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[BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-13 Thread cw3sting via BVARC

The FCC already has my upgrade to General in the database. Much thanks for the 
excellent job by the VE's who gave me the exam and took care of the paperwork.


Now that I have more of the HF world open to me, I'm looking for advice on an 
entry level (i.e. cheap) HF radio. I don't do CW, so my initial needs will be 
voice and data.


My leaning is toward the MFJ-9420X, but I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks in advance.

73
Mark Stingley
KI5QVL


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Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-14 Thread cw3sting via BVARC

Thanks to all for the suggestions, offers, and info.

I have some thinking to do.

Hopefully, I can convince the wife to support my future decision.

On 9/14/21 10:42 AM, Chris Luppens via BVARC wrote:

Is below what others are asking on Ebay etc.

Typos Compliments of iPhone
Chris Luppens

On Sep 14, 2021, at 10:25 AM, Dominic Mazoch via BVARC  wrote:

Howard's offer sounds good. And good person. He will give you something nice.

Dominic Mazoch

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From: Keith Dutson via BVARC 
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Keith Dutson , "ke5...@arrl.net" 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:47:54 + (UTC)

I will suggest an antenna for HF (80 thru 6 meters).  I have the Buckmaster 
OCF Dipole.  There are several models covering from 160 thru 6 meters, both 
low and high power.  They are high quality, designed to last many years, so 
are higher price than others.

If you decide to run more than 100 watts, I recommend an RF choke at both 
ends of the feed line.  I run up to 1500 watts and have good results with 
the Palomar Engineers Maxi-Choker MC-1-3000.

73, Keith NM5G

On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 07:29:57 AM CDT, Terry Leatherland via BVARC 
 wrote:

Congratulations. Stick with a major brand.  Yaesu. Kenwood. Icom  Alinco  
eleckraft    Buy used for a while and then gradually sell up.

There are great major radios available for 300$ Range. When you get your 
feet wet, then you’ll know what you like.

Add in a Signalink for digital.
Add in a mfj or other tuner.
Antenna is the most important piece.  Continually perfect them starting with 
dipoles.

The fun begins. 

K5PGF

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 14, 2021, at 4:32 AM, D. Howard Bingham via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

>
> I have an un-used Yaesu FT-840 with power supply & antenna tuner FOR SALE 
at $ 350.00 if interested (Formerly owned by 2 Former BVARC Presidents & 
used at field days.

>
> Can't use at current residence due to no antenna permitted at the House.
>
> If interested, my address in Deer Park is listed in BVARC Directory.
>
> My Phone: 281-684-5301
>
> 73
>
> D. Howard Bingham
>
> KE5APJ
>
> --
>
>> On 9/13/2021 9:38 PM, cw3sting via BVARC wrote:
>> The FCC already has my upgrade to General in the database. Much thanks 
for the excellent job by the VE's who gave me the exam and took care of the 
paperwork.

>>
>> Now that I have more of the HF world open to me, I'm looking for advice 
on an entry level (i.e. cheap) HF radio. I don't do CW, so my initial needs 
will be voice and data.

>>
>> My leaning is toward the MFJ-9420X, but I'm open to suggestions.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> 73
>> Mark Stingley
>> KI5QVL
>>
>> 
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>
> --
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<mailto:ke5...@earthlink.net>
> 2722 Wisdom Drive              * e-mail: binghamdav...@gmail.com 
<mailto:binghamdav...@gmail.com>

> Deer Park, Tx. 77536            * ph: 281-684-5301 (Voice - TEXT)
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Re: [BVARC] Programming Icom 2730

2021-08-12 Thread cw3sting via BVARC


Randy;

This is the cable I got. It works on all four of the UV5R and BF8 HTs I've got:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HUB0ONK/

On 8/12/21 12:17 PM, Randy Pickut via BVARC wrote:

Thanks for the input, guys!

I ordered a Prolific USB Serial Programming Cable and tried to program my 
radio using
CHIRP, but clicking "Radio" in the menu bar of that software brings 
up nothing  - as opposed to
YouTubes that I've seen or when plugging in my Baofeng. (Perhaps I have a 
cable problem??)


I talked to Mike Harwick of BVARC, and he told me to practice programming in 
freq's manually

before loading up a hundred repeaters through the software.

Will try the manual route for now and will explore all your suggestions when I 
get that working.


Thanks a lot, and your info is backed up for reference.

Hope to talk to you all soon - Randy Pickut, KI5LQS

On Wed, Aug 11, 2021 at 7:40 PM Kori Rahman via BVARC > wrote:


I purchased this cheap little cable last year.
"bestkong USB Programming Cable for Icom IC-207H IC-208H IC-2100H IC-2800
IC-F3001 IC-F3021 IC-F3023 IC-F3011 F3022 OPC-478 OPC-478U"
~$22 on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LBH5R9N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8=1



Works just fine with my IC-2730 and Chirp (you can find that here
), takes about a
minute or two to program my 500+ channels (Including GMRS, FRS and Marine
freq). I wouldn't install whatever software comes with the cable though.
Your computer should recognize it as a serial device and then you just
pull it up in Chirp. Chirp has a nice feature where you can pull up all
the local repeaters by distance from your location, also other
standard frequencies are listed in there. I have attached my own Chirp
file if you want to use it. Channel 0 is 146.94, 1-22 are GMRS/FRS, the
rest are roughly in numerical order, Marine bands at the end (475 and
beyond). I didn't include the NOAA stations because the IC-2730 has those
as a built-in feature. I have really enjoyed the IC-2730 (so much so I
have 2), I hope this helps.

*- Kori WX5KR*



On Wed, Aug 11, 2021 at 6:44 PM Terry Leatherland via BVARC
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

Guaranteed to work with a RT Systems cable and Chirp software or the
equivalent Icom software. The cable is the key. Just google RT Systems

K5pgf

Sent from my iPhone


On Aug 11, 2021, at 12:58 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


Give me a call. I may be able to help.

Mike
N5VCX
713-826-6917

On Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 12:44:55 PM CDT, Randy Pickut via
BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


Hey Friends,

I've spent a lot of time trying to program frequencies
and repeaters on the Icom 2730 with little success.

Is there a resource at BVARC that can help me sort this out?

- Randy Pickut, KI5LQS

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Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-28 Thread cw3sting via BVARC


Thanks, but I took up D. Howard Bingham on his Yaesu FT840 offer.

Much appreciated.

On 9/28/21 9:13 AM, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote:
I have an ICOM 718 in nice condition for sale.  Give me a call if interested.  
Original box and manual, etc.


Gus K5GMB
832-295-4886

On Tue, Sep 14, 2021 at 5:32 PM cw3sting via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


Thanks to all for the suggestions, offers, and info.

I have some thinking to do.

Hopefully, I can convince the wife to support my future decision.

On 9/14/21 10:42 AM, Chris Luppens via BVARC wrote:
 > Is below what others are asking on Ebay etc.
 >
 > Typos Compliments of iPhone
 > Chris Luppens
 >
 >
 >> On Sep 14, 2021, at 10:25 AM, Dominic Mazoch via BVARC
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
 >>
 >> Howard's offer sounds good. And good person. He will give you
something nice.
 >>
 >>
 >> Dominic Mazoch
 >>
 >> Please note: message attached
 >>
 >> From: Keith Dutson via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
 >> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
 >> Cc: Keith Dutson mailto:kdut...@sbcglobal.net>>, "ke5...@arrl.net
<mailto:ke5...@arrl.net>" mailto:ke5...@arrl.net>>
 >> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio
 >> Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:47:54 + (UTC)
 >>
 >>
 >> I will suggest an antenna for HF (80 thru 6 meters).  I have the
Buckmaster
 >> OCF Dipole.  There are several models covering from 160 thru 6 meters,
both
 >> low and high power.  They are high quality, designed to last many
years, so
 >> are higher price than others.
 >>
 >> If you decide to run more than 100 watts, I recommend an RF choke at 
both
 >> ends of the feed line.  I run up to 1500 watts and have good results 
with
 >> the Palomar Engineers Maxi-Choker MC-1-3000.
 >>
 >> 73, Keith NM5G
 >>
 >> On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 07:29:57 AM CDT, Terry Leatherland via
BVARC
 >> mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
 >>
 >>
 >> Congratulations. Stick with a major brand.  Yaesu. Kenwood. Icom  Alinco
 >> eleckraft    Buy used for a while and then gradually sell up.
 >>
 >> There are great major radios available for 300$ Range. When you get your
 >> feet wet, then you’ll know what you like.
 >>
 >> Add in a Signalink for digital.
 >> Add in a mfj or other tuner.
 >> Antenna is the most important piece.  Continually perfect them
starting with
 >> dipoles.
 >>
 >> The fun begins. 
 >>
 >> K5PGF
 >>
 >> Sent from my iPhone
 >>
 >> > On Sep 14, 2021, at 4:32 AM, D. Howard Bingham via BVARC
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>
 >> <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>> wrote:
 >> >
 >> > I have an un-used Yaesu FT-840 with power supply & antenna tuner
FOR SALE
 >> at $ 350.00 if interested (Formerly owned by 2 Former BVARC Presidents &
 >> used at field days.
 >> >
 >> > Can't use at current residence due to no antenna permitted at the 
House.
 >> >
 >> > If interested, my address in Deer Park is listed in BVARC Directory.
 >> >
 >> > My Phone: 281-684-5301
 >> >
 >> > 73
 >> >
 >> > D. Howard Bingham
 >> >
 >> > KE5APJ
 >> >
 >> > --
 >> >
 >> >> On 9/13/2021 9:38 PM, cw3sting via BVARC wrote:
 >> >> The FCC already has my upgrade to General in the database. Much 
thanks
 >> for the excellent job by the VE's who gave me the exam and took care
of the
 >> paperwork.
 >> >>
 >> >> Now that I have more of the HF world open to me, I'm looking for
advice
 >> on an entry level (i.e. cheap) HF radio. I don't do CW, so my initial
needs
 >> will be voice and data.
 >> >>
 >> >> My leaning is toward the MFJ-9420X, but I'm open to suggestions.
 >> >>
 >> >> Thanks in advance.
 >> >>
 >> >> 73
 >> >> Mark Stingley
 >> >> KI5QVL
 >> >>
 >> >> 
 >> >> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
 >> >>
 >> &g

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That's good to know.

Now that I've got my Technician ticket, I've got to figure out how to put a 
decent dual band antenna on my JK Wrangler.


I picked up an Icom 2370A on eBay.

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Re: [BVARC] UPS Issue

2022-07-15 Thread cw3sting via BVARC

My experience has been that UPS batteries seldom last longer than three years, 
if that.


I usually get my batteries from Amazon. Go for the highest AH (amp hour) 
rating you can for the suitable replacement. You will see some 7.5 AH, but you 
probably want to go with 9 AH for longer runtime.


Tip: put a piece of tape with the replacement date on the outside of the case 
so you will be prepared before the next pair fails.


Good luck.

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


Any ideas?

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Re: [BVARC] Are these emails real?

2022-08-23 Thread cw3sting via BVARC

FYI for all;

The below sites offer free analysis of suspicious files and web links:

(spaces inserted to defang the links)

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https :// www.virustotal.com/#/home/upload
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They're not the only ones around, but the first two are my primary resources.
A file or link might not be malicious, but the behavior of the site can at
least help you judge whether or not to click on it.

Enjoy.

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E-mail links and attachments. Unless i'm expecting it, I NEVER click on
links or attachments in an e-mail. I dont care who it is from or what's it's
about. If it's not expected (as in, I just spoke to a friend/co worker and
they said they will e-mail it to me) I dont open stuff.

But that's me . . . . .

Rudy Ackerman
KF5QYG

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Got two suspiciously similar emails, both from mjpnc, to my OTHER email
address, just thought it was a little suspicious. Anyone else get these?

Henry
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Re: [BVARC] Routere

2024-03-09 Thread cw3sting via BVARC

If it's broadband cable, I stick to using Motorola Surfboard routers. They're 
cheap enough that I keep a spare.


On 3/9/24 16:06, ron.litt--- via BVARC wrote:

Anyone recommend an internet router to replace the Xfinity router?

Regards,

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281-961-4570

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