Re: [BVARC] Anyone have equipment to check a computer sound card

2019-04-02 Thread K5HM via BVARC
If you are using an external card and it works, there is a 90% chance the old sound card is fried. You don’t need to do further testing. Unless you need some exotic $200 sound card, you can get one for as low as $20. Microcenter or Fry’s or even Directron probably has one. You’ll have

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [SETXSWLaHam] Texas bill could restrict mobile ham radio!

2019-01-12 Thread K5HM via BVARC
All, I contacted Dr. David Woolweaver, West Gulf Division Director regarding this. As you may know we have a very good attorney on our side, John Stratton, N5AUS who is also our Vice Director. Dave informs me that they are in contact with State Sen, Zaffrini on this matter. If action

Re: [BVARC] W1V special event station at Lone Star Flight Museum

2018-11-10 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Bob, Worked you on 20 from a remote station in Calais Maine. Three elements on 20 meters at 114 feet. K3 and 500 watts. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC On Be

Re: [BVARC] New freq. W1V

2018-11-10 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Cannot hear you on 20> 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC On Behalf Of Dwayne Jones via BVARC Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2018 1:32 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

[BVARC] test email 2

2018-04-01 Thread K5HM via BVARC
73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delive

Re: [BVARC] KZ5MM ON 28.485 MHZ

2018-03-25 Thread K5HM via BVARC
KZ5MM does not give DXCC Credit for the Canal Zone since 1979. The Canal Zone disappeared from the DXCC list in 1979 when the Panama Canal was taken transferred from US to Panamanian sovereignty. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com w

Re: [BVARC] Amateur radio parity act - FCC reauthorization

2018-03-22 Thread K5HM via BVARC
That would be pretty much a miraculous event. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC On Behalf Of mark janzer via BVARC Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2018 12:35 PM To: bvarc@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] H.R.4986 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2018

2018-03-05 Thread K5HM via BVARC
That is precisely why I decided to get involved with my HOA. Unfortunately, the monthly HOA meetings are . . . you guessed it; the second Thursday evening of the month. Too many of us would rather moan about the death of ham radio , that do something about it. I call BS on that. Get o

[BVARC] indivifual operators count

2017-06-26 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Any chance to get these? 73, Ron ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com

Re: [BVARC] BVARC/TDXS/ECHO/KARS Field Day Meeting - This Sunday June 11, 2017 - 2 pm to 4 pm

2017-06-10 Thread K5HM via BVARC
What a load of BS! As a proud representative of the feeble minded Judeo-Christian’s, I have seen multiple iterations of this discussion on this reflector over the years. I think most hams are aware of their responsibilities on the air and for the most part fulfill them. But we are not pe

[BVARC] GVARC/TDXS/Echo/KARS joint FD Site

2017-05-14 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Now poste on the Arrl FD loacator Map http://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator Search for KK5W 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! ___ BVARC mailin

Re: [BVARC] Repeater Book or Iphone app?

2017-04-13 Thread K5HM via BVARC
http://www.rfinder.net/blog/ 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 1:01 PM To: ave

Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector

2017-04-03 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Right on 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of JP Pritchard via BVARC Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 5:59 PM To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR

Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector

2017-04-02 Thread K5HM via BVARC
There is no trash on the reflector. I treasure every little BS snippet that comes across. I wish I had the time to reply to all But I get a laugh out of them all. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm

Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector

2017-04-02 Thread K5HM via BVARC
I do not care for political or religious comments but if we ban humor, well, that is a step too far. There is precious little ham humor in our hobby. We all seen to take ourselves too seriously. Next thing you know, we will be bannibg the expressions of humor like words like Ha Ha or Hee

[BVARC] Houston hamfest

2017-03-09 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Please attend the Houston Hamfest this year or you might miss out on the premier event in Ham Radio this year. Our Principal Speaker is Tim Duffy, K3LR and COO of DX Engineering. He'll be making 2 presentations, one on building contest stations and one on the Reverse Beacon Network. If you are a

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Greater Houston Hamfest - Tim Duffy

2017-02-14 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Yes, Really rude of CQ Magazine to schedule their contest on our hamfest weekend. 73, Ron, K5HM From: NIzar Mullani [mailto:mull...@tlite.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 3:11 PM To: w5prch...@gmail.com; 'K5HM' ; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' ; 'TDXS List' ; ctdx...@kkn.

[BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest - Tim Duffy

2017-02-14 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Please pass this around to all interested parties. Our technical program is looking like one of the best we had in past years, Check out the schedule on the hamfest website www.houstonhamfest.org . I am happy to announce that Tim Duffy, K3LR, COO of DX En

Re: [BVARC] Presentation of Internet of Things (IoT) at the Houston Hamfest

2017-02-14 Thread K5HM via BVARC
I strongly suggest you all attend the IOT presentation at the hamfest and raise the security issue with our guest speaker. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-bou

Re: [BVARC] Icom repairs

2017-02-06 Thread K5HM via BVARC
ITT From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of K5HM via BVARC Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2017 10:58 PM To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > Cc: K5HM mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> >; t...@tdxs.net <mailto:t...@tdxs.ne

Re: [BVARC] Icom repairs

2017-02-05 Thread K5HM via BVARC
www.Hamrepair.com in Carrollton He is good. I have ued him myelf. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Beh

Re: [BVARC] Icom repairs

2017-02-05 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Hamrepair.com They are in Carrollton. Excellent. I have used them. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of GMuller885--- via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines

2017-01-31 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Cool – Except there are no power poles in my subdivision. Guess my solution is fiber here. BTW, ATT told me they were planning on laying fiber cable in the next 3-6 months. They have already been in my yard for prep wprk. . 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmai

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines

2017-01-31 Thread K5HM via BVARC
http://www.arrl.org/news/at-t-s-new-airgig-not-your-father-s-bpl 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Chris Boone via BVARC Se

Re: [BVARC] Home Network Security

2017-01-31 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Steve Who? I thought he was a guitar. Never heard of him. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jon Noxon via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, Ja

Re: [BVARC] FW: H.R. 555

2017-01-20 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Chris, Do you need any backup?. I would love to hear why he thinks this is such a good deal. If this is such a good deal then the ARRL has done a rotten job of selling it to the members. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com

Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 Amateur Radio Parity Act --- REBORN

2017-01-20 Thread K5HM via BVARC
That is a great idea. Unfortunately, I am not in his district. Ted Poe is my Rep. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of mark janzer

Re: [BVARC] ARRL Board email list

2017-01-20 Thread K5HM via BVARC
For those of you who can Tweet, you can send a Tweet to Bill Morine. Roanoke Division Director, about HR 555 to @ARRLRoanokeDiv 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: K5HM [mailto:k5hm

Re: [BVARC] I oppose HR 555

2017-01-20 Thread K5HM via BVARC
You are not alone. I'm confused with Scott's e-mail. I don't understand it's purpose. C U soon, IZO _ From: K5HM via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > To: ny...@arrl.net <mailto:ny...@arrl.net> ; k...@aol.com <mailto:k...@aol.com>

Re: [BVARC] I oppose HR 555

2017-01-20 Thread K5HM via BVARC
of your application. You are not alone. I'm confused with Scott's e-mail. I don't understand it's purpose. C U soon, IZO _ From: K5HM via BVARC < <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> bvarc@bvarc.org> To: <mailto:ny...@arrl.net>

[BVARC] I oppose HR 555

2017-01-19 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Gentlemen, I am a radio amateur. I have successfully operated within my HOA controlled subdivision since 2008 without any consequences. However, the provisions of HR 555 would require me to get approval from my HOA for my existing antennas. If the HOA should not approve them, I would ha

Re: [BVARC] is har still open for repairs?

2017-01-14 Thread K5HM via BVARC
www.hamrepair.com 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of terry leatherland via BVARC Sent: Saturday, J

Re: [BVARC] Dress

2017-01-13 Thread K5HM via BVARC
TO all Banquet Attendees: Welcome The dress for this event is casual. There is ample free parking next to the restaurant When you enter the restaurant, please proceed upstairs to the Trentino Room There is an elevator for people who need assistance. Have Fun. 73, Ron, K

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Banquet January 13th

2017-01-07 Thread K5HM via BVARC
If you have not made a reservation for the BVARC Banquet on Jan. 13th , you still have a few more days. Due to the overwhelming response to the event, I decided to extend the time for reservations until JANUARY 10th . Remember you must have your reservation in by close of business on that

Re: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, January 5th, 2017

2017-01-06 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Roy is correct. All you need to do is click on the link to see the address. It is not Bayland Park 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behal

[BVARC] BVARC Banquet January 13th

2017-01-06 Thread K5HM via BVARC
If you have not made a reservation for the BVARC Banquet on Jan. 13th , you still have a few more days. Due to the overwhelming response to the event, I decided to extend the time for reservations until December 10th . Remember you must have your reservation in by close of business on that date.

[BVARC] Banquet Reservations

2017-01-04 Thread K5HM via BVARC
The deadline for making a banquet reservation is Saturday 1/7. If you are planning to attend the banquet and have not made reservations, please do it now. The cost is $30 per person. The affair will be held at Maggiano's Little Italy 2019 Post Oak Blvd. For more information got to the www.b

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Best book on learning CW - or, anyone can learn CW at any age, if taught properly

2016-12-28 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Technology will triumph all problems associated with learning CW. Many expert CW Ops use electronic keyers and keyboards. It is just a matter of time. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! F

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] I finally hit 2400 in DXCC Challenge!

2016-12-04 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Excellent. Not bad 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: tdxs-list [mailto:tdxs-list-bounces+k5hm.ron=gmail@tdxs.net] On Behalf Of Allen Brier N5XZ Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2016 8:

Re: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, December 3rd, 2016

2016-12-01 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Ok, will be there. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Mike Hardwick via BVARC Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2016 6:14 AM To: 'BRAZOS

Re: [BVARC] Elmer Needed for Flex 6300 Integration with N1MM+ & CW Skimmer

2016-11-30 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Talk to Al, N5XZ. He is on this reflector and also on the 146.940 repeater during drive time 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Resending K5DX AR Cluster Telnet Port Change

2016-11-24 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Nope: Its running To fix it in N1MM: Open the Telnet Window Select Clusters Tab Click Edit List button Scroll to K5DX Click on the URL for K5DX Change DXC.TDXS.NET:23 to DXC.TDXS.NET:7373 Click OK Click the Connect to TDXS button I also have it running in DXlabs Spot Collector. Just

Re: [BVARC] Sweepstakes 3030Scores

2016-11-22 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Jeff. Great job. Sounds like you had a good experience. Couple of suggestions for your next time. Try N1MM Logger instead of N3FJP. Its free software. You will find it requires fewer keystrokes to enter a contact. Especially if you use the Super Check Partial and Call History Files

Re: [BVARC] Are you interested in some non-competative on-the-air activity, and get a few new DX countries as a result.

2016-11-13 Thread K5HM via BVARC
IT is a well-known fact the female voice attracts more attention than the cacophony of male voices during a contest. I have often heard an operator say, “who’s the YL?” It is the higher pitch that makes the voice stand out. The same is true when trying to break a pile up on a popular DXped

[BVARC] Banquet Door prizes.

2016-11-12 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Fellow BVARC'ers IF anyone would like to donate a door prize to be given away at the Banquet on Jan 13, 2017, please let me know. IT does not have to be ham radio related. Last year, we had several bottles of wine and a nice gift basket. If you want to donate an electronic item, a simple

[BVARC] 2017 Annual Banquet Announcement

2016-11-12 Thread K5HM via BVARC
TO All BVARC'ers Coming soon! Sooner that you expect! The BVARC Annual Banquet is scheduled for Friday evening, January 13th. at Maggiano's Little Italy, 2010 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77056. Get ready for an evening of fun, frivolity fellowship and great food. So don't be sh

[BVARC] FW: Houston, we have a problem

2016-11-08 Thread K5HM via BVARC
>From Richard at Main Trading Co. Please read and take the survey. I did. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: Main Trading Company [mailto:rich...@maintradingcompany.com] Sent: Mon

Re: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, November 5th, 2016

2016-11-05 Thread K5HM via BVARC
(And I do know the other meaning.) Travis K5HTB - No trees were harmed in the production of this message, however, a great many electrons were terribly inconvenienced. _ From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > on behalf of K5HM via BVARC mailto

Re: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, November 5th, 2016

2016-11-04 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Roger 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Mike Hardwick via BVARC Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2016 7:07 PM To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEU

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Elections in November

2016-10-27 Thread K5HM via BVARC
I will run against Juliet Echo Romeo Romeo Yankee 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC Sent: Thursday,

Re: [BVARC] Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club General Meeting - Tomorrow, Thursday, October 13, 2016

2016-10-12 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Nikola Tesla 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 4:42 PM To: BRAZOS

Re: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, October 8th, 2016

2016-10-06 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Sorry, I cant make it . Will send you my notes 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Mike Hardwick via BVARC Sent: Thursday, Octobe

Re: [BVARC] W1AW/p QSL

2016-09-13 Thread K5HM via BVARC
4G LTE DROID On Sep 13, 2016 10:33 AM, K5HM via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: I finally received my W1AW/p QSL cards from the buro yesterday. Is anyone else still waiting? 73, Ron, K5HM <mailto:k5hm@gmail.com> k5hm@gmail.com <http://www.qrz.com/d

[BVARC] W1AW/p QSL

2016-09-13 Thread K5HM via BVARC
I finally received my W1AW/p QSL cards from the buro yesterday. Is anyone else still waiting? 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! ___ BVARC ma

Re: [BVARC] RM-11708: To my fellow CW, RTTY, and other narrow band digital mode users:

2016-08-21 Thread K5HM via BVARC
He is also a member of the NYU Amateur Radio Club, W2DSC and W2NYU 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC Se

Re: [BVARC] communications van

2016-08-18 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Hello Ralph, Here was my contact for the Hamfest. Major Ernie Branscum Liaison to FEMA Region VI Office: (602) 300-2416 Cell: (214) 497-2274 Cell (806) 239-7557 e-mail: ernest_brans...@uss.salvationarmy.org KD5WKQ 73, Ron, K5H

[BVARC] Flex Radio Linear amp.

2016-08-04 Thread K5HM via BVARC
For those of you who have not, here is a peek at the Flex Legal Limit Amp. http://www.flexradio.com/amateur-products/amplifier 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! __

Re: [BVARC] Dayton Hamvention Location

2016-08-01 Thread K5HM via BVARC
I’ll be there in 2017! 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of mark janzer via BVARC Sent: Monday, August 1, 2016 4:34 PM To: BRAZOS VAL

Re: [BVARC] Dayton Hamvention Location

2016-08-01 Thread K5HM via BVARC
No break on travel. Looks like we fly to Cincinnati or Dayton and drive. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via BVARC Sent

[BVARC] Dayton News

2016-07-29 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Dayton HamventionR 2017 News Update The Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) regrets to inform our many vendors, visitors and stakeholders that, unfortunately, HARA has announced the closing of their facility. We have begun execution of our contingency plan to move HamventionR 2017 to a new hom

[BVARC] Ride Share to Autin Hamfest

2016-07-28 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Looking for someone to do a rideshare to Austin hamfest Aug. 6th Saturday Leave Houston Oh Dark thirty on Saturday AM return around 5 PM same day. You drive or I drive; no matter ; we split the gas. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Win10 upgrade problem

2016-07-28 Thread K5HM via BVARC
That is why I tell my clients; never, ever buy version 1.0 of anything. Whether its Microsoft Windows, Flex-6000 radio or self-driving cars. You can always tell the pioneers by the arrows. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com ww

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Win10 upgrade problem

2016-07-27 Thread K5HM via BVARC
I have never had an issue upgrading to Win 10 but I did have to be patient and let the process work. Before you start, make sure that you have nothing else running. The upgrade process is not very good about updating its progress. So be prepared to leave it running and do something e

[BVARC] (no subject)

2016-07-22 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Test 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] On a separate note: Going to Mars

2016-07-17 Thread K5HM via BVARC
After listening to the Space Station talk at the last BVARC meeting, I am convinced that we should stop piddling around in near earth projects. We need to make the next big leap and set the goal to go to Mars “within the decade,” to paraphrase JFK. If we keep our eyes on the goal, all the

Re: [BVARC] Slightly Off Topic - SHTF - Water Budget - source of inexpensive jugs

2016-07-17 Thread K5HM via BVARC
That would be sewage. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 3:49 PM To: BRAZOS VALL

Re: [BVARC] Slightly Off Topic - SHTF - Water Budget - source of inexpensive jugs

2016-07-17 Thread K5HM via BVARC
We are now Way Off Topic. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jon Livingston kb0mnm via BVARC Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 3:21 PM

[BVARC] FW:: HRO takes over AES locations

2016-07-13 Thread K5HM via BVARC
I hadn’t seen this press release before. So FWIW http://www.hamradio.com/press-release.cfm 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: awl-...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:awl-...@yahoogroups.

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ: IARU HF World Championship

2016-07-10 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Did you forget the 5 Hr Energy shot? Maybe you should have doubled up? Great effort though. You missed the 1 Mil by a hair. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:b

Re: [BVARC] Call sign change

2016-07-09 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Every ham I know is proud of his call sign. It is unique to you. Nothing wrong with putting it out there. Congratulations on your vanity call sign, KG3JPP 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsi

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Fwd: Emailing: S1685_amended.pdf, S1685_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.pdf

2016-06-30 Thread K5HM via BVARC
If the federal law is passed, it won’t matter what we do in Texas. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC Sent:

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Fwd: Emailing: S1685_amended.pdf, S1685_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.pdf

2016-06-30 Thread K5HM via BVARC
I agree with the general dissatisfaction of the outcome, although I would not rush to judgement on the entire ARRL organization. There are many other good things that come out of the League. Unfortunately, politics is not their strong suit. The HOA's have a major lobbying group and our voice

Re: [BVARC] Kb5yta's dad

2016-06-27 Thread K5HM via BVARC
I first met Dwayne and his Dad in 1980, my first year on Breeders-Greeters at the HLSR. I will miss him. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] O

Re: [BVARC] FTDI Cable

2016-06-12 Thread K5HM via BVARC
I might have one. What connectors are on the ends? 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm     Excelsior! -Original Message- From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jo. L. Keener via BVARC Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2016 11:27 AM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: jo

Re: [BVARC] Transferring plates to new vehicle

2016-05-15 Thread K5HM via BVARC
I’ve done this twice now. Took the plates off the old car. The dealer handled the paper work on the new car. Drove off with paper plates, About a week later, dealer called. Went to dealer, picked up my new registration sticker Went home put on new sticker and my call sign plates. 73,

Re: [BVARC] Dinner before meeting

2016-05-12 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Don’t know but if you find out, let me know.pls. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of n5xz via BVARC Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 8:

[BVARC] FW: [DFWcontest] May 2-9 Contest Calendar

2016-05-04 Thread K5HM via BVARC
THIS WEEK'S CONTESTS Compiled by Bruce Horn, WA7BNM May 2 - 9, 2016 Edition The web versions of this contest calendar can be found at: http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/ You can also access a text version of the weekly calendar at: http

Re: [BVARC] Help

2016-04-29 Thread K5HM via BVARC
A great idea. Look forward to seeing you there. If you can’t find the Fountains Shjopping center, the Ihop is between the Hooters and Harley Davidson dealer. A great place to be. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db

Re: [BVARC] [Elecraft_K3] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

2016-04-14 Thread K5HM via BVARC
After reading the data sheet on the K-pod, I found the front panel utility connector in the K3. I didn't even know it was there. It is an RJ45 connector located on the bottom of the front panel. Between the VFO B and the RIT/XIT knobs. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm.

[BVARC] FW: [Elecraft_K3] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

2016-04-14 Thread K5HM via BVARC
The latest gadget from Elecraft http://www.elecraft.com/k-pod/k-pod.htm Very interesting 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:elecraft...@yahoo

Re: [BVARC] Monday Night Net Topic "Movies involving Ham Radio"

2016-04-11 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Glass Bottom Boat. Many may not know that one of the co-stars in that movie was Arthur Godfrey, K4LIB(SK).. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org]

Re: [BVARC] Meeting Presentation Topic Suggestions

2016-04-06 Thread K5HM via BVARC
a general survey for possible meeting topics to find out what folks wanted to know that they didn’t currently know. Yes, some were answered right there, but others sent to the VP for his knowledge. R From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of K5HM via BVARC Sent: Wedne

Re: [BVARC] Meeting Presentation Topic Suggestions

2016-04-06 Thread K5HM via BVARC
All of these are great questions but many cannot be clearly explained without a visual component. i.e., a slideshow or power point. Some are simply one sentence answers. Most require preparation to properly answer. Next week is my turn in the bucket. I am going to tackle one or two of

Re: [BVARC] 4 tables remain for the Hamfest

2016-03-20 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Yo Skip. I remember seeing you at the hamfest. I'm glad you had a good time. See you next year. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Beha

[BVARC] FW: The Greater Houston Hamfest this Weekend

2016-03-20 Thread K5HM via BVARC
73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: Main Trading Company [mailto:rich...@maintradingcompany.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 6:24 PM To: k5hm@gmail.com Subject: The Greater

Re: [BVARC] About Friday at the hamfest

2016-03-20 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Cancel request. A ride has been located. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: K5HM [mailto:k5hm@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 12:36 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO

[BVARC] FW: About Friday at the hamfest

2016-03-19 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Todd, K1OD is looking for a ride to the Hamfest on Friday. He lives near Meyerland but can meet up somewhere along 59 if needed. His phone number is : 713-726-9392 Please help. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.c

Re: [BVARC] Amateur Radio Parity Act

2016-03-04 Thread K5HM via BVARC
On a voice vote on February 11, the US House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, chaired by Rep Greg Walden, W7EQI, sent H.R. 1301 to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee with a favorable report for further consideration.

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] (no subject)

2016-02-28 Thread K5HM via BVARC
I roger that. Mobile HF antennas are antiques. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: tdxs-list [mailto:tdxs-list-bounces+k5hm.ron=gmail@tdxs.net] On Behalf Of rhil...@sdicgm.com Se

[BVARC] Hamfest Workshop

2016-02-15 Thread K5HM via BVARC
We are doing a building workshop on Hamfest Friday. I need to borrow a J-38 or equivalent key and some inexpensive headphones for that day. If you are willing to let me borrow these items please email me and I will arrange for pick up and return. 73, Ron Litt, K5HM

Re: [BVARC] Tech Support

2016-02-10 Thread K5HM via BVARC
B Cc: Bruce Subject: Re: [BVARC] Tech Support i am still running wife 1.0 and it has been working great for me since 1977. the two apps, son 1.0 and daughter 1.0 were both uninstalled and only wife 1.0 running at my house. 73...bruce On 2/9/2016 10:22 PM, K5HM via BVARC wrote: Dear Tech Suppo

[BVARC] Tech Support

2016-02-09 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Dear Tech Support: Last year I upgraded from Girlfriend 7.0 to Wife 1.0, and I observed that the program runs a unexpected process, Child 0.23 Beta that takes a lot of space and important resources. The instructions did not mention this process. . Furthermore, Wife 1.0 attempts to uninsta

[BVARC] VP8STI

2016-01-25 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Ham Radio is not stamp collecting. Weather has gotten ugly on Thule Island…. Per DX World - NEW UPDATE @ 12:00z - At 11:00z today, VP8LP spoke with an operator at VP8STI who reported that the intention is still to continue onto South Georgia to operate as planned. They plan to remain

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] VP8STI from DXWorld.net

2016-01-24 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Ahhh! The Antarctic Summer. Come home safe guys! 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: tdxs-list [mailto:tdxs-list-bounces+k5hm.ron=gmail@tdxs.net] On Behalf Of Glenn Anderson Se

Re: [BVARC] vp8sti peaking on 20m

2016-01-20 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Yep, some of us are lucky :) 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of David S.Siegel via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 5:59 P

Re: [BVARC] vp8sti

2016-01-19 Thread K5HM via BVARC
They were 59 yesterday about 2 PM Local Time on 15 m 21.285 MHz. They were split up 5 – 10 Took a while to find the sweet spot in the pileup but you can get through 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] FW: [RTTY] South Sandwich Island

2016-01-18 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Yes, its summer in Antarctica! 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! -Original Message- From: tdxs-list [mailto:tdxs-list-bounces+k5hm.ron=gmail@tdxs.net] On Behalf Of Glenn Anderson Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 12:37 PM To: 'TDXS Reflector' ; 'BR

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Great link for information on Ham subjects.

2016-01-14 Thread K5HM via BVARC
Rick, I still have my ARRL License Manual from 1964 and a copy of the Radio Amateur Call Book from 1957 if you would like to read it :) I would like to find a copy of the ARRL License Manual from 1954; my Novice year. But no luck so far. I do have the 1954 ARRL Handbook though – notihng b

[BVARC] Amateur Radio PArit Act HR 1301 Scheduled for Hearing on January 12th

2016-01-10 Thread K5HM via BVARC
In case you did not know ... send more letters! http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-president-urges-blast-of-support-for-senate-version-of-amateur-radio-parity-act -- Forwarded message -- From: Henderson, Dan N1ND Date: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 9:23 AM Subject: HR 1301 Scheduled for Hea

[BVARC] 2016 Annual Awards Banquest

2016-01-10 Thread K5HM via BVARC
The reservation link for the 2016 banquet is now closed. For those of you who are attending the banquet, you are in for a treat. In addition to great food at Maggiano's you will be entertained by your host, me. We are fortunate to have Dr. Pat Reiff as our guest speaker. Dr Pat, W5TAR is an acco

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