Re: [BVARC] [BVARC - Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club] Tonight is the night!! ICE CREAM!!!

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Follow the crowd??

On 8/13/2015 09:18, Travis Burgess via BVARC wrote:

Where,  Masonic Lodge,  Park?

Travis K5HTB


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Re: [BVARC] Software Defined Radio (SDR) users.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Anthony:

   Yeah sure, thanks for your interest.  I'm not aware of
the problems of the 1500 with spurs or mirroring.  My
only experience is with the ANAN 100D and the Flex 6700.
I've done a mess'o work on more recent versions of Power
SDR, but am unfamiliar with the older versions.  I'd  be
glad to hear more about your experiences though.

73, Gary K5AMH

On 8/21/2015 13:50, Anthony Marriott via BVARC wrote:

I am not sure if I am submitting correctly, but here goes -
Count me in as an SDR user.  I have a Flex 1500 which I use with Flex PowerSDR 
software.  I also use HDSDR with an IC-7410 and NaP3 and SdrDx (Mac) with my 
KX3.  Anything you can do to remove spurs and prevent mirroring will be a HUGE 
benefit.  I only run with battery power, an isolated line in, and an Asus Xonar 
U5 sound card but have issues.
Paul
AF5BV

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Re: [BVARC] Nice web page of RFI, Choke, Ferrite information

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Rick:

   My wife says that you can't have too
many shoes!  Well, I feel the same way
about ferrite chokes.

73, Gary K5AMH

On 8/13/2015 14:27, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:


If you have problems, they have answers!!!

http://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Tech_Resources.html

This has lots of links to articles and information about choking and 
RFI elimination.


Of course, there is product for sale on the other pages, but you can 
go there yourself.


Enjoy…..Rick – W5RH



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Re: [BVARC] Who is this

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

OMG, I remember Paul from the '50s on
AM Radio here in Houston.

On 8/14/2015 18:42, Roy Storey via BVARC wrote:

I think it looks like Paul Berlinthen again...


73 -- Roy Storey W5TKZ


On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 4:16 PM, Dwayne Jones via BVARC 
bvarc@bvarc.org mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org wrote:


Who is this in the first photo.


http://www.chron.com/entertainment/article/Who-won-the-radio-ratings-battle-for-July-2015-6443270.php#photo-1471388


Dwayne

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Re: [BVARC] TTFD Antennas - N4HPG

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

I would be interested in 40 M and up and I
have and use a Johnson KW MatchBox.   I
believe that would help tune this antenna.

Gary


On 8/25/2015 12:36, Scott Royall via BVARC wrote:


I might be interested, depending on physical dimensions.

*From:*BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Bill 
Crowell via BVARC

*Sent:* Tuesday, August 25, 2015 10:51
*To:* Bill Crowell via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org
*Cc:* Bill Crowell b...@pavuk.com
*Subject:* [BVARC] TTFD Antennas - N4HPG

Howdy All,

I was listening to the net last night and John, K5IZO, was encouraging 
folks to get on 75m. Yay!


I’ve been working on a project for a number of months. Some of you 
know that I use a TTFD antenna. TTFD or T2FD. It stands for Tilted 
Terminated Folded Dipole. This antenna is not widely known because 
it’s not featured in any ARRL publications – at least since 1949. 
There are some good reference sources such as the RSGB wire antenna 
book. There are also some detractors that don’t understand the theory 
of operation.


Here’s a link to the original article:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/42625655/An-Experimental-All-Band-Nondirectional-Transmitting-Antenna-T2FD

You’ll notice that the antenna is a 600-ohm design. It is a balanced 
antenna.


Perhaps Rick Hiller and I should give a presentation on it.

I’ve been using the BW version for a number of  years, but want to 
run higher power. That means a better matching transformer for 50:600 
ohms and also a more robust terminating resistor. The antenna works 
well from 75 to 10m with 1.5:1 SWR or better on all bands. This is 
because it’s a traveling wave antenna. Mismatch is soaked up by the 
terminating resistor. No tuner is needed. The antenna works from the 
lowest frequency up. That means a 80m antenna works on all bands from 
80-10m. A shorter antenna works from 40-10m. BW says 6m, but I’ve not 
tested my high-power balun for 6m yet. I never promise what I haven’t 
tested.


I’m hoping to bring a completed unit of the high-power design to the 
club meeting on 9/10 so y’all can look at it. I should probably fire 
up N4HPG.com website and post some pictures.


_If you can have only 1 antenna, this is the one to have. I like to 
hunt DX and change bands without having to tune. Get as long an 
antenna as possible!_




The folks at BW now want $825 for their version. That’s insane! But 
they sell mostly to military and governments.


I’m making one antenna for myself that will be all my build. I’m also 
making a heavy-duty one for N5XZ. Being gainfully unemployed and 
having a workshop, I’m testing the waters to see if others might want one.


When we put up an antenna, the neighbors usually notice. I’m making my 
version with 14awg white MTW wire and clear, acrylic spacers for the 
antenna and the ladder line. The balun box mounts on the wall and 
transforms the 50 ohm unbalanced to 600 ohm balanced. It’s a 6x6x4 box 
because there are 4 toroids.


Based upon present materials, I believe I can produce the standard 
antenna – 1kW for normal operation for $349. I’m still working on the 
N5XZ 1.5kW RTTY Contesting version that will be a bit more.


If you want to build your own, feel free to steal my design!

For those who would like a built and tested unit, let me know. I’m 
trying to decide if I should get into the antenna business.


73!

N4HPG

Bill Crowell

Pearland, TX



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Re: [BVARC] Pictures of the antenna for my party.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Randy:

Yuh know, the T2FDs can be deployed vertically,
i.e. as a VTFD.  This could allow a stealth antenna
a few feet from a tree trunk with the bottom about
8 ft. from the ground for RF safety and performance.

A 40 meter VTFD would only need to be about 33'
long and be center fed with the coax tethered next to
the tree trunk itself.  Crazy idea? Comments welcome!

73, Gary K5AMH


On 10/23/2015 11:32, Randy Handley via BVARC wrote:

Nice. Wish I could put one up. HOA.

On Fri, Oct 23, 2015 at 11:19 AM, GMuller885--- via BVARC 
> wrote:


Target date is 21 Nov with a back up date of 5 Dec.   Time is
0800/0830 till done
  Address is
12103 Crystalwood drive
Houston, Tx  77013-4917
All are welcome.   Pizza and liquid refreshment Provided
Gerald Muller K9GEM
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In a message dated 10/23/2015 10:51:44 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
bvarc@bvarc.org  writes:

What is your target date?

Christopher L. Harris
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On Oct 23, 2015, at 10:34 AM, GMuller885--- via BVARC
> wrote:


Folks:
 This is why I need a large ground crew, 7 or more
people. Neighbors are good with it. Just need a lot of help
on the ground. Only have 6 people so far. I have three
climbers and three ground crew.
Gerald Muller K9GEM
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[BVARC] : Fully Equipped TS-590S FOR SALE.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

XMAS Special:

   A recently factory upgraded (ALC fix) and calibrated TS-590S
is for sale locally for $1, 000.  This includes all documentation,
hand mike, SP-23 speaker system, SO-3 TXCO upgrade, and the
original boxes.  This unit is single owner, about two years old,
is in excellent condition and has no known issues.  Reason for
sale to reduce my rig count here.  For any out of town buyers,
please add $100 for shipping and insurance.

TNX & 73

Gary K5AMH
(713) 426-3733


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Re: [BVARC] New Icom Rig -- IC 7300

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Ron:

   The Flex 5000 was the 1st DDC/DUC from Flex,
but the 1000, 1500, and 3000 used QSD which is
a cheaper direct sampling technology as have many
other SDRs in the last 10 years or so.

Gary

On 8/30/2015 09:08, K5HM via BVARC wrote:


ICOM is claiming that they are the first to offer direct sampling .  I 
thought that most of the new Flex line already did that.


Seems that all new rigs now claim they are SDR.  Whatever that is.

73,

Ron, K5HM

k5hm@gmail.com mailto:k5hm@gmail.com

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

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*Subject:* [BVARC] New Icom Rig -- IC 7300

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Re: [BVARC] New Icom Rig -- IC 7300

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Mike:

   Sorry about your experiences with Flex.  Their products and
service have improved in the last two years, but I'll say no
more on that.  As for a $1,500 Flex radio to compare to the
7300, there isn't one because it's really apples and oranges.

73, Gary

On 8/30/2015 15:46, Scott Royall via BVARC wrote:


All I know is that my Flex experience has been very disappointing from 
a customer service perspective.


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BVARC

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RADIO CLUB' bvarc@bvarc.org

*Cc:* K5HM k5hm@gmail.com; 'Gary Sitton' gasit...@comcast.net
*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] New Icom Rig -- IC 7300

Apples and oranges They are not the same.

73,

Ron, K5HM

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

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*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] New Icom Rig -- IC 7300

The ICOM 7300 is supposed to go for around $1200 to $1500

Can one get a 100Watt Flex for that?

On Sun, Aug 30, 2015 at 3:30 PM, K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org wrote:


Roger

Telepost also offers a QSD process in their aftermarket panadapter
for certain radios.

73,

Ron, K5HM

k5hm@gmail.com mailto:k5hm@gmail.com

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

*Excelsior!*

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mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Gary Sitton via BVARC
*Sent:* Sunday, August 30, 2015 2:12 PM
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*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] New Icom Rig -- IC 7300

Ron:

   The Flex 5000 was the 1st DDC/DUC from Flex,
but the 1000, 1500, and 3000 used QSD which is
a cheaper direct sampling technology as have many
other SDRs in the last 10 years or so.

Gary

On 8/30/2015 09:08, K5HM via BVARC wrote:

ICOM is claiming that they are the first to offer direct
sampling .  I thought that most of the new Flex line already
did that.

Seems that all new rigs now claim they are SDR. Whatever that is.

73,

Ron, K5HM

k5hm@gmail.com mailto:k5hm@gmail.com

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

*Excelsior!*

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*Rick Hiller via BVARC
*Sent:* Saturday, August 29, 2015 6:20 PM
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mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org
*Cc:* rhil...@sdicgm.com mailto:rhil...@sdicgm.com
*Subject:* [BVARC] New Icom Rig -- IC 7300

EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT……..

ICOM IC-7300  SDR

http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/7300/default.aspx

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Re: [BVARC] New Icom Rig -- IC 7300

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Rick:

   Yeah, I heard about it last week.  It's a
DDC/DUC, FPGA based SDR in a box.  So, I
guess we'll see how she performs and sells.
I don't think Flex Radio is too worried about
this yet.  BTW, Flex's new Smart SDR ver. 1.5
is due out in September.

Gary

On 8/29/2015 18:20, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:


EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT……..

ICOM IC-7300  SDR

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Re: [BVARC] New Icom Rig -- IC 7300

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Scott:

Well, the DDC/DUC (Direct Down/UP Conversion) has
a single A/D converter followed by digital quadrature
mixer in the form of an FPGA which outputs a digital I,Q
stream.  QSD RXs have a hybrid quadrature mixer (basically
analog) followed by two A/D converters producing the I,Q
stream.  For those unfamiliar with the notation, the I and Q
digital signals are in 90 deg. quadrature where Q = HT(I)
(Hilbert Transform) required for later demodulation.

73, Gary

Note: During this trick, no Hams were harmed.

On 8/30/2015 14:35, Scott Royall via BVARC wrote:


What’s the difference?

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Sitton via BVARC

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*Cc:* Gary Sitton gasit...@comcast.net
*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] New Icom Rig -- IC 7300

Ron:

   The Flex 5000 was the 1st DDC/DUC from Flex,
but the 1000, 1500, and 3000 used QSD which is
a cheaper direct sampling technology as have many
other SDRs in the last 10 years or so.

Gary

On 8/30/2015 09:08, K5HM via BVARC wrote:

ICOM is claiming that they are the first to offer direct sampling
.  I thought that most of the new Flex line already did that.

Seems that all new rigs now claim they are SDR.  Whatever that is.

73,

Ron, K5HM

k5hm@gmail.com mailto:k5hm@gmail.com

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

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*Excelsior!*

*From:* BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Rick
Hiller via BVARC
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*Subject:* [BVARC] New Icom Rig -- IC 7300

EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT……..

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Re: [BVARC] For sale

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

David:

   My TS-590S is still for sale.

Gary K5AMH

On 9/6/2015 16:34, David S.Siegel via BVARC wrote:

Yaesu FT-950, great condition, little use, and Cushcraft R-8 for sale. Will 
take $1300 for both.

73,
WD5BZN

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Re: [BVARC] Sad news you may have missed

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Ham's lives matter!!

On 9/23/2015 11:12, Donovan Balli via BVARC wrote:

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/radio-amateur-deputy-sheriff-shot-and-killed-in-florida


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Re: [BVARC] best morse code key

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

John:

   Have you ever seen a K8RA key?  The inventor
and manufacturer Jerry Pittenger is SK now, but
the keys may still be available.  See my QRZ page
for a picture.  His key is hard to adjust, but is very
stable afterwards.  I chose the magnetic "spring"
option for my (non-iambic) paddle.  It has a very
smooth action due to the ball bearing design.

73, Gary

On 12/2/2015 09:39, John Chauvin via BVARC wrote:

Randy,

I agree with Rick H and Bill C.  I am in the 20WPM comfort zone and 
25+ during contests.  I also have a key collection on display (~100 
keys). I have several examples of each as discussed below if you want 
to see/feel/touch/use any on the air.


Used prices are "typical" for good working condition (8 of 10).  If 
you want a "cream puff," then more.  Shipping varies but typically is 
around $10.


For straight keys, I really like the Nye Master Straight Key with the 
Navy Knob (has a slightly sloped front) as Rick mentioned.  You can 
usually find them on E-Bay for around $20-25.  Regardless, be sure you 
get the Navy Knob.


I agree with Rick that if you are under 18WPM, then use a straight key 
at first.  It is important that you get a good "feel" for keying.


As far as a paddle is concerned, see the discussion from Rick. 
 Assuming that you are under 35 WPM, then you could use either single 
paddle or a true Iambic.  If you are 35+ WPM, then a true Iambic is 
probably best.


In my opinion, after the straight key, just go straight for the 
iambic.  You ask for the "Best bang for the buck";  that would be the 
Bencher BY-1.  This is a true Iambic.  It goes for about $50 - 70 on 
E-Bay or $160 new.


I personally don't like the magnetic Iambics (vs the spring return). 
 I like a little more "feel" than these give.  Maybe if I were a 
regular op at above 30 WPM, it might make a difference.


I can't recommend any specific single paddle (though I have a few), as 
I haven't used them much.  As mentioned, after the straight key, just 
go directly to an Iambic.


I assume that you are not interested in a "bug."  I have a dozen or so 
if you want to try them.


Enjoy,

Tnx es 73
de John





*From:* Bill Crowell via BVARC 
*To:* BVARC 
*Cc:* Bill Crowell 
*Sent:* Wednesday, December 2, 2015 8:32 AM
*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] best morse code key

Hi Randy,

Feel free to stop by my QTH and try a few keys.

My standard setup is Vibroplex iambic paddles going to a keyer and 
then a Vibroplex straight key in parallel. I like to leave the keyer 
set to 18-25WPM, but if I need to work a slower station, I reach for 
the straight key.


I also have Schurr paddles and straight key. German made from solid brass.

And if you like to work China, I have a genuine People’s Liberation 
Army straight key.


73!

Bill Crowell, N4HPG
Pearland, TX
Text messaging one-handed since 1982



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Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 11:13 PM
To: BVARC >
Cc: Randy Pugh >
Subject: [BVARC] best morse code key

Looking for answers especially from the club cw operators.What is the 
best cw key for the money?Thanks de AA5OA.
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Re: [BVARC] FW: A very good tower man

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

GREAT REFERENCE, THANKS!

On 12/9/2015 20:01, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:


*Subject:* [tdxs-list] A very good tower man

I would like to seriously recommend a good an excellent tower man: 
Leslie Jones


1. Today I had Leslie Jones, KA5EQT work on my 100 foot tower for the 
second time.


Last time I had him working on my 12 ele LPDA at 120 feet. I was using 
a crane. He replaced the two boom-support cables. This antenna is 
above another antenna necessitating the use of a crane.


Work was performed swiftly. Leslie know the signals that crane op's 
use to talk to one another. So his experience extends to crane work.


Leslie also did some work on the lower antenna; letting me release the 
crane ($)


2. Today he replaced a rotator in my 100 foot tower and some alignment 
work of the two antennas on this tower. Again he worked very 
welland swiftly ($).


I have to recommend him to tower owners/builders. He is honest and 
 reliable. He moves around up there like no one I have ever seen.


He tells me that this is his full time job now days.

Give Leslie as call for your tower work. He has worked for numerous 
Conroe, Magnolia, and north Houston hams. I don't know how far he will 
travel for work. This can probably be negotiated.


His details:

Leslie Jones

Conroe, TX

Cell: (936) 900-0017



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Re: [BVARC] TTFD Part Deux

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Bill:

Ah, when in doubt, actually measure it!
What a novel idea to use a simple home
brew reflectometer.  If you have an SWR
bridge or antenna analyzer, you might also
check if that pot is purely resistive.  I would
guess that any reactive effects are quite small
at 1 MHz anyway.

73, Gary K5AMH

On 12/23/2015 10:09, Bill Crowell via BVARC wrote:

Hi Gary:

I don’t mind your 25 cents.

What I figured out was a way to actually measure the Zo. I use an 
Oscope and a signal generator and about 3m of line under test. I 
terminate the line with a 10-turn pot.


I bang a 1MHz square wave into one end and watch the scope while 
carefully adjusting the pot. When it’s matched, the square wave is not 
distorted and the amplitude is at the same ratio as the change in 
impedance from 50 ohms! The scope is In high-Z mode.


The interesting thing is how the values are close to the calculated. 
The lines in the 9:1 are calculated roughly 200 ohms, but measure 190.




Jerry Sevick told us his experimental results, but didn’t tell us how 
to make a balun. Yes, he added a tremendous amount of knowledge to the 
art, but I’m making up the backend of how one actually builds it.


Sadly, the photographs in the publications are such poor quality as to 
only give an idea of the fabrication of the test jigs he made. Lots of 
really good analysis, but I’d love to see his raw data.


B
Bill Crowell, N4HPG
Pearland, TX
Text messaging one-handed since 1982

From: BVARC > 
on behalf of BVARC >

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Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 9:59 AM
To: BVARC >
Cc: Gary Sitton >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] TTFD Part Deux

Bill:

   I'm sticking my neck out here, but here's an
idea for window line transmission lines.  Use
the weighted average of the dielectric constant
(dc) for air and the feed line spacer/insulator.  In
the case of real ladder line, the dc is very close
to that of air or approximately a vacuum.

The window line I use has 14 AWG wire and is
actually spected at closer to 400 Ohms than the
450 Ohms usually associated with window lines
using 18 AWG wire.  Line losses go up as the
ohmic dielectric losses in the separator material
is more dense, e.g. solid twin lead is the worst.

   Another consideration is velocity factor.  True
air spaced ladder line is about 0.99 whereas
ladder lines are more like 0.95.  This is all mainly
dependent on the dc as the permeability of most
dielectric materials is that of air or a vacuum.
Again, pardon my 1.5 cents worth on this Bill.

73, Gary K5AMH



On 12/23/2015 08:55, Bill Crowell via BVARC wrote:

All,

I’ve received a number of emails from you and I’ll send out a reply 
to the group.


This is an on-going experiment that I hope to have wrapped up in a 
few weeks. I’m waiting on some material to arrive from eBay.


Action items:

 1. Using the PVC box instead of an aluminum box necessitates using a
feed line choke. The material is coax to wind to make the choke.
 2. Testing with a 500 ohm terminator. I’m fabricating a test jig
that will let me use jumpers to select the values for further
testing.
 3. Some have asked for detailed build instructions instead of paying
me . Of course. I dislike it when people hide the designs
as patented and proprietary – when it comes to ham radio.
 4. Some have asked me to do a presentation at a club meeting or 3.
My health has been slowly improving so that’s possible after the
holidaze.


Since the article was written, I’ve developed a way to actually test 
the characteristic impedance of the flat transmission lines. If you 
look at the formula, it is a function of the diameter of the wires, 
the spacing and the dielectric constant of the material – fine when 
you have a solid piece of material such as a TV twin-lead, less so 
when you have some other material.



One very important item was left out of the article and will be in 
the revised article. Grounding. There is provision for a ground lead 
on the balun; however, I’ve not installed a ground yet. The antenna, 
being balanced, does NOT require a ground for operation. This is 
especially important on 160-40m. A vertical needs a lot of ground 
plane for efficiency.


Grounding at the balun is important for SAFETY. With a wire up 50’ in 
the air, lightning happens.


Any volunteer to help me install 2 ground rods? One at the antenna 
and one for the main station ground.


73!

Bill



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Re: [BVARC] This hobby is magical!

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Mike:

  Yeah, JT65 really reaches out there!

Gary K5AMH

On 12/26/2015 21:00, Michael Rapp via BVARC wrote:

Hi all,

My giddiness cannot be expressed in words.  :)

I just worked Reunion Island, which is just off the coast of 
Madagascar, 10,000 miles away.  This is part of the world I had long 
given up hope of ever reaching!


I mean, we're on the downward slope of the solar cycle, I live in an 
RF-noisy neighborhood, and I'm using stealthy and highly compromised 
antennas.  (In fact, the antenna I used wasn't even my wire vertical 
antenna, which has succumbed to the elements.  This was off my 
temporary inverted-V dipole at sixteen feetwhich I nearly took 
down this morning...I'm glad I didn't!)


Yes, of course, the mode was JT65 (20 watts)and FR1GV has a 
decently high Yagi for 20 meters that did the heavy lifting, but the 
fact remains that I tickled something on the other side of the planet 
and it tickled me back.  That is absolutely magical.


(Current DXCC:  101 worked, 97 confirmed.)

73,

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Re: [BVARC] Coiling ends of a dipole?

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Michael:

   I have a similar 2nd floor shack situation (see QRZ page K5AMH).
It's very possible to put a few feet or more of ladder line inside the
shack and loop it to save space.  An antenna analyzer should show
you about how much feed line to add to solve the problem.

   What kind of antenna tuner or balun arrangement are you using?
I have a highly modified Johnson KW MatchBox which is entirely
floating from the ground (case) internally.  This assures virtually
perfect feed line current balance, i.e. no common mode currents.

   BTW, I have an interest in astronomy also and have a very nice
vintage QSL collection here;  every hear of Southern Rhodesia?

73, Gary K5AMH

On 12/22/2015 00:06, Michael Rapp via BVARC wrote:

Hi all,

Thanks Josh, Rick, and Gary for the suggestions.  It never occurred to 
me to try to adjust the length of my ladder line.


I can't do too much heremy antenna mast is affixed to my house and 
my shack is on the second floor.  The ladder line comes off the 
feedpoint and makes a nice arc into my second story window.  If I have 
the feedline too long it will sit on a part of a roof overhang that 
goes over part of the first floor.
Still, if I can just lengthen it enough to get a match on 40 meters, 
I'll be happy.  Looks like experimenting time!

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Re: [BVARC] Coiling ends of a dipole?

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Michael:

Some have actually designed switches to put in
different lengths of ladder or window line, or
twin lead to adjust the impedance.  I have even
used a large toroid at the TX with a few loops of
balanced line to choke out most common mode
currents in the feed line unless you want the
vertical feed line to radiate.

Gary, K5AMH

get a good match. On 12/20/2015 22:15, Joshua Rose via BVARC wrote:


Michael,

Try adding another 5 to 10 feet of ladder line.   I had a similar 
issue with my 80m doublet.   After adding just a bit more,  it was 
able to find a match across all bands.


Just one of the drawbacks of not having dedicated resonant antennas 
for each band!


Josh
KB3VQQ

On Dec 20, 2015 10:10 PM, "Michael Rapp via BVARC" > wrote:


Hi all,

My last antenna experiment was a center-fed zepp cut for 80
meters.  (Dipole fed in the center with 450 ohm feed line,
requiring a tuner.)

I found this antenna to be a decent multi-band antenna, with one
exception:  I never could get my MFJ manual tuner to find a match
on 40 meters.  For the other bands, it seemed to find a match
fairly easily.  As I had another antenna -- an inverted L vertical
-- for  40 meters, I shrugged this off as something to look into
later.

Well, my inverted L has succumbed to the elements and I need to
rebuild it, so I turned my attention to trying to figure out my
center-fed zepp 40 meter problem.

After much research (remember, I'm a beginner at this!), the
problem has become somewhat obvious.  One drawback to a center-fed
zepp, I have learned, is that the impedance at the second harmonic
of the lowest frequency will be very, very high.  The second
harmonic of an 80 meter antenna is 40 meters.  Oops.  Apparently
the impedance is so high the MFJ tuner can't match it.

I thought about purchasing a fancy tuner, but I remembered that
tuners aren't miracle devices.  They don't change the impedance of
the antenna and I am concerned about power loss at the tuner.  It
seems the only thing to do is to find a way to temporarily
electrically shorten the dipole when I want to operate on 40 meters.

The 'zepp is an inverted V, so the ends of each leg of the dipole
are fairly low to the ground and easily accessible.  (They
actually run along the top of my backyard fence for about 15 feet
on each side!)  What if I coiled enough of the wire such that the
second harmonic of the new length was off the 40 meter band?  Is
coiling the excess wire enough to electrically shorten the
antenna, or do I really need to run the excess wire back along the
elements (parallel to them) for this to work?

I like the coiling idea as I could just uncoil the wire on each
end, stretch it back to its original length when I want to operate
on 80 (or 60) meters.

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Re: [BVARC] Interested in D-Star? Fundamentals are readily available

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Rick:

   I must admit this DSTAR stuff is very tempting but
what percentage of hams actually use it today?

Gary

On 11/24/2015 15:17, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:

Facebook

  Hal Fuglaar posted in Houston Digital Radio .

www.Dstarinfo.com   is a very valuable 
resource for new users of D-Star.


One of the best ways to learn the fundamentals of D-Star, is by 
watching the D-Star training videos at Dayton's Hamvention 2015. There 
are 3 - one hour video links on the site. The presenter is John Davis 
WB4QDX -- he is from Atlanta and is very knowledgeable speaker.


This is by far the best way to take a D-Star cram course.

www.Dstarinfo.com

is a very valuable resource for new users of D-Star. One of the best 
ways to learn the fundamentals of D-Star, is by watching the D-Star 
training videos at Dayton's Hamvention 2015. There are 3 one hour 
video links on the site. The presenter is John Davis WB4QDX. Here is 
from Atlanta. and is very knowledgeable speaker. This is by far the 
best way to take a D-Star cram course.




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Re: [BVARC] Why is my dipole quieter than my vertical?

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Mike:


   Remember, the dipole is directional
with some gain in that direction over
a vertical which radiates "equally poorly
in all directions!"

Gary


On 1/12/2016 09:57, Michael Rapp via BVARC wrote:
Thanks, Rick, Bill, and Gary.  That explains a lot.  So many variables 
here.


What is fascinating to me is that my dipole seems to be outperforming 
my vertical for DX (or at least certain DX). After all, I worked 
Reunion Island off the dipole, which is in an area on the planet I had 
given up reaching with my vertical.


Phrased in a different waythere is must be something superior to 
my particular installation of the dipole that overcomes the low-angle 
radiation of the vertical I have.  (At least in the limited and 
anecdotal data points I have.)


73,
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Re: [BVARC] Diagnosis cancer

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Jo:

   A close friend (and new ham) of mine has been treated
for Multiple Myeloma for the last five years and is doing
very well.  There have been advances in chemotherapy
for MM which are actually significantly slowing the
progress of the disease.  Compared to 10 to 20 years
ago, this disease is now being effectively treated.  I lost
two fiends to MM back then, but now there is real hope!

73, Gary K5AMH

On 2/6/2016 19:34, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote:

Thanks for letting us know. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

73  Scott KD5FBA

/Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID/
On Feb 6, 2016 7:14 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC  wrote:


Ditto,  Jo

Travis
K5HTB


*From:* BVARC  on behalf of Joshua Rose
via BVARC 
*Sent:* Saturday, February 6, 2016 2:54 PM
*To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
*Cc:* Joshua Rose
*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Diagnosis cancer

Joe,
My prayers are with you!
Josh
KB3VQQ

On Feb 6, 2016 2:19 PM, "Jo. L. Keener via BVARC" > wrote:


To all, I was in St. Lukes hospital a few weeks ago and had a
bone Marrow
biopsy. It  confirmed that I have Multiple Myeloma
but this treated with Chemotherapy cocktail after  a review of
a Blood
draw to decide the proper chemotherapy treatment.

I ask for your prayers for fighting this disease.

Jo.L. Keener

KE7NSB   ( No Silover Bullets.


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Re: [BVARC] VP8 and K5P On Dipoles

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

All:

Dipoles have a lower angle of reception unless
they're up at lease a 1/2 wave length off the
ground or a vertical.  I suspect these guys are
radiating at about 10-15 degs.  Low deployed
dipoles are much better for short skip than DX.

Gary K5AMH


On 1/23/2016 05:55, Michael Wrenn via BVARC wrote:


Thanks for all of the feedback. I'm not so inclined to pull my antenna 
down for inspection now.


Good luck to us all. Hopefully the conditions will favor us soon.

Seven-Three,

Michael Wrenn / K5WRN



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Re: [BVARC] Help

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

JP:

   The new Icom IC-7300 DUC/DDC  SDR transceiver is
$1,500 and the real deal.  It covers all the 1.8 through
50 MHz bands and has an ATU and nice panadapter.
Your $1K budget limit needs to be reconsidered.  I
also think the 7300 prices may go down a bit soon.

73, Gary K5AMH

See: http://www.ab4oj.com/test/reports.html

On 4/28/2016 07:24, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote:

Hi folks,

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


JP (Richard) Pritchard
KG5MBG


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Re: [BVARC] Win10 upgrade problem

[gary sitton via BVARC]

Just leave it on, be patient.
Gary


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On Wed, Jul 27, 2016 at 10:11 AM, n5xz via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org 
[bvarc@bvarc.org] > wrote:
I have finally started upgrading the computer to Win10 last night but ran 
into a problem. It is stuck on "Getting Updates" and is stuck on "0%".

Any ideas other than just trying again tonight?


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Re: [BVARC] Solders- & mild irritants/poisons

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Funny!

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On Sat, Aug 13, 2016 at 12:48 PM, Bruce via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org 
[bvarc@bvarc.org] > wrote:
when i was little growing up, my mother did not allow us to eat paint on 
the window sill or lick the paint on the walls. we were allowed to eat dirt 
in the yard. so... now a days, they should not allow kids to lick circuit 
boards or chew on a roll of solder thinking its candy. make it where you 
have to be 21 to purchase solder and you have to keep your solder and 
soldering iron in a locked box when not in use. then we can have our lead 
solder back. :-)


73...bruce

On 8/13/2016 11:45 AM, Jon Livingston kb0mnm via BVARC wrote:
Folks-
Please note that some of the RoHS ( Reduction of Hazardous Materials ) 
solders *do require a higher temperature. Not all of the new solders 
necessarily accomplish RoHS for the operator, eg. : AIM has one ( Apple IBM 
Motorola as a memory aid ) which is supposed to be used in machines, which 
includes traces of Germanium. Based upon past experience, this needs to be 
soldered with a hotter iron ( closer to 800 F ) and with good ventillation. 
The flux is Malic Acid, and a known irritant. All of the new RoHS solders 
work with Tin and Silver, rather than Lead. Various oxides of lead have 
been linked to brain issues in children, mostly 'Red Lead' primers. Mercury 
is the heavy metal poisoning for which the character 'Mad Hatter' was 
named. Mercury fulminate was used in tanning hair for felt in hats. Let's 
all get along- and not get mad, rather more educated here... 73 KB0MNM P.S. 
Have you found any bottles of Carbon Tetrachloride electrical cleaner 
around? This is a known carcinogen ( may cause cancer ), as is burning 
Polyvinyl Chloride. PVC insulation is the old soft one, and contains some 
of that same PVC oil no longer installed in big transformers...




From: "Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC"  [bvarc@bvarc.org]
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Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 6:40:02 PM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] When all you really want is JUST A DROP!

I wouldn't worry as much about the diameter or making sure it's "eutectic"
as Mr. Crowell does. The rest of the world gets excellent results with
lead-free solders, as do I, and you can, too. I'll let you know if I see
any tin whiskers show up.

For my own part, I think Mr. Crowell focuses far too much on the solder and
far to little on the equipment and the preparation. While you can (as I
did) do excellent work with the kind of cheap crap you could buy at Radio
Shack in the late 70's, if you value your time at all, it's worth getting
good stuff, but I'm getting ahead of myself.

There are three rules for getting good solder joints. The materials to be
joined must be clean, they must be fluxed, and they must be hot. The 
material

that is normally soldered is copper, but just about any pure metal is going
to oxidize when it hits air. For those PC boards that have been sitting
around in that ziploc bag for several years, you may not be able to see it,
but all those copper bits are covered with a thin layer of tarnish. Solder
will not wet tarnish.

Now, flux will deal with a little bit of tarnish, that's what it's for, but
a lot needs to be cleaned. Get yourself some Scotch Brite(tm) and get to
work!

You can (and probably should--I do) buy flux core solder, but it is often
handy to have extra flux lying around, so get yourself a bottle of liquid
flux. As Mr. Crowell says, only use rosin flux (acid flux corrodes a lot
faster) but remember that you should clean the flux off once you're done.
If you've ever read that you can't carry melted solder on a soldering iron
because it won't work, the reason it won't work is that the flux in the
solder boils off. Applying flux directly to the work piece makes that
technique work. (It's how surface-mount stuff is done with an iron.)

As far as getting it hot, well, that's where the iron comes in. The kind
of iron you want depends on the kind of soldering you're doing. Putting
together some kits? Get yourself a temperature controlled iron and set the
temperature to whatever the solder manufacturer recommends. You don't want
it too hot because the adhesive that holds the traces to the board can melt
and traces can lift and nobody wants that. I've heard good things about
the Hakko FX-888D, and it's under $100 from Amazon. While you're at it, get
some liquid flux and one of those hand desoldering pumps. Get too much
solder on the joint? (And you will!) You can heat the joint and suck
the excess away. They're cheap. You might also want to get some
desoldering braid. I don't use it, myself, but some people like it.

If you want to do surface mount, you'll need a setup that's different. I
know guys who do reflow soldering with toaster ovens or hotplates and
embossing guns, but I have an Aoyue 968. I solder with the iron and 
desolder

Re: [BVARC] When all you really want is JUST A DROP!

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Bill:

 Thank you so much!!

Gary K5AMH

On 8/12/2016 14:00, Bill Crowell, N4HPG via BVARC wrote:

All,

Hand soldering is very much an art form. I was pretty good at it, but 
have been learning over the years. I have learned a lot from Brian, 
KF4VOO as well as watching NASA training videos on YouTube and from 
other sources. These topics I’ve discussed on the air, but putting 
them in writing for the rest of the class .


Let me give these out as a series of points:
1. Use Eutectic solder - 63/37. That’s 63% tin and 37%lead. Eutectic 
means that both components melt/freeze at the same temperature. This 
is extremely important for hand-soldering. 60/40 is easier to 
manufacture, but gives poorer results because it was also designed for 
flow soldering. None of that lead-free crap. My XYL, Dasha is an 
environmental engineer (and a licensed Professional Engineer in the 
State of TEXAS). She’s not worried about lead contamination from our 
soldering leaching into the ground water and killing kittens and 
puppies and that’s good enough for me.


2. The flux should be rosin core. Period.

3. The diameter should be skinny. 0.46mm - the reason is that we don’t 
want too much solder in the joint.


And for today’s topic: Flux.

In an ideal solder joint, there should just be the proper fillet of 
solder where the junction is formed. Those of you who are welders 
understand fillets.


The amount of flux inside even the best solder tends to cause the 
operator to apply too much solder to the joint. The internal flux 
dissipates before the heat-bridge gets the solder flowed.


The answer - add flux to the joint. I suggest liquid flux where the 
rosin is dissolved in alcohol.


I got some good flux from Fry’s and picked up a Weller squeeze bottle 
with a needle in it. This dispenser SUCKS. Flux all over the work and 
the bench. A waste of money and time in cleaning. Liquid flux is 
sticky until completely dried out.


The solution to the problem with the SOLUTION was to get a really good 
bottle+cap+dispensing needle. I found a deal on Amazon linked here:


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G2QZQG8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8=1

This kit is for “Vape” - whatever that is. It’s an inexpensive kit of 
various bottles and dispensing needles. The needles are for syringes, 
but not for the pokey kind - just a blunt tip.


In the bottle with yellow cap and yellow needle is the flux. It’s all 
happy and drips out just the right amount. The black is even finer and 
filled with lubricating oil for my guns. I’ll use the other bottles 
and sizes for various glues and such.


Here’s a link to the flux I got at Fry’s, but available on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-8351-125ML-Halogen-Bottle/dp/B00S16UAGE/ref=sr_1_4?s=industrial=UTF8=1471028240=1-4=liquid+flux

Just a drop or 2 makes a big difference. Keeping 100 drops OFF the 
bench makes it funner.


73

Bill Crowell, N4HPG
Pearland, TX
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Re: [BVARC] 2 electrolytic capacitors needed

[gary sitton via BVARC]

EPO?

Gary

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Howdy all,
I need 2 large electrolytic capacitors. 35mm in diameter and 35V rated. Value 
isn’t critical over 10,000 microfarad will suffice.
B
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Re: [BVARC] Gun Net tonight

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Can I use EchoLink and get on that way?
I have a friend who's interested also.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
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On 2/23/2017 08:45, John Westerlage via BVARC wrote:


What freq ?

vy 73, John, N5DWI

 Original Message 
Subject: [BVARC] Gun Net tonight
From: Jo Keener via BVARC >

The gun net will start up at 7:30 pm.

Open discussion on guns, firearms and any thing else you like.

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

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Very well put!
Gary, K5AMH


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On February 11, 2017 8:59:40 PM Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC 
 wrote:



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

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

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

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


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

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

*From:* BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Bruce
via BVARC
*Sent:* Saturday, February 11, 2017 4:04 PM
*To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
*Cc:* Bruce 
*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Presentation of Internet of Things (IoT) at the
Houston Hamfest

security is a big concern.  that is why there are only about 100
approved devices for apple homekit vs. google's 250 devices.  apple
devices must be secure. i like my wemo switches but they are not
secure. in my new house i have all homekit approved devices for the
security. from the ecobee 3 thermostat, to all my phillip hue bulbs
and ecobee motion/heat sensors.

73...bruce

Sent from my iPhone


On Feb 11, 2017, at 3:32 PM, Nizar Mullani via BVARC > wrote:

We are very fortunate to have Professor Edgar Sanchez-Sinencio from
Texas A present a lecture on Internet of Things (IoT) at the Houston
Hamfest.

The best definition of IoT is “connecting everything to everything.”
It is an exciting area that is growing very fast. It will soon be part
of our everyday life – whether we like it or not. So, join us for this
lecture and get acquainted with IoT. Learn about what is coming in the
future and discuss how this will impact Ham Radio.

Please plan to attend this important presentation. You can read the
attached pdf file for more information or go to www.Houstonhamfes.org
  . Learn more about IoT by Googling it.

Nizar K0NM



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

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Guys:

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

Gray, K5AMH

On 2/14/2017 10:35, Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC wrote:
I don't want to seem like I'm arguing with you, Rick, because you 
don't claim any particular expertise in IoT.  I, on the other hand, 
claim to be pretty familiar with the Internet of Things and the 
underlying technologies. Programming a Thing on the Internet is what I 
do for a living. Besides, I've not heard the NPR report to which you 
refer, so I cannot comment upon it.


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


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


On 2/12/2017 10:31 AM, Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC wrote:
Yes, well stated, but, apparently, not the take of some security 
analyists.   NPR had a show about it back in December, where the 
security expert stated pretty much what Nizar said.  Don't know if it 
was the Technology Weekly or ATC show.


W5RH

Rick Hiller
/The Radio Hotel/  -- W5RH



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


Very well put!
Gary, K5AMH

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


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

My perspective is that there are two main problems that cause
insecurity in the Internet of Things.  First, the firmware in
these devices is generally not updated once they are purchased. 
Well, reason 1B is that the firmware is often (well, okay,

always) released with defects in it that have security
consequences.  The second reason is that much of the programming
on these devices is done in a "sea of bits" language like C, or
C++.  Using a language like that means that nearly any defect
has security consequences.  I suppose that you could add a third
reason (although I think that it's implied) which is that we
really don't know what we're doing when it comes to writing
defect-free software, and few people really understand secure
programming all that well.

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

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


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

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

*From:* BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org
<mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>] *On Behalf Of *Bruce via BVARC
*Sent:* Saturday, February 11, 2017 4:04 PM
*To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLU

Re: [BVARC] LA800 remote tunable loop antenna for sale.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Hi:


 Anyone interested in an LA800 remote tunable loop

antenna?  Original price $800, almost any "reasonable"

offer will be accepted.  Local pickup only since shipping

and packaging is a real problem with this item.


Gary, K5AMH

77008 (Heights, N. Houston)

(713) 305-6765


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Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Rob:

   I am about to pull the trigger on a hex beam myself.  I
think that the K4KIO kit is about the best from my brief
research, but a couple of things:

1) The HB configurations these days seem to be the
broad band (max 2:1 SWR) design like the K4KIO and
I do prefer this design over the classic HB.
2) Definitely get a choke balun ferrite kit for the coax
to reduce common mode sneak currents on the coax
shield's outer surface.
3) Unless you plan to use 12M., you may want to not
wire this band in as it does somewhat impair the 10M.
performance due to the closeness of the bands.

IMHO,
Gary K5AMH

http://www.karinya.net/g3txq/hexbeam/multi_perform/


On 10/18/2016 11:44, Rob McClure via BVARC wrote:

Hello all,

Does anyone in the club have any of these hexbeams?

If yes can you respond off list? I'd like to ask a few questions since 
I'm ready to buy one.


73, Rob, KC5RET


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Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

I included a link showing the 12/10 M. Interaction.  Check it out.
Gary

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On October 18, 2016 3:24:55 PM Rob McClure via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


Gary,

I wasn't aware there was another design in use, other than the Spiderbeam.
I like the hexagonal design as it seems to shed the wind better.

I am more comfortable with buying one already built, but I will indeed be
using a choke balun.

I had never heard about the interference between 10 and 12... Do you know
how much 10 is impaired?

I may have something for you. Have you ever heard of Textenna Tex Hex
hexbeam?

I just found out about them today. Evidently they WERE sold by Texas Towers
but I got an email today from a rep at TT that Textenna was selling direct.
Here's the info if you don't want to wait for me:

The man you need to talk to is Herb Welch. He can be reached at (214)
808-6624.

Thanks for chiming in Gary, the more info I have the better decision I can
make.

I'll be pulling the trigger on this sometime in the next 4 weeks.

Have you decided on what you're going to mount your hexbeam? Right now
unless something easier comes along, I'm going to use a Spiderbeam 47' HD
mast and put the rotator at the bottom and turn the entire thing.   I may
be moving in the next 3 to 5 years and I don't want to install anything I
can easily take with me.

73, Rob, KC5RET

On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 2:47 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
wrote:


Rob:

   I am about to pull the trigger on a hex beam myself.  I
think that the K4KIO kit is about the best from my brief
research, but a couple of things:

1) The HB configurations these days seem to be the
broad band (max 2:1 SWR) design like the K4KIO and
I do prefer this design over the classic HB.
2) Definitely get a choke balun ferrite kit for the coax
to reduce common mode sneak currents on the coax
shield's outer surface.
3) Unless you plan to use 12M., you may want to not
wire this band in as it does somewhat impair the 10M.
performance due to the closeness of the bands.

IMHO,
Gary K5AMH

http://www.karinya.net/g3txq/hexbeam/multi_perform/



On 10/18/2016 11:44, Rob McClure via BVARC wrote:

Hello all,

Does anyone in the club have any of these hexbeams?

If yes can you respond off list? I'd like to ask a few questions since I'm
ready to buy one.

73, Rob, KC5RET


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Re: [BVARC] moving an 82' crank up tower

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Bob:

   Maybe a "goose-neck" rig or a long trailer
could do it?

Gary, K5AMH

On 10/12/2016 11:15, Bob Hawkins via BVARC wrote:



Is there anyone in our club with the assets to move an 82' crank up 
tower from Huffman Texas to Camp Hope.  This is going to be an 
integral piece to Camp Hope Ham Radio. Unfortunately, I do not have 
any budget to pay for this. There is a Force 12 antenna atop the tower.



Thanks,


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Re: [BVARC] Kenwood TS-590SG

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

JP:

   Meant to say the TS-590GS's are a bargain and
are an upgrade from the older 590s's.

G.

On 1/14/2017 13:14, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote:

JP:

   Had a TS-590S for years and it was a very good rig if
you don't need or want a panadapter.  They are a good
bargain now.

Gary, K5AMH

On 1/14/2017 09:25, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote:
I'm looking at buying a new rig, and one of the radios that I'm 
attracted to is the Kenwood TS-590SG. Does anyone in the club own one 
of these?

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

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Good stuff!!

-73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net

On 12/27/2016 09:32, Nizar Mullani via BVARC wrote:


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


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


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


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


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


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Re: [BVARC] Power supply

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Gayle:

   Another indispensable item for your shack is a
100 W., 50 Ohm dummy load.  MFJ sells one for
about $60 + tax and shipping (MFJ-262B, PL-259
connector) .  This one is convection air cooled and
will take 100 W. for about 10 Sec. continuous and
is DC to 1 GHz 1:1 SWR. Get this one or one like it.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net

On 4/11/2017 11:32, Larry via BVARC wrote:

Gayle,
What’s your SWR? If you’ve got hi SWR the output fold-back circuitry 
will reduce output. and you will only see full output in a key-down 
(CW) mode. Voice has a low duty factor so you would only see a low 
average power output in that circumstance.

Larry
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*Subject:* [BVARC] Power supply

Got a question on pwer supply for my Yaesu FT-920.

The FT-920 manual says: 3.5V DC….Rx(w/signal) @2.5A, Tx (100W) 
@22.0A.  My current power supply is a MFJ-4225MV 25A switching power.  
Is this MFJ will power the Yaesu but I don’t really see the 100W on 
output Tx, although the amp meter on the MFJ shows 6-12A while 
transmitting running low to high on the RF PWR knob on the FT-920.  Do 
I need to increase the power supply??  Please advise.


Thanl you,

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Re: [BVARC] Power supply

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Gayle:

   Measure the actual under load (100 W. CW) voltage
at the back of the FT-920.  Faulty inline fuse holders
or connectors, and wiring losses can cost you 1/2 v. or
more.  You need a full 13.5 to 13.8 VDC at the back.
Since power to a R Ohm load is V*V/R, a relative power
line voltage drop will result in ~twice a relative power
loss for a fixed R.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net

On 4/8/2017 14:17, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:


Got a question on power supply for my Yaesu FT-920.

The FT-920 manual says: 13.5V DC….Rx(w/signal) @2.5A, Tx (100W) 
@22.0A.  My current power supply is a MFJ-4225MV 25A switching power.  
Is this MFJ will power the Yaesu but I don’t really see the 100W on 
output Tx, although the amp meter on the MFJ shows 6-12A while 
transmitting running low to high on the RF PWR knob on the FT-920. Do 
I need to increase the power supply?? Please advise.



Thanl you,

Gayle Dotts

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Re: [BVARC] Need Concrete/Hole work done for a light Tower Base??

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Guys:

I had planned to bolt a statue of a "Garden Nymph"
using the old base foundation and studs whenever I
have to sell the house, Hi.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
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On 4/8/2017 13:44, Bruce via BVARC wrote:
Only bad side to leaving concrete 6 inches below the ground surface is 
that water will build up or you fill it with dirt. In either way, you 
leave the base of your tower and bolts in water/moisture and they will 
rust. An early demise in some cases. I went about an inch above ground 
level so the water can drain off. You need to see which method is best 
for you. If you are concerned about selling your house, you can always 
break up the top and then throw dirt on it.


73...bruce

On 4/8/2017 1:09 PM, Sam Neal via BVARC wrote:
Hello, Scott is correct on the volume per sack & I was mistaken. 
According to Quikrete's website, each 80 pound bag provides .6 cubic 
foot of cement. Some one suggested leaving the top of the concrete 
approximately 6 inches below ground level. This is a very good idea. 
Should you wish to take the tower down should you sell your home, the 
tower legs can be cut off at cement level and dirt/grass, ect used to 
cover it, leaving no trace it was there. Don't forget installing a 
good ground for the tower other than lightening's route through the 
cement to ground. Sam N5AF 
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pounds and a cubic foot of concrete weighs from >> 90 to 96 pounds 
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Re: [BVARC] Power supply

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

You need to measure the voltage as I indicated with the rig in CW mode into 
an antenna or whatever you used before when you measured the power output.  
Now a cheap but accurate digital volt-ohm meter will cost as little as $10. 
A small investment in your hobby I think.


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On April 8, 2017 5:27:52 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


Hi Gary,

I don't have anything to measure the actual load on the FT-920,
unfortunately no dummy load available either. Bought the radio used and
without a power chord.  I ordered a Yaesu power chord thru MFJ and it came
with two inline fuses one on the positive side one on the negative side,
both rated at 20A and look good.  Question If I might ask still is
MFJ-4225MV@25A . too under powered or acceptable barely but could be
better.  Thank you for your input I appreciate it!

73
Gayle Dotts
KF5LVZ

On Sat, Apr 8, 2017 at 2:29 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
wrote:


Gayle:

   Measure the actual under load (100 W. CW) voltage
at the back of the FT-920.  Faulty inline fuse holders
or connectors, and wiring losses can cost you 1/2 v. or
more.  You need a full 13.5 to 13.8 VDC at the back.
Since power to a R Ohm load is V*V/R, a relative power
line voltage drop will result in ~twice a relative power
loss for a fixed R.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net

On 4/8/2017 14:17, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:

Got a question on power supply for my Yaesu FT-920.

The FT-920 manual says: 13.5V DC….Rx(w/signal) @2.5A, Tx (100W)
@22.0A.  My current power supply is a MFJ-4225MV 25A switching power.  Is
this MFJ will power the Yaesu but I don’t really see the 100W on output Tx,
although the amp meter on the MFJ shows 6-12A while transmitting running
low to high on the RF PWR knob on the FT-920.  Do I need to increase the
power supply??  Please advise.


Thanl you,

Gayle Dotts

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Re: [BVARC] Need Concrete/Hole, update...

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Update:

   Finally US towers gave me the specs. for their
MAB base with a MAF fold-over kit.  From the specs,
it's a 2.5' x 2.5' x 3.5' block of concrete which is
22 cu. ft. or ~3,000 lbs.  The fold over and guy-less
support requirement for the ALM-31 makes the base
that massive which is OK.  I've decided to use a local
concrete contractor to pour the premixed concrete
into the hole with a #3 rebar grid set and a form for
four, 2' x 3/4" galvanized anchor bolts at the ready.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
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On 4/8/2017 14:16, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote:

Guys:

I had planned to bolt a statue of a "Garden Nymph"
using the old base foundation and studs whenever I
have to sell the house, Hi.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net

On 4/8/2017 13:44, Bruce via BVARC wrote:
Only bad side to leaving concrete 6 inches below the ground surface 
is that water will build up or you fill it with dirt. In either way, 
you leave the base of your tower and bolts in water/moisture and they 
will rust. An early demise in some cases. I went about an inch above 
ground level so the water can drain off. You need to see which method 
is best for you. If you are concerned about selling your house, you 
can always break up the top and then throw dirt on it.


73...bruce

On 4/8/2017 1:09 PM, Sam Neal via BVARC wrote:
Hello, Scott is correct on the volume per sack & I was mistaken. 
According to Quikrete's website, each 80 pound bag provides .6 cubic 
foot of cement. Some one suggested leaving the top of the concrete 
approximately 6 inches below ground level. This is a very good idea. 
Should you wish to take the tower down should you sell your home, 
the tower legs can be cut off at cement level and dirt/grass, ect 
used to cover it, leaving no trace it was there. Don't forget 
installing a good ground for the tower other than lightening's route 
through the cement to ground. Sam N5AF 
___ >> 
On Apr 7, 2017, at 4:30 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC >> > wrote: >> 
>> A sack of sackrete is less than 1 cubic foot. It weighs >> about 
80 pounds and a cubic foot of concrete weighs from >> 90 to 96 
pounds before water is added. >> >> Scott KD5FBA >>



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[BVARC] Classic Alpha 87A needs buyer or checkout.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Hi:

Sarah and Ian Berthold are liquidating

her Uncle's Ham equipment and have done

so except for a very nice Alpha 87A, SN:

91380197 (Sept. 1991, #197).  They have

no way of verifying the working condition

of the amplifier except its appearance which

is excellent and used by a non-smoker.  If

anyone is interested in purchasing this nice

amplifier or helping them test it, then please

contact Ian or Sarah at:

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Re: [BVARC] Need Concrete/Hole work done for a light Tower Base??

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Rick:

  I plan to guy this mast for sure. I wouldn't trust this in a wind. The 
ALM-31 is very similar to their older 40' crank-up MA-40 model.  It's made 
of extruded Aluminum sections rather than tubing.


Gary


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On April 7, 2017 7:52:51 PM Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
wrote:



Gary,  I think I would ask the tower company for engineering specs.  Now
you mention a tilt over base/ginpole.   Not gonna happen in a 2 by 2 by 2
base.   I cannot find any information on the tower on line other than a
brief description in that they just started producing after Dayton 2016.
No manual, no drawings, no detailed specs to speak of.

Question to consider:  When it is extended at 31 feet and you have your 45
pounds of rotor and antenna (windload area not known) waving in a brisk,
pre-wx-front breeze...what forces will be exerted 31 feet down the unguyed
tower to the 700 pond base.  Overkill is the preferred build method.  Keep
Redy-Mix in business.

W5RH

Rick Hiller
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On Fri, Apr 7, 2017 at 5:44 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
wrote:


Normal weight concrete is about 145 lb per cu.ft. That is wet weight.
Concrete sold at home centers is dry weight so the yield will be less than
one cu.ft. Straight sack concrete is generally easier than using flyash if
you are creating at home.



If mixing materials by hand from bulk, the old 1,2,3 rule works well to
give 3000 psi or greater. using one bucket or container of portland cement
to 2 containers of sand to 3 containers of coarse aggregate. Of course if
you need air entrainment or want to use a water reducing, set retarding
admixture or super plasticizer you are better off using redi-mix concrete
and ordering it. Air entrainment is not necessary in this climate if the
bulk of concrete is in the ground.



Scott KD5FBA





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Base??



Carefully check the sack yield.

Normal weight concrete is roughly 145 lbs/cu ft.

Use greater than 3000 psi strength concrete.

Do not add excess water. Rod the stiff mix into place.

Note the 2 x 2 x 2 should be measured at least 6 inches below grade and so
all surfaces are against firm to stiff soil.

That means you will need extra concrete to finish above grade.

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On Apr 7, 2017, at 4:46 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

8 cu ft X 90 lbs per = 720 lbs.



31 foot lever moving 720 lbs.doesn't take much moment.



Where's KG5KV when you need him?



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On Apr 7, 2017, at 4:30 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
wrote:

A sack of sackrete is less than 1 cubic foot. It weighs about 80 pounds
and a cubic foot of concrete weighs from 90 to 96 pounds before water is
added.



Scott KD5FBA



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On Apr 7, 2017 2:04 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

Rick,

   ALM-31 is new product so I don't have the specs.
yet,  but it's extruded 6061-T6 Alum. and will weigh
~200 lbs. with the beam and rotator.  I would not
need or want to fold it over fully extended!  My
handy guy said he'll do it for $500: materials, hole,
frame, re-bar and pour.  Seems a bit high, but it's
turn-key and he's very meticulous.  I probably could
save some money by having a less skilled person
dig and prepare the square hole.  Bell-bottoming
is a great idea however!  Attached is picture of my
homebrew common mode coax choke for the beam.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net

On 4/7/2017 12:59, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:

Gary,

I'm surprised that a crank up fold over only specifies 2x2x2.   Yards maybe 
but not feet.  Heck, Rohn 25 needs more than that. GL.Rick


W5RH



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On Apr 7, 2017, at 12:46 PM, Bruce via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
<bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:




might want a little extra redi mix in case you bell bottom the hole or come 
above the ground level.




73...bruce



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On Apr 7, 2017, at 12:30 PM, Sam Neal via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
<bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:




Hello,



I'm too far and too old to assist. Just a pointer - if you buy sacks of

readi-mix for your cement, each bag ( should be marked on the bag ) is one

cubic foot. Eight bags should fill the 2X2X2 hole.



A cubic yard would take 27 sacks at one cubic foot each.



73,



Sam Neal  N5AF





Tower guys:





 I'm seriously contemplating and soon buying a



US Towers ALM-31, crank-up, fold-over tow

Re: [BVARC] Need Concrete/Hole work done for a light Tower Base??

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Whoops, 8 cubic feet is about 1/3
of cubic yard of concrete!  Anyway
any suggestions out there?

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net

On 4/7/2017 10:53, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote:


Tower guys:


  I'm seriously contemplating and soon buying a

US Towers ALM-31, crank-up, fold-over tower

for my Tex Hex beam which requires a 2' x 2' x 2'

(about a cubic yard) of concrete base.  Does

anyone have a suggestion regarding someone

to dig and fill the hole?


  I will have anchor bolt forms and all re-bar work

done ahead of the dig/pour.  I'm 77 and just had a

double (yes!) hip joint replacement and can't really

dig such a hole nice and square.  Also, I have no

concrete experience and you only get one chance

at a good pour.


73s,
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[BVARC] Need Concrete/Hole work done for a light Tower Base??

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Tower guys:


  I'm seriously contemplating and soon buying a

US Towers ALM-31, crank-up, fold-over tower

for my Tex Hex beam which requires a 2' x 2' x 2'

(about a cubic yard) of concrete base.  Does

anyone have a suggestion regarding someone

to dig and fill the hole?


  I will have anchor bolt forms and all re-bar work

done ahead of the dig/pour.  I'm 77 and just had a

double (yes!) hip joint replacement and can't really

dig such a hole nice and square.  Also, I have no

concrete experience and you only get one chance

at a good pour.


73s,
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Re: [BVARC] Need Concrete/Hole work done for a light Tower Base??

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

All:

Thanks to all for the base construction ideas and
information.  I'll be ordering this monster as soon as
I get more base details from UST so wish me luck.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
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On 4/7/2017 21:00, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote:


Rick:

   I plan to guy this mast for sure. I wouldn't trust this in a wind. 
The ALM-31 is very similar to their older 40' crank-up MA-40 model.  
It's made of extruded Aluminum sections rather than tubing.


Gary

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On April 7, 2017 7:52:51 PM Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC 
<bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


Gary,  I think I would ask the tower company for engineering specs.  
Now you mention a tilt over base/ginpole.   Not gonna happen in a 2 
by 2 by 2 base.   I cannot find any information on the tower on line 
other than a brief description in that they just started producing 
after Dayton 2016.  No manual, no drawings, no detailed specs to 
speak of.


Question to consider:  When it is extended at 31 feet and you have 
your 45 pounds of rotor and antenna (windload area not known) waving 
in a brisk, pre-wx-front breeze...what forces will be exerted 31 feet 
down the unguyed tower to the 700 pond base. Overkill is the 
preferred build method.  Keep Redy-Mix in business.


W5RH

Rick Hiller
/The Radio Hotel/  -- W5RH



On Fri, Apr 7, 2017 at 5:44 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC 
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


Normal weight concrete is about 145 lb per cu.ft. That is wet
weight. Concrete sold at home centers is dry weight so the yield
will be less than one cu.ft. Straight sack concrete is generally
easier than using flyash if you are creating at home.

If mixing materials by hand from bulk, the old 1,2,3 rule works
well to give 3000 psi or greater. using one bucket or container
of portland cement to 2 containers of sand to 3 containers of
coarse aggregate. Of course if you need air entrainment or want
to use a water reducing, set retarding admixture or super
plasticizer you are better off using redi-mix concrete and
ordering it. Air entrainment is not necessary in this climate if
the bulk of concrete is in the ground.

Scott KD5FBA

Scott Medbury

16802 Aprilmont Drive

Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941

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

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Tower Base??

Carefully check the sack yield.

Normal weight concrete is roughly 145 lbs/cu ft.

Use greater than 3000 psi strength concrete.

Do not add excess water. Rod the stiff mix into place.

Note the 2 x 2 x 2 should be measured at least 6 inches below
grade and so all surfaces are against firm to stiff soil.

That means you will need extra concrete to finish above grade.

Sent from my iPhone


On Apr 7, 2017, at 4:46 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

8 cu ft X 90 lbs per = 720 lbs.

31 foot lever moving 720 lbs.doesn't take much moment.

Where's KG5KV when you need him?

RH

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On Apr 7, 2017, at 4:30 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

A sack of sackrete is less than 1 cubic foot. It weighs
about 80 pounds and a cubic foot of concrete weighs from
90 to 96 pounds before water is added.

Scott KD5FBA

/Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid/

On Apr 7, 2017 2:04 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

Rick,

ALM-31 is new product so I don't have the specs.
yet,  but it's extruded 6061-T6 Alum. and will weigh
~200 lbs. with the beam and rotator.  I would not
need or want to fold it over fully extended! My
handy guy said he'll do it for $500: materials, hole,
frame, re-bar and pour.  Seems a bit high, but it's
turn-key and he's very meticulous.  I probably could
save some money by having a less skilled person
dig and prepare the square hole.  Bell-bottoming
is a great idea however!  Attached is picture of my
homebrew common mode coax choke for the beam.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net <mailto:gasit...@comcast.net>

On 4/7/2017 12:59, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:

Gary,

Re: [BVARC] Nikola Tesla - Fact #12

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Tesla's dexterous mother could tie one of her eyelashes
in a knot by hand.

Gary, K5AMH

On 7/27/2017 23:35, R.S.Hradilek via BVARC wrote:

As with possibly half of the top creative minds that have ever
existed, he had Aspergers Syndrome (the high functioning end of the
autistic spectrum). The links include more of us.

http://listverse.com/2011/12/05/top-10-alleged-autistics-in-history/
https://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_2086.shtml
http://kerrymagro.com/10-famous-people-who-may-have-been-on-the-autism
-spectrum/

The trait is at least 90% genetically inherited, and 85% of us are
either unemployed or underemployed.

Roy - Aspie Ducky Five Quack


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Re: [BVARC] Cable question

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Gayle:

As long as it's Flexible, and it appears to be, it's
OK.   I got as mess'o Wilson 400 which is not flexible
but can be used for long, permanent runs.  You'll
need the Flexible 400UF for rotating and crank up
beams.

73s,
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On 8/14/2017 13:22, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:

Is the Shireen RFC 400UF the same as the Times LMR400UF?


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Re: [BVARC] Coax cable question

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Gayle:

The loss of RG213 cable is only about 1 dB (10%)
per 100 ft. at 30 MHz.  LMR400 would only be about
1/2 that loss, so I really go with the 213 and wouldn't
worry too much about it.

73s,
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On 8/9/2017 11:55, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:
For use in HF at 28.000 Mhz frequency, length 75-100 feet, is LMR400 
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Re: [BVARC] Need some machinist help.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Fred:

   I believe I found a local solution, but thanks.  I'll
keep you in mind if this doesn't work out.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
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On 5/1/2017 19:12, Frederic R Wenzel via BVARC wrote:
We have machining equipment that can machine your holes for you.  I 
assume from note below, that you just need to enlarge the 0.500” holes 
to 0.750” holes (though holes).  This is easy job to accomplish.


We are in Katy at 27027 Westheimer Parkway, suite 700, Katy, TX 77494. 
 Just south of Katy Mills Mall.  Give us a call at 281-382-8987, or my 
cell at 713-206-7802 tomorrow to discuss.


On May 1, 2017, at 6:57 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org 
<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


Ok I'm an idiot.   You want to enlarge the holes.  Sorry. Misunderstood.
Never mind my offer.  Again sorry!

Sent from my i-Thingamajig

On May 1, 2017, at 6:16 PM, rodney martinez via BVARC 
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


My badcenter punching is not necessary with a HALF INCH existing 
hole.  Didnt read the minor details in the request.  Anyway, call me 
and we can do it here.  I have a 24 volt monster drill here.  You 
hold one side, and I will hold the other.


Rod


On Monday, May 1, 2017 6:08 PM, rodney martinez via BVARC 
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:



I have a heavy duty portable drill, and center punching.  We can do 
it here in my garage in Meyerland.


Helping out a fellow BVARC member tomorrow morning at 1100, but home 
after 1300 hours tomorrow afternoon.


Rod Martinez
KC5MZK
832-423-5640


On Monday, May 1, 2017 5:54 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC 
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:



Anyone know of anyone with the skills and tools to bore out four 
1/2" holes

in an aluminum plate to 3/4". I'm very willing to pay. I considered a
step-bit or a straight drill but either is tricky, etc. This is for 
a base

plate on an antenna mast. The material is 6061-T6.

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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Fwd: 80 Meter inverted V dipoile

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Rick:

   I understand this approach was applied by G3TXO to the original
Hex Beam design  which resulted in the popular Broadband design.
It just goes to prove: "The Best is the enemy of the Good."

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
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On 5/9/2017 20:41, Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC wrote:
Evening Gents...for those that wish to dig a little deeper into 
the wide banding issue and see what is happening out there in the 
contesting antenna world, let me recommend that you have a look at the 
2016 Dayton Antenna Forum presentation on OWA's -- Optimised Wideband 
Arrays.   He, a Penn State prof, has gotten some very nice flat SWR 
responses using some simple parallel wire techniques.   He also looks 
at the current art 80 and 40 wide banding techniques, including the 
Bazooka.


_http://www.k3lr.com/Dayton/Dayton2016/wa3fet.pdf_

These wide banding techniques are what is taking over the world in 
Yagi-Uda design/implementation.  See another Dayton presentation (same 
K3LR Dayton page)  by Justin Johnson, G0KSC.Wide banding, low 
noise and direct matching all at a cost of slightly reduce 
parasitic gain, and slightly reduced F/B, but an increase in antenna 
system efficiency due to the lack of the lossy matching network (i.e. 
Gamma, T, Hairpin, etc.).   This technique has been stareing us in the 
face out of the ARRL Antenna Handbook since the 50's and only Mosley 
took advantage of it back then, but never pushed the details of its' 
advantages...IMHO.


Another way to broad band an 80 meter dipole is to utilize a Tornado 
Loading/matching coil.   K3LR highlighted this in his 2017 Greater 
Houston Hamfest K3LR Multi-Multi talk.   Read about it in the BVARC 
May newsletter -- Page 5 --The Radio Hotel column

_http://bvarc.org/newsletter/201705.pdf _

Lots of neat stuff going on in the Amateur antenna design world in the 
last decade or so.


Enjoy.73...Rick -- W5RH



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On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 2:40 PM, louis House > wrote:


The  KW-80F Unadilla traps installed with a length of 3'3' wire
(plus or minus the length needed for resonance in by CW portion)
should allow for opting the whole band .
Or make an 80 meter dipole and use a tuner for the top portion.

Lou
Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 1:18 PM, Orville > wrote:


Chuck,

I concur. My inverted vee has about the same bandwidth as yours.
I am the one that offered the double bazooka to Robie, but can’t
find it now. The one I have/had is cut for 75M and wouldn’t work
on 80 CW. I decided to just go for the inverted vee with the
center at 50 ft., and it sure has worked the DX. The legs are
running North-South. My last 5 80M QSO’s were with A25UK, 5V7P,
4X4NJ, J5B, and FJ/N2EIN…

I was having problems with my galvanized stranded wire usually
used for marine antennas as it started to rust and I was
extremely hesitant to touch it even with gloves, after less than
2 years.

I found a great product from Davis RF called Flex-weave. It is a
polyethylene coated #14 wire made of 168 strands of #36 wire. It
is a very tough coating and is very flexible and resilient.

http://www.davisrf.com/antenna-wire/flexweave.php
. I have not
detected any deterioration of any sort and it doesn’t stretch nor
kink.

Orville.

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Of *Chuck Dietz
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*Subject:* Re: [tdxs-list] Fwd: 80 Meter inverted V dipoile

I don't think a dipole will work over that broad a range. I only
get about 100-120  kHz.

Chuck W5PR

On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 12:21 PM Gerald E Muller via tdxs-list
> wrote:

The below should read 75 thru 80 meters.

Gerald Muller K9GEM
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Re: [BVARC] Net Control Needed

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Rick, where can I find a 2 Mtr. net schedule for this area? Gary, K5AMH

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On June 26, 2017 9:04:34 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:

Looking for an NCS for the Monday night 2 meter net.   July 10th for sure, 
but also the 2nd Monday of every month.


It is pretty easy.   As long as your radio hits 94 you are good to go.

One week or multiple times.whatever you can spare.  You are needed.

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[BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

I want spend $200 or less on 50w. 2 Mtr. station + simple antenna. Good 
used rig will do.  I already have a 13.8 vdc supply. Need recommendations 
or offers.


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Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Gus:
   I didn't dodge the Chinese rig because of the brand name, but the 
reviews, and convenient warranty and repair. I recently bought a Chinese 
digital scope because of its price, features and reviews. The rig is due 
via UPS today and all I need now is some help setting up the 2 m. repeater 
operation all of which is a mystery to me.

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On June 1, 2017 9:53:53 PM Gus Bernard via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


I have a feeling you'll like the KW, and congrats for doing the research.
I probably would have done the same at a $50 price difference (I paid less
than $150 for my almost new 5888UV - it was a "no-brainer").

I have to say, though, the Chinese manufacturers don't makeup those names.
Radio marketing companies do.  You and I could get together and make a deal
with Qixiang to market that same radio under any name we invented.  If it's
a good value and we know how to distribute, we'll make a mint!

AnyTone <http://www.wouxun.us/item.php?item_id=295> is the brand used in
the Americas.  Powerwerx sells the same radio as the Powerwerx DB-750X
<https://powerwerx.com/db750x-dual-band-commercial-mobile-radio> (have one
permanently mounted in my car); in France it's the CRT-270M
<http://www.gotechnique.com/postes-vhf-uhf/793-crt-270-m-bibande-vhf-uhf-mobile.html>;
in Italy it's the Polmar DB-50M
<http://polmar-radio.com/en/prodotti/radioham/db-50m-2/>; in eastern and
western Europe it's the Intek HR-2040
<http://www.intek-radios.com/?C=Product_H.php=343>.  These are good
value radios, tried and tested, all over the world.

Most on this list are old enough to remember the 70s and 80s when we called
Honda, Datsun (Nissan), Subaru, etc., "Jap Crap".  I remember when Yaesu
and Kenwood were called Jap Crap.  Some of the same old farts now refer to
Wouxun and AnyTone as Chinese Crap radios, and talk about "jap crap" like
it was made in America.  Thing is, some of these Chinese companies have
been making and selling commercial radios since the late 80s, early 90s
(25yrs?!).  Cracks me up.

BTW, BaoFeng just released news
<https://anytonetech.com/baofeng-tech-launches-our-sister-brand-anytone-tech>
that it has partnered with Qixiang to form a partnership named AnyTone
Tech.  BaoFeng sells Walmart Chinese crap to the low-end market.  This will
be a game changer.

For many of us, it's all about "bang for the buck" - we do the research and
buy what makes economic sense for our own situation (Elecraft makes a fine
radio, but as much as I'd like to buy "made in the US," my ICOM 718 does a
fine job at less than one-fourth the price).  Maybe, someday, I'll feel
like splurging on that Elecraft K3.

73, Gus KG5OFB


On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
wrote:


Gus:

  I checked it out and it's only about $50 cheaper than a
TM-V71A from HRO when free shipping, tax and discounts
are all folded in.
  Thanks for the information anyway.  I did notice the name
"Anytone".  The Chinese mnftrs. do pick funny names, hi!

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
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On 6/1/2017 09:57, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote:

The "Anytime" Randy mentions is actually the AnyTone AT5888UV
<https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11197>.  I have the AT5888UV, which
I bought used.  It's my base station VHF/UHF and a good dual band dual
receive with lots of features.  It's manufactured by Qixiang Electron, an
established Chinese 2-way radio and cellular equipment manufacturer.

Gus, KG5OFB


On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 9:36 PM, Michael Donoghue via BVARC <
bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


Gary. You can get a brand new 75 watt Yaesu FT 2900r from Giga Parts for
159.00. Still enough for antenna. Very solid radio and brand new. No sales
tax from Giga Parts but will have shipping cost.

Mike KG5BMS


On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 1:46 PM Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
wrote:


Randy:

   Thanks for the land line QSO OM. I appreciate the 2 Mtr.
rig endorsements and information.  I'll check into the
Anytime AT5888, but will probably go with the TMV71A.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
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On 5/31/2017 13:23, Randy Pugh via BVARC wrote:

Hi,Gary good speaking with you via phone.The model number for the
Anytime Radio is AT5888 I.spoke with Vince Newman KF5OXF and he is very
happy with this rig.I have the Kenwood TMV71 .Both are 50 watt out on 2
meters.The Anytime is very solid and has  L ARGE cooling fan and heatsink
and both are close in price.I can be reached here or by phone at
832-589-2741 <%28832%29%20589-2741>.73s de AA5OA.AKA Randy.

On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 7:15 PM, Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC <
bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


The FTM-3200 brand new is $199.00 and is a 65 Watt @m rig.

Have Fun,
Jeff
KG5LRP

On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 8:01 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org
> wrote:


I

Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Gus, no problem! It was hardly a rant.
Tnx, Gary

On 6/2/2017 08:49, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote:
Gary, of course - sorry to confuse - my rant meant to celebrate the 
fact you considered the radio instead of dismissing it out of hand!


Gus, KG5OFB

On Jun 2, 2017 8:17 AM, "Gary Sitton via BVARC" <bvarc@bvarc.org 
<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


Gus:
I didn't dodge the Chinese rig because of the brand name, but
the reviews, and convenient warranty and repair. I recently bought
a Chinese digital scope because of its price, features and
reviews. The rig is due via UPS today and all I need now is some
help setting up the 2 m. repeater operation all of which is a
mystery to me.
Gary, K5AMH

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On June 1, 2017 9:53:53 PM Gus Bernard via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org
<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


I have a feeling you'll like the KW, and congrats for doing the
research.  I probably would have done the same at a $50 price
difference (I paid less than $150 for my almost new 5888UV - it
was a "no-brainer").

I have to say, though, the Chinese manufacturers don't makeup
those names.  Radio marketing companies do.  You and I could get
together and make a deal with Qixiang to market that same radio
under any name we invented.  If it's a good value and we know how
to distribute, we'll make a mint!

AnyTone <http://www.wouxun.us/item.php?item_id=295> is the brand
used in the Americas.  Powerwerx sells the same radio as the
Powerwerx DB-750X
<https://powerwerx.com/db750x-dual-band-commercial-mobile-radio>
(have one permanently mounted in my car); in France it's the
CRT-270M

<http://www.gotechnique.com/postes-vhf-uhf/793-crt-270-m-bibande-vhf-uhf-mobile.html>;
in Italy it's the Polmar DB-50M
<http://polmar-radio.com/en/prodotti/radioham/db-50m-2/>; in
eastern and western Europe it's the Intek HR-2040
<http://www.intek-radios.com/?C=Product_H.php=343>.  These are
good value radios, tried and tested, all over the world.

Most on this list are old enough to remember the 70s and 80s when
we called Honda, Datsun (Nissan), Subaru, etc., "Jap Crap".  I
remember when Yaesu and Kenwood were called Jap Crap.  Some of
the same old farts now refer to Wouxun and AnyTone as Chinese
Crap radios, and talk about "jap crap" like it was made in
America. Thing is, some of these Chinese companies have been
making and selling commercial radios since the late 80s, early
90s (25yrs?!).  Cracks me up.

BTW, BaoFeng just released news

<https://anytonetech.com/baofeng-tech-launches-our-sister-brand-anytone-tech>
that it has partnered with Qixiang to form a partnership named
AnyTone Tech.  BaoFeng sells Walmart Chinese crap to the low-end
market.  This will be a game changer.

For many of us, it's all about "bang for the buck" - we do the
research and buy what makes economic sense for our own situation
(Elecraft makes a fine radio, but as much as I'd like to buy
"made in the US," my ICOM 718 does a fine job at less than
one-fourth the price).  Maybe, someday, I'll feel like splurging
on that Elecraft K3.

73, Gus KG5OFB


On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Gary Sitton via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

Gus:

  I checked it out and it's only about $50 cheaper than a
TM-V71A from HRO when free shipping, tax and discounts
are all folded in.
  Thanks for the information anyway.  I did notice the name
"Anytone".  The Chinese mnftrs. do pick funny names, hi!

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net <mailto:gasit...@comcast.net>

On 6/1/2017 09:57, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote:

The "Anytime" Randy mentions is actually the AnyTone
AT5888UV <https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11197>.  I
have the AT5888UV, which I bought used.  It's my base
station VHF/UHF and a good dual band dual receive with lots
of features.  It's manufactured by Qixiang Electron, an
established Chinese 2-way radio and cellular equipment
manufacturer.

Gus, KG5OFB


On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 9:36 PM, Michael Donoghue via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

Gary. You can get a brand new 75 watt Yaesu FT 2900r
from Giga Parts for 159.00. Still enough for antenna.
    Very solid radio and brand new. No sales tax from Giga
Parts but will have shipping cost.

Mike KG5BMS


On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 1:46 PM Gary Sitton via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org <

Re: [BVARC] K5AMH maybe no longer needs 2 Mtr. base station advice.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Jon,

Thanks for the connector offer.  I'll let
you know.  The ant. & rig arrives Friday.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net
Gary
On 6/1/2017 17:29, Jon Livingston kb0mnm via BVARC wrote:

Gary,
  Except for the business of spending more on the antenna system than 
the rig ( not ), I think that you made some wise choices.
There is good reason to get an AX.25- ready & dual band rig ( eg. APRS 
possible ) to be 'better' equipped.
Let me know if you need an A/B coax grounding switch or *good used 
PL-259s. I should be getting these out of my 'laundry-size' bins tonight.
I need to dig through my TM-D700a supplies for that mini-din data 
connector which is also spare. Unlike the extra as-is microphone, I 
did see it lately.
*What is a good used PL-259? The one with the coax insulator that can 
take high soldering heat without drooping, and has already been used 
in a good installation that just needed to be extended- or cut off for 
a different connector eg. mini-UHF. I am not necessarily including the 
really old ones that had bakelite insulation, usually olive-drab in color.


*/Jon L. Livingston/*

Electronics Technician

17722 Fieldglen Drive Houston, Texas 77084

jkli...@comcast.net

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CET Wireless Communications WCM-R185658

Amateur Radio license KB0MNM

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*To: *"BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB" <bvarc@bvarc.org>
*Cc: *"Gary Sitton" <gasit...@comcast.net>
*Sent: *Thursday, June 1, 2017 10:13:43 AM
*Subject: *Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

Guys, thanks to all for the advice. I've decided to get a Kenwood 
TM-V71A & an Arrow GP 146/440 2m/70cm ground plane. I also obtained 
some Wilson 400 low loss coax to feed it. This blew my budget of $200, 
but I liked the reviews and features of the KW rig compared to the 2m. 
mono banders. The GP antenna was only $50 new and looks very sturdy. 
Also is attached a photo of the stanchion for my crank up hex beam 
mast mounted on the nearly cured, 3,000 lb. concrete base. "In for a 
dime..."


73s,
Gary, K5AMH

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On May 31, 2017 9:59:49 PM Scott Medbury via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
wrote:


Gigaparts will ship free over $100 I think.

A copper J pole is easy and cheap to build for a base antenna.

Scott KD5FBA

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On May 31, 2017 9:36 PM, Michael Donoghue via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

Gary. You can get a brand new 75 watt Yaesu FT 2900r from Giga
Parts for 159.00. Still enough for antenna. Very solid radio
and brand new. No sales tax from Giga Parts but will have
    shipping cost.

Mike KG5BMS


On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 1:46 PM Gary Sitton via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

Randy:

   Thanks for the land line QSO OM. I appreciate the 2 Mtr.
rig endorsements and information.  I'll check into the
Anytime AT5888, but will probably go with the TMV71A.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net <mailto:gasit...@comcast.net>

On 5/31/2017 13:23, Randy Pugh via BVARC wrote:

Hi,Gary good speaking with you via phone.The model
number for the Anytime Radio is AT5888 I.spoke with
Vince Newman KF5OXF and he is very happy with this
rig.I have the Kenwood TMV71 .Both are 50 watt out on
2 meters.The Anytime is very solid and has  L ARGE
cooling fan and heatsink and both are close in price.I
can be reached here or by phone at 832-589-2741.73s de
AA5OA.AKA Randy.

On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 7:15 PM, Jeffery MacMillian
via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
wrote:

The FTM-3200 brand new is $199.00 and is a 65 Watt
@m rig.

    Have Fun,
    Jeff
KG5LRP

On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 8:01 PM, Gary Sitton via
BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
wrote:

I want spend $200 or less on 50w. 2 Mtr.
station + simple antenna. Good used rig will
do.  I already have a 13.8 vdc supply. Need
recommendations or offers.

Gary, K5AMH

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Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Gus:

  I checked it out and it's only about $50 cheaper than a
TM-V71A from HRO when free shipping, tax and discounts
are all folded in.
  Thanks for the information anyway.  I did notice the name
"Anytone".  The Chinese mnftrs. do pick funny names, hi!

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net

On 6/1/2017 09:57, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote:
The "Anytime" Randy mentions is actually the AnyTone AT5888UV 
<https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11197>.  I have the AT5888UV, 
which I bought used.  It's my base station VHF/UHF and a good dual 
band dual receive with lots of features.  It's manufactured by Qixiang 
Electron, an established Chinese 2-way radio and cellular equipment 
manufacturer.


Gus, KG5OFB


On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 9:36 PM, Michael Donoghue via BVARC 
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


Gary. You can get a brand new 75 watt Yaesu FT 2900r from Giga
Parts for 159.00. Still enough for antenna. Very solid radio and
brand new. No sales tax from Giga Parts but will have shipping cost.

Mike KG5BMS


    On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 1:46 PM Gary Sitton via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

Randy:

   Thanks for the land line QSO OM. I appreciate the 2 Mtr.
rig endorsements and information.  I'll check into the
Anytime AT5888, but will probably go with the TMV71A.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net <mailto:gasit...@comcast.net>

On 5/31/2017 13:23, Randy Pugh via BVARC wrote:

Hi,Gary good speaking with you via phone.The model number for
the Anytime Radio is AT5888 I.spoke with Vince Newman KF5OXF
and he is very happy with this rig.I have the Kenwood TMV71
.Both are 50 watt out on 2 meters.The Anytime is very solid
and has  L ARGE cooling fan and heatsink and both are close
in price.I can be reached here or by phone at 832-589-2741
<tel:%28832%29%20589-2741>.73s de AA5OA.AKA Randy.

On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 7:15 PM, Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

The FTM-3200 brand new is $199.00 and is a 65 Watt @m rig.

Have Fun,
Jeff
        KG5LRP

On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 8:01 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

I want spend $200 or less on 50w. 2 Mtr. station +
simple antenna. Good used rig will do.  I already
have a 13.8 vdc supply. Need recommendations or offers.

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Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Travis:

  Yes, KW is very reliable and their repair service
is convenient.  I had a TS-590S for years and KW
took care of me nicely on warranty and upgrades.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net


On 6/1/2017 11:24, Travis Burgess via BVARC wrote:


HRO charges tax because they have Texas store.   The Kenwood is a far 
better choice


at any rate.


Travis

K5HTB


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great many electrons were


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BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>

*Sent:* Thursday, June 1, 2017 11:20 AM
*To:* Gus Bernard via BVARC
*Cc:* Gary Sitton
*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.
Gus:

  I checked it out and it's only about $50 cheaper than a
TM-V71A from HRO when free shipping, tax and discounts
are all folded in.
  Thanks for the information anyway.  I did notice the name
"Anytone".  The Chinese mnftrs. do pick funny names, hi!

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net

On 6/1/2017 09:57, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote:
The "Anytime" Randy mentions is actually the AnyTone AT5888UV 
<https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11197>.  I have the AT5888UV, 
which I bought used.  It's my base station VHF/UHF and a good dual 
band dual receive with lots of features.  It's manufactured by 
Qixiang Electron, an established Chinese 2-way radio and cellular 
equipment manufacturer.


Gus, KG5OFB


On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 9:36 PM, Michael Donoghue via BVARC 
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


Gary. You can get a brand new 75 watt Yaesu FT 2900r from Giga
Parts for 159.00. Still enough for antenna. Very solid radio and
brand new. No sales tax from Giga Parts but will have shipping cost.

Mike KG5BMS


    On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 1:46 PM Gary Sitton via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

Randy:

   Thanks for the land line QSO OM. I appreciate the 2 Mtr.
rig endorsements and information.  I'll check into the
Anytime AT5888, but will probably go with the TMV71A.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net <mailto:gasit...@comcast.net>

On 5/31/2017 13:23, Randy Pugh via BVARC wrote:

Hi,Gary good speaking with you via phone.The model number
for the Anytime Radio is AT5888 I.spoke with Vince Newman
KF5OXF and he is very happy with this rig.I have the Kenwood
TMV71 .Both are 50 watt out on 2 meters.The Anytime is very
solid and has  L ARGE cooling fan and heatsink and both are
close in price.I can be reached here or by phone at
832-589-2741 <tel:%28832%29%20589-2741>.73s de AA5OA.AKA Randy.

On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 7:15 PM, Jeffery MacMillian via
BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

The FTM-3200 brand new is $199.00 and is a 65 Watt @m rig.

Have Fun,
        Jeff
KG5LRP

On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 8:01 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

I want spend $200 or less on 50w. 2 Mtr. station +
simple antenna. Good used rig will do.  I already
have a 13.8 vdc supply. Need recommendations or offers.

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Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Randy:

   Thanks for the land line QSO OM. I appreciate the 2 Mtr.
rig endorsements and information.  I'll check into the
Anytime AT5888, but will probably go with the TMV71A.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net

On 5/31/2017 13:23, Randy Pugh via BVARC wrote:
Hi,Gary good speaking with you via phone.The model number for the 
Anytime Radio is AT5888 I.spoke with Vince Newman KF5OXF and he is 
very happy with this rig.I have the Kenwood TMV71 .Both are 50 watt 
out on 2 meters.The Anytime is very solid and has  L ARGE cooling fan 
and heatsink and both are close in price.I can be reached here or by 
phone at 832-589-2741.73s de AA5OA.AKA Randy.


On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 7:15 PM, Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC 
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


The FTM-3200 brand new is $199.00 and is a 65 Watt @m rig.

Have Fun,
Jeff
KG5LRP

On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 8:01 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

I want spend $200 or less on 50w. 2 Mtr. station + simple
antenna. Good used rig will do.  I already have a 13.8 vdc
supply. Need recommendations or offers.

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Re: [BVARC] For K5AMH Re: Need 2 Mtr. Radio basic setup

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Jon:
   Tnx for the repeater info.  I found some of this on the web, but your 
explanation is very useful. Just got the GP ant. & 71A via UPS a few 
minutes ago. Will give it all a go this weekend.

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On June 2, 2017 5:16:08 PM Jon Livingston kb0mnm via BVARC 
<bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:



Gary:
For the 146.94 Repeater:
Offset is negative, 600 Khz.
That means you listen ( receive ) on 146.94 Mhz.
That also means that when you transmit, your rig will need to display 
146.34 Mhz. yet that would not key the repeater.
In order to do that, you will need to set your transmit subaudible tone to 
167.9 Hz.

So you need to first:
Familiarize yourself with all of the buttons ( the manual will tell you 
about them, look back and forth at the radio while looking at the manual 
descriptions- many buttons will have dependancies- as in press the 
'function' button then press a different one within a certain short period 
of time.

Read the sections on:
Setting up the radio frequencies
Saving those frequencies to memory
ARS- Automatic Repeater Shift ( this may should save you time in the long run )
Offset- The standard 600 Khz ( .6 Mhz ) offset may already be set, but you 
should confirm how you manually could select + or - offsets.

Subaudible Tone.
As you read the pages above, you may want to write down what page in the 
manual you found them on for later reference in programming other repeaters.
When you manage to get the first contact made over the repeater, that would 
be a good time to stop and ensure that your settings are saved to a memory 
file in the radio for channel 1.
As soon as that is accomplished, you may want to see if you can read the 
radio with a programming cable and save that base program to a file. If you 
are better with a PC than the radio buttons- you may be able to add 
channels more quickly with the PC.




Jon L. Livingston, Electronics Technician

17722 Fieldglen Drive ( SE of FM 529 & Barker Cypress Road )

Houston, Texas 77084




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To: "BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB" <bvarc@bvarc.org>
Cc: "Gary Sitton" <gasit...@comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, June 2, 2017 8:15:33 AM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.



Gus:
I didn't dodge the Chinese rig because of the brand name, but the reviews, 
and convenient warranty and repair. I recently bought a Chinese digital 
scope because of its price, features and reviews. The rig is due via UPS 
today and all I need now is some help setting up the 2 m. repeater 
operation all of which is a mystery to me.

Gary, K5AMH


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On June 1, 2017 9:53:53 PM Gus Bernard via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


I have a feeling you'll like the KW, and congrats for doing the research. I 
probably would have done the same at a $50 price difference (I paid less 
than $150 for my almost new 5888UV - it was a "no-brainer").


I have to say, though, the Chinese manufacturers don't makeup those names. 
Radio marketing companies do. You and I could get together and make a deal 
with Qixiang to market that same radio under any name we invented. If it's 
a good value and we know how to distribute, we'll make a mint!


AnyTone is the brand used in the Americas. Powerwerx sells the same radio 
as the Powerwerx DB-750X (have one permanently mounted in my car); in 
France it's the CRT-270M ; in Italy it's the Polmar DB-50M ; in eastern and 
western Europe it's the Intek HR-2040 . These are good value radios, tried 
and tested, all over the world.


Most on this list are old enough to remember the 70s and 80s when we called 
Honda, Datsun (Nissan), Subaru, etc., "Jap Crap". I remember when Yaesu and 
Kenwood were called Jap Crap. Some of the same old farts now refer to 
Wouxun and AnyTone as Chinese Crap radios, and talk about "jap crap" like 
it was made in America. Thing is, some of these Chinese companies have been 
making and selling commercial radios since the late 80s, early 90s 
(25yrs?!). Cracks me up.


BTW, BaoFeng just released news that it has partnered with Qixiang to form 
a partnership named AnyTone Tech. BaoFeng sells Walmart Chinese crap to the 
low-end market. This will be a game changer.


For many of us, it's all about "bang for the buck" - we do the research and 
buy what makes economic sense for our own situation (Elecraft makes a fine 
radio, but as much as I'd like to buy "made in the US," my ICOM 718 does a 
fine job at less than one-fourth the price). Maybe, someday, I'll feel like 
splurging on that Elecraft K3.


73, Gus KG5OFB


On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Gary Sitton via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org > 
wrote:




Gus:

I checked it out and it's only about $50 cheaper than a
TM-V71A from HRO when free sh

Re: [BVARC] Need some machinist help.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Post to bvarc@bvarc.org for general response.
Gary

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On May 2, 2017 8:13:59 PM Frederic R Wenzel via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


Glad to offer possible assistance.  Good luck on your project.

Do you know how I can post a question to the entire BVARC community?

I have an interesting question regarding EMP I am sure will get lots of 
responses.




On May 1, 2017, at 7:52 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

Fred:

   I believe I found a local solution, but thanks.  I'll
keep you in mind if this doesn't work out.

73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
gasit...@comcast.net <mailto:gasit...@comcast.net>

On 5/1/2017 19:12, Frederic R Wenzel via BVARC wrote:
We have machining equipment that can machine your holes for you.  I assume 
from note below, that you just need to enlarge the 0.500” holes to 0.750” 
holes (though holes).  This is easy job to accomplish.


We are in Katy at 27027 Westheimer Parkway, suite 700, Katy, TX 77494.  
Just south of Katy Mills Mall.  Give us a call at 281-382-8987, or my cell 
at 713-206-7802 tomorrow to discuss.


On May 1, 2017, at 6:57 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org 
<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


Ok I'm an idiot.   You want to enlarge the holes.  Sorry. Misunderstood.
Never mind my offer.  Again sorry!

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On May 1, 2017, at 6:16 PM, rodney martinez via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org 
<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


My badcenter punching is not necessary with a HALF INCH existing hole.  
Didnt read the minor details in the request.  Anyway, call me and we can do 
it here.  I have a 24 volt monster drill here.  You hold one side, and I 
will hold the other.


Rod


On Monday, May 1, 2017 6:08 PM, rodney martinez via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org 
<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:



I have a heavy duty portable drill, and center punching.  We can do it here 
in my garage in Meyerland.


Helping out a fellow BVARC member tomorrow morning at 1100, but home after 
1300 hours tomorrow afternoon.


Rod Martinez
KC5MZK
832-423-5640


On Monday, May 1, 2017 5:54 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org 
<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:



Anyone know of anyone with the skills and tools to bore out four 1/2" holes
in an aluminum plate to 3/4". I'm very willing to pay. I considered a
step-bit or a straight drill but either is tricky, etc. This is for a base
plate on an antenna mast. The material is 6061-T6.

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Re: [BVARC] Need some machinist help.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

You're no idiot for sure Rick and thanks for the offer.  Rodney Martinez is 
going to help me.

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On May 1, 2017 6:57:41 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


Ok I'm an idiot.   You want to enlarge the holes.  Sorry. Misunderstood.
Never mind my offer.  Again sorry!

Sent from my i-Thingamajig


On May 1, 2017, at 6:16 PM, rodney martinez via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

My badcenter punching is not necessary with a HALF INCH existing hole.  
Didnt read the minor details in the request.  Anyway, call me and we can do 
it here.  I have a 24 volt monster drill here.  You hold one side, and I 
will hold the other.


Rod


On Monday, May 1, 2017 6:08 PM, rodney martinez via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
wrote:



I have a heavy duty portable drill, and center punching.  We can do it here 
in my garage in Meyerland.


Helping out a fellow BVARC member tomorrow morning at 1100, but home after 
1300 hours tomorrow afternoon.


Rod Martinez
KC5MZK
832-423-5640


On Monday, May 1, 2017 5:54 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


Anyone know of anyone with the skills and tools to bore out four 1/2" holes
in an aluminum plate to 3/4". I'm very willing to pay. I considered a
step-bit or a straight drill but either is tricky, etc. This is for a base
plate on an antenna mast. The material is 6061-T6.

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[BVARC] Need some machinist help.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Anyone know of anyone with the skills and tools to bore out four 1/2" holes 
in an aluminum plate to 3/4". I'm very willing to pay. I considered a 
step-bit or a straight drill but either is tricky, etc. This is for a base 
plate on an antenna mast. The material is 6061-T6.


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Re: [BVARC] FW: EMERGENCY: X-Class Solar Flare with CME

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

OK guys, a few facts here:

   1) EM radiation (visible light, IR, UV, X/Gamma rays) from
    the Sun travel at the speed of light at c = 186,000 miles/sec.,
   2) CME are plasma masses which move much slower
    at most 1000 miles/sec. which is slower than c, and
   3) 48 hours would correspond to a CME moving at about
    500 miles/sec. to cover 96,000,000 miles.

In any case, let's hope/pray that this killer CME misses us
in two days!

Gary, K5AMH

On 9/6/2017 2:24 PM, Tony BenBrahim via BVARC wrote:
It already happened: 
https://www.space.com/38057-sun-unleashes-decades-strongest-solar-flare.html 



The sun is 8.3 light minutes from Earth, not 48 hours

Tony
K5DEV

On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 2:09 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC 
> wrote:


Anything we need to do to protect gear?

JP
K5JPP

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On Sep 6, 2017, at 12:42 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC
> wrote:


*From:*Bill Crowell, N4HPG [mailto:n4...@comcast.net]
*Sent:* Wednesday, September 06, 2017 12:38 PM
*To:* Glenn Scott; Pat Cameron; n5xz; Glen Jenkins; Dan Bates;
Hannah Crowell; John A. Chauvin; Michael DeMarco; Gallagher, Tom,
NY2RF; Gerald N5KT; Winfield Hill; Paul Horowitz; Iveta Swaim;
Christopher Imlay; Jeffery MacMillian; Jeff Blythe; VooDude;
ke5...@aol.com ; KF5HDR; Lionel Media;
Scott Medbury; Ravi Patrick Ratnala; Del Partridge; Steve Quayle;
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*Importance:* High



Begin forwarded message:

*From: *"Bill Crowell, N4HPG" >

*Subject: EMERGENCY: X-Class Solar Flare with CME*

*Date: *September 6, 2017 at 12:26:25 PM CDT

*To: *John Grounds >

2 hours ago, we had an X-class solar flare above 10. It was
followed by a large Coronal Mass Ejection.

While it is still being modeled, it will impact earth within 48
hours.

Likely effects:

1. Large-scale power grid disruption on the sun-facing side of
the earth during impact

2. Large-scale disruption of communications:

A. HF Radio blackout

B. Satellite blackout

C. Data/Cellular loss of information

D. Damage to computer systems

3. Earthquakes during compression of the earth’s magnetopause.

***

Present focus is on Harvey and Irma and the attention of the
public is limited. Please distribute.

Bill Crowell, N4HPG

Pearland, TX

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Mutability of opinion is directly proportional to intelligence.

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Pearland, TX

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Re: [BVARC] HF amplifier debate

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Gayle:

 I assume you mean 200-300 watts which is not
a significant upgrade from 100 watts.  Also consider
linears with 120 VAC requirements not 240 VAC like
some of the big PAs.  A used AL-80B for ~$1,000 is
a good choice.  Keep away for Heath Kit SB-200 and
220 PAs as they would need some repairs and/or
update mods.  The tube rigs with 3-500 triodes are
nice since that tube is rugged and fairly cheap,

73,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
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On 9/26/2017 10:07 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:
Looking at HF amplifiers 200-300 amp range for and seeing $1,000 plus 
Armetrons and vintage heathkit 30 year old rellics that may work as my 
only choices.  Also seeing the solid state RM Italy HLA-300 PLUS which 
does looks good as a possible selection. any thoughts?


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Re: [BVARC] Flooded

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

We came within inches of having water in our back apt. So sorry to hear of 
your calamity. We moved to the Heights from Meyerland 10 years ago where it 
flooded twice from Braes Bayou overflowing.

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On August 27, 2017 11:25:14 PM WB4KTF via BVARC  wrote:


Hi friends
Well we flooded a lot, have 30" of water in our house since this morning, 
and both cars also flooded.


Regards,
Glen Jenkins
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Re: [BVARC] Need help with WSJT setup (K3/microKeyer II)

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Allen:

    Do you have a voltmeter to see if there's any audio
and/or keying signal going to the K3??

73,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
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On 12/17/2017 11:03 AM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC wrote:


I had had no luck with my WSJT setup here using either WSJT or JTDX 
software (or FLDigi for that matter re: AFSK). I am beginning to think 
that either the micro Keyer II output is hosed or the input to the K3.


Anyone else out there with this setup I can discuss to try to resolve 
the issue? I can decode fine, and I can key the radio with the 
software, just no audio…


Please give me a good time to call and discuss on the phone, if you 
don’t mind.


73,

Allen R. Brier N5XZ

1515 Windloch Lane

Richmond, Texas 77406-2553

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Re: [BVARC] HELP! Computer video is hosed again!

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Ditto!


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On December 10, 2017 9:24:40 AM SETX Telecom via BVARC  wrote:


Howard, IT pros know 10 is better than 7...boot time is faster, etc..but
the issue he is having isn't a 10 issue..it would have happened in 7 had it
stayed the OS MS was currently supporting..it's a driver issue, not the OS..
I like 10 as well as 7 and even 8.1...Vista, Me and 8 were total screwups
by MS..I've upgraded almost all of my PCs to 10 if they could be..my Tough
books probably won't but I haven't tried yet
What's next since 10 is the last Windows is anyone's guess..I'm looking at
Linux myself but office software doesn't work with it...yet


Chris
WB5ITT

On Dec 10, 2017 6:56 AM, "D. Howard Bingham via BVARC" 
wrote:


The mistake you made, was to upgrade to Windows 10, Windows 7 WORKS Just
fine, *WHY FIX something that AIN'T broke*.

Last spring I UPGRADED Windows 7, by replacing the HD, doubling the
memory, BUT NOT GOING TO WINDOWS 10.

NO WAY JOSE' am I going to Windows 10...!!!

Whenever this DELL VOSTRO 270 emits smoke, it's going in the trash can &
GOOD BY MICROSOFT, there are other OS Systems much better than WINDOWS 10 !

73

D. Howard Bingham  8-)

KE5APJ

On 12/9/2017 10:29 AM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC wrote:

Well, I did it again! I let Windows do an update BEFORE the contest (I
knew it was a bad idea) and now it once again does not recognize my video
card and has reduced the resolution and will not span across two monitors.
Last time this happened, K5LJ suggested I roll back the video driver and
that worked, but this time the option to do that is grayed out. Surely,
someone know how to fix this for me.



The computer is an older HP running WIN 10 (upgraded for WIN 7) with an
AMD chipset and an ATI Radeon HD 4200 video card. I have a new computer
purchased, but it’s still in the box…. There must be a way! If you have the
answer, call, email or text me!



BTW, the ARRL 10 Meter contest conditions suck, but there are occasional
contacts to be made.



Allen R. Brier N5XZ

1515 Windloch Lane

Richmond, Texas 77406-2553

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Re: [BVARC] For sale

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Barrel length? Is it .223 or .243?
Gary

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On December 3, 2017 11:06:33 AM Travis Burgess via BVARC  
wrote:


Remington 700BDL Heavy Barrel in .223.  Fajen custom laminated, ventilated 
stock.  Glass bedded receiver and free floated barrel.


$600

Must sell.


Travis

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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [tdxs-list] Antennas for sale

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

How long is the boom?
Gary K5AMH


On June 7, 2018 8:37:08 AM n5xz via BVARC  wrote:





Allen N5XZ

 Original message 
From: Pat Cameron 
Date: 6/6/18 11:01 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: TDXS List 
Subject: [tdxs-list] Antennas for sale

Tennadyne T12 .. 10/ 12/ 15/ 17/ 20 12 element Log Periodic-  Excellent condx
$700

KLM/ M2  3 element 40   .. Excellent condx
$1200

$1700 for both
Pat KJ5Y
832-885-2899
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[BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

    I accidentally touched the PF1 key when I turned

my 2 Mtr. FM rig on today (TV-71A) .  This selected the

WX channels (162.xxx MHz) and I can't get it to change

back to the 144 MHz band.  The [F], [BAND SEL] sequence

does not seem to work??  My rig is useless for now and

all I can get is the WX reports.


73,
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Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

I'll try the MR idea.
Tnx, Gary


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On January 18, 2018 3:46:38 PM Keith Dutson via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


Just got up from a nap.  Never a good time to organize thoughts. 



My radio is a Kenwood TM-D710A.  I get an automatic switch to weather mode 
every Wednesday at noon, and just hit MR button to switch back out of WX mode.




73, Keith NM5G



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Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 3:17 PM
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Cc: Keith Dutson <kdut...@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.



Is it a TM-V71A?  Have you tried just hitting the PF1 key again.  This is 
the way my TH-D210A works.




Also, I can go back to memory mode to get out of WX mode.



Have you read the manual?



73, Keith NM5G



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Cc: Gary Sitton <gasit...@comcast.net <mailto:gasit...@comcast.net> >
Subject: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.





I accidentally touched the PF1 key when I turned

my 2 Mtr. FM rig on today (TV-71A) .  This selected the

WX channels (162.xxx MHz) and I can't get it to change

back to the 144 MHz band.  The [F], [BAND SEL] sequence

does not seem to work??  My rig is useless for now and

all I can get is the WX reports.



73,
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Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

MR does the trick.
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On January 19, 2018 5:39:27 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


Try mpu  reset. Or. Master reset.

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On Jan 18, 2018, at 2:17 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


I accidentally touched the PF1 key when I turned

my 2 Mtr. FM rig on today (TV-71A) .  This selected the
WX channels (162.xxx MHz) and I can't get it to change

back to the 144 MHz band.  The [F], [BAND SEL] sequence

does not seem to work??  My rig is useless for now and

all I can get is the WX reports.


73,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
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Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A Suggestion

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

John:
   The MR button returns the normal VHF/UHF bands.
This is far for obvious or explicitly revealed in the manual!
Gary

On 1/19/2018 12:24 PM, John Parmalee via BVARC wrote:


When I have gotten my Yaesu rigs stuck like this I have called the 
factory and it's fixed quickly and no charge. Sometimes you-tube is 
some help too with things like programing.


John Parmalee
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[BVARC] Hunting rifle FOR SALE.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Hi:

    I have a lightly used (barely broken in) Remington 700

0.270 top loader (4) rifle with a synthetic stock for $600

or "best offer".  Consistent 2 MOA groups with factory

loads.  In this nice package is also included:


1) Large cloth carrying case and Limbsaver butt pad,

2) Nikon BuckMasters 4-12x40mm scope (BDC reticle),

3) Briley tapered mussel brake and custom 3 lb. trigger,

4) Other miscellaneous goodies.


   The scope has been sited in @ 100 yds. and is ready to

go.   I also will include the original Remington 700 trigger

with a 5 lb. pull.  I'm selling this rifle because I wanted to

use it for long distance target shooting but the 0.270

recoil was a bit much for my old shoulders, Hi.


Thanks & 73,

Gary Sitton, K5AMH
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Re: [BVARC] JV5A

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

What, a 5 El. on a 40' boom? Congrats for sure anyway!
Gary K5AMH


On July 9, 2018 7:09:28 PM Ron Litt via BVARC  wrote:

500 watts.  ssb. beam

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Sent: Monday, July 9, 2018 5:44:52 PM
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I’ll bet that has been challenging. Congratulations Ron! What mode? Did you 
use your amp to get that done? Vertical, beam or what?
Any way you did it, I’m impressed.  Coastal Asia is hard enough to hit, and 
you’ve delved deeply into the interior.


JP, k5JPP

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Subject: Re: [BVARC] JV5A

Sponsored by CQ Magazine.  They divide the world into 40 zones.  You must 
have a confirmed qso in all 40.


Zone 23 was my toughest because it is all of Mongolia and part of southern 
Siberia.




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Worked all zones



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From: JP Pritchard via BVARC 

Date: 7/9/18 12:41 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 

Cc: JP Pritchard 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] JV5A

What is WAZ?
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On Jul 9, 2018, at 10:40 AM, Ron Litt via BVARC  wrote:

Worked JV5A Mongolia last night on 20.  Short path over the pole.

That completes my WAZ all SSB.


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Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

That's the trick, MR!  BTW this was not mentioned
on p. 66 of the TV-71A manual.  There it only tells
one how to get the WX channels, but not to unget
them. To call Kenwood 's documentation "manuals"
is a real stretch.  They are more a semi-ordered set
of semi-accurate examples of using the radio's various
buttons.  I had a TS-590S and loved the radio, but the
manual was obtuse, sometimes wrong and generally
a real pain.

-73,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
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On 1/18/2018 4:58 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote:


I'll try the MR idea.
Tnx, Gary

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On January 18, 2018 3:46:38 PM Keith Dutson via BVARC 
<bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:



Just got up from a nap.  Never a good time to organize thoughts. 

My radio is a Kenwood TM-D710A.  I get an automatic switch to weather 
mode every Wednesday at noon, and just hit MR button to switch back 
out of WX mode.


73, Keith NM5G

*From:*BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Keith 
Dutson via BVARC

*Sent:* Thursday, January 18, 2018 3:17 PM
*To:* 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' <bvarc@bvarc.org>
*Cc:* Keith Dutson <kdut...@sbcglobal.net>
*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

Is it a TM-V71A?  Have you tried just hitting the PF1 key again.  
This is the way my TH-D210A works.


Also, I can go back to memory mode to get out of WX mode.

Have you read the manual?

73, Keith NM5G

*From:*BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Gary 
Sitton via BVARC

*Sent:* Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:17 PM
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<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>

*Cc:* Gary Sitton <gasit...@comcast.net <mailto:gasit...@comcast.net>>
*Subject:* [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

    I accidentally touched the PF1 key when I turned

my 2 Mtr. FM rig on today (TV-71A) .  This selected the

WX channels (162.xxx MHz) and I can't get it to change

back to the 144 MHz band.  The [F], [BAND SEL] sequence

does not seem to work??  My rig is useless for now and

all I can get is the WX reports.

73,
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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: CWopsT K0NM HP

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

 Nizar, Is that a multi-band and how many elements?

On 4/18/2018 11:14 AM, Nizar Mullani via BVARC wrote:
Used my new Moxon antenna. Works great. Best CWT score so far. The 
next step is to improve the operator.

NIZAR


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*From:* webf...@b4h.net 
*Date:* April 18, 2018 at 9:04:43 AM CDT
*To:* 3...@contesting.com , 
mull...@tlite.com 

*Subject:* *CWopsT K0NM HP*
*Reply-To:* mull...@tlite.com 

   CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1300Z Apr 18

Call: K0NM
Operator(s): K0NM
Station: K0NM

Class: Single Op HP
QTH: TX
Operating Time (hrs): 1
Remote Operation

Summary:
Band  QSOs

 160:
  80:   1
  40:  58
  20:  24
  15:
  10:

Total:  83  Mults = 77  Total Score = 6,391

Club: Texas DX Society

Comments:

Tried out my new Moxon beam for 20 and 40 meters. Only at 40 feet.
Highest score yet. Worked several EU stations on 20 meters.


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Re: [BVARC] KZ5MM ON 28.485 MHZ

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Luckily, I worked KZ5MS (John) in 1970 and have the card.

73,
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On 3/25/2018 10:07 PM, K5HM via BVARC wrote:


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


73,

Ron, K5HM

k5hm@gmail.com 

www.qrz.com/db/k5hm 

ARRL Logologo (2)smaller Prize

*    Excelsior!*

*From:* BVARC  *On Behalf Of *Nizar Mullani 
via BVARC

*Sent:* Sunday, March 25, 2018 5:58 PM
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*Subject:* [BVARC] KZ5MM ON 28.485 MHZ

WORK W5PR OPERATING IN CANAL ZONE AS KZ5MM ON 28.458 MHZ



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Re: [BVARC] 10 meters is open

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Last weekend I peeked at 17m and worked the only ham I heard. It was 9X0T 
and he gave me 59 with me barefoot with 100 w. and my Hex beam.

Gary K5AMH

On October 7, 2018 2:21:30 PM Nizar Mullani via BVARC  wrote:

10 meter band is open.
Nizar K0NM
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Re: [BVARC] Learning CW paper published in CQ mag this month

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

What was the full title?
Gary, K5AMH


On September 23, 2018 11:13:16 AM Nizar Mullani via BVARC  
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My ‘Learning CW at 70’ paper is now published in CQ magazine this 
month. It adds a new twist to learning CW. My sincere thanks to all of you 
who helped me along the way.

NIZAR K0NM.

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Re: [BVARC] Learning CW paper published in CQ mag this month

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Oh, i was afraid the title was:
"Learning CW AT 70 WPM...".
HI, HI,  I will read it for sure
Nizar.  Thanks for the work!

Gary, K5AMH

On 9/23/2018 1:05 PM, John Westerlage wrote:

September CQ Page 38
Learning CW AT 70, BY WORDS - LIKE A CHILD
You  Are Never Too Old to Learn Morse Code
By Nizar Mullani, K0NM

 Original Message 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Learning CW paper published in CQ mag this month
From: Gary Sitton via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
Date: Sun, September 23, 2018 12:32 pm
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
Cc: Gary Sitton mailto:gasit...@comcast.net>>

What was the full title?
Gary, K5AMH



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Re: [BVARC] Need help with antennas at house

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Martin:

    I have a mast system which I no longer need.  What exactly
do to need to support and how high? I also have a vertical
dipole (yes) and no longer use it either.

Gary, K5AMH

On 12/23/2018 4:57 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote:
Although I am not a bvarc member I do know many people in the club. I 
am the president of the Houston echo society. Back in August my house 
and radio room took a lightning strike with much of my equipment 
damaged. While I have replaced most of it I am still only limited to 
75 Ssb. I bought a new antenna but the telescoping mast is not budging 
and I don’t have the right tools to fix it. Also the wind blew apart 
my cushcraft r5 and it looks fixable but I just don’t have the right 
tools again. The lightning also blew out the sound in the computer so 
no digital operation. I’ve asked for help in echo but the group is now 
very small and some not in the best health. I hate asking for help but 
I really want to get back on other bands and modes. If anyone can help 
in any way contact me here or a...@arrl.net  and 
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[BVARC] 24" LCD monitor available.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

All:

    I have a color LCD monitor in good condition

which is available to anyone who will pick it up from

my QTH in the Heights (77008 just inside Loop 610

North off  West 21st St.  near Yale).  I'm willing to give

it away, but a nice item in trade would help too.

   It is an older Gateway LCD monitor (fluorescent

back lighted, model LP2424) with an HDMI , a  DVI,

and a VGA port.  Screen size is 24" diagonal with a

16:10 aspect ratio with a nice maximum resolution

of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz. This would make a very nice

PC monitor for someone.

73,
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[BVARC] Anan 100D SDR for sale.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

*Anan 100D SDR for sale*:

     Asking $1,400 via PayPal to be shipped and insured to Cont. USA.

This is early model, single owner 100D in very good condition from a

non-smoking environment. I routinely run Pure Signal 2.0 with PSDR

Ver. 3.4.9 and ver. 5.7 firmware. This is the two independent RX model

which puts out 100+ watts 160-6 meters. I am wanting to upgrade to an

Anan 7000DLE Mk-II and need the space and cash. Any pickup in the

Houston, TX area goes for $1,300.


Gary Sitton K5AMH

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[BVARC] Flex 6600 and Anan100D for sale.

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Guys:

    Putting my Flex 6600 up for sale at $3,500 or B.O. shipped in USA.  My

Anan 100D is up for $1,600 or B.O. shipped.  This is a shack cleaning and

down-sizing for me as I really need the space.  I will have another radio

after this sale so I will be QRV and this doesn't not  shut me down at all.

All Windows PC software will be included with both SDR radios, but these

SDRs do require a Windows PC with a 100 Mbit ethernet connection.


Tnx & 73,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
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Flex 6600 specs:

Purchased: 02/20/2018,
Condition: Excellent,
SN: 0918-9248-6600-1324,
GPSDO with satellite ant.,
8 pin Foster mic. cable incl.,
180-6M 100 W. all modes,
Internal automatic tuner,
FHM-2 hand mic. with PTT,
Ver. 2.4.9 SmartSDR installed,
7 pole HF band RX filters,
One (1) year left on warranty,
All ECOs applied at FRS,
Non-Smoking environment.

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Re: [BVARC] Wire Wanted -- Trade (preferred) or purchase

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Rock:
 Sitting here 3 weeks after total right knee replacement surgery,  and 
yeah it hurts like hell. I have some experience as I've had both hip joints 
replaced, but the knees are worse.
 So building a wire antenna huh? You know that not only is enameled wire 
lighter than vinyl but it has a longer electrical length, i.e. it gives a 
slightly tighter pattern. Well, I don't have any but I'm sure someone out 
there does.

73, Gary K5AMH


On August 27, 2019 8:46:10 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
I am looking for some #14 (64 mil), enameled solid copper -- magnet wire or 
transformer wire some might call it.


I can trade you equivalent (or a mix of)   #18, #20 and many smaller gauges 
(of which I have a fair stock).


Looking for about 50 feet at a minimum and could use 75' to 100' if you 
have it.I can buy it off of the web, but trading locally is the more $ 
expedient way to go.


Thanks and 73...Rick -- W5RH
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Re: [BVARC] Wire Wanted -- Trade (preferred) or purchase

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

John:
  The wire idea might just work and two 17 AWG = one 14 AWG equivalent.  
Also, I will be doing the left knee in a few more months and I am at 118° 
bend now!  I am having a surprising amount of ankle and foot pain along 
with the knee, etc.

73, Gary K5AMH


On August 27, 2019 10:18:39 PM john Parmalee via BVARC  wrote:
Gary, I know where you are with the knee,  I have had both replaced, it did 
hurt like hell but will soon feel great.  Work hard on the PE, get that 
knee fex to 105 degrees.


Rick, consider 17 Gage electric fence wire available at your local feed 
store.  I think I bought  1/4 mile for something under $20.  Try two 
strands, hold one pair end  in a vice and twist the other end of the pair 
with an electric drill.  It completely changes the feel of the wire.




John Parmalee
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In a message dated 8/27/2019 9:51:05 PM Central Standard Time, 
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Rock:
Sitting here 3 weeks after total right knee replacement surgery,  and yeah 
it hurts like hell. I have some experience as I've had both hip joints 
replaced, but the knees are worse.
So building a wire antenna huh? You know that not only is enameled wire 
lighter than vinyl but it has a longer electrical length, i.e. it gives a 
slightly tighter pattern. Well, I don't have any but I'm sure someone out 
there does.

73, Gary K5AMH


On August 27, 2019 8:46:10 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
I am looking for some #14 (64 mil), enameled solid copper -- magnet wire or 
transformer wire some might call it.


I can trade you equivalent (or a mix of)   #18, #20 and many smaller gauges 
(of which I have a fair stock).


Looking for about 50 feet at a minimum and could use 75' to 100' if you 
have it.I can buy it off of the web, but trading locally is the more $ 
expedient way to go.


Thanks and 73...Rick -- W5RH
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Re: [BVARC] Free Ham Radio Gear -- Come and get it

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Oh, Rick that was really mean...

On 11/10/2019 9:12 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:
OK, there is no gear, but now that I have your disappointed attention, 
we do have BVARC Board elections Thursday nightjust 4 days away.  
 And if you have not considered running for one of the open offices 
could I suggest that you please do.


President, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary and both At-Large 
positions are wanting (and needing) members to step up and commit to 
the cause.


Contact me if you have questions or wish to be nominated or you wish 
to nominate another member.  There will be an open nomination session 
before the vote taking and before lining up to eat the delicious chili 
to be provided by various cooks within the club.


If you are bringing chili, please contact Daphne Rawlinson and advise 
her as to what you are providing. *daphne_rawlin...@hotmail.com 
*


Thanks and 73Rick -- W5RH

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Re: [BVARC] Eating Question -- Potential Radio Club Activity

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

My XYL swears by Chili's CFS.
Gary, K5AMH


On November 19, 2019 7:46:15 PM John Brockus via BVARC  wrote:

Best?  I don't want to argue about it.

However, the Live Oak Grill at Dairy Ashford near 90 completely changed my 
mind about chicken fried steak.

I grew up in the Midwest hating it.  This place changed my mind with one meal.

If there's a better place, I'd like to know about it.

John KC9JLE

On Tue, Nov 19, 2019 at 7:37 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:

Where do you find the best Chicken Fried Steak on the southwest or west 
side of town?


There is a radio club reason for asking, I promise.

Thanks and 73...Rick -- W5RH

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Re: [BVARC] New Station

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Yea, a beam really helps. I got a linear to break through the DX pile ups 
and poor propagation conditions.

Gary,  K5AMH


On December 22, 2019 11:18:55 AM Walter Holmes via BVARC  
wrote:
I have used my Hermes Lite2 for several months with 5 watts, and worked the 
world just fine.


But I do have a nice beam that helps that a great deal.

Amps can easily be added for more power as needed.


Walter/K5WH

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Alexander Park via BVARC
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Cc: Alexander Park 
Subject: [BVARC] New Station

I got recommended Hermes lite 2 as my new radio. I want to operate on SSB 
voice as well as digital. Are 5 watts of power enough to work the world or 
should I buy an amplifier? If I should get an amplifier which one should I get?



Thank You
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Re: [BVARC] New Station

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With FT-8 QRP, 5 to 20 watts, with a good antenna will do, but you will 
need 100 watts or more for SSB (sorry).

Gary,  K5AMH


On December 22, 2019 10:30:18 AM Alexander Park via BVARC  
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I got recommended Hermes lite 2 as my new radio. I want to operate on SSB 
voice as well as digital. Are 5 watts of power enough to work the world or 
should I buy an amplifier? If I should get an amplifier which one should I get?



Thank You
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Re: [BVARC] Tube Tester

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

I once used the trick of breathing on the faint tube numbers on the glass 
which often brought out the numbers nicely.

Gary

On December 28, 2019 5:00:07 PM John Mechura via BVARC  wrote:

Greetings, Salutations and all that Rot...

New member here, I'm John, KI5HOC, and when attending the breakfast 
gathering this morning there was some interest expressed regarding a tube 
tester.  Since I have a top-of-the-line Sencore MU150 tube tester I will 
volunteer tube testing to the members of the club.


This is the procedure --

First, contact me at john.mechura at gmail.com with your list of tubes to 
be checked so I can see if they are listed in the chart.  This machine will 
check tubes from Octal to Nuvistor, basically consumer-type tubes.


I can meet you at the Saturday breakfast shindig to test your tubes.

Caution! when removing or handling tubes, the numbers can sometimes come 
off with the touch of a finger.  This is not good.


That's it!

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Re: [BVARC] Need antenna build advice

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The J pole I got gave the closest feed impedance to 50 Ohms (@ 146 MHz) 
when the four radials were exactly perpendicular to the radiator. When 
testing any antenna, keep conductive objects at least a wave length or more 
away from the radiator.

Gary, K5AMH



On April 22, 2020 6:39:13 AM Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC  
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I don't think there's a difference between one conductor and another except 
for a slight difference in efficiency.  The problem with a JPole is that 
there are three separate bits that can need adjustment (the length of the 
radiator, the length of the quarter-wave stub, and the position of the 
feedpoint on that stub) and if you don't adjust the right one, you'll get 
poor results.

On 4/21/2020 2:52 PM, ralph phillips via BVARC wrote:
Having problems with my home brew 440 mhm jpole...will not tune better than 
a SWR 1.9.  Books and articles no help.  Will velocity factor or resistance 
change dimensions for steel vs aluminum??


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Re: [BVARC] Need antenna build advice

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Ralph:
No, any reasonably conductive metal will have a free space
velocity factor of 1.0.  However, putting conductive objects
very near to a metal wire or tube or rod will change this.
Also, any insulation on a wire will reduce the velocity factor.
I just bought a nanoVNA-F vector network analyzer for
$100 which will sort all of these tuning issues out quickly.
Sorry about the quarantine or I'd get you a hand with
this, but I'm hunkered down for the next few weeks here.
Does there seem to be a low SWR point somewhere near
to your operating frequency.  The minimum SWR point
and the resonant frequency are generally not the same
but should be close enough for rough tuning purposes.
Gary, K5AMH

On 4/21/2020 2:52 PM, ralph phillips via BVARC wrote:
Having problems with my home brew 440 mhm jpole...will not tune better 
than a SWR 1.9.  Books and articles no help.  Will velocity factor or 
resistance change dimensions for steel vs aluminum??


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Re: [BVARC] Need antenna build advice

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

A VNA would answer all of these questions.
G.

On 4/21/2020 3:45 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:
1.9 :1 across the whole band?   Is actual z lower or higher than 50 
ohms?   Is it resonant where you wish or somewhere else?


GL.  Rick.  RH

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On Apr 21, 2020, at 3:23 PM, SETX Telecom via BVARC > wrote:


Not enough to make a difference...did you adjust the matching? It can 
vary...just like a gamma match, etc..


On Tue, Apr 21, 2020, 2:52 PM ralph phillips via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


Having problems with my home brew 440 mhm jpole...will not tune
better than a SWR 1.9.  Books and articles no help.  Will
velocity factor or resistance change dimensions for steel vs
aluminum??

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Re: [BVARC] Time will not stay synched - any one have team viewer or similar?

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There's a nice Windows app to do that sync to < 1 sec.
Gary, K5AMH


On May 8, 2020 10:34:08 AM Jimmy Vance via BVARC  wrote:
You want you time as close to correct as possible.  As long as the decodes 
are 1 second or less you should not have an issue with making the contact  
Once you get past -18 or so it's a crapshoot on if they hear you or not


On 5/7/2020 8:14 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote:
Question when using ft8 and ft4 and you go to time.is and it does NOT say 
your time is exact, how much does that hurt your chances of not completing 
a contact? Say you are off by 0.2 seconds. Is that close enough? I have a 
very old desktop running windows 10. Run wsjt-x 2.1.2. Isn’t it more about 
the dB level? I’ve had reports of 00 and reports of -22. Just trying to 
figure out if synch is critical.


On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 7:34 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC  
wrote:
I have a Dell laptop, the CMOS battery went dead. It was under the hard 
drive, easy to replace, but you have to use one that fits the computer. On 
desktops most can be replaced with no tools once you get to the 
motherboard, but some are soldered in place and may require more effort to 
change.


From: BVARC  On Behalf Of David Hold via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2020 6:59 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: David Hold 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Time will not stay synched - any one have team viewer 
or similar?


Windows & Mac OS
Sync time to internet server

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-manage-time-servers-windows-10


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On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 6:46 PM DAVID ELY via BVARC  wrote:
Every computer has a CMOS battery. The first sign that the battery needs to 
be replaced is the loss of accuracy of your computer's clock.
On desktop computers, it is a button battery on the motherboard anf is 
easily replaced.



On Thursday, May 7, 2020, 6:28:33 PM CDT, Martin Blaise via BVARC 
 wrote:



My computer clock will not stay synched. I have tried downloading Meinberg 
and Net Time and other softwares but none of them works. Is there anyone 
out there who has team viewer or something similiar who could see what I 
have set up wrong? I have tried many times to troubleshoot this and still 
can't get it to synch. Dimension 4 doesn't work either. I need help to find 
out where I messed up the computer. Thanks and sorry to ask for help.



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Re: [BVARC] Xenia (Dayton) Hamfest canceled

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

David:
  Perhaps, but most of the convention attendes will be 50+
where the fatality rate for this virus increases dramatically.
Gary, K5AMH


On 3/16/2020 3:02 PM, DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC wrote:

The overaction wil be a million times worse than the flu itself.


On Mar 16, 2020, at 12:43 PM, mark janzer via BVARC > wrote:


Committee Cancels Hamvention 2020 - Hamvention 







Committee Cancels Hamvention 2020 - Hamvention

The Hamvention Executive Committee has been monitoring the COVID19 
pandemic. We have worked very closely...




It's like BVARC barely got the Greater Houston Hamfest in, before the 
world imploded.


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Re: [BVARC] Off topic - has anyone been successful in turning off the Google Ads on their computer

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Use the "duckduckgo" search engine!!

On 5/23/2020 8:49 AM, Bill Holden via BVARC wrote:
I use an ad blocker. Mine is called Ad Blocker Plus. You install it 
into your browser. You might be able to find it in browser extensions 
or download it directly. Hope this helps!


Bill
W5JAZ

On Sat, May 23, 2020 at 8:03 AM John Chauvin via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


This is a popular subject when I Google it.  However none work.  I
tried Bing, since I'm sure that Google has no incentive to give
info on how to suppress their ads.  Nothing there works either.

Please let me know how you succeeded.

Tnx es 73
de John

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