Re: [BVARC] E30FB - Eritrea

Thanks Ron.Perhaps I can listen for tham again this afternoon if i get home early enough.Guess I need to check the clusters.Have heard 9q0hq and it has been a lidfest much of the time.73 ... Scott KD5FBASent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: K5HM via

Re: [BVARC] Fw: Eritrea

Cookie, I can only hope to catch him after work today. Thanks for the update. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: WILLIS COOKE via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:03/16/2015 13:24 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo:

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] TDXS/BVARC Joint Meeting Thursday Night

Ate at Hogs and Chicks in Missouri City a while back and food was good. .  If they look for a bike tell them your is a Huffy. 73... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Roy Storey via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Countdown to MSWE 2012

And my rv is a Radio Flyer with a tent over it.73 ... Scott KD5FBASent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Travis Burgess via BVARC Date:03/04/2015 15:51 (GMT-06:00) To: Mike Hardwick ,bvarc@bvarc.org Subject: Re:

Re: [BVARC] Future of Contesting

I'm for it as long as my garage door doesn't go up or down on transmit or change the tv channel my wife is watching. Though letting the dog out is ok. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: GMuller885--- via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] CQ Serenade

Thanks Ron!73 ... Scott KD5FBASent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: K5HM via BVARC Date:02/23/2015 17:45 (GMT-06:00) To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Subject: [BVARC] CQ Serenade

Re: [BVARC] cocos i

I understand and i appreciate it when they transmit in Extra and listen in the General. Much of any fault is with the lids in the General portion who do not seem to be able to act civilized and listen before piling on. Not everyone is able to operate with a beam or a gallon or more. We use what is

Re: [BVARC] Cocos

Hope you made it Jerry! 73 ... Scott Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Gmuller885 via BVARC Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 5:02 PM To: Bill Stone; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR

Re: [BVARC] cocos i

Ah yes in the extra class portion of the band. They seem to have an allergy to the general portions. I have heard them on 15, 20, and 40. All in the extra. On 10 when l have heard them it is a lidfest or they are only listening for EU or JA. If i get them fine otherwise I will listen elsewhere

Re: [BVARC] Cocos

Very good Bill!  Cudos to Norma! Work keeps getting in the way of DX. One of these days I have to get my priorities straight. Have to study for Extra as well. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Bill Stone via

Re: [BVARC] Cocos Island

Way to go Bill and Norma! I'll see if I can hear them when I get home.  73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Bill Stone via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:02/19/2015 14:21 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo:

[BVARC] Split

Rob, I, as a new-by to HF figured it out. Try this. As long as you have Dual VFO it is a piece of cake. Set the radio to a frequency on A. Then push A=B. Then A/B. This will swap from A to B and when pushed again it will go back. If the other station is listening up 5 then

Re: [BVARC] Ham Radio Night at the Sugar Land Skeeters

May 30 it is.  73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Michael Wrenn via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:02/16/2015 10:31 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo: andrew.macallis...@emerson.com,BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

Re: [BVARC] FW: [tdxs-list] Isla del Coco DXpedition progress

When is St Barts supposed to be active?Fun fun fun73 Scott KD5FBASent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: K5HM via BVARC Date:02/16/2015 11:23 (GMT-06:00) To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Subject: [BVARC] FW:

Re: [BVARC] Cocos Island soon on air

If I can work Costa Rica with my dipole maybe I stand a chance to work Cocos Island. I hope I hope. What bands so they plan to operate and how long will they be there? 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net

[BVARC] Confirmed.

It is confirmed!  The Sugar Land Skeeters will be at the Greater Houston Hamfest! The Mascot will be there too! 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] Adopt Hope the dog

. I thought I would pass along some more information for you and any others who might be interested in Hope, the little dog that I sent emails about the other day. Well, the friend still has the dog. Let me tell you a LOT more about Hope and her rescuer. She is my son's next door

[BVARC] A firm date for Ham Radio in the Ball Park

It seems that we have a firm date of May 30 for Ham Radio in the Ball Park, Constellation Field, Home of the Sugar Land Skeeters. I would like to send an invitation to ALL area Ham Radio Clubs and Ham Radio operators. I am working on pricing ($8.00 to $12.00) per ticket. Hopefully I can work

[BVARC] Ham Radio Night at the Sugar Land Skeeters

I am trying to plan a HAM RADIO NIGHT at the Sugar Land Skeeters and need your input. Please Answer the following: . Please respond to the group or my personal email address. I would appreciate your thoughts. . Would you prefer a Friday or Saturday Evening?

Re: [BVARC] 2014 Newsletter Series on SWR -- The Radio Hotel -- adjunct info

Rick, I for one consider you and many others to be a valuable resource whose knowledge and opinion I respect.  In Bvarc you are like EF HUTTON.  73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Rick Hiller via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Frosty -- K5LBU -- Status

Thanks Rick! Like many more, Frosty has been in my thoughts and prayers.  73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Rick Hiller via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:02/11/2015 14:38 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo: 'BRAZOS

Re: [BVARC] A dog named Hope

Need a home for a sweet loving Schnauzer mix dog named Hope. 3 years old housebroken spade female. Hope is looking for a good home preferably with a child or older adult who will love her and play with her. Friend thought she had found someone to take care of her and they dumped her. The

Re: [BVARC] Fw: DXCC Application delays

You , me and a lot of others!  Maybe our LoTW expert can shed light on it? 73 Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:01/26/2015 14:04 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo: 'Bill Stone'

Re: [BVARC] K1N Navassa Press Release - for immediate publication

I just visited the http://www.navassadx.com/ web site and the DXpedition has departed the Bahamas and is underway. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net -Original Message- From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org]

[BVARC] Centennial QSO Deadline Extended

The deadline for submitting QSOs to LoTW has been extended thru at least January 22nd. So it is NOT too late for some of you who have not yet submitted your log to LoTW. Hope that this helps. 73. . Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX

Re: [BVARC] ARRL Centennial

Very good Bruce! I thought that I did well considering I was barefoot using my TS440 and a homebrew fan dipole that is only at about 15 feet. The wire went up on February 1st with AL-mer, N5XZ, being my first contact on HF. Ended up with WAS on phone across 10, 12, 15, 20 and 40 meters with W1AW

Re: [BVARC] eQSL + Contesting = Instant Gratification

Agreed!  I look at it as therapy. An escape from some of the unpleasant aspects of that which touches us all providing a form of fellowship that many other activities can only briefly provide.  The friendships it provides are often lifelong and bridge time and space. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA

[BVARC] Antenna masts?

does anybody know what an 80 foot flagpole I know of 9 that are coming down and going to be scrapped George R brown. 73 Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] K5WRN ARRL 10-Meter Contest

Very good Michael. I was not able to spend but a few minutes on the radio. Hence only 5 QSO. The band was full of signals. Early this morning Europe was everywhere and they were all that the East coast stations were working. 73 Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive

Re: [BVARC] Results of the Greater Houston 2 Meter FM Challenge

Yes I would say. Mine was actually a Rover. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Michael Wrenn via BVARC Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 7:43 PM To:

[BVARC] W1AW/3 Delaware

They are on 12 meters NOW at 2:10PM local Lonely at 24.9615. !!! 73 Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] QRZ .... K5HM

Ron is famous. He is featured right now on QRZ. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Guy line anchors - Local source?

Light duty ones might be found at Ralph's Electronic Supply on Telephone road North of Airport. Heavier ones are used to tie down trailers and such. They should not need to have more than one flight on the auger. Do NOT use a screwdriver to screw it into the ground. Use a piece of #3 rebar

[BVARC] South Texas Hamfest

For those who were not able. This past weekend the SouthTexas Hamfest was held in Aransas Pass. This was the 2nd time that I have made the trek there. Last year they had a very disappointing turnout. This year was MUCH better. They had a number of vendors who made the trip including Houston

Re: [BVARC] ARRL SS CW - N5XZ

Way to go Big Al!  I saw where several people had posted on the clusters. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:11/03/2014 03:28 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo:

Re: [BVARC] arrl centenial

Right now they have me with 6147 points so it is not impossible.  I'm shooting for 7500 by the end of December. 73 ... scott kd5fba Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Bruce via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:10/27/2014 09:09

Re: [BVARC] arrl centenial

Thar is why i try to work them on multiple bands. I still need Delaware.  Going to try West Virginia tonight again. Got them on 40 last night. Then wait and wait for them to post.  73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message

[BVARC] W1AW/8 WV

they are on 40 meters right now. 7.287 listening up 3. 73 Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] W1AW/8 West Virginia

They are on 7.265 right now! Easy pickings. 6:55 PM Local time. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] CQ WW contest

We can put her picture along with YY1YLY! I need to introduce her to my son. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bill Stone via BVARC Sent: Sunday,

Re: [BVARC] arrl auction

I think you need to bid on it and the Expert amp. Lol. 73 Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Bruce via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:10/23/2014 12:26 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo: Rick Hiller rhil...@sdicgm.com,BRAZOS

Re: [BVARC] Did you make at least 1 QSO during the TX QSO Party? It's not too late!

I made about 50 or 60 QSO. My program will not make Cabrillo only adif. Will be happy to submit for club credit. 73... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: John Chauvin via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:10/20/2014

Re: [BVARC] W1AW/8 West Virginia Schedule Starting on Tuesday

Here you go . http://www.w8tn.com/w1aw-8/index.php?date=2014-10-22 This is the Link. 73, Scott KD5FBA From: gmuller...@aol.com [mailto:gmuller...@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2014 10:37 AM To: smedb...@windstream.net Subject: Re: [BVARC] W1AW/8 West Virginia Schedule

Re: [BVARC] W1AW/8 West Virginia Schedule Starting on Tuesday

P.M. Central Daylight Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes: My last remaining state 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm www.qrz.com/db/k5hm ARRL Logologo (2) From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Scott Medbury via BVARC Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2014

[BVARC] W1AW/0 and W1AW/4

Both are on 40 meters right now at 03:37 . W1AW/4 on 7.276 W1AW/0 on 7.249 Both are easy pickings. Great signals. 73 Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net ___

Re: [BVARC] VHF simplex Local contest

This is why it was a challenge. Most antenna systems are simple. Few arrays. Short distances. Lots of potential. Rome wasn't built in a day. I give Ron a lot of credit. What a fun start to what could easily be a Spring and Fall event. Above all it gets us involved. 73 Scott KD5FBA

Re: [BVARC] Recommendation for TV antenna?

Rob, Radio Shack and others have some very good quality compact TV antennas that will fit the bill. They have one that looks like rabbit ears on a Vicks cough drop for indoor use. There are out door versions also that you could use that provide some gain also. 73 de Scott KD5FBA

[BVARC] Skeeters

If you won skeeters tickets and have not used them, call the box office. You may be able to trade for championship tickets for games tomorrow or Wednesday.   They are in the league championship series starting here tomorrow. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE

[BVARC] W1AW/4 on 15 meters!

W1AW/4 NC is on 21.302 at 8:30 local now! 73 de Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury ARRL AMSAT #33657 B-VARC (Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club) 10-10 International #77047 Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 USA Centennial Sticker Decal web-03

Re: [BVARC] Wall Wart City

Glenn.. WB4KTF NEEDS a 16.4 volt @ 1.25amp Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Allen R. Brier via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:09/16/2014 20:43 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo:

[BVARC] W1AW/5 Texas 75 meters!

Big signal on 3.810 at 0258Z (9:58 local) 73 de Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury ARRL AMSAT #33657 B-VARC (Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club) 10-10 International #77047 Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 USA Centennial Sticker Decal web-03

Re: [BVARC] Route 66 on air event

I stumbled on a couple on 15 meters. Have not heard TX. OK was on 75 meters, but too light for me.73. .. Scott KD5FBASent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: K5HM via BVARC Date:09/08/2014 09:20 (GMT-06:00) To:

[BVARC] W1AW/7 OREGON

W1AW/7 in Oregon is on 14.245 at 2257Z (5:57 Local) 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Nice camo tactic....

Deed restrictions were the answer to the lack of zoning. They were predicted when I was taking urban planning to be abused by the authorities who imposed them because they answer to no one.  73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message

Re: [BVARC] Battleship Missouri on the air

Correction, The Missouri is in Pearl for the event. Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Scott Medbury via BVARC Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 11:25 PM To: 'Bob Hawkins

Re: [BVARC] Dinner before meeting tonight?

Sonic has cheeseburgers 1/2 price today.73 ... Scott KD5FBASent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: K5HM via BVARC Date:08/14/2014 13:28 (GMT-06:00) To: 'Allen N5XZ' ,'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'

[BVARC] QRV on SO-50

I will try to make several passes of SO-50 on Saturday from EL18. Leaving sunday. May get one in from San Jose Island. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] N1MM vs. N3FJP for Rover Mode (was Re: N5XZ: 10-10 Summer Contest )

Allen, HMMM... I can see where this might be of benefit when operating satellite because we are often rovers. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net -Original Message- From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On

Re: [BVARC] W1AW Portable Ops

Jonathan,I can tell you all about frustration getting a Q with W1AW/ wherever. Mostly the Pacific Northwest. I have an old TS440 with a home brew fan dipole at 15 feet.Only on HF since February I have worked them 88 times on phone only. It has been a challenge competing with Big Guns. My best luck

[BVARC] For Sale Yaesu 736R

This weekend I visited with K5GW who owns Texas Towers in Plano. He has been asked to sell a 736R (2meter/70cm) All Mode VHF/UHF rig for a friend who is now a silent key. The radio is absolutely pristine. It does not have the 6 meter or 220 modules. He is asking $599 for it and is offering a

Re: [BVARC] Do you have a Technician or higher class ham license? Big Al is dead meat!

I should be there! 73 de Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury ARRL AMSAT #33657 B-VARC (Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club) 10-10 International #77047 Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 USA From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via

Re: [BVARC] ARRL Centennial for tomorrow

Thanks Bruce! With the storms several of the 13 colonies this weekend we're tough for me. Ended up with 12. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Bruce via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:07/07/2014 08:42

[BVARC] Lessons learned by field day

Add to the list I am starting. Add to the list. 1. Most members will not be posting to the list server because why send a message when you are looking at the people for whom the message would otherwise be intended. 2. As W5RH would say... Ham radio is a journey not a destination.  3. Be as

Re: [BVARC] 5' roof tripod - where to buy locally

Try Ralph' Electronic Supply on telephone road near Hobby. Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:06/25/2014 09:57 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo: 'Roy Storey'

Re: [BVARC] w1aw/kl7

N5T was telling me they are operating from the Alaska super station contest station.They were awesome last night.Hope they keep it up. Hope to get at least one or 2 more bands.73 ... Scott KD5FBASent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: K5HM via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] KK5W Field Day Bonus Points

I plan to try to complete at least one satellite QSO at field day. If Al N5afv is available I'm sure that it will happen. 73 Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Bill Stone via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] w1aw/5

The only band I worked them on was 40 meters phone. Heard them on 160 meters and 80 meters. They were on 3780 and 3790 phone over the weekend. They not only had tough band conditions, but were very close for my cloud burner. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive

[BVARC] W1AW/0 Missouri on now

W1AW/0 portable Missouri is calling CQ on 7.205 now. 40 Meters 73 de Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury ARRL AMSAT #33657 B-VARC (Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club) 10-10 International #77047 Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 USA

[BVARC] FW: Fwd: PARC Multiclub Tailgate

Guys as promised on the repeater here is the tailgate information for this weekend. 73 ... Scott KD5FB Scott Medbury From: jerry venable [mailto:n...@yahoo.com] Subject: Fw: Fwd: PARC Multiclub Tailgate QST, QST, QST It is time for the Pearland Amateur Radio Club (PARC)

Re: [BVARC] Saturday's Event: Military Cross Band Radio Test

Thanks John.  What bands or frequencies are they using or do you know? 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: K5IZO via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:05/09/2014 07:50 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo: Michael Wrenn

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