Re: [BVARC] Amateur Radio Saves Family

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

Nice article.

I would like to get my vehicle setup for HF. I am thinking it could be just for 
use when stationary - easy to take down and put up.

Does anyone have recommendations for relatively inexpensive vehicle HF antenna?

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From: BVARC  on behalf of David Lira via BVARC 

Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2024 3:09:32 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: David Lira 
Subject: [BVARC] Amateur Radio Saves Family

https://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-saves-family-in-death-valley-national-park

As someone who off-roads in some these remote areas out west this is a 
terrifying and heartwarming story out of Death Valley NP. It's one major reason 
we carry HF in our rigs and always develop a PACE plan prior to any trip. 
Anecdotally here's what ours usually consists of.

Primary: Cell Phone - no service is common when you get off the beaten path but 
cell phones are by in large reliable.

Alternate: Satellite Phone - a great reliable backup but I have had both 
Inmarsat and Iridium both fail on me before.

Contingency: HF radio - we use this for truck to truck to camp comms but never 
needed it in an emergency. Glad to have it though.

Emergency: SoS beacon - expensive and thankfully I've never had to use it 
beyond testing prior to deploying in the field.

Regards,
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Re: [BVARC] Computer remote access for WSJTX

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

My sound comes through just fine on all my devices.

I have found that sound can be difficult when running WSJT-X. I’ve spent lots 
of time looking at the sound settings on the computer I have the rig connected 
to. I know for certain it is a computer issue (because it happened before it 
started using Chrome Remote Desktop), but after a period of time, my computer 
decides to send the sound out through the speakers instead of out to the rig. I 
have to close and reopen to WSJT-X for it to work right again. This behavior 
happens exactly the same when running Chrome Remote Desktop.

For me, Chrome Remote Desktop sound works perfectly – it sends exactly what 
would come out of the computer speakers. If you are having trouble, it must be 
something specific to your setup.



From: K5BOU 
Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 3:55 PM
To: 'Shannon Tassin' , 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 

Subject: RE: [BVARC] Computer remote access for WSJTX
Thanks, what I notice with Chrome remote Desktop is not capturing the sound. I 
just try team view and I can hear sound from my iPad if I use SDR play as an 
example. Did I miss something on Google Desktop?


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From: Shannon Tassin 
Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 2:55 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: K5BOU 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Computer remote access for WSJTX

I use Chrome Remote Desktop. I run it on the computer that my radio is 
connected to. I can use it remotely on other computers and my phone. I’ve made 
90% of my FT8 contacts remotely – sitting in my living room, in line at the 
post office – anywhere and everywhere. I have 2 screens connected to the laptop 
and it handles that very well. The app for the phone works perfectly and easily.

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> on behalf 
of K5BOU via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 2:20 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
Cc: K5BOU mailto:phili...@k5bou.net>>
Subject: [BVARC] Computer remote access for WSJTX
I notice multiple times at the field day and other events some Ham radio 
operators are using iPad to control remotely through the home computer your 
WSJTX.
Can you share what software you are using and the details?
Thanks.


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Re: [BVARC] Computer remote access for WSJTX

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

I use Chrome Remote Desktop. I run it on the computer that my radio is 
connected to. I can use it remotely on other computers and my phone. I’ve made 
90% of my FT8 contacts remotely – sitting in my living room, in line at the 
post office – anywhere and everywhere. I have 2 screens connected to the laptop 
and it handles that very well. The app for the phone works perfectly and easily.

From: BVARC  on behalf of K5BOU via BVARC 

Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 2:20 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: K5BOU 
Subject: [BVARC] Computer remote access for WSJTX
I notice multiple times at the field day and other events some Ham radio 
operators are using iPad to control remotely through the home computer your 
WSJTX.
Can you share what software you are using and the details?
Thanks.


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Re: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

Venkata,

The ARRL On the Air magazine Sept 2021 edition page 22 has a project to create 
a portable vertical antenna using the MFJ-1979. If you are an ARRL member, you 
can use the ARRL mags app to find it. It has a mount and everything else needed.

I’ve made this project and tried it out and it works quite well. The article 
has you mark the antenna for the right spot for each frequency, but if you have 
a tuner in your setup, you can extend it all the way, tune it, and it will work 
well without the manual adjusting. I have a backpack and a PVC tube I use to 
make it all portable.

I made some tweaks to the project including a round plate to attach the radials.

We have some coax experts in the group and so I am sure they can give you more 
information, but keep in mind for HF, you don’t need as high of quality coax as 
for VHF/UHF.

Happy to give you more details – send me an email.

Thanks,
Shannon Tassin
K4SCT

From: BVARC  on behalf of Venkata Appala via BVARC 

Date: Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 8:21 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Venkata Appala 
Subject: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax
Hello all,
I am working on setting up a temporary HF antenna that I can setup or take down 
when not in use. For this, I am exploring MFJ 1979 telescope antenna. I am not 
sure if this is the right choice yet. My idea was to use some mount(yet to 
figure this out) in the backyard, run the cable inside the home when I want to 
use HF. In addition, when I am visiting some park, planning to mount if using 
some mag mount. I don’t have much of a backyard and wanted to see if this 
antenna can be used at home and when I am visiting places. With this info, I 
have few questions. Please bear with me as I am absolutely new to Ham and might 
ask dumb questions. While reading, one thing I realized is that, the antenna 
depends on the bands I wish to use. Well, at the moment, I want to start with 
something that can get me on air for commonly used frequencies where I can 
listen in and learn how to use the radio. At the  moment, all I have is a HF 
transceiver with builtin tuner.

1) Is 1979 a good antenna? It appears it is around $70 and I am assuming this 
can get me started without breaking any bank.
2) Coax…looking at the options, this seems like a candy store and I can’t 
figure out which one. I am guessing something around 50 ft in length might work 
and my limited research shows LMR 240 might be good option. Is this true or 
should I find a better alternative?
3) Any suggestions on mounts for the antenna that I can use in the backyard?

Ps: Thank you to Ed and Richard for pointing me in the right direction at 
Fulshear farmer’s market. I am also researching on end fed antenna but this 
will be a build/diy project.

Thank you for all the guidance and suggestions.

73
Venkata Appala KJ5BVS
pradhan...@gmail.com




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Re: [BVARC] Charging for QSL?

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

Thanks Orin.

However, I am not looking for a paper or mailed QSL card. I just want them to 
confirm my contact on QRZ, Clublog, or LoTW. It still seems they want money for 
that.

From: orin snook 
Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 6:14 AM
To: Roy Storey via BVARC 
Cc: Shannon Tassin 
Subject: Re: Charging for QSL?

Shannon,



Common practice following rising postal rates.



Cards started out as real post cards, then got fancy with color photography+. 
In order to keep them pristine, mailing in an envelope became customary, 
drawing even more postage.



When in Indonesia, it was common for me to receive their QSL card with a self 
addressed envelope enclosed with a dollar, real stamps or a “green stamp” (that 
was killed years ago) – an international postal unit of value about two thirds 
of the time. Motivated me to respond in stellar fashion. Started a significant 
stamp collection.



With large numbers, gets to be a real job, often farmed out to QSL Managers, 
hence the drive toward different e-QSL verifications of contacts “chasing 
paper”.



73 & GL in contest



KB5F

Orin Snook

Ex YC0ARO, YC8ABV


From: BVARC  on behalf of Shannon Tassin via BVARC 

Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2023 5:37 AM
To: Roy Storey via BVARC 
Cc: Shannon Tassin 
Subject: [BVARC] Charging for QSL?


All,



As I am working to connect with more countries via FT8, I am more routinely 
coming across folks who want me to pay them money for a QSL. At first it was 
folks who were working from a remote country or island (e.g., Rwanda), but now 
I am seeing that from a guy in Israel.



Is this accepted and expected behavior? Why would I do that?



Thanks,

Shannon Tassin

K4SCT



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[BVARC] Charging for QSL?

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

All,

As I am working to connect with more countries via FT8, I am more routinely 
coming across folks who want me to pay them money for a QSL. At first it was 
folks who were working from a remote country or island (e.g., Rwanda), but now 
I am seeing that from a guy in Israel.

Is this accepted and expected behavior? Why would I do that?

Thanks,
Shannon Tassin
K4SCT


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[BVARC] Europe trip - radio?

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

My brother takes a high school group to Europe every summer and I am tagging 
along this year. Going to France, Greece, Italy, and a few others.

It occurred to me today to consider bringing a radio and trying to pick up some 
countries I can't seem to get from here.

Any tips on how to do this? Do I need to register with the countries? Create a 
specific call sign?

Any advice on small HF antenna to bring?

Thanks,
Shannon Tassin
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[BVARC] Ham Radio Deluxe - Terrible Customer Service!

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

All,

I purchased Ham Radio Deluxe on 3/10/2023. I did a trial back in 2021 when I 
was a new ham and didn’t purchase then, so was no longer eligible for a trial. 
Now that I am into FT-8, I was looking for a way to control the DT-G (digital 
gain) on my Yeasu FT-991A.

On the website, the first statement listed is: “Rig Control with full command 
support for Yaesu, ICOM, Kenwood, Elecraft, Ten-Tec, FlexRadio, and more”. 
There is no asterisk directing you to a listing of things that cannot be 
controlled. So based on the advertising, I assume full control of my rig.

Within the same day of purchase, I try to find how to control DT-G, reach out 
to their technical support, am told the software cannot do it, and ask for a 
refund. On the same day of purchase.

Dr. Michael (Mike) Carper, VK4EIE (WA9PIE), the owner, starts responding to my 
support requests and refuses to give me a refund. At first, he tells me with 
FT-8, I shouldn’t need to be changing DT-G so I don’t need a refund. My 
position is, regardless of whether I should or shouldn’t need to do that, I 
bought the software just to do that, and it cannot.

He then proceeds to take the position that there is nothing wrong with his 
advertising nor software and thus refuses a refund. He then proceeds to insult 
me with statements like the following quote: “We also cannot control your Mr. 
Coffee or smart home devices through the FT-991A. But that's due to the same 
exact reason - there's no command in the FT-991A command set for a Mr. Coffee 
or smart home devices.”

So much for customer satisfaction!! I am not trying to take advantage of him 
nor get something for free – I tried the software in one day and asked for a 
refund and he could have disabled my license key then.

I’ve heard there were issues with this company before and I can clearly state I 
would never do business with this company again given the customer service I 
have experienced.

Shannon Tassin
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Re: [BVARC] noise eliminating headset/microphone for HT

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

Sheree,

I bought a Heil headset for my Yeasu HT ahead of the show and used it this 
weekend. They make them with a few different types of HT connections. Great 
quality - I couldn’t put the volume much above 1 or 2 or it would have been way 
to loud. Check out their website and see if they have one that will fit yours.

Take care,
Shannon
K4SCT

On Oct 31, 2022, at 5:58 PM, Sheree Horton via BVARC  wrote:


I need a headset with an attached microphone to use with my Yaesu FT60R and/or 
my Anytone 878UCII Plus for me to use during loud events. It was obvious to me 
that I should have had something at the Wings Over Houston Airshow this past 
weekend. My Heil Pro Set Elite isn't compatible with the HT's. Thanks for any 
suggestions-please respond to me only, not to the group. Sheree WM5N

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Re: [BVARC] Good Coax?

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

Rick - 40-10m HF mostly, with the occasional 2m & 70cm. Considering 2 50 ft 
runs.

On Oct 26, 2022, at 10:45 AM, Rick Hiller  wrote:

 What freqs?

What is significant to you?

How long of a coax run?

Rick.  W5RH

Sent from my i-Thingamajig

On Oct 26, 2022, at 10:30 AM, Shannon Tassin via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

While we are on the topic of coax…. I am in need of buying a few pieces for my 
mobile kit. Instead of buying one really long piece, I think I would prefer 2 
or 3 smaller pieces to make use easier. I could connect with barrel connectors 
to get the length I need for each specific deployment.

So my question is - is their significant cable loss in using the barrel 
connectors?

On Oct 26, 2022, at 10:23 AM, mark janzer via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

I'll 2nd Dwayne's response about ABR.
As for Wireman, they specialize more with antenna wire and baluns/ferrites. 
They're a good company.

73
K5MGJ

On Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 10:00:38 AM CDT, Dwayne Jones via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


Buy local..Support local. Support a company that supports BVARC.  Go to ABR 
Industries 
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BTW I have no opinion on Wireman.

Dwayne
KB5YTA


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Hello BRAZOS,

Curious what folks think of the 
wireman<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthewireman.com%2Fproduct%2F50ft-rg8x-mini-low-loss-pl259-installed%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7C02b3f30aa4a24b22ba5608dab76927b4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638023959511352416%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lhJPYq9r1JEJbjUGDmdFJ8uZbQUN98dxw8FRJqqE6i0%3D&reserved=0>
 coax.  Is this a decent/good coax?  Any other manufacturers folks have used 
and recommend?  Thank you.


Kindest Regards,

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Re: [BVARC] Good Coax?

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

While we are on the topic of coax…. I am in need of buying a few pieces for my 
mobile kit. Instead of buying one really long piece, I think I would prefer 2 
or 3 smaller pieces to make use easier. I could connect with barrel connectors 
to get the length I need for each specific deployment.

So my question is - is their significant cable loss in using the barrel 
connectors?

On Oct 26, 2022, at 10:23 AM, mark janzer via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

I'll 2nd Dwayne's response about ABR.
As for Wireman, they specialize more with antenna wire and baluns/ferrites. 
They're a good company.

73
K5MGJ

On Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 10:00:38 AM CDT, Dwayne Jones via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


Buy local..Support local. Support a company that supports BVARC.  Go to ABR 
Industries 
https://abrind.com/
  here in Houston.   He comes to the BVARC hamfest and buys tables.

BTW I have no opinion on Wireman.

Dwayne
KB5YTA


On Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 9:52 AM Hassan Thomas via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
Hello BRAZOS,

Curious what folks think of the 
wireman
 coax.  Is this a decent/good coax?  Any other manufacturers folks have used 
and recommend?  Thank you.


Kindest Regards,

Hassan Thomas

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Re: [BVARC] Antenna Experiance

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

Hassan,

To specifically answer your question, no, I do not have experience with either 
of those.

As you will see, we all have opinions when it comes to antennas. If you are 
looking for a mobile (that is also my permanent home antenna) multi-band HF 
antenna, I have had terrific results with 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/164366131025. It is smaller and cheaper than the 
others you are looking at. I use with some green paracord and use a throw 
weight like this 
(https://www.amazon.com/PETZL-Jet-Throw-Bag-250-g/dp/B00994MFRE/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=3RG0QFPD3590R&keywords=tree+throw+weight&qid=137925&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjU0IiwicXNhIjoiMy4yOCIsInFzcCI6IjIuNTIifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=tree+throw+w%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&smid=A3LSSUC763MAC)
 to get it up in trees. Blends in well and I’ve made over a thousand FT8 
contacts as far as 10k miles away using it.

For a mobile and small VHF antenna, I recommend the Ed Fong DBJ-2 dual band 
roll up antenna (http://miklor.com/COM/Fong/DBJ2-EdsDesk.php). It was $36 when 
I bought it in 2020. I have the similar TBJ-1 tri-band as my base antenna at 
home. I can’t seem to find his website so not sure how he is selling now but 
his email is edsanten...@gmail.com.

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Thanks,
Shannon Tassin
K4SCT

On Oct 24, 2022, at 1:25 PM, Hassan Thomas via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

Happy Monday, trying to decide on a multi band antenna.  Contestant #1 is the 
Super Antenna 

 and contestant #2 is the buddie 
pole.
  Curious if anyone has had experience with either antenna and would share 
their experience?


Kindest Regards,

Hassan Thomas - N5MTG

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

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

All,

Thanks for the advice.

When I left it yesterday, my feed line coming out of my soffit was run down 
over a metal roof and then laid a bit over the ground before going up to the 
antenna. I hadn’t pulled the slack back into the attic yet. It’s good LMR 400 
direct burial coax so I didn’t think anything of it.

Later this morning, I went into the attic and pulled the slack out such that it 
no longer goes near the metal roof nor touches the ground. Magically, that 
fixed the problem. Maybe it jarred some water loose also.

If this spurs any thoughts, let me know, otherwise I’ll get some of the 
wrapping suggested (I had used silicone coax wrap) and rework my connection 
wrapping.

Thanks,
Shannon
K4SCT

On Oct 14, 2022, at 2:28 PM, Roy Storey  wrote:


Shannon, look into the possibility you have gotten water into the feed line. 
Also check your radio with a dummy load.

Good luck,
73 Roy - W5TKZ

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

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

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.


Thanks,
Shannon

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[BVARC] Solder help

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

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] Digital NOOB

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

Richard,

I would highly suggest getting into FT-8. Use the WSJT-X software along with 
GridMapper running at the same time. Frequencies are built-in so nothing to 
worry about it. Any time of the day there are hundreds of folks on most bands. 
It works no matter the snack or drink so it can be your choice!

Happy to talk if you’d like more. I got going a few months back and have been 
having lots of fun with it.

Thanks,
Shannon Tassin
K4SCT

> On Sep 20, 2022, at 9:48 AM, Richard Bonica via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> To anyone
> 
> I am getting interested in the digital side of analog. I been looking around 
> for equipment to do digital and found the my FT-450D already does it...
> So now - after I get the cable and have it plugged in what next?
> 
> What software to you all recommend?
> What frequencies?
> What times are good?
> ... What snack sound I be eating?
> ... What drink?
> 
> Basically any help at this point will be GREATLY appreciated. I am a 
> technologist by day but this digital mode seems to be side stepping me.
> 
> TYIA
> Richard
> KG5YCU
> 
> 
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Re: [BVARC] ethernet question

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

Two previous messages are on point - use other cables to make sure it is not 
the cable, try other ports and unplug everything else from the switch.

I recently had an entire switch fail and had to replace it. At the beginning of 
troubleshooting I told my wife “it’s likely not the switch, they never fail”, 
it of course was indeed the switch that completely failed.

So if you do all of the above and still have issues, it is likely the switch!

Hope this helps,
Shannon Tassin
K4SCT

On Sep 18, 2022, at 9:45 AM, JP Pritchard via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

A little help please!

I normally connect my Anan 7000 transceiver to an eight port switch where it 
connects with the computer that controls the transceiver. It has worked 
perfectly for months. But  I am now seeing error messages indicating short 
intermittent sequence errors (dropped packets I suppose you would call it) 
between the radio and the computer. As you would expect, the audio drops out 
when the errors occur.

First step in my process of elimination was to circomvent the switch and 
connect the radio directly to the computer. That killed all sequence errors and 
all worked as it should. Next step in the process was to reconnect the computer 
and the radio to the switch, but remove the ethernet surge protector from the 
run between the switch and the radio. That made no difference and the errors 
resumed. Now I figure it's got to be bad ethernet cable or the switch needs to 
be replaced.

Any thoughts on this from my computer savvy ham friends?

73, JP, K5JPP

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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: $60 Laptop at Microcenter

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

If you get one, double check that you reserve the one with LTE and pickup ones 
with LTE (will have IMEI on outside of box). Same price as the one without and 
the boxes and computers are almost identical.

On Jul 24, 2022, at 3:44 PM, Mike Lambert via BVARC  wrote:

 There are 31 of these on the floor as of 3:30 on Sunday.

Have a good day,
Mike


Begin forwarded message:

From: Richard Yoo via BVARC 
Date: July 22, 2022 at 8:04:37 PM CDT
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB , Houston ECHO Society 

Cc: Richard Yoo 
Subject: [BVARC] $60 Laptop at Microcenter
Reply-To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 

Josh Nass's KI6NAZ video about it:
https://youtu.be/7TM0VSra-b8

I just got home from the Houston MicroCenter and I can confirm that
they have a pallet of these laptops for $60 there as of Friday 7p
7/22/2022

For that price its a really good value for ham related work.

Richard,
-N5YOO


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Re: [BVARC] backup power plan

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

I recently made many calls and talked to many vendors to determine the best 
backup power plan. I was hoping that solar plus battery would not only provide 
power during an outage but would also always provide power.

My conclusion was that whole home backup generator is still the only cost 
reasonable option. That will cost you $10-15k (but they are in short supply and 
you likely won’t get until November) whereas solar plus battery is more like 
$50k. I was even told by one solar company that when the power is out, the 
solar panels get shut down so as not to push electricity back to the grid so 
they don’t generate at all when the grid is down. So for a long outage all you 
have is the battery and no ongoing solar generation.

On May 3, 2021, at 6:12 PM, D. Howard Bingham via BVARC  wrote:



Easy, get a Generac WHOLE HOUSE Generator, but be careful, as since the FREEZE 
& power outages several months ago, PRICES ARE WAY UP & supplies may be SHORT 
with a LONG WAIT for installation.

My Nephew had the Generac system installed in my Sister's home in Deer Park 3 
years ago, I need power for CPAP breathing machine at night, sister has tripped 
in the dark when power has gone out at night. So here it's a MEDICAL ISSUE.

Alternative would be SOLAR CELLS (GENERAC HAS THESE with Battery Power packs 
that typically are installed in a garage for use when power fails at night, or 
during storms.).

Those who've followed the PBS "This Old House" has seen similar systems 
installed in major house remodeling over the years.

73

D. Howard Bingham

KE5APJ

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On 5/3/2021 2:42 PM, Mike Lambert via BVARC wrote:
Hurricane season starts in a month.

I am interested in talking to anyone who has a backup power plan (remember 
Ike?) to compare notes, ideas, techniques, etc.

We could comm via email outside of the BVARC listserve.

Mike
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Re: [BVARC] How - operate wirelessly in home?

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

Sorry, should have included that my radio is a Yeasu FT-991A.

On Jan 26, 2021, at 4:58 PM, Steve Agee via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

Some of the Kenwood radios have their "Sky Command" feature that allows a 
mobile/desktop model to be DTMF controlled via a handheld.
N5ZUA

On 1/26/2021 4:54 PM, Shannon Tassin via BVARC wrote:

All,

I am considering setting my radio up in a part of my home in which I would not 
want to routinely sit and spend time.

I’d like to be able to use a laptop or phone and control/use my radio so I can 
do it from anyplace in my home (and beyond).

I am aware of Ham Radio Deluxe, but I think that just connects it to a computer 
via cable and allows me to operate from that hard-wired connection.

Is there a something I can connect to and operate wirelessly from any computer 
or phone?

Thanks,
Shannon

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[BVARC] How - operate wirelessly in home?

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

All,

I am considering setting my radio up in a part of my home in which I would not 
want to routinely sit and spend time.

I’d like to be able to use a laptop or phone and control/use my radio so I can 
do it from anyplace in my home (and beyond).

I am aware of Ham Radio Deluxe, but I think that just connects it to a computer 
via cable and allows me to operate from that hard-wired connection.

Is there a something I can connect to and operate wirelessly from any computer 
or phone?

Thanks,
Shannon

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[BVARC] Recommendation for 2m/70cm Vehicle Mag Mount

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

Hi all,

I would appreciate any recommendations for a car mag mount that will cover both 
2m & 70cm. If I can get it quickly through Amazon, that would be a bonus!

I don’t plan to drill any holes as I will likely move this between cars and 
take it off when not in use. So I’ll want it to have a small wire that I can 
run between the door and the car when in use. I know this is not ideal and I 
risk crimping the cable, but some initial tests suggest this will work fine 
with my main vehicle and I’m willing to risk damaging the cable. 

PL-259 connector would be best as I already have some adapters to go from that 
to my HT and that will work with the mobile rig.

Thanks,
K4SCT - Shannon

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Re: [BVARC] ISS Tonight

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

I tried to see it and was not able to. I was able to see it early morning last 
week at about 50 degrees.

The station sent is a repeater - it is not to contact the station itself but 
will bounce traffic from us on earth that have line of sight (using the two 
different frequencies)

I was able to hear traffic on the repeater several times just with my HT over a 
month ago. However, my new base antenna and base station have been silent over 
many tries in the past week (and my HT was silent tonight also). Either I am 
doing something wrong now or it is off the air lately.

Love to see if anyone else has any more insight.

Thanks,
Shannon K4SCT

On Nov 15, 2020, at 8:03 PM, KJ Anderson via BVARC  wrote:


There are a couple of other passes between now and Thursday, but it appears 
Thursday 6PM will be a beautiful, full viewing again directly overhead.  I may 
or may not be able to get another attempt in at that point.

-
KJ Anderson
253-380-2636
www.linkedin.com/in/scrumnerd

From: Michael Giannaccio 
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 7:54 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: KJ Anderson ; Chris Luppens ; 
Jimmy Vance 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] ISS Tonight

Thanks for these emails. Sure looks like it did make a pass over us.

I was actually reading a bunch on this topic today and getting excited to start 
towards the goal of contacting the ISS.

I went outside just to listen and didn’t hear anything.
Sincerely,

Michael Giannaccio

Sent from my iPhone


On Nov 15, 2020, at 7:45 PM, KJ Anderson via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

I was not successful.  LOL

I did send on the simplex uplink and got a well-timed squelch break on the 
downlink simplex frequency, but I certainly can’t call it a contact.  Enough to 
get my wife really interested though, maybe I’ll have more budget for radio 
stuff now?

Who are the AMSAT/ARISS nerds in the group?  I want to chat.

73 de KJ5EMP

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From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> On Behalf 
Of KJ Anderson via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 7:21 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
Cc: KJ Anderson mailto:kj...@outlook.com>>; Chris Luppens 
mailto:jclupp...@ussailing.net>>; Jimmy Vance 
mailto:jimmy.va...@gmail.com>>
Subject: Re: [BVARC] ISS Tonight

The “Heavens-Above” app on my Android phone alerted me, it looks like there’s 
quite a bit of disparity across the apps.  That’s unfortunate.

https://www.astroviewer.net/iss/en/index.php shows the path going right over us 
in a little bit, currently east of Australia and rising for us, but I can’t get 
it to give me a time over Houston.
http://www.satflare.com/track.asp?q=25544#
 agrees with the transit with a live view and they’re streaming youtube for the 
SpaceX Dragon Crew-1 Commercial flight as well (been watching for a few hours).
https://www.amsat.org/status/ says someone heard them while the crew was active 
a few days ago, though that’s not necessarily the repeater.  I’m going to try 
both simplex and repeater.

I’m pretty sure they’re coming overhead, I just don’t know if the radios will 
be live.  ARISS says they’re shutting the radios off on the 18th for some 
flight stuff, but otherwise, I have no reason to believe it shouldn’t be a good 
time tonight.  I’m going to head outside.  Happy hunting!!

-
KJ Anderson
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From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> On Behalf 
Of Chris Luppens via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 7:11 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
Cc: Chris Luppens mailto:jclupp...@ussailing.net>>; 
Jimmy Vance mailto:jimmy.va...@gmail.com>>
Subject: Re: [BVARC] ISS Tonight

I have no knowledge about repeater status but this is from tracker app I bought.


None was shown for tonight.
Chris Luppens


On Nov 15, 2020, at 7:07 PM, WA5TWT via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:



Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 15, 2020, at 6:46 PM, Jimmy Vance via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

I don't think the repeater is active right now and where did you get your data? 
I see this on the NASA site

for Houston
Date
Visible
Max Height*
Appears
Disappears
Share Event
Fri Nov 13, 6:07 AM
3 min
12°
10° above W
10° above SSW
   

Sat Nov 14, 5:22 AM
2 min
22°
22° above SSW
10° above S

   

[BVARC] Newbie questions

[Shannon Tassin via BVARC]

Hi all,

Working to get my first radio setup and would appreciate some advice.

I have some existing RG-6 coax in the house that I ran when I built it from the 
attic to rooms that has never been terminated or used.  I just bought the TBJ-1 
antenna from Ed Fong that someone here recommended recently. It has an SO-239 
connector on it. 

Is there a specific cable spec I need to buy to connect to the antenna? Is 
there a certain resistance level?

Can I then connect that cable to my existing RG-6 coax and leverage that 
existing RG-6 in the wall to the room where the radio is?

Do I need anything besides the right cable and adapters between my antenna and 
radio (have a Yaesu 991A with built in antenna tuner on the way)?

Could I then use that setup to connect the antenna to either my 991A or my FT3D 
HT (assuming the right adapters)?

Thanks much to all who have time to respond!

Take care,
Shannon K4SCT (previously KI5KTF)

Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club

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