Re: [BVARC] Charging for QSL?

2023-05-18 Thread orin snook via BVARC
Then I would consider that borderline “pecuniary” and a tilt of the genteel service of hams promoting international good will and would vote appropriately with not sending them my PayPal. 73, KB5F From: Shannon Tassin Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2023 6:21 AM To:

Re: [BVARC] Charging for QSL?

2023-05-18 Thread orin snook via BVARC
Shannon, Common practice following rising postal rates. Cards started out as real post cards, then got fancy with color photography+. In order to keep them pristine, mailing in an envelope became customary, drawing even more postage. When in Indonesia, it was common for me to receive the

[BVARC] Need Ride to Swapfest

2023-03-03 Thread orin snook via BVARC
Sure could use a ride to the Swapfest from Marina del Sol, 1203 Twin Oaks Blvd, Kemah, any time Fri or Sat. 73, KB5F/mm Orin Snook 281-745-0539 Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listi

Re: [BVARC] Genset Service?

2022-10-07 Thread orin snook via BVARC
bissonet On Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 1:53 PM orin snook via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: Have 2 Honda 3000's needing service. Any ideas where to get small engine service? All I'm finding is Generac sales and service instead of lawn mower type stuff. TNX & 73, KB5F/mm Orin Sn

[BVARC] Genset Service?

2022-10-07 Thread orin snook via BVARC
Have 2 Honda 3000's needing service. Any ideas where to get small engine service? All I'm finding is Generac sales and service instead of lawn mower type stuff. TNX & 73, KB5F/mm Orin Snook 281-745-0539 osn...@hotmail.com Brazos Valley Amateur Ra

Re: [BVARC] Dozens of DVDs FREE for pickup...

2022-06-29 Thread orin snook via BVARC
From: BVARC on behalf of Gary Sitton via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 12:29 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Gary Sitton Subject: [BVARC] Dozens of DVDs FREE for pickup... Total mixed bag of last 10 years of collecting DVDs: Rom-Com, Mys

Re: [BVARC] Dozens of DVDs FREE for pickup...

2022-06-29 Thread orin snook via BVARC
Gary, Pick up the 4th? 73, KB5F Orin Snook 281-745-0539 From: BVARC on behalf of Gary Sitton via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 12:29 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Gary Sitton Subject: [BVARC] Dozens of DVDs FREE for pickup... Total mixe

Re: [BVARC] Fixing a stripped aluminum screw hole

2022-05-31 Thread orin snook via BVARC
Depending on the amount of "stripping", you can make the "hole" smaller with aluminum foil or small strips placed perpendicular to the threads in the hole. LokTite for more security. 2. Use copper, strands of Brillo pad or similar wire, depending again on the tolerance you are trying to close.

Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

2022-03-31 Thread orin snook via BVARC
Yes, I was THAT ham, HI HI! Complex legal case that yes, I won, but "I was ruined but twice: once when I lost a lawsuit and once when I won one." ARRL wasn't much help. Available for more-than-you-want-to-know consultations... 73, KB5F/mm Orin Snook 281-745-0539

[BVARC] W5TOM, SK

2022-01-30 Thread orin snook via BVARC
My friend and mentor Tom Morton, W5TOM died this morning. Called by his son Rob, who said pneumonia and covid got him with few other details as I cried. Tom was a retired professional photographer of years ago shooting the Beatles, other musicians, working for many magazines and ad layouts.

Re: [BVARC] antenna outside my window

2021-04-22 Thread orin snook via BVARC
https://www.k5lrk.com/roof-vent-antenna Simply install a "new" sewer vent pipe on your roof. Rubber boot and sealant; as much support as need from INSIDE the attic. 73, KB5F From: BVARC on behalf of David Holden via BVARC Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 4:14 PM

Re: [BVARC] Need advice

2020-04-23 Thread orin snook via BVARC
I have made the whole RV essentially into a UPS, excluding water heater and HVAC. A pure sine wave 3,000 watt inverter into a house bank of X Watt hour size. 110V to the battery charger to the battery bank to the inverter to the 110V loads. This puts all loads to the batteries, drawing from them

Re: [BVARC] Antenna Mounting Options

2020-04-08 Thread orin snook via BVARC
As an “expert” in lightning, even publishing a paper some 40 years ago with research and study before and after, it all goes back to Ben Franklin. 1. He invents the lightning rod to attract or “catch” the strike, thus protecting the structure, further engineered for the 45 degree cone of pro

Re: [BVARC] Conclusions of the antenna technical question.

2020-01-18 Thread orin snook via BVARC
Well Done Rick! Much appreciated! 73, KB5F/mm From: BVARC on behalf of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2020 8:05 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Rick Hiller Subject: [BVARC] Conclusions of the antenna technical question. The ante