Re: [BVARC] Aluminum for small antenna

2017-08-15 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
I goggled aluminum  Houston and came up with a bunch of places:   . http://www.easternmetal.com/standard_extrusions_and_sheet_products.html is near me and I intend to stop by for a yagi I am repairing.     I did look at a site in Dallas, (On Line metal supply) selected $23 worth, the freight was

Re: [BVARC] Remedies OT - Generator help needed.

2017-08-14 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
I try to put my generator away dry, that is run it dry so no problem with old gas.   In a message dated 8/13/2017 10:16:00 PM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes:   Tru- fuel is $5 per quart.   Scott KD5FBA       Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid On Aug 13, 2017 10:10 PM, SETX Telecom

[BVARC] PLASTICS

2017-08-07 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
Both lowes and Home Depo carny some.  Consider their corrugated roofing. It is inexpensive and if you only need a little or long run there it is.  It's poly carb and is tuff.    73 JP K5VGM___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Yaesu FT-857D

2017-08-20 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
JP, I did ship an 587 off to it's Maker in Cypress California.  I would be interested to know what you find localy. . I had used too long a screw in the Mobile bracket and broke a wire inside, It cost me $100 in freight round trip and i think $75 for the repair, Also just a little less tan 3

Re: [BVARC] Questions About the New Ham Bands (MF & LF)

2017-09-19 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
There is quite a bit of information on the web  about the new bands. As far as i know there is one transverter kit you can buy.   Some ham equipment like my Yausu 857,Is ts there any thing that radio won't do?  Xmit below the BC band for one.    Since the band is narrow, CW and digital.  People

Re: [BVARC] Generator gas stabilizers

2017-09-19 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
I solve the problem by not leaving any fuel in the carburetor or better the tank for an extended period. I don't fill the tank more than I need to for the task and putting extra fuel I purchased in to my car and use it up. I don't store any gas at home.    John Parmalee jparma...@aol.com

Re: [BVARC] FW: PLC Amateur Radio Application - APPROVED

2017-10-14 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
Andy, Congratulations on passing this high hurdle .     Let me know, I have the antenna and receiver operational.  I have some Mux cards that cover the band but not operational.    John Parmalee jparma...@aol.com 281-380-3811  K5VGM WI2XLJ In a message dated 10/13/2017 11:07:01 PM Central

Re: [BVARC] Hurricane Harvey Rainfall

2017-08-30 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
Well here in Hockley I put a five gallon bucket with a brick in it in the middle of the yard.  I had to empty it once and almost again for a total of 26.5"  I took the brick out to measure.  I have always thought I would like to have a funnel on the roof and a tube leading to a calibrated

Re: [BVARC] Hurricane Harvey Rainfall

2017-08-30 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
811  K5VGM WI2XLJ In a message dated 8/30/2017 11:42:49 AM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes:   The funnel complicates the issue I think..  K5 HEC Sent from my iPad On Aug 30, 2017, at 11:39 AM, John Parmalee via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: Well here in Hockley I put a fi

Re: [BVARC] question

2017-09-30 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
The Stepnen F Austin club is planning  an event station  for Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 am thru 4 pm at the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site. Contact:   Roger Klein N5RWK rwkl...@katyweb.net   John Parmalee jparma...@aol.com 281-380-3811  K5VGM WI2XLJ In a message dated 9/30/2017 3:18:20 PM

[BVARC] Please confirm the meeting location and time.

2017-10-11 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
I have never attended one  of your meetings, The yagi presentation is inviting enough for me to come from Montgomery county.  Tell me where and when please.    John Parmalee jparma...@aol.com 281-380-3811  K5VGM WI2XLJ   From:Mike Hardwick via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 22:11 To:BRAZOS

Re: [BVARC] Please confirm the meeting location and time.

2017-10-12 Thread John parmalee via BVARC
dridge Rd, Sugar Land TX. > > Check out the club website at bvarc.org. > > 73 de Bill, KG5FQX > >> On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 9:42 PM, John Parmalee via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >> wrote: >> I have never attended one of your meetings, The yagi presentation is

[BVARC] Question and comment on equipment for sale

2017-11-28 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
Bill, I picked up the antennas yesterday afternoon.  When I got them home I found I had three 145 driven elements and 25 I think it was total elements.  I guess I got the A44-20T  and a five element beam less boom.  A bonus, thanks. It will be fun to figure out what I have.  I may take the

[BVARC] Wouxun KG-UVD1P

2017-11-30 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
I wonder if anyone has knowledge of a hard reset for a Wouxun KG-UVD1P.  The radio receives, transmits and changes channels ok.  The problem was the screen was blank and now is stuck showing gibberish. I know there is a reset at menu 50 but I have no vision on the screen to get to 50. I have

[BVARC] 7:30??

2017-11-09 Thread John parmalee via BVARC
Sent through the international space station ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com

[BVARC] Happy Birthday Motorola! | A Journey through time & innovation - YouTube

2017-11-08 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
As the Chief Engineer of several paging companies in the 80’s and 90’s Motorola along with BBL then Glenayre were our major suppliers of technology and hardware to maintain a steep curve of business. Each were a love them and hate them company.  Motorola was famous for sending a salesman to

Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A Suggestion

2018-01-19 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
  When I have gotten my Yaesu rigs stuck like this I have called the factory and it's fixed quickly and no charge. Sometimes you-tube is some help too with things like programing.   John Parmalee jparma...@aol.com 281-380-3811  K5VGM WI2XLJ     ___

Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A Suggestion

2018-01-19 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
On 1/19/2018 12:24 PM, John Parmalee via BVARC wrote: When I have gotten my Yaesu rigs stuck like this I have called the factory and it's fixed quickly and no charge. Sometimes you-tube is some help too with things like programing. John Parmalee jparma...@aol.com 281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ

Re: [BVARC] [lsdxa] Fwd: [k5rwk] Texas company plans 160m band Wireless Power Transfer

2018-02-06 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
1 Texzon Technologies, LLC Request for Part 5 Experimental License ELS File No. 0924-EX-CN-2017 NARRATIVE STATEMENT Pursuant to Sections 5.203 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 5.203 (2016), Texzon Technologies, LLC (“Texzon”) hereby respectfully requests experimental license from January

[BVARC] Rick Hiller Controled Standing Wave Antenna

2018-07-07 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
Rick, I read with interest about the  CCD antenna.  I understand to shorten an antenna you us series C.  In this case it is apparently intentionally made long and shortened with C.   I tried a 20 meter full wave in my cad program. (MMANA)-GAL) I put a cap every 1/8 lambda.  I tried the

[BVARC] Fwd: Fwd: Summary DMR Training Class

2018-09-30 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ From: bvarc@bvarc.org To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: jparma...@aol.com Sent: 9/30/2018 9:29:32 AM Central Standard Time Subject: [BVARC] Fwd: Summary DMR Training Class Subject: Summary DMR Training Class This is a very brief summary of our

Re: [BVARC] Thank you for a great night

2018-11-09 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
I am recent to the BVARC club and must say I am impressed with the club on so many levels. I am grateful for all that go towards making it the success it is. Also as for my pot of spaghetti;I see it was labeled rogue. I hope those that sampled my Italian chili enjoyed it. One comment, we need

[BVARC] Fwd: Summary DMR Training Class

2018-09-30 Thread John parmalee via BVARC
Sent through the international space station Begin forwarded message: > From: "Ron Matusek" > Date: September 30, 2018 at 8:53:53 AM CDT > To: "Andy MacAllister" , "Bill Dillon" > , "Carl Kotila" , "Charlie Keng" > , "Cindy & Art Grant" , "Clay Yeaman" > , Darrell kirk, "David" > ,

[BVARC] Fwd: [NARS] DMR Training Classes

2018-09-24 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
From: ro...@att.net To: jparma...@aol.com Sent: 9/24/2018 5:31:01 PM Central Standard Time Subject: Re: [NARS] DMR Training Classes Anyone interested in learning about DMR please plan to attend our DMRTraining Class.  The location will be: Klein Fire Station#4  (Meeting Conference Room)

[BVARC] Fwd: Current Group Pricing for NARS DMR Radio purchase

2018-09-26 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ From: ro...@att.net To: w5...@swbell.net, wd5j...@att.net, k5...@comcast.net, rafsen...@gmail.com, c...@yeaman.org, darrell...@gmail.com, da...@ruthfam.com, d...@swbell.net, garyj...@hotmail.com, mcbride.jam...@yahoo.com,

[BVARC] Looking to purchace a Metal Lathe also have a Unimat for sale

2019-01-01 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
I am wanting to move up a step in  metal turning, John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com

[BVARC] Ducting or tropo

2018-11-29 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
In the past few weeks ago someone was talking about ducting, I've lost the e-mail.. I found this in my stack of stuff,  http://www.dxinfocentre.com/tropo.html  also you can search Hepburn report. It provides a map showing possible ducts and rates them1 to 10.. It looks  like  Dec 1  1200 to

Re: [BVARC] Annual Banquet Jan 18, 2019 Am I too late?

2019-01-10 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
Hey, is it too late to sign up for the Banquet?I see it yet on the web site but no place to sign up,  I do know it involves pay pal. John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJIn a message dated 12/10/2018 8:54:21 PM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes: Rick: How does

Re: [BVARC] Annual Banquet Jan 18, 2019 Am I too late?

2019-01-10 Thread John Parmalee via BVARC
 -- W5RH On Thu, Jan 10, 2019 at 1:56 PM John Parmalee via BVARC wrote: Hey, is it too late to sign up for the Banquet?I see it yet on the web site but no place to sign up,  I do know it involves pay pal. John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811K5VGM WI2XLJIn a message dated 12/10/2018 8:54:21

Re: [BVARC] [BLT] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

2019-03-24 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
It looks like 51 want's to visit a couple more states before it goes over the pond. Now in South Carolina. Weather looks clear ahead with a forecast of a wind direction of ENE  75 degrees. Maybe it is going to take the great circle route to Europe. Andy please explain a couple of the telemetry 

Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest

2019-03-23 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
 Good job Mike, Thank you John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJIn a message dated 3/23/2019 5:20:21 PM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes: All the eyeball QSO’s were fun.  I even had to spend some money this year.  73...bruce Sent from my iPhone On Mar 23, 2019,

[BVARC] Especially for those that won’t be able to make it to the Houston  HamFest this weekend . PLEASE REPOST

2019-03-21 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
Especially for those that won’t be able to make it to the Houston  HamFest this weekend. Two Balloon launches with ham gear on board. You can participate. Live video of both launches https://zoom.us/i/2815436502 9:30  AM  BLT-51 will launch You can track with http://APRS.fi  search  the

[BVARC] density and pressure work to raise the temperature

2019-03-21 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
thought as the balloon gets higher with thinner air that the temperature would get colder.  you say it goes up.  interesting.  i may need to take a look at that.  neat experiment.   73...bruce Sent from my iPhone On Mar 21, 2019, at 1:10 PM, john Parmalee via BVARC wrote: Especially for those

Re: [BVARC] Project Suggestion For Arduino

2019-04-13 Thread John parmalee via BVARC
ort!!Ham Radio!! > > > > >> On Apr 12, 2019, at 5:05 PM, john Parmalee via BVARC wrote: >> >> This is realty two projects in one, A RF volt meter that squares the >> voltage, divides by 50 and displays it as Watts. The second is something >>

Re: [BVARC] Project Suggestion For Arduino

2019-04-12 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
This is realty two projects in one, A RF volt meter that squares the voltage, divides by 50 and displays it as Watts.  The second is something that has been around for a while called a CanTenna. They can be built in the quart or gallon size. I guess you could build it in a five gallon paint

[BVARC] Travel trailer for sale price cut

2019-07-04 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
2017 Autumn Ridge mini by StarCraft, 14 RB for sale PRICE CUT! NOW $9950.  This hard to find gem is like new.  Purchased new Feb of 18. Just 2490lb dry/3200 Gross. Last it was pulled to both California and Florida last summer with a Dodge Grand Caravan, no problem. Sleeps three, shower/small

[BVARC] For sale 14'travel trailer

2019-06-29 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
Greetings guys, I an upgrading  my RV and have a Starcraft Autumn Ridge 14 Rb for sale. Google "Starcraft Autumn Ridge 14 RG" for details.Message me or text me for pictures and specific details and to arrange a look. 73's John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM

Re: [BVARC] Wire Wanted -- Trade (preferred) or purchase

2019-08-27 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
Gary, I know where you are with the knee,  I have had both replaced, it did hurt like hell but will soon feel great.  Work hard on the PE, get that knee fex to 105 degrees. Rick, consider 17 Gage electric fence wire available at your local feed store.  I think I bought  1/4 mile for something

Re: [BVARC] Steam train frequencies?

2019-11-07 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
plex and the dispatcher can select the radio tower closes to the train. A good antenna is a must for much range.       From: BVARC On Behalf Of john Parmalee via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2019 7:59 PM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: john Parmalee Subject: Re: [BVARC] Steam train frequencies?   Some

Re: [BVARC] Steam train frequencies?

2019-11-07 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
rain. A good antenna is a must for much range.       From: BVARC On Behalf Of john Parmalee via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2019 7:59 PM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: john Parmalee Subject: Re: [BVARC] Steam train frequencies?   Some one this morning had the frequencies but I didn't get them int

[BVARC] Steam train today

2019-11-06 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
If any of you are intrested the Union Pacific will be bring their Big Boy locomotive to town today.  It will come down 90A departing  Eagle Lake at 2:30. it will come through Memorial Park and arrive at 902 Washington Avenue which I think is the Amtrak station behind the jail down town. It will

Re: [BVARC] Steam train today

2019-11-06 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
? DwayneKB5YTA On Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 9:43 AM john Parmalee via BVARC wrote: If any of you are intrested the Union Pacific will be bring their Big Boy locomotive to town today.  It will come down 90A departing  Eagle Lake at 2:30. it will come through Memorial Park and arrive at 902 Washington Avenue

Re: [BVARC] Ham License Plates

2019-11-15 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
A couple of thoughts,  The Tax office in Magnolia wanted a license copy which says "Official Copy". There is a version that says "reference copy" that is pretty easy to pull down but it didn't work for me.You can  have up to three sets of plates with your call. For me I have my van, my camper

Re: [BVARC] Steam train frequencies?

2019-11-06 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 9:43 AM john Parmalee via BVARC wrote: If any of you are intrested the Union Pacific will be bring their Big Boy locomotive to town today.  It will come down 90A departing  Eagle Lake at 2:30. it will come through Memorial Park and arrive at 902 Washington Avenue which I t

Re: [BVARC] Steam train today

2019-11-06 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJIn a message dated 11/6/2019 10:12:39 AM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes: John,If you get close into South Main and Hiram Clark please call me at River Oaks and let me know the train is there. 713 626 7627 DwayneKB5YTA On Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 9:43 AM john Parmalee via

Re: [BVARC] Steam train today

2019-11-06 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
Jones via BVARC wrote: John,If you get close into South Main and Hiram Clark please call me at River Oaks and let me know the train is there. 713 626 7627 DwayneKB5YTA On Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 9:43 AM john Parmalee via BVARC wrote: If any of you are intrested the Union Pacific will be bring

[BVARC] balloon launch you can track aznd see via zoom details follow

2019-12-18 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
|   | |   | |  Walter Holmes K5WHDec 17   #387  Please be aware of these two Balloon flights that will be released on Saturday December 21st by 9:30am. Central time from Sugar Land, Texas. Current plan is to start assembly about 8:00am. If the winds are too rough, we may have to fall back to

[BVARC] Ham fest

2020-03-05 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
Greetings, I am planing to be at the fair ground tomorrow (Friday) in my camper  to overnight.   I am available to help with what ever, I am a bit limited due to surgery last week but am doing fine. Also how do I get my name on the invite list for the spaghetti dinner tomorrow night. John

Re: [BVARC] tower climber

2020-02-02 Thread John parmalee via BVARC
mail...@nars.net Sent through the international space station > On Feb 2, 2020, at 3:11 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: > >  > > > - Forwarded Message - > From: Adam Bayard > > Sent: Sunday, February 2, 2020, 02:34:40 PM CST > > > Hey, guys this is Adam Bayard, KC3GQU I’m

[BVARC] Fwd: [NARS] NARS Presentation Jason Johnston Ham Radio 2.0

2020-02-21 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811  K5VGM WI2XLJ All, February 21, 2020 Jason Johnston of Ham Radio 2.0(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKpVMjRE0m60lKCBWhIlo0A) will be doing apresentation at our NARS monthly meeting. This is one YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE. Jason is widely

Re: [BVARC] Fm transmitter for Easter service

2020-04-08 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
I have watched this thread and thought about it and an idea struck me.  Why not use a service monitor. An IFR or equivalent will cover the FM band,   I don't know it it will modulate to 75 kHz without distorting so you have to turn the receiver up a bit.  I don't know what size of parking but I

Re: [BVARC] Fm transmitter for Easter service

2020-04-09 Thread John parmalee via BVARC
t is NOT based on power but a field >>>>>>> intensity..In the FM band of 88-108, it comes CLOSE to 100mw ERP >>>>>>> (Effective Radiated Power) but not exact. Bluetooth is usually limited >>>>>>> to 30ft. 100mw on FM MAY get you leg

Re: [BVARC] Fm transmitter for Easter service

2020-04-09 Thread John parmalee via BVARC
ly limited >>>>>> to 30ft. 100mw on FM MAY get you legally 300 ftA CB radio would >>>>>> cover that better but then how many of the attendees would have CBs oin >>>>>> their cars? >>>>>> Multiple FM Part15 xmtrs placed in th

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Meeting Tonight!

2020-05-14 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
thanks John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJIn a message dated 5/14/2020 10:51:28 AM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 896 9237 5707Password: 432790 From: BVARC on behalf of john Parmalee via BVARC Sent: Thursday, May

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Meeting Tonight!

2020-05-14 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
I have had no success opening a zoom meeting from a link, not sure why. What does work is a phone number and a password. Please supply a number and password . see you then John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJIn a message dated 5/14/2020 7:41:02 AM Central Standard Time,

[BVARC] Invation Friday night

2020-09-14 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
John Portune, W6NBC will be the guest speaker for the NARS meeting Friday evening September 18th.   John is a very creative antenna designer and author. A check of the ARRL archives shows 42 published articles, side bars and hits and kinks.   John has devised many “fool your HOA” projects

[BVARC] Fwd: NARS October 2020 7PM presentation

2020-10-11 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
      From: Harold "Marty" Fitzgerald [mailto:fi...@swbell.net] Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2020 5:46 PM To: n...@mailman.qth.net; Bruce Meier ; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net Subject: NARS October 2020 7PM presentation   Please pass this on to other clubs that would like to attend. Since the

[BVARC] NARS TONIGHT Transceiver Performance for the HF – DX Operator

2020-10-16 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
    Since the mid-1970s, Rob Sherwood, NC0B, founded Sherwood Engineering, in Colorado, to build Drake receiver upgrades and to test the performance of amateur radio receivers and transceivers beginning with Drake receivers. Rob’s list has become the gold standard by which many amateurs,

[BVARC] FCC Proposes to Reinstate Amateur Radio Service Fees

2020-08-29 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
FCC Proposes to Reinstate Amateur Radio Service Fees 08/28/2020 Amateur radio licensees would pay a $50 fee for each amateur radio license application if the FCC adopts rules it proposed this week. Included in the FCC’s fee proposal are applications for new licenses, renewal and upgrades to

[BVARC] John Portune W6NBC will be the guest speaker for the NARS meeting tonight 700

2020-09-18 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
  John is a very creative antenna designer and author. A check of the ARRL archives shows 42 published articles, side bars and hits and kinks. Plus his most recent posting in the current QST, a compact two meter antenna.   John has devised many “fool your HOA” projects as well as just good

Re: [BVARC] Comment: the Current Virtual Hamfest

2020-08-10 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
/9/2020 5:17 PM, john Parmalee via BVARC wrote:well if the leakage from a dummy load is 30 db down how much power would you need to be 30 db above 1500 watt? John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJIn a message dated 8/9/2020 8:12:28 AM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes

Re: [BVARC] Comment: the Current Virtual Hamfest

2020-08-10 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
/2020 12:53 PM, john Parmalee via BVARC wrote:Yes it would take a lot of power to leak out of a dummy load and exceed the ham limit.  I recall working with a load on a 50 kw TV transmitter. It had dowtherm circulated over an element about a foot long and an inch in diameter. It was a five horse pump

Re: [BVARC] Comment: the Current Virtual Hamfest

2020-08-09 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
well if the leakage from a dummy load is 30 db down how much power would you need to be 30 db above 1500 watt? John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811  K5VGM WI2XLJIn a message dated 8/9/2020 8:12:28 AM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes:  Does the the permitted radiated power

Re: [BVARC] tube tester

2020-07-30 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
An 811 is a tube from the 40s, I recall a Western Electric KW broadcast  transmitter that used a pair to modulate a pair.  It was a brute. To my knowledge tube testers were not intended to test transmitter tubes.maybe a TV fly back tube The way to test them is in a transmitter noting the watts

[BVARC] This is a link to Methodist to be put on their vaccine hub list for distribution of the vaccine

2021-01-11 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
  Good evening, Here is a very quick update. This is a link to Methodist to be put on their vaccine hub list for distribution of the vaccine https://www.houstonmethodist.org/texas-vaccine-hub/    Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing

Re: [BVARC] This is a link to Methodist to be put on their vaccine hub list for distribution of the vaccine

2021-01-12 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
I understand county is not a part of the equation.   Just sign up.  Roll up.  John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJIn a message dated 1/11/2021 11:02:30 PM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes:  For which county? On Mon, Jan 11, 2021, 10:29 PM john Parmalee via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [NewHams] RF Connectors / test equipment connectors from WA1MBA

2020-12-01 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
In defense of the UHF connector the large robust pin, while not constant impedance, which counts more as you go up in frequency, is capable of carrying more current.  Also adapters, while convenient usually add loss to a system, again as you go up in frequency.  BTW  I think a BNC and type N

Re: [BVARC] Antenna wire?

2020-12-15 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
Consider #17 electric fence wire.  Take two  or three strands and twist them together with one end clampied in a vice or something and the other end in the chuck of a hand drill.  it will shrink so oversize.    It is chap,Find it at Tractor Supply or on line.  John

Re: [BVARC] Antenna wire?

2020-12-20 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
, at 12:11 PM, john Parmalee via BVARC wrote: Consider #17 electric fence wire.  Take two  or three strands and twist them together with one end clampied in a vice or something and the other end in the chuck of a hand drill.  it will shrink so oversize.    It is chap,Find it at Tractor Supply

Re: [BVARC] Correction: BVARC Meeting Tomorrow Thursday Nov 12 7 PM

2020-11-12 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
I still don't see the zoom detail Number and passcode please John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJIn a message dated 11/11/2020 5:15:03 PM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes:    Thanks to Theresa for pointing that

Re: [BVARC] BVARC November General Mtg - W5RH & Elections

2020-11-12 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
got it thanks Looking forward to this presentation John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJIn a message dated 11/12/2020 12:15:01 PM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes:   Reminder:  Show up to vote tonight, maybe run for a position! W5JEF is inviting you to a scheduled

[BVARC] Fwd: Aerocibo lost

2021-01-21 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
 Well actually there is a bigger dish in China, newer.  There is a parabola with a casagrain reflector at the focus and the RF had is below the dish.  It's larger and more powerful but can't be steered like Arecibo.  Arecibo was an ellipse not a parabola.   From: jparma...@aol.com To:

[BVARC] Fwd: Complimentary Live Webinar: Introduction to HF: Modulation and Propagation sponsored by Twin Cities IEEE MTT-S

2021-01-23 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
  John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ From: marketin...@rohde-schwarz.com To: jparma...@aol.com Sent: 1/19/2021 11:01:43 AM Central Standard Time Subject: Complimentary Live Webinar: Introduction to HF: Modulation and Propagation sponsored by Twin Cities IEEE MTT-S | | |  

[BVARC] Should be interesting zoom on RFI. Presenter: Mr. Ed Hare, Vice President of Standards for the Board of the EMC Society ARRL Laboratory Manager

2021-05-14 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
 HOMEEVENTSOFFICERSVOLUNTEERLINKSARCHIVE  Upcoming Events Wednesday May 19th, 4pm EDT via Zoom Subject: Radio Frequency Interference and the Radio Amateur (RFI Seminar) Presenter: Mr. Ed Hare, Vice President of Standards for the Board of the EMC Society ARRL Laboratory Manager (American Radio

[BVARC] Fwd: Union Pacific Steam Club Update - The Big Boy 2021 Tour Schedule Now Available!

2021-07-07 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
  John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ From: unionpaci...@unionpacific.jmsend.com To: jparma...@aol.com Sent: 7/7/2021 3:09:59 PM Central Standard Time Subject: Union Pacific Steam Club Update - The Big Boy 2021 Tour Schedule Now Available! Here's the latest from the UP Steam

[BVARC] Fwd: [W5SFA] Belton HamExpo

2021-06-30 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
  From: rwkl...@katyweb.net To: w5...@w5sfa.org Sent: 6/29/2021 7:50:42 PM Central Standard Time Subject: [W5SFA] Belton HamExpo Club Members,   I just checked the Temple Amateur Radio Club’s site, and HamExpo is officially on, according to their July newsletter.  Their newsletter says

Re: [BVARC] Metaltech Hoist Post/Gin Pulley Kit — 250-Lb. Capacity, Model# M-MHAP

2021-02-04 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
I have been watching on and off all day the Rohn 25 saga.   Years ago I watched a tower hand stack 250' for a broadcast tower.  He was stacking it on a ball so after getting a couple of sections vertical and guyed off he brought out a 10' section of electrical tube, probably inch or so.  There

[BVARC] Fwd: Get Early Bird Discount Tickets For March QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo!!

2021-02-10 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
   From: hame...@qsotoday.com To: jparma...@aol.com Sent: 2/10/2021 3:02:10 PM Central Standard Time Subject: Get Early Bird Discount Tickets For March QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo!! | | | | | | | Dear John, The next QSO Today Expo is approaching fast, taking place on March 13-14, 2021.

Re: [BVARC] Yagi and Uda Original Paper in QEX

2021-03-23 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
I thought you might have a comment when your friends Hidtsugy and Shintaro got some ink in QEX Do you understand the Zavrel Array?   John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJIn a message dated 3/23/2021 2:14:19 PM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes:  If you are a fan of

Re: [BVARC] Ham Flea Markets Resume in Korea

2021-03-15 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
In Los Angeles , I think the third Saturday morning there was a ham flee market.  It was in the parking lot of one of the big aerospace companies just south of LAX, Hughes maybe. The times I attended there was plenty of good junk.  I Left LA in 92 so I don't know anything current.  John

Re: [BVARC] Ham Flea Markets Resume in Korea

2021-03-16 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
in the Houston area. That's where I bought my current 2M rig (Radio Shack HTX-212) and had fun looking around. Does this tailgate still exist?  Karl On Mon, Mar 15, 2021 at 8:11 PM john Parmalee via BVARC wrote: In Los Angeles , I think the third Saturday morning there was a ham flee market

[BVARC] Fwd: Pssss, Tomorrow night, NARS

2021-03-18 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
  John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ From: jparma...@aol.com To: n...@mailman.qth.net, the-woodlands-amateur-radio-c...@googlegroups.com, miltc...@aol.com, bv...@bvarc.com Cc: jport...@aol.com, richard_g_nel...@fpl.com, gorda...@att.net, w5...@w5sfa.org Sent: 3/18/2021

[BVARC] Fwd: Failure Notice

2021-03-19 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
  Reminder Tonight, 7:30 in person at the fire house or zoom 281 543  6502 pass word 123456 John Portune will speak on a unique 40-meter antenna, easy to understand, easy to build and your neighbors probably won’t notice. Brazos

[BVARC] Tonight NARS

2021-03-19 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
 Reminder Tonight, NARS 7:30 in person at the fire house or zoom 281 543  6502 pass word 123456 John Portune will speak on a unique 40-meter antenna, easy to understand, easy to build and your neighbors probably won’t notice. Brazos Valley Amateur

[BVARC] Fwd: Tonight NARS update

2021-03-19 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
 The General meeting will be at 7:30PM in the Administration Building whichis located behind Klein Fire Department Station 4, 16810 Squyres Rd, Spring,TX 77379. John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ From: jparma...@aol.com To: bvarc@bvarc.org Sent: 3/19/2021 10:11:02 AM Central

[BVARC] Fwd: [NARS] Kenwood D-710A for sale

2021-03-21 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
  John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ From: fi...@swbell.net To: n...@mailman.qth.net Sent: 3/21/2021 9:42:02 AM Central Standard Time Subject: [NARS] Kenwood D-710A for sale For Sale   Kenwood TS-D710A for sale, complete with mic, manual, Nifty manual, mobilemount and

[BVARC] Recap Friday night 's NARS meeting, 40 meter vertical, No radials

2021-03-22 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
First I would like to thank John Portune W6NBC for the presentation  and his continuing leadership in the ham community. John Spoke on a 40 meter antenna without radials he has designed.  John provides an number of construction tips as well the practical advantages of a vertical, an often

[BVARC] Fwd: [CSVHFS-Net] for sale de N0LL

2021-02-25 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
  John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ From: n...@ruraltel.net To: memb...@csvhfs.org Sent: 2/25/2021 11:21:31 AM Central Standard Time Subject: [CSVHFS-Net] for sale de N0LL Members, As I am getting older we have come to realize it may be time to move my 4CX250s 2m 600 amp

[BVARC] Fwd: [CSVHFS-Net] "Lightning Protection for Amateur Radio Stations"

2021-04-12 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
  John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ From: robertmur...@gmail.com To: memb...@csvhfs.org Sent: 4/11/2021 11:41:09 PM Central Standard Time Subject: [CSVHFS-Net] "Lightning Protection for Amateur Radio Stations" Please join us and our special guest speaker for the Madison DX

[BVARC] Exposure limits

2021-04-17 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
Gentlemen I have been following the thread on exposure limits and in fact have passed some on to the NARS reflector.  All good information, thank you.  The one thing I haven't found is the  N70H calculator, I do see the instruction page but not the calculator.  John

Re: [BVARC] [NARS] FREE STUFF

2021-02-16 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
Well,  I still have one of these moving lights.  I would cut the price but!!  John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJIn a message dated 2/8/2021 11:45:21 AM Central Standard Time, n...@mailman.qth.net writes:  I have four robotic (moving) sage lights I need to part with. I know

[BVARC] The Big Boy 4014 Tomorrow

2021-08-15 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
| Monday, August 16 | | Hearne, Texas 2003 Market St. | Depart | 8:00 a.m. CT | | Navasota, Texas E. McApline St. & S. Railroad St. | Arrival Depart | 10:40 a.m. CT 11:25 a.m. CT | | Hempstead, Texas Wilkins St. Crossing | Arrival Depart | 12:25 p.m. CT 1:10 p.m. CT | | Houston, Texas 902

[BVARC] Fwd: 10 for Texas, Buffalo Bayou Regatta, Ironman Texas events

2021-08-24 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
  John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ From: ke5...@gmail.com To: the-woodlands-amateur-radio-c...@googlegroups.com Sent: 8/23/2021 8:03:51 PM Central Standard Time Subject: 10 for Texas, Buffalo Bayou Regatta, Ironman Texas events Hey there people! As the subject/title

Re: [BVARC] The Big Boy 4014 Tomorrow

2021-08-16 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, an AT 5G smartphone Original message From: john Parmalee via BVARC Date: 8/15/21 3:53 PM (GMT-06:00) To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: john Parmalee Subject: [BVARC] The Big Boy 4014 Tomorrow | Monday, August 16 | | Hearne, Texas 2003 Market St. | Depart | 8:00

Re: [BVARC] The Big Boy 4014 Tomorrow

2021-08-19 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
drive wheels Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, an AT 5G smartphone   Original message From: john Parmalee via BVARC Date: 8/15/21 3:53 PM (GMT-06:00)To: bvarc@bvarc.orgCc: john Parmalee Subject: [BVARC] The Big Boy 4014 Tomorrow  | Monday, August 16 | | Hearne, Texas

[BVARC] Fwd: [NARS] WLW's 500,000 Watt Transmitter

2021-12-20 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
  John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ From: n...@mailman.qth.net To: n...@mailman.qth.net Sent: 12/19/2021 6:33:33 AM Central Standard Time Subject: [NARS] WLW's 500,000 Watt Transmitter Y'all might find this interesting. Merry Christmas to all.Tour of the historic WLW AM

[BVARC] Fwd: N5PAR (SK) Equipment available for purchase

2021-10-22 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
  John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ From: ke5...@gmail.com To: the-woodlands-amateur-radio-c...@googlegroups.com Sent: 10/21/2021 10:32:43 PM Central Standard Time Subject: N5PAR (SK) Equipment available for purchase Hey there folks. Roger Olsen (KE5STR) is helping Patrick's

[BVARC] Fwd: Webinar Invitation: Interference Hunting in a 5G World: What you Need to Know

2021-10-26 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
Even though they are casing 5G noise there might be something there. John ParmaleeJparmalee@aol.com281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ From: marketin...@rohde-schwarz.com To: jparma...@aol.com Sent: 10/26/2021 12:22:53 PM Central Standard Time Subject: Webinar Invitation: Interference Hunting in a 5G

[BVARC] Houston, We Have a NextGen TV Launch

2021-12-09 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
  Houston, We Have a NextGen TV Launch By George Winslow published 2 days ago The ATSC 3.0 roll-out across 10 stations in the nation’s eighth-largest TV market is the biggest launch of NextGen TV signals to date -    -    -    -   (Image credit: Pixabay)   HOUSTON, Texas—In what is being

Re: [BVARC] Houston, We Have a NextGen TV Launch

2021-12-09 Thread john Parmalee via BVARC
between each other’s facilities via IP video over the public internet.  I am an engineer at a station involved in this if anyone has any questions or comments. If you have an ATSC 3/Nextgen TV and are having issues with the signal, let me know.  BradK5BES  On Thu, Dec 9, 2021 at 12:04 john Parm

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