Re: [BVARC] ham radio dinner TONIGHT

Web site says 6 pmSent from my i-ThingamajigOn Jun 7, 2024, at 10:29 AM, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: no, just show up!!  Separate tickets!!Eddie On Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:16:35 AM CDT, Joe

[BVARC] DX Summit Listings for Museum Ships

http://www.k1usn.com/index.html DXSUMMIT link for MSW ships

Re: [BVARC] Field Day Kick-Off Meeting

Same time as GHHF meeting…..right? RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On May 29, 2024, at 9:09 AM, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: > >  > BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. > > Topic: Field Day Kick Off Meeting > Time: May 30, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) > >

Re: [BVARC] Mobile antenna tuning question

Since the meter is new to you……put a 50 ohm resistor across the uhf port to see if it measures properly……. to check calibration.   I keep  an assortment of resistors in my MFJ analyzer box to check calibration.  25, 50, 75, 100 and 200.   Used to ensure the darn thing is working, as it is easily

[BVARC] Current HF Propagation ???

Can anyone comment on the current HF prop? I can't even get W1AW Bulletins on CW. 40, 20, 30 are usually best but today NOT even a squeek. I have not been on the air so I don' t know what's up. Tnx...Rick W5RH Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club

Re: [BVARC] Dayton Hamvention?

t Medbury via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: I wish I could..  73... Scott KD5FBA   On Fri, May 10, 2024, 3:18 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:Any BVARC'ers going to Dayton Hamvention next week?  Rick  W5RH  Bra

Re: [BVARC] Downsizing Continues

Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On May 14, 2024, at 9:39 AM, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: > >  > I have 3 All Terrain bicycles that I need to sell as we try to consolidate > our spaces. > > $40 or best offer for each > > 1 -24" Huffy Girls/women's > > 1 -26" Huffy Women's 18 speed > > 1-

[BVARC] Dayton Hamvention?

Any BVARC'ers going to Dayton Hamvention next week? Rick W5RH 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:

Re: [BVARC] Please explain this end fed antenna

, Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:  This Message is From an External Sender Caution: Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To me, it sounds like this is written by someone who doesn't understand antennas or

Re: [BVARC] 96-99 car

Sounds like a bank job. Dirty Harry vintage. > On Apr 6, 2024, at 2:20 PM, Dwayne Jones via BVARC wrote: > >  > Looking for a 1996 to 1999 car. Dont want to buy but will need you and the > car for maybe 2 hours. Please contact me off list if you can help. > > Dwayne > KB5YTA > 713 253

Re: [BVARC] Seriously!

It is April 1stlots of lip syncing going on in the video. Unfortunately I just took a hammer to my Baofang and THEN realized it was April 1st. Bummer. $25 down the tube..down the You tube! Note: No blind links in this e-mail, or harmed animals and plants too. 73W5RH.

[BVARC] Local Club Newsletters

As a BVARC member you are privy to an excellent monthly newsletter publication "The BVARC Beacon". I read an excellent article in the April 2024* K9YA Telegraph* detailing the demise of the national ham radio publications. One point the author makes is that local and regional club newsletters

Re: [BVARC] Need help identifying thank you

KWG479 On Sat, Mar 30, 2024 at 12:21 AM Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org >

Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest video

Nice revisit.Tnx. Marvin.Sent from my i-ThingamajigOn Mar 23, 2024, at 12:38 AM, Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via BVARC wrote: Greater Houston Hamfest 2024 With Marvin N5RKW and Wife Michelle youtube.com Sent from my iPhone

[BVARC] Interesting Article for those SWL's amongst us

https://www.radioworld.com/columns-and-views/guest-commentaries/why-is-shortwave-only-the-radio-of-last-resort Enjoy...Rick -- W5RH Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

OK, KI5VVT great. in Richmond, TX area. Tell us what gear you have and antenna set-up. That will determine what you are able to do on the air, etc. TNX...Rick W5RH On Tue, Mar 19, 2024 at 8:55 AM Rick Hiller wrote: > Kristan, > What's your call and what part of town / area are you? >

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

Kristan, What's your call and what part of town / area are you? 73.Rick W5RH On Tue, Mar 19, 2024 at 8:44 AM Michael Amos via BVARC wrote: > All of the below suggestions are VERY good. I would like to also add that > you should turn on that radio, tune into a QSO and just listen for a

[BVARC] GHHF Tech Talks Attendance, etc.

We had a total of 267 folks sit in on the 10 great talk sessions we had at the GHHF. ARRL session is always the big draw, along with Riley Hollingsworth's Key Note talk coming in a close second. I had the opportunity to be in the D room all day and saw Walter's most excellent presentation on

[BVARC] For those with or planning Ground Mounted Verticals -- Cool beans!

Found the following by Brian Beasley K6STI on the *e-ham.com * web site. Ties in well with Stephen, W2WF's, paper "Grounds and Verticals" in the March BVARC Beacon "Waves and Coffee" column and on the BVARC Tech Pages Web site

[BVARC] IO6T Drone Shot

Received from Tuna, K2TNO... Everybody has to operate from SOMEWHERE-- and IO6T has this QTH in Italy If he gets tired, he can always look out the window and feel better! [image: image.png] Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list

Re: [BVARC] Granddaughter Update

Good news Scott.   Prayers are helping…..RHSent from my i-ThingamajigOn Mar 1, 2024, at 10:45 AM, Mike Knerr via BVARC wrote:Great news,  hope she gets better soon. Mike Knerr KI5UBL. 73On Fri, Mar 1, 2024, 10:32 AM Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote:I wanted to let the club and

Re: [BVARC] Reminder: Hamfest Planning Weekly Mtg via Zoom

Im gonna be late if at all. Try my best. Rick Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Feb 28, 2024, at 5:27 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: > >  > Meeting Wednesday instead of Thursday the week before Hamfest. > > Weekly Hamfest Planning Meetings via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Join here: >

Re: [BVARC] Volunteers Needed - Greater Houston HamFest

That has been the policy of the past 18 GHHF’s at the FBCF.Ten bucks on line, saves you a fiver.RHSent from my i-ThingamajigOn Feb 28, 2024, at 12:54 AM, rodney martinez via BVARC wrote:Mike,Any of us volunteering our time should not be required to buy entrance to Hamfest.  I planned to do VE

Re: [BVARC] Volunteers Needed - Greater Houston HamFest

That has been the policy of the past 18 GHHF’s at the FBCF.Ten bucks on line, saves you a fiver.RHSent from my i-ThingamajigOn Feb 28, 2024, at 12:54 AM, rodney martinez via BVARC wrote:Mike,Any of us volunteering our time should not be required to buy entrance to Hamfest.  I planned to do VE

Re: [BVARC] Antenna prewire house

John is correct... Have a read of ARRL Publication by *H. Ward Silver, N0AX, Grounding and Bonding for the Radio Amateur * *and * *The Radio Hotel in the BVARC Beacon Sept 2023 Conductors for Grounding *written by the folks at Georgia Copper. find it on the BVARC.org Tech Pages at

Re: [BVARC] Rag chew net

None here in Sharpstown.   Low noise tonightW5RHSent from my i-ThingamajigOn Feb 21, 2024, at 5:59 PM, John Mechura via BVARC wrote:A little more than usual, S5, but the NB knocks it out.  John, KI5HOC On Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 5:54 PM John D via BVARC wrote:Is anyone getting a

Re: [BVARC] A Heap of Antenna Information

6, 2024, 6:36 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC > wrote: > >> For those of you who sincerely appreciate the art and wisdom of in >> depth antenna understanding and technical knowledge, have I got a >> website for you. Marcel, ON5AU, had the forethought to compile the >> writ

Re: [BVARC] Hamcation Booth Crawl Josh Nash

I went a few years back. Agreed. Very nice hamfest for sure. 73, Rick W5RH On Sun, Feb 11, 2024 at 11:34 AM Walter Holmes via BVARC wrote: > Hamcation has been really great this weekend. > > > > What an incredible show this year, kinda like every year.  > > > > If you’ve never been to

[BVARC] ON5AU's Home Web Page URL

The url in my last message was wrong for Marcel's web page . Try http://www.on5au.be/index.html The Cebil Library page url is correct. SorryRick Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] A Heap of Antenna Information

For those of you who sincerely appreciate the art and wisdom of in depth antenna understanding and technical knowledge, have I got a website for you. Marcel, ON5AU, had the forethought to compile the writings of W4RNL, L.B. Cebik (SK). If you do not know who W4RNL is, I would ask you to Google

[BVARC] The Beacon and W2WF Stephen

The February Beacon was just sent out today. It is on the BVARC web site too. Stephen W2WF was mentioned 2 times. One is in The Radio Hotel column page 3 and 4 and the other is the notice of Stephen's column The Solar Report on page 2. He will be writing the Solar Report each month and they

Re: [BVARC] Kit building resource for all

I've used quite a few of the FAR PC boards way back when. Great tent to visit at Hara Arena too. 73...W5RH On Tue, Jan 23, 2024 at 11:48 PM Chris Medlin via BVARC wrote: > All, > > > > Since we have a lot of new hams in the area… and there may be some old > timers who have never heard of the

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

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 every house had one or more on the roof……rotatable even.73…..W5RHSent from my i-ThingamajigOn Jan 24, 2024, at 8:38 AM, John Mechura

[BVARC] New Antenna News for you Giga Hertzers

https://newatlas.com/telecommunications/woven-helical-antenna/ No dish required, just a sewing machine and some stiff, conductive cloth. Also, the complete paper is at Nature Communications https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-44189-9 Interesting, but really? Reminds

[BVARC] ...and you thought Shortwave radio was dead

Interesting read for those, who in their youth, were SWLs or current SWL's trying to listen outside the ham bands. Why We Need “Shortwave 2.0” Search for all messages with label Inbox Remove label Inbox from this conversation

Re: [BVARC] Canceled: Hamfest Planning Weekly Mtg via Zoom

So is every Thursday a weekly meeting for gHhf? If so, not gonna make most of them. Bad night for meetings. Most nights are unfortunately. I have little input anyway. Just talk updates. Rick. RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Jan 18, 2024, at 3:00 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: > > 

[BVARC] Seek AV help for the Hamfest Technical Presentations

One important and very positive aspect of the Greater Houston Hamfest has always been the quality of the technical talks and presentations. But, in order to put these on for the hundreds of interested attending hams we need some additional AV expertise (or at least an interested party to help

Re: [BVARC] Banquet speaker

Mark, Ham Radio couldn’t ask for a better GOAT than ACM!!73. RHSent from my i-ThingamajigOn Jan 12, 2024, at 10:35 AM, mark janzer via BVARC wrote: Ya know, with the leaps of AI these days, maybe we could bring him back.  Sigh.73MarkK5MGJ

Re: [BVARC] New member

Julio, Congrats. Enjoy the hobby. Don't be a stranger. jump on in, the air waves are fine. Lots of good folks in BVARC and they are full of knowledge. 73...Rick W5RH On Wed, Jan 10, 2024 at 12:37 PM Julio Cesar Lopez via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > Waiting for call sign! Haha > >

[BVARC] House Power Back-up -- Presentation at the BVARC Dec. Meeting

At the BVARC December meeting, Mke Lambert, KI5MIK, gave an excellent and quite comprehensive presentation on his delve into the world of house power back-up. He started with a gas generator then went thru a substantial exploratory due diligence of the solar and battery based system which he now

Re: [BVARC] Why not to use XYL

The key word in that definition is "spouse" -- referred to as an XYL when talking to a husband -- the OM. All other references to a girlfriend or any female or licensed female use YL. If you don't like XYL, just use wife. There is a national group called the YL's. W5RH On Sun, Jan 7,

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

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[BVARC] Listing of the 108 Radio Hotel columns since 2014

Eddie, NU5K, has done a bang up job, listing for access, the 108 PDF columns of the monthly Radio Hotel columns that appear in the BVARC Beacon. Most are antenna system discovery oriented commentary sprinkled with a few opinion or ham radio informational pieces. . If you have trouble falling

Re: [BVARC] When ham radio becomes ham laser coms

Trouble is that it is VERY line of sight. Back to the tin can string days…..”can you hear me now?” I can see you.” Wonder what the beam spread and attenuation is at 19M miles??? W5RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Dec 19, 2023, at 2:12 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: > >  >

[BVARC] Reference Antenna Modeling Article -- QEX

If you receive the ARRL periodical publications, and you wish to learn more about antenna modeling, you are in luck. The latest on-line QEX edition has yet another "Self Paced Essay" by Eric Nichols, KL7AJ. QEX Jan/Feb 2024 has the 20th Self Paced Essay and its subject is about NEC (the

Re: [BVARC] Printing your own QSL cards?

Why doesn't someone write a Beacon article about Qsl cards. How that landscape has changed……e-qsl Versus hard copy and where to get printed and on demand self printed etc. lots of new hf users in the club would love to read such an article.Even old farts like me would enjoy new info.

Re: [BVARC] Antenna Article Understanding Help Needed

Concerning the QST December 5/8th WL Vertical. I had requested from the author more detailed information on the design aspect of the vertical. Henry and the actual designer, Pekka, OH3WAV, have responded with a plethora of design information answering all of my questions and

Re: [BVARC] Antenna Article Understanding Help Needed

*For those interested in the QST Nov and Dec antenna designs, my note of Nov 19th requesting insight has been answered by me finding additional information in the latest QEX for the LPi and the QST Extra Info pages for the 5/8 wl vertical.For the 5/8th wl the URL is at the end of the article.

[BVARC] Antenna Article Understanding Help Needed

I usually try to understand the antenna articles in QST. Most are straight forward and have a reasonable explanation of how the antenna works. The Dec 2023 QST has the "OH3JF 5/8 WL Vertical Dipole". He tells you what to do to build it (sort of) but doesn't tell you what makes it all work.

[BVARC] 2024 Houston Marathon – Request for Amateur Radio Volunteers - Houston Marathon (January 14, 2024) - Amateur Radio Positions

*Subject: : 2024 Houston Marathon – Request for Amateur Radio Volunteers - Houston Marathon (January 14, 2024) - Amateur Radio Positions* *Message Date: October 31, 2023* *Dear BVARC Member,* I thank each of you who has worked this event in prior years for your contributions to the success

[BVARC] Field Day 2023 Results

As I see itRick W5RH A good job and a good time had by all doing it. Congrats! *Our joint 2023 KK5W club score was 20,638 points. * (Only to be bested by two 12A stations with 27K and 35K) A historical look-back at KK5W 2022 -- 17,442 2021 -- 7,722 (C-19) 2020 --

[BVARC] BVARC BOD Elections

Wow...what a night. Great crowd. Great chili.and great voting turnout. Thanks to the candidates. Thanks to the food crew (excellent as usual) and thanks to the election committee posse of JP and Jeff. 81 total ballots cast Daphne is our new 1 Year at Large Sean is the new Recording

[BVARC] BVARC Election News and Proxy Vote Advisement -- Last Notice

*November 9th Club Elections – Soliciting Candidates* A number of the current BVARC Board of Directors (BOD) members will finish their terms as of December 31st. We are seeking candidates for the following BOD positions for 2024, etc. *President

[BVARC] Antenna Modelers Take Note

The Nov/Dec QEX offers another excellent article by Marcel Canck, ON5AU, for the EZNEC user. It highlights the use of the ancillary program by Dan Maguire, AC6LA, AutoEZ and its' use with EZNEC 7.0 (which is now free for the download BTW). AutoEZ methodology was what Justin Johnson,G0KSC, used

[BVARC] November QST LPi vertical antenna -- more info available

The LPi wideband antenna article in the November QST is more of a cook-book article for a certain implementation with a 3:1 SWR and frequency range 21 to 29.7 MHz. I was looking for more info on the design and found that additional info in the Nov/December 2023 QEX. It is 6 pages of modeling

[BVARC] BVARC Election News and Proxy Vote Advisement

*November 9th Club Elections – Soliciting Candidates* A number of the current BVARC Board of Directors (BOD) members will finish their terms as of December 31st. We are seeking candidates for the following BOD positions for 2024, etc. *President

Re: [BVARC] Physicists create new form of antenna for radio waves

a > compact laser. Great way to beat the HOA as long as they don't notice the > glowing beam shining across your property. But then, transmitting is a whole > other issue... > > jp >> On 10/19/2023 6:32 PM CDT Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: >> >> >> This

[BVARC] Physicists create new form of antenna for radio waves

This is pretty cool, but not practical in todays world. Yet! Receive only, it seems. > > Physicists create new form of antenna for radio waves > https://phys.org/news/2023-10-physicists-antenna-radio.html > > 73. Rick W5RH > Brazos

Re: [BVARC] Can someone please identify this CW? Thank you.

APU857 Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Oct 14, 2023, at 8:04 AM, Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via BVARC > wrote: > >  > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org >

[BVARC] Club Board of Directors Positions -- Seeking Candidates

*November 9th Club Elections – Soliciting Candidates* A number of the current BVARC Board of Directors (BOD) members will finish their terms as of December 31st. We are seeking candidates for the following BOD positions for 2024, etc. *President

Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!

The promoted title “Brews with BVARC” leans toward making it a de facto, sanctioned event, and this doesn't sit well with some folks.By W5RH.Sent from my i-ThingamajigOn Oct 9, 2023, at 11:48 AM, N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer via BVARC wrote:Philippe,Thank you I had no idea this was a concern for

Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

Jeff,HOA antenna goal.    Make it look like something else, if you can’t make it look like nothing.   RHSent from my i-ThingamajigOn Oct 8, 2023, at 12:16 PM, Nick Creason KE5QY via BVARC wrote:Check out this site.  It gives a lot of info on all kinds of hidden antennas. 

[BVARC] Board Elections in November

*November 9th Club Elections – Soliciting Candidates* A number of the current BVARC Board of Directors (BOD) members will finish their terms as of December 31st. We are seeking candidates for the following BOD positions for 2024, etc. President

Re: [BVARC] Signal noise and suggestion on how to reduce it

kata Appala > > On Sep 28, 2023, at 7:52 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC > wrote: > >  > On Yaesu radios ensure you pay attention to IPO -- Intercept Point > Optimization setting. Also ensure your RF Gain is not on "13" > (reference to Spinal Tap) but more at the point

Re: [BVARC] Signal noise and suggestion on how to reduce it

On Yaesu radios ensure you pay attention to IPO -- Intercept Point Optimization setting. Also ensure your RF Gain is not on "13" (reference to Spinal Tap) but more at the point where the S meter is riding the band noise peaks. Also ensure you NB is off or if you need NB for some reason, adjust

Re: [BVARC] Signal noise and suggestion on how to reduce it

Venkat, What is ur radio? Rick. W5RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Sep 27, 2023, at 5:14 PM, John Pate via BVARC wrote: > > I am using the same type of antenna. The MFJ 1979. I have mine mounted on my > metal fence in the backyard. I do have noise but since I got a new radio, the > filter

Re: [BVARC] Elections in November -- Seeking Candidates -- Corrected

tomatically generated][image: A > logo of a network Description automatically generated] > > #77940 > > > > *From:* BVARC *On Behalf Of *Rick Hiller via > BVARC > *Sent:* Friday, September 22, 2023 8:33 AM > *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AM

[BVARC] Elections in November -- Seeking Candidates -- Corrected

Four current BVARC Board of Directors (BOD) members will finish their terms as of December 31st. We are seeking candidates for the following BOD positions for 2024, etc. PresidentTerm – 2024 thru 2025 Recording Secretary

[BVARC] It's that TIme of Year (again) -- BOD Elections November

Coming to a radio club meeting and chili supper near you.elections for a few of the BVARC Board of Directors positions. Up for election this voting season. * President for 2024 thru 2025* * Treasurer for 2024 thru 2025* * Corresponding Secretary for 2024 thru 2025 * *

Re: [BVARC] TQP. CQing

W5RH. 7.237. CQing. 7:00 pm Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Sep 16, 2023, at 4:37 PM, Rick Hiller wrote: > > W5RH239.5. Now. 4:35 pm > > Sent from my i-Thingamajig Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] TQP. CQing

W5RH239.5. Now. 4:35 pm Sent from my i-Thingamajig 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:

[BVARC] TQP -- Best Wishes

Best of luck to all of the TQP participants and wishes for good prop and lots of activity. The safest of travels to the mobiles. Listen for Sabine County (far east TX) on phone, a fairly rare one, but not this time, if I can help it HI. 73...Rick W5RH

[BVARC] So far -- TX QSO Party Counties Covered by BVARC

BVARC Members will, so far, cover the following counties. W5TKZ, KD5FBA -- Fort Bend W5LIC, KI5RLZ, KI5NP -- Comal K0NM -- Wharton K5IZO -- San Augustine W5WES -- Comanche WA5NZA -- Galveston W2OZB, KG5ICR -- Harris K5JPP -- Harris and maybe Chambers W5RH -- Sabine Any BVARC mobiles? This

Re: [BVARC] TQP Club member county list build

> K0NM WHAR >>>> >>>> On Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 10:19 AM Philip Bartash via BVARC < >>>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> W2OZB Harris >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 9:47 AM JP Pritchard via

[BVARC] TQP Club member county list build

If you are working the TQP this weekend add your name to the list and reply. W5RH -- Sabine County next ? Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available

[BVARC] (no subject)

Texas QSO Party -- A good game to play for a weekend -- Notice # 2 <https://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=bvarc@bvarc.org=subject:%22%5C%5BBVARC%5C%5D+Texas+QSO+Party+%5C-%5C-+A+good+game+to+play+for+a+weekend+%5C-%5C-+Notice+%23+1%22=newest> Rick Hiller via BVARC <https://www.mail-ar

[BVARC] Texas QSO Party -- A good game to play for a weekend -- Notice # 1

Having many stations try and contact you in Texas and, more specifically, in your Texas county, is a joy that comes around just once a year. Saturday Sept 16 9AM to 9PM CDT and then again Sunday Sept 17th 9AM to 3 PM. Operate CW, SSB or Digital, as much or as little as you see fit. Put your

[BVARC] An antenna to celebrate

Courtesy of Bill, K2TNO….. link at the end.Today's New York Times has an article about a microwave horn antenna built by Bell Labs in the early 1960's. After they finished the original purpose, their scientists observed a curious, persistent receiver noise regardless of where they pointed the

Re: [BVARC] Super Tuner Super Sale

Update -- Super Tuner Super Sale Dentron is SOLD Heathkit has Two integrated 2X1 coax switches that serve as a Bypass or Thru switch Johnson Matchbox is a balanced link-coupled tuner. Rick Thanks..Rick On Thu, Aug 24, 2023 at 1:25 PM Rick Hiller wrote: > I have 3 Antenna System Matching

[BVARC] Super Tuner Super Sale

I have 3 Antenna System Matching Networks (Tuners) for sale. All at Super prices (comparing to e-bay etc.) All are rated for 1KW or better, they are in great shape, they do work and they do have manuals. Dentron KW Super Tuner -- $ 90 Heathkit SA-2040 KW Antenna Tuner -- $190 Johnson KW

[BVARC] Something Fun To Do, HF Radio-wise, this coming Weekend -- NAQP

Want to partake in a fun on-air event this weekend? The *North American QSO Party -- Phone* takes place 1 PM (local) Saturday until 12:59:59 AM (local) Sunday 12 hours later. Two things make this a great contest for the beginner or low power (100 W) ham. * First*, it is a phone contest -- just

Re: [BVARC] High power EFHW Antenna/ MFJ-1982HP

Mike KK5SC  Sent from my Galaxy Original message From: Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> Date: 8/16/23 12:09 AM (GMT-06:00) To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: Rick Hiller <rickhille...@gmail.com> Subject: Re:

Re: [BVARC] High power EFHW Antenna/ MFJ-1982HP

Mike, The Radio Hotel Nov 2016 and May 2020 are about wire for antenna use. References are given for more indepth studies, etc. Go to https://bvarc.org/home/tech-downloads/ GL and 73...Rick W5RH -- The Radio Hotel On Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 5:42 PM Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote: > BTW, for

Re: [BVARC] Can someone please read some of this partial ID?

My best guesses.W5RH K ? ? Y 5 2 or K ? I Y 5 2 or K 7 Y 5 2 or K 8 Y 5 2 On Tue, Jul 18, 2023 at 3:12 PM Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > > Thank you. > > Sent from my iPhone > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club

[BVARC] You Tube -- Comment on FCC RM-11953 from the SMC

This from Jim Heath W6LG. *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glmmYOXghiI * Send in a comment yourself. Jim outlines this at *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAPvWFF4E50 * 73...Rick W5RH -- Rick

Re: [BVARC] [EXTERNAL] Re: Will This Petition Before The FCC Bring An End To Amateur Radio As We Know It Or Am I Wrong Jim W6LG - YouTube

A high level summary article to get you up to speed quickly. Enjoy73...Rick W5RH https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/market-makers-want-to-expand-their-use-of-shortwave On Sun, Jul 16, 2023 at 4:16 PM Rick Hiller wrote: > Bob > Ditto on all that. > Tnx for the dBc numbers. > I

Re: [BVARC] [EXTERNAL] Re: Will This Petition Before The FCC Bring An End To Amateur Radio As We Know It Or Am I Wrong Jim W6LG - YouTube

BobDitto on all that.Tnx for the dBc numbers.I hope the Spectrum guys at ARRL are on it.   Seems like it might work with restrictions of course.   This is only one group.   Other HFT companies would ask for their services too if it goes.Does 20kw and frequency shifting get you world wide

Re: [BVARC] Will This Petition Before The FCC Bring An End To Amateur Radio As We Know It Or Am I Wrong Jim W6LG - YouTube

Submission Comment #2 W5RH Looking at a bit more detail in Appendix E (Page 74) their study shows available frequency ranges within 2 to 25 MHz. None of their proposed bands cover any of our ham bands *EXCEPT 60 Meters, where we have 5 "channels",* but I think this is shared anyway. Their

Re: [BVARC] Will This Petition Before The FCC Bring An End To Amateur Radio As We Know It Or Am I Wrong Jim W6LG - YouTube

A cursory read through the proposal and attached amendments shows that they have done their homework in all aspects. The various companies have been running experiments on air for the past 4 years. (experimental call signs are listed) Seems like they wish to run 20KW to a 10dBi antenna on

[BVARC] Voice Keyer -- Thanks!

I appreciate everyone's input. Thank you. One popped up, so I am good to go. 73..Rick Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are

[BVARC] Looking for a Voice Keyer. Kit preferred or off the shelf

Can anyone point me to a voice keyer kit? Doesn't have to be a complete kit , I can do the interfacing, etc. I used to see them but can't find them anymore. Thanks...Rick W5RH Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] Transmission Line Videos on Wave Mechanics and Standing Waves

Many years ago Pete WA5QPX(SK) and I were deep into chasing an understanding of what happens on a transmission line. We found the holy grail of information in 2 videos. One from Bell Labs and another from ARVN. I had them both on DVD 15 years ago, but recently, Steve KG5ICR, peaked my interest

Re: [BVARC] Iris design for tunable GHz-range antenna

XLNT references Donovan. The additional links are great too and even get into metamaterial use. I'd like to see the feed impedance plot. Hope they have it somewhere. TNX ES 73..Rick W5RH On Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 11:19 AM Donovan Balli via BVARC wrote: > >

[BVARC] Hurricane Season Info

Hams like to be prepared for stuff that might happen, so.. Matt and Eric, the Space City Weather guys, have launched a new web site *The Eye Wall * *https://theeyewall.com/ .* It's all about hurricane season, predictions, preparedness and the technology behind

Re: [BVARC] Unsubscribing From this for sale list!

y to me for years, now cut it out Dwayne or >> mike’s going to set you in the room with Al as he makes 200 contacts at >> 60wpm!! KD5YVQ >> >> >> >> *From:* BVARC *On Behalf Of *Rick Hiller via >> BVARC >> *Sent:* Friday, June 02, 2023 12:20 PM

Re: [BVARC] Unsubscribing From this for sale list!

My $ .02 But, David, I do not find your name on the roster. If you are just an "in and out" on the reflector, which is welcomed, I would encourage you to listen to the 94 machine and hear how many BVARC members or 94 users have Jeeps. And yes, it is not specifically ham equipment, but it is

Re: [BVARC] DXCC Card Checker

Nice, Bruce . Well done. 73..Rick W5RH On Wed, May 31, 2023 at 7:48 PM Bruce via BVARC wrote: > Many of you might not know, BVARC nominated me back in 1994 to be a WAS > and VUCC card checker. There was no one in the area doing it. At the > time, to be a DXCC card checker, you had to be

[BVARC] ARRL Hamfest Info -- For those that want to know how, when and where

How to Plan and Apply for an ARRL Hamfest or Convention If your amateur radio club is planning to host a convention, hamfest, tailgate, or swapfest, please consider applying for it to be an ARRL-sanctioned event. To learn what it means to be an ARRL-sanctioned event, and to get some ideas on how

[BVARC] Tech Page Addition. 17 mx Delta Loop Article

Larry , K5LJ, has a nice article about his 17 mx delta which he multi bands. Today, put on the BVARC Tech page.Check it out. 73. W5RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Hamvention sales

A huge one in Xenia, OH. Starting friday. Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On May 16, 2023, at 11:11 AM, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC > wrote: > > Does anyone know if there are any sales related to Hamvention that is going > on this coming weekend. Looking to pick up a radio and other gear

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