Re: [BVARC] To asspiring casual and intermediate CW operators -give the laid-back NAQP a try this weekend

Thanks for the heads up John, I plan on participating! 73 de W1XQ Coastwatcher Reenactment RANVR Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society #182 > On Jan 12, 2024, at 7:50 PM, John Chauvin via BVARC wrote: > >  > To any one even slightly interested in operating CW: > > Are you reluctant to participa

Re: [BVARC] Area Dentist Referral

I’ve been seeing Dr Wong at Dentists at Lexington since I moved here 20 years ago. She’s really great. Dentist at Lexingtondentistatlexington.comOn His Majesty’s Service73 de W1XQCoastwatcher ReenactmentRANVRAmateur Radio Lighthouse Society #182 On Dec 1, 2023, at 9:22 AM, John Davis via BVARC wro

Re: [BVARC] Signal noise and suggestion on how to reduce it

I am using the same type of antenna. The MFJ 1979. I have mine mounted on my metal fence in the backyard. I do have noise but since I got a new radio, the filter knocks it out and I am able to get good copies on everything. Check things like your power supply and cut the power off in the house a

Re: [BVARC] Lost Malaysian Plane

Wow! That was an interesting read. Thanks for sharing! On His Majesty’s Service 73 de W1XQ Coastwatcher Reenactment RANVR Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society #182 > On Aug 31, 2023, at 8:34 PM, Larry K5LJ via BVARC wrote: > >  > If this article is correct, WSPRnet may be credited with finding t

Re: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax

I use the 1979 at my QTH. Works great 20-10 meters! On His Majesty’s Service 73 de W1XQ Coastwatcher Reenactment RANVR Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society #182 > On Aug 6, 2023, at 9:54 PM, Venkata Appala via BVARC wrote: > > Thank you Shannon. This is perfect. I will check the magazine for det

[BVARC] Radios for sale

I recently purchased a FT710 and looking to get rid of some radios. Let me know if anything interests you: Xiegu G1M: $125 Xiegu G106: $125 Century 21: $200 Ten Tec Argonaut 509 with CW filter: $250 Kenwood TS690V, this is a 10 watt version. The power on 17 -10 meters is low, 5 watts. Fine on ot

Re: [BVARC] Hamvention sales

On His Majesty’s Service73 de W1XQCoastwatcher ReenactmentRANVR On May 19, 2023, at 8:43 PM, Keith Dutson via BVARC wrote: I am in Dayton for Hamvention, and can pick up items for anyone.  I drove up in my pickup, so plenty of room available.  Just let me know what you want.  I will be re

Re: [BVARC] Event for Ham Radio - Tomorrow, April 1st

I’ll help out! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 31, 2023, at 7:49 AM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: > >  > Still looking for volunteers for an event in Sugar Land Towne Square to staff > a club booth. This event caters toward teenagers in STEM education programs > in the area and is a great pl

Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

I create my own traffic bu activating a beach for the BOTA program or a lighthouse! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2023, at 8:18 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote: > >  > By the way my beach house is 2 miles from Ft. Morgan a full blown confederate > fort 30 union ships sunk thousands of uni

[BVARC] MFJ Reader-Free

Free to a good home. MFJ 462B multireader. In Sugar Land. 73 de W1XQ Sent from my iPhone Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are av

Re: [BVARC] Satellite yagi???

I have a Elk sitting in the garage I’ll give you Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 8, 2020, at 11:37 AM, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: > >  > This may prove useful: > https://www.amsat.org/cheap-and-easy-yagi-satellite-antennas/ > > From: BVARC on behalf of Richard Bonica via BVARC > > Sent: Tu