[BVARC] meeting

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Is there a club meeting tonight? 


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Re: [BVARC] Mobile antenna tuning question

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Terry, first I would put a swr watt meter (Bird) in line and see what the SWR 
is. Many of the low price meters do poorly on UHF. Having installed 1000s of 
UHF ant on commercial vehicles. They like to be in direct contact with a ground 
plane. If the antenna will detach from its base ( mon or UHF mount) try it on a 
mag mount on the roof and take another reading. I have a headache rack on my 
truck and the UHF antennas did poorly on them, I moved them to the roof and all 
worked great. If you do not have access to a Bird wattmeter I can bring mine to 
the next meeting. Robert KD5YVQ 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of terry leatherland via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 4:57 PM
To: Eddie Runner ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 

Cc: terry leatherland 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Mobile antenna tuning question

 

That wasn’t it.  I used the uhf connector port and it’s still swr off the 
chart. 



 

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On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 10:23 AM, Eddie Runner mailto:eddie.run...@yahoo.com> > wrote:

I would call COMET and see if this is normal...

Eddie (NU5K)

 

On Monday, May 27, 2024 at 06:34:01 PM CDT, terry leatherland via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

I'm sure someone knows about Mobile antennas. Our friends at River Oaks Car 
Stereo for sure. Anthony?

Here is my dilemma , or something I am doing wrong. 

 

I bought this antenna to mount on my new truck. I have a brand new Comet 
analyzer. The antenna is hood lip mounted with a comet Hood mount. 

When I analyze the raw antenna thru its one piece of coax, it is perfect 1.5 or 
less on 2Meters @ 50ohms. 

But when I dial up  to 440 Mhz, the swr and Ohms is off the chart.

My radio is my old reliable Kenwood TMV71 of which I have 3 identical.

 

Shouldn't I be able to just change the band knob to 430 and it read good SWR?  
Do I have to find the resonant point of the upper band and start trimming the 
top length down to 440 good swr?

I'm perplexed or doing something dumb. 

 

Terry

 



 

Terry Leatherland, K5PGF

281-455-8090

Sugar Land, Tx

 


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Re: [BVARC] A bit off topic...but not really

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Allen, most all AC units now use ECM motors for the fans (condenser & evap)
most of these produce some type of RF. The older PSC motors did not. I
looked at your neighbors AC (K5BOU ) several years ago as he had noise
wiping out a part of the 10m band. I traced it to the condenser fan motor.
The unit originally had a PSC motor but late in the manufacture they
installed a ECM motor. ( it still had a duel cap in it but only the herm was
used). Still only a 1 speed unit. But had a ECM motor. Most have gone to ECM
motors to meet energy requirements, although the savings are very small on a
single speed unit. As far as brands go, many are made by a few co and sold
under different names. ICP owns Carrier, Bryant Airquest, Arcoaire,
Comfortmaker, day&Nite, Heal,Keeprite, Tempstar. Ingersoll Rand owns Trane,
American Standard,( made in Tyler TX  Daikin owns Dakin, Goodman, Amana,
Janitrol, GMC. ( Dakin AC made in Waller TX) Johnson Controls make York,
Colman, Evcon  Rheem owns Rheem, Ruud, Friedrich, Weatherking Surecomfort.
As far as the difference in a 17 & 20 Seer In the end you will not save much
with the 20 and they have more stuff that fails.  I like Trane,Daikin,Rheem
in that order. All make OK systems, most all have a no frills brand Carrier,
Bryant. Rheem, Ruud Daikin Goodman

Robert Kd5yvq

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Allen Brier via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2024 6:01 PM
To: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
; ctd...@lists.kkn.net
Cc: n...@earthlink.net
Subject: [BVARC] A bit off topic...but not really

 

The time has come to replace my 19 year old air conditioner at the house. I
am considering the choices of 2-speed vs. variable speed. Has anyone out
there had any bad experiences with variable speed AC units generating RF
noise interference, what you did about it if you had it, what brands are
good vs. not so good on this issue? Also looking at 17 SEER vs. 20
SEER.quite a price difference. (My old one is 13 SEER). 

 

Any input would be appreciated.

 

73,

 

Allen R. Brier N5XZ

1515 Windloch Lane

Richmond, TX 77406

713-705-4801

 

 


 
 

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Re: [BVARC] 2618

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Also, There is a live feed camera at tower 26 which is where the passenger main 
parts from the Freight main east of downtown. Train will pass here as it comes 
into HOUSTON. 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqq-1HPjJ2o 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Robert Polinski via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2024 12:23 AM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: Robert Polinski 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 2618

 

I hope to have an update in the AM. Last notice I got was it leaves Shreveport 
at noon tomorrow, arrive Kendleton sat evening. Spend all Sunday there and 
leave to Victoria 8 am. The route shows it going thru the Amtrak Depot, witch 
should be late in the afternoon Sat. Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via BVARC
Sent: Friday, May 24, 2024 10:34 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) mailto:marvin.su...@abc.com> 
>
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 2618

 

Any Ham Steam train chasers? What frequency? I’ll monitor 146.940 and UP 
Glidden Sub 160.770 MHZ. 

Thanks

Marvin N5RKW

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On May 15, 2024, at 12:25 AM, Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) mailto:marvin.su...@abc.com> > wrote:

 Thanks Robert! 

They built a pretty impressive intermodal facility in Kendleton. Glidden sub 
comms on 160.770.

Marvin

N5RKW 

Sent from my iPhone

 

On May 14, 2024, at 10:52 PM, Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

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I will keep you informed as the date gets closer. I am a subcontractor for UP 
and they will keep me advised as they enter UP trackage. After it passes thru 
Rosenburg about 2 Miles it enters CPKC trackage. About 15-20 years ago KCS 
bought the Victoria sub from SP (UP). The track  went to Wharton but had been 
removed completely Bare grass, from Wharton to Victoria. KCS re-laid the track 
and now runs that line.  Robert

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 9:51 PM
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Cc: Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) mailto:marvin.su...@abc.com> 
>
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 2618

 

Any idea what time it’ll cross the BRAZOS River at Richmond?

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On May 14, 2024, at 9:58 AM, John Parmalee via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

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I have seen the KC  on UP tracks in Houston, on  the bridge over I 45,  I think 
they have trackage rights to complete their system.  This is quite a trip they 
have taken.  I remember chasing The Royal Hudson through the mountains from los 
Angeles.  I remember the engineer saying at a stop that we were doing a good 
job of keeping up but their orders on the flat land was 75 and this was in the 
days of 55mph. It was now 5:00 AM and I had worked all night so I went home.  
There should be a lot of good chasing on 59 down south.  

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Robert Polinski via BVARC
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 6:27 PM
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Cc: Robert Polinski mailto:emdhous...@suddenlinkmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 2618

 

Just note, it has no official stops in Houston as CPKC has no customers or 
track in Houston. Shreveport Is the nearest CPKC track to the east & Rosenburg 
to the west. They use trackage rights to pass thru Houston. I did note they use 
the passenger main thru downtown so they will go thru the Amtrak Depot. They 
may spend the night here but there will not be any train show here. They will 
have to make stops for water, which they select as per the water quality as 
well as access, maybe the depot. When UP 844 past thru, they filled up at the 
Bellaire Blvd. crossing using Bellaire water. Robert

 

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of John Parmalee via BVARC
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 5:25 PM
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Cc: jparma...@aol.com <mailto:jparma...@aol.com> 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 2618

 

PLEASE KEEP UP POSTED, WOULS LOVE TO SEE IT. 

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of wb5itt via BVARC
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 3:08 PM
To: BVARC@bvarc.org <mailto:BVARC@bvarc.org> 
Cc: wb5itt mailto:wb5...@att.net> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 2618

 

 

It's the 2816

 

The route map and info is at 

Only Texas stop planned so far is Laredo 

 

Chris WB5ITT 

 

 

Sent via my Samsung Galaxy S10e, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone..so 
there! 😂

 

 

Re: [BVARC] 2618

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

I hope to have an update in the AM. Last notice I got was it leaves Shreveport 
at noon tomorrow, arrive Kendleton sat evening. Spend all Sunday there and 
leave to Victoria 8 am. The route shows it going thru the Amtrak Depot, witch 
should be late in the afternoon Sat. Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via 
BVARC
Sent: Friday, May 24, 2024 10:34 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 2618

 

Any Ham Steam train chasers? What frequency? I’ll monitor 146.940 and UP 
Glidden Sub 160.770 MHZ. 

Thanks

Marvin N5RKW

Sent from my iPhone





On May 15, 2024, at 12:25 AM, Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) mailto:marvin.su...@abc.com> > wrote:

 Thanks Robert! 

They built a pretty impressive intermodal facility in Kendleton. Glidden sub 
comms on 160.770.

Marvin

N5RKW 

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On May 14, 2024, at 10:52 PM, Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

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I will keep you informed as the date gets closer. I am a subcontractor for UP 
and they will keep me advised as they enter UP trackage. After it passes thru 
Rosenburg about 2 Miles it enters CPKC trackage. About 15-20 years ago KCS 
bought the Victoria sub from SP (UP). The track  went to Wharton but had been 
removed completely Bare grass, from Wharton to Victoria. KCS re-laid the track 
and now runs that line.  Robert

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 9:51 PM
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Cc: Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) mailto:marvin.su...@abc.com> 
>
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 2618

 

Any idea what time it’ll cross the BRAZOS River at Richmond?

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On May 14, 2024, at 9:58 AM, John Parmalee via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

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I have seen the KC  on UP tracks in Houston, on  the bridge over I 45,  I think 
they have trackage rights to complete their system.  This is quite a trip they 
have taken.  I remember chasing The Royal Hudson through the mountains from los 
Angeles.  I remember the engineer saying at a stop that we were doing a good 
job of keeping up but their orders on the flat land was 75 and this was in the 
days of 55mph. It was now 5:00 AM and I had worked all night so I went home.  
There should be a lot of good chasing on 59 down south.  

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Robert Polinski via BVARC
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 6:27 PM
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Cc: Robert Polinski mailto:emdhous...@suddenlinkmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 2618

 

Just note, it has no official stops in Houston as CPKC has no customers or 
track in Houston. Shreveport Is the nearest CPKC track to the east & Rosenburg 
to the west. They use trackage rights to pass thru Houston. I did note they use 
the passenger main thru downtown so they will go thru the Amtrak Depot. They 
may spend the night here but there will not be any train show here. They will 
have to make stops for water, which they select as per the water quality as 
well as access, maybe the depot. When UP 844 past thru, they filled up at the 
Bellaire Blvd. crossing using Bellaire water. Robert

 

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of John Parmalee via BVARC
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 5:25 PM
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Cc: jparma...@aol.com <mailto:jparma...@aol.com> 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 2618

 

PLEASE KEEP UP POSTED, WOULS LOVE TO SEE IT. 

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of wb5itt via BVARC
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 3:08 PM
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Cc: wb5itt mailto:wb5...@att.net> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 2618

 

 

It's the 2816

 

The route map and info is at 

Only Texas stop planned so far is Laredo 

 

Chris WB5ITT 

 

 

Sent via my Samsung Galaxy S10e, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone..so 
there! 😂

 

 

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From: Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > 

Date: 5/13/24 2:28 PM (GMT-06:00) 

To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > 

Cc: Robert Polinski mailto:emdhous...@cebridge.net> > 

Subject: [BVARC] 2618 

 

CPKC Steam locomotive 2618 will be passing thru Houston between May 25-27 exact 
time & date unknown at this time. Will advise as info comes in. Route takes it 
from Beaumont down the tracks next to Hy 

Re: [BVARC] Emergency preparness

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Back about 10 yrs ago. When there was a chance of bad weather, there was a 
skywarn net activated by the NWS Galveston, A Ham would man the ham station at 
the League City office,  an take reports of bad weather, flooding or other 
weather related damage. He would also report any weather related items hams 
needed to know. This was run as a net on the Saltgrass Link System (back when 
it was active) Most of the time one ham was the net control (do not remember 
his call) he used the Galveston Weather Station call. This was a great service, 
and you always knew where to tune for weather service info. During hurricane 
IKE I was station at the Humble FD, the FD stopped making calls when the winds 
reached 85mph.  Since the City of Humble is close to the airport, and the NWS 
has a wind speed gage at the airport, I via, ham radio, asked the weather 
service when the wind reached 85. and advised the fire dept. They were 
impressed that I could communicate with the NWS directly. I would like to see 
that service back. At that time the League City office had 2 fully equipped Ham 
stations, and actively recruited hams to train and use there stations. The used 
many of the reports hams supplied to advise the news media as to the conditions 
of the streets, neighborhoods  & areas. It was great service. Tell me if you 
would like to see this service back? We can do it on the 146.940 as well as 
other repeaters. Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Chris Medlin via BVARC
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2024 3:37 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Chris Medlin ; Jeff Greer ; 
K5BOU ; leema...@me.com
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Emergency preparness

 

No guarantee that you will have cell service after an event. 

Definitely raises an awareness that we should do a better job of socializing 
what frequencies have the EmComm activities on them… in a more constant manner 
during the off season. 

 

Drops $00.02

73/Chris/AC5CM

 

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Behalf Of Jeff Greer via BVARC
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2024 3:32 PM
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Cc: Jeff Greer mailto:gree...@hotmail.com> >; K5BOU 
mailto:phili...@k5bou.net> >; leema...@me.com 
 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Emergency preparness

 

...or a mobile phone with a cellular connection...

  _  

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behalf of K5BOU via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2024 1:18 PM
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Cc: K5BOU mailto:phili...@k5bou.net> >; leema...@me.com 
  mailto:leema...@me.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Emergency preparness 

 

To check the group.ie you will need power for your router or wifi. 

 

 

 

 

K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont

Houston|Texas|USA|

https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/

 

 

On May 17, 2024, at 13:16, Lee Glassman WA5LEE via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

Just for the record, we were tasked by Harris County OEM (TranStar) with 
opening and monitoring an emergency net from around 1930 hours. Originally to 
be on the 147.000 citywide repeater, we learned that the antenna took some 
major damage, and the transmit footprint was seriously degraded.

We then sent an announcement through groups.io to the members of the STX 
District 14 group that we were opening the net on the RoseHill 146.720 
repeater. We ran it last night until 2300, stood down until 0700 today, and we 
are still monitoring it for emergency traffic or damage/power outages, etc..

We have a direct WebEOC line into HC OEM, and all emergency messages get 
instantly routed to them.

 

So….. Just an FYI, for those of you within range of H-Town, you can always 
check the Groups.io for STXARESD14 for any nets that may be stood up in an 
event..

 

Be safe out there, folks!

 

WA5LEE 

Lee Glassman, ARRL VE, COM-L, COM-T, AUXCOMM, NREMT #E3525310

Tomball, Texas

  https://wa5lee.com

Pronouns: Him/He

HCOHSEM AUXCOMM

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Cathy Steinberg via BVARC
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2024 12:51 PM
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Cc: Cathy Steinberg mailto:cathyksteinb...@mac.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Emergency preparness

 

Last night a limb fell on some electrical wires behind  a house across the 
street from where my daughter lives in West Houston. There were flashes and 
spark like explosions happening over and over. Two houses were in jeopardy of 
catching fire. 

 

My daughter and several neighbors called 911,311, Centerpoint Energy for over 
an hour and could not get anyone to answer. 

 

When my daughter called me to tell me about it, I got on my radio and nobody 
was available to respond. 

 

I then tried a GMRS channel and there were 2 people monitoring the calls. I 
gave them the address and within 15 minutes a constable and fire department 
showed up. A couple o

Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships: One lane now open

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

>From what I heard, one leg of the road bridge was slightly damage, but part
of the long unused railroad bridge fell on the barge. They closed on lane
prior to further inspection after the barge is moved. Robert

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of JP Pritchard via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 3:36 PM
To: BRAZOS CLUB 
Cc: JP Pritchard 
Subject: [BVARC] Museum Ships: One lane now open

One lane of Pelican Island Causeway reopens after barge hits bridge

The bridge connects the north side of Galveston Island just west of the Port
of Galveston with the south side of Pelican Island. Some people were
stranded for hours.
https://www.khou.com/mobile/article/news/local/pelican-island-causeway-bridg
e-galveston-texas/285-7ae769e4-136d-4a6d-bd9b-5778dfa6f1bd

Article shared from the KHOU app, download the app today at
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Re: [BVARC] Old 150watt DC to AC converter.

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

I have a 12 to 19v adapter made by Tarrus that allows me to plug my Dell laptop 
into a 12v power. It is more efficient than going to 120vac It was not very 
expensive . Look at amazon Need to know what power your laptop uses They range 
from USB-C to (like mine) 19v  Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of John Denison via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 8:31 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: John Denison 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Old 150watt DC to AC converter.

 

I used a UPS that had a modified sine wave inverter and it made my laptop 
charger run excessively hot. That was one time during a Field Day event, so I 
don't know if it would have shortened the life of the charger. Currently I am 
using a pure sine wave inverter made by Samlex and the laptop charger plugged 
into that inverter feels like room temperature.

73
John Denison
KD5YOU

On 5/14/2024 8:21 PM, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC wrote:

I found a old 150watt DC to AC converter.It's a good 10 to 15 years old and 
has never been used.

 

Looking to use it to power the AC adapter/charger for my laptop.IT's rated 
for 130watts. 

 

I'm guessing it's a modified sinewave inverter due to the age. Will this 
thing harm my laptop/charger.

 



 

Thanks

 

Rudy Ackerman 

KF5QYG






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Re: [BVARC] 2618

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

I will keep you informed as the date gets closer. I am a subcontractor for UP 
and they will keep me advised as they enter UP trackage. After it passes thru 
Rosenburg about 2 Miles it enters CPKC trackage. About 15-20 years ago KCS 
bought the Victoria sub from SP (UP). The track  went to Wharton but had been 
removed completely Bare grass, from Wharton to Victoria. KCS re-laid the track 
and now runs that line.  Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via 
BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 9:51 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 2618

 

Any idea what time it’ll cross the BRAZOS River at Richmond?

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On May 14, 2024, at 9:58 AM, John Parmalee via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

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I have seen the KC  on UP tracks in Houston, on  the bridge over I 45,  I think 
they have trackage rights to complete their system.  This is quite a trip they 
have taken.  I remember chasing The Royal Hudson through the mountains from los 
Angeles.  I remember the engineer saying at a stop that we were doing a good 
job of keeping up but their orders on the flat land was 75 and this was in the 
days of 55mph. It was now 5:00 AM and I had worked all night so I went home.  
There should be a lot of good chasing on 59 down south.  

 

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Subject: Re: [BVARC] 2618

 

Just note, it has no official stops in Houston as CPKC has no customers or 
track in Houston. Shreveport Is the nearest CPKC track to the east & Rosenburg 
to the west. They use trackage rights to pass thru Houston. I did note they use 
the passenger main thru downtown so they will go thru the Amtrak Depot. They 
may spend the night here but there will not be any train show here. They will 
have to make stops for water, which they select as per the water quality as 
well as access, maybe the depot. When UP 844 past thru, they filled up at the 
Bellaire Blvd. crossing using Bellaire water. Robert

 

 

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Subject: Re: [BVARC] 2618

 

PLEASE KEEP UP POSTED, WOULS LOVE TO SEE IT. 

 

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Subject: Re: [BVARC] 2618

 

 

It's the 2816

 

The route map and info is at 

Only Texas stop planned so far is Laredo 

 

Chris WB5ITT 

 

 

Sent via my Samsung Galaxy S10e, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone..so 
there! 😂

 

 

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Subject: [BVARC] 2618 

 

CPKC Steam locomotive 2618 will be passing thru Houston between May 25-27 exact 
time & date unknown at this time. Will advise as info comes in. Route takes it 
from Beaumont down the tracks next to Hy 90 ( east of Houston) thru Houston, 
thru the Heights

Thru memorial park, Bellaire, Rosenburg, Victoria. As I get more info I will 
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Re: [BVARC] 2618

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Just note, it has no official stops in Houston as CPKC has no customers or 
track in Houston. Shreveport Is the nearest CPKC track to the east & Rosenburg 
to the west. They use trackage rights to pass thru Houston. I did note they use 
the passenger main thru downtown so they will go thru the Amtrak Depot. They 
may spend the night here but there will not be any train show here. They will 
have to make stops for water, which they select as per the water quality as 
well as access, maybe the depot. When UP 844 past thru, they filled up at the 
Bellaire Blvd. crossing using Bellaire water. Robert

 

 

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Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 5:25 PM
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Subject: Re: [BVARC] 2618

 

PLEASE KEEP UP POSTED, WOULS LOVE TO SEE IT. 

 

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Behalf Of wb5itt via BVARC
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It's the 2816

 

The route map and info is at 

Only Texas stop planned so far is Laredo 

 

Chris WB5ITT 

 

 

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there! 😂

 

 

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Subject: [BVARC] 2618 

 

CPKC Steam locomotive 2618 will be passing thru Houston between May 25-27 exact 
time & date unknown at this time. Will advise as info comes in. Route takes it 
from Beaumont down the tracks next to Hy 90 ( east of Houston) thru Houston, 
thru the Heights

Thru memorial park, Bellaire, Rosenburg, Victoria. As I get more info I will 
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[BVARC] 2618

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

CPKC Steam locomotive 2618 will be passing thru Houston between May 25-27
exact time & date unknown at this time. Will advise as info comes in. Route
takes it from Beaumont down the tracks next to Hy 90 ( east of Houston) thru
Houston, thru the Heights

Thru memorial park, Bellaire, Rosenburg, Victoria. As I get more info I will
post it. Robert KD5YVQ  


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Re: [BVARC] Antenna prewire house

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

The type of wire is not important in bonding applications. The object of 
bonding is to prevent potential voltages from 2 different grounds. In the event 
of a lightning strike, you want all grounding systems to be at the same 
potential.  This relates to safety & equipment protection, not RF grounding. 
Example, if your electrical service ground has a resistance of 3 ohms (NEC 
requires it to be 4 ohms or less) and your ham station ground is 1 ohm, if 
lightning strikes the power lines on the next block, the surge coming in the 
power  line to your home will be seeking your ground rod at your home. This 
surge will not be the full current of the strike, as ohms law is in effect, 
resistance of the ckt limits the current. If the strike sees your house ground 
at 3 ohms, but the ham ground is 1 ohm, It will take whatever path it needs to 
that lower resistance ground, that means thru your radio or any other equipment 
that has both a electrical ground (3 wire cord) & a ham station  ground 
(antenna system) The bonding between these 2 grounds makes the surge see the 
low resistance of the combined grounds and greatly lowers the chance it will 
take a path thru your equipment. Robert 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of John Holmes via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2024 11:06 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: John Holmes ; Rick Hiller 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Antenna prewire house

 

Use braided copper for bonding but minimum AWG6 wire for external grounding and 
lightning protection. 

Every single ground system in the N0AX book suggests wire not braid. 

 

The two are totally different animals

 

 

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behalf of Rick Hiller via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 10:50
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Cc: Rick Hiller mailto:rickhille...@gmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Antenna prewire house

John is correct...

Have a read of  ARRL Publication by  H. Ward Silver, N0AX,  Grounding and 
Bonding for the Radio Amateur 

and 

The Radio Hotel in the BVARC Beacon Sept 2023   Conductors for Grounding 
written by the folks at Georgia Copper.

find it on the BVARC.org Tech Pages at 

https://bvarc.org/rh/rh_2309.pdf

 

73...Rick  W5RH

 

 

 

 

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I think copper strap is better.  Look at any broadcast facility where there is 
high power and you will find copper strap..  Check out George Copper

 

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Subject: Re: [BVARC] Antenna prewire house

 

Make sure that ether you or your electrician, run a #6 wire from the electrical 
ground to any ground rods you install at your ham system. They need to be 
bonded together. Robert

 

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Subject: Re: [BVARC] Antenna prewire house

 

I'm not answering what you asked, but for a new 2nd story install  I will 
suggest you put a good deep copper ground rod in the ground directly below the 
shack window and run a good copper conductor, I think wide flat copper braided 
is best (? is that still the consensus?), and ground all chassis to that 
ground.  Being up on the second story can present RF-in-the-shack problems if 
you don't have a very good low inductance path to ground.

ROD / W5IE




Rod Neumann (832)444-0192
ALLogic Inc. / AdorStore

PO Box 217

NEW ULM, TX 78950

 

 

 

On Thu, Feb 22, 2024 at 10:05 AM Chuck via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Building new house 2 story with radio room upstairs was thinking of bringing 
cables in under the eve near the peek was looking for any advice and what type 
of device with the connectors to buy…..new to ham radio so not much experience 
any help appreciated .

 

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KF5UXP

 


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Re: [BVARC] Antenna prewire house

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Make sure that ether you or your electrician, run a #6 wire from the electrical 
ground to any ground rods you install at your ham system. They need to be 
bonded together. Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Rod Neumann via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2024 12:37 PM
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Subject: Re: [BVARC] Antenna prewire house

 

I'm not answering what you asked, but for a new 2nd story install  I will 
suggest you put a good deep copper ground rod in the ground directly below the 
shack window and run a good copper conductor, I think wide flat copper braided 
is best (? is that still the consensus?), and ground all chassis to that 
ground.  Being up on the second story can present RF-in-the-shack problems if 
you don't have a very good low inductance path to ground.

ROD / W5IE




Rod Neumann (832)444-0192
ALLogic Inc. / AdorStore

PO Box 217

NEW ULM, TX 78950

 

 

 

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Building new house 2 story with radio room upstairs was thinking of bringing 
cables in under the eve near the peek was looking for any advice and what type 
of device with the connectors to buy…..new to ham radio so not much experience 
any help appreciated .

 

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KF5UXP

 


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Re: [BVARC] the phase out of landline phone service

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They are not phasing out landlines, just copper POTS lines. Landlines still
come in other forms, by way of fiber or coax. The cost of installing and
maintaining copper wires, 1 pr from your house to the switching station,
where it is converted to fiber anyway, is very high. The only advantage of a
POTS line is that it goes to a fixed location, which can be easily located
by the 911 system. All other phone connections are VOIP. The phone or IP
address must offer a location, ether by a connected GPS (most cell phones)
or by a firmware programmed into the phone. A hi rise bldg. with 600 POTS
lines needs a 600 pr cable to serve it all the way back to the  exchange.
With VOIP needs only 1 fiber cable. If you have a new subdivision that has
FTTH (fiber to the home) that has 1000 homes, current regulations require
the POTS carrier to provide copper pair, even though few if any will use
them. Lots of money installed for few users. The reason to change the
regulations is so if every on the block has some source of internet service,
byway of fiber, coax or wireless, and you still use a POTS line and the 100
pr cable fails on your street, they do not have to replace the cable, just
put fiber in an a VOIP phone or VOIP to POTS converter. I like POTS lines,
but times change & so does equipment. Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Chris Medlin via BVARC
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Subject: [BVARC] the phase out of landline phone service

 

I heard this story in the news this week.. that landline phones were being
phased out.. that cellular is king. and even though I haven't had a home
landline in years, I do know the power of having one in times of
infrastructural crisis. so this story just adds that extra validation of the
importance of Ham Radio in the event of infrastructure outage.

When all else fails, Ham Radio. 

 

 
 "Don't let them drop us!"
Landline users protest AT&T copper retirement plan | Ars Technica

 

Enjoy!

73

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Re: [BVARC] Pre-hamfest offering

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Scott, how long are the spools of RG8x. Robert

 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Scott Medbury via BVARC
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Subject: [BVARC] Pre-hamfest offering

 

I have 2 spools of RG8x I do not need and would like to sell for $10 each. No 
connectors are included.

 

I also have a length of LMR 600 at least 50 feet long. Gently used with PL259 
on each end. $100. 

 

If interested I can bring to the meeting on Thursday. 

 

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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [HoustonScan] Help needed off topic

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Maybe grounded internally. Most all lightbars come with an external ground due 
to the mounting (clamps not bolted)

Those older bars many times had 2 hot leads due to their high current draw. 
Most of the bulbs are 50 watts,  4 amps per bulb. Many had been modified by the 
departments or persons that used them. I donated one to the Richmond TX police 
department BBQ team. My Nephew is a Richmond PD officer  I installed a power 
supply in the bar, it had a power cord exit the bottom and you just plugged it 
in. If you just want the effect you can replace the bulbs with lower watt 
bulbs. May require you to remove the lens and check the connections. If you 
still cannot figure it out, I can arrange a time to look at it. Robert 

 

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Hi Robert 

It has 2 red and no black leads.

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I installed many back in the day when all I did was Fire & Police installs. Due 
note they require upwards to 30 a to power them. Is the pigtail still out the 
bottom of the bar? If so, how many conductors is it? These bars were ordered 
with many configurations, Take-down lights alley lights, an such. Most had a 
ground and each wire controlled each light. Many also had a siren speaker 
wiring. Robert KD5YVQ

 

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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Please Identify this antenna ?

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

That is a Channel Master TV antenna. Do not hook to your ham radio and 
transmit. Bad things will happen. The small end should be pointed to the 
antenna farm in southwest Houston. You will pick up 25-51 channels on your TV. 
TV must be set to receive local stations and you will have to do an channel 
scan. Unless you are near the stations, the antenna works much better outside. 
Antennas mounted in the attic seldom work well. Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Tarek Amine via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 8:18 AM
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Subject: [BVARC] Fwd: Please Identify this antenna ?

 

Second attempt.  Typed the address wrong. 😑 

Thank you.  

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Subject: Please Identify this antenna ?

 

Hi All,

 

While inspecting the attic for antenna option I noticed this existing antenna 
that was left over from previous owner.  Can anyone tell me what is it? How to 
test? Should I hook a radio directly to try and get out might that damage the 
radio without know what it is?

Thank you for your input. 

 

I am attaching a picture and a video.  

 

Many thanks 

Tarek (KJ5DMN)

 

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[BVARC] EV Batteries

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Watch if you own anything with a Li battery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIXTP-TgPEw  we will save the planet by
burning it.  Robert


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Re: [BVARC] Need Assistance

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/support/knowledge-base/universal-licensing-system-uls-resources/how-obtain-official
 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of rodney martinez via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2024 1:58 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: rodney martinez 
Subject: [BVARC] Need Assistance

 

I am trying to download an official copy of my license to submit the State of 
Texas for Vanity License Plates.  But the ULS does not seem to be working when 
I click on "File Online" which manages licenses.  It just circles non-stop.  Am 
I looking in the right link to get a copy?  Any advice is greatly appeciated.

 

73's

Rod Martinez

NK5Q

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 

 


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Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

The main advantage of not having a large club owning the repeater is first, all 
the funds collected go only to the repeater upkeep, If a repair or replacement 
is needed I just go get one, no voting on what or how much to spend, The 
current machine has never been off-line more than a day or two due to 
malfunction ( not power or site work, to which I have no control) There have 
been several back ups used as is currently (provided by N5VCX ) while I service 
both the main and backup, one had bad coupling caps, backup needed tuning and 
programming. The uhf repeater needed a cooling fan replaced and output FETs. I 
am currently looking at controllers to allow coupling of both machines, as UHF 
tends to work with HT better, Also will enable the UHF to have outside linking. 
If anyone has any ideas to what they would like their repeater to do, feel free 
to email me. I am proud to say that with all the help and support it is one of 
the better used machines in the Houston area Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Chris Medlin via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 10:02 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Chris Medlin ; Robert Polinski 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

 

Hey Robert,

When I move to a new city/town, I float around on various repeaters and then I 
typically land on one that has activity. I always join the associated club to 
help fund the rpt. But then nearly a year later everyone tells me that bvarc 
doesn’t “own” the repeater. I grew up with a ham dad who always owned and 
maintained vhf and uhf repeaters and I saw firsthand what it took to keep 
things running. (I was a very young flashlight holder in a very tiny outhouse 
size closet on pallets under the water tower during outages at night.) My 
experience over the years was that a ham club membership just got me annual 
voting rights and a newsletter… but I was pleasantly surprised to discover this 
group is quite active with events and things always happening to keep people 
involved, even though I don’t have time to participate in many. 

 

I’ll continue to be a bvarc member, but I will also be donating separately to 
the repeater fund.   Thanks for all your hard work keeping the proverbial 
wheels from falling off..

 

Chris/AC5CM 

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Robert Polinski via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9:30 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Robert Polinski mailto:emdhous...@suddenlinkmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

 

Or how bout the repeater users (all repeaters ) not donating to the repeaters!! 
 lol

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Eddie Runner via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9:09 PM
To: David Lira via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >; 
bva...@bvarc.org <mailto:bva...@bvarc.org> 
Cc: Eddie Runner mailto:eddie.run...@yahoo.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

 

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

 

 

 

now, what about the folks that tie up 

the repeater and refuse to join BVARC?

 

 

It was kind of a joke, and something a few might pick up on..

some folks that are REAL ACTIVE are just not BVARC members (yet)

Even some of the best complainers sometimes are not BVARC members.

 

Eddie (NU5K)

 

 

 

 

 


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Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Like every thing I have done with many clubs, 10% do the work, 20% complain how 
the 10% do & 70% keep quiet.  

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Eddie Runner via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9:09 PM
To: David Lira via BVARC ; bva...@bvarc.org
Cc: Eddie Runner 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

 

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

 

 

 

now, what about the folks that tie up 

the repeater and refuse to join BVARC?

 

 

It was kind of a joke, and something a few might pick up on..

some folks that are REAL ACTIVE are just not BVARC members (yet)

Even some of the best complainers sometimes are not BVARC members.

 

Eddie (NU5K)

 

 

 

 

 


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Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Or how bout the repeater users (all repeaters ) not donating to the repeaters!! 
 lol

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Eddie Runner via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9:09 PM
To: David Lira via BVARC ; bva...@bvarc.org
Cc: Eddie Runner 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

 

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

 

 

 

now, what about the folks that tie up 

the repeater and refuse to join BVARC?

 

 

It was kind of a joke, and something a few might pick up on..

some folks that are REAL ACTIVE are just not BVARC members (yet)

Even some of the best complainers sometimes are not BVARC members.

 

Eddie (NU5K)

 

 

 

 

 


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Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Just replying to the post, It kind of bashed all my help and made me look as a 
dictator! The repeater belongs to the users. Like you. I just keep it on the 
air. Sorry to get off topic. Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of anthony moro via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 7:33 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: anthony moro 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

 

Again yall are getting off topic. The topic was not about repeaters. It was 
about members supporting the club. How do yall go from supporting the club to 
repeaters that don't belong to the club?

 

On Tue, Jan 16, 2024, 7:20 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Technically, Chris you are wrong. The PRRL is many people not just me. I hold 
the role of trustee, but the repeater is property of the PRRL members. There 
are many who I could not do without. Several have made big donations that are 
not BVARC members, but BVARC has helped greatly in the operations of the 
machine. Mike Hardwick has given many hrs helping me with keeping the repeater 
going. I currently have both the main repeater and the UHF machine in my shop 
for repairs. As you know it takes service monitor, scopes & special solder 
equipment to repair these radios, to which I have. Last tower work cost over 
$8000. 00 (2014) and will be required in the near future. An antenna may run 
$800 to $1000 These a commercial rated ant not your GP6. Takes lots of $$ to 
run one. I am grateful for the donations I get, from BVARC members or not. 
During hurricane Reta the repeater bldg. was destroyed. Leaving the repeater in 
6 inches of water, The next lunch bunch (advertised on the BVARC but not a 
BVARC event. ) money was collected to purchase a new repeater, most coming from 
non BVARC members. The 146.940 and the 443.825 repeaters are open to all hams, 
BVARC members & non members. Donations are welcome large or small. You can 
donate VIA the BVARC web page. Robert KD5YVQ Trustee of the 146.940 & 443.825 
Repeaters

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of wb5itt via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2024 11:29 AM
To: David Lira via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: wb5itt mailto:wb5...@att.net> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

 

Technically, the 146.94 repeater is not owned nor operated by BVARC... It is 
licensed to the old Pasadena Radio Relay League which was started back in the 
late 1960s or early '70s when the repeater originally came on the air... Even 
though it's still under a club call it is technically owned by an individual 
who is the trustee of the call sign on the repeater.. too bad it can't get its 
old WR5ABX call back... I wish I could get my old WR5AOK call back 

 

BVARC only uses the 146.94 rptr as it's home channel.

 

Chris WB5ITT

Trustee/owner W5APX system 

146.94 BPT and 146.88 LCH

and soon 146.96 Devers, all 100Hz

 

Sent via my Samsung Galaxy S10e, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone..so 
there! 😂

 

 

 Original message 

From: David Lira via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > 

Date: 1/13/24 11:18 AM (GMT-06:00) 

To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
> 

Cc: David Lira mailto:k5db...@gmail.com> > 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ? 

 

I personally don't have much interest in attending meetings or banquets as that 
is not why I joined the club. 

 

I joined because I used the 146.94 repeater and met some nice folks who I 
wanted to meet, learn from and attend pota events with all of which I have 
done. As a side note one member benefit I've genuinely enjoyed is the monthly 
newsletter, kudos to whomever publishes it.

 

If I was a non member I would be inclined to navigate to the bvarc website and 
donate to the 146.94 repeater and pota funds directly. After all it is possible 
to financially support the infrastructure without joining the club. Everyone 
has their individual reasons for joining or not, I however chose to join and 
donate. 

 

Regards,

David Lira - K5DBL 

 

On Sat, Jan 13, 2024, 09:36 Eddie Runner via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Simply  put...

 

ALL OF THEM.

 

By Paying club dues the membership is SUPPORTING BVARC.. 

The money from membership is what keeps this club alive.. 

 

Some folks may not be able to attend meetings,

Some may not be able to attend our events..

Some folks might even live in a different state..

 

WIsh they could all attend

WIsh they could all be involved

 

But at least we have their support!!  

 

THANK YOU

 

Eddie Runner (NU5K)

BVARC Life Member

 

now, what about the folks that tie up 

the repeater and refuse to join BVARC?

 

ha ha, I say welcome !

 

 


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Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Technically, Chris you are wrong. The PRRL is many people not just me. I hold 
the role of trustee, but the repeater is property of the PRRL members. There 
are many who I could not do without. Several have made big donations that are 
not BVARC members, but BVARC has helped greatly in the operations of the 
machine. Mike Hardwick has given many hrs helping me with keeping the repeater 
going. I currently have both the main repeater and the UHF machine in my shop 
for repairs. As you know it takes service monitor, scopes & special solder 
equipment to repair these radios, to which I have. Last tower work cost over 
$8000. 00 (2014) and will be required in the near future. An antenna may run 
$800 to $1000 These a commercial rated ant not your GP6. Takes lots of $$ to 
run one. I am grateful for the donations I get, from BVARC members or not. 
During hurricane Reta the repeater bldg. was destroyed. Leaving the repeater in 
6 inches of water, The next lunch bunch (advertised on the BVARC but not a 
BVARC event. ) money was collected to purchase a new repeater, most coming from 
non BVARC members. The 146.940 and the 443.825 repeaters are open to all hams, 
BVARC members & non members. Donations are welcome large or small. You can 
donate VIA the BVARC web page. Robert KD5YVQ Trustee of the 146.940 & 443.825 
Repeaters

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of wb5itt via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2024 11:29 AM
To: David Lira via BVARC 
Cc: wb5itt 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

 

Technically, the 146.94 repeater is not owned nor operated by BVARC... It is 
licensed to the old Pasadena Radio Relay League which was started back in the 
late 1960s or early '70s when the repeater originally came on the air... Even 
though it's still under a club call it is technically owned by an individual 
who is the trustee of the call sign on the repeater.. too bad it can't get its 
old WR5ABX call back... I wish I could get my old WR5AOK call back 

 

BVARC only uses the 146.94 rptr as it's home channel.

 

Chris WB5ITT

Trustee/owner W5APX system 

146.94 BPT and 146.88 LCH

and soon 146.96 Devers, all 100Hz

 

Sent via my Samsung Galaxy S10e, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone..so 
there! 😂

 

 

 Original message 

From: David Lira via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > 

Date: 1/13/24 11:18 AM (GMT-06:00) 

To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
> 

Cc: David Lira mailto:k5db...@gmail.com> > 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ? 

 

I personally don't have much interest in attending meetings or banquets as that 
is not why I joined the club. 

 

I joined because I used the 146.94 repeater and met some nice folks who I 
wanted to meet, learn from and attend pota events with all of which I have 
done. As a side note one member benefit I've genuinely enjoyed is the monthly 
newsletter, kudos to whomever publishes it.

 

If I was a non member I would be inclined to navigate to the bvarc website and 
donate to the 146.94 repeater and pota funds directly. After all it is possible 
to financially support the infrastructure without joining the club. Everyone 
has their individual reasons for joining or not, I however chose to join and 
donate. 

 

Regards,

David Lira - K5DBL 

 

On Sat, Jan 13, 2024, 09:36 Eddie Runner via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Simply  put...

 

ALL OF THEM.

 

By Paying club dues the membership is SUPPORTING BVARC.. 

The money from membership is what keeps this club alive.. 

 

Some folks may not be able to attend meetings,

Some may not be able to attend our events..

Some folks might even live in a different state..

 

WIsh they could all attend

WIsh they could all be involved

 

But at least we have their support!!  

 

THANK YOU

 

Eddie Runner (NU5K)

BVARC Life Member

 

now, what about the folks that tie up 

the repeater and refuse to join BVARC?

 

ha ha, I say welcome !

 

 


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bvarc@bvarc.org

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

For all you x AT&T guys would make a good ham shack

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Re: [BVARC] Techniques for mitigating Lightning

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Buy some good quality surge protectors. Make sure they have a protected
light on them. Tripp-Lite good brand. Most surge protectors use MOVs to
absorb the surge. If hit, they can be destroyed and you will never know it.
The protector will continue to pass  power but offer no protection. Higher
quality protectors will have a protected light on them, when the surge hits
it will blow a fuse causing the light to go out indicating a surge damaged
the MOV. You need to replace the surge protector when the protected light is
out. Robert

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Fox Danger Piacenti via
BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2023 7:17 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Fox Danger Piacenti ; Robert Polinski

Subject: Re: [BVARC] Techniques for mitigating Lightning

Thank you. This is indeed a deficiency in my current setup and sounds like
it wouldn't be expensive to fix. Is there anything else I can do?

Best,

-Fox

On 10/4/23 12:04, Robert Polinski via BVARC wrote:
> First, make sure any ground rods or grounding system used in your ham 
> shack is bonded to your house electrical ground. This is a common 
> failure in lots of ham shacks. If a nearby strike induces voltage in 
> your electrical system and your house ground has a higher resistance 
> to ground than your shack ground, it will seek the lower resistance 
> ground, by way of your ham equipment. This is why the National 
> Electrical Code requires all supplemental grounds (your ham shack 
> grounds) to be bonded with #8 ga or larger wire together. Robert 
> KD5YVQ
>
> -Original Message-
> From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Fox Danger Piacenti 
> via BVARC
> Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2023 11:29 AM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: Fox Danger Piacenti 
> Subject: [BVARC] Techniques for mitigating Lightning
>
> Hi all!
>
> During most storms I find myself disconnecting my antenna from my 
> radio and staying off the air. I figure that a direct strike from 
> lightning isn't something I can do much to mitigate on a household 
> budget other than to not be the tastiest target for a bolt nearby.
>
> However I am concerned with strikes that are close enough to induce 
> current strong enough to damage the sensitive electronics in my 
> transceivers. This seems especially important for a place like Houston 
> where our weather can be very extreme, and where having radio comms
working could be helpful.
>
> What do you do to make your home stations more resilient to nearby
strikes?
> How do these differ for UHF/VHF rigs verses HF?
>
> Best,
>
> -Fox, KW6FOX
>
>
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Techniques for mitigating Lightning

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

First, make sure any ground rods or grounding system used in your ham shack
is bonded to your house electrical ground. This is a common failure in lots
of ham shacks. If a nearby strike induces voltage in your electrical system
and your house ground has a higher resistance to ground than your shack
ground, it will seek the lower resistance ground, by way of your ham
equipment. This is why the National Electrical Code requires all
supplemental grounds (your ham shack grounds) to be bonded with #8 ga or
larger wire together. Robert KD5YVQ  

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Fox Danger Piacenti via
BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2023 11:29 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Fox Danger Piacenti 
Subject: [BVARC] Techniques for mitigating Lightning

Hi all!

During most storms I find myself disconnecting my antenna from my radio and
staying off the air. I figure that a direct strike from lightning isn't
something I can do much to mitigate on a household budget other than to not
be the tastiest target for a bolt nearby.

However I am concerned with strikes that are close enough to induce current
strong enough to damage the sensitive electronics in my transceivers. This
seems especially important for a place like Houston where our weather can be
very extreme, and where having radio comms working could be helpful.

What do you do to make your home stations more resilient to nearby strikes?
How do these differ for UHF/VHF rigs verses HF?

Best,

-Fox, KW6FOX



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Re: [BVARC] Portable Generac generator for Sale

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

I will take it Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Scott McKee via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 11:52 AM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Scott McKee 
Subject: [BVARC] Portable Generac generator for Sale

 

Generac SVP5000 portable generator 5000 Watt continuous.  Needs a little 
maintenance (shut-off switch needs replacement and the pull start a little 
tired).

Otherwise runs well.  $50 and come get it.

 

 

Scott McKee, NT5SM

c 281-773-8550

sbmc...@yahoo.com  


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Re: [BVARC] Hack Alert

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Another reminder, always put your email address in your address book. If they 
hack your email, you will see an email from yourself. which will indicate you 
have been hacked. Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of DAVID ELY via BVARC
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 2:27 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: DAVID ELY 
Subject: [BVARC] Hack Alert

 

Please do not reply to any email from me that asks if you use Amazon.

My email account was hacked a couple of days ago.

 

Dave - N5EKW


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[BVARC] MSW

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

The battleship New Jersey has a complete ongoing series on You Tube showing
all parts of retired ships. This is about MSW. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12fKZM1cNtY   Robert


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Re: [BVARC] linux

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Patrick, I have sent several emails, no reply. Please email me a 
emdhous...@cebridge.net

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of timothy sloan via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2023 12:58 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: timothy sloan 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] linux

 

Hey Robert.,

How are you? Hope you are doing good.

Have you looked at my Icom 718?

 

Respectfully yours,

 Tim Sloan  N5JRY

Patrick in the Matrix

 

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Is there any linux experts out there that could provide me with information on 
a preferably an anduino base sound recorder with time stamp. If so contact me 
directly at emdhous...@cebridge.net <mailto:emdhous...@cebridge.net>  Robert 
Polinski KD5YVQ


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Re: [BVARC] Unsubscribing From this for sale list!

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Now that fact is true!! 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Dwayne Jones via BVARC
Sent: Friday, June 02, 2023 3:26 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Dwayne Jones 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Unsubscribing From this for sale list!

 

Go ahead and put me in a room with N5XZ at 60wpm. I know for a fact he can do 
CW and carry on a conversation at the same time. 

 

Dwayne

 

On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 2:59 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

I know, Dwayne been a bully to me for years, now cut it out Dwayne or mike’s 
going to set you in the room with Al as he makes 200 contacts at 60wpm!!  KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Friday, June 02, 2023 12:20 PM
To: david.h...@gmail.com <mailto:david.h...@gmail.com> ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR 
RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Rick Hiller mailto:rickhille...@gmail.com> >; 
David Hold mailto:davidh...@gmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Unsubscribing From this for sale list!

 

My $ .02

 

But, David, I do not find your name on the roster.   If you are just an "in and 
out" on the reflector, which is welcomed, I would encourage you to listen to 
the 94 machine and hear how many BVARC members or 94 users have Jeeps.  And 
yes, it is not specifically ham equipment, but it is ancillary equipment to 
mobile, POTA and EMCOM operation.   If that doesn't placate you, just relax 
Dude, don't get your knickers in a knot because no one is out to crap on your 
parade.  ..Jump in, join the club and have some fun.   There is more to ham 
radio and BVARC than an occasional For Sale of off slightly off topic stuff on 
the reflector.  I hope you find this to be true over time.

 

W5RH(Disclaimer.I don't own a Jeep, I don't xmit on the 94 machine very 
much, but I do have a DELETE key which works very well.  Plus, many times over 
the past 30+ years as a member, 94 user and roster lister I have been helped by 
folks on non-ham oriented subjects, etc.  the camaraderie is well worth a 3 
second read of a topic and a single stroke on the keyboard)

 

On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 11:19 AM David Hold via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

I will remove me from this list.

 

I have no need for more spam in my email

 

Congratulations to the bullies who are attacking my email.

 

Just proves this club does not want new members 

-- 

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Cell:832-474-3713

Physical: 9031 Troulon Drive

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Re: [BVARC] Unsubscribing From this for sale list!

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

I know, Dwayne been a bully to me for years, now cut it out Dwayne or mike’s 
going to set you in the room with Al as he makes 200 contacts at 60wpm!!  KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Friday, June 02, 2023 12:20 PM
To: david.h...@gmail.com; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller ; David Hold 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Unsubscribing From this for sale list!

 

My $ .02

 

But, David, I do not find your name on the roster.   If you are just an "in and 
out" on the reflector, which is welcomed, I would encourage you to listen to 
the 94 machine and hear how many BVARC members or 94 users have Jeeps.  And 
yes, it is not specifically ham equipment, but it is ancillary equipment to 
mobile, POTA and EMCOM operation.   If that doesn't placate you, just relax 
Dude, don't get your knickers in a knot because no one is out to crap on your 
parade.  ..Jump in, join the club and have some fun.   There is more to ham 
radio and BVARC than an occasional For Sale of off slightly off topic stuff on 
the reflector.  I hope you find this to be true over time.

 

W5RH(Disclaimer.I don't own a Jeep, I don't xmit on the 94 machine very 
much, but I do have a DELETE key which works very well.  Plus, many times over 
the past 30+ years as a member, 94 user and roster lister I have been helped by 
folks on non-ham oriented subjects, etc.  the camaraderie is well worth a 3 
second read of a topic and a single stroke on the keyboard)

 

On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 11:19 AM David Hold via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

I will remove me from this list.

 

I have no need for more spam in my email

 

Congratulations to the bullies who are attacking my email.

 

Just proves this club does not want new members 

-- 

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e-mail: rickhille...@gmail.com  

Cell:832-474-3713

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   Houston, TX 77036


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[BVARC] linux

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Is there any linux experts out there that could provide me with information
on a preferably an anduino base sound recorder with time stamp. If so
contact me directly at emdhous...@cebridge.net
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Re: [BVARC] For sale of Jeep wheels

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

My question is, why is a non bvarc member ( and maybe a non ham as no call is 
listed) complaining about what CLUB members list, post, or otherwise comment on 
a Club site?  Non hams & club members  are welcome to this site, but please do 
not be critical of dues paying club members. Get an updated keyboard with a 
Delete key. Its great for getting rid of items you do not want to read,  like 
this thread! Robert KD5YVQ 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of David Hold via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2023 12:54 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: David Hold ; Scott Medbury ; Warren 
Medbury 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] For sale of Jeep wheels

 

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 mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > 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] FW: Equipment from Estate

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Someone needs to inventory and make a list of the equipment shown. Depending
on condition, the list could be worth a few hundred to a few thousands. Does
the person know how much he wants? It could be purchased by one member and
each member could by what they want with the surplus going to BVARC. The big
question is its current value. Robert 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Allen Brier via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 5:28 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' ; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net
Cc: n...@earthlink.net
Subject: [BVARC] FW: Equipment from Estate

 

Forwarding for K5RK

 

Allen R. Brier N5XZ

1515 Windloch Lane

Richmond, TX 77406

713-705-4801

 

From: Larry Burke mailto:w...@sbcglobal.net> > 
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 5:22 PM
To: n...@earthlink.net  
Subject: FW: Equipment from Estate

 

Allen.. Could I get you to post this on the BVARC reflector? I used to get
their email, but they seem to have stopped. 

 

Larry K5RK

 

From: Larry Burke mailto:w...@sbcglobal.net> > 
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 5:21 PM
To: 'tdxs-l...@tdxs.net' mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> >
Subject: Equipment from Estate

 

K5GIT, Ron, recently passed away. Ron had a collection of vintage gear that
his son, Joel, a former co-worker of mine, wishes to sell to interested
parties. I've attached a pdf showing much of what he had. Please contact him
directly:

 

Joel Follmar

(281) 824-5453

 

 

 

73, 

Larry K5RK

 


 
 

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Re: [BVARC] FW: Equipment from Estate

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Gee, lighten up. If you don’t like it on facebook, why the hell do you view it? 
Never used it & never miss it. 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Christopher Boone via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 6:15 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Christopher Boone 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FW: Equipment from Estate

 

Can we keep the politics off the mail list? I'm tired of seeing it on Facebook 
all the time and I don't want to see it on the remailer!! Keep your politics to 
yourself! This is a ham radio mail list, not a political one! 

 

Chris WB5ITT 

 

On Wed, Apr 19, 2023, 6:01 PM Jorge Gutiérrez via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Good stuff… Even the Trump flag is good! 😉

 

Jorge

WK5J

  _  

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > on 
behalf of JP Pritchard via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 7:34:19 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
>; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net   mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> >
Cc: JP Pritchard mailto:jppn...@comcast.net> >; 
n...@earthlink.net   mailto:n...@earthlink.net> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FW: Equipment from Estate 

 

That collection is the equivalent to the entirety of some ham fests of been to. 

 

73, JP, K5JPP, 

On 04/18/2023 5:27 PM Allen Brier via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

Forwarding for K5RK

 

Allen R. Brier N5XZ

1515 Windloch Lane

Richmond, TX 77406

713-705-4801

 

From: Larry Burke mailto:w...@sbcglobal.net> > 
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 5:22 PM
To: n...@earthlink.net  
Subject: FW: Equipment from Estate

 

Allen…. Could I get you to post this on the BVARC reflector? I used to get 
their email, but they seem to have stopped.

 

Larry K5RK

 

From: Larry Burke mailto:w...@sbcglobal.net> > 
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 5:21 PM
To: 'tdxs-l...@tdxs.net  ' mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> >
Subject: Equipment from Estate

 

K5GIT, Ron, recently passed away. Ron had a collection of vintage gear that his 
son, Joel, a former co-worker of mine, wishes to sell to interested parties. 
I’ve attached a pdf showing much of what he had. Please contact him directly:

 

Joel Follmar

(281) 824-5453

 

 

 

73,

Larry K5RK

 


 

 

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[BVARC] Meetings

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

I think several things have caused low attendance at BVARC meetings. First
and foremost was the lack of meetings during the covid. Second was the fact
that the meeting place has changed quite a few times in the last few years.
As people get older, we like consistency. Same time, same place. I am not
blaming the club from finding a new location, since much of it is
unavoidable. Maybe a survey of club members & non members would be in order
as to why they are not coming to the meetings. 

1.  Location of current meeting place (Fire Station) Too far- not big
enough, Hard to locate? 
2.  I can attend by zoom, do not need to show up.
3.  No presentations that interest me. 
4.  No food.
5.  Conflicts with other activities.
6.  Comments? 

Maybe someone could put this survey in a form, ether on the reflector or web
site that would be easy to fill out (Eddie?) There well maybe other
questions to ask, these are just some I though of. I myself live about 60m
from the current meeting location and would attend every meeting (which I
did when I lived in SW Houston) but have to balance the current meeting when
in SW area for work. 120m rt is hard as I do not like having to drive that
far a night. But most club members live in SW Houston, Fort Bend Co. so that
should not be a reason for not attending.   Robert KD5YVQ  


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Re: [BVARC] babes motorcycles and radios.

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Always connect any radio direct (thru a fuse close to the battery) to the 
battery if it puts out 10W or more. Always check the swr on the installation. 
Motorcycles have a poor ground plane, if you use VHF. Normally UHF (70cm) is 
not a problem. Running a radio with high swr can damage it, or at least cause 
it to  shut the power output way down. They make antennas that work without a 
ground  plane, if needed. Most  radios can hold up to some vibration, but over 
a long period, may tend to shorten there life. Several manufactures have 
weather resistance radios or remote heads that are weather resistance, good for 
use on MC. Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of M Reiter via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 1:53 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: M Reiter 
Subject: [BVARC] babes motorcycles and radios.

 

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] Repeater

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

I have given the hams at NASA W5RRR permission to use the 146.940 repeater
to NOTA (Nasa on the Air) during the day to inform and report on the
upcoming space flights. They will not interfere with the basic use of the
repeater or our nets. A number of years ago they would broadcast the NASA
select audio on their repeater in Clear Lake area. ( legal according to FCC
rules) They are trying to get interest up  on the NASA program as it relates
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Re: [BVARC] Dim bulb current limiting power supply

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

The dim bulb is mainly for line powered stuff,I will put one together and bring 
it. You can also use one for dc powered stuff using LV bulbs Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2023 3:54 AM
To: Robert Polinski via BVARC 
Cc: John Chauvin 
Subject: [BVARC] Dim bulb current limiting power supply

 

Robert,

I have always used a Variac for AC powered equipment which I have.  The Dim 
Bulb Current Limiting Power Supply is an interesting concept but would not a DC 
Power Supply with current limiting work?  The Dim Bulb . . . . is only $15 on 
Amazon, but I can't get it until tomorrow evening.  Unfortunately, I am staying 
in a motel on TX36 Friday night, so I won't have it in time even for Saturday.  
DO YOU HAVE ONE THAT YOU CAN LEND TO THE CAUSE?

 

I presume that you are setting up today.  I'll be there for 3 or 4 hours 
beginning around 9:30 or 10 this morning.  Then home around 1 or 2 for the 
final pack up and load out.

 

IZO

 

 

On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 09:48:06 PM CST, Robert Polinski via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

The table should be equipped with a dim bulb current limiter power supply. 
Plugging  in equipment that is old and has not been used in a long time can 
result in shorted power supply caps. These can result in them blowing up or 
fire emitting from them and dangerous fumes. If you plug it into a dim bulb 
supply, if the bulb glows bright, something shorted. This can save a power 
supply transformer, or a rectifier tube, which may be hard to find for an old 
radio. Always warn people, plugging in old equipment that had not been fired up 
in several years can result in expensive damage if the caps are bad, Robert 

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2023 8:13 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: John Chauvin mailto:k5...@yahoo.com> >
Subject: [BVARC] Here is a relaxing, fun, educational, highly beneficial and 
"good for you and ham radio" way to spend an hour or two at the Hamfest

 

In order to provide attendees the opportunity to see if the used equipment that 
they are about to purchase is working, BVARC provides a service at the 
Equipment Check Table to do basic tests on the equipment.  This is not a 
verification that the equipment fully performs properly, but should give the 
buyer a better feeling for the status of what he is purchasing.  We say "We 
test it to 3db above DOA" - Hi, Hi.  

 

We won't make Go-NoGo decisions for the buyer, but this testing often results 
in his feeling better or tells him that maybe he should pass.  As a staff 
member of the Check Team, you do not need to have 25 years experience working 
in an electronics test lab.  A little knowledge of basic electronics would 
help.  For example, if we are testing a transceiver, we might measure the 
output level, via an HF power meter into a dummy load on a few bands.  We would 
check the receiver to see if it hears anything.  We would test this for CW and 
apparent SSB operation.  Distortion, stability, harmonic content, sensitivity, 
etc. are far beyond what we will do.

 

To participate for an hour or two, go to the following link to sign up for the 
1 hour time slot(s) still available.  Saturday has one slot remaining; Friday 
still needs quite a few.

 

http://www.tinyurl.com/GHHF2023ECSignUp

 

We hope that you will join us.  Regardless, signed up or not, do stop by and 
see what we do.

 

Tnx es 73

de John, K5IZO


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Re: [BVARC] Here is a relaxing, fun, educational, highly beneficial and "good for you and ham radio" way to spend an hour or two at the Hamfest

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

The table should be equipped with a dim bulb current limiter power supply. 
Plugging  in equipment that is old and has not been used in a long time can 
result in shorted power supply caps. These can result in them blowing up or 
fire emitting from them and dangerous fumes. If you plug it into a dim bulb 
supply, if the bulb glows bright, something shorted. This can save a power 
supply transformer, or a rectifier tube, which may be hard to find for an old 
radio. Always warn people, plugging in old equipment that had not been fired up 
in several years can result in expensive damage if the caps are bad, Robert 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2023 8:13 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: John Chauvin 
Subject: [BVARC] Here is a relaxing, fun, educational, highly beneficial and 
"good for you and ham radio" way to spend an hour or two at the Hamfest

 

In order to provide attendees the opportunity to see if the used equipment that 
they are about to purchase is working, BVARC provides a service at the 
Equipment Check Table to do basic tests on the equipment.  This is not a 
verification that the equipment fully performs properly, but should give the 
buyer a better feeling for the status of what he is purchasing.  We say "We 
test it to 3db above DOA" - Hi, Hi.  

 

We won't make Go-NoGo decisions for the buyer, but this testing often results 
in his feeling better or tells him that maybe he should pass.  As a staff 
member of the Check Team, you do not need to have 25 years experience working 
in an electronics test lab.  A little knowledge of basic electronics would 
help.  For example, if we are testing a transceiver, we might measure the 
output level, via an HF power meter into a dummy load on a few bands.  We would 
check the receiver to see if it hears anything.  We would test this for CW and 
apparent SSB operation.  Distortion, stability, harmonic content, sensitivity, 
etc. are far beyond what we will do.

 

To participate for an hour or two, go to the following link to sign up for the 
1 hour time slot(s) still available.  Saturday has one slot remaining; Friday 
still needs quite a few.

 

http://www.tinyurl.com/GHHF2023ECSignUp

 

We hope that you will join us.  Regardless, signed up or not, do stop by and 
see what we do.

 

Tnx es 73

de John, K5IZO


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Re: [BVARC] Icom 52a CTCSS / RX CTCSS confusion

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

I did not use the correct word, regulate. Texas VHF-FM Society, followed them 
for years. Very political, like Republicans & Democrats, when one side runs it, 
the other side calls them assholes, nothing new. Been this way for years. Yet 
by far, most hams just want to key their mike, and know the repeater works, and 
it does! Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Christopher Boone via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2023 3:17 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Christopher Boone 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Icom 52a CTCSS / RX CTCSS confusion

 

As a former twice board of director member of the Texas VHFM Society as well as 
a life member of the once great organization, I want to clarify a few things in 
Robert's post.

 

Number one, the Society does not "regulate" a damn thing.. only the FCC 
regulates amateur radio in the US...the Society is supposed to suggest 
frequency coordination but under FCC rules there is no legal requirement for 
such... Both Riley Hollingsworth and Laura Mitchell have stated at that several 
times.. The Society used to be the premiere organization but it is slowly 
degradated down to a pile of manure in the last 10 years.. It is now putting 
repeaters on 10 kilohertz splinters on two meters and that was never passed by 
the membership!! A number of us who are life members are waiting for the next 
society meeting to vote the assholes out.. and to try to return it to a 
respectable organization. Either that or we'll be looking at legal action...

 

As far as CTCSS tones are concerned, they were originally started in the 
commercial two-way side to allow multiple users to share repeater frequencies. 
Hence the term community repeaters or CRs as they were known... One problem 
with subaudible tone is it only takes a slight extra signal to interfere with 
the CTCSS decode.. the heterodyne causes decoders to mute, which results in 
poorer range than if the repeater was in carrier access. In fact Tuesday night, 
I was driving back from Kirbyville trying to access the Beaumont 146.94 
repeater during the East Coast reflector technet. Even though the repeater was 
full scale in the mobile, I couldn't get into it.

 

But then I heard the heterodyne from the Houston repeater under the Beaumont 
repeater and realized that the receiver was probably hearing somebody accessing 
the Houston machine but was also getting into the Beaumont receiver yet with 
the improper tone they weren't keying the repeater up but they were enough 
signal where the decoder was not hearing my subaudible tone clean. In other 
words CTCSS does not eliminate interference! It only masks it... And then it's 
some cases it can be worse than without subaudible tone... QST in their "the 
doctor is in" column had a similar question asked and the answer was "go put PL 
on your repeater, that'll cure the interference!" I laughed my ass off on that 
one.

 

Unfortunately with us being near the Gulf Coast, tropo is a way of life for us. 
We could space repeaters 300 miles apart and still have it! When we first had 
inverted splits in Texas and Florida was non inverted, we had lockups across 
the Gulf of Mexico... This is why Texas went 20 kHz on 2 m. It was either that 
or non-inverted 15 kilohertz splits, which would not work at all. In fact I'm 
the one who made the proposal at the TXVHFM Society meeting in the Dallas area 
in 1984 that we adopt a 20 kilohertz channel spacing on 146 to 148 MHz. If 15 
kilohertz is so damn good, why is the 145 repeater sub band 20 kHz across the 
entire United States? When I ask that question all I hear is crickets.. ☺️

 

Chris

WB5ITT ex WR5AOK

Trustee/Owner W5APX Beaumont 146.94 and Lake Charles 146.88, both 100 Hz and 
full time linked

Soon adding 29.65- , 53.05-, along with 224.4/444.5 

 

On Thu, Feb 23, 2023, 2:52 AM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

The Texas VHF-FM Society, the group that regulates the repeaters in Texas. Now 
requires all repeaters to have a CTCSS tone to access, They do not require a 
repeater to broadcast a tone. Tones are selected to prevent a distant signal 
from bringing up a repeater far away.  There is a 146.940 repeater in Houston, 
Austin, Lufkin, Beaumont. If there were no tone you with the right location and 
conditions, bring more than one up at a time. The advantage of programming a 
receive tone is when the band is open, you do not have to hear all the skip 
from other machines. There are quite a few repeaters that do not broadcast a 
CTCSS tone but require them to transmit on them. You do not have to program a 
receive tone in your radio  even if the repeater broadcast it, it just make the 
radio work better as it does not open the receiver unless it hears the tone. 
But before programming your radio with a receive tone, make sure the repeater 
broadcast one. 

 

Another point, some repeaters have a higher freq CTCSS  tone than others

Re: [BVARC] Icom 52a CTCSS / RX CTCSS confusion

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

The Texas VHF-FM Society, the group that regulates the repeaters in Texas. Now 
requires all repeaters to have a CTCSS tone to access, They do not require a 
repeater to broadcast a tone. Tones are selected to prevent a distant signal 
from bringing up a repeater far away.  There is a 146.940 repeater in Houston, 
Austin, Lufkin, Beaumont. If there were no tone you with the right location and 
conditions, bring more than one up at a time. The advantage of programming a 
receive tone is when the band is open, you do not have to hear all the skip 
from other machines. There are quite a few repeaters that do not broadcast a 
CTCSS tone but require them to transmit on them. You do not have to program a 
receive tone in your radio  even if the repeater broadcast it, it just make the 
radio work better as it does not open the receiver unless it hears the tone. 
But before programming your radio with a receive tone, make sure the repeater 
broadcast one. 

 

Another point, some repeaters have a higher freq CTCSS  tone than others.  Lots 
of Houston (south Texas ) use 103.5 our Houston 146.940 uses 167.9 This is an 
audio tone. If you use a speaker or headphones  with wide dynamic range, you 
can hear the CTCSS tone. This will sound like a hum. To avoid this, use only 
communications speakers or headphone. Or you can build a simple filter to block 
out the lower freq. 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Christopher Boone via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 9:46 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Christopher Boone 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Icom 52a CTCSS / RX CTCSS confusion

 

Most repeaters do not do cross tone. They transmit the same tone as they 
receive. Tone encode means that your radio just transmits the tone but is 
carrier squelch on receive... Tone squelch means that the transmitter transmits 
the tone and the receiver requires the same tone to unsquelch... This is of 
course provided that the repeater is transmitting the tone. There are some 
repeaters that only have tone on the receiver but not on the transmitter. I 
know of at least one in Houston but as far as the tones being different? No I 
don't know of anybody doing that except maybe one UHF repeater.

 

On Wed, Feb 22, 2023, 9:34 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

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

 

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Re: [BVARC] Echo link for Stir Crazy Net

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

My suggestion, put up an outside ant, cheap ground plane or J pole works great 
unless you are far from the repeater. I am sure you can get some club members 
to help you with this since you are not able at this time

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 2:24 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Mike Hardwick ; Robert Polinski 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Echo link for Stir Crazy Net

 

Not at this time. It’s being planned for the future. 

Mike Hardwick





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No, no echo link or fusion on the repeater. Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of JONathan Taylor via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 1:46 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: JONathan Taylor 
Subject: [BVARC] Echo link for Stir Crazy Net

 

Is it possible to access the Srir Crazy Net via Echo link or Fusion?  I'm stuck 
at home with a broken leg and don't have a radio in the house other than my 
HT's that can't hit the repeater. 

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Re: [BVARC] Echo link for Stir Crazy Net

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

No, no echo link or fusion on the repeater. Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of JONathan Taylor via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 1:46 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: JONathan Taylor 
Subject: [BVARC] Echo link for Stir Crazy Net

 

Is it possible to access the Srir Crazy Net via Echo link or Fusion?  I'm
stuck at home with a broken leg and don't have a radio in the house other
than my HT's that can't hit the repeater. 

Thank you for your time.


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[BVARC] Removing antenna

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

To all that responded to the person looking for someone to remove his tower.
Be sure you have someone that is experienced in antenna work to at least
observe your work. This tower is 15 to 20 ft high collapsed. There are power
lines very close to the tower. NO tower or antenna is worth someone's life.
One slip or misjudgment could be disastrous. I am not discouraging you from
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Re: [BVARC] Echolink Help Needed

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

The 146.94 repeater has no Echolink node. Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of STEVE FLOWERS via BVARC
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2023 7:15 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: STEVE FLOWERS 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Echolink Help Needed

 

All, 

What's the echolink code for BVARC's node?  or what's the echolink callsign and 
does it have a -L or a -R at the end? 

 

W2WF

 

 

t Polinski via BVARC  wrote: 

 

 

Note, most routers need to be port forwarded to run echolink from a computer 
run on a network for echolink to work Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2023 4:08 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Echolink Help Needed

 

way past thatRH

 

On Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 4:00 PM Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

You just download the app and confirm your call sign.

Sent from my iPhone

 

On Jan 20, 2023, at 3:47 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

This Message is From an External Sender
Caution: Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender 
and know the content is safe.

I have a ham friend trying to get on Echolink and is having problems on the 
transmit side.

 

I know nothing about EL.  Is anyone in the club half an expert in EL that could 
provide assistance?

 

Respond to me direct, please   Rick  W5RH   rickhiller73@gmail,com


 

 


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Cell:832-474-3713

Physical: 9031 Troulon Drive

   Houston, TX 77036

 
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Re: [BVARC] Echolink Help Needed

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Note, most routers need to be port forwarded to run echolink from a computer 
run on a network for echolink to work Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2023 4:08 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Echolink Help Needed

 

way past thatRH

 

On Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 4:00 PM Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

You just download the app and confirm your call sign.

Sent from my iPhone





On Jan 20, 2023, at 3:47 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

This Message is From an External Sender
Caution: Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender 
and know the content is safe.

I have a ham friend trying to get on Echolink and is having problems on the 
transmit side. 

 

I know nothing about EL.  Is anyone in the club half an expert in EL that could 
provide assistance? 

 

Respond to me direct, please   Rick  W5RH   rickhiller73@gmail,com


 

 


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Re: [BVARC] For Sale

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Sorry Sold

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Bill via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 3:32 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: bcrew...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [BVARC] For Sale

 

Robert,

 

Have you had any takers yet?

 

Bill W2WHC

Bastrop, TX

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On
Behalf Of Robert Polinski via BVARC
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2022 8:46 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Robert Polinski mailto:emdhous...@cebridge.net> >
Subject: [BVARC] For Sale

 

For sale Cushcraft A505S 6M 5 element beam. Never outside but used for 4
field days (like new) New $399  Can be yours for $150.


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[BVARC] For Sale

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

For sale Cushcraft A505S 6M 5 element beam. Never outside but used for 4
field days (like new) New $399  Can be yours for $150.


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[BVARC] For Sale

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Cushcraft antenna contact KD5YVQ emdhous...@cebridge.net
  or 713 248 1381


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[BVARC] For Sale

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For sale 2 Variac W10MT2 autotransformer. These are great if you work on old
equipment where you need to bring the voltage up slowly 120v in 130v out
10amps $85 each

Robert KD5YVQ  713 248-1381 E mail emdhous...@cebridge.net


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[BVARC] Wings over Dallas

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Good explanation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C342dfNPCyg 


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Re: [BVARC] Dipole - one day ok, next day high SWR

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Sprays, coatings etc. are fine if you  plan on never taking the connector 
loose. If you apply a layer of 88 tape first, fine, spray and coat as much as 
you want. If you want to take the joint apart, just use a knife & cut thru the 
coating and tape and peal apart. But with the spray alone (or Coating) good 
luck removing the connector. Same goes with the 2228 tape. It forms a great 
seal around  the connector, but if applied directly, with out a wrap of 88 
first, is difficult to remove after baking in the sun for a year or more. Since 
most hams want to be able to work on their antenna systems, being able to 
remove an antenna connection is a plus. On commercial sites, it is not as 
important to allow for future antenna change, so waterproofing is some what 
different depending on antenna , connector, feedline and such. 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of john Parmalee via BVARC
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2022 12:17 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: john Parmalee ; Robert Polinski 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Dipole - one day ok, next day high SWR

 

I’ve been thinking about the rubber spray material that supposedly waterproofs 
everything wondering if I sprayed a dose of that on a connector if it would 
stay dry. Been thinking about putting a connector together and spraying it and 
spending some time in some some water maybe some salt water so I could read any 
change for the new meter also look for loss of have a throughput or increased 
loss using the antenna analyzer should. When I first got into commercial radio 
some tower hands taught me their method that was the wrap the connector with a 
layer of upside down tape so that it wouldn’t stick and become gooey then the 
layer of Butor rubber each one getting a little bigger than a layer of 
electrical tape again this time gooey side down and then cover that with 
something called the scotch  liquid tape. Most of the connectors I seen that 
were in the field for a while however the liquid Cape and tape at most of the 
connectors I seen that were in the field for a while however the liquid tape it 
cracked badly and wasn’t performing well but I’ve never had a white connector 
in many years of dealing with towers. 


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On Friday, October 14, 2022, 9:20 AM, Robert Polinski via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

When making outdoor connections, use a little silicone grease on the outside of 
the fitting then wrap 3m 88 tape 1 layer thick around the fitting. Next add a 
layer or 2 of the 3m 2228 Tape then outer layers of 88. Always use 3M 88 tape 
outside. It is rated a higher temp than 33. Never use a cheap store brand or no 
name tape (Imported) as it will come off as a stickie mess if you ever have to 
remove it and will not last in the sunlight. 3M 88 will cost $4.00 or so a roll 
where the cheap  tape, you get 10 rolls for $5  but you get what you pay for. 
Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Jeffrey Carson via BVARC
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2022 9:59 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Jeffrey Carson mailto:jcarson...@yahoo.com> >; 
Philip Bartash mailto:w2oz...@gmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Dipole - one day ok, next day high SWR

 

In case you havent, a tape such as this 
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b5456/ 

 

in Houston is necessary or your coax will go bad very very quick. Tape it 
around the PL connectors. There are other kinds, but this one you can find at 
Lowes or HD pretty easy.

 

 

On Friday, October 14, 2022 at 08:41:40 AM CDT, Philip Bartash via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

moisture in the feed line connection perhaps?

 

On Fri, Oct 14, 2022 at 8:34 AM Shannon Tassin via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

All,

I have an OCF 80-10M dipole that I just hung between some trees in a new 
location. I hung it yesterday (before all of the rain) and was able to tune it 
on every frequency with my Yeasu FT-991A and make several FT-8 contacts. It 
seemed to be working very well.

This morning, it will not tune on 80, 40, 30,17.

Any clues on what is going on? This is the second time I’ve had this issue - 
last time it wouldn’t tune on 40 & 30 - I thought it had to do with being to 
close to the house which is why I moved it. I sent it back to the person that 
made it and they checked it out and sent it back to me.


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Re: [BVARC] Dipole - one day ok, next day high SWR

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

When making outdoor connections, use a little silicone grease on the outside of 
the fitting then wrap 3m 88 tape 1 layer thick around the fitting. Next add a 
layer or 2 of the 3m 2228 Tape then outer layers of 88. Always use 3M 88 tape 
outside. It is rated a higher temp than 33. Never use a cheap store brand or no 
name tape (Imported) as it will come off as a stickie mess if you ever have to 
remove it and will not last in the sunlight. 3M 88 will cost $4.00 or so a roll 
where the cheap  tape, you get 10 rolls for $5  but you get what you pay for. 
Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Jeffrey Carson via BVARC
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2022 9:59 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Jeffrey Carson ; Philip Bartash 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Dipole - one day ok, next day high SWR

 

In case you havent, a tape such as this 
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b5456/ 

 

in Houston is necessary or your coax will go bad very very quick. Tape it 
around the PL connectors. There are other kinds, but this one you can find at 
Lowes or HD pretty easy.

 

 

On Friday, October 14, 2022 at 08:41:40 AM CDT, Philip Bartash via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

moisture in the feed line connection perhaps?

 

On Fri, Oct 14, 2022 at 8:34 AM Shannon Tassin via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

All,

I have an OCF 80-10M dipole that I just hung between some trees in a new 
location. I hung it yesterday (before all of the rain) and was able to tune it 
on every frequency with my Yeasu FT-991A and make several FT-8 contacts. It 
seemed to be working very well.

This morning, it will not tune on 80, 40, 30,17.

Any clues on what is going on? This is the second time I’ve had this issue - 
last time it wouldn’t tune on 40 & 30 - I thought it had to do with being to 
close to the house which is why I moved it. I sent it back to the person that 
made it and they checked it out and sent it back to me.


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Re: [BVARC] Genset Service?

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Do note, the operator at the sw fert location is not the same as in the past. 
Southwest Mower service operated it some time back but no longer. Southwest 
Mower service still has 2 locations, one at Willowbend & Post oak & the other 
on Main st (90) just south of Gessner in Mo city. Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2022 12:37 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: John Chauvin ; Mike Knedr 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Genset Service?

 

I agree with Mike Knedr, as I have used SW Fertilizer for such repairs for at 
least 2 decades.  They always tell you up front that it will take longer than 
they actually wind up taking (others estimate more quickly than they wind up 
actually taking).  Pricing is fair and they are knowledgeable.

 

John Chauvin, K5IZO

 

 

On Friday, October 7, 2022 at 02:58:49 PM CDT, Mike Knedr via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

Southwest fertilizer on bissonet

 

On Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 1:53 PM orin snook via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Have 2 Honda 3000's needing service. Any ideas where to get small engine 
service? All I'm finding is Generac sales and service instead of lawn mower 
type stuff.

 

TNX & 73,

KB5F/mm

 

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Re: [BVARC] Solder help

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

If you need holes drilled in your plate or want terminals brazed on, I have the 
equipment to do this. Just contact me. My contact info is in the BVARC roster. 
Robert KD5YVQ

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2022 7:15 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller ; Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] Solder help

I did similar to Jonathan with an AL plate.   Drilled and bolts put thru.   
Using OxGard or No-Ox on all bolt/washer/ wire connections.
You can use Solder lugs soldered to wire ends for easy of assembly. But not 
necessary.
D X Engineering sells a Radial Plate but they are easy to build and cheaper.
The soldering comments are all excellent.   I used a special low temp solder 
paste for AL years ago.  Called Solder-It, if I remember correctly.
GL ES 73.  Rick.  W5RH

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> On Oct 1, 2022, at 5:39 PM, Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via BVARC 
>  wrote:
> 
> First, I'm attaching photos of the thing I made for doing something similar.  
> It's made from a chunk of plywood I found in the garage, some 14 gauge 
> Romex(tm), and some stainless steel hardware I bought.  There are six 
> carriage bolts with wingnuts to attach ground radials to and the PVC cap in 
> the center is held on with some threaded rod intended to stick into the 
> ground.  I don't know if this will help you solve the meta problem of making 
> something to attach ground radials to, but I include it because I think it's 
> a good solution for homemade antennas.
> 
> I've read the other responses that have been written to your question so far, 
> and while there is good advice there, I think it might be useful to explain 
> some of the why's behind the advice. I'm sure I'll get lots of corrections 
> for the things I get wrong, but here goes.
> 
> To get a good solder joint, the solder has to wet the things you are joining. 
>  There are two barriers to the solder wetting metals.  First, the solder has 
> to be molten as it touches the things to be joined.  That generally means 
> that the things to be joined have to be at or above the temperature at which 
> the solder melts.  Since most metals are so effective at conducting heat, 
> that generally means that large pieces of metal don't solder very well.  You 
> can get around this by using the correct equipment.  I have a soldering iron 
> intended for people to use to solder the lead channels used for stained 
> glass.  It's got a honking big chunk of metal on the tip, which is why it 
> works for soldering things like PL-259's and whatnot, although I've pretty 
> much switched to crimp connectors for those.
> 
> The other barrier to solder wetting the things you're soldering has to do 
> with the chemistry of metals.  Metal atoms are highly reactive.  So is 
> oxygen.  So when a refined metal (consisting largely or exclusively of the 
> atoms of one or more metals and very little oxygen) comes in contact with 
> air, the two tend to combine and make a layer of oxide on the surface.  
> Solder does not wet metal oxides very well.  So, if you're making something 
> that has to be soldered together, you have to remove all the oxides that you 
> can before you begin.  There will still be some oxides on the surface that 
> will form between when you clean the metal and when you start soldering, so 
> solder is typically used with a material called flux to help deal with that.  
> Flux either comes with the solder or separately, but the flux is there to 
> help the solder wet the things to be soldered if there's a little bit of 
> oxide on those things.
> 
> Some fluxes work better than others with some materials than others.  
> However, some materials, like aluminum, are so reactive that they require 
> special techniques to solder.  I have never tried it, and maybe there are 
> techniques that can be used to solder to aluminum that didn't exist when I 
> last looked into it in the 1980's, but I know some methods that are supposed 
> to work.
> 
>> On 10/1/2022 12:41 PM, Shannon Tassin via BVARC wrote:
>> Happy Saturday All,
>> 
>> I am working to improve my homemade vertical HF antenna project that I made 
>> several months back based on an ARRL magazine article.
>> 
>> This washer will allow my ground stake to fit through the middle and gives 
>> me a nice surface area for attaching my 10 ground radials. It was a leftover 
>> from another project so I don’t recall exactly what metal it is. My problem 
>> is that I cannot seem to get the solder to stick to it. I am very much a 
>> beginner with soldering.
>> 
>> What do I need to do differently?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Shannon Tassin
>> K4SCT
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Solder help

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

There are several issues here, first, the washer is so large the heat from your 
soldering gun or iron is being wicked away not allowing the surface (of the 
washer) to get hot enough to melt the solder. Both surface & wire need to be at 
the solder melting temp. The second problem is the surface must be clean, no 
oils or such. Third the plating on the washer may not be able to be soldered 
to. Solutions, clean the surface & remove the plating and use a BIG soldering 
gun or torch to heat the surface. Or better yet. Drill holes around the washer 
and use stainless steel hardware to attach your wires. Robert KD5YVQ  

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Shannon Tassin via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2022 12:42 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Shannon Tassin 
Subject: [BVARC] Solder help

Happy Saturday All,

I am working to improve my homemade vertical HF antenna project that I made 
several months back based on an ARRL magazine article.

This washer will allow my ground stake to fit through the middle and gives me a 
nice surface area for attaching my 10 ground radials. It was a leftover from 
another project so I don’t recall exactly what metal it is. My problem is that 
I cannot seem to get the solder to stick to it. I am very much a beginner with 
soldering.

What do I need to do differently?

Thanks,
Shannon Tassin
K4SCT

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Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest Planning

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Does anybody ever used a moonraker HF vertical antenna? I have a job that they 
want one mounted on a metal roof. Anyone have any experience with this antenna. 
Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2022 9:40 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest Planning

 

Dave,

 

There were 2 announcements that Jeff sent out.  On for the meeting this Sunday 
Sept 4 and one for the following Sunday Sept 11.   This Sunday is at 
Fuddruckers SW Freeway at the Fountains and the next one on Sept 11 is a Zoom 
meeting.  The meeting dates are in the original e-mail headers.

 

Hope to see you there.73...RH.

 


 

 

Virus-free. 

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On Sat, Sep 3, 2022 at 9:07 PM David F. Reed via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

I suppose in my advancing age, I am easily confused; it seems the email that 
went out 08/29 says there was a Skype meeting, this one says it is at 
Fuddruckers; so I am left wondering which is it, and if at Fuddruckers, which 
one and when?

 

Thanks and 73 de W5SV - Dave





On Sep 3, 2022, at 20:52, Jeff Greer via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

To be clear; no Skype meeting.  This is at Fuddruckers.

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Re: [BVARC] For those looking for a drop in replacement 12V batteries ...

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Take them to costal metals on Hempstead, they will pay you cash for them

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via 
BVARC
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2022 4:36 PM
To: Mike Lambert via BVARC 
Cc: Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] For those looking for a drop in replacement 12V batteries 
...

Most of my gear uses 7AH or 8AH batteries.  I've got a ton of bad ones I have 
to figure out how to get rid of.

On 7/24/2022 2:50 PM, Mike Lambert via BVARC wrote:
> take a look at this video. There are discount codes for this and other 
> size batteries.
>
> "The Professor reviews the 190AH 2432wh LFP drop in replacement 
> lithium battery from Power Queen with 150 Amp BMS at a discount price."
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EkeH42_tB8
>
> Mike KI5MIK
>
>
>
> 
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Re: [BVARC] UPS Issue

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Allen, leave the batteries on the bench for 24 hrs if they drop below 12.5
their bad. Robert

 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Allen Brier via BVARC
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2022 4:40 PM
To: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: n...@earthlink.net
Subject: [BVARC] UPS Issue

 

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


 

Any ideas?

 

Allen R. Brier N5XZ

1515 Windloch Lane

Richmond, TX 77406

713-705-4801

 


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Re: [BVARC] Hex Crimper for Large SB Series and Powerpole Connectors?

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

I solder all my power pole, even the large ones 250A. Never comes loose or
develops a bad connection. The large ones take a small torch or a big
soldering iron. Put a piece of heatsrink tubing on the wire and after you
solder it slide it on to the barrel of the power pole. Connection will look
great.

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Ben Cook via BVARC
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2022 12:40 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Ben Cook 
Subject: [BVARC] Hex Crimper for Large SB Series and Powerpole Connectors?

Does anyone in the group have a Hex Crimper for Large SB Series and
Powerpole Connectors like this one from PowerWerx
(https://powerwerx.com/hex-crimping-tool-sb-series-powerpole) that I could
borrow or use briefly? I'm looking to make a few connections, but the cost
of having to fork out for that large a crimper than I'll rarely use is a
show stopper.

Thank you,
-- 
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Re: [BVARC] Soil composition and the need for radials

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

DAMP clay soil is a fair conductor as far as AC grounds go. RF grounds are a 
another matter. The higher the freq. the more a good ground plane is needed. 
Most all vertical antennas will require some sort of ground system radials. If 
you bury the radials in good conducting soil, you can get by with shorter and 
fewer, the less conductive the soil the more & longer they need to be. If you 
use surface radials, they need to be able to match the antenna, giving a low 
swr. Rick Hiller may give more insite to the antenna counterpoise on a 
vertical. Robert 

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Mike Lambert via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2022 3:49 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Mike Lambert 
Subject: [BVARC] Soil composition and the need for radials

Robert (KD5YVQQ) and any others,

When you were out doing grounding work at my house (last August 2021), you 
remarked that the packed clay ground I had was very conductive.

Question:  Is it conductive enough that I could put up a Diamond BBTV or 
Hustler 5-BTV antenna in my back yard without redials?

73s,
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Re: [BVARC] grounding

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

John, Hubbell & Nvent-Erico both make threaded ground rods. I think both need a 
threaded coupling for both. Chemical grounds work but are seldom used around 
here, they become less effective over time, and need care to install as most 
use a sodium  based chemical the corrosion factor is high, also no grass will 
grow around the rod for years. The practice here and in most locals is to use 
multiple rods 6-10ft apart. That is the practice at most all cell phone sites. 
Motorola published a grounding guide for communications sites, deals with best 
practices in grounding and lightning protection. Do not recall the publication 
# but it is online It is Standards and Guidelines for Communication Sites. Due 
note the book is 500+ pages long. Not easy reading, but a good guide. Your 
sandy soil is great for pushing in ground rods by hand, that type of soil is 
what N5XZ had at his tower site & we pushed in 4 or 5 at his tower base. Sandy 
soil is fairly conductive when damp but less so as it dries out (keep the water 
hose handy) Robert 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of john Parmalee via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 9:14 AM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: john Parmalee 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] grounding

 

Robert, thanks for your comments.  I will check Elliott for screw together g 
rods the next time I am in town.  I live in far southwest Montgomery county, We 
don't have gumbo here but sandy loam. When I put my last g rod in I used a 
section of PVC connected to a garden hose to wash six or so feet into the 
ground then a sledge,  

One thing that has not been mentioned is chemical grounds.  I recall trying to 
make a 35 mHz paging system work.  One thing we did was to install chemical 
grounds on all the towers involved.  That didn't work, the frequency sees a 
modern office building a as a wave guide below cut off and just doesn't 
penetrate,  

I have read stories about trying to get a good ground while building across the 
desert power transmission lines.  

 

John Parmalee

jparma...@aol.com <mailto:jparma...@aol.com> 

281-380-3811 

K5VGM WI2XLJ

In a message dated 5/25/2022 7:13:24 AM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org 
<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>  writes: 

 

Robert,

At my installation the only one I am really concerned about is the ground for 
the DSL into my house (NOT installed by myself) that is a pipe, not a rod.  I 
clamped a ground wire to a sanded portion of the pipe, and bonded it to my 
station ground, but I think the pipe thing is a real bad idea.  Given that it 
is an AT&T thing, do you have any suggestions other than what I have done?

 

Ron

 

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From: Robert Polinski via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 8:29 PM
To: john Parmalee <mailto:jparma...@aol.com> ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: Robert Polinski <mailto:emdhous...@suddenlinkmail.com> 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] grounding

 

John, they do make thread together rods, when I did commercial communications I 
have used them at comm sites. Here, a 10ft ground rod is fine as are wet gumbo 
soil makes a pretty good ground. The NEC requires 2 ground rods or a ground rod 
and a ufer ground, which can be rebar in the slab, metal water line or metal 
bldg. if in contact with the earth via rebar or poles. I usually install 2 
rods. Most 10 ft ground are easy to push in the ground with just your hands. I 
just a few weeks ago installed additional rods at a hams house in the Heights. 
I wired a home in Elgin, just outside of Austin. Had to install horizonal 
ground rods as the ground was solid rock 2 ft down. I always tie to an existing 
rod but always add an additional rod as you never know if the old ground rod is 
10ft or 18” Here in the Houston area, testing is not necessary because of the 
soil, but as the video shows, it is a neat test. You are correct in your bends 
in the grounding conductor, they will act as a choke if made sharp, also, you 
should no run the ground wire in metal conduit for the same reason unless you 
bond the ground wire to the conduit at both ends.  As far a lightning goes, 
remember, all the wiring the strike travels thru on the way to the earth has 
resistance & inductance, so by the time it gets in the circuit the voltage & 
current are greatly reduced, still high, but since the duration is short, a 
good grounding system will dissipate quickly.  Robert

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of john Parmalee via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 6:31 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: john Parmalee mailto:jparma...@aol.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] grounding

 

  

>From what the great video says, if you are comfortable working with 120V the 
>simplest way to check out a ground rod is to see how much current it will draw 
>and

Re: [BVARC] grounding

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Ron, I agree a pipe is not the best ground, most likely is also not 10 ft in 
the ground. All new homes, or new electrical services are now required to have 
an intersystem grounding block. This is a terminal block mounted next to the 
electrical panel to which the phone co, cable TV co, satellite Co, etc can 
connect there grounds. The intersystem grounding block is connected to the 
grounding system of the electrical service. You could install a ground rod next 
to the pipe ground but bonding it to your station ground (assuming the station 
ground is bonded to the house ground) is most likely enough. Since DSL uses 
small gage wire, the resistance to high voltage surge limits the amount of 
current. Robert

 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Ron Bosch via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 7:13 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; john Parmalee 

Cc: Ron Bosch ; Robert Polinski 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] grounding

 

Robert,

At my installation the only one I am really concerned about is the ground for 
the DSL into my house (NOT installed by myself) that is a pipe, not a rod.  I 
clamped a ground wire to a sanded portion of the pipe, and bonded it to my 
station ground, but I think the pipe thing is a real bad idea.  Given that it 
is an AT&T thing, do you have any suggestions other than what I have done?

 

Ron

 

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From: Robert Polinski via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 8:29 PM
To: john Parmalee <mailto:jparma...@aol.com> ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: Robert Polinski <mailto:emdhous...@suddenlinkmail.com> 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] grounding

 

John, they do make thread together rods, when I did commercial communications I 
have used them at comm sites. Here, a 10ft ground rod is fine as are wet gumbo 
soil makes a pretty good ground. The NEC requires 2 ground rods or a ground rod 
and a ufer ground, which can be rebar in the slab, metal water line or metal 
bldg. if in contact with the earth via rebar or poles. I usually install 2 
rods. Most 10 ft ground are easy to push in the ground with just your hands. I 
just a few weeks ago installed additional rods at a hams house in the Heights. 
I wired a home in Elgin, just outside of Austin. Had to install horizonal 
ground rods as the ground was solid rock 2 ft down. I always tie to an existing 
rod but always add an additional rod as you never know if the old ground rod is 
10ft or 18” Here in the Houston area, testing is not necessary because of the 
soil, but as the video shows, it is a neat test. You are correct in your bends 
in the grounding conductor, they will act as a choke if made sharp, also, you 
should no run the ground wire in metal conduit for the same reason unless you 
bond the ground wire to the conduit at both ends.  As far a lightning goes, 
remember, all the wiring the strike travels thru on the way to the earth has 
resistance & inductance, so by the time it gets in the circuit the voltage & 
current are greatly reduced, still high, but since the duration is short, a 
good grounding system will dissipate quickly.  Robert

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of john Parmalee via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 6:31 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: john Parmalee mailto:jparma...@aol.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] grounding

 

  

>From what the great video says, if you are comfortable working with 120V the 
>simplest way to check out a ground rod is to see how much current it will draw 
>and do the math.  Don't attempt this without experience working with a live 
>circuit.  I have been told by licensed electricians that when a new service is 
>turned up if there is the stub of a ground rod sticking out of the ground it 
>is good. No testing required.

The thing I don't know is where to get the ground rod to ground rod connections 
and the ground rods with the blunt ends so they can match the previously driven 
rod.  Lowes only carries the 8 or it 10-foot rods and the coupling to the flex 
wire to the service box.  I checked Amazon and found nothing.  I am told the 
local rental yard will rent a hammer drill and the ground rod driving adapter.  

 

Another comment regarding the ability of a ground to carry a lightning strike.  
All bends of the ground wire should have the gentlest bends possible.  A strike 
of lightning is a very fast rise time having many harmonics.  We know this 
because we can hear lightning almost to the VHF bands, A bend will look like an 
inductor and raise the instant ohmic value of a ground rod.  On the other hand, 
a few turns on a coax or power source lead will increase the ohms to you rig.it 
will not protect against a direct hit but might fend off some induced current 
from a nearby strike. In south Florida it is common to t

Re: [BVARC] grounding

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

John, they do make thread together rods, when I did commercial communications I 
have used them at comm sites. Here, a 10ft ground rod is fine as are wet gumbo 
soil makes a pretty good ground. The NEC requires 2 ground rods or a ground rod 
and a ufer ground, which can be rebar in the slab, metal water line or metal 
bldg. if in contact with the earth via rebar or poles. I usually install 2 
rods. Most 10 ft ground are easy to push in the ground with just your hands. I 
just a few weeks ago installed additional rods at a hams house in the Heights. 
I wired a home in Elgin, just outside of Austin. Had to install horizonal 
ground rods as the ground was solid rock 2 ft down. I always tie to an existing 
rod but always add an additional rod as you never know if the old ground rod is 
10ft or 18” Here in the Houston area, testing is not necessary because of the 
soil, but as the video shows, it is a neat test. You are correct in your bends 
in the grounding conductor, they will act as a choke if made sharp, also, you 
should no run the ground wire in metal conduit for the same reason unless you 
bond the ground wire to the conduit at both ends.  As far a lightning goes, 
remember, all the wiring the strike travels thru on the way to the earth has 
resistance & inductance, so by the time it gets in the circuit the voltage & 
current are greatly reduced, still high, but since the duration is short, a 
good grounding system will dissipate quickly.  Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of john Parmalee via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 6:31 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: john Parmalee 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] grounding

 

  

>From what the great video says, if you are comfortable working with 120V the 
>simplest way to check out a ground rod is to see how much current it will draw 
>and do the math.  Don't attempt this without experience working with a live 
>circuit.  I have been told by licensed electricians that when a new service is 
>turned up if there is the stub of a ground rod sticking out of the ground it 
>is good. No testing required.

The thing I don't know is where to get the ground rod to ground rod connections 
and the ground rods with the blunt ends so they can match the previously driven 
rod.  Lowes only carries the 8 or it 10-foot rods and the coupling to the flex 
wire to the service box.  I checked Amazon and found nothing.  I am told the 
local rental yard will rent a hammer drill and the ground rod driving adapter.  

 

Another comment regarding the ability of a ground to carry a lightning strike.  
All bends of the ground wire should have the gentlest bends possible.  A strike 
of lightning is a very fast rise time having many harmonics.  We know this 
because we can hear lightning almost to the VHF bands, A bend will look like an 
inductor and raise the instant ohmic value of a ground rod.  On the other hand, 
a few turns on a coax or power source lead will increase the ohms to you rig.it 
will not protect against a direct hit but might fend off some induced current 
from a nearby strike. In south Florida it is common to tie several knots in 
your modem phone line.  In Michigan they wrap a phone line around a ¼” bolt , 
some washers and a nut.. 

 

John Parmalee

jparma...@aol.com  

281-380-3811 

K5VGM WI2XLJ

In a message dated 5/23/2022 7:54:42 PM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org 
  writes: 

 

If any one is interested in ground rod resistance, you can watch the link 
below. One thing I want watchers to note, they have 2 50ft ground rods 
connected together, they hook the hot side of a 120v ckt to them and it only 
pulls 13 amps (not enough to trip a breaker), that is why the grounding system 
must have a bond back to the power co ground always. Note this is not related 
to the RF grounds used as a counterpoise to an antenna system other than they 
will be tied together at a point. Robert

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg6G5VUSsWA 

 


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[BVARC] grounding

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

If any one is interested in ground rod resistance, you can watch the link
below. One thing I want watchers to note, they have 2 50ft ground rods
connected together, they hook the hot side of a 120v ckt to them and it only
pulls 13 amps (not enough to trip a breaker), that is why the grounding
system must have a bond back to the power co ground always. Note this is not
related to the RF grounds used as a counterpoise to an antenna system other
than they will be tied together at a point. Robert

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg6G5VUSsWA  

 


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[BVARC] Ground rods

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

If any one is interested in ground rod resistance, you can watch the link
below. One thing I want watchers to note, they have 2 50ft ground rods
connected together, they hook the hot side of a 120v ckt to them and it only
pulls 13 amps (not enough to trip a breaker), that is why the grounding
system must have a bond back to the power co ground always. Note this is not
related to the RF grounds used as a counterpoise to an antenna system other
than they will be tied together at a point. Robert

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Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

JP yes you can, Just use a #6 ga or larger wire between them. Use a separate 
clamp on the house ground and clean or wire brush the house rod where you 
attach the clamp. Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of JP Pritchard via BVARC
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 5:53 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: JP Pritchard 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

 

Robert, my shack ground rod is about 15 feet away from the house ground rod. 
Can I just run a heavy wire between the two as a good fix? 

 

JP, K5JPP 

On 05/23/2022 5:44 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

My post only relates to if in fact you install a ground rod at your ham 
station, that it needs and under the NEC is required to be bonded (connected) 
to your house ground.  Lets assume your house ground rod has a résistance of 22 
ohms. You pound a rod at your shack in the earth that has a resistance   10 
ohms  Lightning strikes  your power line behind your house. This high voltage 
pulse is seeking the least resistance path to earth. The house ground not the 
best, but to the lightning Gods you shack ground looks like a great path, using 
the 3rd prong of your power supply or the neutral side of the power cord, it 
seeks that ground, kind of frying any wiring or equipment in its travels. If 
both ground rods are bonded together, using ohms law, the total resistance is 
6.88 ohms, much better ground, lightning has a low resistance path to earth not 
thru your gear.  Also from a safety aspect (why the NEC requires bonding) if 
you loose a neutral connection at your power drop to your meter, or in your 
breaker box and your house ground is missing or poor, any grounded equipment in 
your house can have up to 120v on its chassis. If you were touching equipment 
in your shack the was connected to your shack ground and something grounded to 
your poor or non-existent house ground. You will be a cooking hot dog. Robert

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of David Hold via BVARC
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 4:58 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: David Hold mailto:davidh...@gmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

 

I will bet …. If you ohm out the negative post and chassis you will find out 
they are the same.

 If so just take negative to ground rod or wire under a chassis screw to ground.

 

On Mon, May 23, 2022 at 4:51 PM Mike Knedr via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Thank you for the information.

I have a semlex sec-1235m power supply.

It doesn't seem to have a chassis ground like the radio and the tuner does.  
Does it need to be grounded?

 

On Mon, May 23, 2022, 1:53 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Do not preform any electrical work unless you are comfortable as to what you 
are doing. Do not in any case ground the 3rd prong of an electrical cord to a 
ground rod that is not bonded to your electrical service. You could cause an 
electrical potential difference between ground thru your equipment or thru YOU. 
Remember, an earth ground has resistance. An electrical fault (short to chassis 
or ground) needs a low resistance path back to its source, a metal conductor, 
the earth can be a high resistance path. Low resistance will cause the 
protective device ( Breaker or fuse) to open. Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Joseph Benoit via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2022 8:59 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Joseph Benoit mailto:wa3...@gmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

 

Mike.  Not a direct answer to your ground rod issue BUT upon inspection, you 
will find the wire feeding the outlet boxes probably does contain a ground 
wire, just that they didn't have three-prong outlets or continue grounds 
properly

Not sure you want to tackle this BUT it is easy just time-consuming. After 
you've done a couple, maybe 15 minutes each. 

Experiment with one outlet to see if you are up to it.

Look in your breaker panel and you will see a bunch of ground wires connected 
to the ground buss so obviously they go SOMEWHERE (just not terminated at the 
outlets and switches).

Time to replace those old outlets and switches anyway.  Don't buy the cheapest 
outlets, stick to made in USA; Proven to be better connections inside. 

You can fix the issue with the no-grounded outlets throughout the house and 
make things much safer. Buy an outlet tester (a few bucks; three LED's) if you 
don't have one.  Get about 10 feet (jic) #14 solid copper wire green or 
whatever color.; stripping entirely bare if not green. Have a small assortment 
of appropriate wire nuts and electrical tape. Amazing how many three pronged 
outlets don't have any wire to ground screw although the bare ground wire is in 
there (sometimes just balled-up.  Good time to identify wha

Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

JP you can, use a #6 ga wire or larger. Use a separate clamp on the house 
ground rod and clean with a wire brush or sand lightly before you add the clamp 
Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of JP Pritchard via BVARC
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 5:53 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: JP Pritchard 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

 

Robert, my shack ground rod is about 15 feet away from the house ground rod. 
Can I just run a heavy wire between the two as a good fix? 

 

JP, K5JPP 

On 05/23/2022 5:44 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

My post only relates to if in fact you install a ground rod at your ham 
station, that it needs and under the NEC is required to be bonded (connected) 
to your house ground.  Lets assume your house ground rod has a résistance of 22 
ohms. You pound a rod at your shack in the earth that has a resistance   10 
ohms  Lightning strikes  your power line behind your house. This high voltage 
pulse is seeking the least resistance path to earth. The house ground not the 
best, but to the lightning Gods you shack ground looks like a great path, using 
the 3rd prong of your power supply or the neutral side of the power cord, it 
seeks that ground, kind of frying any wiring or equipment in its travels. If 
both ground rods are bonded together, using ohms law, the total resistance is 
6.88 ohms, much better ground, lightning has a low resistance path to earth not 
thru your gear.  Also from a safety aspect (why the NEC requires bonding) if 
you loose a neutral connection at your power drop to your meter, or in your 
breaker box and your house ground is missing or poor, any grounded equipment in 
your house can have up to 120v on its chassis. If you were touching equipment 
in your shack the was connected to your shack ground and something grounded to 
your poor or non-existent house ground. You will be a cooking hot dog. Robert

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of David Hold via BVARC
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 4:58 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: David Hold mailto:davidh...@gmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

 

I will bet …. If you ohm out the negative post and chassis you will find out 
they are the same.

 If so just take negative to ground rod or wire under a chassis screw to ground.

 

On Mon, May 23, 2022 at 4:51 PM Mike Knedr via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Thank you for the information.

I have a semlex sec-1235m power supply.

It doesn't seem to have a chassis ground like the radio and the tuner does.  
Does it need to be grounded?

 

On Mon, May 23, 2022, 1:53 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Do not preform any electrical work unless you are comfortable as to what you 
are doing. Do not in any case ground the 3rd prong of an electrical cord to a 
ground rod that is not bonded to your electrical service. You could cause an 
electrical potential difference between ground thru your equipment or thru YOU. 
Remember, an earth ground has resistance. An electrical fault (short to chassis 
or ground) needs a low resistance path back to its source, a metal conductor, 
the earth can be a high resistance path. Low resistance will cause the 
protective device ( Breaker or fuse) to open. Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Joseph Benoit via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2022 8:59 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Joseph Benoit mailto:wa3...@gmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

 

Mike.  Not a direct answer to your ground rod issue BUT upon inspection, you 
will find the wire feeding the outlet boxes probably does contain a ground 
wire, just that they didn't have three-prong outlets or continue grounds 
properly

Not sure you want to tackle this BUT it is easy just time-consuming. After 
you've done a couple, maybe 15 minutes each. 

Experiment with one outlet to see if you are up to it.

Look in your breaker panel and you will see a bunch of ground wires connected 
to the ground buss so obviously they go SOMEWHERE (just not terminated at the 
outlets and switches).

Time to replace those old outlets and switches anyway.  Don't buy the cheapest 
outlets, stick to made in USA; Proven to be better connections inside. 

You can fix the issue with the no-grounded outlets throughout the house and 
make things much safer. Buy an outlet tester (a few bucks; three LED's) if you 
don't have one.  Get about 10 feet (jic) #14 solid copper wire green or 
whatever color.; stripping entirely bare if not green. Have a small assortment 
of appropriate wire nuts and electrical tape. Amazing how many three pronged 
outlets don't have any wire to ground screw although the bare ground wire is in 
there (sometimes just balled-up.  Good time to identify what breaker does

Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

My post only relates to if in fact you install a ground rod at your ham 
station, that it needs and under the NEC is required to be bonded (connected) 
to your house ground.  Lets assume your house ground rod has a résistance of 22 
ohms. You pound a rod at your shack in the earth that has a resistance   10 
ohms  Lightning strikes  your power line behind your house. This high voltage 
pulse is seeking the least resistance path to earth. The house ground not the 
best, but to the lightning Gods you shack ground looks like a great path, using 
the 3rd prong of your power supply or the neutral side of the power cord, it 
seeks that ground, kind of frying any wiring or equipment in its travels. If 
both ground rods are bonded together, using ohms law, the total resistance is 
6.88 ohms, much better ground, lightning has a low resistance path to earth not 
thru your gear.  Also from a safety aspect (why the NEC requires bonding) if 
you loose a neutral connection at your power drop to your meter, or in your 
breaker box and your house ground is missing or poor, any grounded equipment in 
your house can have up to 120v on its chassis. If you were touching equipment 
in your shack the was connected to your shack ground and something grounded to 
your poor or non-existent house ground. You will be a cooking hot dog. Robert 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of David Hold via BVARC
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 4:58 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: David Hold 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

 

I will bet …. If you ohm out the negative post and chassis you will find out 
they are the same.

 If so just take negative to ground rod or wire under a chassis screw to ground.

 

On Mon, May 23, 2022 at 4:51 PM Mike Knedr via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Thank you for the information.

I have a semlex sec-1235m power supply.

It doesn't seem to have a chassis ground like the radio and the tuner does.  
Does it need to be grounded?

 

On Mon, May 23, 2022, 1:53 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Do not preform any electrical work unless you are comfortable as to what you 
are doing. Do not in any case ground the 3rd prong of an electrical cord to a 
ground rod that is not bonded to your electrical service. You could cause an 
electrical potential difference between ground thru your equipment or thru YOU. 
Remember, an earth ground has resistance. An electrical fault (short to chassis 
or ground) needs a low resistance path back to its source, a metal conductor, 
the earth can be a high resistance path. Low resistance will cause the 
protective device ( Breaker or fuse) to open. Robert KD5YVQ 

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Joseph Benoit via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2022 8:59 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Joseph Benoit mailto:wa3...@gmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

 

Mike.  Not a direct answer to your ground rod issue BUT upon inspection, you 
will find the wire feeding the outlet boxes probably does contain a ground 
wire, just that they didn't have three-prong outlets or continue grounds 
properly

Not sure you want to tackle this BUT it is easy just time-consuming. After 
you've done a couple, maybe 15 minutes each. 

Experiment with one outlet to see if you are up to it.

Look in your breaker panel and you will see a bunch of ground wires connected 
to the ground buss so obviously they go SOMEWHERE (just not terminated at the 
outlets and switches).

Time to replace those old outlets and switches anyway.  Don't buy the cheapest 
outlets, stick to made in USA; Proven to be better connections inside. 

You can fix the issue with the no-grounded outlets throughout the house and 
make things much safer. Buy an outlet tester (a few bucks; three LED's) if you 
don't have one.  Get about 10 feet (jic) #14 solid copper wire green or 
whatever color.; stripping entirely bare if not green. Have a small assortment 
of appropriate wire nuts and electrical tape. Amazing how many three pronged 
outlets don't have any wire to ground screw although the bare ground wire is in 
there (sometimes just balled-up.  Good time to identify what breaker does what 
and to make sure that breaker is OFF before you remove the outlet or light 
switch..  By getting to each and every outlet and switch and make sure the 
ground wires that are there are all connected to each other (may be multiple 
cables in same box) connect them all together  adding a pig tail if it was cut 
too short. Add a short pigtail to the new 3-prong grounded receptacle. Also 
look at any junction boxes hiding in the attic.  Have to be patient since, in 
an older house like ours, one room may feed another room and the problem won't 
resolve until all the grounds are tied together.  One day project does the 
whole house. 

Good idea to take a wrap of tape around the rec

Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Do not preform any electrical work unless you are comfortable as to what you 
are doing. Do not in any case ground the 3rd prong of an electrical cord to a 
ground rod that is not bonded to your electrical service. You could cause an 
electrical potential difference between ground thru your equipment or thru YOU. 
Remember, an earth ground has resistance. An electrical fault (short to chassis 
or ground) needs a low resistance path back to its source, a metal conductor, 
the earth can be a high resistance path. Low resistance will cause the 
protective device ( Breaker or fuse) to open. Robert KD5YVQ 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Joseph Benoit via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2022 8:59 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Joseph Benoit 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

 

Mike.  Not a direct answer to your ground rod issue BUT upon inspection, you 
will find the wire feeding the outlet boxes probably does contain a ground 
wire, just that they didn't have three-prong outlets or continue grounds 
properly

Not sure you want to tackle this BUT it is easy just time-consuming. After 
you've done a couple, maybe 15 minutes each. 

Experiment with one outlet to see if you are up to it.

Look in your breaker panel and you will see a bunch of ground wires connected 
to the ground buss so obviously they go SOMEWHERE (just not terminated at the 
outlets and switches).

Time to replace those old outlets and switches anyway.  Don't buy the cheapest 
outlets, stick to made in USA; Proven to be better connections inside. 

You can fix the issue with the no-grounded outlets throughout the house and 
make things much safer. Buy an outlet tester (a few bucks; three LED's) if you 
don't have one.  Get about 10 feet (jic) #14 solid copper wire green or 
whatever color.; stripping entirely bare if not green. Have a small assortment 
of appropriate wire nuts and electrical tape. Amazing how many three pronged 
outlets don't have any wire to ground screw although the bare ground wire is in 
there (sometimes just balled-up.  Good time to identify what breaker does what 
and to make sure that breaker is OFF before you remove the outlet or light 
switch..  By getting to each and every outlet and switch and make sure the 
ground wires that are there are all connected to each other (may be multiple 
cables in same box) connect them all together  adding a pig tail if it was cut 
too short. Add a short pigtail to the new 3-prong grounded receptacle. Also 
look at any junction boxes hiding in the attic.  Have to be patient since, in 
an older house like ours, one room may feed another room and the problem won't 
resolve until all the grounds are tied together.  One day project does the 
whole house. 

Good idea to take a wrap of tape around the receptacle or switch for safety 
(for safety and to keep that ground wire from touching where it shouldn't.  

 

On Fri, May 20, 2022 at 8:19 PM Mike Knedr via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

The house was built in the 60's.

So there is no ground to the receptacles.

I was planning on building an extension cord with a gfci and running the ground 
to the rod.

I was thinking about flat braid from a ground buss bar to the rod for the 
radio, tuner, and power supply.

 

Any thoughts?

 

Mike KI5UBL 73

 

On Fri, May 20, 2022, 7:57 PM Michael Giannaccio via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Hi Mike,

When I put mine in I left about 8-12” out of the ground. Plenty of room for 
multiple clamps and coax grounding blocks.

If you’re not already aware make sure you bond your station ground with your 
home’s electrical ground. I have some wire that you’re welcome to for bonding 
if your run isn’t too long. Let me know!

73,

Mike Giannaccio
W5REZ

> On May 20, 2022, at 6:53 PM, Mike Knedr via BVARC   > wrote:
> 
> 
> I'm am installing an eight foot ground rod for my new shack.
> My question is how much leave above ground to attach the grounds.
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Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

You can leave as much as you want, or you can bury it. The problem with burying 
it as you cannot check the clamp to make sure it stays tight. If you want or 
need it to go below ground level, go to a home center and by a yard sprinkler 
valve box. Put it over the buried rod to give you access to the rod but  allow 
you to mow over it. Two other important notes, Use a brass acorn clamp to 
connect your ground cable to the rod, screw type clamps will rust out in a year 
or so. Also be sure to connect (Bond)  your new rod to the house AC ground with 
a #6 wire, otherwise you set up a likelihood of lightning damage to your 
equipment. ( this is also required by the national electrical code)

Robert KD5YVQ   

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Mike Knedr via BVARC
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2022 6:53 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Mike Knedr 
Subject: [BVARC] Ground rod

 

I'm am installing an eight foot ground rod for my new shack.

My question is how much leave above ground to attach the grounds.


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Re: [BVARC] [ANNOUNCEMENT] Field Day 2022! HELP WANTED!

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Field day is a great place for new hams. You learn to set up antennas, radios & 
feedlines. All hams can operate all bands  regardless of class of  License. You 
do not need to bring anything but yourself. All will be provided. Robert KD5YVQ 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Mike Knedr via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 12:58 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Mike Knedr 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [ANNOUNCEMENT] Field Day 2022! HELP WANTED!

 

I am new to this.

I don't even have a hf radio set up.

I am willing to help but I don't know where I could help.

Please keep me in mind and let me know if I can help in any way.

Also I can't stand for any length of time.

Mike Knerr KI5UBL.

 

On Tue, May 17, 2022, 7:57 PM Anthony Morones via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:



 

 

Hello everyone!

 

As you are all likely aware, Field Day is just around the corner! Taking place 
at Duhacsek Park on June 25th-26th, BVARC, KARS, and TDXS will be joining 
forces for ARRL Field Day 2022. We will be operating as many as 10 stations 
simultaneously, calling CQ, and racking up contacts. Our goal is to provide a 
fun and engaging environment for hams of all classes and those without a 
license to experience various aspects of the exciting hobby of ham radio! There 
will be food and refreshments as well.

 

We are looking for operators (THAT'S YOU) to run our stations and help out with 
various Bonus Point activities this year. We need many more voice (SSB) 
operators, but also CW and FT8 operators. Technician class operators CAN run 
our HF stations using the club call sign, and we will have help there to get 
you going calling CQ. We are trying to get as many points as possible, and WE 
NEED YOUR HELP! We would like to get as much coverage of our event as possible 
and are seeking anyone with connections to news media to contact us.

 

A Few of the Roles Needed:

* Voice mode operators (i.e., Single Sideband) to call CQ and log 
contacts

* Educators (folks willing to teach one or more short structured 
lessons on ham radio skills)

* An operator(s) to run the GOTA (Get On The Air) station to advise the 
new or unlicensed operators with the equipment there

* Social Media promoters (utilize social media to promote the event and 
post about the activities during the event)

* Experienced hams to assist new hams or unlicensed operators using the 
equipment at the main stations

* Help setting up equipment (radios, antennas, cabling, etc.) on Friday 
June 24th starting at noon

* and many more!

We will be announcing an online sign-up sheet for these roles and operating 
positions soon; keep an eye out for the email or check on   
BVARC.org in the coming days for a link.

 

If you have any questions or concerns send them directly to Anthony Morones 
(W5LIC) at   w5li...@gmail.com, or Mike Hardwick 
(N5VCX) at   n5...@att.net.


Let's get out there and GET ON THE AIR to represent Houston area hams this 
Field Day 2022. We can't wait to see you all out there, 73!

 

Where:

Duhacsek Park
  17034 Old Richmond Road
Sugar Land, TX 77498

When:

June 25th-26th 2022
(From Saturday at 7am until we wrap up Sunday afternoon)

 

Additional links for Field Day 2022:

 

 ARRL What is Field Day?

  ARRL Field Day 
2022 Rules

 

 Educational Activity Bonus FAQs

  GOTA 
Station FAQs

 

{This correspondence composed by Kori Rahman, WX5KR}

 

 

<><><><><><><><><><><><><><> 

Anthony Morones, W5LIC

BVARC Field Day Coordinator

  w5li...@gmail.com

 

 

 

 


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Re: [BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST May 15th 220515

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Moving the net? Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2022 8:31 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; TDXS List 

Cc: Rick Hiller 
Subject: [BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST May 15th 220515

 




Nets this week.

 

The ever present Stir Crazy Net at noon on 146.96.  K5LKJ, N5EKW net controls.

 

BVARC Monday Night Net -- 8 PM 146.94  this week find Clint KF5HDF as NCS

 

Tuesday 8 PM  SHOT Net  Ten Ten group 28.488 -- N5MT or N5XZ hosting

 

New Net starting this week --   QuestionAIR Net.

 Tuesday at 8 PM on the 146.94 repeater (PL Tone 167.9, – shift). It is 
open to any and all hams in the Greater Houston area.

 The goal of the QuestionAIR net is to ask random and thought-provoking 
questions, to get fun and laid-back conversations started among hams! 

 Hosted by Charlotte (KI5TRQ) or Henry (K5HRP)

 

Ham Fests

 The mother of them all within the states -- Dayton Hamvention -- this 
coming Friday,

   Saturday and Sunday in Xenia, OH -- Google Hamvention 
2022



 In conjunction with Dayton --  Contest University will be 
held on Thursday -- A tremendous plethora

 of ham radio topics dealing with contesting but a 
significant amount of information about just plain

 operating and station set-up practices.  Sign up now!  See 
the course outline at

  
https://www.contestuniversity.com/course-outline/

 

Things of note:

 

 If you missed Bob Heil on the BVARC Zoom meeting this past Thursday 
you missed a great one.

 Thank goodness Jeff recorded it.

 

 Tonight is the Full Moon -- The Blood Moon and a Lunar Eclipse if you 
stay up after 10:30 and go outside.  EME'ers take note.

 

  For those of you traveling to Dayton /Xenia -- have fun and safe 
travels ( I am jealous -- I haven't been back in about 5 years) 

 

73...The editor...


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[BVARC] Bob Heil

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

A bit of trivia on Bob Heil. In the early 1970's Bob developed the high
power Talk-box for Joe Walsh. In 1974 he gave one to Peter Frampton for a
Christmas present.  He made it a success in the Frampton song Do You Feel
Like We Do. And now you know the rest of the story. Robert KD5YVQ


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Re: [BVARC] News Blast 050922 -- Special Edition -- Bob Heil on Zoom on Thursday

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Small trivia, Bob Heil developed the high power Talk Box for Joe Walsh later 
used famously used by peter Frampton.  Bob gave one to Peter as a Christmas 
present in 1974

Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2022 7:45 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; TDXS List 

Cc: Rick Hiller 
Subject: [BVARC] News Blast 050922 -- Special Edition -- Bob Heil on Zoom on 
Thursday

 




BVARC Club Meeting on Thursday, May 12th at 7 PM.

 

Venue will be the Zoom platform and

the speaker will be audiologist, extraordinaire Bob Heil.

 

Don't miss it.  Bob, as the owner of Heil Audio company with years of 
professional and ham audio experience, he always gives a great presentation.

 

Zoom joining details --  on the BVARC reflector or go to BVARC.org and join the 
meeting from there.   Near to 7 PM on Thursday, go to the BVARC home page, 
scroll down a bit and left side click "Join Zoom Meeting" .

 

Hope to see y'all there.  Let's give Bob a real South Texas welcome.

 

 


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Re: [BVARC] Looking for parts to build a Balun

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

If you  know what you are looking for, Mouser is great. I ordered 2 Darlington 
transistors to repair a big screen monitor last nite a 7PM and the UPS 
delivered them 10:15 this morning.

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Gus Bernard via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2022 10:38 AM
To: Rudolph Ackerman ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO 
CLUB 
Cc: Gus Bernard 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Looking for parts to build a Balun

 

I try to buy locally, if possible, but except for the tape the items you're 
looking for are not easy to find locally.  I always buy electronics parts from 
Mouser (here in TX), but some like DigiKey, etc.

 

1.)  DO NOT buy "no-name" toroids for baluns/ununs. Search Mouser or DigiKey 
for the brands they carry, and buy one of those, or get them from Palomar 
Engineers or an equivalent.  I like the Fair-rite brand and buy them from 
Mouser; Palomar carries a competing brand.

 

2.)  You don't "need" glass cloth for a balun, but the 27 can be found at most 
any electrical supply house that carries the 3M line - locally, I like ACE 
Electronics or Grainger.

 

3.)  There are LOTS of places to get PTFE wire.  I doubt EPO has it, better 
chance at ACE, but call both and ask.  Otherwise, search online.  I buy my 
enamelled wire from eBay - they actually have a few good sources for it.  The 
Wireman is a good source of antenna wire, generally.

 

When shopping for most component parts specific to ham radio, I usually start 
at R&L Electronics and/or DXEngineering.  They're reputable, reliable, good 
quality and great customer service.

 

Good luck,

 

Gus, K5GMB

 

 

On Tue, May 3, 2022 at 9:34 AM Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

OK where do you get your supply's to build your antenna's and parts?   I 
looking to build a 4:1 Balum 

FT-240-43 Ferrite Toroid 
3M Glass Cloth Electrical Tape 27 
PTFE 18 awg wire (2 colors)   Open to other options.

Do you have a source for good PTFE 18 awg wire (or other options) that sales it 
by the foot.Not looking to buy a whole roll as I just dont need that much

Thanks
Rudy Ackerman 
KF5QYG


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Re: [BVARC] Wanted

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

What problems are you having with it? Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Martin Denning via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2022 11:44 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Martin Denning 
Subject: [BVARC] Wanted

 

Looking for someone to fix a Kenwood TL-922 Linear Amplifier. Will deliver 
within 100 miles of Houston. 783 Martin W5XUK.


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Re: [BVARC] Wanted

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

What problems are you having with it? Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Martin Denning via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2022 11:44 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Martin Denning 
Subject: [BVARC] Wanted

 

Looking for someone to fix a Kenwood TL-922 Linear Amplifier. Will deliver 
within 100 miles of Houston. 783 Martin W5XUK.


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Re: [BVARC] Portable Generators Fw: Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Best generators for ham use are inverter generators. I recommend a Honda 
EU2000. Good clean power. BVARC has run all the radios at field day several 
years on my EU2000. Advantages, clean power, 60 hz  120v no fluctuating, light 
weight 50 lb, quiet, long run time up to 14 hrs on a gal of gas, you can get a 
remote fuel tank, I use boat tanks as they can be swapped while the generator 
is running. Disadvantage, cost a lot more per watt. During a hurricane, mine 
ran 3 ½ days straight never turned it off, ran my fridg, modem, TV & a few 
lights, and a small window AC.  Used less than 6 gal of gas. And as anyone 
knows, getting gas during or after a storm can be hard. You can also get a 
propane or nat gas conversion kit. A 10kw gen will use upwards to 1 gal per 
hour. You can get a 3KW inverter gen. they also are easy on fuel, but they 
weigh a lot more 100+ lbs.  Just be carful about your generator selection as I 
have repaired several radios & power supplies that were connected to bad 
generators. The speed control that regulates the hz is poor and the voltage 
spikes due to the gen being lightly loaded, will destroy some power supplies. I 
have seen many a TV damaged by these generators. Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of mark janzer via BVARC
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2022 9:58 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: mark janzer 
Subject: [BVARC] Portable Generators Fw: Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales 
Tax Holiday

 

Given the tax free weekend, what portable generator would you recommend - sized 
for field day usage.

 

73

Mark

K5MGJ

 

- Forwarded Message -

From: ARRL Members Only Web site 

To: "k5...@yahoo.com" 

Sent: Friday, April 22, 2022, 09:50:02 AM CDT

Subject: Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday

 

The Texas Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday will occur

from Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 12:01 am, CDT, to midnight, Monday,

April 25, 2022.

 

The list of supplies and items that qualify appear on the Texas

Comptroller's website at: 

https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-1017.php

 

Unfortunately, the tax holiday does not provide exemption from

sales tax on the purchase of radios in excess of $75 in value. Perhaps

we can persuade a Texas legislator to sponsor an amendment to the law

that would extend the tax exemption to permit the exclusion of sales tax

on a broader class of amateur radios and related equipment.

 

If you have been planning to purchase a small generator, note the

sales tax exclusion does apply to portable generators that cost less

than $3,000.00, permitting — depending on brand and where purchased

— the acquisition of generators up to 15,000 watts.

 

Be safe.

 

 

John Robert Stratton

  N5AUS

Director

Lee H. Cooper

  W5LHC

Vice Director

West Gulf Division

 



ARRL West Gulf Division

Director: John Robert Stratton, N5AUS

n5...@arrl.org  



 

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[BVARC] FW: masts & towers

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

 

 

From: Robert Polinski  
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 4:01 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Subject: RE: [BVARC] masts & towers

 

In the state of Texas, county government’s are prohibited from requiring 
permitting or inspections on any construction with a few exceptions.  Sewage & 
septic systems, waterwells, some land use coverage (dealing with storm water 
runoff) Roads as in subdivisions. Cities, can require permits and inspections & 
can pass requirements on construction of just about anything. A subdivision by 
a private contractor can for HOA or deed restrictions rules, you accept them 
when you buy a home there. There are a lot more rules covering business in the 
state, air quality, hazardous waste, utility use, etc. There are also some 
rules that apply to any cities ETJ which apply to 1 to 5 miles around a city. 
These rules also deal with land use (coverage) and roads & utilities, but not 
rules most home owners have to consider. If you live in a Texas county, you can 
collect all the junk you want, cover you lot with rigged up antennas & live 
happy in a trash dumpster, as long as you got a permit for your septic system, 
well, & none of your waste is flowing off your property or damaging the ground 
water.   Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of JP Pritchard via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 12:28 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: JP Pritchard mailto:jppn...@comcast.net> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

 

The carbon fiber masts offered by Gigaparts looks really great but they’ve 
doubled in price over the past year. I think Jason at Ham Radio 2.0 has a YT 
video on them. 

 

JP

Sent from my iPhone

 

On Mar 31, 2022, at 10:45 AM, Neal Naumann via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

I would plead Ingorance to permits.  I grew up in "the country " .  I never 
heard of getting a permit to do stuff.  I just do it.

 

Are you saying I need a permit to put up a TV antenna?  I imagine I will look 
for direction if that is the case.  But not until it seems to really matter.

 

Neal N5EN 

 

 

 

Get Outlook for Android  

  _  

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > on 
behalf of Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 10:17:26 AM
To: Neal Naumann via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN mailto:ka8...@ka8kpn.org> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] masts & towers 

 

Did you permit the project to erect a tower and antenna?

On 3/31/2022 9:41 AM, Neal Naumann via BVARC wrote:

A TV antenna is permitted by law (which was drafted by the advertisers running 
ads on the over the air television stations).   My Hygain TH-3JRS is is TV 
antenna.   33 feet is a height I require for good reception. 

 

A flagpole is permitted by law.  If you choose to run a wire to it is your 
choice.

 

73,

 

Neal N5EN 

 

 

  _  

From: BVARC    on 
behalf of Jeff Greer via BVARC   
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022, 9:16 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB   
Cc: Jeff Greer   
Subject: Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

 

Well, my CC&Rs are not vague - they say explicitly no antennas unless we're 
required to allow the antenna by law.  Having said that, I already have an 
antenna for HF.  There will be one for VHF and UHF.  The question is about how 
to build it...

 

I think I've settled on doing the tetherball base.  Now I just need to figure 
out if it will be a push up mast, a crank up mast, a tilt over mast, or some 
combination, and I need to figure out what to make it out of...  Lighter is 
better, I think, as it'll be less likely to cause damage should it ever blow 
over (or get knocked over).  I may put this thing between my house and the 
neighbor's house, and I don't want it breaking stuff.  I was looking at carbon 
fiber telescoping masts last night, and that may be a good option.  They're 
pricey, which I'm not thrilled about, but they are supposedly stronger/stiffer 
than aluminum.

 

-j

 

  _  

From: Neal Naumann   
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 7:05 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB   
Cc: Jeff Greer   
Subject: Re: masts & towers 

 

If you attend any area Hamfest with an ARRL forum, John Stratton N5AUS (ARRL 
board member and civil trial attorney) will tell you that an HOA is no excuse 
for putting up an antenna.  He can feed you ammunition if there is an issue 
with your HOA.

 

My HOA has a vague statement about antennas 10 ft higher than the highest point 
on my house.  With that in mind and a "it's better to ask forgiveness than 
permission " attitude, for the past 20 years I have had antennas up to 20 ft in 
height attached yp my chimney.   This past year I got tired of dealing

Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

In the state of Texas, county government’s are prohibited from requiring 
permitting or inspections on any construction with a few exceptions.  Sewage & 
septic systems, waterwells, some land use coverage (dealing with storm water 
runoff) Roads as in subdivisions. Cities, can require permits and inspections & 
can pass requirements on construction of just about anything. A subdivision by 
a private contractor can for HOA or deed restrictions rules, you accept them 
when you buy a home there. There are a lot more rules covering business in the 
state, air quality, hazardous waste, utility use, etc. There are also some 
rules that apply to any cities ETJ which apply to 1 to 5 miles around a city. 
These rules also deal with land use (coverage) and roads & utilities, but not 
rules most home owners have to consider. If you live in a Texas county, you can 
collect all the junk you want, cover you lot with rigged up antennas & live 
happy in a trash dumpster, as long as you got a permit for your septic system, 
well, & none of your waste is flowing off your property or damaging the ground 
water.   Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of JP Pritchard via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 12:28 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: JP Pritchard 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

 

The carbon fiber masts offered by Gigaparts looks really great but they’ve 
doubled in price over the past year. I think Jason at Ham Radio 2.0 has a YT 
video on them. 

 

JP

Sent from my iPhone





On Mar 31, 2022, at 10:45 AM, Neal Naumann via BVARC  wrote:

 

I would plead Ingorance to permits.  I grew up in "the country " .  I never 
heard of getting a permit to do stuff.  I just do it.

 

Are you saying I need a permit to put up a TV antenna?  I imagine I will look 
for direction if that is the case.  But not until it seems to really matter.

 

Neal N5EN 

 

 

 

Get Outlook for Android  

  _  

From: BVARC  on behalf of Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via 
BVARC 
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 10:17:26 AM
To: Neal Naumann via BVARC 
Cc: Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] masts & towers 

 

Did you permit the project to erect a tower and antenna?

On 3/31/2022 9:41 AM, Neal Naumann via BVARC wrote:

A TV antenna is permitted by law (which was drafted by the advertisers running 
ads on the over the air television stations).   My Hygain TH-3JRS is is TV 
antenna.   33 feet is a height I require for good reception. 

 

A flagpole is permitted by law.  If you choose to run a wire to it is your 
choice.

 

73,

 

Neal N5EN 

 

 

  _  

From: BVARC    on 
behalf of Jeff Greer via BVARC   
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022, 9:16 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB   
Cc: Jeff Greer   
Subject: Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

 

Well, my CC&Rs are not vague - they say explicitly no antennas unless we're 
required to allow the antenna by law.  Having said that, I already have an 
antenna for HF.  There will be one for VHF and UHF.  The question is about how 
to build it...

 

I think I've settled on doing the tetherball base.  Now I just need to figure 
out if it will be a push up mast, a crank up mast, a tilt over mast, or some 
combination, and I need to figure out what to make it out of...  Lighter is 
better, I think, as it'll be less likely to cause damage should it ever blow 
over (or get knocked over).  I may put this thing between my house and the 
neighbor's house, and I don't want it breaking stuff.  I was looking at carbon 
fiber telescoping masts last night, and that may be a good option.  They're 
pricey, which I'm not thrilled about, but they are supposedly stronger/stiffer 
than aluminum.

 

-j

 

  _  

From: Neal Naumann   
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 7:05 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB   
Cc: Jeff Greer   
Subject: Re: masts & towers 

 

If you attend any area Hamfest with an ARRL forum, John Stratton N5AUS (ARRL 
board member and civil trial attorney) will tell you that an HOA is no excuse 
for putting up an antenna.  He can feed you ammunition if there is an issue 
with your HOA.

 

My HOA has a vague statement about antennas 10 ft higher than the highest point 
on my house.  With that in mind and a "it's better to ask forgiveness than 
permission " attitude, for the past 20 years I have had antennas up to 20 ft in 
height attached yp my chimney.   This past year I got tired of dealing with my 
extension ladder and put four sections of Motorola/ Rohn 35 in the ground about 
6 feet.  So that's about 34 feet above ground.  I recently came across a good 
deal on a Hygain TH-3JRS and I also have a 4 element 2 meter beam side mounted. 
 

 

I have never received a complaint... except for grass growing in the sidewalk 
cracks.

 

I also converted my 10 

Re: [BVARC] ARISS Contact - Request for loaner gear

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Gee we went from $5000 worth of equipment to a $7.25 boafang, maybe something 
in the middle mite work. How bout a 50 to 75 watt mobile radio hooked up to a 
beam antenna on a tripod. The most reverting thing of this thread is fact that 
ANYONE in the government would be concerned about spending government dollars. 
If he or she works for NASA , I would vote them for president. Robert  

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Neal Naumann via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2022 1:57 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Neal Naumann ; Rick Hiller 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] ARISS Contact - Request for loaner gear

 

Yes, you can probably talk to the ARISS with a $7.25 Boafeng talkie (yes I 
actually have one that I bought from Radioddity with a $25 coupon) and a rubber 
duck antenna.  So after about a year of planning and selection for a probable 
once in a lifetime event for this particular school class, would you just walk 
in with a hundred eager students waiting for your contact with the space 
station, only to realize you are unable to make contact because your equipment 
had malfunctioned or was insufficient.  Can you imagine the value of a hour of 
time on the ISS?  A google search estimates about $350,000 per hour to keep the 
station in orbit - I have no idea what's rolled into that figure, but assuming 
that's a realistic minimum and there are an average of six occupants, it works 
out at around $60,000 per hour per occupant overall.

 

So a decent high elevation pass may give you 15 minutes of talk time at most.  
Plus a few minutes on each side of the pass for the astronaut to prepare and 
secure the station… Your $7.25 Boafeng failed, so 30 minutes of ISS time is 
maybe $30,000 taxpayer money gone.  On the ground, you are now standing in the 
middle of a bunch of disappointed students and pissed off teachers, school 
officials, and NASA personel, looking like a complete idiot.  That moment of 
amateur radio will be forever remembered.  You could either be a hero or a zero 
( or possible negative number because you just single handedly took the entire 
hobby down with you).  What’s it going to be?

 

I’m sure there is equipment around to be lent and insure the success of this 
event.

 

Try to be positive.  Amateur radio can be better than a bunch of old grumpy men 
… and I’m not saying that anyone is, but can we turn this thread towards a more 
positive direction?

 

73,

 

Neal Naumann N5EN

 

 

 

 

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Keith Dutson via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2022 6:00 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Keith Dutson mailto:kdut...@sbcglobal.net> >; Rick 
Hiller mailto:rickhille...@gmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] ARISS Contact - Request for loaner gear

 

Ditto.  I was at a pool party some years back and used a Kenwood HT to talk to 
an astronaut.  He was using the Kenwood transceiver installed in the space 
station.

 

During an ARISS session with a school, a completely different setup is used.  
The transceiver is a Harris unit using the onboard audio system and a separate 
dedicated antenna.  This station has a special ARISS call sign and the 
astronauts are control operators with their own call sign.

 

When astronauts are assigned to a mission aboard the space station, they are 
asked if they want to participate in the ARISS session.  If the answer is yes, 
they must have an amateur radio license.  If they do not have a license, I am 
called to teach them how to get their license.  This is done in a two day class 
at the Johnson Space Center.  Each day is a two hour session, so only four 
hours of instruction are given.  Electronics and math are not included since 
astronauts are already well trained in these topics.  Instead, emphasis is 
placed on rules, regulations and procedure.

 

73, Keith NM5G

 

On Saturday, February 12, 2022, 08:20:13 PM CST, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

At the Boy Scout local Jamboree in Navasota a few years back we worked the ISS 
with a 2 meter mobile FM rig and vertical antenna.  The astronaut talked to us 
for a bit too, not just 599 TU.pretty cool..  Of course they were directly 
over head during their pass.

 

RH   

 

On Sat, Feb 12, 2022 at 11:34 AM Ron Bosch via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Something run through NASA is overengineered, IAM SHOCKED, SHOCKED I say!!  😊

 

Sent from Mail   for Windows

 

From: JP Pritchard via BVARC  
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:39 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: JP Pritchard  ; Jeff Greer 
 ; Jeffery MacMillian  
Subject: Re: [BVARC] ARISS Contact - Request for loaner gear

 

Over-engineered is an understatement.  

 

JP 

On 02/10/2022 8:16 AM Jeff Greer via BVARC mailto:bvarc@

Re: [BVARC] ARISS Contact - Request for loaner gear

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Gee we went from $5000 worth of equipment to a $7.25 boafang, maybe something 
in the middle mite work. How bout a 50 to 75 watt mobile radio hooked up to a 
beam antenna on a tripod. The most reverting thing of this thread is fact that 
ANYONE in the government would be concerned about spending government dollars. 
If he or she works for NASA , I would vote them for president. Robert  

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Neal Naumann via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2022 1:57 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Neal Naumann ; Rick Hiller 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] ARISS Contact - Request for loaner gear

 

Yes, you can probably talk to the ARISS with a $7.25 Boafeng talkie (yes I 
actually have one that I bought from Radioddity with a $25 coupon) and a rubber 
duck antenna.  So after about a year of planning and selection for a probable 
once in a lifetime event for this particular school class, would you just walk 
in with a hundred eager students waiting for your contact with the space 
station, only to realize you are unable to make contact because your equipment 
had malfunctioned or was insufficient.  Can you imagine the value of a hour of 
time on the ISS?  A google search estimates about $350,000 per hour to keep the 
station in orbit - I have no idea what's rolled into that figure, but assuming 
that's a realistic minimum and there are an average of six occupants, it works 
out at around $60,000 per hour per occupant overall.

 

So a decent high elevation pass may give you 15 minutes of talk time at most.  
Plus a few minutes on each side of the pass for the astronaut to prepare and 
secure the station… Your $7.25 Boafeng failed, so 30 minutes of ISS time is 
maybe $30,000 taxpayer money gone.  On the ground, you are now standing in the 
middle of a bunch of disappointed students and pissed off teachers, school 
officials, and NASA personel, looking like a complete idiot.  That moment of 
amateur radio will be forever remembered.  You could either be a hero or a zero 
( or possible negative number because you just single handedly took the entire 
hobby down with you).  What’s it going to be?

 

I’m sure there is equipment around to be lent and insure the success of this 
event.

 

Try to be positive.  Amateur radio can be better than a bunch of old grumpy men 
… and I’m not saying that anyone is, but can we turn this thread towards a more 
positive direction?

 

73,

 

Neal Naumann N5EN

 

 

 

 

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Keith Dutson via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2022 6:00 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Keith Dutson mailto:kdut...@sbcglobal.net> >; Rick 
Hiller mailto:rickhille...@gmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] ARISS Contact - Request for loaner gear

 

Ditto.  I was at a pool party some years back and used a Kenwood HT to talk to 
an astronaut.  He was using the Kenwood transceiver installed in the space 
station.

 

During an ARISS session with a school, a completely different setup is used.  
The transceiver is a Harris unit using the onboard audio system and a separate 
dedicated antenna.  This station has a special ARISS call sign and the 
astronauts are control operators with their own call sign.

 

When astronauts are assigned to a mission aboard the space station, they are 
asked if they want to participate in the ARISS session.  If the answer is yes, 
they must have an amateur radio license.  If they do not have a license, I am 
called to teach them how to get their license.  This is done in a two day class 
at the Johnson Space Center.  Each day is a two hour session, so only four 
hours of instruction are given.  Electronics and math are not included since 
astronauts are already well trained in these topics.  Instead, emphasis is 
placed on rules, regulations and procedure.

 

73, Keith NM5G

 

On Saturday, February 12, 2022, 08:20:13 PM CST, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

At the Boy Scout local Jamboree in Navasota a few years back we worked the ISS 
with a 2 meter mobile FM rig and vertical antenna.  The astronaut talked to us 
for a bit too, not just 599 TU.pretty cool..  Of course they were directly 
over head during their pass.

 

RH   

 

On Sat, Feb 12, 2022 at 11:34 AM Ron Bosch via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Something run through NASA is overengineered, IAM SHOCKED, SHOCKED I say!!  😊

 

Sent from Mail   for Windows

 

From: JP Pritchard via BVARC  
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:39 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: JP Pritchard  ; Jeff Greer 
 ; Jeffery MacMillian  
Subject: Re: [BVARC] ARISS Contact - Request for loaner gear

 

Over-engineered is an understatement.  

 

JP 

On 02/10/2022 8:16 AM Jeff Greer via BVARC mailto:bvarc@

Re: [BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST #104 22-01-16

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

To those looking for the 146.940 KE5OOG repeater, I do not know where it is, 
but you are welcome to use the 146.940 KG5EEO repeater! Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2022 6:59 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; TDXS List 

Cc: Rick Hiller 
Subject: [BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST #104 22-01-16

 

BVARC NEWS BLAST # 104- January 16, 2022

 

 

NETS

Monday Night BVARC Net -- 8 PM.  Visit with Clint, KF5HDF, NCS.

All are welcome to check in and stay awhile (or not)

 146.94 KE5OOG Repeater

 

Stir Crazy -- Week days daily at Noon -- various NCS stations.  146.94 repeater

  Check in, tell your story or just listen, but do check in.

 

80 Meter Rag Chew Net -- Wednesday 7 PM(local)  with John, K5LKJ, as NCS.

 Early check-ins at 6:30

 Just a chance to chew the rag for an hour or so.

 3910 KHz LSB

==

 

Local Happenings

 

 

BVARC Beacon Newsletter -- January -- First Issue of 2022

  In your mailbox now or in color at   bvarc.org.

 An excellent source for BVARC club info.  K5IZO - Editor

 Top notch editorial and technical content.

 Featured Columns:  The Prez Says, The Radio Hotel and

JP's Cutting Thru the Static and The Feed Point.

Along with meeting info, eating info, BOD Minutes, FCC License 
Testing

   and local Hamfest info, plus the new 2022 Board member listing

 

TDXS January Meeting Notice from Doug Seyler

   Time: Jan. 20, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time

   Join Zoom Meeting at..

   
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81604776785?pwd=R255OVBqRnljZFppaE1nb0RXdXlyZz09

   Meeting ID: 816 0477 6785

   Passcode: 325536

 

==

 

Trivia for the Grey Matter

 

  Coaxial cable was first used in what war time setting?

 A) War of 1812

B) US Civil War

C) Spanish American War

D) WW I

Answer to last week's Trivia -- C) 1927 W and K were added to the existing call 
signs for hams   

==

  There will be no news BLAST next week Jan 23rd.

 

 Be curious and enjoy your hobby -- Ed.

 


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Re: [BVARC] RFI

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

David, put several ferrite beads on the USB (Both ends) and the network cable & 
any other cables feeding the computer. (printer, etc) May also need a choke in 
the feedline. Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of David F. Reed via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2021 6:24 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: David F. Reed 
Subject: [BVARC] RFI

 

Due to some HOA C&R, I am confined to attic and gutter antennas for the time 
being.

I am getting a bit of RFI on occasion into my PC; it manifests itself mainly by 
apparently disconnecting the com port from Commander.  When this happens, I can 
restore functionality by selecting a different com port, and then re-selecting 
the original correct com port. 

I am grounded to a 10' ground rod about 8 ft. from the station via 2" copper 
strap. I did install ferrite beads on the USB cables at the back of the PC as 
well as on the power cord, and this has reduced the frequency of occurrence, 
but I would like to eliminate it altogether.

Any other ideas and suggestions would be most appreciated!

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV


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Re: [BVARC] Small length of tubing wanted

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Metal Supermarket
10700 Corporate Dr #118
Stafford, TX  77477
832-939-4600 
Look in their cut & scrap pile. 

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of David F. Reed via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2021 5:35 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: David F. Reed 
Subject: [BVARC] Small length of tubing wanted

I am looking for a piece of aluminum tubing, thin wall is fine, somewhere 
between 1.5” and a bit less than 2” (50 mm max) that would be 2 or 3 ft long…

Any ideas on where I might buy such a thing in the Sugar Land area?

Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV 



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Re: [BVARC] PC repair

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Laptop or desktop? What does it do or not do? Brand? Contact me directly, my
e mail is in the roster. Robert KD5YVQ

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Brent Levit via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 3:44 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Brent Levit 
Subject: [BVARC] PC repair

Hello,
Can anyone recommend a PC repair shop in the Pearland area?

Thank you,
Brent
NT5D

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Re: [BVARC] Radio Repair

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

Make it clear, I am not putting down programmers or anyone. I agree, I am 
trying to point out not all of us  have the skill level to do repairs. That was 
my answer to the person that said hams should repair their own equipment. I can 
repair your computer, but god knows you do NOT want me to program it!!  Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Ameenah007 via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2021 12:45 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Ameenah007 ; david.h...@gmail.com; Robert Polinski 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] Radio Repair

 

Why would I do a repair if I can pay someone else to? Hopefully others will 
utilize my expertise for their needs even if they can do the work for 
themselves. I see this no different than yard work or oil changes. 

 

73's

Ameenah 

AG5VZ, WRMY872

 

On Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 12:29 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

In the old days, most hams had the skill & tools to make most repairs. Over the 
last 20 or so years, technology has changed. To repair most modern equipment, 
you need expensive desoldering tools, soldering equipment, air soldering units, 
etc, just to remove the part for testing or replacement. Most of this equipment 
is out of reach for most hams. I am in the electronics repair business and with 
replacements so cheap, it is hard to recoup the cost I have invested in repair 
equipment. Also the skill that is needed to use it, most hams would not do 
enough repairs to gain that skill. Now you also have to have the test 
equipment, signal generators, scopes, frequency counters, etc. Hard to justify 
for a hobby investment. If you a new ham and invest in old, tube type 
equipment, there are dangerous & deadly high voltages in older equipment. I 
grew up working with this type of gear, but most current hams & many current 
electronic repair people have not. This requires a much greater respect when 
servicing this equipment.  Long time hams, over their years have accumulated 
much of this gear and skills to do repairs. Over the last 20-30 years, schools 
have remove classroom training in this skills, electronics, metal shop. wood 
shop, etc. favoring the arts, and computer programming. There are people that 
will read this that can write a program for a Arduino or Raspberry PI but could 
not assemble a power supply for one. Robert

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of David Hold via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2021 9:02 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: David Hold mailto:davidh...@gmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Radio Repair

 

I wish hams would learn to fix their own stuff like the ham radio of old… that 
is why they include electronics on the test…..  maybe they should remove those 
questions and replace them with where do I mail my radio for repair 

 

On Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 8:58 AM Jerry LaVoie via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Good morning all,

 

I need your help.  Being new to the area I have no idea where to look.  I have 
an old Yaesu FT-757GXII.  It needs to beto be realigned and the internal 
battery needs replacement.  Does anyone have any suggestions on where to have 
this service done?  I appreciate your responses and help.

 

Thank You

 

Jerry

WX7MRI


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Re: [BVARC] Radio Repair

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

In the old days, most hams had the skill & tools to make most repairs. Over the 
last 20 or so years, technology has changed. To repair most modern equipment, 
you need expensive desoldering tools, soldering equipment, air soldering units, 
etc, just to remove the part for testing or replacement. Most of this equipment 
is out of reach for most hams. I am in the electronics repair business and with 
replacements so cheap, it is hard to recoup the cost I have invested in repair 
equipment. Also the skill that is needed to use it, most hams would not do 
enough repairs to gain that skill. Now you also have to have the test 
equipment, signal generators, scopes, frequency counters, etc. Hard to justify 
for a hobby investment. If you a new ham and invest in old, tube type 
equipment, there are dangerous & deadly high voltages in older equipment. I 
grew up working with this type of gear, but most current hams & many current 
electronic repair people have not. This requires a much greater respect when 
servicing this equipment.  Long time hams, over their years have accumulated 
much of this gear and skills to do repairs. Over the last 20-30 years, schools 
have remove classroom training in this skills, electronics, metal shop. wood 
shop, etc. favoring the arts, and computer programming. There are people that 
will read this that can write a program for a Arduino or Raspberry PI but could 
not assemble a power supply for one. Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of David Hold via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2021 9:02 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: David Hold 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Radio Repair

 

I wish hams would learn to fix their own stuff like the ham radio of old… that 
is why they include electronics on the test…..  maybe they should remove those 
questions and replace them with where do I mail my radio for repair 

 

On Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 8:58 AM Jerry LaVoie via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Good morning all,

 

I need your help.  Being new to the area I have no idea where to look.  I have 
an old Yaesu FT-757GXII.  It needs to beto be realigned and the internal 
battery needs replacement.  Does anyone have any suggestions on where to have 
this service done?  I appreciate your responses and help.

 

Thank You

 

Jerry

WX7MRI


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Re: [BVARC] My low audio on 2 m.

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

I can replace the caps for you, contact me a kd5...@arrl.net
  I will be working in the Sugar Land area next
week. Robert

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of David F. Reed via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 2:56 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: David F. Reed 
Subject: [BVARC] My low audio on 2 m.

 

On the noon 2m net recently (and again today), net control kindly advised me
that my audio level was low (full quieting into repeater, but very low
audio); I appreciate the feedback, as if your friends don't tell you, who
will?

Besides, we all like to operate a good sounding station, so such feedback is
important.

I was operating an old Yaesu FT-2400; the mic is an MH-27.

In doing a bit of research, low audio is a common enough problem due to 1 or
more of 3 capacitors in the MH-27 mic failing (common problem with
electrolytic capacitors of that era; a batch of bad ones got into a huge
number of consumer electronics).

There is even a you-tube video or two on how to replace them!

Now I get to my question; is there a competent repair service anyone can
refer me to to get this fixed, as I am no longer competent to the task.

Thanks in advance, and for the friendly feedback!

73 de W5SV - David F. Reed


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Re: [BVARC] Dead and Malfunctioning Computer Monitors - Don't throw them out - Lessons Learned.

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

The puffed out caps were made 10 to 20 years ago. Millions were made using a 
stolen electrolyte formula that was bad (one Chinese co from another) Used in 
all types of electronics, TV s monitors, even Dell & HP computers. I have 
several monitors & a tv in my shop that had these caps in them. All thrown out 
by customers not working. I replaced the caps, and all working fine. Not cost 
effective to replace and return to customer, service time plus the cost to pick 
up and return. Got 7 monitors from the Bayer plant in Baytown, all with bad 
caps. The replacement caps are cheap, just a lot of trouble to replace them.  
You must replace them all as some leak out the bottom and you can't see them 
till you remove them. Robert KD5YVQ

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Mark Brantana via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2021 5:08 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; n...@mailman.qth.net
Cc: Mark Brantana 
Subject: [BVARC] Dead and Malfunctioning Computer Monitors - Don't throw them 
out - Lessons Learned.

You may have heard me complain that the monitor I used on my Windows machine 
went kaput on me. After some trial and error I learned I could split the 
monitor case open and get to the electronics inside. Here I discovered three 
electrolytic capacitors “puffed out” and so I replaced them. There was 
definitely something wrong. For example, a 1000 uF cap was measured at about 
240 uF, and a 740 cap was running somewhere around 350 uF. I was sure that I 
had found the culprit, and so I buttoned everything up and tried it. Easy 
peazy. Well, not so much. It continued to fail and so this was where I decided 
to quit, keeping to my motto, “You never want to give up, but you always need 
to know when to quit.” Some things are not as important as taking the preverbal 
high ground. 

From my investigations on the BVARC site, I knew that there are plenty of these 
monitors around for little money cash. Last night I pulled the monitor apart 
one last time before unnecessarily commending its body to the sea; my garbage; 
one more DIY repair that did not work. There was simply no way that I was going 
to proceed without the bench space and time to work on it, or some idea of what 
might likely be the primary issue(s). This old monitor power supply was loaded 
with types of capacitors and MOSFET transistors, which I know can fail with 
time. “A man’s got to know his limitations.” I had given it my best.

But wait. This was no failure. It was a learning experience. I would have held 
on to the thing if I had not carelessly scratched the plasma surface with a 
screwdriver. I ultimately learned that the plasma screen is where the real 
money is but the power supply is usually what fails. For grins, I searched for 
and easily found exact replacements for the power supply available all over the 
internet. You just punch in the model number and version of the board. What’s 
more, this same board is found in name brand and knock-offs of all sorts, 
meaning that probably the rest of the monitor was likely the same, and that the 
only difference might be the plastic case. What is more, you can do this same 
thing with all kinds of electronics boards.

It is worth mentioning my belief that the cause of the failure was a power 
surges due to the many lightning storms and power outages we have had this 
year. (Global warming is not going to defeat me! No sir-ee! "My head is bloody, 
but not bowed.” Though, I did kind of bang my head while I was crawling under 
my desk.)

If I had to do it again, I would buy a verified replacement power supply for 
around $30 delivered. This is not likely to happen though, since I will now run 
my computer and monitor through an APS. 

Mark
N5PRD

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Re: [BVARC] The Big Boy 4014 Tomorrow

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

The display, along with the train it pulls, is at the Amtrack station. The 
boiler is fired all day as it takes a long time to fire it up from cold. There 
are 2 reasons the display time ends a 3. One to allow the UP employees off time 
before the next day of travel & the second is for security. The train has to be 
serviced & ready for the next days trip, having visitors wandering around a HOT 
loco while service & restocking is taking place will not work. In smaller 
towns, most of the stations or stops are in open areas. 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Westley Clavey via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2021 7:16 PM
To: john Parmalee via BVARC 
Cc: Westley Clavey 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] The Big Boy 4014 Tomorrow

 

Has anyone seen the priors static displays in Houston?  I saw the static 
display 2 yrs ago in Del Rio and it was lit with floodlights.  Is it really 
only available until 3:00 PM?

On 8/15/21 3:53 PM, john Parmalee via BVARC wrote:


Monday, August 16


Hearne, Texas
2003 Market St.

Depart

8:00 a.m. CT


Navasota, Texas
E. McApline St. & S. Railroad St.

Arrival
Depart

10:40 a.m. CT
11:25 a.m. CT


Hempstead, Texas
Wilkins St. Crossing

Arrival
Depart

12:25 p.m. CT
1:10 p.m. CT


Houston, Texas
902 Washington Avenue

Arrival

4:00 p.m. CT


Tuesday, August 17


Houston, Texas
902 Washington Avenue

On Display:

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT
  More information


Wednesday, August 18


Houston, Texas
902 Washington Avenue

Depart

8:00 a.m. CT

 

John Parmalee

jparma...@aol.com  

281-380-3811 

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Re: [BVARC] Net problems

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

As the 94 trustee I am going to give a quick statement.

I did not hear the net so I cannot comment on what was or was not said. The 
rules on the 94 (and most other repeaters) are

1.  That it is not a closed repeater, every ham is welcome. If you want to 
have a private chat were outside opinions or involvement is

not wanted, that’s what a cell phone is good for!

2.  Please, please let the repeater drop and count to 3 to allow anyone 
else to join. If you are trying to not let them in, go back to 1.
3.  Be respectful to all other hams, If you don’t want to talk to them, 
just say you reached you stop, or the xyl calling and sign off. 
4.  New hams take priority. I would advise all nets, make a special call 
for new hams. At the speed us OM are becoming SK, we need them.

We did this when we met at meetings an should do this at nets, all nets, 
BVARC,ARES, or any other nets, If clubs & groups want new blood, this is a 
must. A net is many new hams first contact.

5.  As far as the break-in using the word COMMENT, Although it is not bad, 
I think it is better for operators to just put their call sign. This is 

the proper way to break in and what the ARRL teaches.   
   

6.  In the years I have been trustee, I had to tell only one ham that he 
could not use the 94. He was advertising a web page for the KKK using 

another hams call. And as trustee I do have that right. 

7.  Just like children, new learn from old. If you exhibit poor operating 
habits , the new one will copy.
8.  I have witnessed some older club members, not being too welcoming to 
newbies, I am sure I have a time or to, so have I. Lets try not to do this. 
Just maybe a bad day, or bad time, but you can have a lasting impact on a new 
ham.
9.  I am blessed to know many of you fellow hams and hope to meet the new 
hams. At a time that many of my great ham friends have become SK, we need to be 
grateful for the people around us. Always have fun and go not let anyone steal 
your joy.

 Robert Polinski KD5YVQ  
Trustee of the 146.940 KG5EEO repeater   

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of rodney martinez via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2021 7:21 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: rodney martinez 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Net problems

 

Rodney (NK5Q) here.

 

Everybody, I want to apologize for posting the first email about Monday's Net 
Control.  I had no idea it would explode into the sh*tstorm it has become, and 
unrelated issues as well.  

 

I just had to speak my mind on how Net was disallowing check-ins without 
traffic to report.  My bad apparently.

 

I promised Mike Hardwick I would not beat this horse to death after that first 
and only email.  I keep getting requests from members for more info about 
Monday Net.  I have kept pretty much silent.

 

Please kindly do not continue to ask me.  I appreciate your concerns, but BOD 
will handle it from here.  They will handle it during next meeting.  Thank you 
for your interest, but I don't want to build a divide in our club.

 

Kind Regards,

Rod

NK5Q

 

 

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On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 17:15, mark janzer via BVARC

mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:


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Re: [BVARC] FM

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

I agree, I know it is just a NPRM, but being the manufactures are for it to 
bring new like (or chaos to the chicken band) I suspect it will become law. 
Robert  

 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Christopher Boone via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2021 7:58 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Christopher Boone 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FM

 

Proposedjust a NPRMFM on 10k stepped channels will be a 
nightmareits the manufacturers pushing it... they already see "export" 
models with FM in them...they just see more $$$

 

Chris 

WB5ITT 

 

On Sun, Aug 1, 2021, 7:43 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

I see  the FCC is going to allow FM on the CB band.  Robert


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[BVARC] FM

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

I see  the FCC is going to allow FM on the CB band.  Robert


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Re: [BVARC] Non-Ham but Raining Cats and Dog!

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

I have quite a few cats I am fostering that need homes. Kittens to adult cats. 
All are spade or neutered. If you are interested please contact me at 
kd5...@arrl.net    

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Kelli Medbury via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2021 3:10 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Kelli Medbury ; kd5...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Non-Ham but Raining Cats and Dog!

 

If you are unable to foster or adopt, please consider donating food, crates, 
puppy pads, toys, towels, beds, etc. Anything is of help and we are desperate. 
You can either contact myself or my dad to arrange a pick up. 

 

73 and thanks in advance!!

 

Kelli – KG5QJE

kg5...@gmail.com  



 

On Fri, Jul 30, 2021, 1:18 PM Scott Medbury via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

My daughter Kelli – KG5QJE asked me to post this link.

 

She is fostering a dog right now and adopted another. She is trying to help 
find foster “parents” or potential adoptive parents for dogs of all kinds and 
sizes as well as cats.

All of the animals are spayed and/or neutered. In exchange for your care, they 
offer companionship and love. 

 

https://soca-fbc.org/ 

 

73,

 

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Re: [BVARC] looking for a radio that can

[Robert Polinski via BVARC]

I have both a Yaesu FT8800 & an Icom 2720 both do 2m & 70CM have duel
displays (I have 3 FT 8800s) both for sale. 
Robert KD5YVQ

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From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Mike Lambert via BVARC
Sent: Friday, July 09, 2021 3:36 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Mike Lambert 
Subject: [BVARC] looking for a radio that can

Being new I am not aware of the variety of radios that are available these
days.
Perhaps someone could tell me what radios can fulfill the following
criteria:

1. Mobile 40-50 watts
2. dual/tri band, 2m and 70cm at least
3. monitor 2 channels or frequencies at once and show both on the display 4.
body mounts in trunk, display and mic on/in the dash

Thank you for your assistance,

Mike
KI5MIK





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