Re: [BVARC] BVARC General Membership Meeting

2024-10-05 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
It hasn’t been changed. It is still at 5 PM tomorrow. Chuck was just asking if we could change it to 4 PM.Mike Hardwick.On Oct 5, 2024, at 3:10 PM, Mike Hardwick wrote:Yes Mike Hardwick.On Oct 5, 2024, at 3:06 PM, Kori Rahman wrote:When was the meeting time changed? I will be at work until 5pm

Re: [BVARC] BVARC General Membership Meeting

2024-10-05 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Yes Mike Hardwick.On Oct 5, 2024, at 3:06 PM, Kori Rahman wrote:When was the meeting time changed? I will be at work until 5pm so cannot attend at 4pm.Thanks,Kori Rahman, WX5KRBrazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubVice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W TrusteeCell: (770) 298 8516kori...@gmail.comOn Sat

Re: [BVARC] September BVARC NewsLetter

2024-09-09 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Roy, Jeff will send out the meeting info later today or tomorrow morning.  MikeN5VCX On Monday, September 9, 2024 at 03:27:25 PM CDT, Roy Storey via BVARC wrote: Hi Eddie, Question: Where in the Bvarc Beacon can I find the info to join the zoom for member meetings. In several places

Re: [BVARC] August Newsletter and Meeting ?????

2024-08-08 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Newsletter to be posted shortly. Mike N5VCX On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:37:31 AM CDT, John Denison via BVARC wrote: Donovan how did you get a copy of the newsletter? The link for the August newsletter hasn't been posted at BVARC.org yet. 73 John Denison KD5YOU On 8/8/2024 9:4

Re: [BVARC] August Newsletter and Meeting ?????

2024-08-08 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Ice Cream Social will be held tonight at 7 pm. It will be presented by the BVARC food team and there will be vanilla and chocolate ice cream with your choices of toppings and extras.  Hope to see you there.  MikeN5VCX On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 09:44:28 AM CDT, Donovan Balli via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Tower, 80' tall

2024-07-22 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Please do not call the number that Pump listed. It is a bad number and the people have been receiving calls all day. Hopefully Pump will repost the correct number. Mike Hardwick. > On Jul 22, 2024, at 3:20 PM, wa5cyi--- via BVARC wrote: > >  > Ricky Rizzo has a 80 foot tall tower in 10 foot

[BVARC] Volunteers Needed for Support - Hurricane Beryl

2024-07-09 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Sorry for the late notice but it has been a busy day. So Many of you in the club have been asking about helping provide communications for support for Hurricane Beryl relief. Here is you chance to provide that support whether you are in ARES, RACES, or no group what-so-ever. As you can s

[BVARC] Fwd: ICS-205 for Severe Weather Update

2024-07-07 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
This is only information I have seen from ARES. Mike Hardwick. Begin forwarded message: > From: jawalt...@comcast.net > Date: July 7, 2024 at 3:38:48 AM MST > To: n5...@att.net > Subject: ICS-205 for Severe Weather Update > >  > July 7, 2024 > > Hello EC’s, DEC’s and other interested parties,

Re: [BVARC] Field Day Totals

2024-06-25 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
I know the totals are being worked on and once everything is verified, Richard will send out an e-mail with the numbers. Mike Hardwick > On Jun 25, 2024, at 1:20 PM, Ronnie via BVARC wrote: > >  > Does anyone know the totals for Field Day. That question has been asked > several times on th

Re: [BVARC] meeting

2024-06-13 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Yes Mike Hardwick. > On Jun 13, 2024, at 3:46 PM, Robert Polinski via BVARC > wrote: > >  > Is there a club meeting tonight? > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinf

Re: [BVARC] 8pm - 2 meter net - Museum Ships Weekend Event

2024-05-31 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
146.94 repeater On Friday, May 31, 2024 at 06:46:28 PM CDT, mark janzer via BVARC wrote: We'll be on the air from the Galveston Naval Museum, aboard the USS Stewart, for this evenings 2m net.A contact with the Museum counts as two "points" as you will be communicating with the USS St

Re: [BVARC] Field Day Kick-Off Meeting

2024-05-29 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Greater Houston HamFest ZOOM meeting Thursday evening 7 pm On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 09:03:11 PM CDT, Chris Medlin via BVARC wrote: Theres a hamfest on Thursday? Where?   From: BVARC On Behalf Of Jeff Greer via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 8:34 PM To: Scott Medbury ; BR

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Dinner at Saltgrass Tomorrow!

2024-05-28 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
No it is not. Come on out. Mike Hardwick. > On May 28, 2024, at 5:19 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: > > Is an rsvp required? > Sent from my iPhone > >>> On May 28, 2024, at 4:43 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC >>> wrote: >>> >> I will be

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Dinner at Saltgrass Tomorrow!

2024-05-28 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
I will be there. Mike Hardwick. > On May 28, 2024, at 4:24 PM, David Morefield via BVARC > wrote: > >  > I am planning to go, anyone else going :) > David Morefield > > Owner - Fluffyshotme Photography > > da...@fluffyshotme.com > > 281-960-5253 mobile > > > > > > > >> On Mon, May

Re: [BVARC] Meeting audio

2024-04-12 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Thanks for the suggestions. What I want to do is have a couple of wireless mics - one for the presenter and one for the person on the podium. I think that will help with the audio. Mike Hardwick. > On Apr 12, 2024, at 5:39 PM, John Parmalee via BVARC wrote: > >  > Mike, I live a couple of

Re: [BVARC] local radio shop recommendations

2024-04-09 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
omething were to happen to it, I would send it back to Yaesu for repair. >> They aren’t in the business of screwing over the folks who buy their radios. >> >> >> >> Steve >> >> KG5ICR >> >> >> >> From: BVARC On Behalf Of

Re: [BVARC] local radio shop recommendations

2024-04-09 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
I would send it to Yaesu. They have the right parts, know how to work on the equipment and have a warranty. Mike Hardwick. > On Apr 9, 2024, at 5:30 PM, Jason Althaus via BVARC wrote: > >  > Looking for recommendations for a local radio shop to replace the finals in > my yaesu ft-991a. > >

Re: [BVARC] TIME TO RENEW MEMBERSHIP

2024-03-05 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Robert Gardner is an SK. A relative sent me an e-mail telling me he has passed away. He said he also wants to sell his equipment.  On Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 01:43:43 PM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: | # | Name | Call Sign | Expire | ACTIVITY | | 1  | Robert Gardner  | W1RDG  |

[BVARC] 2024 Greater Houston HamFest - Its a Wrap!

2024-03-04 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
The 2024 Greater Houston HamFest is done and dusted as my Aussie friends would say. It was a great event and from what I have heard, everyone had a great time over the two days. I want to mention that the Greater Houston HamFest was a success due the great volunteers from BVARC. I want to thank

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Greter Houston HamFest

2024-03-01 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
bject: Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Greter Houston HamFest > > Hello, > > I bought a ticket, paid via paypal, but I have not received something I can > print that looks like a ticket. > > Suggestions? > > 73, Rob, KC5RET > > > > Virus-free.www.avast.com >

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Greter Houston HamFest

2024-02-28 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
T, AUXCOMM, NREMT #E3525310 > Tomball, Texas > https://wa5lee.com > Pronouns: Him/He > HCOHSEM AUXCOMM > > From: BVARC On Behalf Of John Denison via BVARC > Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:24 PM > To: Mike Hardwick via BVARC > Cc: John Denison > Subject: Re: [B

[BVARC] Fwd: Greter Houston HamFest

2024-02-28 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
The Greater Houston HamFest is only two days away from opening its doors this Friday at noon. Please come out to enjoy the event Friday and Saturday with the various vendors from across Texas and surrounding states. Ham Radio Outlet will be back again this year so please stop by their tables and t

[BVARC] Volunteers Needed - Greater Houston HamFest

2024-02-25 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Volunteers Needed – Greater Houston HamFest   Needing volunteers for two critical areas.   1.   Table Set-up and Tear-down   A scheduling conflict has recently arisen with the group whoset up the tables and the podium at the Greater Houston HamFest.  Three to four people are needed to

Re: [BVARC] COLLINS S LINE SET UP

2024-02-17 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
John, There is a Collins S line group on Facebook and I believe they can give you the info you are looking for.  This would be better than lugging stuff around and fighting with low ballers.  MikeN5VCX On Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 12:56:44 PM CST, John Holmes via BVARC wrote: I

Re: [BVARC] Renewal

2024-02-11 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
You can renew your membership on the BVARC web site at Join/Renew/Change - Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club through PayPal | | | | | | | | | | | Join/Renew/Change - Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC Membership Form JOIN / RENEW / CHANGE PDF Version to Mail Membership Details R

Re: [BVARC] BVARC BoD Meeting

2024-01-31 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
The ZOOM meeting is open to all BVARC members. It is not meant to hide or deceive. The ZOOM meetings allow the BOD and members to meet without driving and makes better use of a person's time.  The question of having a face-to-face meeting was voted on again in 2022 and ZOOM was approved. It can

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Please Identify this antenna ?

2024-01-24 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
I just put one up for the local channels. Mike Hardwick. > On Jan 24, 2024, at 8:57 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > > Vhf. Uhf. Tv. Log periodic / yagi. Mfg by Winegard maybe. With a 300 to > 75 ohm matching xfmr. > Your question shows how rare these things are anymore. Used to be e

[BVARC] Misplaced Club Equipment

2024-01-23 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
As Winter Field Day fast approaches, equipment is being gathered for a successful event. Unfortunately a couple of items appear to be missing - a set of HF splitters, cables and a case. If anyone remembers where the splitter may be hiding, please let myself, Bill W5VOM, Kori WX5KR or Anthony W5L

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Awards Banquet - Update

2024-01-12 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Thank you Eddie for the compliment. However, there are so many people that work hard for the club and the hobby I cannot take all the credit. A list of the club members that are active in the club functions are: Kori WX5KR    Club Vice President, KK5W Call Sign Trustee and POTA coor

Re: [BVARC] Banquet

2024-01-11 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Last year there were meals last year at the banquet. I had planned on 60 meals this year but only 37 meals were purchased.  Mike Hardwick   On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 04:34:19 PM CST, Mike Knerr via BVARC wrote: About how many total tickets were sold for the past banquets? Mike K

Re: [BVARC] banquet overpriced?

2024-01-11 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
riced?   Cleburne Cafeteria is at 3606 Bissonnet Great Place, Bissonnet and Edloe.   Chuck Hale KF5UXP   From: Mike Hardwick via BVARC Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2024 8:51 AM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Mike Hardwick Subject: Re: [BVARC] banquet overpriced?   Looks like great food. W

Re: [BVARC] banquet oVeRpRiCeD?

2024-01-11 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Actually the pricing was set-up several years ago to make Banquet self-supporting and that is how is has been for the last several years.  As for the past venues, let me bring up some of the issues that people said about those top venues Maggianos - Crowded, food delivered cold, wrong orders, fo

Re: [BVARC] banquet overpriced?

2024-01-11 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Looks like great food. Where is the location? MikeN5VCX On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 02:31:55 PM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: now this is $36.63 worth of food and looks delicious.  big greek salad.  green beans. brocoli. country steak ssmothered in onions with potatoes. t

Re: [BVARC] banquet overpriced?

2024-01-11 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
It is a great place for a meal but the Rosenberg location has been known for a not very clean facility. I checked for another location and the South Loop is currently closed.  I will put it down on the list though. Thanks for the input.  MikeN5VCX On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 08:45:07

[BVARC] BVARC Awards Banquet - Update

2024-01-08 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
I want to let everyone know that even though it was a great effort, we did not meet the minimum for the caterer for the BVARC Awards Banquet. So at this time the banquet on the 18th is cancelled. For those members that paid via PayPal, their money will be refunded. Those that paid by check, the

Re: [BVARC] Why not to use XYL

2024-01-07 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Rod, Thanks for the great info OM.  MikeN5VCX On Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 05:00:54 PM CST, Rod Neumann via BVARC wrote: regarding the proper meanings of: YL  OM and XYL and DR At the dawn of Ham Radio, it was the Flapper days... the 1920s.  Couples didn't "date".  They courted.  You

Re: [BVARC] 2024 BVARC Banquet - Food Ticket and Awards Nomination Update

2024-01-06 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
b and amateur radio.  Send your nominations to Mike Hardwick N5VCX or any other board member to be counted. Kori Rahman, WX5KR Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Fri, Jan 5, 2024 at 6:15 PM Mik

Re: [BVARC] 2024 BVARC Banquet - Food Ticket and Awards Nomination Update

2024-01-05 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
~~~ On 1/5/2024 4:12 AM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: I thought I would send out an update on the food ticket purchase for the BVARC Annual Awards Banquet - it has been disappointing to say the least. Less than 10% of the members have purchased meals. If you

[BVARC] 2024 BVARC Banquet - Food Ticket and Awards Nomination Update

2024-01-05 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Ithought I would send out an update on the food ticket purchase for the BVARCAnnual Awards Banquet - it has been disappointing to say the least. Less than10% of the members have purchased meals. If youare not aware on what the BVARC Annual Awards Banquet is, it is an event for clubmembers to m

[BVARC] BVARC Annual Banquet - Deadline - January 3rd, 2024

2024-01-01 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
The BVARC annual banquet is coming up fast with the cut-off date in just two days. The sales of the food tickets have been very slow. If you plan to come to the banquet, please purchase your ticket as soon as possible. Please go to the BVARC main page to order your food tickets for the banquet.

[BVARC] BVARC Annual Banquet - Deadline Coming Up

2023-12-30 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
The BVARC annual banquet is coming up fast with the cut-off date in just a few days. The sales of the food tickets have been very slow. If you plan to come to the banquet, please purchase your ticket as soon as possible. Please go to the BVARC main page to order your food tickets for the banquet

[BVARC] BVARC Annual Banquet - Deadline One Week out

2023-12-28 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
The cut-off date is only a week away for the BVARC annual banquet. Please go to the BVARC main page to order your food tickets for the BVARC annual banquet. We have to have the orders in for the caterer no later than January 3rd.  For the awards nominations, please send me an e-mail with your rec

Re: [BVARC] Banquet tickets

2023-12-24 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Try hitting enter twice when you purchase the meal ticket.  On Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 09:19:22 PM CST, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: I have had no luck purchasing my banquet ticket. I have tried several times. 73.   Scott KD5FBA 

[BVARC] BVARC Annual Banquet - January 18th, 2024

2023-12-22 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
The cut-off date is coming up fast for food tickets and awards nominations. Please go to the BVARC main page to order your food tickets for the BVARC annual banquet. For the awards nominations, please send me an e-mail with your recommendations for the Loop & Zepp, K1JT, Dr Bill and, of course,

[BVARC] BVARC Holiday Donations - Final Call

2023-12-14 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
BVARC Holiday Donations Don't forget to bring donations to the general meeting tonight. BVARC, for the holiday season, is supporting charitable organizations in the greater Houston area. At the December General Meeting tonight, we will be collecting donations for Toys for Tots, the Houston Food

[BVARC] BVARC Holiday Donations

2023-12-11 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
BVARC Holiday Donations In the Spirit of Christmas, BVARC would like to support charitable organizations in the greater Houston area. At the December General Meeting, we will be collecting donations for Toys for Tots, the Houston Food Bank and  Military Care Packages. If you would like to donate

[BVARC] Holiday Donations

2023-12-05 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
BVARC Holiday Donations In the Spirit of Christmas, BVARC would like to supportother charitable organizations. At the December General Meeting, we will becollecting donations for Toys for Tots, the Houston Food Bank andMilitary Care Packages. If you would like to donate to any of thesecauses,

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

2023-11-28 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
You can get any type of coax at ABR Industries. Call ahead to make sure they have it in stock.  MikeN5VCX On Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 12:09:19 PM CST, David Lira via BVARC wrote: Hi all, I'm looking for 25+ish feet of rg8x or similar /better lighter weight 50ohm coax to complete

[BVARC] Questionaire Net tonight!

2023-11-21 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Don't forget about the Questionaire Net tonight at 7:30 PM. Net control Rud is ready with a new question for tonight.  MikeN5VCX Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Club Update November 16, 2023

2023-11-16 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
: Thanks for the info.  On Thu, Nov 16, 2023, 11:34 AM Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: Before Iget into the update, I want to apologize for not sending this out sooner.Traveling three of the last four weeks has kept me busy and playing catch-upmost days.  Thefirst thing I want to mention is the club&#

[BVARC] BVARC Club Update November 16, 2023

2023-11-16 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Before Iget into the update, I want to apologize for not sending this out sooner.Traveling three of the last four weeks has kept me busy and playing catch-upmost days.  Thefirst thing I want to mention is the club's election. We had a wonderfulturnout for the election and chili supper (cannot

Re: [BVARC] General Meeting - 7 pm Thursday, November 9th, 2023

2023-11-07 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
be bringing cornbread cooked in a couple cast iron skillets of mine. >> How many slices do you reckon we may need? >> Rod Martinez >> NK5Q >> >> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >> >> On Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 11:30, Mike Hardwick via BVARC >> wro

[BVARC] General Meeting - 7 pm Thursday, November 9th, 2023

2023-11-07 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
This Thursday is the BVARC general meeting. As in the past, we will have the general election and a chili supper. Please plan to attend the general meeting as a quorum is needed for the election. Also the more people that show up, the less chili that will have to be taken home by Daphne, Scott a

Re: [BVARC] Do u have an extra Variable capacitor?

2023-10-18 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
MFJ and GigaParts has them  MFJ BUTTERFLY LOOP AIR VAR CAP | | | | | | | | | | | MFJ BUTTERFLY LOOP AIR VAR CAP BUTTERFLY LOOP AIR VAR CAP, 18-136 PF, 1.5KV, 23 | | | You may even find them on Amazon or even Walmart.  As as always, Ebay.  MikeN5VCX On Wednesday, October 1

[BVARC] QuestionAire NET and Other Info

2023-10-17 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Don't forget the QuestionAire NET tonight at its new time of 7:30 pm. Also tonight's net will be a little different format that Rudy has come up with. So tune in at 7:30 pm! Also the Friday Stir Crazy NET is needing a NET control operator. If you are interested in helping out by being NET contro

[BVARC] 146.940 Repeater

2023-09-19 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
On Wednesday, September 19th, Centerpoint Energy will be doing power line maintenance at the 146.940 repeater site. Centerpoint advised the the power will be out from 8 am to 2 pm.  The 94 repeater does have back-up battery power but it will only last approximately 4 hours. You can tell when the

Re: [BVARC] TQP. CQing

2023-09-16 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Called a few times but no answer. Two people with 20 over rag chewing at 240. Mike Hardwick. > On Sep 16, 2023, at 7:02 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > >  > W5RH. 7.237. CQing. 7:00 pm > Sent from my i-Thingamajig > >> On Sep 16, 2023, at 4:37 PM, Rick Hiller wrote: >> >> W5RH239.

Re: [BVARC] ICE CREAM Social - RSVP

2023-09-11 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
It's only a few days away for the Thursday night meeting which will be on "Generators - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly".   Please RSVP if you would like to have a pulled pork slider with chips and a Rice Krispy treat.  Send your RSVP to:  n5...@att.net RSVP's need to be in by Wednesday noon. See

Re: [BVARC] Ham Radio Operators Needed - Public Service Event October 8th, 2023

2023-08-28 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Please disregard this request for hams. The event organizers have decided to forgo hams this year.  Hopefully they will see the value in communications by next year.  Thanks, Mike Hardwick, N5VCX On Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 11:15:17 AM CDT, Mike Hardwick wrote: Needing 12 to 15 rad

[BVARC] Fw: Heads Up

2023-08-22 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
| | | | | | | | | | | National Hurricane Center Outlook    This is forwarded to you by the State of Texas State Operations Center (SOC).   | | | | | | Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 PM EDT Mon Aug 21 202

Re: [BVARC] Is it ok to list equipment

2023-08-17 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Go for it. List away. If it’s a Icom 706 Mk2G for $50, I’ll take it! Mike Hardwick N5VCX > On Aug 17, 2023, at 12:17 PM, Rick Fosburgh via BVARC wrote: > > Hi > > > I am doing a bit of Marie Kondo in my shack and am wondering if ok to list an > item here? > > Trying to “bring joy” to m

Re: [BVARC] (no subject)

2023-08-13 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Really great looking product. I wished they had one for 12 volt applications. On Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 08:51:37 PM CDT, K5BOU via BVARC wrote: Something new and smaller to solar panels, | | indiegogo.com | | | K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont Houston|Texas|USA| https://mccraryme

Re: [BVARC] Zoom meeting

2023-08-10 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Computer crashed. Unable to do zoom this week. Mike Hardwick. > On Aug 10, 2023, at 7:31 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: > > Having technical difficulties. Stand by. > > Mike Hardwick. Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club

[BVARC] Zoom meeting

2023-08-10 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Having technical difficulties. Stand by. Mike Hardwick. Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-a

[BVARC] Ham Radio Operators Needed - Public Service Event October 8th, 2023

2023-08-09 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Needing 12 to 15 radio operators for charity bike ride.  When          8 AM, October 8th, 2023 Operators need to arrive at 6:30 am Where         University of Houston Sugar Land parking lot 14000 University BlvdPositions     Start/Finish                    Breakpoints      SAG ra

[BVARC] ICE CREAM Social - RSVP

2023-08-07 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
It's only a few days away - the annual BVARC ICE CREAM SOCIAL.  RSVP's are needed to insure that we will have enough of Blue Bell to go around.  There will be vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream as well as sugar free vanilla.  There will be several toppings - chocolate, caramel, strawberr

[BVARC] Cameron Mitchell K5CAM - Celebration of Life Service

2023-08-07 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
There will be a celebration of life for Cameron Mitchell, K5CAM, on Saturday the19th from 12 noon till 3 PM. It will be held at the Settegast-Kopf Funeral home, 15015 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 78933. This will be for BVARC, SFARC and U of H Associates. Cameron was a life member of BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Off topic: weird music on 43.54 MHz

2023-07-05 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
A couple of questions: What kind of receiver are you using? Is the receiver set for wide FM or narrow? What kind of antenna? How tall is the antenna? If directional, what is the azimuth? Last but not least, what part of Houston do you live in? Mike Hardwick. > On Jul 5, 2023, at 3:28 PM, Karl

Re: [BVARC] Soldering Rosin Core

2023-06-29 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
A couple of points: Don’t use acid core. 60/40 or 63/37 are good ratios You can even use the no lead solder .4 to .8 mm for SMD .8 mm and up for everything else Some of the points are personal preference. Check the web. There is a ton of info. Mike Hardwick. > On Jun 29, 2023, at 3:07 AM, m

Re: [BVARC] Wouxun UV9DMATE on sale

2023-06-28 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
You can use them as gap fillers between the repeater and a dead spot inside a building.  MikeN5VCX On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 02:18:55 PM CDT, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: #yiv5254275261 P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}I don't know that I have an answer, other than you could hang

[BVARC] Quad Club Day - A Great Success!

2023-06-25 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Right now I’m pulling one of the last trailer with materials for the Quad club Field Day event. It was a great success with members from BVARC, TDXS, KARA and the University of Houston amateur radio club. I want to thank everybody for their hard work on making it a successful event. More infor

Re: [BVARC] Field Day Food Schedule - holy cow!!!!

2023-06-23 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Actually yes. Let Daphne know you would like to eat dinner.  On Friday, June 23, 2023 at 09:36:03 PM CDT, Dwayne Jones via BVARC wrote: Do we have to rsvp for dinner Saturday night? DwayneKb5yta  On Thu, Jun 22, 2023, 3:53 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote:  Daphne finishe

Re: [BVARC] 146.940 Repeater Problems and Repeater Operation

2023-06-17 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
re are 4 that are in that zip code. That could be a good starting point.   Chris   From: BVARC On Behalf Of Mike Hardwick via BVARC Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 4:49 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Mike Hardwick Subject: Re: [BVARC] 146.940 Repeater Problems and Repeater Operat

[BVARC] Stuck mic repeater

2023-06-16 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
The offending station has been found and the radio disconnected. I will send out more information on this shortly. Thanks to everyone that helped out. Mike Hardwick. Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://ma

Re: [BVARC] 146.940 Repeater Problems and Repeater Operation

2023-06-16 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
CDT, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote:     After several people checking the area, it appears the stuck mic is in an area center near Memorial and Highway 6.    Mike Hardwick N5VCX       On Friday, June 16, 2023 at 02:12:15 PM CDT, Chris Medlin wrote:     Thanks

Re: [BVARC] 146.940 Repeater Problems and Repeater Operation

2023-06-16 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Upon further investigation, the stuck mic appears to be near the Memorial and Eldridge area.  If anyone knows any one near that area, have them check their radios for a stuck mic.  Mike HardwickN5VCX On Friday, June 16, 2023 at 03:47:34 PM CDT, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: After

Re: [BVARC] 146.940 Repeater Problems and Repeater Operation

2023-06-16 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
After several people checking the area, it appears the stuck mic is in an area center near Memorial and Highway 6.  Mike HardwickN5VCX On Friday, June 16, 2023 at 02:12:15 PM CDT, Chris Medlin wrote: Thanks mike. I heard the phone ringing in the background too… im near 1093 and 99

[BVARC] 146.940 Repeater Problems and Repeater Operation

2023-06-16 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Currently the repeater is turned off due to a stuck mic. The problem started just before noon and the Stir Crazy NET and is still happening after two hours.  It appears the offender is in the SW Houston area somewhere between Westpark and Interstate 10, and between Interstate 610 and Highway 6 ar

Re: [BVARC] First Aid/ Safety officer for field day

2023-06-13 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
I will get it taken care of. Mike Hardwick. > On Jun 13, 2023, at 1:58 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: > >  > I have the club's first aid kit. It needs to be refreshed. Who is our trained > health/safety first aid officer for field day? > > A little late to be thinking about it, but wit

[BVARC] 146.94 Repeater

2023-06-09 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Due to interference, the 146.94 repeater has been turned off. It will be turned back on at 4 pm today.  Mike Hardwick Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicl

[BVARC] BVARC General Meeting - Thursday, June 8th - RSVP Request and Update

2023-06-07 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
The time is getting closer so I am sending out one last reminder for RSVP for the Thursday meeting. There has been a great response on RSVP's so far and I really appreciate it. This really helps on determining on the amount of food to get for the meeting.  Also there is an update on the choices o

[BVARC] Fw: BVARC General Meeting - Thursday, June 8th - RSVP

2023-06-05 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
I forgot one piece of important information on my earlier e-mail on the RSVP. Please respond to my personal e-mail - n5...@att.net . I know several people have made comments about the level of e-mails on the reflector and I ended up making it higher. Hopefully this will correct it.  MikeN5VCX 

[BVARC] BVARC General Meeting - Thursday, June 8th - RSVP

2023-06-05 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
I apologize for getting this out so late. I just got behind on getting this notice out.  Hopefully many of you have seen the information upcoming meeting this Thursday which will be on Field Day. Kori, WX5KR will be presenting and he has a lot of information to tell everyone about.  To make the

Re: [BVARC] For sale of Jeep wheels

2023-06-01 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Scott, I going to be building up a Jeep Ecom vehicle and will need some wheels for it. I’ll give you a call. Thanks for posting this. Mike Hardwick. > On Jun 1, 2023, at 1:24 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: > >  > I have ham radio in my jeep.. doesnt eveyone? > > Eddie (NU5K) > > On Thu

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Special Operators Training #1

2023-05-14 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Its later today. May 14, 2023 06:00 PMMay 15, 2023 06:00 PM On Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 04:12:35 PM CDT, Mike Knerr via BVARC wrote: Has the meeting started? On Sun, May 14, 2023 at 3:44 PM Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: Reminder to everyone:Tonight at 6pm and again tomorrow at 6pm we

Re: [BVARC] Major Event - Looking for Volunteers to Man BVARC/Ham Radio Booth - May 26th-28th, 2023

2023-05-07 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Star Trek club the whole weekend and can take time out to help with BVARC as well. Please keep us informed.  On Wed, May 3, 2023 at 1:36 PM Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: Everyone at the club keeps talking about attracting younger members to the club and the hobby. So coming up on May 26th

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

2023-05-06 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
The BVARC general meeting is coming up in just a few days so I want to make sure there is enough food for the members coming out to the meeting. I have received a few RSVP's but unfortunately some of them did not indicate whether they wanted to eat or not.  So if you would like to have a BBQ bak

[BVARC] Major Event - Looking for Volunteers to Man BVARC/Ham Radio Booth - May 26th-28th, 2023

2023-05-03 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Everyone at the club keeps talking about attracting younger members to the club and the hobby. So coming up on May 26th through the 28th, you can now get your chance to step forward and get involved to bring in the  new generation of hams.   The Innovation Lab at Comicpalooza will held at the Ge

Re: [BVARC] Committees

2023-04-25 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Thanks Terry. After the bike ride finishes this weekend, I will be working on the committees. MikeN5VCX On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 01:49:06 PM CDT, Terry Leatherland via BVARC wrote: Mike ,  mr President. 😀 I lost the committee ping email so here is a reply.  I will volunteer for th

Re: [BVARC] Club Committees

2023-04-19 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
do. On Wed, Apr 19, 2023, 9:08 PM Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: Over the last several months, the BVARC BOD has discussed starting several committees to streamline club functions. Over the next few weeks, I will be sending out e-mails to club members asking them if they would like to be on a co

[BVARC] Club Committees

2023-04-19 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Over the last several months, the BVARC BOD has discussed starting several committees to streamline club functions. Over the next few weeks, I will be sending out e-mails to club members asking them if they would like to be on a committee. I would like to keep the committees to no more than 4 pe

Re: [BVARC] FREE MEALS

2023-04-14 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
The menu for the May 11th meeting is on the BVARC web site. However this time you will need to RSVP if you would like to eat at the meeting. There will be more information on the web site for your RSVP in a few days.  MikeN5VCX  On Friday, April 14, 2023 at 09:10:42 PM CDT, Mike Knerr via BV

Re: [BVARC] targeted dx.

2023-04-11 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Mark you might try this for targeted DX... LPH-24 HF Medium/Long Range RLPA 4-30 MHz 13 dBi - Antenna Products | | | | | | | | | | | LPH-24 HF Medium/Long Range RLPA 4-30 MHz 13 dBi - Antenna Products Frequency Range: 4-30 MHz Gain: 13 dBi VSWR: 2:1 Max Polarization: Horizontal Siz

Re: [BVARC] SR-71 Blackbird

2023-04-07 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Found this on YouTube. Seems military pilots do this on a regular basis for training. https://youtu.be/K4HAiieUQHU Mike Hardwick. > On Apr 7, 2023, at 7:38 AM, Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via BVARC > wrote: > >  > I'm sorry, WHAT? > > Look, I've never been a military pilot, but I've been a

[BVARC] Bike MS - MS 150 Bike Ride

2023-03-20 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Looking for a few good hams for NET control for the MS 150 Bike Ride. NET control is responsible for coordinating communications for event support that includes: Medical incidentsSuppliesTraffic issuesRider support (broken down, shuttling forward on course, lost, etc.)Tracking Vehicles (SAGS, Me

Re: [BVARC] Repeater

2023-03-11 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
As soon as the schedule is completed, the info will be sent out on the reflector and posted in the newsletter. Mike Hardwick. > On Mar 11, 2023, at 9:28 PM, Brian Shircliffe via BVARC > wrote: > >  > I still remember Saturday Feb 1, 2003 like yesterday. Listening early in the > morning ge

Re: [BVARC] Do you have a Yaesu FTDX10 or Icom 7300 radio?

2023-03-10 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
The best bet is to go out to a Parks on the Air event. There will be different radios at the location that should help.  You can check the BVARC.org website for more info.  MikeN5VCX On Friday, March 10, 2023 at 04:07:45 PM CST, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC wrote: I'm a new club member,

Re: [BVARC] Fox hunt?

2023-03-07 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
>> On Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 9:44 AM Dwayne Jones via BVARC >> wrote: >> Yes Mike. Myles Barkman found the fox. It was well hidden according to him. >> >> Dwayne >> >>> On Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 8:13 AM Mike Hardwick via BVARC >>> wrote: >&

Re: [BVARC] Fox hunt?

2023-03-07 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
There was a fox hunt at the ham fest. Did anybody go to it? Mike Hardwick. > On Mar 7, 2023, at 7:55 AM, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC > wrote: > > Yes I would like to give that a try. > > Rudy Ackerman > KF5QYG > > > > > > On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 07:47:17 AM CST, M Reiter via BVARC

[BVARC] Club Happenings Coming Up

2023-03-06 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Brews with BVARC Tuesday, March 7th, 6 pm to 9 pm CounterCommon Beerworks and Kitchen5413 Bellaire BlvdBellaire, Tx 77401 BVARC General Meeting Thursday, March 9th, 7 pm to 8:30 pm Transtar6922 Katy Road Houston, Tx 77024 If interested, people can meet early from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm atCanyon Cree

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