Re: [BVARC] 2 meter base antenna

How 'bout a J-pole in the attic? Even though you don't particularly need UHF, a dual band J-pole would make you a little more future proof. The antenna does not require grounding but you can if mounted outside (peace of mind). Length from base to top of longest element is an inch shy of five feet.

Re: [BVARC] Ice Cream Social

What would you like me to bring (be specific)? Jon On Tue, Aug 8, 2017 at 11:00 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: > The silence is deafening! > > > > So far I have not heard a word from ANYONE who might be bringing > accessories for ice cream… > > M, sprinkles or anything

[BVARC] S 1534 Link to PDF

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Re: [BVARC] Off topic - looking for a computer repair company

IZO: What is the nature of the computer problem? Three choices... 1) Hardware 2) Software 3) No clue Also, desktop or laptop. Win doze or something else. Middle Jon On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 5:47 PM, John Chauvin via BVARC wrote: > Does anyone have a recommendation for a

Re: [BVARC] Old headphones needed

Why not just put a mono plug on stereo headphones? Jon Just remembered, you don't solder! On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 4:24 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: > I may have a set. Will have to check and see if they still work. If they > do, you are welcome to them. > > > > Scott

[BVARC] Saturday MSWE Work Detail

Mark, You have not set a meet time at Seawolf Park. I should say, if you did, I somehow missed it. Jon KF5TFJ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com

Re: [BVARC] WSPR on Raspberry Pi

It has me salivating. Way to go Doug! Jon KF5TFJ On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 3:46 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: > Gee, I guess that I will have to look into it myself. > > Scott KD5FBA > > Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid > On May 12, 2017 3:12 PM, Doug SEYLER via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] When is the field day meeting?

Chairman Scott Medbury KD5FBA has called for a meeting following the Board of Director's meeting tomorrow, May 6.The meeting will be at Bayland Park on Bassinet. Probably start around 10 AM or so.BOD meeting starts a 9:00; feel free to attend that also. Jon KF5TFJ On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 2:52 PM,

Re: [BVARC] Part 90 for Beofeng HT

Philip, Try this link: https://www.repeaterbook.com/index.php/2016-04-07-21-08-49/9-blog/12-what-is-legal-and-what-is-not-legal-for-our-chinese-radios I don't know how current it is, but hope it helps. Jon KF5TFJ On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 8:08 AM, Philip KG5SGP via BVARC wrote:

[BVARC] Fwd: BVARC Board of Directors Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, March 4th, 2017

Club Members: take note. The time for the Board of Directors meeting is 9:00 (not the time shown in the March 2017 Newsletter). Come one, come all. Visitors warmly welcomed. You are encouraged to attend any and all Board meetings. 73, Jon KF5TFJ -- Forwarded message -- From:

Re: [BVARC] Windows 10 Time Sync

Here is what I use to keep time super close. http://www.maniaradio.it/en/bkttimesync.html You can set the program to sync at any interval you set as well as tell it which second of the minute to use for syncing, and as a bonus you can use a gps receiver, even a simple dongle like the one

[BVARC] Handy Conversion Table

As found on the web by a timenut... See http://www.aqua-calc.com/convert/frequency/hertz-to-cycle-per-second Enjoy Jon - KF5TFJ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Home Network Security

Indeed he does: Steve Gibson On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 7:19 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > Does the well known respected expert have a moniker? It isn't Sneaky Pete > is it? > > Sent from my i-Thingamajig > > On Jan 31, 2017, at 3:09 AM, Jon Noxon vi

[BVARC] Home Network Security

Folks, I strongly recommend you use this link to check your home network security status regarding possible entry points for outside attack. This especially important for the majority of you who are wed to Microsoft operating systems. The link I have posted here is secure and safe from a well

Re: [BVARC] Reverse Beacon Report from CQWWDX CW 2015 contest

Try http://www.reversebeacon.net/ Sent from my iPad > On Jan 24, 2017, at 7:10 PM, Jon Noxon wrote: > > Or rather www.reversebecon.net > > > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jan 24, 2017, at 7:07 PM, Jon Noxon wrote: >> >> Reversebecon.net seems to work. >> >>

Re: [BVARC] Reverse Beacon Report from CQWWDX CW 2015 contest

Or rather www.reversebecon.net Sent from my iPad > On Jan 24, 2017, at 7:07 PM, Jon Noxon wrote: > > Reversebecon.net seems to work. > > Jon KF5TFJ > > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jan 24, 2017, at 4:50 PM, NIzar Mullani via BVARC wrote: >> >> Reverse

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Returned mail: see transcript for details

p > using. > > Got it?? > > > > On Sun, Jan 15, 2017 at 7:28 PM, Jon Noxon via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: > >> N5vcx at att.com bounced (and I correctly fixed the 'at' bit)! >> >> Jon >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> Beg

[BVARC] Fwd: Returned mail: see transcript for details

N5vcx at att.com bounced (and I correctly fixed the 'at' bit)! Jon Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Mail Delivery Subsystem > Date: January 15, 2017 at 6:44:20 PM CST > To: > Subject: Returned mail: see transcript

[BVARC] Mike Hardwick

Mike's email address as listed in the club rooster bounces. What is the correct email address for him? Jon KF5TFJ Sent from my iPad ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] $60.00 40meter SSB rig!

I think I need two (for stereo)! Jon/KF5TFJ On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 8:25 AM, Travis Burgess via BVARC wrote: > Buy a radio and help some women make a living. Got the link from ARRL > e-letter. > > > http://www.hfsigs.com/ > > > Travis > > K5HTB > > > - >

Re: [BVARC] Off Topic: Bluetooth transmitter

Big Al, Bluetooth audio usually has a noticeable latency. I hate that when watching TV. For audio only, it isn’t noticeable. Check Monoprice.com for BT Transmitter, also sold by Wallymart a little cheaper. Jon/KF5TFJ > On Jan 1, 2017, at 11:01 AM, Larry Martin via

[BVARC] Awesome December Meeting Planned

Don't wait; mark your calendar now for December 8, 2016. We're trying to get things back on schedule by holding a second Home Brew Night along with an action. Get you project, large or small, ready to present to the club members. Clean out your shack and donate them to the club for our December

Re: [BVARC] VOTR - Voice of the resistance

Bill, get your facts straight before you blast this "turnover". The only thing here is a turnover of the domain naming system at the highest level. That level includes such monikers as .com, .org; .edu and so on. I have no problem with that. Anyone for a .ham domain? Jon On Wed, Sep 28, 2016 at

Re: [BVARC] Internet (Comcast) is down

Just curious: do you also have cable tv with Comcast and was it down? I sometimes loose internet without loosing TV. Internet goes down, so does my home phone (Vonage). Jon On Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 11:36 PM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > Turns out it is not my equipment.

Re: [BVARC] Internet (Comcast) is down

If you have a good neighbor with Comcast, borrow their modem and see if it get the signal. That should tell you if it is the incoming line or a problem with your modem. If it is the modem, replace it. If it is the incoming line, you are at the mercy of Comcast. Do you own or lease the modem? If

[BVARC] Club Projector & Screen

Folks, I don't have any idea where these items are at present, but I will need them for my presentation to the club at our September 8 meeting. Can someone reveal the location and bring them to the meeting? Thanks, Jon/KF5TFJ ___ BVARC mailing list

[BVARC] Interesting take on FD generators

>From the Elecraft reflector: https://youtu.be/rOH7Ze7wreQ Enjoy, Jon KF5TFJ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Win10 upgrade problem

OK guys, see this: https://youtu.be/TXTWCqTRIag (this Cat has a mere 75 followers) The real problem is Microsoft wants to mine everything you do so they can sell focused advertising. Everything since Windows 7 has been mostly cosmetic changes to the screen, except with Windows 10 they killed

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ: IARU HF World Championship

I suggest a cattle prod. Sign me to operate that! On Sun, Jul 10, 2016 at 7:28 AM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC wrote: > IARU HF World Championship > > > > Call: N5XZ > > Operator(s): N5XZ > > Station: N5XZ > > > > Class: SOAB(A)CW HP > > QTH: TX > >

[BVARC] TV coverage of FD

Next year: Bonus points out the gaze! https://youtu.be/-m6ZhTaTGrw https://youtu.be/rS8FM2uyxRI Jon KF5TFJ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] In case you missed it: Latest on Amateur Radio Parity Act

Enjoy. Jon KF5TFJ ARRL, Community Associations Institute Find Common Ground on Parity Act Language ARRL and the Community Associations Institute (CAI ) -- the national association of homeowners associations (HOAs) -- have reached consensus on provisions of the Amateur

Re: [BVARC] Field Day Operators, Equipment, Commitments

I expect to haul my K3, P3, powerwerx and a RadioSport headset for SSB, as in last year. I've got a partial spool of Times MicrowaveLM400, but I need to put UHF connectors on it, and unroll it to determine its length. I think it is about 80-90ft or so. I'll measure the length and let you know. At

[BVARC] Art of QSL

Here is the link to the video of Ron Litt's presentation on QSLing. Enjoy and give thumbs up! https://youtu.be/s0ZIzIA7N6w Jon - KF5TFJ Sent from my iPad___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Transferring plates to new vehicle

See this link for form used, including transfer of plate to new vehicle. Jon http://www.txdmv.gov/publications-tac/doc_download/995-vtr-53-mobile-amateur-radio-operator Sent from my iPad > On May 15, 2016, at 9:29 AM, Michael Rapp via BVARC wrote: > > Thanks all, this has

Re: [BVARC] Help

JP, Suggest you come to breakfast at the iHop (now owned by Apple?) on Saturday. We start arriving around 6:45 AM. The Ihop is the one in Stafford on the Northeast bound feeder of the SW Freeway (US 59) across from the Fountains shopping center. It is between US 90A and Kirkwood. Talk in on

Re: [BVARC] Help

My vote goes with Travis and the 857. All bands and Vhf Uhf and all modes. You going for home qth or mobile? KF5TFJ Jon PS Put 10 hams in a room, ask the question and get 15 opinions! Sent from my iPad > On Apr 28, 2016, at 10:41 AM, Travis Burgess via BVARC > wrote: > >

Re: [BVARC] Rib Box

Great! Glad you were able to figure it out. Jon Sent from my iPad > On Apr 25, 2016, at 7:42 AM, Jo. L. Keener via BVARC wrote: > > Jon: the problem with the rib box was a underpowered battery. > > Replaced and we were a go and reading the radios. > > > ke7nsb > >

Re: [BVARC] E-mail address

See http://www.wambooli.com/ Jon KF5TFJ On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 1:03 AM, Mark Fields via BVARC wrote: > Hi, everyone: >Does anyone know the e-mail address of Dan Gookin, author of > numerous computer books in the "For Dummies" series? I want to ask > him about a

[BVARC] BVARC.ORG seems broken

Those of you who can, see if you can get http://www.bvarc.org and navigate the site. Thanks. Jon KF5TFJ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] It's Home Brew Night!

The Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club holds its monthly meeting this Thursday, March 10 at the Sugar Land Masonic Lodge, 421 Eldridge Rd, Sugar Land, corner at Rolling Mill Drive. Plenty of parking available, 'cause we can use the Sugar Land First Methodist Church parking lot in addition to the

Re: [BVARC] (no subject)

Gerry, Forget the Icom and look at the Yaesu ft-857d. The faceplate is smaller and no touch screen bs to distract you. Get a screwdriver antenna for hf and a browning for 2M and 70cm. Sweet! How old is the truck? Jon Sent from my iPad > On Feb 26, 2016, at 1:15 PM, GMuller885--- via

[BVARC] Crystals go to War

They don't do it like this anymore, but very interesting. https://youtu.be/b--FKHCFjOM Jon KF5TFJ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Power Supply for Overseas Use

Elecraft now sells the PowerWerx switcher after recommending them to any who asked (I did when I ordered my K3), which has switched adjustment for 120/240 V input. Line Frequency is not relevant. This is an RF quiet PS and uses the IEC power cord which you would get locally (standard desktop

Re: [BVARC] K5HM Discovers a Solution to his Static problem

Me thinks Ronny will simply lower his potential! FWIW, I had a grand time at Orlando. You know, a grand here a grand there, and soon you have a serious outlay. Kf5tfj Sent from my iPad > On Feb 15, 2016, at 7:10 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC wrote: > > You mean he will not

Re: [BVARC] FW: [RTTY] Contest reminder this weekend

Just curious: is the signal report in RTTY alway 599? Jon KF5TFJ On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 7:46 AM, Glenn Anderson via BVARC wrote: > > Just a reminder of the Mexico RTTY Contest which starts this coming > Saturday, February 6 at 1800 UTC and runs for 24 hours. There are no >

Re: [BVARC] Turntable

The turntable to truly desire is the one made by AT for SIGSALLY. That one had a 5hp motor. Only a few were made, and you needed four of them. What is this madness you say? Google SIGSALLY and be enlightened. Jon aka kf5tfj Sent from my iPad > On Jan 1, 2016, at 3:48 PM, Bob via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Free offering -- Radio Antennas by H.H. Beverage (Pamphlet)

Assuming any copyright have expired, how 'bout posting it on the BVARC website? Jon On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 7:38 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > Howdy, > > > > Years ago the ICS – International Correspondence School in Scranton, PA > offered many classes by mail (no on-line

Re: [BVARC] My Antenna Party

Jerry, Inquiring minds want to know: who was the first contact with the new antenna? Jon KF5TFJ On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 9:25 AM, GMuller885--- via BVARC wrote: > Ladies and Gents: > I would like to take this time before Thanks Giving to give a personal > thanks to all

Re: [BVARC] Windows bug for digital modes

Folks, There is some good stuff here. I'm not encumbered with the TI sound chip, so I do not have the need to reduce the audio to overcome the line vs. mic issue. My current setup uses a high-end DAW sound "card", a Steinberg UR22. This device has knobs to control input and output levels as well

Re: [BVARC] BVARC ON TV!!!

Didn't see a thing; I even recorded it but no joy. Jon KF5TFJ On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 7:10 AM, Nathan Vessey via BVARC wrote: > Good Morning BVARC!! We were asked late yesterday to we have appear > along with the Mini Maker Faire on the morning TV show "Great Day Houston" >

Re: [BVARC] Mongolia JT90IARU

Zone focus (zone 23). Jon, kf5tfj Sent from my iPad > On Oct 14, 2015, at 12:08 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC > wrote: > > > Auto focus or manual focus? > > Travis > K5HTB > To: bvarc@bvarc.org > Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 11:20:00 -0500 > Subject: Re: [BVARC] Mongolia

Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day

Rob, You have received a lot of information but since no one else has brought it up... RS-232 originally defined both levels and various signal pins. Most USB to RS-232 converters do not have all of the other signals. They will have Tx and Rx, but if your gizmo needs the other signals for

Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day

provided is a fully loaded rs232 to usb connection Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy® Note 4. Original message From: Jon Noxon via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org Date: 8/21/2015 12:52 PM (GMT-06:00) To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Jon Noxon j

Re: [BVARC] The Art of Electronics -- Horowitz and Hill

..and here is another one (US version): http://www.darwine.nl/~erwin/Electronics_for_Dummies.pdf http://www.darwine.nl/~erwin/Electronics_for_Dummies.pdf On Jul 23, 2015, at 6:19 AM, K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Is there a Cliff’s Notes version? 73, Ron, K5HM

Re: [BVARC] The Art of Electronics -- Horowitz and Hill

It’s not Cliff’s Notes, but here it is: On Jul 23, 2015, at 6:19 AM, K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Is there a Cliff’s Notes version? 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com mailto:k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm

Re: [BVARC] Off topic question

John, Sounds like you need to get on one of those car rebuild but better shows on Velocity Channel. A show where they take your non-running junker and turn it into a $250,000.99 show car in front of a live studio audience. 73 de KF5TFJ On Jul 20, 2015, at 3:52 PM, Bill Dillon via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Field Day

Mike, I plan on being there to help setup, but probably arrive around 12:30. I’m also furnishing my K3 for use, and this time I hope it will be used for phone! 73, Jon /KF5TFJ On Jun 26, 2015, at 7:13 AM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Field Day is upon us. Set-up starts

Re: [BVARC] Morse code

See http://www.autonews.com/article/20150610/RETAIL03/150619979/dodge-brothers-return-in-a-new-set-of-ads http://www.autonews.com/article/20150610/RETAIL03/150619979/dodge-brothers-return-in-a-new-set-of-ads Towards the bottom… Jon / KF5TFJ On Jun 23, 2015, at 10:24 AM, Dwayne Jones via

Re: [BVARC] Soldering Tools/Supplies for Hams

Kevin, My current choice would be this one: http://www.frys.com/product/7550776?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG I purchased an earlier non-digital version a few years ago and love it. It is a bit expensive, but should last for years, and parts and tips are readily available. Also check EPO as

Re: [BVARC] Psychosomatic / Technical Question

Seems to me that Rick's original question related to signal reception, so in the end, it is about a received signal that seems louder than one would think it should based on some known increase in the other ham's transmission power. Rick, why did you use the word psychosomatic? Perhaps you

Re: [BVARC] Psychosomatic / Technical Question

How ‘bout this: Stronger signals do affect (or is it effect?) the ALC and “push” the noise level down. Sometimes all it takes is that extra S-unit. The acoustic result is a signal that seems much louder, since the brain deals with less noise. Try fiddling with the RF gain control for a similar

Re: [BVARC] Psychosomatic / Technical Question

This kept me up thinking about it. I said ALC when I meant to say AGC. Jon - KF5TFJ On Apr 13, 2015, at 4:26 PM, Jon Noxon j...@noxon.cc wrote: How ‘bout this: Stronger signals do affect (or is it effect?) the ALC and “push” the noise level down. Sometimes all it takes is that extra

Re: [BVARC] Anybody have experience fixing IC-2720H finals?

You can find the service manual at ko4bb.com, and it is an excellent copy. Good luck with the repair. kf5tfj/Jon Sent from my iPad On Mar 31, 2015, at 6:51 PM, Bill Crowell via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Howdy All, I was chatting with the gang on 146.940 when an electrical odor

Re: [BVARC] Video Recording Question

Rick: All depends on what you want. For example, TV style talking head and do you need to include some visuals, etc. Give me a call; I've been shooting video since 1978. Jon KF5TFJ On Feb 10, 2015, at 8:43 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: I would like to record some Ham

Re: [BVARC] New signal-link USB for sale

Don't be hasty there Randy. In fact, HRD and Signalink USB do not know much of anything about each other. You have it working with DM780, so all is well. For any other digital sound card programs you may be trying to use, you will have to select the Signalink as the sound card, except to

[BVARC] This year will be longer than last

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Re: [BVARC] October Auction Feeler

Got a half dozen or so items to make available. Jon KF5TFJ Sent from my iPad On Sep 29, 2014, at 12:17 PM, Michael Wrenn via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: This is a quick feeler to see how many intend to bring items to the auction. No details are required, but a count of how many items

Re: [BVARC] Test new car for RF noise

Gents: Just fired up the ol' smoldering iron and built a RF sniffer (show and tell in December); hooked it up to an AOR 3000 communications receiver (60kHz to 2.2GHz) and behold, it seems to work. Now to go after my Hybrid. Should I sniff on the ham frequencies or does it really matter? Jon /

[BVARC] Email suggestion for BVARC'ers

Ladies and Gents: Check your email program for preferences and set email to plain text or unformatted text; that negates any font and size problems and reduces bandwidth as well. Like our benevolent leader WS5H, I too thought I was going blind(er)... TU 73 Jon/ kf5tfj

Re: [BVARC] The Great KK5W QSL Card Contest.

Ok Rickeroo, How 'bout vector (EPS) for the club and ARRL. Thanks, Jon On Sep 9, 2014, at 8:46 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: For those of you that wish to design a card for BVARC and are in need of club logos, etc. I do have a large selection of these files in various