up custom splits,
configuring the receiver or subreceiver for specific situations, sending
transmit messages at differing code speeds, etc. Macros can be easily
created or edited using K3 Utility, which runs on PC, Mac, or Linux
platforms.

The K-Pod has the following features:

* high-quality weighted, soft-touch tuning knob--same as used on the K3S
* same 400-count, ball-bearing optical encoder used in the K3 and K3S
* adjustable knob friction
* 3-position rocker switch to assign the knob to VFO A, VFO B, or RIT/XIT
* 8 programmable function switches, each with tap/hold functions
* simple switch programming using K3 Utility (many examples in K-Pod manual)
* four user-definable LEDs (three of them show knob assignment by default)
* audio tone generator for switch feedback (can be easily turned off)
* USB port for firmware loading and future equipment/computer control
applications
* simple connection to K3 or K3S--uses the 6-pin RJ-style jack beneath the
front panel
* flexible power source: rear 12-V jack on the radio, DC barrel jack, 
USB port, or even through the 6-pin data cable, with minor radio
modification
(the latter method results in a single cable to the K-Pod for data and
power)
* 3 utility outputs for miscellaneous equipment control applications 
(outputs provide a low resistance to ground when turned on, usable with
relays, etc.)

The K-Pod's all-steel enclosure weighs a full pound for excellent stability,
yet measures only about 3.5 x 3 x 1 inches. A highly stable folding tilt
stand is included to angle the panel for optimal access. There's also a
2-hole RAM mount pattern on the bottom for easy attachment to any surface.

For photos and further information, please visit our K-Pod web page:

http://www.elecraft.com/k-pod/k-pod.htm

73,
Wayne, N6KR
Eric, WA6HHQ

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Re: [BVARC] Monday Night Net Topic "Movies involving Ham Radio"

[K5HM via BVARC]

Glass Bottom Boat.  Many  may not know that one of the co-stars in that
movie was Arthur Godfrey, K4LIB(SK)..

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Steve Friedman via
BVARC
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 8:56 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Steve Friedman 
Subject: [BVARC] Monday Night Net Topic "Movies involving Ham Radio"

 

Here is a list of movies that were brought up during this Monday's BVARC
Service Net that had some form of ham radio used in them. Enjoy.

 

1. "Independence Day" seemed to the favorite

2. "Contact"

3. "Frequency"

4. "Phenomenon"

5. "The Anderson Tapes"

6. "The Glass Bottom Boat"

 

If I am missing any, sorry, these are what i had written down for personal
reference. 

 

Thanks and 73

 

KF5YYZ

Steve

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Re: [BVARC] Meeting Presentation Topic Suggestions

[K5HM via BVARC]

No, but you pointed out a need and I think that to fill that need the NCS has 
to stimulate discussion.  If you are going to have discussion then the way the 
net is run would be different, at least on those occasions.

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

 <mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> k5hm@gmail.com

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Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 11:41 AM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: rhil...@sdicgm.com
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Meeting Presentation Topic Suggestions

 

If we are going to have education and training I think the way the net is 
handled will have to be different.  More of a round table discussion and less 
of just going down the list of check-ins. 

 

This was not intended as a Net solving exercise.   It was for a general survey 
for possible meeting topics to find out what folks wanted to know that they 
didn’t currently know.   Yes, some were answered right there, but others sent 
to the VP for his knowledge.

 

R

 

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of K5HM via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 9:23 AM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: K5HM mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> >; rhil...@sdicgm.com 
<mailto:rhil...@sdicgm.com> 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Meeting Presentation Topic Suggestions

 

All of these are great questions but many cannot be clearly explained without a 
visual component.   i.e.,  a slideshow or power point.  Some  are simply one 
sentence answers. Most require preparation to properly answer.  

 

Next week is my turn in the bucket.  I am going to tackle one or two of the 
simple ones.  I also have access to a webinar account that I would be willing 
to offer up if someone wants to do a slide show on the net. 

 

What  peeves me highly  are:

People who check in and out in the same breath. – If you are going to do that, 
don’t bother.  Why?  Do you think your call sign goes in to some giant eternal 
ledger that counts for perfect attendance?  It doesn’t.  I keep a count of the 
check-ins and send that to K5CAM. Just the count. No call signs.  

 

It’s like going to a club meeting at the masonic lodge, walking in the door and 
then leaving.  Sound silly? As far as I am concerned it’s the same thing.  

 

If you don’t like the topic, OK. I get it. You don’t have to stick around but 
at least wait till you find out what the topic is about. Otherwise, it’s just 
plain rude. 

 

If we are going to have education and training I think the way the net is 
handled will have to be different.  More of a round table discussion and less 
of just going down the list of check-ins. 

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

 <mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> k5hm@gmail.com

 <http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 6:53 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: John Chauvin mailto:k5...@yahoo.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Meeting Presentation Topic Suggestions

 

Rick,

 

I generally don't check into the Monday night net because of many reasons which 
I'd prefer to not put in print.  If something like this were done more often, 
maybe I would indeed check in.

 

I especially like "How antennas work?"  Maybe there is not enough subject 
matter on this topic to make justify a full presentation, but do you think you 
can cover that in 5 or 10 minutes as a filler at a meeting - Hi, hi.

 

IZO

 

  _  

From: Rick Hiller via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > 
Cc: rhil...@sdicgm.com <mailto:rhil...@sdicgm.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, April 5, 2016 12:50 PM
Subject: [BVARC] Meeting Presentation Topic Suggestions

 

BVARC Monday Night Net ( 146.94)   27 total checkins.

 

I asked the question last evening:   “What do you want to know in Ham Radio 
that you do not know now?” 

 

The responses from those that hung around are below.  Note: most stations did 
not stay for the duration – they checked in and boogied due to – the bad topic, 
dinner was served, nagging XYL…..

 

Topics suggested / answers needed:

Digital Modes ?

ATV – How is it transmitted?

How to tie logging programs to the radio for automatic input of frequency, etc.?

How antennas work?

HF Tuner Construction techniques?

Using Logging programs – setup etc.?

Data interfacning like the CAT system.  How does it work?

Is there an easier way to learn the test material beside memorization?

What is “traffic” on a net?

How do you tune a tube type amp?

How do you use EZNEC to design antennas?

Why is there not a class to study for the Extra license?

Why do DX’ers QRM the DX station?

How do you waterpr

Re: [BVARC] Meeting Presentation Topic Suggestions

[K5HM via BVARC]

All of these are great questions but many cannot be clearly explained without a 
visual component.   i.e.,  a slideshow or power point.  Some  are simply one 
sentence answers. Most require preparation to properly answer.  

 

Next week is my turn in the bucket.  I am going to tackle one or two of the 
simple ones.  I also have access to a webinar account that I would be willing 
to offer up if someone wants to do a slide show on the net. 

 

What  peeves me highly  are:

People who check in and out in the same breath. – If you are going to do that, 
don’t bother.  Why?  Do you think your call sign goes in to some giant eternal 
ledger that counts for perfect attendance?  It doesn’t.  I keep a count of the 
check-ins and send that to K5CAM. Just the count. No call signs.  

 

It’s like going to a club meeting at the masonic lodge, walking in the door and 
then leaving.  Sound silly? As far as I am concerned it’s the same thing.  

 

If you don’t like the topic, OK. I get it. You don’t have to stick around but 
at least wait till you find out what the topic is about. Otherwise, it’s just 
plain rude. 

 

If we are going to have education and training I think the way the net is 
handled will have to be different.  More of a round table discussion and less 
of just going down the list of check-ins. 

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 6:53 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: John Chauvin 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Meeting Presentation Topic Suggestions

 

Rick,

 

I generally don't check into the Monday night net because of many reasons which 
I'd prefer to not put in print.  If something like this were done more often, 
maybe I would indeed check in.

 

I especially like "How antennas work?"  Maybe there is not enough subject 
matter on this topic to make justify a full presentation, but do you think you 
can cover that in 5 or 10 minutes as a filler at a meeting - Hi, hi.

 

IZO

 

  _  

From: Rick Hiller via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > 
Cc: rhil...@sdicgm.com  
Sent: Tuesday, April 5, 2016 12:50 PM
Subject: [BVARC] Meeting Presentation Topic Suggestions

 

BVARC Monday Night Net ( 146.94)   27 total checkins.

 

I asked the question last evening:   “What do you want to know in Ham Radio 
that you do not know now?” 

 

The responses from those that hung around are below.  Note: most stations did 
not stay for the duration – they checked in and boogied due to – the bad topic, 
dinner was served, nagging XYL…..

 

Topics suggested / answers needed:

Digital Modes ?

ATV – How is it transmitted?

How to tie logging programs to the radio for automatic input of frequency, etc.?

How antennas work?

HF Tuner Construction techniques?

Using Logging programs – setup etc.?

Data interfacning like the CAT system.  How does it work?

Is there an easier way to learn the test material beside memorization?

What is “traffic” on a net?

How do you tune a tube type amp?

How do you use EZNEC to design antennas?

Why is there not a class to study for the Extra license?

Why do DX’ers QRM the DX station?

How do you waterproof all of your outside connections, external tuners, etc.?  

 

Excellent range of questions and answers needed by BVARC members.

 

“Enquiring minds want to know”…….Mr. VP and program coordinator.

 

Thanks to all that stuck around and provided input for Jon to act upon.

 

73….Rick – W5RH – Temp Net Control 4-4-16


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Re: [BVARC] 4 tables remain for the Hamfest

[K5HM via BVARC]

Yo Skip. I remember seeing you at the hamfest. I'm glad you had a good time.


 

See you next year. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Skip Milton via
BVARC
Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 9:57 AM
To: John Chauvin ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

Cc: Skip Milton ; JP Pritchard ;
Rick Hiller 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 4 tables remain for the Hamfest

 

I am new to BVARC but I am not new to HAM radio.  I have no idea how many
ham fest I have attended in the past 50 years?  I can say that this was one
of the best.  While the Wx was not cooperative for the outside flee market
folks, the quality of the gear inside and the presentations more than made
up for the Wx.

 

Congratulations and thanks for the great work.  My XYL did't complain as
much as usual!

 

73 de WG9O, Skip 

Sent from my iPad


On Mar 20, 2016, at 9:48 AM, John Chauvin via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Thanks JP.

 

It takes a lot of work by a lot of people.  Planning starts more than a year
in advance.

 

It's good to get positive feedback.  We won't count the number of
complainers, virtually all of which aren't volunteers.

 

73

John, K5IZO

Co-chairperson, Greater Houston Hamfest 2016

 


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From: JP Pritchard via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > 
Cc: JP Pritchard mailto:jppn...@comcast.net> >; Rick
Hiller mailto:rhil...@sdicgm.com> >
Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 9:40 AM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 4 tables remain for the Hamfest

 

I am new to ham radio and BVARC and I am so impressed with the Ham event
this weekend. Great job guys!!

 

JP Pritchard

KG5MBG

Sent from my iPhone


On Mar 20, 2016, at 8:58 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

We appreciate your comments and volunteer time too Terry.

Tnx

RH

Sent from my eye doo hickey


On Mar 20, 2016, at 8:11 AM, Terry Leatherland-HAM via BVARC
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

You guys did a GREAT job on the hamfest!  Thanks for all the hard work.

terry

K5PGF 

Sent from my iPad


On Mar 17, 2016, at 2:46 PM, John Chauvin via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Be advised that this time there are only 4 tables remaining at the Greater
Houston Hamfest.  I suggest that you get yours NOW.  Some changes,
cancellations, additions or other are possible, but we make no guarantees.
Also, on-line sales will cease later today as we need to transfer all the
information for activities required at the hamfest.

 

See y'all there tomorrow and Saturday.

 

John, K5IZO

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[BVARC] FW: The Greater Houston Hamfest this Weekend

[K5HM via BVARC]

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

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Re: [BVARC] About Friday at the hamfest

[K5HM via BVARC]

Cancel request. A ride has been located. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: K5HM [mailto:k5hm@gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 12:36 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Subject: FW: About Friday at the hamfest

 

Todd, K1OD is looking for a ride to the Hamfest on Friday.  He lives near
Meyerland but can meet up somewhere along 59 if needed.  His phone number is
: 713-726-9392 

 

Please help. 

 

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: Todd Stolzberg [mailto:stol...@att.net] 
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 10:14 AM
To: 'K5HM' mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> >
Subject: RE: About Friday at the hamfest

 

Ron,

Many thanks for the info. The Friday events look like a lot of fun! I am
hoping to get to the Friday afternoon programs but I just ran into car
problems that won't be resolved right away and my wife can't give up her car
that day due to her work. I hate to impose on anyone, but would you happen
to know anyone in my area that I might be able to get a lift with just one
way heading out there. I can get a ride for a short distance so as not to
put anyone out of their way. I live near  Meyerland but I could meet
somebody at a convenient location like Fry's electronics that is along the
way. I can be reached at 713-726-9392 (no texting on that line).

Thanks in advance and sorry to trouble you when you are busy with
preparations. If I don't make it out on Friday perhaps I'll run into you and
say hello on Saturday.

73,

Todd K1OD 

 

(I saw on your QRZ page that you are originally from my wife's old
neighborhood and thus I suspect that you know what a real pizza tastes like.
Unfortunately I have not found pizza as good in Houston.)

 

  _  

From: K5HM [mailto:k5hm@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 10:13 PM
To: 'Todd Stolzberg'
Subject: RE: About Friday at the hamfest

 

Hi Todd

 

Here is the info on the kit. 

http://www.qsradio.com/shop-now.html#!/40-Meter-Kill-R-Watt%E2%84%A2-CW-Tran
sceiver-Kit/p/51010080 

 

I have crystals for the general portion of the band.  

 

NO cost for the kit. We will supply tools and soldering stations.  

 

Come out  and bring your son. Enjoy the kit build. Take one home. . 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: Todd Stolzberg [mailto:stol...@att.net] 
Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 3:30 PM
To: k5hm@gmail.com  
Subject: About Friday at the hamfest

 

Hi Ron,

I was wondering if you knew any details on the QRP CW transceiver kit (name
or model, etc) that participants will be building. Also will there be a
charge for the transceiver kit and the antenna project materials?

Thanks for your help.

73,

Todd  K1OD

 

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[BVARC] FW: About Friday at the hamfest

[K5HM via BVARC]

Todd, K1OD is looking for a ride to the Hamfest on Friday.  He lives near
Meyerland but can meet up somewhere along 59 if needed.  His phone number is
: 713-726-9392 

 

Please help. 

 

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: Todd Stolzberg [mailto:stol...@att.net] 
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 10:14 AM
To: 'K5HM' 
Subject: RE: About Friday at the hamfest

 

Ron,

Many thanks for the info. The Friday events look like a lot of fun! I am
hoping to get to the Friday afternoon programs but I just ran into car
problems that won't be resolved right away and my wife can't give up her car
that day due to her work. I hate to impose on anyone, but would you happen
to know anyone in my area that I might be able to get a lift with just one
way heading out there. I can get a ride for a short distance so as not to
put anyone out of their way. I live near  Meyerland but I could meet
somebody at a convenient location like Fry's electronics that is along the
way. I can be reached at 713-726-9392 (no texting on that line).

Thanks in advance and sorry to trouble you when you are busy with
preparations. If I don't make it out on Friday perhaps I'll run into you and
say hello on Saturday.

73,

Todd K1OD 

 

(I saw on your QRZ page that you are originally from my wife's old
neighborhood and thus I suspect that you know what a real pizza tastes like.
Unfortunately I have not found pizza as good in Houston.)

 

  _  

From: K5HM [mailto:k5hm@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 10:13 PM
To: 'Todd Stolzberg'
Subject: RE: About Friday at the hamfest

 

Hi Todd

 

Here is the info on the kit. 

http://www.qsradio.com/shop-now.html#!/40-Meter-Kill-R-Watt%E2%84%A2-CW-Tran
sceiver-Kit/p/51010080 

 

I have crystals for the general portion of the band.  

 

NO cost for the kit. We will supply tools and soldering stations.  

 

Come out  and bring your son. Enjoy the kit build. Take one home. . 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: Todd Stolzberg [mailto:stol...@att.net] 
Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 3:30 PM
To: k5hm@gmail.com  
Subject: About Friday at the hamfest

 

Hi Ron,

I was wondering if you knew any details on the QRP CW transceiver kit (name
or model, etc) that participants will be building. Also will there be a
charge for the transceiver kit and the antenna project materials?

Thanks for your help.

73,

Todd  K1OD

 

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Re: [BVARC] Amateur Radio Parity Act

[K5HM via BVARC]

On a voice vote on February 11, the US House Subcommittee on Communications
and Technology, chaired by Rep Greg Walden, W7EQI, sent H.R. 1301
  to the full House
Energy and Commerce Committee with a favorable report for further
consideration.

 

H.R. 1301 would direct the FCC to extend its rules relating to reasonable
accommodation of Amateur Service communications to private land-use
restrictions, such as deed covenants, conditions, and restrictions.

More information   on The
Amateur Radio Parity Act is on the ARRL website.

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] (no subject)

[K5HM via BVARC]

I roger that.  Mobile HF antennas are antiques.

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: tdxs-list [mailto:tdxs-list-bounces+k5hm.ron=gmail@tdxs.net] On 
Behalf Of rhil...@sdicgm.com
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2016 1:18 PM
To: 'Nizar Mullani' ; gmuller...@aol.com
Cc: bvarc@bvarc.org; e...@lists.w5eco.org; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; 
n...@mailman.gth.net
Subject: Re: [tdxs-list] (no subject)

 

Jerry, I used Nizar setup for awhile and it worked great….base and 
mobile…..using my Sprint hot spot and the Iphone hot spot.

 

The modern way to run mobile…..RH

 

From: tdxs-list [mailto:tdxs-list-bounces+rhiller=sdicgm@tdxs.net] On 
Behalf Of Nizar Mullani
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2016 8:21 AM
To: gmuller...@aol.com  
Cc: n...@mailman.gth.net  ; e...@lists.w5eco.org 
 ; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net  
; bvarc@bvarc.org  
Subject: Re: [tdxs-list] (no subject)

 

Gerry,

 

For the price of a screwdriver antenna and installation cost, you can remote 
your 7100 with your home QTH. You can run power and use your beam antenna. 

 

The remote head stays in your car and the main box stays at home. I do this 
with my TS-480 and RemoteRig equipment. Most people I talk with don't know I am 
operating Mobile Remote (MR). 

 

Nizar K0NM


On Feb 26, 2016, at 1:15 PM, Gerald E Muller via tdxs-list mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> > wrote:

I am looking for some information. I would like to put a HF/VHF radio in my 
truck. I am looking at the Icom  IC-7100. I would like information on other 
brands and a basic review on that model as well as the IC-7100. 

 

Gerald Muller K9GEM
gmuller...@aol.com   

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[BVARC] Hamfest Workshop

[K5HM via BVARC]

We are doing a building workshop on Hamfest Friday.  I need to borrow a J-38
or equivalent key and some inexpensive headphones for that day.  If you are
willing to let me borrow these items please email me and I will arrange for
pick up and return.

 

73,

Ron Litt, K5HM



 

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Re: [BVARC] Tech Support

[K5HM via BVARC]

I had serious resource conflicts between Wife 1.0 and Wife 2.0.  I finally
switched operating systems and installed Wife 3.0, a much better behaved
program. Runs independently, with modest resource consumption and responds
well to Candy 2.1, Flowers 5.0 and occasionally Jewelry 3.5. 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

 <mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> k5hm@gmail.com

 <http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 10:49 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Bruce 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Tech Support

 

i am still running wife 1.0 and it has been working great for me since 1977.
the two apps, son 1.0 and daughter 1.0 were both uninstalled and only wife
1.0 running at my house. 

73...bruce

On 2/9/2016 10:22 PM, K5HM via BVARC wrote:

Dear Tech Support:

 

Last year I upgraded from Girlfriend 7.0 to Wife 1.0, and I observed that
the program runs a unexpected process, Child 0.23 Beta that takes a lot of
space and important resources.  The instructions did not mention this
process.  .

 

Furthermore, Wife 1.0 attempts to uninstall all other programs.
Applications like Hunting 10.3, Drinking 4.0, Ham Radio 2.5, or Sunday
Football  5.0 no longer work.  The system hangs each time I want to load
them.

 

Malware like Mother-in-law 1.0 seems to be undetectable by all anti-virus
programs.  It  seems to be memory resident and makes Wife 1.0 behave in an
unpredictable way.  For instance, not accepting any command I enter. I
haven't managed to uninstall this resident program. 

 

Apparently I can't keep Wife 1.0 minimized when running some of my Favorite
applications like Poker 3.5 . I'm thinking about going back to the former
program Girlfriend 7.0, but uninstall doesn't work. 

 

Could you help me?

 

 

Dear User:

 

WARNING!  DO not attempt to uninstall Wife 1.0 yourself!  Wife 1.0  runs in
SAFE mode, Because of this, the program will always consider any system
fault as being due to the improper use by the operator.  

 

Several utilities have been employed to improve the performance of Wife 1.0.
One of the frequently used utilities is the command C:\IAMSORRY when a
problem arises or the systems hangs.

 

Avoid use of the "ESC" or "DEL" keys, because then you will have to use the
IAMSORRY command in order to make the system work normally again.  Wife 1.0
is very interesting, but has a high cost of maintenance.

 

Consider the possibility of installing additional software to improve the
performance of Wife 1.0, such as Candy 2.1 or Flowers 5.0.  Jewelry 3.5
works best but can negatively impact Finances 2.0, if used excessively. 

You can also use Yes Darling 8.0 or You Are Right 14.7.  They are well known
shareware programs that work great as residents. You can download these from
www.husband.com <http://www.husband.com> .  

Never Install Secretary In Mini Skirt 3.3, or any version of, Old
Girlfriend.dll.  These programs are not compatible with Wife 1.0 and will
eventually cause Wife 1.0 to download Lawyer 9.9 causing irreversible damage
to the Operating System.

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

k5hm@gmail.com <mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> 

www.qrz.com/db/k5hm <http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm> 



Excelsior!

 






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[BVARC] Tech Support

[K5HM via BVARC]

Dear Tech Support:

 

Last year I upgraded from Girlfriend 7.0 to Wife 1.0, and I observed that
the program runs a unexpected process, Child 0.23 Beta that takes a lot of
space and important resources.  The instructions did not mention this
process.  .

 

Furthermore, Wife 1.0 attempts to uninstall all other programs.
Applications like Hunting 10.3, Drinking 4.0, Ham Radio 2.5, or Sunday
Football  5.0 no longer work.  The system hangs each time I want to load
them.

 

Malware like Mother-in-law 1.0 seems to be undetectable by all anti-virus
programs.  It  seems to be memory resident and makes Wife 1.0 behave in an
unpredictable way.  For instance, not accepting any command I enter. I
haven't managed to uninstall this resident program. 

 

Apparently I can't keep Wife 1.0 minimized when running some of my Favorite
applications like Poker 3.5 . I'm thinking about going back to the former
program Girlfriend 7.0, but uninstall doesn't work. 

 

Could you help me?

 

 

Dear User:

 

WARNING!  DO not attempt to uninstall Wife 1.0 yourself!  Wife 1.0  runs in
SAFE mode, Because of this, the program will always consider any system
fault as being due to the improper use by the operator.  

 

Several utilities have been employed to improve the performance of Wife 1.0.
One of the frequently used utilities is the command C:\IAMSORRY when a
problem arises or the systems hangs.

 

Avoid use of the "ESC" or "DEL" keys, because then you will have to use the
IAMSORRY command in order to make the system work normally again.  Wife 1.0
is very interesting, but has a high cost of maintenance.

 

Consider the possibility of installing additional software to improve the
performance of Wife 1.0, such as Candy 2.1 or Flowers 5.0.  Jewelry 3.5
works best but can negatively impact Finances 2.0, if used excessively. 

You can also use Yes Darling 8.0 or You Are Right 14.7.  They are well known
shareware programs that work great as residents. You can download these from
www.husband.com  .  

Never Install Secretary In Mini Skirt 3.3, or any version of, Old
Girlfriend.dll.  These programs are not compatible with Wife 1.0 and will
eventually cause Wife 1.0 to download Lawyer 9.9 causing irreversible damage
to the Operating System.

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

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[BVARC] VP8STI

[K5HM via BVARC]

Ham Radio is not stamp collecting.

 

Weather has gotten ugly on Thule Island….

 

Per DX World -

 

NEW UPDATE @ 12:00z - At 11:00z today, VP8LP spoke with an operator at VP8STI 
who reported that the intention is still to continue onto South Georgia to 
operate as planned. They plan to remain QRV on Thule island for as long as 
possible whilst packing up, and are as well as can be expected under the 
circumstances.

January 25 @ 07:20z -  Past night two tents and most of the yagis were 
destroyed by high winds. Both of their main tents collapsed partially and the 
team worked very hard through the night to save them. The Braveheart recorded 
winds of 70 mph (112 Kph). They are running only on 40 meters due antenna 
damage. Once they can assess damage they can determine whether they can proceed 
to South Georgia or not. Right now they are doing last QSO as VP8STI – they 
have asked the Braveheart to extract them when it´s possible. They regret that 
they have fallen short of their plans , however the team and crew safety is 
most important.

 

I hope they all make it off the island safely.  

 

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] VP8STI from DXWorld.net

[K5HM via BVARC]

Ahhh! The Antarctic Summer.

 

Come home safe guys!

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: tdxs-list [mailto:tdxs-list-bounces+k5hm.ron=gmail@tdxs.net] On
Behalf Of Glenn Anderson
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 5:59 PM
To: 'TDXS Reflector' ; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO
CLUB' 
Subject: [tdxs-list] VP8STI from DXWorld.net

 

 



January 24 -  Since early this morning, we have been experiencing blizzard
like conditions with strong winds and heavy snow fall. Some of our antennas
have become damaged by the high winds and the snow fall is making access to
them very difficult.  It is also increasingly difficult to re-fuel our
generators.

Our biggest concern is our four tents, one of which has already been damaged
by the high winds. We are in VHF communications with the Braveheart and we
are discussing contingency plans to abort or shorten the DXpedition if
safety requires.

The Braveheart is unable to maintain their anchor position and is moving out
to sea. We are currently active on three stations however we are becoming
increasingly less confident that we can maintain this activity. Please know
that we are doing our best under extreme circumstances to make contacts with
the global DX Community. This DXpedition has thoroughly tested each member
physically, mentally and spiritually. We pray for a safe return.

We hope that we can continue however we feel the need to inform you that our
activity may abruptly come to an end in the name of safety of our team and
the crew of the Braveheart.

Best wishes from the Intrepid-DX Group VP8STI Team.

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Re: [BVARC] vp8sti peaking on 20m

[K5HM via BVARC]

Yep, some of us are lucky :) 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of David S.Siegel via 
BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 5:59 PM
To: kk...@arrl.net; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: David S.Siegel 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] vp8sti peaking on 20m

 

Do you guys all work from home?? :)

 

David, 

WD5BZN

 

DAVID S. SIEGEL

AJAMIE LLP
711 Louisiana Street, Suite 2150 | Houston TX 77002
T +1.713.860.1600 | F+ 1.713.860.1699
  dsie...@ajamie.com

 

  website |   blog |  
 linkedin

 

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT

This message is sent by a law firm and may contain information that is 
privileged or confidential. If you received this transmission in error, please 
notify the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message and any attachments.

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 5:34 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB; Houston ECHO Society
Cc: Bruce
Subject: [BVARC] vp8sti peaking on 20m

 

if you have not worked them yet, this is the loudest i have heard them. i was 
able to get through on 20m ssb at 5:20p, still sounding loud. he is walking the 
band. try and find the one he is working and go a little above him. 

73...bruce

-- 
 
Bruce Paige, KK5DO 
 
AMSAT Director Contests and Awards 
AMSAT Board Alternate 2015-2016   
  
ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE 
  
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Re: [BVARC] vp8sti

[K5HM via BVARC]

They were 59 yesterday about 2 PM Local Time on  15 m 21.285 MHz. They were 
split up 5 – 10  Took a while to find the sweet spot in the pileup but you can 
get through

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via BVARC
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 4:54 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Bruce 
Subject: [BVARC] vp8sti

 

this one looks like it might be rough. i have not heard them as spotted. others 
say they are real weak, might be due to k3's not working properly. will have to 
see as time goes on. 



1) Voltage sags on our three generators are causing our K3′s to experience 
problems.

2) We are missing parts to some critical antennas.

3) We are down one 6KW generator until the Braveheart can bring a backup 
generator.

 

73...bruce

-- 
 
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AMSAT Director Contests and Awards 
AMSAT Board Alternate 2015-2016   
  
ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE 
  
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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] FW: [RTTY] South Sandwich Island

[K5HM via BVARC]

Yes, its summer in Antarctica!

73,
Ron, K5HM
k5hm@gmail.com
www.qrz.com/db/k5hm

Excelsior!

-Original Message-
From: tdxs-list [mailto:tdxs-list-bounces+k5hm.ron=gmail@tdxs.net] On 
Behalf Of Glenn Anderson
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 12:37 PM
To: 'TDXS Reflector' ; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 

Subject: [tdxs-list] FW: [RTTY] South Sandwich Island



-Original Message-
From: RTTY [mailto:rtty-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of EA2RY
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 12:20 PM
To: RTTY Reflector 
Subject: Re: [RTTY] South Sandwich Island

I am webmaster of VP8STI/VP8SGI, Tnx!!

FYI:

 Just I received this email from Paul N6PSE:  

Greetings from the VP8STI Southern Thule Island.

We are now QRV with three stations and we expect more stations to be QRV 
shortly.

Our landing yesterday was very difficult. The initial team on the island had to 
wear wetsuits and go onto the rocks to establish safety ropes for team and 
equipment. One team member and one generator went into the ocean. The team 
member is recovering. The generator is not. The seas are very rough which makes 
bringing supplies to the island very dangerous. We are experiencing high winds 
and some snow.

We are currently working through several critical issues:

1) Voltage sags on our three generators are causing our K3's to experience 
problems.

2) We are missing parts to some critical antennas.

3) We are down one 6KW generator until the Braveheart can bring a backup 
generator.

We are still actively raising antennas and we hope to be QRV on 30, 40 and 
possibly 80 meters tonight.

We plan to upload logs to Clublog each day starting tomorrow.

Please know that we are doing our best under very difficult conditions and we 
hope to see you in our logs.

Best wishes from VP8STI.

Paul N6PSE
Co-Leader, VP8STI



 73's de Roberto
http://www.ea2ry.com
¯\_(ツ)_/¯

El 18 ene 2016, a las 19:05, Bill Turner  escribió:

Just worked VP8STI on CW for an all time new one, just two to go for top of the 
honor roll. Only took 59 years. :-)

They are planning RTTY operations but haven't heard them yet. Here is a link to 
their frequencies for the different modes (scroll down):

http://www.intrepid-dx.com/vp8/plans.php

An excellent web site by the way. Congratulations to the designer. 

They will be uploading logs to ClubLog tomorrow. 

GL and see you in the pileups.

73, Bill W6WRT
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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Great link for information on Ham subjects.

[K5HM via BVARC]

Rick, I still have my ARRL License Manual from 1964 and a copy of the Radio 
Amateur Call Book from 1957 if you would like to read it  :)

 

I would like to find a copy of the ARRL License Manual from 1954; my Novice 
year.  But no luck so far.  I do have the 1954 ARRL Handbook though – notihng 
but tubes.

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2016 12:54 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller ; e...@w5eco.org; Allen Brier N5XZ 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Great link for information on Ham subjects.

 

Good find Jerry. Tnx.

I have been looking for a few of these books for awhile but the prices are 
high.  You just screwed up my reading list priorities for 2016. HI

Agn tnx,  R. W5RH

Sent from my eye doo hickey


On Jan 13, 2016, at 11:36 PM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Boy, Rick’s gonna love this!!

 

Allen R. Brier N5XZ

1515 Windloch Lane

Richmond, Texas 77406-2553

(281) 342-1882 (Home)

(713) 705-4801 (Cell)

 

From: tdxs-list [mailto:tdxs-list-bounces+n5xz=earthlink@tdxs.net] On 
Behalf Of Gerald E Muller via tdxs-list
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 10:55 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org  
Cc: e...@w5eco.org  ; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net 
 
Subject: [tdxs-list] Great link for information on Ham subjects.

 

Guys

 

This is a lot of information on Radio (HAM)

 

Here is a great link: 
http://www.acrayara.com.ar/cms/RM?action=listLibraryFiles

It is in Spanish, but most of the content is in English and Spanish.  
There are a few other languages as well.

 

Gerald Muller K9GEM
gmuller...@aol.com   

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[BVARC] Amateur Radio PArit Act HR 1301 Scheduled for Hearing on January 12th

[K5HM via BVARC]

In case you did not know ... send more letters!  
http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-president-urges-blast-of-support-for-senate-version-of-amateur-radio-parity-act
 

-- Forwarded message --
From: Henderson, Dan N1ND 
Date: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 9:23 AM
Subject: HR 1301 Scheduled for Hearing on January 12th
To: "Craigie, Kay, N3KN" 

 
Dear ARRL Member:
 
Congress is about to take action on the Amateur Radio Parity Act – and your 
elected Representative needs to hear from YOU!
 
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology has 
scheduled a hearing for Tuesday, January 12, 2015.  One of the measures to be 
reviewed is H.R. 1301 – the Amateur Radio Parity Act. Your Representative in 
the U.S. House is a member of this subcommittee. We are asking you to contact 
their office to urge them to SUPPORT this bill.
 
HR 1301 is the ARRL’s top legislative priority.  Your elected official needs to 
hear from you to know that it is a top priority for you – a constituent. While 
you may have contacted your Representative previously, we need you to contact 
them again and make your voice heard! You can do that in THREE EASY STEPS.
 
1. Follow the ARRL link below:
 
https://arrl.rallycongress.net/ctas/urge-congress-to-support-amateur-radio-parity-act
 
 
2. When you visit that page, enter your Zip code and your information (name, 
address, etc.).  An editable draft letter will be created.  
 
3. Once you make any desired edits, click the “send” button and your letter 
will be on its way.  If you prefer to contact your Representative by phone, the 
site provides that information for you as well.
 
We are now at a crucial stage in our effort to get the Amateur Radio Parity Act 
successfully through Congress. WE CAN ONLY SUCCEED WITH YOUR HELP!  Please take 
a few minutes to let your Representative know this legislation is important to 
you and all the other Amateurs in your District.
 
Thank you for your help at this critical juncture.  Let’s get this done!
 
Kay Craigie, N3KN, President
ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio
 
73,
Ron, K5HM
k5hm@gmail.com
www.qrz.com/db/k5hm

Excelsior!



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[BVARC] 2016 Annual Awards Banquest

[K5HM via BVARC]

The reservation link for the 2016 banquet is now closed.  For those of you
who are attending the banquet, you are in for a treat.  In addition to great
food at Maggiano's you will be entertained by your host, me.  We are
fortunate to have Dr. Pat Reiff as our guest speaker. Dr Pat, W5TAR is an
accomplished ham and a professor of Physics and Astronomy at Rice
University.  And we all know how important are the simple things like  F=MA,
E=IR can be.  Even if you are not tech savvy, Dr. Pat has a way of making us
all enjoy her presentation. 

 

She is an expert on space weather and how it affects propagation. So bring
your questions and be entertained and amazed. 

 

You will have a chance for a host of e bombarded by a host of door prizes,
you will all cherish, if you are lucky enough to win one.  You'll all be
dazzled by a great photo show put together by Rick, W5RH.  

 

See you there, you'll have a great time.

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

  k5hm@gmail.com

  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm



Excelsior!

 

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