Re: [BVARC] Rag chew net

A little more than usual, S5, but the NB knocks it out. John, KI5HOC On Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 5:54 PM John D via BVARC wrote: > Is anyone getting a loud buzzing sound on 3.910.000? > > > John D > W5RDY > > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > B

Re: [BVARC] Tube testing

Absolutely, John P., if the checker says it is good, well, maybe. If it says it is bad, as in shorted on the checker then believe it. However it is quite possible for a "weak" tube to still do yeoman's duty depending on the circuit. There was a time when I was fixing TVs that when it was require

Re: [BVARC] Tube testing

I can test your tubes, can bring my machine to the hamfest on Saturday, if you let me know in advance, otherwise I will not bring it. I will be at the check-out table most of the day. Or you may visit me in southwest Houston. You may text me at 832-475-7219, text, please. Of course you may know

Re: [BVARC] Newly appointed position.. Thank you

Are y'all not entertained? I certainly am. On Fri, Feb 2, 2024 at 8:54 AM Richard Bonica via BVARC wrote: > Sure - I am not going into detail, I will let others explain their own > position, but I am open to talking about where I am at in it. > > I am open and blunt. I do not hide behind anythi

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Please Identify this antenna ?

Furthermore, if you follow the coax you may find an amplifier and perhaps a distribution block going to different rooms. Another guess I would make is that the roof does not have a radiant barrier so your attic should be an acceptable location for antennas, for the most part. On Wed, Jan 24, 2024

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Please Identify this antenna ?

Television receiving antenna. They were installed in the attic to preserve from weather and also to prevent this "ugly" thing from being seen from the street. It is a Yagi or perhaps Yagi-Uda. You can see the matching transformer, known as a balun connected between the coax, 75 ohms, and the ant

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Awards Banquet - Update

I still wish that you used a larger font. On Fri, Jan 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM Michael Shanks via BVARC wrote: > I know there’s a lot of people who do a lot of hard work for the club (I > THANK EVERYONE FOR YOUR HARD WORK) I’m just saying for the size of our club > there should be more participation

Re: [BVARC] When ham radio becomes ham laser coms

Permanently suspended beam collimators? Real skyhooks, lol. On Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 2:28 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > Trouble is that it is VERY line of sight. Back to the tin can string > days…..”can you hear me now?” I can see you.” > > Wonder what the beam spread and attenuation is

Re: [BVARC] Antenna Article Understanding Help Needed

Well, you see, patience comes to those who wait. KI5HOC On Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 3:25 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > *For those interested in the QST Nov and Dec antenna designs, my note of > Nov 19th requesting insight has been answered by me finding additional > information in the latest QE

Re: [BVARC] Power supply for home

Get the bigger power supply. It will have an easier life and if you acquire more power hungry equipment later you're still good. John, KI5HOC On Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 12:29 PM mike.williams shopjubilee.com via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > I run a size 27 deep cycle / starting rated AGM batt

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Club Update November 16, 2023

I wish you would use a larger font for the text. John, KI5HOC On Thu, Nov 16, 2023 at 11:54 AM Robert Williams via BVARC wrote: > Thanks for the info. > > On Thu, Nov 16, 2023, 11:34 AM Mike Hardwick via BVARC > wrote: > >> Before I get into the update, I want to apologize for not sending this

Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!

This is turning into a "Brew-haha" For sure I am entertained. John, KI5HOC On Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 9:59 AM Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: > if you would read the posts thouroughly you might see i enjoyed the brews > events i have been to. > > as for my children. if you had read. my son is a

Re: [BVARC] Nizar A. Mullani, BS, Receives SNMMI 2023 Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award - SNMMI

I feel honored to be a member of a society such as BVARC is. Great job Nizar! John, KI5HOC On Mon, Jun 26, 2023 at 7:54 AM Nizar Mullani via BVARC wrote: > Sorry I could not be at FD. I had to be in Chicago to receive the highest > award presented by the Society of Nuclear Medicine. The award

Re: [BVARC] Hurricane Season Info

You have done very well... On Tue, Jun 6, 2023 at 10:04 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > Hams like to be prepared for stuff that might happen, so.. > > Matt and Eric, the Space City Weather guys, have launched a new web site *The > Eye Wall * > *https://theeyewall.com/

Re: [BVARC] Pirate Radio

Thanks! On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 6:07 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: > right now, 6935Khz USB > > Almond Bros Midnight Rider.. > > Just another thing you can do with an HF Receiver > > > Eddie (NU5K) > > > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >

Re: [BVARC] No General Membership Meeting: Yes, Hamfest Zoom meeting tonight

Well, gosh! It was certainly not my intention to be contentious. As y'all may suspect, I am a practicing luddite, however ironic my use of this reflector may seem. John, K5IZO, as you indicated, I have volunteered due to being invited by eyeball QSO. I'll shut up now. KI5HOC On Thu, Jan 12, 2

Re: [BVARC] No General Membership Meeting: Yes, Hamfest Zoom meeting tonight

I don't do Zoom. There may be others that don't, also. Please consider that there may be volunteers denied the opportunity if social media is the only channel to recruitment. John, KI5HOC On Thu, Jan 12, 2023 at 11:46 AM John Chauvin via BVARC wrote: > As per precedent, because of the banquet

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: SK Estate Gear For Sale -- Bargain Basement Prices

Hey, Rick, Thanks for all you do, in the spirit of keeping what might seem like "old junk" to some, from the landfill, and going to someone else's workbench where it raises many a smile! "You've done very well!" John, KI5HOC On Tue, Jan 10, 2023 at 12:32 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > I am

Re: [BVARC] January 2023 BVARC Newsletter

Stop my printed copy, please. John, KI5HOC On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 9:33 PM Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC wrote: > I don't need a printed copy either. > > Thanks, > Jeff > KC5TT > > On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 8:46 PM Bruce via BVARC wrote: > >> Well, heck, let me in on the fun as well. I do not need

Re: [BVARC] Genset Service?

Greetings, I have been going to Southwest Mower on Hwy 90 for a good long while and I always get treated very well. Just last week I was in there for some weedeater line and also for a foam air cleaner element for my '67 Harley (!) The boss looked through his stock and found a suitable foam elem

Re: [BVARC] Moonraker HF vertical

Yes, the Moon Raker was a CB base station antenna, around in the middle 70s. John, KI5HOC On Sun, Sep 4, 2022 at 11:38 AM Travis Burgess via BVARC wrote: > > It is a CB antenna designed for 26 to 30mhz. > > Travis > K5HTB > > -- > *From:* BVARC on behalf of Jimmy Va

Re: [BVARC] CW for Old F..ts. there may be hope

I could use something like this! Got some power supplies and clip leads, wonder how many Volts? Always been a DIY guy, myself. John, KI5HOC On Thu, Jul 28, 2022 at 8:22 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > Check this out.an improvement for teaching old hams new tricks. > > *https://newatlas.

Re: [BVARC] Idea ssssss

The Discord server sure did just that! It locked up my box and I had to power cycle. John, KI5HOC On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 1:45 PM Charlotte KI5TRQ via BVARC wrote: > The Discord server can be accessed on the front page of the BVARC website, > or here: https://discord.gg/kwVGeXM7UH > > I have a

Re: [BVARC] Field Day Bow Out

Thank You for your consideration! I, too, have missed some venues after having been around people who tested. On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 12:14 PM terry leatherland via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > I have been in Covid Jail for a week. Just came out yesterday. But Im > stayiung away from FD for

Re: [BVARC] Remove from list

Tisk, Tisk... Sloppy soldering, man. On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 4:38 PM wrote: > Yes he is! > > Pump > > > -Original Message- > From: John Mechura > To: wa5...@aol.com; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB > Sent: Tue, Jun 14, 2022 4:35 pm > Subject: Re: [BVARC] Remove from list > > Is this

Re: [BVARC] Remove from list

Is this the guy? On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 4:30 PM Ambrose E Fawcett III via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > And I hope you enjoy the inside of my ALS 500 amp you took with you. > > Pump > > > -Original Message- > From: Marc Abramson via BVARC > To: BVARC@bvarc.org > Cc: Marc Abramson >

Re: [BVARC] Looking for a gun pole to borrow

A Gin pole? See what happens when your neighbors find out that you just got a Case backhoe! On Sat, Jun 11, 2022 at 3:19 PM R.S.Hradilek via BVARC wrote: > > I have to take down my rohn 25 tower as I am selling my house and would > like to borrow a gin pole. > > I've got one, but I am totally b

Re: [BVARC] Tailgate -- What are you bringing?

Also, I am interested in older (older than 1975 or so) manuals, books, on tube-type stuff. Or, perhaps you have a home-brew tube-type amplifier that you are not using? John, KI5HOC On Thu, Apr 14, 2022 at 10:13 AM Juan Gamboa via BVARC wrote: > Looking for my first HF radio (Kenwood, Icom or

[BVARC] Tailgate -- What are you bringing?

Greetings, What are you bringing to the BVARC Tailgate? Post it here. Also what might you be looking for? I am looking for Hamsticks and my interest runs toward Boat Anchors, tubes and Germanium transistors. Old stuff. John, KI5HOC Brazos Valle

[BVARC] Fwd: Remembering Rick Zamarripa

Greetings, I am sad to say that one of the partners of EPO has passed, here is the message I received. RIP Rick... John KI5HOC -- Forwarded message - From: Electronic Parts Outlet Date: Thu, Feb 3, 2022 at 2:08 PM Subject: Remembering Rick Zamarripa To: Mourning the loss of

[BVARC] New technology -- VTFET

IBM and Samsung are announcing a new technology, Vertical Transport Field Effect Transistor, which promises 85% energy improvement. Read here: https://www.news-journal.com/ibm-and-samsung-unveil-semiconductor-breakthrough-that-defies-conventional-design/article_ba471204-e08a-5866-82ab-e77e895e076

Re: [BVARC] antenna analyzers

Greetings, I use my nano vna on a weekly basis for my hf antenna. I have had it for about a year or so. Connected to the antenna wiring right where it goes into my radio, I diddle my antenna tuner as necessary and many times achieve 1.04 : 1 or less reflected, as shown on the graph of the nano v

Re: [BVARC] Notice - Monthly Simplex Propagation Net

Fieseler Storch? John, KI5HOC On Wed, Oct 27, 2021 at 11:38 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: > I am attaching a notice for the simplex net tonight, Thursday 10/28/2021. > Sorry about the late notice. I have made some improvements to the > propagation application we used last month, and will co

Re: [BVARC] “Plastic” Mast

Although I am not an expert, there is information available that points to carbon fiber being electrically conductive. John, KI5HOC On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:17 AM mark janzer via BVARC wrote: > Check out MGS: > > Fiberglass Push-Up Masts > > Fiber

Re: [BVARC] My handbook arrived today

Just got mine. John, KI5HOC On Tue, Oct 12, 2021 at 2:32 PM Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > A while back there was a flurry of emails about how you could renew your > ARRL membership and get a copy of the 2021 ARRL Handbook. That sounded > like a good deal to me,

Re: [BVARC] Anybody have a suggestion for who may be able to repair my Kenwood TS 570?

Those days are over. I used to be your friendly neighborhood TV man in 1968, have done in- and out- of warranty repair to consumer electronics for most of the brands. I last repaired Toshiba big screens. It is no longer practical or profitable to do so. I ended up having to make a lateral move

Re: [BVARC] best ARRL manuals discount of the year

Thanks, I'll check them out. On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 1:30 PM Mike Lambert wrote: > John, > > http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Handbook-2021-Six-Volume-Book-Set/ > and > http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Antenna-Book-Boxed-Set/ > > are on sale today with 20% off (10 books for $10 a book) > > Have a good

Re: [BVARC] best ARRL manuals discount of the year

In my opinion, it sometimes gets better at the end of the year, when new(er) issues come out and the previous are discounted to blow them out. But 20% would cause me to jump if it was something I was interested in. Being a new ham I found that the yearly handbook and also the arrl antenna book were

Re: [BVARC] Antenna

I have experienced no such delays but will keep alert for it. On Sat, Jun 12, 2021 at 4:23 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: > I am trying to determine a delay issue I have noticed with delays in > getting mail from the bvarc reflector. > I am sure it is not an issue with the reflector, but is l

Re: [BVARC] W5RH Big Give Away

Thanks, Rick! Plenty of stuff for G-daughter projects and also for tinkering around with RF. Glad it didn't go to the heavy trash. John, KI5HOC On Sat, Jun 12, 2021 at 2:13 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > The event is over. Literally, a complete success. All the stuff was > taken. Som

Re: [BVARC] Big S.W. Houston "Take Away" of Ham Radio Stuff for BVARC Members

I'll bite! Pencil me in for tube-burner stuff, please. John, KI5HOC On Sun, May 30, 2021 at 12:54 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > Lots of Ham Radio stuff for free. Generating a few more cubic feet of > space in my garage. > Saturday morning, June 5th 9 till noon. > *9031 Troulon Drive **H

Re: [BVARC] roof antenna lightning strikes

You don't have to receive a direct hit to have issues. Last year, I had an Armstrong Dipole made of two 80 meter hamsticks 20 feet up on 4 inch PVC drain pipe right next to the house. My ham equipment was turned off and I was using the computer instead, sitting at the same position. There was a

Re: [BVARC] BLOOMBERG: Solar Storms Are Back, Threatening Power Grids and Satellites

Doom Porn On Sat, May 22, 2021 at 6:38 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC wrote: > > *Solar Storms Are Back, Threatening Power Grids and Satellites* > A few days ago, millions of tons of super-heated gas shot off from the > surface of the sun and hurtled 90 million miles toward Earth. The eruption, > cal

Re: [BVARC] Rag Chew Net Question

Greetings, Due to the storm, I did not raise up my antenna. John, KI5HOC On Thu, Apr 15, 2021 at 9:34 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > Tnx Larry. > > > Sent from my i-Thingamajig > > On Apr 15, 2021, at 10:29 AM, Larry K5LJ via BVARC > wrote: > > Rick, > I listened in but we were having a ba

Re: [BVARC] Frys

ST, Christopher Boone via > BVARC wrote: > > > They are closed as of this morning according to the website > > :( > > Chris > WB5ITT > > On Wed, Feb 24, 2021, 9:07 AM John Mechura via BVARC > wrote: > > As you say, no surprise, they're just following Radi

Re: [BVARC] Frys

As you say, no surprise, they're just following Radio Shack's lead. John, KI5HOC On Wed, Feb 24, 2021 at 8:53 AM JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: > No surprise. Frys is closing all of its locations nationwide. > > K5JPP, JP > > Sent from my iPhone > > __

Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

You may also go to the bvarc website and click on the membership roster and scroll around for your info. On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 7:16 AM William Elliott via BVARC wrote: > I'm a month into the club and my info popped up too. I'd rather that not > be publicly posted. > > -K15MKV > > On Wed, Feb 3

Re: [BVARC] Grundig 750 Repair

Greetings, since no one has responded I will put my $0.02 in. Please forgive me. I have a Grundig Sattelit 750 myself. Unfortunately, I found out that it is nothing Grundig, it is made by Eton (the red cross radios), they merely purchased the Grundig name. The other issue is that although it ru

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: COVID-19 Vaccine Plan: What you need to know right now

I would love me some discount coupons to CiCis Pizza! Forgetful John, KI5HOC On Fri, Jan 22, 2021 at 2:17 PM Dwayne Jones via BVARC wrote: > Next thing you know we will have pizza ads from Pizza Hut in the list > server. > > Dwayne > KB5YTA > > > On Fri, Jan 22, 2021 at 1:41 PM Mark Brantana vi

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

Greetings! Forgetful John, KI5HOC On Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 9:07 PM D. Howard Bingham via BVARC wrote: > 73 > > D. Howard Bingham > > KE5APJ > > -- > On 12/10/2020 3:49 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: > > Hello all, > > I'm Sheikh "Kori" Rahman (KI5MKU), I just joined the BVARC last Saturday > w

Re: [BVARC] Heath Kit History

I like Heathkit! Thanks. John, KI5HOC On Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 12:11 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > Nice article about The Heath Company > > *https://endeavor.omeclk.com/portal/public/ViewCommInBrowser.jsp?2I8xi3TTdj%2BhpNKdJwhl3wV0jkO7g2%2FTiTaLEAhRljG%2Fcz%2BKc4gL52onzZaY%2BcIGYMsdwxOCpEkes

Re: [BVARC] Baofeng Charger

; film - > https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B93ZXGS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_44SYFbT638Z8K ) > that we used on downhole logging tools even. Stuff works great. > > Chris Luppens > > > On Dec 4, 2020, at 5:55 PM, John Mechura via BVARC > wrote: > >  > Greetings, > > I ha

[BVARC] Baofeng Charger

Greetings, I had noticed that my UV5R was taking too long to charge up the battery. The red light was still on at the base of the charger after charging all night (turns green when charged) and the little battery symbol on the display was showing empty. The wall wart was putting out 10 Volts dc s

Re: [BVARC] SCN 2020-11-27 What do you want for Christmas?

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas! On Fri, Nov 27, 2020 at 12:27 PM KJ Anderson via BVARC wrote: > What do you want for Christmas? > >- Stability, clarity, fresh start in the new year? >- Icom ID51A HTC w/D-STAR > - > > http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/handhe

Re: [BVARC] Telescoping mast

fence pipe .. the ends are taped / > enlarged so they lock together and metal so if u stick to 20ft they don’t > bend > > https://youtu.be/21Q0HFqWtpQ > On Oct 3, 2020, 1:45 PM -0500, John Mechura via BVARC , > wrote: > > I use two, ten-foot sections of 4-inch diameter thi

Re: [BVARC] Telescoping mast

I use two, ten-foot sections of 4-inch diameter thin wall PVC sewer pipe to get to twenty feet for my "portable" Armstrong Dipole. It does not telescope. I have installed appropriate threaded fittings so as to assemble / dis-assemble it into two pieces on the ground after which it is deployed, or

Re: [BVARC] Best solder

I use a Weller 80-Watt (big) pencil iron for the ground / shield. Goes nice and quick. Smaller wattage irons actually overheat it more by the time the solder flows. Counter-intuitive, I know. 73 John, KI5HOC On Thu, Jul 30, 2020 at 7:11 PM Chris Luppens via BVARC wrote: > Recommended 63/37,

Re: [BVARC] tube tester

> > Gus, KG5OFB > > On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 9:02 AM John Mechura via BVARC > wrote: > >> Greetings, >> >> Unfortunately my tube tester is too new to test this tube. I would >> recommend contacting Chris at EPO, Electronic Parts Outlet, to ask him if >&

Re: [BVARC] tube tester

10:26 AM Jimmy Vance via BVARC > wrote: > >> Thanks for the info John. I will pass this information on to the >> individual who has the tubes >> >> 73 >> --jv >> na5d >> >> On 7/29/2020 9:02 AM, John Mechura via BVARC wrote: >> >> G

Re: [BVARC] tube tester

ere closed for > remodeling. > Monty KI5JML > > On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 9:02 AM John Mechura via BVARC > wrote: > >> Greetings, >> >> Unfortunately my tube tester is too new to test this tube. I would >> recommend contacting Chris at EPO, Electronic Parts

Re: [BVARC] tube tester

Greetings, Unfortunately my tube tester is too new to test this tube. I would recommend contacting Chris at EPO, Electronic Parts Outlet, to ask him if his tube checker can test this tube; if it is listed on his chart. He has a stand-up tube tester such as would have been at drug stores of my yo

Re: [BVARC] Old cd recorder

If you are not in a rush, I can attempt a repair. I am a retired consumer electronics technician with a small shop in SW Houston. John, KI5HOC On Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 6:40 PM Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote: > I have an old 8 in one radio plus turntable plus cassette plus cd > recorder. However

Re: [BVARC] This is a test - this is the subject line

Your text is successful! On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 3:03 PM John Chauvin via BVARC wrote: > This is the text of the reflector message. > This is only a text. > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.

Re: [BVARC] Off topic - has anyone been successful in turning off the Google Ads on their computer

I have been using "uBlock Origin" on Firefox and also Chromium (browsers). John, KI5HOC On Sat, May 23, 2020 at 9:15 AM Bradley Selke via BVARC wrote: > I use a Pi-Hole on my network. It is fantastic. Blocks things before they > even get to the PC. Prevents a lot of those "disable ad blocker" m

Re: [BVARC] Tube tester

I have a top-of-the-line "late model" tube tester, mostly for consumer types of tubes. If your tubes are in my chart then this apparatus is at your service, we can meet up. Please specify the tubes needing test. What a co-incidence, I was using it just this morning on an S-53A. John, KI5HOC On

Re: [BVARC] Need antenna build advice

I had problems with a copper J-pole, also. I had copied the design from the ARRL handbook. Unfortunately the dimensions of the fittings in the book were not the same as the ones that I assembled it with. Ron, above, mentions the dimensions. After I researched the dimensions I had to unsolder an

Re: [BVARC] Noon Time "Stir Crazy" Net

I would suggest that those who would join in but only have a limited lunch period be given preference to talk first as opposed to us retired geezers that have all day to copy the mail. Forgetful John, KI5HOC On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 5:36 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > The first instance of th

Re: [BVARC] Breakfast Net?

I'm listening a bit lower, Florida Net is on 3910. John, KI5HOC On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 6:29 AM JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: > Is this happening this morning? 3910 or thereabouts? > > > > JP, K5JPP > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Sugar Land, TX Area Shopping Options List During Coronavirus Emergency

Brewery!Now, you're talking! John, KI5HOC On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 9:51 AM Dwayne Jones via BVARC wrote: > As you know liquor stores are still open that means that a couple of the > local craft brewers in the Sugarland/Richmond are open too. > Texas Leaguer Brewery https://www.facebook.com/t

Re: [BVARC] Is there any VE testing at all available?

I will soon be seeking to upgrade my license, before the June 31 test change-over. so I also am interested in this topic. John, KI5HOC On Mon, Mar 23, 2020 at 8:40 AM Rob KC5RET via BVARC wrote: > Hello all, > > I think my baby brother wants to get his ham license. Is the FCC offering > any tes

Re: [BVARC] March BVARC meeting

I second that statement! Well Done! John. KI5HOC On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 10:43 AM Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: > Jeff, > > Thanks for the good program on Raspberry Pi.. > > > > Eddie (NU5K) > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >

Re: [BVARC] February 13th Meeting-- A fun theme

How about I bring a 6BY5 or 5U4 and a D-104? On Sat, Feb 1, 2020 at 1:37 PM Ron Litt via BVARC wrote: > Damn, too bad I sold my SB-200 last year at Texas City. > > > > Regards, > > > > Ron Litt > > 281-961-4570 > > 866-667-0521 FAX > > ron.l...@gmail.com > > > > *From:* BVARC *On Behalf Of *K5I

Re: [BVARC] Seeking CHIRP file to upload into BAOFENG UV82 for Harris County settings

Do you have a computer running Linux? I downloaded a CHIRP image and put it on a bootable USB drive that was made bootable with UBINIT, and now I restart my laptop to boot from the USB drive. When the program comes up the UV-5R list is downloaded, modified with your choices and loaded back up to

[BVARC] Monday Net?

Greetings, On tonight's net, it just faded away after a few minutes. Is my rig faulty or did the repeater have an issue? John, KI5HOC Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Get on the air - 146.94 Repeater Volunteer now for the Houston Hamfest BVARC ma

Re: [BVARC] Tube Tester

; > Sent from my i-Thingamajig > > On Dec 28, 2019, at 7:25 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC > wrote: > > 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

[BVARC] Tube Tester

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