Re: [BVARC] Hello, all.

2021-01-21 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
Every time I changed jobs, due to being laid off, or whatever, my wife told me it was for the better in the long run. And, you know, she was right! The last time I was laid off, I met up with an old buddy and we started a business. Five years later we had made almost 6 million. 73, Keit

Re: [BVARC] Ohmmeter

2021-01-18 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
Ohmmeter has found a new home. From: BVARC On Behalf Of Keith NM5G via BVARC Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 9:18 AM To: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Cc: kdut...@sbcglobal.net Subject: [BVARC] Ohmmeter I have a Valhalla Scientific 4100ATC Digital Ohmmeter. I cannot figure out how to

[BVARC] Ohmmeter

2021-01-18 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
I have a Valhalla Scientific 4100ATC Digital Ohmmeter. I cannot figure out how to use it. I got it from the late George Edwards K5VUU. I understand It can measure ultra-low resistances, such as transformer windings, or random lengths of wire. I do not plan to put it to use. If you want it, com

Re: [BVARC] OT: High End Audio Equipment FOR SALE

2020-12-24 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
I was into high end stereo equipment from 1970 to 1980. I still have this amp in the family room: https://www.ebay.com/p/1824616512 I wonder if it still works. Should I try to turn it on, or is there a procedure, such as used on old ham radio tube amps, to bring up using a Variac? Feedback

[BVARC] Sky View Tonight

2020-12-21 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
Southwest sky will have Jupiter and Saturn from 6:30 to 7:30 tonight. 73, Keith NM6G Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] VHF/UHF Analyzer

2020-12-12 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
Subject: Re: [BVARC] VHF/UHF Analyzer Keith, How much do you want for it? It is a fairly expensive piece of kit if it's what I think it is. Ron KE4DRF On Sat, Dec 12, 2020 at 1:05 PM Keith NM5G via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: During inventory of the shack I found

Re: [BVARC] VHF/UHF Analyzer

2020-12-12 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
It has a new home. From: BVARC On Behalf Of Keith NM5G via BVARC Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2020 1:06 PM To: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Cc: kdut...@sbcglobal.net Subject: [BVARC] VHF/UHF Analyzer During inventory of the shack I found an AEA VHF/UHF Analyzer. As far as I know, it

[BVARC] VHF/UHF Analyzer

2020-12-12 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
During inventory of the shack I found an AEA VHF/UHF Analyzer. As far as I know, it works fine. I purchased it many years ago at Ham-Com in Arlington. I planned to use it for repeater operation. I no longer have a repeater. Model 5002-1000, Serial Number 01458. Let me know if you would like to

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

2020-12-10 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
Welcome Kori. Thanks for the bio. You and I have similar interests. My formal education ended with a degree in Physics and Math, with a minor in Physical Chemistry, back in 1968. Spent 154 semester hours in this pursuit. In my senior year I took a course called celestial mechanics given

Re: [BVARC] Mail forwarding services?

2020-12-09 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
1. Buy a hand gun. 2. Learn how to use it. 3. Get a handgun carry license 4. Install security devices to let you know when someone is on your property. 5. Feel secure. 73, Keith NM5G From: BVARC On Behalf Of Ravi Patrick Ratnala via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, Decembe

[BVARC] Texas QSO Party Results - 2020

2020-12-09 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
The scores from the Texas QSO Party held September 12 and 13, 2020 are posted on the TQP web site: https://www.txqp.net/ 73, Keith NM5G TQP Coordinator Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailma

Re: [BVARC] IC-746 and IC-7300 boxes, like new, free

2020-12-06 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
I would like to have the 7300 box. 73, Keith NM5G From: BVARC On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 5:10 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: John Chauvin Subject: [BVARC] IC-746 and IC-7300 boxes, like new, free I'm cleaning out some storage. I w

Re: [BVARC] Quality (i.e. Amphenol) UHF 90 Adapters

2020-12-02 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
I have 10 Amphenol UHF M-F elbows. Also have a bunch of N M-F elbows. 73, Keith From: BVARC On Behalf Of Allen Brier via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 1:55 PM To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' ; 'TDXS List' ; 'CTDXCC List List' Cc: n...@earthlink.net Subject: [BVARC] Quali

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [NewHams] RF Connectors / test equipment connectors from WA1MBA

2020-11-25 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
This is true if you are talking VHF/UHF. When talking HF, PL259 is the preferred connector. BTW, all connections placed outdoor should be sealed against moisture. I know of no connector that is water resistant enough to prevent eventual moisture intrusion, a definite performance killer.

Re: [BVARC] Dragon Crew all hams

2020-11-16 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
Victor is my student. He passed the exam after two days of training at NASA in 2018. I have trained a total of 5 astronauts so far. I wrote a report that was published in the July 2020 issue CWops newsletter: https://cwops.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/solid-copy-2020.07.2.pdf 73, Keith

[BVARC] TuneMatic Screwdriver Antenna Tuner For Sale

2020-11-07 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
I bought one of these to use with my Tarheel antenna. Never installed. Will sell for $150. https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=11888 73, Keith NM5G Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] [CTDXCC] Yaesu FT857, FT897, FT100

2020-10-17 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
I was out running the fence line looking for what sounds like a regular click on 14.020. Responded as soon as I got back after an hour long search that revealed nothing. Need to do the run again tomorrow for the rest of the fence line. Have lots of inner fences on the 16 acres, 20 smaller pas

Re: [BVARC] Generator For Sale

2020-09-18 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
Generator is sold. From: BVARC On Behalf Of Keith NM5G via BVARC Sent: Friday, September 18, 2020 5:48 AM To: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Cc: kdut...@sbcglobal.net Subject: [BVARC] Generator For Sale Briggs and Stratton Storm Responder 5500 Paid $800. 30 foot cable, connectors and

[BVARC] Generator For Sale

2020-09-18 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
Briggs and Stratton Storm Responder 5500 Paid $800. 30 foot cable, connectors and circuit breaker to wire into breaker bob, cost $250. Sell both for $450, pickup here. Will help install locally. 73, Keith NM5G Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club B

Re: [BVARC] FS: OCF Dipole

2020-09-15 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
Antenna is sold. From: BVARC On Behalf Of Keith NM5G via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 1:50 PM To: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Cc: kdut...@sbcglobal.net Subject: [BVARC] FS: OCF Dipole <https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/bmt-dx-ocf> https://www.dxengineering.com

[BVARC] FS: OCF Dipole

2020-09-15 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/bmt-dx-ocf I have this antenna, the Buckmaster 7 band OCF dipole. It is like new. It was used this year for Field Day. It will go on eBay for $175 plus shipping. Will sell local pickup for $150. 73, Keith NM5G ___

Re: [BVARC] FCC Proposes to Reinstate Amateur Radio Service Fees

2020-08-30 Thread Keith NM5G via BVARC
> Oh, and only a $1000 for an HF radio??? I bought a repack IC-7300 from MTC for $1000, tax and shipping included. Plus, I got a $100 rebate check from Icom a month later. 73, Keith NM5G From: BVARC On Behalf Of Michael Amos via BVARC Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2020 5:19 PM To: BRAZOS