Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-28 Thread cw3sting via BVARC
LLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> >> Cc: Keith Dutson mailto:kdut...@sbcglobal.net>>, "ke5...@arrl.net <mailto:ke5...@arrl.net>" mailto:ke5...@arrl.net>> >> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio >> Date: Tue,

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-28 Thread Gus Bernard via BVARC
>> > >> From: Keith Dutson via BVARC > >> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB > >> Cc: Keith Dutson , "ke5...@arrl.net" < > ke5...@arrl.net> > >> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio > >> Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-14 Thread cw3sting via BVARC
.@arrl.net" Subject: Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:47:54 + (UTC) I will suggest an antenna for HF (80 thru 6 meters).  I have the Buckmaster OCF Dipole.  There are several models covering from 160 thru 6 meters, both low and high power.  They are high quali

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-14 Thread Keith Dutson via BVARC
I use paracord to hang the balun and tie off the ends to trees.  Home Depot has large eyebolts to screw into tree trunks.  Drill a pilot hole to ease insertion into trunk.  You are welcome to come see if near Tomball. Keith On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 10:26:29 AM CDT, Jonathan Guthrie, K

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-14 Thread Chris Luppens via BVARC
> > Please note: message attached > > From: Keith Dutson via BVARC > To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB > Cc: Keith Dutson , "ke5...@arrl.net" > Subject: Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio > Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:47:54 + (UTC) > > > I

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-14 Thread Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via BVARC
How do you support the ends of your antenna? On 9/14/2021 8:47 AM, Keith Dutson via BVARC wrote: I will suggest an antenna for HF (80 thru 6 meters).  I have the Buckmaster OCF Dipole. There are several models covering from 160 thru 6 meters, both low and high power.  They are high quality, des

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-14 Thread Dominic Mazoch via BVARC
Howard's offer sounds good. And good person. He will give you something nice. Dominic Mazoch Please note: message attached From: Keith Dutson via BVARC To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Keith Dutson , "ke5...@arrl.net" Subject: Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF rad

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-14 Thread Keith Dutson via BVARC
I will suggest an antenna for HF (80 thru 6 meters).  I have the Buckmaster OCF Dipole.  There are several models covering from 160 thru 6 meters, both low and high power.  They are high quality, designed to last many years, so are higher price than others. If you decide to run more than 100 wa

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-14 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Congratulations. Stick with a major brand. Yaesu. Kenwood. Icom Alinco eleckraft Buy used for a while and then gradually sell up. There are great major radios available for 300$ Range. When you get your feet wet, then you’ll know what you like. Add in a Signalink for digital. Add in a

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-14 Thread D. Howard Bingham via BVARC
I have an un-used Yaesu FT-840 with power supply & antenna tuner FOR SALE at $ 350.00 if interested (Formerly owned by 2 Former BVARC Presidents & used at field days. Can't use at current residence due to no antenna permitted at the House. If interested, my address in Deer Park is listed in BV

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-13 Thread Dominic Mazoch via BVARC
CV19 AWARE Dominic Mazoch -- Original Message -- From: Mike Lambert via BVARC To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Mike Lambert Subject: Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2021 22:38:55 -0500 Ditto on the single band radio. Belton Hamfest is October 2nd. Black Frid

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-13 Thread Mike Lambert via BVARC
Ditto on the single band radio. Belton Hamfest is October 2nd. Black Friday is in November. Pick your top 2 radios and go shopping. Your antenna may be the bigger hurdle. Mike  KI5MIK On 9/13/2021 10:08 PM, Jimmy Vance via BVARC wrote: I'd strongly suggest staying away from a single band rad

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-13 Thread Travis Burgess via BVARC
] Newbie's first HF radio I'd strongly suggest staying away from a single band radio. Many good used 10-160m +6m 100W radios out there in the $300-$700 dollar range Watch for something like a Yaesu FT-450 or ICOM 706MKIIG on the used market --jv On 9/13/2021 9:38 PM, cw3sting via BVARC wr

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-13 Thread Jimmy Vance via BVARC
I'd strongly suggest staying away from a single band radio. Many good used 10-160m +6m 100W radios out there in the $300-$700 dollar range   Watch for something like a Yaesu FT-450 or ICOM 706MKIIG on the used market --jv On 9/13/2021 9:38 PM, cw3sting via BVARC wrote: The FCC already has my

[BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-13 Thread cw3sting via BVARC
The FCC already has my upgrade to General in the database. Much thanks for the excellent job by the VE's who gave me the exam and took care of the paperwork. Now that I have more of the HF world open to me, I'm looking for advice on an entry level (i.e. cheap) HF radio. I don't do CW, so my ini