Re: [BVARC] new icom 7760

Yeah, it looks like an upgraded 7700 what I was thinking about getting before the 7610 I don’t know if the price tag on it but I want oneSent from my iPhoneOn Aug 25, 2024, at 10:28 PM, Chris Medlin via BVARC wrote: NEW Icom IC-7760: Features, Specs & Price Revealed! (youtube.com) _

Re: [BVARC] End fed sloper

From what I’ve been told you need about 50 foot of coax would be a good counterpoise for an fed. That’s what I use. It worked well.Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 22, 2024, at 3:36 AM, Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via BVARC wrote: What is a counterpoise? And is it required for an end fed sloper antenna?

Re: [BVARC] New RFI problem

Is that why the noise floor was bouncing up and down like waves on the ocean this weekend?Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 17, 2024, at 7:36 PM, Stephen Flowers via BVARC wrote:No.  Band conditions have been outstanding except when there’s a solar flare storm.StephenOn Aug 17, 2024, at 2:49 PM, ralph ph

Re: [BVARC] Hurricane Buryl Lessons Learned

If you just check in every morning on the drive, craze net, we discuss all kinds of feelings and thoughtsSent from my iPhoneOn Jul 15, 2024, at 3:13 PM, N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer via BVARC wrote:Richard yeah I think a lesson learned topic is a good round table discussion. If you were going to pla

Re: [BVARC] Field Day Operating Slot List

how do we sign up On Tue, May 28, 2024 at 8:53 AM Allen Brier via BVARC wrote: > Coming your way soon! Be ready to sign up for your operating slot(s) at > Field Day later in June. > > > > 73, > > > > Allen R. Brier N5XZ > > 1515 Windloch Lane > > Richmond, TX 77406 > > 713-705-4801 > > > > >

Re: [BVARC] Please explain this end fed antenna

I do believe it would be best to go to a 64 to 1 ballon I believe it’s 64 to one I could be wrong rather than the 49 to one for that wire if you got the space try it I haveSent from my iPhoneOn May 7, 2024, at 8:24 PM, Michael Shanks wrote:If I remember correctly, my NF half wave for 180 was 262

Re: [BVARC] Please explain this end fed antenna

If I remember correctly, my NF half wave for 180 was 262 with a 49 one ballon about 20 foot to 37 foot up in the air worked well with that much wire in the air. You’d be surprised what you can hear.Sent from my iPhoneOn May 6, 2024, at 7:08 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: Also, if the main po

Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

Don’t forget about the pre- POTA rag chew tonight on 40 mSent from my iPhoneOn Feb 24, 2024, at 11:55 AM, David Kunetka via BVARC wrote:Won’t be able to make it this time due to medical issues. Did a POTA at Stephen F Austin last week. Made 20 contacts. Will try to contact tonight on 40m. What ti

Re: [BVARC] Tube testing

EPO Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 17, 2024, at 11:55 AM, Andre Pollard via BVARC wrote: > > I am currently restoring my old Heathkit HW-100. It was working the last > use, around 1980 or so. Checking out resistors and changing electrolytics. > > I want to check the tubes. Anyone know if a vend

Re: [BVARC] Pre-hamfest offering

I’ll be interested in LMR 600. I plan on going to the meeting so if you bring it, I will get it from you then KI5NPMSent from my iPhoneOn Feb 4, 2024, at 10:04 AM, Jack VanDemark via BVARC wrote: Scott: If not spoken for I would like the two rolls of RG8X. Let me know!

Re: [BVARC] the phase out of landline phone service

Yeah, I’ve had a landline for years and I don’t plan on getting rid of it anytime soon but unfortunately they decide to pull it. They’re gonna pull it.Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 8, 2024, at 1:39 PM, Chris Medlin via BVARC wrote: I heard this story in the news this week.. that landline phone

Re: [BVARC] Changes to the POTA Event

Just to get my two cents on Richard’s email Richard is right there’s a lot of people that got a lot of hurt feelings in this club and ideas if they think should be seen but if everybody just gets mad and bitches and complains that nothing gets done so we need to find some sort of compromise to w

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Awards Banquet - Update

On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 01:03:50 PM CST, Michael Shanks via BVARC wrote: When you look at the numbers, we are probably one of the largest clubs in Texas with the membership is high as we have what 300+ that we shoul

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Awards Banquet - Update

When you look at the numbers, we are probably one of the largest clubs in Texas with the membership is high as we have what 300+ that we should have more participation from our members so I guess the big question would be why do we have such low turnout in these events, banquet field day, ham fest,

Re: [BVARC] Wanted 25ft of rg8x or similar coax

EPO down on Fondren they have some shorter lengths of coaxSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 28, 2023, at 2:53 PM, David Lira via BVARC wrote:Thanks all for the recommendation, that's the exactly the kind of place I was looking for. I called, ordered and will pick up some coax from them tomorrow. Easy pea

Re: [BVARC] TQP Club member county list build

KI5NP Mike Comal countySent from my iPhoneOn Sep 12, 2023, at 11:08 AM, anthony moro via BVARC wrote:W5LIC and KI5RLZ, Anthony and KristyOn Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 11:06 AM Wes Harris via BVARC wrote:W5WES - Comanche CountrySent from my iPhoneOn Sep 12, 2023, at 10:51 AM, Joseph Be

Re: [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

Did China get it? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 11, 2023, at 9:32 AM, Craig Coussens via BVARC wrote: > >  > Thank you Walter, that was a fascinating flight! Craig/K8CPC > > From: BVARC On Behalf Of Walter Holmes via BVARC > Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:32 PM > To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEU

Re: [BVARC] 2023 Field Day Photos

I like you took a lot of pictures are Mike good job?Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 6, 2023, at 11:49 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote:Thanks Mike! Great photos! Really captures the level of activity and the highlights from the event. Looking forward to using these (if that's ok) for Field Day promos ne

Re: [BVARC] Raspberry Pi Digipeater - anyone with experience?

Well Terry it looks like you’re gonna have to give a class on this or somebody is don’t we have room in the place where the testing is doneSent from my iPhoneOn Jul 11, 2023, at 11:09 AM, Ido Samuelson via BVARC wrote:👍On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 5:19 PM terry leatherland via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Raspberry Pi Digipeater - anyone with experience?

Put me on that ZOOM list I want to learn KI5NPMike On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 5:19 PM terry leatherland via BVARC wrote: > Sounds like I have started a HAm R-pi club of sorts inside BVARC :-) > I received 3 responses. I'll cook up a group zoom to talk things soon. > > > Terry Leatherland, K5PGF > 2

Re: [BVARC] Field day

My favorite part was hanging out with my buddy Dwayne and all the others I met on the waySent from my iPhoneOn Jun 26, 2023, at 3:55 PM, Leslie Bartosh via BVARC wrote: James:That is an outstanding endorsement.73Leslie

Re: [BVARC] Spec-ops Training #3 POSTPONED

Awe glad I checked my e-mail thanks for the heads upSent from my iPhoneOn Jun 19, 2023, at 4:38 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote:Hello all,Unfortunately Rick W5RH has had an emergency and will not be able to attend the training tonight. So we'll postpone until he is next available. I will go ahead

Re: [BVARC] Study material for the Extra exam

Youtube ARRL extra class that did a great job Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 19, 2023, at 2:34 PM, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC > wrote: > > Looking to study for the Extra exam. What are some good web based study > guides?Looking for the one's where they give the question and ONLY > corre

Re: [BVARC] General Meeting May 11th - RSVP for Food

Count me in KI5NPMSent from my iPhoneOn May 7, 2023, at 10:24 AM, Ambrose E Fawcett III via BVARC wrote:I will be there.  I want the BBQ brisket, no sour cream, with or without black beans on the baked potato.See menu below.Pump, WA5CYI-Original Message-From: Mike Hardwick via BVARC To: B

[BVARC] Canceled event: Greater Houston Hamfest @ Fri Mar 1 - Sat Mar 2, 2024 (bvarc@bvarc.org)

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[BVARC] Invitation: Greater Houston Hamfest @ Fri Mar 1 - Sat Mar 2, 2024 (bvarc@bvarc.org)

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Re: [BVARC] Great coax info for the neophyte (and experienced) members of the club.

thanks Rick On Mon, Jan 16, 2023 at 5:48 PM Denny Adelung via BVARC wrote: > All is very helpful to us newbies to the hobby and as you mention, there > are endless details that we’re confronted with. These resources are very > important and I’d recommend that all of us new guys find an Elmer to

Re: [BVARC] Entire Collection of Radio Hotel Tech papers now on BVARC Website

Looks like I have a lot of reading to do thanks Eddie Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2023, at 5:30 PM, ki5lic--- via BVARC wrote: >  > Thank you Eddie. Now I can read them when I like. Looks good buddy. > > Sent from Mail App on Android > > On Wed, Jan 4, 2023 at 4:06 PM, Eddie Runner via BV

Re: [BVARC] Are these emails real?

I believe it is a net list and nodes for a win link Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 23, 2022, at 3:41 PM, Michael Shanks wrote: > > I believe that email is from Mike W6QAT or something like that so you talk > to him every now and then on the net > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 23, 2022, at

Re: [BVARC] Are these emails real?

I believe that email is from Mike W6QAT or something like that so you talk to him every now and then on the net Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 23, 2022, at 1:39 PM, cw3sting via BVARC wrote: > > FYI for all; > > The below sites offer free analysis of suspicious files and web links: > > (spa

Re: [BVARC] Wanted used 2 meter mobile with antenna

A good low budget 2 m rig with antenna QB 25 radioddity makes ti. Just make sure you keep it out of the Sun does not like Heat On Sat, Aug 13, 2022, 8:24 AM Leslie Bartosh via BVARC wrote: > Hi Marvin: > I do not have a 2 meter rig for you but wish to express my congratulations > to you on pass

Re: [BVARC] FW: [District-14] INFO: Solar Weather info (Ionosondes)

Thank you Robin On Thu, Dec 16, 2021, 5:34 PM KJ Anderson via BVARC wrote: > Holy usefulness, Batman!! Check this out. Any other sites like this? > > > > *-* > > *KJ Anderson* > > 253-380-2636 > > www.linkedin.com/in/scrumnerd > > > > *From:* dis

Re: [BVARC] Repeat note about a new e-book about Z Matching

Wow more things for me to learn I love this hobby thanks On Tue, Sep 7, 2021, 6:36 PM Travis Burgess via BVARC wrote: > Thanks, > > Travis > > -- > *From:* BVARC on behalf of Rick Hiller via > BVARC > *Sent:* Tuesday, September 7, 2021 6:17 PM > *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY

Re: [BVARC] Ham plumbers

I deal with plumbing issues all the time I could probably help you On Wed, Jun 30, 2021, 5:41 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > Just ask the question > Lots of hands on experience in lots of different areas within the club > membership. > > Sent from my i-Thingamajig > > On Jun 30, 2021, at

Re: [BVARC] (no subject)

enna is a > Windom. > > 73, Keith NM5G > > On Thursday, June 17, 2021, 03:42:09 PM CDT, Michael Shanks via BVARC < > bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > > > Sorry I should have mentioned I'm looking to build an HF multiband antenna > > On Thu, Jun 17, 2021, 3:39 PM M

Re: [BVARC] (no subject)

Sorry I should have mentioned I'm looking to build an HF multiband antenna On Thu, Jun 17, 2021, 3:39 PM Michael Shanks via BVARC wrote: > I'm looking for some advice on a antenna project that I'm working on. My > question is is it better to have your Balun at the base o

[BVARC] (no subject)

I'm looking for some advice on a antenna project that I'm working on. My question is is it better to have your Balun at the base of the antenna or at the feed point of your antenna elements? Second question is what is better in in fed or a fan dipole? Mike ki5npm _

Re: [BVARC] W5RH BigGive Away. CANCELLED!!!!!!

Virus-free. > www.avast.com > <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> > <#m_-2753944521473522749_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 12:25 PM Mi

Re: [BVARC] W5RH BigGive Away. CANCELLED!!!!!!

content=webmail&utm_term=link> > <#m_-7697445081281913438_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 12:25 PM Michael Shanks via BVARC > wrote: > >> Yes >> >> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 12:19 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC >> wrot

Re: [BVARC] W5RH BigGive Away. CANCELLED!!!!!!

Yes On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 12:19 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > What power connector is on a 720? 6 pin molex? > > Sent from my i-Thingamajig > > On Jun 6, 2021, at 11:57 AM, Michael Shanks via BVARC > wrote: > > I am looking for a power connection for a icom ic

Re: [BVARC] Lightning Strike Prevention

The best lighting protection was the 5 bucks I spent on my membership in BVARC. As a new ham the amount of information that all the members have passed along has been great. My education of of this great hobby has been expanded and improve. I want to thank all the members of BVARC for the willingne

Re: [BVARC] PL259 to SMA male connector

Electronic parts Outlet on Fondren and West Park he should have everything you need and more very interesting store On Thu, May 13, 2021, 12:25 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC wrote: > I thought I would try this before going to mail order to find just one > connector. > > I need a PL259 to SMA male co