Re: [BVARC] Field day question

[M Reiter via BVARC]

sorry brother, I live at magnum and 290 and could have gotten out my HT for
the latest gossip.  the transmission lines behind your office are still
being rebuilt.
Marc
KI5ZHO

On Fri, May 17, 2024 at 3:32 PM Richard Bonica via BVARC 
wrote:

> To all,
>
> Does anyone mind if I take an hour on sat to run a round table on
> emergency response to incident?
>
> I now have a personal experience since my office is at Magnum and 290. I
> was also home when they hit 99 and West park. At home I had people answer -
> but at 290 I felt VERY alone with no response. I have always been one for
> ham and emergency - but until last night - I was clueless of what I realy
> did not understand.
>
> I would like to hold a round table and talk about 1 what is expected  2
> how to achieve this 3 hear what others do that I can do better.
>
> Does anyone object??
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Emergency preparness

[M Reiter via BVARC]

hey peeps,
For me, the power went out 2 minutes into the storm,  the transmission
lines behind my neighborhood took a fatal hit that they are still working
on to rebuild.
I did not get my HT out and I am sorry for that missed opportunity.  I had
nothing to report and ended up  sitting in a dark house reading a book on
my phone when I could have been chatting with yall assuming the radio
towers had power.  next time.

On Fri, May 17, 2024 at 11:50 AM K5BOU via BVARC  wrote:

> I hope everyone is well. The following email contains my personal
> observations, which unfortunately lean towards a negative aspect.
>
> Yesterday, we encountered the effects of inclement weather. I was curious
> about the response of our dedicated emergency Ham radio Operators, who
> annually invest their time and effort in training for such situations.
>
> I understand during storms, it's crucial to disconnect antennas, either
> before or after the event. I didn't notice any activity on the radio during
> this time eighteen before or after. I tuned in to some net in Alabama and
> Florida, where they were actively discussing and preparing for the weather;
> Dallas also seemed to have a few emergency net in place yesterday.
>
> A week ago, during a "stir crazy net," someone mentioned that during
> previous hurricane events, there was little to no activity from the Ham
> radio emergency group/team.
>
> Here are some questions to consider:
>
> - Should our approach be reactive or proactive?
> - When is it appropriate for the Ham radio emergency responders to be
> activated?
> - Are all members of the Emergency Ham radio group in Fort Bend or Harris
> County physically capable of assisting when needed?
> - Should we consider collaborating with other Ham radio organizations,
> such as those in Florida, to glean insights from their experiences?
>
> And there could be additional questions to explore.
>
> I don't intend for this to prompt rude or sarcastic responses. Given that
> we are in Houston, and with the upcoming hurricane season predicted to be
> quite active and unique, I've shared a lot of relevant data on my Weather
> Facebook page.
>
> Does BVARC have a dedicated emergency response team to assist communities
> in need?
>
> These are just observations, with safety in mind.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] Fw: Changes to the POTA Event

[M Reiter via BVARC]

POTA is a Ham radio activity, and just like winter/summer field day and ham
fest should be ham  club events.  you dont like pota dont come. but why
your opinion against a ham event should stop me from participating and
getting value from the club is beyond selfish.  Please sit in you ham shack
all day and issue opinions about those that like to get our and resolve all
the technical issues of setting up a station in a public place.
I am offended by your small minds, but then you are offended by mine so we
are even.
I am sorry the club could not support two people actually providing value
to the club members.   oops did I just say that out loud and get
blocked/cancelled?
Marc. KI5ZHO

On Sat, Feb 3, 2024 at 7:27 PM rockhauler4u46 via BVARC 
wrote:

> POTA IS parks on the air
>
>
>
> Sent from my Galaxy
>
>
>  Original message 
> From: Tom Watson via BVARC 
> Date: 2/3/24 6:18 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: Tom Watson 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Fw: Changes to the POTA Event
>
> What is a POTA?
>
> On Sat, Feb 3, 2024, 3:22 PM Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Good Afternoon,
>>
>> My better judgement aside, I decided to chime in on this topic.
>>
>> First and foremost. I want to thank Anthony and Kori and all the members
>> involved in the POTA events. I do think there were some small mistakes made
>> along the way, but they were all quick lessons and it all blossomed into a
>> wonderful club event.
>>
>> I do not agree with funding these events, but if it went through the
>> board, we should all be OK with it, or run for a position and make a
>> different call. Either way, I don't believe the club's charter states any
>> requirement to keep anyone happy all the time.
>>
>> Is POTA tied to BVARC? That is an easy one. NO. The only relation was the
>> initiative that was taken to start the event in the first place. POTA
>> stands on its own as an organization. Feel free to POTA away.
>>
>> Change is normal and healthy. Expect it. Get used to it. Embrace it.
>> Please stop crying about it on the reflector.  I was raised by a Marine and
>> wwent to finishing school in the Navy. I have just become aware that grown
>> men have feelings and it weirds me out a bit.
>>
>> There is some entertainment value to the reflector but most of what I
>> have seen is utter nonsense and complaining about things they won't go out
>> of their way to resolve. Please read your email aloud or to a loved one
>> before sending. This will help you avoid getting hurt feelings,
>> disrespected, or any number of misunderstandings that occur on the daily.
>>
>> A good dose of reality is always good for the soul. Here is an easy to
>> use chart to help you keep things lined up.
>>
>> Perceptions  NOT Reality
>> Feelings NOT Reality
>> Options NOT Reality
>> Third party Gosip  NOT Reality
>> Reflector Nonsense NOT Reality
>>
>> POTA is what it is   (Poor Operators needing Technical Assistance)  We
>> all move on to a better day.
>>
>> Have Fun,
>> Jeff
>> KC5TT
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 1, 2024 at 4:29 PM anthony moro via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Yes it was the disrespect on the leadership level. This is the reason we
>>> have decided to go back to doing things the way we used to. So I hope to
>>> see y'all out there in the future.
>>>
>>> On Thu, Feb 1, 2024 at 4:18 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC 
>>> wrote:
>>>

 So Anthony,  TO MAKE THIS CLEAR...
 the Board *did approve* you a POTA budget of $1000 a year.

 BUT THATS NOT WHY you want to cut the cord between POTA and BVARC...

 Now I seem to understand it was
 *being disrespected by some members of the Board of Directors*..

 Most of thought is was about the money...
 I SEE NOW..

 Eddie Runner (NU5K)
 BVARC LIFE MEMBER


 On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 03:44:18 PM CST, anthony moro via
 BVARC  wrote:


 Your email makes sense but has nothing to do with the topic at hand. I
 sent the email to let people know that we will still be doing POTA events.
 Just not with the BVARC name. We are going back to the way we did things
 when we first started things. It has nothing to do with what the BOD has
 said or done. I am only speaking for myself at this time, but I was happy
 helping HAMS during POTA. There are many reasons why we are doing the
 events without BVARC and we talked about this during WFD. I agree we need
 to try to be more professional as operators. That goes for all of us. From
 the Top Brass to the lowest man on the pole.

 So for everybody watching this email thread. We will give out more info
 on what Kori and I are going to be doing next.


 
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[BVARC] Cw practice???

[M Reiter via BVARC]

I built a prototype cw key and would like to practice with it.  Is there an
internet site that would allow me to plug the key into the computer with
either usb or mic jack ?   My other option is to program a raspberry pi.

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[BVARC] Iss

[M Reiter via BVARC]

FRM:hq-spotthestat...@mail.nasa.gov
SUBJ:SpotTheStation
MSG:Time: Thu Oct 05 8:07 PM, Visible: 6 min, Max Height: 54 degrees,
Appears: NW, Disappears: SSE

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

[M Reiter via BVARC]

the best way would be to actually read the licensing page that everyone
skips when they install software.  there can be notices not to export in
there.
the CIA publishes guidelines on what level of encryption can be exported.
( they can crack everything else).
I may not be easy,  but I would hate to be arrested because my Balloon had
something on it that it should not.
Marc.


On Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 8:43 AM Eddie Runner via BVARC 
wrote:

> *You Said: *
> * I would think some care should be used to make sure that a balloon once
> captured by the Chinese or other nation,  would not contain any proprietary
> software or encryption algorithms.*
> *just thinking out loud from a computer security point of view.*
>
> How on earth would you go about making sure this is not the case??
> Do you have a a list or something??   I can't find one...
> Eddie (NU5K)
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 07:51:35 AM CDT, M Reiter via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> this actually brings up a good point, it is illegal to send devices with
> very current encryption to foreign nations, I know you would not think
> there is anything on a balloon that is privileged but there are many things
> installed on operating systems in the US that are not for export.  I would
> think some care should be used to make sure that a balloon once captured by
> the Chinese or other nation,  would not contain any proprietary software or
> encryption algorithms.
> just thinking out loud from a computer security point of view.
> marc
> KI5ZHO
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 11, 2023 at 11:26 AM Scott Medbury via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> The Chinese have it and are going to clone. They are going to send in the
> clones.
>
> 73 ... Scott KD5FBA
>
> On Fri, Aug 11, 2023, 9:32 AM Craig Coussens via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Thank you Walter, that was a fascinating flight! Craig/K8CPC
>
>
>
> *From:* BVARC  *On Behalf Of *Walter Holmes via
> BVARC
> *Sent:* Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:32 PM
> *To:* 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
> *Cc:* walt...@k5wh.net
> *Subject:* [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117
>
>
>
> Quick Update……
>
>
>
> After several weeks of flight from the BVARC Field Day site, it appears we
> haven’t heard from the balloon in over a week now, so it’s probably down
> for the count.
>
>
>
> It was certainly a very interesting flight with all the backwards trips it
> was making. 😊
>
>
>
> As we close the books on this one, we are already testing more trackers as
> I type, as well as testing a NEW tracking/reporting application script for
> extracting and propagating the information into all the formal reporting
> sites.
>
>
>
> So much more to come. Below is a snapshot of the full flight.
>
>
>
> Many thanks for allowing the South Texas Balloon Launch Team participate
> in Field Day with you guys.
>
>
>
> All the best,
>
> Walter/K5WH
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Walter/K5WH
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

[M Reiter via BVARC]

this actually brings up a good point, it is illegal to send devices with
very current encryption to foreign nations, I know you would not think
there is anything on a balloon that is privileged but there are many things
installed on operating systems in the US that are not for export.  I would
think some care should be used to make sure that a balloon once captured by
the Chinese or other nation,  would not contain any proprietary software or
encryption algorithms.
just thinking out loud from a computer security point of view.
marc
KI5ZHO


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

> The Chinese have it and are going to clone. They are going to send in the
> clones.
>
> 73 ... Scott KD5FBA
>
> On Fri, Aug 11, 2023, 9:32 AM Craig Coussens via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Thank you Walter, that was a fascinating flight! Craig/K8CPC
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* BVARC  *On Behalf Of *Walter Holmes via
>> BVARC
>> *Sent:* Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:32 PM
>> *To:* 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
>> *Cc:* walt...@k5wh.net
>> *Subject:* [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117
>>
>>
>>
>> Quick Update……
>>
>>
>>
>> After several weeks of flight from the BVARC Field Day site, it appears
>> we haven’t heard from the balloon in over a week now, so it’s probably down
>> for the count.
>>
>>
>>
>> It was certainly a very interesting flight with all the backwards trips
>> it was making. 😊
>>
>>
>>
>> As we close the books on this one, we are already testing more trackers
>> as I type, as well as testing a NEW tracking/reporting application script
>> for extracting and propagating the information into all the formal
>> reporting sites.
>>
>>
>>
>> So much more to come. Below is a snapshot of the full flight.
>>
>>
>>
>> Many thanks for allowing the South Texas Balloon Launch Team participate
>> in Field Day with you guys.
>>
>>
>>
>> All the best,
>>
>> Walter/K5WH
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Walter/K5WH
>>
>>
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Ham Radio Operators Needed - Public Service Event October 8th, 2023

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Mike, I will be there with or without a motorcycle to escort and a radio.
Marc.
KI5ZHO

On Wed, Aug 9, 2023 at 11:15 AM Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
wrote:

> Needing 12 to 15 radio operators for charity bike ride.
>
> When  8 AM, October 8th, 2023 Operators need to arrive at 6:30 am
> Where University of Houston Sugar Land parking lot 14000
> University Blvd
> Positions Start/Finish
> Breakpoints
> SAG radio operators
> NET Control
> Route
> Medical Tent
> Shadow operators
>
> Event communications will be held on the 146.940 repeater.
>
> The event will finish at noon (approximately). There will be food at the
> break points and finish line for volunteers.
>
> If interested, please contact.
>
> Come out and and put your radio and license to a great use!
>
> Mike Hardwick, N5VCX
> 713-826-6917
>
>
>
>
> Pedal for Peace 2023 - EGMH Inaugural Bike Ride - Eternal Gandhi Museum
> Houston
> 
>
> Pedal for Peace 2023 - EGMH Inaugural Bike Ride - Eternal Gandhi Museum ...
>
> Sponsorship Registration Volunteer
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Re: [BVARC] Tower that needs to be removed

[M Reiter via BVARC]

I am ver interested,  I will call tonight.
Marc Reiter
KI5ZHO

On Thu, Jul 27, 2023 at 1:03 PM Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
wrote:

> If anyone is interested in a light duty tower, a person in Rosenberg has
> one that is free for the taking. You will have to take it down though. The
> info that I have on it is:
>
> 1. Unknown manufacturer
> 2. It is 30 feet or three sections but the bottom section is in concrete.
> 3. There is a 10 foot mast in/on the top of the tower.
> 4. It has some type of VHF? yagi mounted at the top.
> 5. It is secured to the gable of a two story house.
>
> I have attached a few pictures of it on the e-mail.
>
> If you are interested, please contact me for contact info.
>
> Mike
> N5VCX
>
>
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] Will This Petition Before The FCC Bring An End To Amateur Radio As We Know It Or Am I Wrong Jim W6LG - YouTube

[M Reiter via BVARC]

in the 70s the music and video industry tried to prevent piracy by
encrypting their music and movies.  they barely got the first CDs out the
door before there was a program free on the internet to crack the
encryption.  the military already encrypts their transmissions.  we are not
allowed to encrypt but everyone else is. I assume that the television
industry wants to protect their copyrights on streaming channels and that
as soon as it is done there will be a crack for it.  definitely not an end
to Ham as we know it.
Marc.


On Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 3:57 PM Chris Boone via BVARC 
wrote:

> uhhh NO AMATEUR frequencies are in jeopardy of being grabbed,
> etc..Originally the petitioners wanted 5,10,15,20 and 25 MHz...
>
> SOUND familiar??? Look at the frequencies they propose nownot far off
> WWVnow WWV uses KILOWATTS on their frequenciesdon't cause issues
> with ham operationsIts NOT a ham spectrum grab...
>
> Chris
> WB5ITT
> Trustee, W5APX
>
> On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 05:07:05 PM CDT, Paul Easter via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> This has been coming for a long time.  It is already being done.
>
> It does seem like a spectrum grab.  There are plenty of HF frequencies
> they can use without interference to HAM radio.
>
> ARRL will hopefully prove their worth this time.
>
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 16, 2023 at 3:09 PM Rick Hiller 
> wrote:
>
> Submission Comment  #2   W5RH
> Looking at a bit more detail in Appendix E (Page 74) their study shows
> available frequency ranges within 2 to 25 MHz.   None of their proposed
> bands cover any of our ham bands *EXCEPT 60 Meters, where we have 5
> "channels",* but I think this is shared anyway.
>
> Their 10, 25 and 50 KHz "channailzed space" ranges come up to the band
> edges on a few ham bands NOT JUST 20 MX as has been blogged and youtubed.
> Below I have outlined where their study touches our band edges (always
> skirting our bands except 60 mx).   They claim throughout that they want to
> cause NO Interference to existing services (ham, marine, etc.)
>
> Their study indicates these Frequency bands available 2 to 25 MHz (ref our
> bands)
> *Below Above *
> *3.44.0 80 is 3.5 to 4.0*
> *5.45.0 (within 60 meters 5.3 to 5.4)*
> *7.07.4  40 is 7.0 to 7.3*
> * 9.995 10.1530 is 10.100 to 10.150*
> *14.014.350  20 is 14.0 to 14.350*
> *18.06818.168  17 is 18.068 to 18.168*
> *21.00   21.850 15 is 21.0  to 21.450*
> *24.89   End 12 is 24.890 to 24.990*
>
> Looked up in the license database.   None of the commenting parties is a
> ham except maybe John Madigan (AC0GP -- maybe).
>
> Also, have a look at what they intend to do.  These shortwave HF links are
> to benefit High-Frequency stock trading. (high frequency is not meaning RF
> but the speed of the trade data xfer).   Using shortwave will reduce the
> latency times for the transfer of applicable stock data.  Not using
> satellites or the internet will cut milli seconds off of their transfer
> times.  HFT is a crazy way to trade stocks..  Google HFT  and read on
> Wikipedia.
>
> 73...Rick  W5RH
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 6:43 PM Rick Hiller 
> wrote:
>
> A cursory read through the proposal and attached amendments shows that
> they have done their homework in all aspects.   The various companies have
> been running experiments on air for the past 4 years. (experimental call
> signs are listed)  Seems like they wish to run 20KW to a 10dBi antenna on
> transmit and have a simple vertical whip on the receive end.  They also
> propose interference avoidance and frequency jumping kind of like ALE.
> Freqs used were 4.9, 10.2, 14.9 19.9 and 24.8 with a bandwidth of 10 KHz.
>
> In their initial paragraphs they mention avoidance interference to
> amateur, marine and aeronautical.  No mention of military in there that I
> saw.
>
> Again, this was my 30 minute read of the various sections which means that
> I was looking for pertinent information relating to us hams.   I am
> sure there is more to be found and corrected with a further read.
>
> Just my $.02 for now.73...Rick  W5RH
>
> On Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 5:54 PM JP Pritchard via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Thanks for the reply Bill. As Jim Heath points out in this video, the
> deadline for comment is two weeks away. My first thought is, we might
> (emphasis MIGHT) be better off to express our immediate concern to the ARRL
> defense of spectrum lobbyists, in hopes that they could help convey what
> they know to the rest of us (beyond what's in the petition) to give Ham
> World a chance to weigh in. But whatever we do we're already late in the
> process and big money backing this plan already has a big edge on us, if
> there is something here to be worried about.
>
> Any thoughts from others? Time is running out. Let's hear it!
>
> JP
>
> On 07/15/2023 4:55 PM CDT Bill Cordell via BVARC  wrote:
>
>
>
> JP:
>
> We may want to convene a co

Re: [BVARC] Raspberry Pi Digipeater - anyone with experience?

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Happy to be a co conspirator, I have an orange pi 5+ that has ubuntu loaded
to it. that was intended to either fly in an RC aircraft or be a winlink,
and since I do not have the aircraft yet, be happy to workout the winlink
stuff with you. I also have several RPi that may or may not still work. at
least one will be a HF CW repeater in the future.
Marc
KI5ZHO

On Sun, Jul 9, 2023 at 5:56 PM terry leatherland via BVARC 
wrote:

> I am embarking on a slow side-project to build a digipeater from my new
> Pi4.  Does anyone have any experience with this that I can pick their
> brain?   John Kd5you?
> Terry
>
>
> Terry Leatherland, K5PGF
> 281-455-8090
> Sugar Land, Tx
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC General Meeting - Thursday, June 8th - RSVP

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Please put me down for 3 pizza any kind,
Marc Reiter
KI5ZHO

On Tue, Jun 6, 2023 at 9:29 AM Ambrose E Fawcett III via BVARC <
bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

> Just a canned drink, no pizza.
>
> Pump,
> WA5CYI
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: Mike Hardwick 
> Sent: Mon, Jun 5, 2023 3:14 pm
> Subject: [BVARC] BVARC General Meeting - Thursday, June 8th - RSVP
>
> I apologize for getting this out so late. I just got behind on getting
> this notice out.
>
> Hopefully many of you have seen the information upcoming meeting this
> Thursday which will be on Field Day. Kori, WX5KR will be presenting and he
> has a lot of information to tell everyone about.
>
> To make the meeting more enjoyable, we will be serving pizza and soft
> drinks.
>
> I need everyone that will be attending to please send me an RSVP letting
> me know if you are making the meeting and what kind of pizza you would
> like. You can simply respond to this e-mail for your RSVP.
>
> I need to know the following if you would like pizza:
>
> How many people attending?
> How many pieces of pizza (they are large 14" pizza's)
> What kind of pizza? They will be coming from Dominos and your choices
> are:
>
> Extravaganzza
> Buffalo Chicken
> Pacific Veggie
> Wisconsin 6 Cheese
>
> Please send me an RSVP as soon as you can. RSVP's will be accepted up to 6
> pm on Wednesday.
>
> Hope to see you at the meeting.
>
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> President
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[BVARC] award question.

[M Reiter via BVARC]

i read a comment about jpg qsl cards being emailed not being accepted by
"award" programs,

is there some actual value in an award?   I am not a badges kind of person
so I will never seek an award,  if I happen to get one then I would not
likely even print it off,   for me a JPG QSL card has the maximum value it
could have, and i would print it out and put it on the wall.
If i had a 100 DX QSL cards on my wall it would mean more to me than a
certificate from ARRL stating the same thing.
i understand different strokes, just asking if I am missing anything about
the award systems.
marc.
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Re: [BVARC] Unsubscribe me

[M Reiter via BVARC]

more lust please.


On Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 6:59 AM Jorge A.Gutiérrez via BVARC 
wrote:

> Steve,
>
> This is a self-serving lust manager. You can sign in and completely
> unsubscribe, or request that the server
> sends you a daily e-mail digest of all the messages generated.
>
>
> On Monday, Jun 05, 2023 at 4:19 AM, st...@zilis.net steve--- via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
> Please unsubscribe me from this email list. I cant possibly read all the
> emails that I am receiving.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Steve Zilis
> N9EXU
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Re: [BVARC] For sale of Jeep wheels

[M Reiter via BVARC]

I was ignoring this because I dont own a jeep nor plan to build one, but
now it is interesting.

On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 8:02 AM Paul Easter via BVARC 
wrote:

> Here here!!
>
> On Thu, Jun 1, 2023, 1:41 PM Dwayne Jones via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> I would rather buy stuff from other hams ( radio gear or otherwise ) than
>> someone on Craigslist.  At least here most are honest. And less chance of
>> getting shot.
>>
>> Dwayne
>>
>> On Thu, Jun 1, 2023 at 12:54 PM David Hold via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I fail to see how this is ham radio related….
>>> These messages should be stopped
>>> For sale ham item is expected
>>>
>>>
>>> Not Craigslist ads
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 7:46 AM Scott Medbury via BVARC 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 My son and his wife recently upgraded their Jeep wheels and are wanting
 to sell 4 without tires and one with. That one has the spare on it. Asking
 $600.

 Call him directly if interested.
 713-234-0383

 73 de Scott KD5FBA

 
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Re: [BVARC] Charging for QSL?

[M Reiter via BVARC]

I am a very new ham, I have been reading and listening to this upset for
awhile, which is remarkable given my newness,  so I assume it is very
upsetting for many people.   I believe that the contests and award agencies
should not require the qrz log confirmation.   not everyone has an account
with them   if a ham loggs a contact that should be enough and it should be
assumed that there was a QSO.   if a ham chooses to falsify a QSO well then
they live with that deceit. maybe if you set up a contest among QRZ or ARRL
members and you want to force them to only talk to each other and require
their log confirmation that would just be a particular contest rule.  in
general for things like DXCC  or other awards that include the public then
requiring confirmation just causes upset when you have to get more contacts
that the award specifies to account for people that have not logged to a
specific log service.
my $.02  as a know nothing new oinker.
Marc.

On Thu, May 18, 2023 at 6:22 AM Shannon Tassin via BVARC 
wrote:

> Thanks Orin.
>
>
>
> However, I am not looking for a paper or mailed QSL card. I just want them
> to confirm my contact on QRZ, Clublog, or LoTW. It still seems they want
> money for that.
>
>
>
> *From: *orin snook 
> *Date: *Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 6:14 AM
> *To: *Roy Storey via BVARC 
> *Cc: *Shannon Tassin 
> *Subject: *Re: Charging for QSL?
>
> Shannon,
>
>
>
> Common practice following rising postal rates.
>
>
>
> Cards started out as real post cards, then got fancy with color
> photography+. In order to keep them pristine, mailing in an envelope became
> customary, drawing even more postage.
>
>
>
> When in Indonesia, it was common for me to receive their QSL card with a
> self addressed envelope enclosed with a dollar, real stamps or a “green
> stamp” (that was killed years ago) – an international postal unit of value
> about two thirds of the time. Motivated me to respond in stellar fashion.
> Started a significant stamp collection.
>
>
>
> With large numbers, gets to be a real job, often farmed out to QSL
> Managers, hence the drive toward different e-QSL verifications of contacts
> “chasing paper”.
>
>
>
> 73 & GL in contest
>
>
>
> KB5F
>
> Orin Snook
>
> Ex YC0ARO, YC8ABV
>
>
> --
>
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Shannon Tassin via
> BVARC 
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 18, 2023 5:37 AM
> *To:* Roy Storey via BVARC 
> *Cc:* Shannon Tassin 
> *Subject:* [BVARC] Charging for QSL?
>
>
>
> All,
>
>
>
> As I am working to connect with more countries via FT8, I am more
> routinely coming across folks who want me to pay them money for a QSL. At
> first it was folks who were working from a remote country or island (e.g.,
> Rwanda), but now I am seeing that from a guy in Israel.
>
>
>
> Is this accepted and expected behavior? Why would I do that?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Shannon Tassin
>
> K4SCT
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] name that antenna?

[M Reiter via BVARC]

well by work i seem to mean I can hear all the guys with amplified gear. in
the east side of the mid south and as far as NY,  I do not seem to hear who
they are talking to,  so there is an order of magnitude I am missing with
my experiments.  I need to take my antennas to a park and see what they do
because I an not sure about the steel roofs and powerlines in my yard.

On Mon, May 15, 2023 at 10:29 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC 
wrote:

> Marc,
>
> XLNT, but now...Define "work"Matched for low SWR, RL , Z,  etc. or
> works as in makes contacts, etc.  Works compared to what other antenna, if
> you have one?
>
> RH
>
>
> On Mon, May 15, 2023 at 10:09 AM M Reiter via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> the down legs are 20m hamsticks,  the upright is a 224" telescoping set
>> at 17ft
>> it is fed at the joint with coax.  seems to work on both 20m and 10m
>> maybe 40m but did not test it.
>> Marc.
>>
>> On Mon, May 15, 2023 at 10:01 AM Chris Medlin via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Ha me too mike. He marc, can you supply a back of the napkin drawing to
>>> show us what this looks like? Im having trouble picturing it.. since I
>>> suddenly don’t think the sticks are end to end.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* BVARC  *On Behalf Of *Mike Knerr via
>>> BVARC
>>> *Sent:* Monday, May 15, 2023 9:34 AM
>>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>>> *Cc:* Mike Knerr 
>>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] name that antenna?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I'll vote for that.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, May 15, 2023, 9:18 AM Jorge Gutiérrez via BVARC 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Call it SPARKY (Special Profile Arrayed Radiating Kilo Yapper)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> [image: signatureImage]
>>> --
>>>
>>> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of M Reiter via BVARC
>>> 
>>> *Sent:* Monday, May 15, 2023 6:38:16 AM
>>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>>> *Cc:* M Reiter 
>>> *Subject:* [BVARC] name that antenna?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> so i made a homebrew antenna, it has a 17ft telescoping vertical with 4
>>> 20m hamsticks at 135 degrees down. I ran it up a mast about 20ft off the
>>> ground and it seems to work relatively well compared to the 10 or so other
>>> homebrew antennas that I have hoisted. not sure what this configuration is
>>> called so when asked I just say homebrew vertical.  does it have a name?
>>>
>>> Marc
>>>
>>> KI5ZHO
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 
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[BVARC] follow up new guy question.

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Been a ham 4 month, so far I can regularly hear and TX to illinois, NY,
NJ,NC  georgia alabama, missouri and Fla,  I occasionally hear california,
cuba mexico,  have my antennas been directional to the east coast, are
there just more hams in these areas?   are the various metal roofs power
lines and other factors in my yard pointing my TX/RX  in that direction,
have I not listened long enough?I hear these people but rarely who they
are talking to.  mostly I hear the guys with booming 1.5k boosters.  (they
always tell you)   are my antennas just not up to the quality yet?
thanks for your thoughts,
Marc
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Re: [BVARC] name that antenna?

[M Reiter via BVARC]

the down legs are 20m hamsticks,  the upright is a 224" telescoping set at
17ft
it is fed at the joint with coax.  seems to work on both 20m and 10m  maybe
40m but did not test it.
Marc.

On Mon, May 15, 2023 at 10:01 AM Chris Medlin via BVARC 
wrote:

> Ha me too mike. He marc, can you supply a back of the napkin drawing to
> show us what this looks like? Im having trouble picturing it.. since I
> suddenly don’t think the sticks are end to end.
>
>
>
> *From:* BVARC  *On Behalf Of *Mike Knerr via
> BVARC
> *Sent:* Monday, May 15, 2023 9:34 AM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* Mike Knerr 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] name that antenna?
>
>
>
> I'll vote for that.
>
>
>
> On Mon, May 15, 2023, 9:18 AM Jorge Gutiérrez via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Call it SPARKY (Special Profile Arrayed Radiating Kilo Yapper)
>
>
>
> [image: signatureImage]
> --
>
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of M Reiter via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org>
> *Sent:* Monday, May 15, 2023 6:38:16 AM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* M Reiter 
> *Subject:* [BVARC] name that antenna?
>
>
>
> so i made a homebrew antenna, it has a 17ft telescoping vertical with 4
> 20m hamsticks at 135 degrees down. I ran it up a mast about 20ft off the
> ground and it seems to work relatively well compared to the 10 or so other
> homebrew antennas that I have hoisted. not sure what this configuration is
> called so when asked I just say homebrew vertical.  does it have a name?
>
> Marc
>
> KI5ZHO
>
>
>
> 
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[BVARC] name that antenna?

[M Reiter via BVARC]

so i made a homebrew antenna, it has a 17ft telescoping vertical with 4 20m
hamsticks at 135 degrees down. I ran it up a mast about 20ft off the ground
and it seems to work relatively well compared to the 10 or so other
homebrew antennas that I have hoisted. not sure what this configuration is
called so when asked I just say homebrew vertical.  does it have a name?
Marc
KI5ZHO

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Re: [BVARC] Armed Forces Day (AFD) Crossband Test, May 13, 2023

[M Reiter via BVARC]

awesome, thanks for posting this, im in.

On Thu, Apr 27, 2023 at 10:10 AM Gus Bernard via BVARC 
wrote:

> All:
>
> Please see attached announcement of this year's AFD Crossband Test (13 May
> 2023).  This is a fun interoperability exercise conducted annually, which
> offers a good opportunity to practice long distance HF radio capabilities.
>
> 73,
> Gus Bernard K5GMB
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Re: [BVARC] Club Committees

[M Reiter via BVARC]

I would be happy to help with the Website, and maybe club events.
Marc Ki5ZHO

On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 10:01 PM Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
wrote:

> The mailouts are not stopping anytime soon. .
>
> I will let you know.
>
> Thanks for stepping up.
>
> Mike
> N5VCX
>
> On Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 09:54:33 PM CDT, Mike Knerr via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> I'd like to help with the newsletter, but if we stop the mail outs I'm not
> sure what I could do.
>
> On Wed, Apr 19, 2023, 9:08 PM Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Over the last several months, the BVARC BOD has discussed starting several
> committees to streamline club functions. Over the next few weeks, I will be
> sending out e-mails to club members asking them if they would like to be on
> a committee. I would like to keep the committees to no more than 4 people
> each and some people may be on more than one committee. To give everyone an
> idea, here are some of the committees that will be formed:
>
> Membership
> Club Events
> Newsletter
> Web site
> NETS
> Elmering
> Committee Management
> Financial
>
> If you would like to volunteer for a committee, please let me know. If you
> need more information, you can send me an e-mail direct or call me.
>
> I am hoping to have several of the committees filled by the end of May.
>
> I know the information is vague but this is the beginning so please be
> patient as the committees are formed and developed.
>
> Please think about stepping forward when asked to help the club coordinate
> and manage the wide ranging functions it now has.
>
> 73,
>
> Mike Hardwick, N5VCX
> President
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Re: [BVARC] Thursday BVARC meeting I am pissed...

[M Reiter via BVARC]

I live in the heights. I will not be attending any meetings in stafford at
6 or 7pm on a weekday.  it would take me 2 hours to drive that at that
time. If the meeting were at 5 or 530pm i could leave work and go straight
there and it would only be 40min.  (I work 1/2 way there).  I dont know the
statistics of this club as to how many work and geographical distribution
but maybe work on having meetings at the center at a time when people can
attend.  Or just call them names and experss your upset.

On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, 09:52 JP Pritchard via BVARC  wrote:

> I think RSVPs would solve the problem of wasted expense. A good idea to
> head off future disappointment
> JP, K5JPP
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 14, 2023, at 6:22 AM, Keith Dutson via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> 
> I am a life member.  I am also one of the grey hairs, at age 81.  I live
> in Tomball with my wife who is recovering from cancer.  It is difficult for
> me to get to BVARC meetings, but I would like to attend when opportunity
> allows.
>
> 73, Keith NM5G
>
> On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 09:38:38 PM CDT, Eddie Runner via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> *it was a great meeting tonight at the firehouse,*
> *Terry had a great presentation on HOA antennas and I was RIVETED...!!*
>
> *I am pissed that MOST of you that did not bother to show up*
>
> *The club bought A LOT of food*
> *The kitchen crew worked their butts off for two days preparing food for *
> *the club meeting...*
>
> *The club is sitting at 334 members *
> *and only a pitiful 13 of you wankers *
> *showed up for the meeting*
>
> Yeah yeah, there were a few that checked in on zoom.
>
> But how the hell does that help show any appreciation to the kitchen crew
> ???
>
> *Dang it *
> as much work as folks put into this club, we could us a little
> appreciation by actually
> showing up to a friggin meeting...!
>
> *Please do not bother telling me your excuses, *
> *I was tired and almost did not **go to the meeting myself..*
>
> *I'm not pissed at you individually, I am pissed at *
> *the club in general...  and you are all a part of it...*
>
>
> *how do we fix this?*
> *Eddie Runner (BVARC life member ) (NU5K)*
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 
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[BVARC] targeted dx.

[M Reiter via BVARC]

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

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Re: [BVARC] Antenna voodoo

[M Reiter via BVARC]

yes that is where the voodoo comes in , it is an inverted v not connected
at the apex and not a v.  it is a more like a starwars folding wing with
the connedtion at the mid center bottom. of the delta.  It is one of 10 or
so temporary antennas and seems to work about as well as any of them.  I
really hope I am learning something.
Marc.

On Sun, Apr 9, 2023 at 10:59 PM Jerry and Polly Tripp via BVARC <
bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

> I agree. It sounds just like a good old inverted V.
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
> 
>
> On Sun, Apr 9, 2023 at 9:38 PM, Chris Medlin via BVARC
>  wrote:
> 
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[BVARC] Antenna voodoo

[M Reiter via BVARC]

This morning i took a 40m dipole attached the wire ends with a zip tie. (No
metal to metal connection)  And hung it up as a triangle with no measurents
the top was at the top of my mast and the bottom was as high as i could
stand on a chair..   I was lazy and just attached it to my radio checked
swr on 40m to 10m and since 20m was less than 2:1 i hit tune. Made a 59
contact in mississippi.  Whats my point???  Well i have read hundreds of
pages about antennas this design is not in any of them and still have no
idea why any of this works.
Marc KI5ZHO

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[BVARC] babes motorcycles and radios.

[M Reiter via BVARC]

well not really babes but got you to look.
I volunteered to do ham from my motorcycle for the ms150 and I know some of
yall have done this or at least put radios on your bikes,  I have an
antenna that should connect to the license plate holder. and a tyt 8600
that should handle the traffic.  do I need to connect the radio directly to
the battery , to a seperate battery or can I use a cigarette type
attachment?   I have a handlebar clamp that should hold the radio with luck
will this need reinforcement?  do I need to worry about vibration of the
radio? (yes its a harley)
any help or advice is very appreciated,
beachcat...@gmail.com
marc
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[BVARC] this hobby

[M Reiter via BVARC]

So as a 9yr old at summer camp i decided it would be cool to get a card
from australia, (i figured that was as far as possible before it started
getting closer again).
and 3 months ago I started working on this goal.Last night my computer
talked to Austrailia via WSPR and tonight I will try and do it by phone,
(voice) .  Not sure about the card may just print my own if no one will
send me one.  took 50 years to accomplish but I will check it off the life
to do list and on to the next.  I may start on one of the standards like
all 50 states or 100 countries, they do not mean as much to me as
completing the dream of a 9 year old.
Marc.
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Re: [BVARC] Balloon Intercepted By U.S. Air Force Over Texas | The Drive

[M Reiter via BVARC]

IDK if it makes sense but it would be hysterical if the gun camera footage
hit the public..

On Mon, Mar 27, 2023 at 4:19 PM Scott Medbury via BVARC 
wrote:

> I propose that ham groups launching balloons have a likeness of Alfred E
> Newmann on them.
> Think about it. It only makes sense.
>
> 73 ... Scott KD5FBA
>
> On Mon, Mar 27, 2023, 1:54 PM mark janzer via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> This adds more stress and anxiety in attending a hamfest, with balloon
>> launches;)
>>
>>
>> 73
>> Mark
>> K5MGJ
>>
>> On Monday, March 27, 2023 at 10:21:30 AM CDT, Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via
>> BVARC  wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/norad-intercepts-balloon-over-texas
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Houston HamFest is over, lets have a little fun

[M Reiter via BVARC]

found my ticket 361466
Marc Reiter
KI5ZHO

On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 11:34 AM Eddie Runner via BVARC 
wrote:

>
>
> *Houston HamFest is over, lets have a little fun*
>
> River Oaks Car Stereo (a prize sponsor of Houston HamFest)
>
> Has one last door Prize to give away.
>
> Its a brand new BAOFENG dual band handheld radio..
> This is not an official Hamfest prize, this is direct to you
> from River Oaks Car Stereo..
>
> Everyone that attended the Hamfest got one or more
> RED DOOR PRIZE TICKETS
>
> I'm sure some of you that did not win something may
> still have some of the little red ticket stubs
>
> Others of you may have thrown them away (darn it)..
>
> This little give away will require your number to match
> and the one winner will pick up the prize in person from
>
> River Oaks Car Stereo
> 4129 Richmond Ave
> 713-626-7627
>
> *I m thinking of a number*
>
> *Matching one number may be impossible since some of you*
> *threw away your red tickets, so i have a range of numbers *
> *written down and the winner will be the largest number in this range.*
> *I will announce the winner One week from today... Friday*
> *March 31 around NOON*
>
> Please submit your entries directly to
> eddie.run...@yahoo.com
> you must present the red ticket to win.
>
> Questions email me.
> Eddie Runner (NU5K)
> River Oaks Car Stereo
> 713-626-7627
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] Houston HamFest is over, lets have a little fun

[M Reiter via BVARC]

I put my one ticket in the hopper and then never checked back to see if I
won, someone else won with all my numbers except one was off by one.  it
had a double in it like xyyx.   so i dont win again?
marc. KI5ZHO

On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 11:34 AM Eddie Runner via BVARC 
wrote:

>
>
> *Houston HamFest is over, lets have a little fun*
>
> River Oaks Car Stereo (a prize sponsor of Houston HamFest)
>
> Has one last door Prize to give away.
>
> Its a brand new BAOFENG dual band handheld radio..
> This is not an official Hamfest prize, this is direct to you
> from River Oaks Car Stereo..
>
> Everyone that attended the Hamfest got one or more
> RED DOOR PRIZE TICKETS
>
> I'm sure some of you that did not win something may
> still have some of the little red ticket stubs
>
> Others of you may have thrown them away (darn it)..
>
> This little give away will require your number to match
> and the one winner will pick up the prize in person from
>
> River Oaks Car Stereo
> 4129 Richmond Ave
> 713-626-7627
>
> *I m thinking of a number*
>
> *Matching one number may be impossible since some of you*
> *threw away your red tickets, so i have a range of numbers *
> *written down and the winner will be the largest number in this range.*
> *I will announce the winner One week from today... Friday*
> *March 31 around NOON*
>
> Please submit your entries directly to
> eddie.run...@yahoo.com
> you must present the red ticket to win.
>
> Questions email me.
> Eddie Runner (NU5K)
> River Oaks Car Stereo
> 713-626-7627
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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[BVARC] meteor scatter

[M Reiter via BVARC]

The Goobernet says that a meteor will travel between the moon and the earth
this weekend,  maybe some of you more advanced EME types might use it to
bounce a signal to africa or something.  IDK I am a noob.
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Re: [BVARC] Radio Merit Badge Instructors Needed

[M Reiter via BVARC]

I am maybe not qualified only being a ham for 3 months, but I was a scout
leader in the early 80s so add me to a list for a second, I can carry
equipment and such and I am a believer in the scouts, even if they went
bankrupt from legal fees.
Marc.

On Tue, Mar 21, 2023 at 12:18 PM Jeff Greer via BVARC 
wrote:

> BVARC,
>
> The Sam Houston Area Council (of Scouts BSA - formerly known as Boy Scouts
> of America) has several upcoming Merit Badge Fairs.  They would like to
> offer the Radio Merit Badge class at each of these events, and they have a
> number of interested scouts already signed up.
>
> Requirements for earning the Radio Merit Badge are here:
> https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Radio.pdf
>
> There are several slide decks available for instructors, as well as a
> workbook, but the resources could use refining prior to the next class, I'm
> told.  Recent volunteers told us that the slide deck they used went in a
> slightly different order than the workbook, which cost them some valuable
> time.  (I think these are all 6-hour classes, and there's a lot of material
> to cover.)
>
> We have a loosely organized team working on putting together an info
> packet for the kids who are interested, including how to find and
> participate in a POTA event (requirements for the merit badge include
> visiting a radio station and making QSOs, which can be - but don't have to
> be - covered in the classes) and how to study for the ham exams, where to
> find exams sessions, how to get in touch with local ham radio clubs, etc.
>
> We've learned that it works best to have at least 2 and preferably 3
> teachers in the room.  All the instructors will need to take (free, online)
> Youth Protection Training prior to participating, and at least one will
> need to become a merit badge councilor (which involves filling out some
> paperwork).
>
> We're looking for volunteers for the dates below, but also looking to
> build a team of interested parties, as we expect there will be other
> opportunities to teach the class not listed here throughout the year.
>
> Known dates so far:
>
> April 1 at 8:30 and 1:00 (or extend into an all-day session); contact is
> Ross Cunningham - r...@cunningham.net
>
> April 15 @ SHAC HQ; contact is Sophia Hwang - shsteven...@gmail.com
>
> Someone in the room will need to be a registered Merit Badge Councilor,
> and all may need to be registred with BSA.  Ross and Sophia can help with
> the process.
>
> If you are interested, please reach out to Ross and/or Sophia directly.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jeff Greer, W5JEF
> BVARC Corresponding Secretary
> 
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Re: [BVARC] extra exam.

[M Reiter via BVARC]

thank you all for your replies,  this was humor, and nothing more.  I can
not believe that calculating the reactance or inductance of RLC T or Pi
circuits will ever be needed if I never build my own radio. I have spent
many hours learning about antennas, and am happy to let the Japanese learn
RLC and build me a radio. maybe there could be an option on the extra exam
to  just send some money to a Japanese engineering student to learn it for
me,  and skip all the questions dealing with electronics engineering.  for
those literal folks, I have taken 22 practice exams and read through all
the pool questions once.   I am learning to pass the test,  not how to
operate a radio. I will learn that in time once I get my practical antenna
knowledge down. I am fully aware I do not need to pass the test to talk to
Ausies in Australia, the desire to do so was created as a 9yr old in a ham
shack at camp in upstate NY, (long lake camp).
and I know yall had to walk to school in the snow bare footed up hill both
ways, thank you for doing so, us whimps still have to learn engineering we
will never use, thank god I learned Trigonometry in high school to answer
some of these questions and to calculate the angles on my antenna designs.
and will someone please explain the difference between a current balun,
voltage balun  inductive balun an inductor a capacitive inductor and a
balloon?.
73,  Marc.


On Mon, Mar 20, 2023 at 3:20 PM M Reiter  wrote:

> so maybe this is for the VEC, maybe I am just venting,  It took me 22
> tries to pass the Extra Exam,  I passed the tech on my first try and maybe
> third for general.
> If I had wanted to be an electrical engineer and design antennas for NASA
> I would have gone to college for that. all I want to do is shoot the junk
> with someone in Australia and ask him or her how the weather is down there.
>   for a small increase in frequencies I am having to learn a huge amount of
> electronic circuit theory.I feel this is just a bunch of old dudes
> sitting in a room saying to each other " Ya that question will baffle
> them"  and not considering what questions might actually represent what is
> needed to operate a radio.   seriously many operators do not know the
> phonetic alphabet or at least not the reason to use it.  why do I need to
> know the reactance of a pi-l circuit for 7.3 Mhz at 1800 somethings on the
> surface of the moon in September in an odd solar year standing on one foot
> holding an antenna two wavelengths from the surface if there are beetles
> moving underneath and I am left handed.
>
> Marc KI5ZHO
>
>
>

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[BVARC] extra exam.

[M Reiter via BVARC]

so maybe this is for the VEC, maybe I am just venting,  It took me 22 tries
to pass the Extra Exam,  I passed the tech on my first try and maybe third
for general.
If I had wanted to be an electrical engineer and design antennas for NASA I
would have gone to college for that. all I want to do is shoot the junk
with someone in Australia and ask him or her how the weather is down there.
  for a small increase in frequencies I am having to learn a huge amount of
electronic circuit theory.I feel this is just a bunch of old dudes
sitting in a room saying to each other " Ya that question will baffle
them"  and not considering what questions might actually represent what is
needed to operate a radio.   seriously many operators do not know the
phonetic alphabet or at least not the reason to use it.  why do I need to
know the reactance of a pi-l circuit for 7.3 Mhz at 1800 somethings on the
surface of the moon in September in an odd solar year standing on one foot
holding an antenna two wavelengths from the surface if there are beetles
moving underneath and I am left handed.

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Re: [BVARC] forum

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Discord is very discordant, it is not organized,  it is just long
threads,   a proper forum is organized by topics and sub topics and if you
have a question you do not have to read 600 posts to get an answer.
discord is like trying to get a question answered on twitter or over the
radio.
I will be happy to spend a few hours setting up a bvarc only forum, if it
gets used great if not then not much lost.
Marc.


On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 8:00 AM Charles Gardner via BVARC 
wrote:

> Same here
> Chuck - KI5ZHE
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 14, 2023, at 4:40 AM, Denny Adelung via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Hi Kori,
> I signed into Discord and created an account linked to BVARC and am
> awaiting permission to send messages on this channel. Signed in as
> Denny-ki5yzu.
> Thanks
>
> On Mar 13, 2023, at 9:59 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Eric and all else interested in our Discord,
>
> The BVARC Discord is used for a few different things. First let me explain
> the format. We have several different "Channels" which are essentially
> chatrooms specialized to different topics. Some of those channels include:
> "General" for general conversation among our members, "local-nets" for
> discussion or follow up on our nets, "equipment-sales" for posting
> equipment for sale and to ask if anyone has a particular item,
> "parks-on-the-air" for discussion about POTA and about our monthly POTA
> events. Discord is generally accessed via the "Discord" app, but can also
> be accessed via the Windows or Mac program available on their website
> Discord.com <http://discord.com/>, or directly in your computer browser.
>
> To join our Discord "Server", first download the app from your app store.
> Create an account (you can use our format "Name - Call Sign", or use any
> username you want and just let me know when you first logon by posting a
> message with your name and call sign and I will change it for our server so
> everyone knows who you are. Once you have the app installed and an account
> created, follow this link <https://discord.com/invite/kwVGeXM7UH> on your
> phone (or computer if you are logged in via the PC or Mac program).
>
> That link again is: https://discord.com/invite/kwVGeXM7UH
>
> That's about it. I will see what I can do to get the word out. BVARC has
> lots and lots of events coming up, so everyone stay tuned on all our
> platforms (Facebook group, email reflector, and Discord). BVARC POTA on
> March 26th at Galveston Island State Park is a big one coming up!
>
> Thanks and 73!
>
> Kori Rahman, WX5KR
> *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club*
> *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee*
> Cell: (770) 298 8516
> kori...@gmail.com
>
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 13, 2023 at 9:37 PM Eric.Weder--- via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Jimmy, it appears that the existence of the club Discord server has not
>> been well advertised, I’m sorry to say this is the first I’ve heard of it.
>> Mind you I’m a child of the email era so I don’t pick up these new toys as
>> well as I should.
>>
>> Could you please post a little more information about the Discord and
>> what it is useful for? I’m sure other folks as well as I would love to hear
>> about it!
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Eric
>>
>>
>> *AI5CI*
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Mar 13, 2023, at 19:11, Jimmy Vance via BVARC  wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Since there is already a Discord server for BVARC, what would this forum
>> offer that isn't already covered?
>>
>> On 3/13/2023 5:52 PM, Dwight Gardner via BVARC wrote:
>>
>> Hey Marc,
>> I think this is a great idea, go for it!
>>
>> Dwight
>> KI5ZHD
>>
>> On Mar 13, 2023, at 2:23 PM, M Reiter via BVARC  wrote:
>>
>> Hey all,
>> does the club have any interest in an internet forum? like an organized
>> digital  ragchew?
>> I have a server at home that is only hosting www.ki5zho.com at the
>> moment and it could be put to better use.  I would be happy to provide the
>> forum and all the technical support for free. it might take some of the
>> responsibility off anthony to answer all of my questions all the time.  and
>> other new users could look up the answers to all the new person questions.
>> anyway just an Idea i had as I was posting to the many boards.
>>
>> Marc
>> ki5zho
>>
>> 
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>>
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>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.o

[BVARC] forum

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Hey all,
does the club have any interest in an internet forum? like an organized
digital  ragchew?
I have a server at home that is only hosting www.ki5zho.com at the moment
and it could be put to better use.  I would be happy to provide the forum
and all the technical support for free. it might take some of the
responsibility off anthony to answer all of my questions all the time.  and
other new users could look up the answers to all the new person questions.
anyway just an Idea i had as I was posting to the many boards.

Marc
ki5zho

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Re: [BVARC] TranStar Tour last night

[M Reiter via BVARC]

It was mike hardwick  Da Pres.
I very much enjoyed the tour, yall missed out.
marc.
Ki5zho


On Fri, Mar 10, 2023 at 12:33 PM Vernon Prewitt via BVARC 
wrote:

> Don't feel  bad we didn't  make it either. Because  we just plain.forgot.
> ki5yzg (vernon)
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
> 
>
> On Fri, Mar 10, 2023 at 12:29 PM, Mike Knerr via BVARC
>  wrote:
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC Update!

[M Reiter via BVARC]

where are we meeting next month?

On Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 2:24 PM Kori Rahman via BVARC 
wrote:

> Just another reminder, we'll be meeting TODAY from 6pm-9pm at
> CounterCommon for Brews with BVARC.
>
> *March Brews with BVARC:*
> *Where:*
> CounterCommon Beerworks and Kitchen
> 5413 Bellaire Blvd
> Bellaire, TX 77401
> *When:*
> Tuesday, March 7th, 2023
> 6pm-9pm
>
> Hope to see you there! 73
>
>
> Kori Rahman, WX5KR
> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
> Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee
> Cell: (770) 298 8516
> kori...@gmail.com
>
> On Sat, Feb 18, 2023, 5:39 AM Kori Rahman  wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> A little over a week ago we had our second Brews with BVARC event. I have
>> to say I do not regret putting this together, it's been a ton of fun
>> hanging out with the BVARC crew. It's been a great opportunity to sit down
>> and have a long form conversation with our members and friends. In
>> addition to the great times we've had, the locations have been nice to
>> visit. I want to thank everyone for the recommendations on the breweries
>> for this event. I've got a nice long list of locations, but I am still open
>> to any suggestions.
>>
>> On February 7th we had a total of 12 folks out at No Label brewing
>> company. I forgot to list the attendees for January (10 total) so I will do
>> that in this email. Everyone who makes it out really adds to the fun so I
>> would encourage you all to come out when you can, and *thank you* to
>> everyone who has had the time to come out so far. I appreciate you all!
>>
>> *UPDATE FOR MARCH:*
>>
>> On the recommendation of Mike (KI5UBL), I've selected CounterCommon as
>> our next location. It looks like they have a ton of great food (something
>> that Cidercade was lacking), and a bunch of their own and other beers. One
>> downside is they close at 9pm, so we might want to get there a little
>> earlier (though I'm down to drop by somewhere else afterwards if you are).
>> Because of this I'm going to start a little earlier (6pm) this time around.
>>
>> So, that's where we will be. As far as when, it will be on Tuesday March
>> 7th 2023. March is a somewhat odd and busy month for us. We'll just be
>> finishing up the hamfest, we'll have Brews, then the general meeting, VE
>> test session, and BoD meeting all in the span of 9 days. So hopefully we
>> won't be too busy to have food and fun. But I'll be there, hope to see you
>> as well. Feel free to reach out to me with questions or comments.
>>
>> *March Brews with BVARC:*
>> *Where:*
>> CounterCommon Beerworks and Kitchen
>> 5413 Bellaire Blvd
>> Bellaire, TX 77401
>> *When:*
>> Tuesday, March 7th, 2023
>> 6pm-9pm
>>
>> Call me on *146.520MHz FM simplex* when you get there if you have
>> trouble finding our table. As always, arrive when you can, be safe, be
>> responsible, and let's have a great time.
>>
>> *Attendees from January:*
>> - Michael (W5SPC)
>> - Anthony (W5LIC)
>> - Mark (K5MGJ) and Julie (KF5FLZ)
>> - Prez. Mike (N5VCX)
>> - Stephen (W2WF)
>> - Brian (AD5OS)
>> - Marc (KI5ZHO)
>> - Patrick "in the Matrix" (N5JRY)
>>
>> *Attendees from Feb-brew-ary:*
>> - Robert (KI5WLK)
>> - Prez. Mike (N5VCX)
>> - Eddie (NU5K)
>> - Suzanne (KF5GWZ)
>> - John (KC9JLE)
>> - Chris (AC5CM)
>> - Darrell (KC5JAR)
>> - Philippe (K5BOU)
>> - Jorge (KF0LFL)
>> - Darren (W5AKC) and Jennifer (Whiskey India Foxtrot Echo *__* )
>>
>> *Thanks again for coming out!*
>>
>> 73 Y'all! See you soon!
>>
>>
>> Kori Rahman, WX5KR
>> *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club*
>>
>> *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee*
>> Cell: (770) 298 8516
>>
>> kori...@gmail.com
>>
>>
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Fox hunt?

[M Reiter via BVARC]

might be fun to challenge the other clubs in houston, nars, ofarc etc.
Marc.

On Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 9:44 AM Dwayne Jones via BVARC 
wrote:

> Yes Mike. Myles Barkman found the fox. It was well hidden according to him.
>
> Dwayne
>
> On Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 8:13 AM Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> There was a fox hunt at the ham fest. Did anybody go to it?
>>
>> Mike Hardwick.
>>
>> > On Mar 7, 2023, at 7:55 AM, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > Yes I would like to give that a try.
>> >
>> > Rudy Ackerman
>> > KF5QYG
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 07:47:17 AM CST, M Reiter via BVARC <
>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Is there any interest in a Fox hunt contest?
>> > I am thinking homebrew antennas for 2m.
>> > winners antenna design gets posted online?
>> > with source radio someplace inside 610 as the search area. (so that we
>> can circle the search area).maybe  2 or 3 (or 4 to 6) man teams for
>> triangulation.  maybe multiple targets?
>> > Marc
>> > ki5zho
>> >
>> > 
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>> >
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>> > BVARC@bvarc.org
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>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
>> >
>> > 
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>> >
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>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
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>>
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[BVARC] Fox hunt?

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Is there any interest in a Fox hunt contest?
I am thinking homebrew antennas for 2m.
winners antenna design gets posted online?
with source radio someplace inside 610 as the search area. (so that we can
circle the search area).maybe  2 or 3 (or 4 to 6) man teams for
triangulation.  maybe multiple targets?
Marc
ki5zho

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Re: [BVARC] QSO cards???

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Thank you, my server at home does the same thing for free. I was interested
in if this was still done, and if digital mode is acceptable to most hams,
and you are saying it is.
Thank you
Marc. Ki5zho.

On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 10:27 AM DAVID ELY via BVARC 
wrote:

> I have been using eqsl,cc for many years. Most logging programs will link
> to it and automatically send your QSL card to their exchange server. You
> can download your contact's QSL card and print it for display. It also
> allows you to design your own QSL card. The subscription is $5 per month.
>
> Exchanging QSL cards is a time-honored tradition in amateur radio and
> makes great wall art in the shack.
>
> 73,
> Dave - N5EKW
>
>
>
> On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 10:07:04 AM CST, M Reiter via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Hello BVARC Hammers.
> newbie question,  with barely my second month under my belt, I was
> wondering something.
> I have seen all sorts of logging software out there and I suppose some of
> it is somehow automatic and listens to something or other.
> my question is this,  I am working on a webpage www.ki5zho.com  and I
> have added a QSO link that if you click the log portion it allows you to
> enter in your info and will send you an email with my "card"   since I am
> old, this seemed better than sending a card snail mail. but as I am exposed
> to soo many logger programs I wonder if this will ever be used.  do people
> care about cards any more?  is that just a long expired concept?  also
> should I bother making postcards to send to DX contacts? the world has gone
> too digital, I loved the QSO cards on the wall of my summer camp ham shack.
> they were windows into the world, and maybe that is gone now.
> Marc. Ki5zho.
>
> 
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[BVARC] QSO cards???

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Hello BVARC Hammers.
newbie question,  with barely my second month under my belt, I was
wondering something.
I have seen all sorts of logging software out there and I suppose some of
it is somehow automatic and listens to something or other.
my question is this,  I am working on a webpage www.ki5zho.com  and I have
added a QSO link that if you click the log portion it allows you to enter
in your info and will send you an email with my "card"   since I am old,
this seemed better than sending a card snail mail. but as I am exposed to
soo many logger programs I wonder if this will ever be used.  do people
care about cards any more?  is that just a long expired concept?  also
should I bother making postcards to send to DX contacts? the world has gone
too digital, I loved the QSO cards on the wall of my summer camp ham shack.
they were windows into the world, and maybe that is gone now.
Marc. Ki5zho.

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Re: [BVARC] Tips on working an astronaut on the ISS

[M Reiter via BVARC]

I spent most of my day researching afsk, packet, ax.25,  so thanks for an
entertaining day.  I did not figure out how to send an aprs packet to the
ISS to get on their map.  But I will I assume.   I have been working on a
40m loop for my tin roof, and now It seems I also need a 2M beam antenna.
so more research.   whos idea was taking up ham anyway.  sooo much to do.
Marc. KI5ZHO

On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 6:04 PM Bruce via BVARC  wrote:

> This was recently posted on the AMSAT-BB. Hope it helps make your chances
> of a QSO with the ISS a success.
>
> 73...bruce
>
>
> ===
>
> Hi all,  As has been posted numerous times by me to the AMSAT-BB, here are
> some tips for making a general contact with the ISS.  Please review the
> possible contact times below, there will be no contact if the crew isn't
> awake but happens to be over your location.  There definitely will be no
> contact if the ISS is not over your location when you elect to try.  Make
> sure your orbital prediction software has the latest Kep data and that the
> computer clocks are synched to a time standard. Here is what I post with
> every one of my postings to the AMSAT-BB.
>
> *
>
>
> Comments on making general contacts
>
> I have been seeing a lot of traffic on Facebook and I suspect on other
> social media sites with people asking why they are not hearing the crew
> make general contacts.  First off the crew is very busy on the ISS and they
> simply may not have the time to just pick up the microphone and talk.
> Also, one needs to be aware of their normal daily schedule.  I have listed
> below the constraints that we at ARISS have to follow in order to schedule
> the school contacts.  Hopefully this will help you better schedule your
> opportunities.
>
> Typical daily schedule
>
> Wakeup to Workday start= 1.5 hours
>
> Workday start to Workday end=12 hours
>
> Workday end to Sleep= 2 hours
>
> Sleep to wakeup= 8.5 hours
>
> The crew's usual waking period is 0730 - 1930 UTC. The most common times
> to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking
> and before sleeping, when they have personal time. They're usually free
> most of the weekend, as well.
>
> SSTV events are not that often.  So please check out
> https://www.ariss.org/ for the latest information or watch for the ARISS
> announcements.
>
> And don’t forget that the packet system is active.
>
> As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS
> radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol.
>
> The latest information on the operation mode can be found at
> https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html
>
> The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at
> https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html
>  
> *
>
> We at ARISS can not make a crew member make general contacts.  We have
> sometimes suggested that someone might want to be on the air for something
> like Field Day or Jamboree on the Air, but again we have limits.  We work
> with the ISS planners to get the school contacts scheduled as those
> contacts are actually during scheduled time off that gets made up later in
> the day.  Some of the crew members played ham radio on earth many times and
> are wanting to make general contacts; others may have gotten their license
> just so that they could have contacts with the various schools under the
> ARISS program and might not want to make general contacts.
>
> Contrary to one comment I have seen, they are not just active over
> Europe.  It just depends on their work schedule, the orbital track, time of
> day, and many other factors.  As shown above for the time constraints, this
> means that a contact might be possible from 07:30-08:30 UTC and 18:30-19:30
> UTC.  If you are in an area that is pretty sparse and the orbital track and
> possible contact times all fit, then by all means give a call to the ISS.
> You just never know what might happen.
>
> So the only thing we can suggest is to listen and if they are on the
> radio, then go for it.  In the meantime, the cross-band repeater is pretty
> active.   You just never know if a crew member hears a lot of chatter on
> the cross-band and decides to pickup the microphone and join the fun.
>
> 73,
>
> Charlie Sufana AJ9N
>
> One of the ARISS mentors
>
>
> ===
>
> --
>
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>
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> AMSAT Board Member 2016-2024
>
> ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE
>
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> Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com
> Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes
>
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Re: [BVARC] Tips on working an astronaut on the ISS

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Thank you for this,
I now have another way to have fun with radio.  I was listening to both the
BVARC repeater and the NARS repeater, at home, now I can listen to the ISS,
and maybe one day talk to them.  time to research how to scan with my radio
so I can listen to 3 or more repeaters at once.
Marc KI5ZHO

On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 6:04 PM Bruce via BVARC  wrote:

> This was recently posted on the AMSAT-BB. Hope it helps make your chances
> of a QSO with the ISS a success.
>
> 73...bruce
>
>
> ===
>
> Hi all,  As has been posted numerous times by me to the AMSAT-BB, here are
> some tips for making a general contact with the ISS.  Please review the
> possible contact times below, there will be no contact if the crew isn't
> awake but happens to be over your location.  There definitely will be no
> contact if the ISS is not over your location when you elect to try.  Make
> sure your orbital prediction software has the latest Kep data and that the
> computer clocks are synched to a time standard. Here is what I post with
> every one of my postings to the AMSAT-BB.
>
> *
>
>
> Comments on making general contacts
>
> I have been seeing a lot of traffic on Facebook and I suspect on other
> social media sites with people asking why they are not hearing the crew
> make general contacts.  First off the crew is very busy on the ISS and they
> simply may not have the time to just pick up the microphone and talk.
> Also, one needs to be aware of their normal daily schedule.  I have listed
> below the constraints that we at ARISS have to follow in order to schedule
> the school contacts.  Hopefully this will help you better schedule your
> opportunities.
>
> Typical daily schedule
>
> Wakeup to Workday start= 1.5 hours
>
> Workday start to Workday end=12 hours
>
> Workday end to Sleep= 2 hours
>
> Sleep to wakeup= 8.5 hours
>
> The crew's usual waking period is 0730 - 1930 UTC. The most common times
> to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking
> and before sleeping, when they have personal time. They're usually free
> most of the weekend, as well.
>
> SSTV events are not that often.  So please check out
> https://www.ariss.org/ for the latest information or watch for the ARISS
> announcements.
>
> And don’t forget that the packet system is active.
>
> As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS
> radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol.
>
> The latest information on the operation mode can be found at
> https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html
>
> The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at
> https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html
>  
> *
>
> We at ARISS can not make a crew member make general contacts.  We have
> sometimes suggested that someone might want to be on the air for something
> like Field Day or Jamboree on the Air, but again we have limits.  We work
> with the ISS planners to get the school contacts scheduled as those
> contacts are actually during scheduled time off that gets made up later in
> the day.  Some of the crew members played ham radio on earth many times and
> are wanting to make general contacts; others may have gotten their license
> just so that they could have contacts with the various schools under the
> ARISS program and might not want to make general contacts.
>
> Contrary to one comment I have seen, they are not just active over
> Europe.  It just depends on their work schedule, the orbital track, time of
> day, and many other factors.  As shown above for the time constraints, this
> means that a contact might be possible from 07:30-08:30 UTC and 18:30-19:30
> UTC.  If you are in an area that is pretty sparse and the orbital track and
> possible contact times all fit, then by all means give a call to the ISS.
> You just never know what might happen.
>
> So the only thing we can suggest is to listen and if they are on the
> radio, then go for it.  In the meantime, the cross-band repeater is pretty
> active.   You just never know if a crew member hears a lot of chatter on
> the cross-band and decides to pickup the microphone and join the fun.
>
> 73,
>
> Charlie Sufana AJ9N
>
> One of the ARISS mentors
>
>
> ===
>
> --
>
> Bruce Paige, KK5DO
>
> AMSAT Director Contests and Awards
> AMSAT Board Member 2016-2024
>
> ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE
>
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[BVARC] houston ham radio supply

[M Reiter via BVARC]

anyone know if this is an actual business?
https://houstonhamradio.com/about.aspx
their web site is a disaster,  I would love to get it up to speed, (for a
fee) if it is a real business.  if it is just someones covid work from home
side gig,  well then I would still be willing. (same fee).
marc KI5ZHO.

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Re: [BVARC] Antenna guides

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Dont forget the uncle festus antenna.

On Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 12:47 PM ralph phillips via BVARC 
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> Nope ... Antennas do not have to be metal.
> A tube or hose filled with saltwater can radiate.
> 😁
>
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Re: [BVARC] 2m VERTICAL USB

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Bubba,  I am too new to know what I am talking about, is 2m (USB)
UpperSideBand, or UniversalSerialPort, the same as just FM simplex at
144MHz??  or do I need a ssb radio at 2m?  my SSB radio does not have a 2M
band.
ZHO  marc.

On Thu, Feb 16, 2023 at 5:25 PM Rob KC5RET via BVARC 
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> Hello all,
>
> I got on this last week from my RV in Pearland.  It was me, KC5RET, Bubba
> and Rob (?) K5TPC.  Nice to get something to work that's not normally used.
>
> I can't make it tonight but I do plan on being there next Thursday, Feb.
> 23 on 144.270 USB at 7p
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 26, 2023 at 5:46 PM Bubba Flowers via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> A few of us (Robert K5TPC  and me Bubba KI5MBL)are going to try ...again
>> to get a 2m VERTICAL USB chat group going on Thursdays  at 7pm local on
>> 144.270 MHz.  All are welcome.   Just a rag chew no specific topic.
>> 73
>> KI5MBL
>> Bubba
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [BVARC] The US Airforce may have shot down an Amateur Radio Pico Balloon over Canada

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Im not going to look it all up but I have in the past,  a simple man
launched missile from a jeep was $50,000 in the 80's  anything from a 40M
jet will be exponentially higher. and some of the missiles carried are over
a million each.  the fuel, the time of all involved, and there are many
both in the airforce and in both govts.  the research to know where the
balloon is and where it will be when the jet gets there. air traffic
control on both sides.  even the guy that has to recheck the plane after it
lands to make sure it is ready to fly again.   someone somewhere must have
had the job to know what the balloon was and if it was a weather balloon,
or just someones party balloons before that kind of money gets spent.
that guy ows the govt and the balloon owner a check.


On Thu, Feb 16, 2023 at 2:45 PM John Denison via BVARC 
wrote:

> I'm guessing they're about $60,000 each, and it would probably be cheaper
> to fire cash at the balloons. The plus side is that the recovery effort
> would be much quicker.
>
> I was wondering why the US Air Force was in Canada anyway.
>
> 73
> John Denison
> KD5YOU
>
> On 2/16/2023 2:02 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote:
>
> The missiles are new old stock. I bet the value is barely $250,000! The
> Air Force needed something to clear out the old inventory.
>
> Mike Hardwick.
>
> On Feb 16, 2023, at 1:01 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC 
>  wrote:
>
> 
> Just think. *Each* of the missiles fired at the balloon or balloons cost
> about half a million dollars.
>
> JP K5JPP
>
> On 02/16/2023 12:34 PM Keith Dutson via BVARC 
>  wrote:
>
>
>
> I would like to meet the ham who paid for that balloon.  Must be flush
> with cash.
>
> 73, Keith NM5G
>
> On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 10:28:57 AM CST, Gus Bernard via BVARC
>   wrote:
>
>
> LOVE IT!
>
> BTW, the Naval Academy's midshipmen balloon experiment site (linked under
> the pico balloon picture) is extremely interesting.  I'm not a "ballooner,"
> but that site piqued my interest!
>
> Gus K5GMB
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 16, 2023 at 8:27 AM Christopher Boone via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
> Think we're getting a little zealous here latelysmdh
>
> Chris WB5ITT
>
>
> https://www.rtl-sdr.com/the-us-airforce-may-have-shot-down-an-amateur-radio-pico-balloon-over-canada/
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Re: [BVARC] its official.

[M Reiter via BVARC]

thats it,  I threw out an impossible wild idea and you all called my
bluff,  i am done reading, I am just going to start wiring things up and
passing current through them and see what happens,  wish me luck because
clearly that is how you make an antenna, rub a leprechauns belly and throw
electrons at the rainbow.
marc.
zombified, electrified, and stupefied.

On Thu, Feb 16, 2023 at 5:58 PM Travis Burgess via BVARC 
wrote:

>
> https://www.technologyreview.com/2010/11/18/198879/navy-antenna-using-seawater-instead-of-metal/
> Navy Antenna Using Seawater instead of Metal
> <https://www.technologyreview.com/2010/11/18/198879/navy-antenna-using-seawater-instead-of-metal/>
> The Electrolytic Fluid Antenna has a range of 30 miles and could be used
> on sea or land.
> www.technologyreview.com
> Travis
> K5HTB
> --
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Jonathan Guthrie,
> KA8KPN via BVARC 
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 16, 2023 4:46 PM
> *To:* M Reiter via BVARC 
> *Cc:* Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] its official.
>
>
> On 2/16/23 12:25, M Reiter via BVARC wrote:
> > I have determined that the only common denominator is that antennas
> > must be made from metal. and someone will let me know that is also not
> so.
>
> Not so.  Any conductor will work as an antenna, including nonmetallic
> conductors.  I've even heard of antennas that are made of air
>
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Re: [BVARC] The US Airforce may have shot down an Amateur Radio Pico Balloon over Canada

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Let me get this straight,  the GOVt spent a million dollars to shoot down a
10$ mylar happy face balloon with a $15 dollar raspberry Pi swinging on a
string underneath it?

On Thu, Feb 16, 2023 at 12:35 PM Keith Dutson via BVARC 
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> I would like to meet the ham who paid for that balloon.  Must be flush
> with cash.
>
> 73, Keith NM5G
>
> On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 10:28:57 AM CST, Gus Bernard via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> LOVE IT!
>
> BTW, the Naval Academy's midshipmen balloon experiment site (linked under
> the pico balloon picture) is extremely interesting.  I'm not a "ballooner,"
> but that site piqued my interest!
>
> Gus K5GMB
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 16, 2023 at 8:27 AM Christopher Boone via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
> Think we're getting a little zealous here latelysmdh
>
> Chris WB5ITT
>
>
> https://www.rtl-sdr.com/the-us-airforce-may-have-shot-down-an-amateur-radio-pico-balloon-over-canada/
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[BVARC] its official.

[M Reiter via BVARC]

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

so there you have it,  all you need to know to get out there and make a
perfect antenna.

Marc
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Re: [BVARC] For sale (pre-hamfest)

[M Reiter via BVARC]

I would like one of the ham sticks please.
Marc Reiter KI5ZHO,
be happy to zelle the money,

On Tue, Feb 14, 2023 at 8:40 AM Christopher Boone via BVARC 
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> I have several things I'd like to sell. Since I need the money I'm going
> to post them here before the Houston and Orange hamfests.
>
> Kenwood TS600 6M allmode base
> 15 watts out. In good shape, some switches need cleaning.. asking $250
>
> Couple of amplifiers :
> KLM 160 watt out 10 watt in all mode 2m
> Asking $160
> TPL 100 watt out 10 watts in FM only UHF
> Asking $120
> Both above tested on my Bird 43 and 50 ohm dummy load
>
> Two Jennings CVDD 750-70 vacuum caps. Removed from a working AM
> transmitter.
> Asking $250 each
>
> ACC Shackmaster 100 version 1.7 firmware. Works great with Kenwood radios.
> Asking $200
>
> Several 1 5/8 in Heliax connectors.. One still new in box in plastic...
> type N female $150 each
>
> 2 40 m ham sticks...$50 each
>
> More to come as I check them out on the bench.
>
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[BVARC] why not!

[M Reiter via BVARC]

I am in the process of researching what a DMR hotspot is good for,  I am
planning on reinventing the wheel, yes i know I should not, and I know
there are things I could buy that would be easier.

I have a few raspberry pi 4's  (bought before it became impossible to find
one).
 I have a cheap SDR usb stick, and I have a 2m antenna that works and is
30ft in the air.

I will be assembling them into an DMR hotspot with talkgroup, (not for any
reason I know other than to see if I can do it).
I am the FNG here but i would love to have people to play with on this
project, and plan to publish the results and the log on www.ki5zho.com.  I
assume this has been done before, and there are likely lots of youtube
videos on it. I dont care, I want to do it myself, I am porcine headed that
way.
If you have an interest in following along or contributing please send me
an email
at m...@ki5zho.com
or beachcat...@gmail.com
There will also be some website programming to make ki5zho.com into an
informational site.  it is currently only a qso card.

Marc. ki5zho (Zippy Ham Operator??)

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Re: [BVARC] February Brews with BVARC

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Ill second Mike, (it is 3 blocks from the QTH? ~ house)

On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 6:11 AM Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
wrote:

> Karbach off Hwy 290?
>
> On Monday, February 6, 2023 at 08:48:45 PM CST, Kori Rahman via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Hello everyone!
>
> Just a quick reminder about Brews with BVARC taking place in about 22
> hours, *Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30pm*. The location is *"No
> Label Brewing Company" *in Katy. I will have my HT on *146.520 MHz FM
> Simplex* if you have trouble finding our table. According to the No Label
> Brewing Company website, February 7th will be* "Taco Tuesdays with TX
> Birria Boyz"! *The food sounds delicious and the beer selection looks
> great. The time of 6:30pm is not a solid deadline, so arrive when you can,
> be safe, be responsible, and let's have a great time.
>
> I hope to see you there, and if you can't make it we'll be at another
> brewery next month. If you have any recommendations let me know. Currently
> looking at a place called Cidercade that seems fun. Arcade games and cider.
>
>
> *February Brews with BVARC*
> *When:*
> Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30pm
> *Where:*
> No Label Brewing Company
> 5351 1st St, Katy, TX 77493
>
> Thanks and 73!
>
>
> Kori Rahman, WX5KR
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Re: [BVARC] 10-10 Contest this weekend

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Allen,
god willing I will pass my general today, receive my radio, and build my
antenna,  you will be my first qso maybe. since I am clueless I will start
with a WRC antenna, and then set up a 20m dipole,  should a 20m dipole in
some config either inverted, horizontal, or delta upside down or normal
work on 10 meter also locally?   I have way too many questions and the more
answers I get the more questions I have.

On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 1:27 PM Allen Brier via BVARC 
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> Hello TDXSers and BVARCers.
>
>
>
> This weekend is the Winter 10-10 Phone Contest. It starts at 6pm today and
> ends 6pm Sunday. I plan to go for my 22nd win and would appreciate
> contacts from all of you. I will be all over the band, primarily from
> 28.375 to 28.500 during the weekend. Tonight and tomorrow night, we will
> hold a special Houston SHOT net at 8pm on 28.488 to make local QSOs easier.
> If the band is still open (and it has happened in the past) we will
> postpone the net one hour at a time until the band is closed.
>
>
>
> The contest exchange is Name, State and 10-10 number if you have one, but
> if you don’t, I still want to work you because you are still worth points!
> It’s a great way to promote activity on 10 meters also!
>
>
>
> As of this email, the SFI is 135, A is 6 and the K is 3. That means pretty
> good conditions, average absorption and fairly low band noise.
>
>
>
> I hope to work as many of you as possible and good luck in the contest! If
> you have directional antennas, point them to Richmond! Oh and if you hear
> me, spot me on the DX Cluster!
>
>
>
> 73!
>
>
>
> Allen R. Brier N5XZ 10-10 #4530 Life Member
>
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>
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Re: [BVARC] Radio Merit Badge - Need help for Saturday!

[M Reiter via BVARC]

I doubt anyone will be able to take the required class in time, I took one
for girl scouts many years back ( my scout is almost 33 YO). and they only
gave it twice a year.

If they will waive that requirement, I can tell you what is in the class,
NEVER BE ALONE WITH LESS THAN 3 SCOUTS! and or another adult.   they spent
all day on a saturday to teach that.

anyway,  I do not know enough to teach, unless they want to know how to
build an antenna from junk in your garage.

marc. KI5ZHO



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> BVARC,
>
> The Sam Houston Area Council (of Scouts BSA - formerly known as Boy Scouts
> of America) has a merit badge event happening this Saturday.  They would
> like to offer the radio merit badge there, and, in fact, have about a dozen
> scouts signed up to take a 4-hour radio merit badge "class," but they don't
> have a ham to teach the class.
>
> I'm sending this out hoping that one of us is available on Saturday (Feb 4
> th - this wknd) and willing to teach the class (which may involve signing
> up for Scouts BSA on their website and filling out a form and taking some
> youth protection training online).
>
> I've copied Ralph Phillips here so he can forward this request to OFARC as
> well, and because he can provide powerpoint slide decks to anyone who
> volunteers to teach the class...
>
> Thanks for your consideration; if you're able to help, please let me know
> ASAP, as there's precious little time left to pull this together.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jeff Greer, W5JEF
> BVARC Corresponding Secretary
> Father of Joey and Kellan
> Cubmaster
> Cub Scout Pack 167
> St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
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Re: [BVARC] Welcome our newest members

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Hello to my fellow, New people,  I have been very busy since getting my
Tech. learning general, researching radios, antennas, ARES, volunteer
opportunities, and even the coast guard auxiliary.
not sure this reflector is available but I would love to know what you all
have discovered, since getting your license,  the old guys know it already
but we are babes in the woods learning as fast as we can.
maybe we can get an email sub group?  what ever,  send me a PM if this is
not the right place,  beachcat...@gmail.com
Marc, KI5ZHO

On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 10:52 AM Eddie Runner via BVARC 
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> Newest Members
> *Name* *Call Sign* *Expire*
> *Jacob Yates * KF5CZN 2024/02/01
> *Amal Phadke * KT5AC 2024/02/01
> *Sherwin Klemp * K5SEK 2024/02/01
> *Megan Morgan * KD9KJT 2024/02/01
> *Stephen Morgan * KF7RAZ 2024/02/01
> *Larry Liska * KG5YPK 2024/02/01
> *Rod Lewis * KC5RJL 2024/02/01
> *Charles Gardner * KI5ZHE 2024/02/01
> *Marc Reiter * KI5ZHO 2024/02/01
> *Jorge Gutierrez * KF0LFL 2024/02/01
> *David Tipton * K5VFA 2024/02/01
> *Jane Golden * KM5P 2024/01/01
> *Stephen Flowers * W2WF 2024/01/01
> *Diane Binnie * WY5Z 2024/01/01
> *Ken Binnie * N5VZ 2024/01/01
> *Kevin Southwick * N5KDP 2024/01/01
> *Dwight Gardner * KI5ZHD 2024/01/01
> *Denny Adelung * KI5YZU 2024/01/01
> *Ido Samuelson * KI5YZV 2024/01/01
> *Alexander Suvorov * KI5YZY 2024/01/01
>
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Re: [BVARC] From BVARC website message taker: forwarded to reflector:

[M Reiter via BVARC]

I would be happy to help,  I do not care for antenna but very interested in
tower.
marc KI5ZHO.

On Tue, Jan 31, 2023 at 10:48 AM Eddie Runner via BVARC 
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> Message - Your Call / Name Optional: My call is W5AEB. My name is Al
> Bayer. I am 83 years old and can no linger climb a tower. I have a forty
> foot crank-up tower with triband (20,15,10 meter & (1) 2 meter and 450mhz
> combo antenna. I need a crew to help take down antenna. I have (1) climbing
> belt. I will give the tower and antennas, climbing belt, to the crew that
> can help. My phone is 281-481-0060. I am home most of the time.
> My address is 11231 Sagehaven Drive, very near Gulf freeway and Beltway
> Eight.Thanks, Al Bayer.
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[BVARC] real deal antenna question.

[M Reiter via BVARC]

I am a total noob. (new guy for the older folks).
I ordered an icom 7300  and want to do all the things i can with it but
mostly ARES, and POTA.  so of course I am thinking about antennas,  I
really like building antennas,  however the one I built for 146MHz receives
crystal clear but does not transmit as far as I can see.   I do not have a
bunch of money to spend on professional antennas so i would like to make
usable ones on the first try.
I have materials like steel tubing, aluminum tubing, pvc,  wire rope
shackles, pullies, and lots of 18ga wire.  a welder, knot skills,  I am
thinking putting two steel 20' tubes up with guy wires would be easy
enough, maybe even could get them as high as 30ft, and this is great for
10m 20m, but when I start to think of 40m and needing a 65ft dipole, 65ft
in the air, I feel defeated.  are these "rules"  really just best possible
requirements and putting a 65ft dipole at 30ft will be fine forPOTA, and
maybe even some DX on the right days or nights?  I am intending to build
out my "shack" in an RV because I have some Gypsy blood somewhere way back.
otherwise I would just build two 70ft towers in my back yard.  I will
assume that 80m is not really a mobile band, and I would only attempt it if
I was really bored and living in the desert.   I did order an antenna from
a website that builds ground radial vertical antennas, for 10-80m,  I
assume this will work in the USA.  and maybe an occasional DX on the
perfect days,   Obviously I have been reading too many internet sites and
my information may be very flawed so I am asking yall as I know you know
the truth.

what is the absolute minimum I need to run some 10,20,40M dipoles in a
park.  how high?  do I need an analyser? good swr meter?   some proper 1:1
baluns? dummy load?  other?

I know I should have gone to the field meet.

Marc KI5ZHO heights
beachcat...@gmail.com, for PM.

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Re: [BVARC] 2m VERTICAL USB

[M Reiter via BVARC]

new guy,  If I tune my 2 band pos radio to 144.270 on thursday, should I be
able to hear yall, or do I need a USB button on my radio?  and if I plug in
my SDR and listen should I be able to get USB?  the software has the button
even if the SDR dongle may not.   I may invest in a better SDR  since they
are much cheaper than real radios and I am thrifty, not cheap.
Marc KI5ZHO (kizzo)


On Thu, Jan 26, 2023 at 5:46 PM Bubba Flowers via BVARC 
wrote:

> A few of us (Robert K5TPC  and me Bubba KI5MBL)are going to try ...again
> to get a 2m VERTICAL USB chat group going on Thursdays  at 7pm local on
> 144.270 MHz.  All are welcome.   Just a rag chew no specific topic.
> 73
> KI5MBL
> Bubba
>
>
>
> The life you live is the lesson you teach.
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Re: [BVARC] CQ CQ CQ

[M Reiter via BVARC]

My email is beachcat...@gmail.com  please send me your Direct off list
email.

https://mssociety.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=4684&eventID=1270
https://nmss.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=752648

Marc ki5zho
281 798 3004 (cell)



On Sat, Jan 21, 2023 at 12:12 PM GetAway Moto via BVARC 
wrote:

> Welcome to the awesome hobby!!! I am a new member here myself but have
> been playing radio for some time. I think we share a few interests, namely
> bikes and radio!!! I am intrigued with the MS150 motorcycle marshal event
> you mentioned. I was wondering if you could send some info on that?
>
> 73
>
> Steve
> KF7RAZ
>
> On Jan 19, 2023, at 10:10 AM, M Reiter via BVARC  wrote:
>
> 
> NI5ZHO,  Hello fellow Hammers,
>
> I have had an interesting first week of being a ham.
> I now listen to the club frequency at lunch, and on my commute.
> I have thrown up http://www.ki5zho.com  to use as a CSO card, it will
> allow people to enter their call sign and print their own card. (no idea if
> this will work, or if it would be appreciated).
> I have signed up for a digiID  and become an ARRL member along with about
> half dozen other affiliated sites, (ARES, and others).  working on the gps
> feature of my radio.
> I volunteered and went to the houston marathon, and am signed up for the
> MS150 motorcycle marshal event,
> I am learning how to enter data into 3 radios, (home, motorcycle,
> handheld).
> studying for my General, and CW.
> creating a C++ program to send and receive CW via text.
> built 2 antennas.
> ordered some solar panels to make my RV into an off grid emergency support
> vehicle.
> met up with yall at the brewery and entered some more dates in my calendar.
> I would be at the hamfest meeting tonight except stafford is too far at
> 7pm , I work near there but get off at 4 so would have to drive home first,
> or go bowling in stafford.
> maybe next week.
>
> Lets see what next week brings
> Marc KI5ZHO (kiss ho) over.
>
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] QRP Labs QDX for sale

[M Reiter via BVARC]

cool,  I did more research,  it is $90 with the enclosure, and the plug and
the dummy load, so $80 is ok,  I may buy one.  might be a cheap way to get
on those bands.
Marc.

On Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 2:17 PM Seth Lurie via BVARC 
wrote:

> I have a sale pending. I will let you know if it falls through.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Seth Lurie
> seth.lu...@gmail.com
> 713-906-3242
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 2:15 PM M Reiter via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Seems I can buy it new for $69.  does not seem like a deal used at $80.
>> http://shop.qrp-labs.com/qdx
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 10:42 AM Seth Lurie via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>> I am cleaning up and getting rid of things. I have an unbuilt QRP Labs
>>> QDX rev 3 with the case for sale. I bought it about a year ago and never
>>> found the time to build it. Time for it to find a new home. $80 cash local
>>> pickup. I'm in the museum district.
>>>
>>> de KZ5H
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> Seth Lurie
>>> seth.lu...@gmail.com
>>> 713-906-3242
>>> 
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Re: [BVARC] QRP Labs QDX for sale

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Seems I can buy it new for $69.  does not seem like a deal used at $80.
http://shop.qrp-labs.com/qdx

On Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 10:42 AM Seth Lurie via BVARC 
wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I am cleaning up and getting rid of things. I have an unbuilt QRP Labs QDX
> rev 3 with the case for sale. I bought it about a year ago and never found
> the time to build it. Time for it to find a new home. $80 cash local
> pickup. I'm in the museum district.
>
> de KZ5H
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Seth Lurie
> seth.lu...@gmail.com
> 713-906-3242
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Re: [BVARC] QRP Labs QDX for sale

[M Reiter via BVARC]

I am interested I think,  what is a QRP QDX  what can I do with it?  I like
to build stuff.

Marc 73
 KI5ZHO

On Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 10:42 AM Seth Lurie via BVARC 
wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I am cleaning up and getting rid of things. I have an unbuilt QRP Labs QDX
> rev 3 with the case for sale. I bought it about a year ago and never found
> the time to build it. Time for it to find a new home. $80 cash local
> pickup. I'm in the museum district.
>
> de KZ5H
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Seth Lurie
> seth.lu...@gmail.com
> 713-906-3242
> 
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[BVARC] CQ CQ CQ

[M Reiter via BVARC]

NI5ZHO,  Hello fellow Hammers,

I have had an interesting first week of being a ham.
I now listen to the club frequency at lunch, and on my commute.
I have thrown up http://www.ki5zho.com  to use as a CSO card, it will allow
people to enter their call sign and print their own card. (no idea if this
will work, or if it would be appreciated).
I have signed up for a digiID  and become an ARRL member along with about
half dozen other affiliated sites, (ARES, and others).  working on the gps
feature of my radio.
I volunteered and went to the houston marathon, and am signed up for the
MS150 motorcycle marshal event,
I am learning how to enter data into 3 radios, (home, motorcycle, handheld).
studying for my General, and CW.
creating a C++ program to send and receive CW via text.
built 2 antennas.
ordered some solar panels to make my RV into an off grid emergency support
vehicle.
met up with yall at the brewery and entered some more dates in my calendar.
I would be at the hamfest meeting tonight except stafford is too far at 7pm
, I work near there but get off at 4 so would have to drive home first, or
go bowling in stafford.
maybe next week.

Lets see what next week brings
Marc KI5ZHO (kiss ho) over.

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Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Everyone is allowed to listen of course, however I looked it up yesterday
and Marine radio is exclusively for boats, it is illegal for land based
operators to use them.
My first experience with an SDR was to listen to the barge director on
144.??? in the ship channel, I am at 290 and 610 so they have a good
antenna.
73 KI5ZHO

On Mon, Jan 16, 2023 at 8:57 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
wrote:

> Thanks gentlemen!
> WB5DOT
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 8:51 PM John Pate  wrote:
>
>> I create my own traffic bu activating a beach for the BOTA program or a
>> lighthouse!
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jan 16, 2023, at 8:18 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> By the way my beach house is 2 miles from Ft. Morgan a full blown
>> confederate fort 30 union ships sunk thousands of union and confederate
>> dead..a show did a ghost program in and around the fort.  You can still see
>> 3 union ships in the water close to shore.
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 8:09 PM Gayle Dotts  wrote:
>>
>>> Galveston problemmy beach house is in Gulf Shores Alabama. Just need
>>> a basic listen..no TX frequencies or two But is there a tone involved??
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 8:04 PM Christopher Boone via BVARC <
>>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>>>
 USCG marine freq info

 https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/United_States_Coast_Guard

 On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 7:59 PM Jeff Greer via BVARC 
 wrote:

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

[BVARC] Thank you.

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Thank you all,  I am having a blast learning new things, I really enjoyed
working at the marathon this weekend for my first ever radio experience,  (
well other than operating a radio in the USMC as a Mortar spotter, plotter).
I have created accounts at radioID brandmeister QRZ  registered ni5zho.com
and maybe some others I dont know how to use any of this but I hope to
soon.

I am establishing a home radio, I built the antenna and got is hoisted up a
pole,  and still need to figure out all the buttons.   What I really need
is some frequencies or repeaters to connect to so that I dont just get dead
air all the time.  I have all the data from repeaterbook.com for houston
but I have no idea which are actually monitored or if I am talking to
someones cat.  when can I likely receive and send during the week after
1700?

Marc,  the Newbie soon to be elmer ;)  73 KI5ZHO

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Re: [BVARC] HAMFEST MEETING

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Hello Eddie,
I am extra new,  I would like to volunteer for hamfest even if I have no
idea what that is other than radios in a field.

marc Reiter,  the other super newbie. KI5ZHO

On Thu, Jan 12, 2023 at 6:12 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC 
wrote:

> Tonights meeting IS on ZOOM!!!
>
> On Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 06:11:00 PM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> One of the next Hamfest meetings (not tonights) will be in person,
> probably the Fuddruckers unless someone has a better idea..
> suggestions??
>
> Eddie (NU5K)
> not a zoom fan
>
>
> On Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 05:10:32 PM CST, John Chauvin via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> John,
>
> Thank you for the response.
>
> Regarding Zoom, yes, there are many people that don't do Zoom.  That's the
> beauty of amateur radio that there are many facits of the hobby and many
> ways of achieving the same objective.  Be advised that Zoom has apparently
> evolved in some instances to be a form Social Media but primarily remains
> simply an electronic way of having meetings for people that can't
> realistically meet at the same location and time.  Fortune 500 companies
> use it literally thousands of times a day.  Many of those companies ban
> traditionally Social Media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
> on their networks.
>
> Regarding using Zoom or the meetings as an only channel of recruitment of
> volunteers, I made it clear that tonight's Zoom meeting is not a recruiting
> session.
>
> Volunteers are not "denied the opportunity" to participate in that members
> and others are recruited mostly one-on-one, as I had done with you and
> others to assist at the Equipment Check Table.  Other opportunities and
> ways are in groups, discussions at personal encounters, at events, nets,
> general repeater chit-chat and of course for those that wish to initiate
> action, there is a lot at the Hamfest Website itself which has a special
> page dedicated to Volunteers.  Even that is not enough however, so any
> other suggestions are always welcome.
>
> I look forward to seeing you again at a Wednesday Lunch Bunch, Saturday
> Morning Breakfast, hopefully the banquet, at the February General
> Membership Meeting and of course at the Hamfest.
>
> Tnx es 73
> de John, K5IZO
>
>
>
> On Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 11:56:25 AM CST, John Mechura <
> john.mech...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> I don't do Zoom.  There may be others that don't, also.
>
> Please consider that there may be volunteers denied the opportunity if
> social media is the only channel to recruitment.
>
> John, KI5HOC
>
> On Thu, Jan 12, 2023 at 11:46 AM John Chauvin via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> As per precedent, because of the banquet, there will be no General
> Membership Meeting this month (would have been tonight).  Therefore, how
> about participating in the Hamfest Zoom meeting tonight.  No, it's not a
> recruiting session, but any volunteers will be heard.  Since you received
> this e-mail, you are on the BVARC Reflector, so you received the Zoom
> invite last Thursday, January 5.
>
> Tnx, es 73
> de John, K5IZO
>
>
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC Tuesday

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Ok that really made me laugh. But i do not see anyone. Where ya at

On Tue, Jan 10, 2023, 16:37 Mike Hardwick via BVARC  wrote:

> Look for other people with a hat or badge with call signs on them.
>
> Mike Hardwick.
>
> On Jan 10, 2023, at 4:21 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> 
> hey Marc,
> did you see your new call sign
> KI5ZHO
>
> Eddie (NU5K)
>
> On Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 03:04:37 PM CST, M Reiter via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> I am going,  I dont know anyone and I dont have a hat with a call sign on
> it yet, how will I find yall.
>
> On Mon, Jan 9, 2023 at 8:07 PM Kori Rahman via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone!
>
> This is a reminder that we will be having a social gathering I'm calling
> "Brews with BVARC" *tomorrow, Tuesday January 10th, at 6:30pm*. This will
> be our very first meeting, and the location will be changing monthly. This
> time we will be meeting at *Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons Ave*,
> in Houston. This is just a social event, similar to the weekly breakfast.
> You need only bring yourself and maybe some money if you're getting drinks
> or food. With that said I will more than likely have a radio or two and
> you're welcome to do so as well. I don't know how much use they'll get, but
> we won't know until we try.
>
> We announced this get-together via the nets and on the BVARC website. In
> the future I will be sending out emails about 2 weeks ahead via the BVARC
> reflector. If you cannot make it, we will be meeting again every month this
> year. We will tentatively have our next event on Tuesday February 7th at
> 6:30pm. Please keep an eye out for the confirmed date and location for
> February's "Brews with BVARC" meeting. The location for February is
> currently undecided upon, so if you have any brewery recommendations,
> please send them to me directly.
>
> I hope to see you there!
>
> *When: *
> *Tuesday January 10th at 6:30pm - 9pm*
> *Where:*
> *Saint Arnold Brewing  Company*
> *2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020*
>
>
> Thanks and 73!
>
>
> Kori Rahman, WX5KR
> *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club*
>
> *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee*
> Cell: (770) 298 8516
>
> kori...@gmail.com
>
>
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC Tuesday

[M Reiter via BVARC]

I am going,  I dont know anyone and I dont have a hat with a call sign on
it yet, how will I find yall.

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

> Hello everyone!
>
> This is a reminder that we will be having a social gathering I'm calling
> "Brews with BVARC" *tomorrow, Tuesday January 10th, at 6:30pm*. This will
> be our very first meeting, and the location will be changing monthly. This
> time we will be meeting at *Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons Ave*,
> in Houston. This is just a social event, similar to the weekly breakfast.
> You need only bring yourself and maybe some money if you're getting drinks
> or food. With that said I will more than likely have a radio or two and
> you're welcome to do so as well. I don't know how much use they'll get, but
> we won't know until we try.
>
> We announced this get-together via the nets and on the BVARC website. In
> the future I will be sending out emails about 2 weeks ahead via the BVARC
> reflector. If you cannot make it, we will be meeting again every month this
> year. We will tentatively have our next event on Tuesday February 7th at
> 6:30pm. Please keep an eye out for the confirmed date and location for
> February's "Brews with BVARC" meeting. The location for February is
> currently undecided upon, so if you have any brewery recommendations,
> please send them to me directly.
>
> I hope to see you there!
>
> *When: *
> *Tuesday January 10th at 6:30pm - 9pm*
> *Where:*
> *Saint Arnold Brewing  Company*
> *2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020*
>
>
> Thanks and 73!
>
>
> Kori Rahman, WX5KR
> *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club*
>
> *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee*
> Cell: (770) 298 8516
>
> kori...@gmail.com
>
>
> 
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Re: [BVARC] January 2023 BVARC Newsletter

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Happy to receive digital.
Marc Reiter,  new member not even a call sign yet


On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 8:46 PM Bruce via BVARC  wrote:

> Well, heck, let me in on the fun as well. I do not need a printed copy of
> the BVARC Newsletter. Club can save on the printing and postage.
>
> 73...bruce
> Past BVARC President  .. long ago
>
> On 1/7/2023 6:39 PM, Ambrose E Fawcett III via BVARC wrote:
>
> You can stop sending to me also, Pump, WA5CYI.
>
> Thanks for doing such a great job for the club.
>
> Pump
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Greg Stevens via BVARC  
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
> Cc: Greg Stevens  
> Sent: Sat, Jan 7, 2023 4:52 pm
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] January 2023 BVARC Newsletter
>
> Same here,
> Greg Stevens
>
> On Jan 7, 2023, at 3:13 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
>  wrote:
>
> 
> gothcha
> Thanks
>
> Eddie
>
> On Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 03:08:10 PM CST, Chris Luppens KG5BBF via
> BVARC   wrote:
>
>
> You all can stop sending me printed version.
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* BVARC   *On
> Behalf Of *Eddie Runner via BVARC
> *Sent:* Monday, January 2, 2023 8:31 PM
> *To:* bvarc@bvarc.org
> *Cc:* Eddie Runner  
> *Subject:* [BVARC] January 2023 BVARC Newsletter
>
>
>
> enjoy
> 
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