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

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

Is there a way to run a fax machine over VoIP?

On Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 3:19 PM Jeff Greer via BVARC  wrote:

> At work, we're having to convert all our old POTS lines to VoIP.  The
> telcos don't want to spend the money to keep the old copper phone lines
> working.  You'll still be able to have a VoIP phone at home, but it'll be
> useless if you lose Internet.
>
> All the more reason to know how to get a message out via ham radio.  
>
> -j
>
> --
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> via BVARC 
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 8, 2024 4:25 PM
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> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] the phase out of landline phone service
>
> To all
>
>  I have a land line and need to keep it since I have a captel phone for
> hard of hearing
>
> In a message dated 2/8/2024 2:38:27 PM Central Standard Time,
> bvarc@bvarc.org writes:
>
>
> Yeah, I’ve had a landline for years and I don’t plan on getting rid of it
> anytime soon but unfortunately they decide to pull it. They’re gonna pull
> it.
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 8, 2024, at 1:39 PM, Chris Medlin via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> 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 copper retirement
> plan | Ars Technica
> 
>
>
>
> Enjoy!
>
> 73
>
> Chris/AC5CM
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> via BVARC 
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 8, 2024 4:25 PM
> *To:* bvarc@bvarc.org ; bvarc@bvarc.org 
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> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] the phase out of landline phone service
>
> To all
>
>  I have a land line and need to keep it since I have a captel phone for
> hard of hearing
>
> In a message dated 2/8/2024 2:38:27 PM Central Standard Time,
> bvarc@bvarc.org writes:
>
>
> Yeah, I’ve had a landline for years and I don’t plan on getting rid of it
> anytime soon but unfortunately they decide to pull it. They’re gonna pull
> it.
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 8, 2024, at 1:39 PM, Chris Medlin via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> 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 copper retirement
> plan | Ars Technica
> 
>
>
>
> Enjoy!
>
> 73
>
> Chris/AC5CM
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Fw: Changes to the POTA Event

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

What is a POTA?

On Sat, Feb 3, 2024, 3:22 PM Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC 
wrote:

> Good Afternoon,
>
> My better judgement aside, I decided to chime in on this topic.
>
> First and foremost. I want to thank Anthony and Kori and all the members
> involved in the POTA events. I do think there were some small mistakes made
> along the way, but they were all quick lessons and it all blossomed into a
> wonderful club event.
>
> I do not agree with funding these events, but if it went through the
> board, we should all be OK with it, or run for a position and make a
> different call. Either way, I don't believe the club's charter states any
> requirement to keep anyone happy all the time.
>
> Is POTA tied to BVARC? That is an easy one. NO. The only relation was the
> initiative that was taken to start the event in the first place. POTA
> stands on its own as an organization. Feel free to POTA away.
>
> Change is normal and healthy. Expect it. Get used to it. Embrace it.
> Please stop crying about it on the reflector.  I was raised by a Marine and
> wwent to finishing school in the Navy. I have just become aware that grown
> men have feelings and it weirds me out a bit.
>
> There is some entertainment value to the reflector but most of what I have
> seen is utter nonsense and complaining about things they won't go out of
> their way to resolve. Please read your email aloud or to a loved one before
> sending. This will help you avoid getting hurt feelings, disrespected, or
> any number of misunderstandings that occur on the daily.
>
> A good dose of reality is always good for the soul. Here is an easy to use
> chart to help you keep things lined up.
>
> Perceptions  NOT Reality
> Feelings NOT Reality
> Options NOT Reality
> Third party Gosip  NOT Reality
> Reflector Nonsense NOT Reality
>
> POTA is what it is   (Poor Operators needing Technical Assistance)  We all
> move on to a better day.
>
> Have Fun,
> Jeff
> KC5TT
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 1, 2024 at 4:29 PM anthony moro via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Yes it was the disrespect on the leadership level. This is the reason we
>> have decided to go back to doing things the way we used to. So I hope to
>> see y'all out there in the future.
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 1, 2024 at 4:18 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> So Anthony,  TO MAKE THIS CLEAR...
>>> the Board *did approve* you a POTA budget of $1000 a year.
>>>
>>> BUT THATS NOT WHY you want to cut the cord between POTA and BVARC...
>>>
>>> Now I seem to understand it was
>>> *being disrespected by some members of the Board of Directors*..
>>>
>>> Most of thought is was about the money...
>>> I SEE NOW..
>>>
>>> Eddie Runner (NU5K)
>>> BVARC LIFE MEMBER
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 03:44:18 PM CST, anthony moro via BVARC
>>>  wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Your email makes sense but has nothing to do with the topic at hand. I
>>> sent the email to let people know that we will still be doing POTA events.
>>> Just not with the BVARC name. We are going back to the way we did things
>>> when we first started things. It has nothing to do with what the BOD has
>>> said or done. I am only speaking for myself at this time, but I was happy
>>> helping HAMS during POTA. There are many reasons why we are doing the
>>> events without BVARC and we talked about this during WFD. I agree we need
>>> to try to be more professional as operators. That goes for all of us. From
>>> the Top Brass to the lowest man on the pole.
>>>
>>> So for everybody watching this email thread. We will give out more info
>>> on what Kori and I are going to be doing next.
>>>
>>>
>>> 
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>>>
>>
>>
>> --
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>> * W5LIC*
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>> *713-410-3948*
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Re: [BVARC] Link for Bvarc on Facebook

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

Ditto

On Wed, Aug 30, 2023, 10:16 PM rodney martinez via BVARC 
wrote:

> Glad our club has a group site on FB.  Personally though, I have not used
> FB in 20 yrs.  I just have a personal beef with that little brat
> Zuckenberg.  No reason for anybody else to use it though.
>
> 73,
> Rod
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>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
> 
>
> On Wed, Aug 30, 2023 at 20:40, anthony moro via BVARC
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> If you don't have it hear it is.
>
> https://www.facebook.com/groups/bvarc/?ref=share_group_link
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Re: [BVARC] Europe trip - radio?

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

When you connect to a repeater in another country via Echolink, should you
follow the same protocol?

On Sun, Mar 26, 2023, 6:49 PM Thomas Krahn via BVARC 
wrote:

> Shannon,
>
> The EU countries you listed are all CEPT members. Wit an US license you
> can simply append the country callsign to your call and transmit with the
> same class that your license allows (never exceeding the limits that the
> country laws permit).
>
> In Germany your call sign would be DL/K4SCT
> In France your call would be F/K4SCT
>
> http://www.arrl.org/cept
> https://files.darc.de/index.php/s/CKT38kZP6miK7xf
>
> I hope this helps,
>
> Thomas
> KT5TK & DL4MDW
>
> On 3/26/23 22:48, Shannon Tassin via BVARC wrote:
>
> My brother takes a high school group to Europe every summer and I am
> tagging along this year. Going to France, Greece, Italy, and a few others.
>
> It occurred to me today to consider bringing a radio and trying to pick up
> some countries I can't seem to get from here.
>
> Any tips on how to do this? Do I need to register with the countries?
> Create a specific call sign?
>
> Any advice on small HF antenna to bring?
>
> Thanks,
> Shannon Tassin
> K4SCT
>
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Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

I think you can listen to anything.

On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:19 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC 
wrote:

> Are those frequencies not outside VHF privileges for ham radio? Am I
> missing something??
>
> 73,
> W5AKC
>
> Darren
> W5AKC
> --
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher Boone
> via BVARC 
> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:02:37 PM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* Christopher Boone 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>
> Calling freq Ch16 is 156.8
>
>
> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_VHF_radio#:~:text=It%20uses%20FM%20channels%20in,the%20VHF%20maritime%20mobile%20band
> 
> .
>
> The most important channels on your VHF radio are 13, 16, 19, 22, and 70.
>
> Channels 24-28 used to be interesting with phone calls but they are
> usually quiet now as cell phones came along...
>
> Chris WB5ITT
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 5:52 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Hello BVARC,
> Spending a lot of time at the beach.  Wanting to possibly tap into some
> marine frequencies with corresponding tones. Have several HT's 878UVII
> plus, ID-51
> thanks.
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC BEAACON November 2022

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

Excellent work. Much easier and more convienient to read on the phone than
on paper!

On Sun, Oct 30, 2022, 6:41 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC 
wrote:

> here is the brand new BVARC beacon
> be the first on your block to read it.
> Collect them all.
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] Good Coax?

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

ABR is local and very good. Standard and custom lengths. You pick the
connectors, or just buy the cable.

On Wed, Oct 26, 2022, 9:52 AM Hassan Thomas via BVARC 
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] September BVARC newsletter now online

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

I would opt for that.

On Mon, Aug 29, 2022, 5:56 PM Howard Bingham via BVARC 
wrote:

> Why not try use of e-mailing a PDF version to those who wish to get it
> that was as an "OPTION" to save a few $$$
>
> What with the PRICE OF PAPER and POSTAGE ESCALATING every year.
>
> My DUES MAILED TODAY, so it should arrive by PONY EXPRESS from Deer Park,
> VIA BAYTOWN, NORTH HOUSTON POSTAL CENTER & eventually to SUGAR LAND, TX by
> the weekend.
>
> 73
>
> Howard Bingham
>
> Next chore, ordering replacement battery for my ICOM W-32 A which I can
> use to touch base with the Monday BVARC Net.     
>
> --
> On 8/29/2022 1:28 AM, Terry Leatherland via BVARC wrote:
>
> Eddie   Did the board ever setup an OPT out flag for the paper newsletter?
>   This has been discussed for many years off and on.
> If so, I will opt out to save the club my 2$ mailing fee every month.
> I’ll read it when you send this announcement.  :-).  I do need the
> reminder. :-)
>
> Terry. K5PGF
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Aug 28, 2022, at 8:38 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
>  wrote:
>
> 
> Get the new newsletter now
>
> https://bvarc.org/newsletter/202209.pdf
>
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Re: [BVARC] Looking for a used computer monitor

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

I have a couple of square (not wide screen) flat screen Dell monitors that
I was going to use on a Linux machine back before Ubuntu supported wide
screen. Would these be useful?

On Mon, Sep 6, 2021, 1:40 AM Mark Brantana via BVARC 
wrote:

> If anyone happens to have a a used computer monitor of 22” or larger, that
> they might like to part with, please contact me. My old one just bit the
> dust and it is not worth buying a new one.
> Mark
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Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

Brilliant!

On Wed, Mar 10, 2021, 12:22 AM Mark Brantana via BVARC 
wrote:

> OK, what is an FSD? It is a Field Strength Drone. It’s an idea I am sure
> others have had, and I don’t expect to get around to designing or patenting
> such a thing. But inventions are often just the merging of new
> technologies, and this is not much different. I don’t see any YouTubes
> about this or any other reference, so here’s the idea:
>
> With all the capabilities of little drones I wonder if anyone has designed
> one which can carry a field strength meter and fly a grid around an antenna
> to evaluate antenna performance. The guts of my little Radio Shack FSM
> would have weighed way less than an ounce.
>
> Ideally, the field strength meter could communicate to the base through
> the drone transmitter, reducing weight. Software at the base could link the
> drone 3D location data with the FS reading. The drone would have to wait at
> test locations for the operator to transmit, and ideally would move to the
> next location. Finally, the software might be able to link with existing
> simulation software for comparison with theory and allow for simulation
> model improvement. This looks like it would take a small team to develop.
>
> This sounds like it would have many uses besides antenna evaluation, like
> RFI evaluation.
>
> What about it? Has anyone done this?
>
> Mark
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Re: [BVARC] Connecting Multiple Audio Sources

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

You may want to consider an inexpensive audio mixer. A mixer delivers
multiple audio inputs into a single (or stereo pair) output. A mixer allows
you to control the volume of each input signal separately.

On Fri, Jan 1, 2021, 5:11 AM Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I am interested in adding a ham radio to my audio setup. I operate both my
> PC and game console over the same headphones simultaneously. However they
> give me issues sometimes depending on what audio equipment I use (eg, Video
> Monitor HDMI output. sound card output, or Zoom H4N Pro output), and I
> don't know how to isolate them to use whatever I want. I use Sony MDR-7506
> headphones and I want to integrate my HAM radio equipment into the same
> headphone loop (I want to hear all at the same time, PC, Console, HAM
> radio). I was wondering if there are any ways of /or tools for isolating
> interference between headphone inputs and my actual physical headphones
> when I have several inputs (eg, game console, PC, HAM radio)
>
>
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> Cell: (770) 298 8516
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Re: [BVARC] Antenna wire?

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

I’m assembling something similar. I seriously doubt if I will ever add and 
amplifier to get above 100 Watts, so as I understand it, 14 AWG should be 
sufficient for an OCF dipole. But what if I should somehow, someday come into 
possession of a legal limit amplifier. Would 14 AWG still be sufficient, or 
would I need to use 12 AWG?  I don’t ever want to take down the 16 foot poles 
attached to my perimeter fence to change the wire if I don’t have to, so before 
I raise the poles, I want to ensure that I have the correct wire for an 
optimistic future. 
 
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of mark janzer via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 10:32 AM
To: Rick Hiller; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: mark janzer; KJ Anderson
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Antenna wire?
 
I agree with Rick - 14 awg stranded and hdpe vs. pvc insulated.
No difference in RF performance between solid vs. stranded (from what I 
understand), but structurally the stranded will last longer from wind load 
flexing. 
 
73
Mark
K5MGJ
 
On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 09:56:58 AM CST, KJ Anderson via BVARC 
 wrote: 
 
 
This is a permanent setup, is there any reason why I wouldn’t opt for solid 
copper?  And if so, I should think the only concern would be oxidization, but 
is it really?  Additionally, I intend to hang the wire off a high-tension 
plastic fishing line using plastic zip ties, so the tensile strength of the 
wire is trivial, it will not be load bearing (pulled tight, but only so it’s a 
nice straight wire, not structurally having to support its own weight, if that 
makes sense).
 
-
KJ Anderson
253-380-2636
  www.linkedin.com/in/scrumnerd 
 
 
From: Rick Hiller  
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2020 8:13 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Mark Janzer ; KJ Anderson 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Antenna wire?
 
I’d lean toward insulated.  Keeps inter-strand noise at a minimum.  135 feet—- 
14 awg stranded at min.   Alpha Delta uses 14 solid for their fan dipoles.  So 
either way works, depending on how it is deployed.
Wireman, DX Eng and others.
GL.  Rick. RH
Sent from my i-Thingamajig

On Dec 14, 2020, at 7:31 PM, Mark Janzer via BVARC  wrote:
Check out:
 
https://thewireman.com/product-category/antenna-materials/antenna-wire/ 

 
 
Flex weave is nice.
 
On Dec 14, 2020, at 4:31 PM, KJ Anderson via BVARC  wrote:
 
I need input.  I want to build an additional 40M EFHW, I’m wondering if the 
group has input or guidance on the best kind of wire to use for the long wire?  
It appears that the antenna manufacturers are happy to sell me “high-grade 
antenna wire” that is nothing more than regular 14AWG wire I could get 
literally anywhere for much less; my question is- has anyone tried anything 
more exotic?  Is there a flavor of wire that works better/worse for antennas?
 
I appreciate you all.
 
~~
73 de KJ5EMP
  kj5...@arrl.net
KJ in Cypress
 

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Re: [BVARC] Mail forwarding services?

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

Really?

Tom Watson, WZ8Q

On Wed, Dec 9, 2020, 8:21 PM Keith NM5G via BVARC  wrote:

>
>1. Buy a hand gun.
>2. Learn how to use it.
>3. Get a handgun carry license
>4. Install security devices to let you know when someone is on your
>property.
>5. Feel secure.
>
>
>
> 73, Keith NM5G
>
>
>
> *From:* BVARC  *On Behalf Of *Ravi Patrick
> Ratnala via BVARC
> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 9, 2020 4:17 PM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* Ravi Patrick Ratnala ; Rick Hiller <
> rickhille...@gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Mail forwarding services?
>
>
>
> Rick hit the nail on the head; since your home address was already listed
> with the FCC, the genie is already out of the bottle - for now, anyway.  It
> may be possible to scrub all those crawlers, databases, etc. eventually, by
> obfuscating now; can't hurt to try if it's important to you.
>
> The way I avoided (most of) this myself was to list one of my business
> addresses with the FCC ULS before I ever took my Element 2 exam; my home
> address was never listed to begin with.  Maybe too late to prevent
> frustration for you, KJ, but maybe of some help to others who prefer to fly
> somewhat under the radar in the future.
>
> 73 de Ravi, N5OL
>
> On 12/9/2020 3:56 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:
>
> Just Google your call and see how many hits you get with and without your
> real address already.   You’ve got alot of db’s and sites to clear history
> on.   FCC, arrl, linked in,  bvarc, etc.   Getting a call sign is no way to
> go into hiding, for sure.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Sent from my i-Thingamajig
>
>
> On Dec 9, 2020, at 3:42 PM, Jimmy Vance via BVARC  wrote:
>
> for $70 a year you can get a small PO Box at the post office.  I have all
> my important mail sent to the PO Box
>
> On 12/9/2020 1:47 PM, KJ Anderson via BVARC wrote:
>
> So here’s what I did, after consulting a few non-ham expat friends who’ve
> had to solve this same problem for other reasons.  I made an account with
> https://anytimemailbox.com and got a normal address here in Cypress,
> where they will either allow me to pick mail up, or they’ll scan it and
> send me an email, or access it via a snazzy website.  I’m still waiting for
> my information to clear, but for $10/month, I feel like this is a good way
> to go.
>
>
>
> I’ll update the group if I have a bad experience.
>
>
>
> *-*
>
> *KJ Anderson*
>
> 253-380-2636
>
> www.linkedin.com/in/scrumnerd
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* BVARC   *On
> Behalf Of *Eddie Runner via BVARC
> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 9, 2020 10:35 AM
> *To:* 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
> 
> *Cc:* ed...@installer.com
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Mail forwarding services?
>
>
>
> Traditionally (forever!!) hams have hade the address or contact
> information listed
>
> Because we traded QSL CARDS which came in the mail…  It was a real thrill
> to get a mailbox full of cards
>
> from other hams in strange far away places…   We got yearly CALLBOOKS the
> size of giant phone books
>
> every year so we had everyone’s current information..  I remember when I
> first got licensed I rushed out
>
> and bought the next callbook so I could see my info in print (before the
> internet)
>
>
>
> In the past 10 years or so, we have had increasing more and more hams that
> are AFRAID to publish
>
> The address or phone numbers…  We have built into our BVARC member
> database provisions of
>
> Those that want to chicken out on phone number and / or address..I
> really think this is a shame though.
>
>
>
> With a ham license, there really isn’t a way to hide your info anyway..
> you can be looked up on the fcc
>
> Webpages, or qrz, or any number of other sources…   SO WHY HIDE??   For
> the most part only other hams
>
> Know about this stuff.. your average crook has no clue.
>
>
>
> Just my 2cents
>
>
>
> Eddie (NU5K)
>
>
>
> *From:* BVARC  *On Behalf Of *KJ Anderson via
> BVARC
> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 9, 2020 9:28 AM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* KJ Anderson 
> *Subject:* [BVARC] Mail forwarding services?
>
>
>
> I really want to be able to use my callsign in public forums, etc., but
> I’m not keen on anyone being able to therefore look up my home address.  I
> know it’s available fairly easily through fairly conventional methods, but
> I just don’t want to add another route.  I want to be able to have
> something like a Po Box registered with the FCC on my license, that
> forwards all mail sent to the PO Box to my actual mailing (physical)
> address.
>
>
>
> Has anyone else solved this problem?  A cursory search of the internet
> shows RV forwarding services and stuff, but wouldn’t this also be an easy,
> paid subscription I should be able to sign up for with ARRL, like my
> arrl.net email address?
>
>
>
> I appreciate you all.
>
>
>
> 73 de KJ5EMP
>
>
>
> *-*
>
> *KJ Anderson*
>
> 253-380-2636
>
> www.linkedin.com/in/scrumnerd

Re: [BVARC] Hams near you Map

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

Interesting! There are a lot more of us than I thought.

Tom Watson, WZ8Q

On Sat, Sep 19, 2020, 9:05 PM Glen Jenkins via BVARC 
wrote:

>  Enter your call sign, address, grid square or zip code and it will show
> other hams in your area.  https://haminfo.tetranz.com/map
> 73s,
> Glen Jenkins,P.E
> WB4KTF
>
> Not sent from my Ham Radio
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Antenna Theory Technical Question

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

What would happen if you made the legs of the dipole out of computer ribbon 
cable tied together at the feed end and open at the other?  Would that be 
similar to what you are talking about?
 
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Martin Blaise via 
BVARC
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2020 4:35 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Martin Blaise
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Antenna Theory Technical Question
 
Do not use this kind of fan dipole see attached.
 
On Thu, Jan 16, 2020 at 1:21 PM Kirk Kendrick via BVARC  wrote:
Rick,
 
Fan dipole with all the wires the same lengthand closely spaced. Resistance 
should be 2) unchanged as others pointed out. Coupling will cause broader BW 
like a cage dipole. Unless your antenna conductors are manufactured to limit 
variance Impedence in real world will be hard to model in a bundle that has 
varying capacitance due to uneven spacing and varying inductance due to twists 
and turns within bundle
 
I'll throw out a slightly different thought.
 
I think it would also model as a sleeve antenna.  That would make the EZNEC 
model have only 1 dipole driven and all the other wires evenly spaced around it 
potentially with small gap at feed point (that shouldn't be needed since it's a 
zero voltage point). 
 
At least, my mental model has them as (close to) equal. But my brain wanders a 
bunch.
 
73,
Kirk KK2Z
 
PS: My favorite "work of art" sleeve dipole in one of the early antenna 
compendiums was a vertical made up of a ring of resonators -- one for each band 
-- around a driven vertical in center.
 
From: Rick Hiller 
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Subject: [BVARC] Antenna Theory Technical Question
Message-ID:
mailto:eosvapc%2bvtd...@mail.gmail.com> >
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"

I am in the midst of analyzing a Ham market HF antenna.  Still building the
EZNEC model, but working it thru the gray matter.

Case:  Take a 1/2 wl dipole antenna -- center fed.  Each side is made up of
multiple, equal length wires that are each insulated, parallel, and closely
spaced.  The wires are connected/common at the center feed point, but open
at the far end.

If, at this length, each wire's material DC resistance is 5 ohmsdoes
using multiple wires in parallel, as described above, 1) lower the total RF
material resistance, as resistors in parallelor 2) does it stay the
same or 3) does it become additive?

Any comments would be appreciated.  I've got my hypothesis, but wishing
additional input.

Thanks and 73 ...Rick   W5RH 
 

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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: West Gulf Division Director Ballot Delivery Delays

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

Ron,

I have not read about the candidates or attended the meetings, but I trust
your judgment. Who should I vote for?

Tom Watson, WZ8Q, former neighbor

On Fri, Oct 18, 2019, 6:55 PM Ron Litt via BVARC  just got mine today. !
>
> On Fri, Oct 18, 2019, 14:10  wrote:
>
>> At last. My ballot has arrived.
>>
>>
>>
>> 73, JP K5JPP
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* BVARC  *On Behalf Of *Roy Storey via
>> BVARC
>> *Sent:* Friday, October 18, 2019 6:45 AM
>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> *Cc:* Roy Storey ; JP Pritchard <
>> jppn...@comcast.net>; Rick Hiller ;
>> walt...@k5wh.net; Ron Litt 
>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Fwd: West Gulf Division Director Ballot Delivery
>> Delays
>>
>>
>>
>> Got my ballot yesterday. Unclear if this is the replacement I asked for.
>>
>>
>>
>> Roy W5TKZ -- 73
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 18, 2019 at 4:00 AM 'JP Pritchard' via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Received three small packages from China via USPS this week, but still no
>> ballot.
>>
>>
>>
>> JP K5JPP
>>
>>
>>
>> Get Outlook for iOS 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Oct 17, 2019 at 11:20 PM -0500, "Walter Holmes via BVARC" <
>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>>
>> I got the same excuse cards as well.  
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Walter/K5WH
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* BVARC  *On Behalf Of *Ron Litt via BVARC
>> *Sent:* Thursday, October 17, 2019 7:52 PM
>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> *Cc:* Ron Litt ; JP Pritchard ;
>> Rick Hiller 
>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Fwd: West Gulf Division Director Ballot Delivery
>> Delays
>>
>>
>>
>> No ballot. Got an excuse card from ARRL though
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 16, 2019, 16:17 Rick Hiller via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Nope
>>
>> RH
>>
>> Sent from my i-Thingamajig
>>
>>
>> On Oct 16, 2019, at 4:02 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Still no ballot here.
>>
>>
>>
>> JP K5JPP
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* BVARC  *On Behalf Of *Mike Hardwick via
>> BVARC
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 16, 2019 4:00 PM
>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> *Cc:* Mike Hardwick 
>> *Subject:* [BVARC] Fwd: West Gulf Division Director Ballot Delivery
>> Delays
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Mike Hardwick.
>>
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> *From:* "ARRL Members Only Web site" 
>> *Date:* October 16, 2019 at 12:39:42 PM CDT
>> *To:* n5...@att.net
>> *Subject:* *West Gulf Division Director Ballot Delivery Delays*
>>
>> Greetings ARRL South Texas Section Members,
>>
>> Some folks have not received their West Gulf Division Director Election
>> Ballot yet.
>>
>> The delays are related to damage at a US Postal Service sorting facility
>> in Houston caused by storms in late September.
>>
>> ARRL HQ released this statement addressing the delays and process to get
>> a replacement ballot...
>>
>> From: Henderson, Dan N1ND 
>> Date: Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 10:59 AM
>> Subject: RE: West Gulf Division Ballot
>>
>> Wednesday October 16, 2019
>>
>> ARRL has become aware of a mail delivery problem affecting the ARRL
>> Board of Director election ballots sent to members in part of the West
>> Gulf Division. Recent flooding has affected some US Postal Service
>> distribution centers in the Houston region of the state, damaging some
>> sorting machines. This is delaying delivery to many members in that
>> area.  They are processing mail out, but there are delays in processing
>> out bulk mail, which include the ballots.  We are aware that ballots are
>> being processed as part of their work flow, but they cannot give us a
>> definitive date of when they will all be out for delivery.
>>
>> All ballots were mailed from Hartford on Monday September 30 as required
>> by the Articles of Association/By-Laws. Ballots to most of the West Gulf
>> Division were delivered in the usual time frame, which is generally 10
>> to 14 days.
>>
>> We have received numerous requests for replacement ballots. We also have
>> member notifications sent after making the replacement ballot request to
>> inform us the ballot had arrived. We ask ARRL members to be patient.
>>
>> If you still do not receive your ballot by Monday October 21, 2019,
>> please send a request for a new ballot to n...@arrl.org. The ARRL HQ
>> will process out replacement requests on Tuesday October 22, 2019 via
>> first class mail and daily as later requests come in. That will allow 3+
>> weeks (24 days) for the replacement to be delivered to you and allowing
>> for their return to ARRL’s accounting firm of CohnReznick LLP by the
>> noon on Friday November 15, 2019 deadline.
>>
>> There is no deadline for requesting a replacement ballot. Also, there is
>> no deadline for you to have received your ballot in order to be eligible
>> to vote. Please note that all replacement requests need to be in writing
>> (email is fine) but must directly come from the ARRL member.
>> Third-party requests cannot be processed.
>>
>> If you have already requested a replacement ballot but still haven’t
>> received the original ballot by October 21st, you will need re-confirm
>> your need for a replacement by 

Re: [BVARC] FOR SALE!

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

Are the file cabinets legal or letter size?

Tom Watson, WZ8Q

On Sep 29, 2017 1:58 PM, "Scott Medbury via BVARC"  wrote:

> I have a 2 drawer and 4 drawer file cabinet that I no longer need. I would
> like $20 for the 2 drawer and $40 for the 4 drawer.
>
> 2 – four shelf storage units – Steel with wood shelving inserts - $30 each
> like new
>
>
>
> More later…. Respond to kd5...@gmail.com
>
>
>
> NONE Were in flooded areas. If you were flooded, this may help you and me.
>
>
>
> 73…. Scott KD5FBA
>
>
>
> *Scott Medbury*
>
> *KD5FBA*
>
> *16802 Aprilmont Drive*
>
> *Call either 832-779-1426 <(832)%20779-1426> or 281-543-8376
> <(281)%20543-8376>*
>
> *Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941*
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

Someone may correct me on this, but except for a period during WW I, I
don't think there has ever been a law prohibiting the use of a receiver at
any frequency. Even if there were, it would be difficult to enfource.

Tom Watson, WZ8Q

On Aug 29, 2017 7:13 AM, "Gayle Dotts via BVARC"  wrote:

> Out of curiosity is it allowed to listen in on our radios?  I looked up
> scanner frequencies of 460.XXX range with a PL123.0 and scanned up and down
> but heard nothing.  Maybe it's blocked somehow.  Just wanting to listen in
> since we are in all this hurricane and flooded event situation.  Any advise?
>
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Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

Speaking of woodchucks and humor, the following links to a Larry Lujack (WLS 
Chicago circa 1970) Animal Stories episode about same. My apologies to all.  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z_fBrQnVBU 
 
=RDOu26LPdBNEA=3 
 
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2017 12:11 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Rick Hiller; Pat Cameron
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector
 
Just another sore subject to get the old farts excited.

On Apr 2, 2017, at 11:25 AM, Pat Cameron via BVARC  wrote:
What's a woodchuck thread?
 
On Apr 2, 2017 10:03 AM, "Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC"  
wrote:
 
Well now, let's see...
 
No political comments -- then no discussion about HR555.
 
No religious comments -- then no discussion about the propagation, sun spots, 
solar storms, because that is Mother Nature/God -- the ultimate OP, no matter 
what building you go into Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
 
No humorous comments.oh, no humor, sorry, I'll stop here then.
 
C'mon folks, if your whole day is consumed by what comes across the BVARC 
reflector and you do not know what a delete key is, then you deserve to be 
miserable.  Even Dr. Feinman had a sense of humor. 
 
73 (sincerely) Rick -- W5RH
 
ps...keep complaiing and I will start the wood chuck thread 
againOh..,,sorry, no humor allowed.  My apologies.


Rick Hiller 
The Radio Hotel  -- W5RH
 
 
 
On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 8:59 AM, Pat Cameron via BVARC  wrote:
I vote for that! ( and the code requirement :-)
 
On Apr 2, 2017 8:56 AM, "K5HM"  wrote:
I do not care for political or religious comments but if we ban humor, well, 
that is a step too far. 
 
There is precious little ham humor in our hobby.  We all seen to take ourselves 
too seriously.  Next thing you know, we will be bannibg the expressions of 
humor like words like  Ha Ha or Hee Hee Heee.
Come on  April 1st. OK?
 
 
 
73,
Ron, K5HM
  k5hm@gmail.com
  www.qrz.com/db/k5hm
ARRL Logologo (2)
Excelsior!
 
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Pat Cameron via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 7:16 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Pat Cameron ; Michael Monsour 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector
 
Can we take a vote?


Best Regards,
Pat Cameron
(832)885-2899
 
On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 6:08 AM, K5IZO via BVARC  wrote:
Michael, I agree.
 
Let's keep this reflector for ham radio so we don't have to receive this 
garbage. Political views, sinkholes and April Fools trash isn't welcome here.

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 2, 2017, at 5:57 AM, Michael Monsour via BVARC  wrote:
If you are going to do April 1st stuff then have the FCC turn ham radio into 
CB. No more calls and free for all and anything goes
 
On Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 10:51 PM, Jeff Davis via BVARC  wrote:
I enjoyed it, I’ve been hit with so many today that it was getting old.  Then 
this one and man I swallowed it hook line and oh you know.
 
it wasn’t till I went back to read it again and saw the date that I went, oh 
crap, I fell for one.
 
Thanks,
 
KF5HQE Jeff
 
On Apr 1, 2017, at 10:12 PM, gmuller885 via BVARC  wrote:
 
Just haveing fun michael. Don't take it so seriously.
 
 
 
Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy® Note 4.


 Original message 
From: Michael Monsour via BVARC <  bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Date: 4/1/17 9:42 PM (GMT-06:00) 
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <  
bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: Michael Monsour <  msi...@gmail.com>, JP Pritchard 
<  jppn...@comcast.net> 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FCC action!! 
Enough with the April 1st junk
 
On Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 9:03 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC  wrote:
I know this is crap since the federal government would never say in a press 
release that it had made a big mistake. Nice try Chris. You're an April fool.

JP

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 1, 2017, at 8:45 PM, Chris Boone via BVARC  wrote:
>
> FCC to reinstate Morse Code test
>
> Washington, D.C. – April 1, 2017 –
>
> Today, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) approved 
> Report and Order 14-987af which reinstates the Morse Code test for General 
> Class and Amateur Extra Class licensees.
>
> “It was a big mistake eliminating the Morse Code test,” admits Dotty Dasher, 
> the FCC’s director of examinations. “We now realize that being able to send 
> and receive Morse Code is an essential skill for radio amateurs. As they say, 
> it really does get through when other modes can’t.”
>
> Not only will new applicants have to take the test, but General 

Re: [BVARC] Paint and antennas

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

Gayle, 
 
I’ve been researching the exact same question, but have not found a definitive 
answer. Some think it makes no difference; others are skeptical. Below is an 
exchange I had recently with Al Andzik (WB0TGE) about painting his “Mighty 
Woof” copper tube 2m/70 cm design ( 
http://www.hamradioschool.com/wbotges-mighty-woof-2m440-mhz-dual-band-fan-dipole/
 ).  I am building this antenna and will test it with and without paint by the 
end of March. I’ll post the results.
 
Tom Watson, WZ8Q

From: Al Andzik [mailto:aland...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 7:39 PM
To: Tom Watson
Subject: Re: Your "Mighty Woof" 2m/440 MHz fan dipole...
 
Really can't say if paint will affect characteristics. You might try doing some 
SWR measurements un-painted then paint maybe one element and see if things 
change. If they do, you can clean it off. 
 
Also if a dark color is what you want, perhaps some "cold" gun bluing solution 
might work instead of paint. You wouldn't have a coating over the metal but it 
will just change the color. Usually the stuff is for steel, but it might work 
on copper in some manner too.

On Feb 10, 2017, at 4:56 PM, Tom Watson  wrote:
Al,
 
Have you heard of anyone painting this antenna? I live in an HOA-controlled 
area, but members of the architectural committee don’t see so well and I 
believe that if I paint this antenna dark gray, no one will see it. So far, I 
haven’t found any discussions that suggest that an antenna cannot be painted or 
that doing so will cause a significant decrease in performance. But I want to 
be sure before proceeding with paint. 
 
Also, I plan to run the transmission line inside a 15’, 1-3/8” diameter steel 
tube attached to a wooden fence. Is it possible that the tube will provide 
enough of a choke effect, or do you think the 4 or 5 turns of coax for that 
purpose will still be necessary?
 
Thanks again for your help,
 
Tom Watson, WZ8Q
 
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Gayle Dotts via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 2:31 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Gayle Dotts
Subject: [BVARC] Paint and antennas
 
Can an tube antenna say a beam or Yagi, be painted for camoflage purposes and 
not loose any Tx or Rx characteristics by painting it?
 
Gayle
KF5LVZ
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Re: [BVARC] Off topic subject

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

Consider switching to Magic Jack. You can keep you old landline phone number, 
call anywhere north of Guatemala any time for free. It uses VoIP, so you do 
need a good internet connection. You can get the adaptor for around $50 and the 
annual cost is about $40.  That’s $40/year.  We have had Magic Jack for 3 years 
and have no problems to report. The quality of the audio is as good as, or 
better than the old land line.  Good luck.   Tom Watson – WZ8Q
 
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Friday, November 25, 2016 9:08 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: John Chauvin
Subject: [BVARC] Off topic subject
 
The Chauvins are thinking of dropping the land line after more than 50 years.  
As amateur radio operators tend to be practical people, I would like to get 
your opinion of the advisability of this.  We have good cell service both at 
our home and at our lake property and feel that the $55 that we send to Ma Bell 
each month is a waste.  We have no problem with minutes usage on the cell 
phones.  Furthermore, about 90% of the time, the calls we get on the land line 
are phone solicitors or computers (we are getting more and more on the cell 
phones also, but C'est la vie).  The usual argument against dropping the land 
line I hear is "I like to have a hard piece of copper between me and the 
outside world."  I have said that for years, but am now backing away from that: 
 Even in the worst of times, usually text messaging gets through.
 
One concern I do have is regarding 911.  Have they resolved this so if I use my 
cell phone, it knows where I am or are there still problems such as this or 
others?
 
So you don't "entertain" the whole reflector, please reply to only me, and not 
the whole reflector.
 
Tnx es 73
de John, K5IZO
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Re: [BVARC] Excellent video of how a receiver actually works!

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

Thank you!  This guy is an excellent presenter. So many others skip steps that 
they assume everyone already knows, but Paul leaves nothing out –good not only 
with theory, but full of practical information.
 
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bill Crowell, N4HPG 
via BVARC
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2016 12:52 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB; TDXS List; gl...@dsmlabs.com
Cc: Bill Crowell, N4HPG
Subject: [BVARC] Excellent video of how a receiver actually works!
 
All,



I’ve been watching this fellow’s videos and they’re quite good. This one is 
especially important for hams to understand how receivers actually work. Paul 
goes and shows us the mixer oscillator, the IF amplifier and BFO. Because he 
has the proper test equipment, we can actually see the signals on the Oscope 
and on the VTVM(Vacuum Tube Volt Meter.)



He spends quite a bit of time on safety and I’m not advocating that the 
inexperienced go forth and try to effect repair on a similar hot-chassis radio 
as these are especially dangerous.
 
Please pay particular attention as he performs the alignment. There’s a lot of 
great stuff in here.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8k-h-g_8V8



Bill Crowell, N4HPG
Pearland, TX
n4...@comcast.net
I prefer to live a life of galvanic isolation.
 
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Re: [BVARC] Airline pilot after ops maintenance review

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

Doesn’t take a college degree or a GED or even a competency test to operate a 
semi-automatic rifle either.
 
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Eddie Runner via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 7:54 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Eddie Runner
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Airline pilot after ops maintenance review
 
It doesn't take a college degree to fly a plane..
minimum age for a pilots license its 16.
thats not funny at all..  :)
 
  _  

From: Bob Hawkins via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org
To: bvarc@bvarc.org 
Cc: Bob Hawkins bobhawki...@gmail.com 
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 10:50 PM
Subject: [BVARC] Airline pilot after ops maintenance review
 
Even though it is not ham radio related,  this is good for a laugh.  
 
 
Bob Hawkins
 
From: Amer [mailto:7474...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 4:19 PM
Subject: Fwd: Too funny
 
 
 
ENJOY
 
 


 
 

  

Just in case you needed a laugh: Remember it takes a college degree to fly a 
plane, but only a high school diploma to fix one; that's reassurance to those 
of us who fly routinely.

After every flight, UPS pilotsfill out a form, called a 'gripe sheet,' which 
tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft.
The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and 
then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.

Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some 
actual maintenance complaints submitted by UPS pilots (marked with a P) and the 
solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.

By the way, UPS is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an 
accident 

P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
*
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
*
P: Something loose in cockpit
S: Something tightened in cockpit
*
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.
*
P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
*
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.
*
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
*
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.
*
P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
*
P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.
*
P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search
*
P: Aircraft handles funny. (I love this one!)
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right and be serious.
*
P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
*
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
*
And the best one for last
*
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on 
something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from the midget

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Re: [BVARC] The Art of Electronics -- Horowitz and Hill

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

WOW!   Thanks.   
 
Tom WZ8Q
 
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jon Noxon via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2015 6:31 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Jon Noxon; rhil...@sdicgm.com; K5HM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] The Art of Electronics -- Horowitz and Hill
 
…and here is a pdf download:  Electronics for Dummies - UK Edition - University 
College Cork 
https://www.google.com/url?sa=trct=jq=esrc=ssource=webcd=6ved=0CEMQFjAFahUKEwitnPLGkvHGAhXDlIgKHdDPBgQurl=http://afis.ucc.ie/tbutler/Lecture%25202%2520(Reading).pdfei=ac-wVe3DIsOpogTQn5sgusg=AFQjCNH7bCU4MChbNQ2M1npvUSIVaXyChw
 
 
Enjoy,
 
Jon KF5TFJ
 
 
On Jul 23, 2015, at 6:19 AM, K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote:
 
Is there a Cliff’s Notes version?
 
73,
Ron, K5HM
 mailto:k5hm@gmail.com k5hm@gmail.com
 http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm www.qrz.com/db/k5hm
image001.jpgimage002.jpgimage003.jpg
Excelsior!
 
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 9:11 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' bvarc@bvarc.org; h...@yahoogroups.com
Cc: rhil...@sdicgm.com
Subject: [BVARC] The Art of Electronics -- Horowitz and Hill
 
QST August has a review of The Art of Electronics by Paul Horowitz and Winfield 
Hill.  This is about the 3rd edition.  A great book, equivalent, IMHO, to the 
Hayward/DeMaw RF design book “Solid State Design for the Radio Amateur”.  The 
AOE covers general electronics; little of RF, but some.
 
So this new 3rd edition is $120, but the second edition 1990 can be had for the 
price of a free download.
 
Google “The Art of Electronics PDF”   the first link shown will be a PDF from 
the  IATE.OAR.UNCOR.EDU  --  download it.  It is the full 1043 page text of the 
2ndedition.  28 Meg.
 
More great electronics and radio stuff for free.  Don’t you just love the 
Internet?
 
Enjoy….73….Rick – W5RH
 
 
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Re: [BVARC] 4th of July

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

Can we assume that radios are more dangerous than guns, because it requires 
more effort to obtain the credentials to legally use them? ;-)

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2015 11:56 PM
To: kk...@arrl.net; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: K5HM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 4th of July

 

Its done loud and proud with guns 

in my neighborhood EVERY holiday.

HBD America

W5RH

Sent from my eye doo hickey


On Jul 5, 2015, at 9:39 PM, Bruce via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote:

i agree that we should celebrate with guns. it's the american way. 

73...bruce

On 7/5/2015 5:56 PM, K5HM via BVARC wrote:

In a July 3 letter to his wife Abigail, John Adams made this prediction:

The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History 
of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding 
Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as 
the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to 
be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with [Shows], Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, 
Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from 
this Time forward forever more.

 

One of the quirks of history in that the Declaration was actually passed by the 
Continental Congress on July 2nd but it took two days to prepare the final 
draft for signing.  Which is why we celebrate the 4th as Independence Day. 
Other than that , Adams was accurate in his prediction as to how the holiday 
would be celebrated. 

 

This year I celebrated the 4th by working the 13 Colonies Event and made a 
clean sweep including the two bonus stations.  My application for the 
certificate is in the mail as I write this.  If you did not participate this 
year, you owe it to yourself to work it next year. If for no other reason than 
to hear so many people say, “God bless America”,  on the air. 
http://www.13colonies.info/ 

 

Later as I popped a brewski, I watched the fireworks from Washington, DC.  
Probably the best fireworks this year IMHO.  Seeing the Washington Monument and 
the Lincoln Memorial outlined by the glow of colors from the pyrotechnics was 
awesome.  The music included the performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture by 
the US Army Band.  The musical score calls for the ringing of church bells and 
volleys of cannon fire.  Not exactly a piece that can be played by three guys 
in a garage.  If you ever heard it performed, you know what I mean.  
Tchaikovsky’s overture didn’t commemorate our War of 1812.  It was to remember 
the Russian defense against Napoleon’s invasion that same year.   

 

It was a great 4th of July weekend this year.  Hope you are all safe and “God 
bless America.”

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

k5hm@gmail.com

www.qrz.com/db/k5hm

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Excelsior!

 






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Re: [BVARC] Today is........ S.F. B. Morse's Birthday

[Tom Watson via BVARC]

.And we still learn it. I spend about 15 minutes a day at it. I'm at Koch
level P now at 23 WPM and character spacing at 3.5 normal. I add one
letter a week and it's working.  Speaking of Morse, there is an interesting
article in the July, 1922 issue of a magazine named Radio Broadcast that
describes wireless telegraph experiments by Morse involving placement of two
widely spaced metal plates on each bank of a river (link below). Interesting
stuff if you're interested in this kind of thing.  

 

Morecroft, J. F. What Everyone Should Know about Radio History [Part 1].
Radio Broadcast. Doubleday, Page  Co., July 1922. Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
http://www.vacuumtubeera.net/RadioBroadcastMagazine.html .  

 

 

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via
BVARC
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 10:57 AM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'; h...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BVARC] Today is S.F. B. Morse's Birthday

 

Today, April 27, is Morse Code Day, commemorating the 1791 birth of the
inventor of the Morse Code - Samuel F.B. Morse

 

 

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