Re: [BVARC] Running Cables through the Roof

2020-05-08 Thread DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC
Beware when buying a house from a ham. There could be some pretty strange things in there. Our old house in Katy… I bet there has been some comment about an upstairs closet being wired for 220. David K5HEC > On May 6, 2020, at 11:46 PM, Andy via BVARC wrote: > > When my roof was

Re: [BVARC] Time will not stay synched - any one have team viewer or similar?

2020-05-08 Thread gmuller12103 via BVARC
I use NetTime to sync FT8 and have never had a problem. Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone Original message From: Gary Sitton via BVARC Date: 5/8/20 10:46 AM (GMT-06:00) To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Gary Sitton Subject: Re:

Re: [BVARC] Time will not stay synched - any one have team viewer or similar?

2020-05-08 Thread Gary Sitton via BVARC
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 -1

Re: [BVARC] Time will not stay synched - any one have team viewer or similar?

2020-05-08 Thread Jimmy Vance via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Running Cables through the Roof

2020-05-08 Thread Gus Bernard via BVARC
I second Andy's idea, using an existing penetration, if possible: For example, my cable TV coax runs out an existing attic "whirly" vent penetration, between the vent's base (flashing) and the roof sheathing. The cable travels under the surrounding shingle then exits towards a strain relief at a n