Re: [BVARC] [BVARC - Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club] Tonight is the night!! ICE CREAM!!!

Follow the crowd?? On 8/13/2015 09:18, Travis Burgess via BVARC wrote: Where, Masonic Lodge, Park? Travis K5HTB Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 07:00:37 -0700 To: bv...@groups.facebook.com Subject: [BVARC - Brazos Valley

Re: [BVARC] Software Defined Radio (SDR) users.

Anthony: Yeah sure, thanks for your interest. I'm not aware of the problems of the 1500 with spurs or mirroring. My only experience is with the ANAN 100D and the Flex 6700. I've done a mess'o work on more recent versions of Power SDR, but am unfamiliar with the older versions. I'd be glad

Re: [BVARC] Nice web page of RFI, Choke, Ferrite information

Rick: My wife says that you can't have too many shoes! Well, I feel the same way about ferrite chokes. 73, Gary K5AMH On 8/13/2015 14:27, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: If you have problems, they have answers!!! http://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Tech_Resources.html This has lots of links to

Re: [BVARC] Who is this

OMG, I remember Paul from the '50s on AM Radio here in Houston. On 8/14/2015 18:42, Roy Storey via BVARC wrote: I think it looks like Paul Berlinthen again... 73 -- Roy Storey W5TKZ On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 4:16 PM, Dwayne Jones via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org wrote:

Re: [BVARC] TTFD Antennas - N4HPG

I would be interested in 40 M and up and I have and use a Johnson KW MatchBox. I believe that would help tune this antenna. Gary On 8/25/2015 12:36, Scott Royall via BVARC wrote: I might be interested, depending on physical dimensions. *From:*BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On

Re: [BVARC] Pictures of the antenna for my party.

Randy: Yuh know, the T2FDs can be deployed vertically, i.e. as a VTFD. This could allow a stealth antenna a few feet from a tree trunk with the bottom about 8 ft. from the ground for RF safety and performance. A 40 meter VTFD would only need to be about 33' long and be center fed with

[BVARC] : Fully Equipped TS-590S FOR SALE.

XMAS Special: A recently factory upgraded (ALC fix) and calibrated TS-590S is for sale locally for $1, 000. This includes all documentation, hand mike, SP-23 speaker system, SO-3 TXCO upgrade, and the original boxes. This unit is single owner, about two years old, is in excellent condition

Re: [BVARC] New Icom Rig -- IC 7300

Ron: The Flex 5000 was the 1st DDC/DUC from Flex, but the 1000, 1500, and 3000 used QSD which is a cheaper direct sampling technology as have many other SDRs in the last 10 years or so. Gary On 8/30/2015 09:08, K5HM via BVARC wrote: ICOM is claiming that they are the first to offer direct

Re: [BVARC] New Icom Rig -- IC 7300

mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Gary Sitton via BVARC *Sent:* Sunday, August 30, 2015 2:12 PM *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB bvarc@bvarc.org mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org *Cc:* Gary Sitton gasit...@comcast.net mailto:gasit...@comcast.net *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] New Icom

Re: [BVARC] New Icom Rig -- IC 7300

Rick: Yeah, I heard about it last week. It's a DDC/DUC, FPGA based SDR in a box. So, I guess we'll see how she performs and sells. I don't think Flex Radio is too worried about this yet. BTW, Flex's new Smart SDR ver. 1.5 is due out in September. Gary On 8/29/2015 18:20, Rick Hiller via

Re: [BVARC] New Icom Rig -- IC 7300

? *From:*BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Gary Sitton via BVARC *Sent:* Sunday, August 30, 2015 14:12 *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB bvarc@bvarc.org *Cc:* Gary Sitton gasit...@comcast.net *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] New Icom Rig -- IC 7300 Ron: The Flex 5000 was the 1st

Re: [BVARC] For sale

David: My TS-590S is still for sale. Gary K5AMH On 9/6/2015 16:34, David S.Siegel via BVARC wrote: Yaesu FT-950, great condition, little use, and Cushcraft R-8 for sale. Will take $1300 for both. 73, WD5BZN Sent from my iPhone ___ BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Sad news you may have missed

Ham's lives matter!! On 9/23/2015 11:12, Donovan Balli via BVARC wrote: http://www.arrl.org/news/view/radio-amateur-deputy-sheriff-shot-and-killed-in-florida ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] best morse code key

John: Have you ever seen a K8RA key? The inventor and manufacturer Jerry Pittenger is SK now, but the keys may still be available. See my QRZ page for a picture. His key is hard to adjust, but is very stable afterwards. I chose the magnetic "spring" option for my (non-iambic) paddle. It

Re: [BVARC] FW: A very good tower man

GREAT REFERENCE, THANKS! On 12/9/2015 20:01, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: *Subject:* [tdxs-list] A very good tower man I would like to seriously recommend a good an excellent tower man: Leslie Jones 1. Today I had Leslie Jones, KA5EQT work on my 100 foot tower for the second time.

Re: [BVARC] TTFD Part Deux

Bill: Ah, when in doubt, actually measure it! What a novel idea to use a simple home brew reflectometer. If you have an SWR bridge or antenna analyzer, you might also check if that pot is purely resistive. I would guess that any reactive effects are quite small at 1 MHz anyway. 73, Gary

Re: [BVARC] This hobby is magical!

Mike: Yeah, JT65 really reaches out there! Gary K5AMH On 12/26/2015 21:00, Michael Rapp via BVARC wrote: Hi all, My giddiness cannot be expressed in words. :) I just worked Reunion Island, which is just off the coast of Madagascar, 10,000 miles away. This is part of the world I had

Re: [BVARC] Coiling ends of a dipole?

Michael: I have a similar 2nd floor shack situation (see QRZ page K5AMH). It's very possible to put a few feet or more of ladder line inside the shack and loop it to save space. An antenna analyzer should show you about how much feed line to add to solve the problem. What kind of antenna

Re: [BVARC] Coiling ends of a dipole?

Michael: Some have actually designed switches to put in different lengths of ladder or window line, or twin lead to adjust the impedance. I have even used a large toroid at the TX with a few loops of balanced line to choke out most common mode currents in the feed line unless you want the

Re: [BVARC] Interested in D-Star? Fundamentals are readily available

Rick: I must admit this DSTAR stuff is very tempting but what percentage of hams actually use it today? Gary On 11/24/2015 15:17, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: Facebook Hal Fuglaar posted in Houston Digital Radio . www.Dstarinfo.com is a very valuable

Re: [BVARC] Why is my dipole quieter than my vertical?

Mike: Remember, the dipole is directional with some gain in that direction over a vertical which radiates "equally poorly in all directions!" Gary On 1/12/2016 09:57, Michael Rapp via BVARC wrote: Thanks, Rick, Bill, and Gary. That explains a lot. So many variables here. What is

Re: [BVARC] Diagnosis cancer

Jo: A close friend (and new ham) of mine has been treated for Multiple Myeloma for the last five years and is doing very well. There have been advances in chemotherapy for MM which are actually significantly slowing the progress of the disease. Compared to 10 to 20 years ago, this disease

Re: [BVARC] VP8 and K5P On Dipoles

All: Dipoles have a lower angle of reception unless they're up at lease a 1/2 wave length off the ground or a vertical. I suspect these guys are radiating at about 10-15 degs. Low deployed dipoles are much better for short skip than DX. Gary K5AMH On 1/23/2016 05:55, Michael Wrenn via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Help

JP: The new Icom IC-7300 DUC/DDC SDR transceiver is $1,500 and the real deal. It covers all the 1.8 through 50 MHz bands and has an ATU and nice panadapter. Your $1K budget limit needs to be reconsidered. I also think the 7300 prices may go down a bit soon. 73, Gary K5AMH See:

Re: [BVARC] Win10 upgrade problem

Just leave it on, be patient. Gary via CloudMagic Email [https://cloudmagic.com/k/d/mailapp?ct=pa=8.5.49=6.0=email_footer_2] On Wed, Jul 27, 2016 at 10:11 AM, n5xz via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org [bvarc@bvarc.org] > wrote: I have finally started upgrading the computer to Win10 last night but ran

Re: [BVARC] Solders- & mild irritants/poisons

Funny! via CloudMagic Email [https://cloudmagic.com/k/d/mailapp?ct=pa=8.6.36=6.0=email_footer_2] On Sat, Aug 13, 2016 at 12:48 PM, Bruce via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org [bvarc@bvarc.org] > wrote: when i was little growing up, my mother did not allow us to eat paint on the window sill or lick the

Re: [BVARC] When all you really want is JUST A DROP!

Bill: Thank you so much!! Gary K5AMH On 8/12/2016 14:00, Bill Crowell, N4HPG via BVARC wrote: All, Hand soldering is very much an art form. I was pretty good at it, but have been learning over the years. I have learned a lot from Brian, KF4VOO as well as watching NASA training videos

Re: [BVARC] 2 electrolytic capacitors needed

EPO? Gary via CloudMagic Email [https://cloudmagic.com/k/d/mailapp?ct=pa=8.5.49=6.0=email_footer_2] On Sat, Aug 06, 2016 at 5:33 PM, Bill Crowell, N4HPG via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org [bvarc@bvarc.org] > wrote: Howdy all, I need 2 large electrolytic capacitors. 35mm in diameter and 35V rated.

Re: [BVARC] Gun Net tonight

Can I use EchoLink and get on that way? I have a friend who's interested also. 73s, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net On 2/23/2017 08:45, John Westerlage via BVARC wrote: What freq ? vy 73, John, N5DWI Original Message Subject: [BVARC] Gun Net tonight

Re: [BVARC] Presentation of Internet of Things (IoT) at the Houston Hamfest

Very well put! Gary, K5AMH Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On February 11, 2017 8:59:40 PM Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC wrote: Where did you get the idea that the "rudimentary processors" are not capable of "high level security"? Or, for that

Re: [BVARC] Presentation of Internet of Things (IoT) at the Houston Hamfest

nology Weekly or ATC show. W5RH Rick Hiller /The Radio Hotel/ -- W5RH On Sun, Feb 12, 2017 at 8:28 AM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: Very well put! Gary, K5AMH Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com

Re: [BVARC] LA800 remote tunable loop antenna for sale.

Hi: Anyone interested in an LA800 remote tunable loop antenna? Original price $800, almost any "reasonable" offer will be accepted. Local pickup only since shipping and packaging is a real problem with this item. Gary, K5AMH 77008 (Heights, N. Houston) (713) 305-6765

Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

Rob: I am about to pull the trigger on a hex beam myself. I think that the K4KIO kit is about the best from my brief research, but a couple of things: 1) The HB configurations these days seem to be the broad band (max 2:1 SWR) design like the K4KIO and I do prefer this design over the

Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

to use a Spiderbeam 47' HD mast and put the rotator at the bottom and turn the entire thing. I may be moving in the next 3 to 5 years and I don't want to install anything I can easily take with me. 73, Rob, KC5RET On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 2:47 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

Re: [BVARC] moving an 82' crank up tower

Bob: Maybe a "goose-neck" rig or a long trailer could do it? Gary, K5AMH On 10/12/2016 11:15, Bob Hawkins via BVARC wrote: Is there anyone in our club with the assets to move an 82' crank up tower from Huffman Texas to Camp Hope. This is going to be an integral piece to Camp Hope Ham

Re: [BVARC] Kenwood TS-590SG

JP: Meant to say the TS-590GS's are a bargain and are an upgrade from the older 590s's. G. On 1/14/2017 13:14, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: JP: Had a TS-590S for years and it was a very good rig if you don't need or want a panadapter. They are a good bargain now. Gary, K5AMH On 1/14

Re: [BVARC] Best book on learning CW - or, anyone can learn CW at any age, if taught properly

Good stuff!! -73s, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net On 12/27/2016 09:32, Nizar Mullani via BVARC wrote: (My apologies to the CW experts since you probably don’t need to read this.) I have attached THE ART AND SKILL OF RADIO-TELEGRAPHY by N0HFF (SK) as a pdf file. It is a must read

Re: [BVARC] Power supply

Gayle: Another indispensable item for your shack is a 100 W., 50 Ohm dummy load. MFJ sells one for about $60 + tax and shipping (MFJ-262B, PL-259 connector) . This one is convection air cooled and will take 100 W. for about 10 Sec. continuous and is DC to 1 GHz 1:1 SWR. Get this one or one

Re: [BVARC] Power supply

Gayle: Measure the actual under load (100 W. CW) voltage at the back of the FT-920. Faulty inline fuse holders or connectors, and wiring losses can cost you 1/2 v. or more. You need a full 13.5 to 13.8 VDC at the back. Since power to a R Ohm load is V*V/R, a relative power line voltage drop

Re: [BVARC] Need Concrete/Hole work done for a light Tower Base??

Guys: I had planned to bolt a statue of a "Garden Nymph" using the old base foundation and studs whenever I have to sell the house, Hi. 73s, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net On 4/8/2017 13:44, Bruce via BVARC wrote: Only bad side to leaving concrete 6 inches below the ground surface is

Re: [BVARC] Power supply

nput I appreciate it! 73 Gayle Dotts KF5LVZ On Sat, Apr 8, 2017 at 2:29 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: Gayle: Measure the actual under load (100 W. CW) voltage at the back of the FT-920. Faulty inline fuse holders or connectors, and wiring losses can cost you 1/2 v. o

Re: [BVARC] Need Concrete/Hole, update...

. I've decided to use a local concrete contractor to pour the premixed concrete into the hole with a #3 rebar grid set and a form for four, 2' x 3/4" galvanized anchor bolts at the ready. 73s, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net On 4/8/2017 14:16, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: Guys: I had pl

[BVARC] Classic Alpha 87A needs buyer or checkout.

Hi: Sarah and Ian Berthold are liquidating her Uncle's Ham equipment and have done so except for a very nice Alpha 87A, SN: 91380197 (Sept. 1991, #197). They have no way of verifying the working condition of the amplifier except its appearance which is excellent and used by a

Re: [BVARC] Need Concrete/Hole work done for a light Tower Base??

C <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: A sack of sackrete is less than 1 cubic foot. It weighs about 80 pounds and a cubic foot of concrete weighs from 90 to 96 pounds before water is added. Scott KD5FBA *Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid* On Apr 7, 2017 2:04 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bv

Re: [BVARC] Need Concrete/Hole work done for a light Tower Base??

Whoops, 8 cubic feet is about 1/3 of cubic yard of concrete! Anyway any suggestions out there? 73s, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net On 4/7/2017 10:53, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: Tower guys: I'm seriously contemplating and soon buying a US Towers ALM-31, crank-up, fold-over

[BVARC] Need Concrete/Hole work done for a light Tower Base??

Tower guys: I'm seriously contemplating and soon buying a US Towers ALM-31, crank-up, fold-over tower for my Tex Hex beam which requires a 2' x 2' x 2' (about a cubic yard) of concrete base. Does anyone have a suggestion regarding someone to dig and fill the hole? I will have anchor

Re: [BVARC] Need Concrete/Hole work done for a light Tower Base??

All: Thanks to all for the base construction ideas and information. I'll be ordering this monster as soon as I get more base details from UST so wish me luck. 73s, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net On 4/7/2017 21:00, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: Rick: I plan to guy this mast

Re: [BVARC] Nikola Tesla - Fact #12

Tesla's dexterous mother could tie one of her eyelashes in a knot by hand. Gary, K5AMH On 7/27/2017 23:35, R.S.Hradilek via BVARC wrote: As with possibly half of the top creative minds that have ever existed, he had Aspergers Syndrome (the high functioning end of the autistic spectrum). The

Re: [BVARC] Cable question

Gayle: As long as it's Flexible, and it appears to be, it's OK. I got as mess'o Wilson 400 which is not flexible but can be used for long, permanent runs. You'll need the Flexible 400UF for rotating and crank up beams. 73s, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net On 8/14/2017 13:22,

Re: [BVARC] Coax cable question

Gayle: The loss of RG213 cable is only about 1 dB (10%) per 100 ft. at 30 MHz. LMR400 would only be about 1/2 that loss, so I really go with the 213 and wouldn't worry too much about it. 73s, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net On 8/9/2017 11:55, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote: For use

Re: [BVARC] Need some machinist help.

r tomorrow morning at 1100, but home after 1300 hours tomorrow afternoon. Rod Martinez KC5MZK 832-423-5640 On Monday, May 1, 2017 5:54 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: Anyone know of anyone with the skills and tools to bore out four 1/

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Fwd: 80 Meter inverted V dipoile

Rick: I understand this approach was applied by G3TXO to the original Hex Beam design which resulted in the popular Broadband design. It just goes to prove: "The Best is the enemy of the Good." 73s, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net On 5/9/2017 20:41, Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Net Control Needed

Rick, where can I find a 2 Mtr. net schedule for this area? Gary, K5AMH Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On June 26, 2017 9:04:34 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: Looking for an NCS for the Monday night 2 meter net. July 10th for sure, but also the

[BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

I want spend $200 or less on 50w. 2 Mtr. station + simple antenna. Good used rig will do. I already have a 13.8 vdc supply. Need recommendations or offers. Gary, K5AMH Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com ___ BVARC mailing

Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

oes a fine job at less than one-fourth the price). Maybe, someday, I'll feel like splurging on that Elecraft K3. 73, Gus KG5OFB On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: Gus: I checked it out and it's only about $50 cheaper than a TM-V71A from HRO when free

Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

Gus, no problem! It was hardly a rant. Tnx, Gary On 6/2/2017 08:49, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote: Gary, of course - sorry to confuse - my rant meant to celebrate the fact you considered the radio instead of dismissing it out of hand! Gus, KG5OFB On Jun 2, 2017 8:17 AM, "Gary Sitton via

Re: [BVARC] K5AMH maybe no longer needs 2 Mtr. base station advice.

-livingston> *From: *"Gary Sitton via BVARC" <bvarc@bvarc.org> *To: *"BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB" <bvarc@bvarc.org> *Cc: *"Gary Sitton" <gasit...@comcast.net> *Sent: *Thursday, June 1, 2017 10:13:43 AM

Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

brand new 75 watt Yaesu FT 2900r from Giga Parts for 159.00. Still enough for antenna. Very solid radio and brand new. No sales tax from Giga Parts but will have shipping cost. Mike KG5BMS On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 1:46 PM Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org <ma

Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

. *From:* BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> on behalf of Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> *Sent:* Thursday, June 1, 2017 11:20 AM *To:* Gus Bernard via BVARC *Cc:* Gary Sitton *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice. Gus: I checked it out and it's only about $50

Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

Tue, May 30, 2017 at 8:01 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: I want spend $200 or less on 50w. 2 Mtr. station + simple antenna. Good used rig will do. I already have a 13.8 vdc supply. Need recommendations or offe

Re: [BVARC] For K5AMH Re: Need 2 Mtr. Radio basic setup

ge - From: "Gary Sitton via BVARC" <bvarc@bvarc.org> To: "BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB" <bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: "Gary Sitton" <gasit...@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, June 2, 2017 8:15:33 AM Subject: Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

Re: [BVARC] Need some machinist help.

estion to the entire BVARC community? I have an interesting question regarding EMP I am sure will get lots of responses. On May 1, 2017, at 7:52 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: Fred: I believe I found a local solution, but thanks. I'll keep you in mind if this does

Re: [BVARC] Need some machinist help.

here in my garage in Meyerland. Helping out a fellow BVARC member tomorrow morning at 1100, but home after 1300 hours tomorrow afternoon. Rod Martinez KC5MZK 832-423-5640 On Monday, May 1, 2017 5:54 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: Anyone know of anyone with the skills an

[BVARC] Need some machinist help.

Anyone know of anyone with the skills and tools to bore out four 1/2" holes in an aluminum plate to 3/4". I'm very willing to pay. I considered a step-bit or a straight drill but either is tricky, etc. This is for a base plate on an antenna mast. The material is 6061-T6. Gary, K5AMH Sent

Re: [BVARC] FW: EMERGENCY: X-Class Solar Flare with CME

OK guys, a few facts here:    1) EM radiation (visible light, IR, UV, X/Gamma rays) from     the Sun travel at the speed of light at c = 186,000 miles/sec.,    2) CME are plasma masses which move much slower     at most 1000 miles/sec. which is slower than c, and    3) 48 hours would correspond

Re: [BVARC] HF amplifier debate

Gayle: I assume you mean 200-300 watts which is not a significant upgrade from 100 watts.  Also consider linears with 120 VAC requirements not 240 VAC like some of the big PAs.  A used AL-80B for ~$1,000 is a good choice.  Keep away for Heath Kit SB-200 and 220 PAs as they would need some

Re: [BVARC] Flooded

We came within inches of having water in our back apt. So sorry to hear of your calamity. We moved to the Heights from Meyerland 10 years ago where it flooded twice from Braes Bayou overflowing. Gary, K5AMH Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On August 27, 2017 11:25:14

Re: [BVARC] Need help with WSJT setup (K3/microKeyer II)

Allen:     Do you have a voltmeter to see if there's any audio and/or keying signal going to the K3?? 73, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net On 12/17/2017 11:03 AM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC wrote: I had had no luck with my WSJT setup here using either WSJT or JTDX software (or FLDigi

Re: [BVARC] HELP! Computer video is hosed again!

Ditto! Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On December 10, 2017 9:24:40 AM SETX Telecom via BVARC wrote: Howard, IT pros know 10 is better than 7...boot time is faster, etc..but the issue he is having isn't a 10 issue..it would have happened in 7 had it

Re: [BVARC] For sale

Barrel length? Is it .223 or .243? Gary Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On December 3, 2017 11:06:33 AM Travis Burgess via BVARC wrote: Remington 700BDL Heavy Barrel in .223. Fajen custom laminated, ventilated stock. Glass bedded receiver and

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [tdxs-list] Antennas for sale

How long is the boom? Gary K5AMH On June 7, 2018 8:37:08 AM n5xz via BVARC wrote: Allen N5XZ Original message From: Pat Cameron Date: 6/6/18 11:01 PM (GMT-06:00) To: TDXS List Subject: [tdxs-list] Antennas for sale Tennadyne T12 .. 10/ 12/ 15/ 17/ 20 12 element Log

[BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

    I accidentally touched the PF1 key when I turned my 2 Mtr. FM rig on today (TV-71A) .  This selected the WX channels (162.xxx MHz) and I can't get it to change back to the 144 MHz band.  The [F], [BAND SEL] sequence does not seem to work??  My rig is useless for now and all I can get is

Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

. Have you read the manual? 73, Keith NM5G From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Gary Sitton via BVARC Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:17 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > Cc: Gary Sitton <gasit...@comcast

Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

MR does the trick. G. Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On January 19, 2018 5:39:27 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: Try mpu reset. Or. Master reset. Sent from my i-Thingamajig On Jan 18, 2018, at 2:17 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@

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

John:    The MR button returns the normal VHF/UHF bands. This is far for obvious or explicitly revealed in the manual! Gary 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.

[BVARC] Hunting rifle FOR SALE.

Hi:     I have a lightly used (barely broken in) Remington 700 0.270 top loader (4) rifle with a synthetic stock for $600 or "best offer".  Consistent 2 MOA groups with factory loads.  In this nice package is also included: 1) Large cloth carrying case and Limbsaver butt pad, 2) Nikon

Re: [BVARC] JV5A

What, a 5 El. on a 40' boom? Congrats for sure anyway! Gary K5AMH On July 9, 2018 7:09:28 PM Ron Litt via BVARC wrote: 500 watts. ssb. beam Get Outlook for Android From: BVARC on behalf of JP Pritchard via BVARC Sent: Monday, July 9, 2018 5:44:52 PM To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO

Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

s of using the radio's various buttons.  I had a TS-590S and loved the radio, but the manual was obtuse, sometimes wrong and generally a real pain. -73, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net On 1/18/2018 4:58 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: I'll try the MR idea. Tnx, Gary Sent with AquaMail for Andro

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: CWopsT K0NM HP

Nizar, Is that a multi-band and how many elements? On 4/18/2018 11:14 AM, Nizar Mullani via BVARC wrote: Used my new Moxon antenna. Works great. Best CWT score so far. The next step is to improve the operator. NIZAR Begin forwarded message: *From:* webf...@b4h.net

Re: [BVARC] KZ5MM ON 28.485 MHZ

Luckily, I worked KZ5MS (John) in 1970 and have the card. 73, Gary Sitton, K5AMH gasit...@comcast.net FRS DSP Consultant On 3/25/2018 10:07 PM, K5HM via BVARC wrote: KZ5MM does not give DXCC Credit for the Canal Zone since 1979. The Canal Zone disappeared from the DXCC list in 1979 when the

Re: [BVARC] 10 meters is open

Last weekend I peeked at 17m and worked the only ham I heard. It was 9X0T and he gave me 59 with me barefoot with 100 w. and my Hex beam. Gary K5AMH On October 7, 2018 2:21:30 PM Nizar Mullani via BVARC wrote: 10 meter band is open. Nizar K0NM ___

Re: [BVARC] Learning CW paper published in CQ mag this month

What was the full title? Gary, K5AMH On September 23, 2018 11:13:16 AM Nizar Mullani via BVARC wrote: My ‘Learning CW at 70’ paper is now published in CQ magazine this month. It adds a new twist to learning CW. My sincere thanks to all of you who helped me along the way. NIZAR K0NM.

Re: [BVARC] Learning CW paper published in CQ mag this month

e By Nizar Mullani, K0NM Original Message Subject: Re: [BVARC] Learning CW paper published in CQ mag this month From: Gary Sitton via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> Date: Sun, September 23, 2018 12:32 pm To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto

Re: [BVARC] Need help with antennas at house

Martin:     I have a mast system which I no longer need.  What exactly do to need to support and how high? I also have a vertical dipole (yes) and no longer use it either. Gary, K5AMH On 12/23/2018 4:57 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote: Although I am not a bvarc member I do know many people

[BVARC] 24" LCD monitor available.

All:     I have a color LCD monitor in good condition which is available to anyone who will pick it up from my QTH in the Heights (77008 just inside Loop 610 North off  West 21st St.  near Yale).  I'm willing to give it away, but a nice item in trade would help too.    It is an older

[BVARC] Anan 100D SDR for sale.

*Anan 100D SDR for sale*:     Asking $1,400 via PayPal to be shipped and insured to Cont. USA. This is early model, single owner 100D in very good condition from a non-smoking environment. I routinely run Pure Signal 2.0 with PSDR Ver. 3.4.9 and ver. 5.7 firmware. This is the two

[BVARC] Flex 6600 and Anan100D for sale.

Guys:     Putting my Flex 6600 up for sale at $3,500 or B.O. shipped in USA.  My Anan 100D is up for $1,600 or B.O. shipped.  This is a shack cleaning and down-sizing for me as I really need the space.  I will have another radio after this sale so I will be QRV and this doesn't not  shut me

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

Rock: Sitting here 3 weeks after total right knee replacement surgery, and yeah it hurts like hell. I have some experience as I've had both hip joints replaced, but the knees are worse. So building a wire antenna huh? You know that not only is enameled wire lighter than vinyl but it has a

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

John: The wire idea might just work and two 17 AWG = one 14 AWG equivalent. Also, I will be doing the left knee in a few more months and I am at 118° bend now! I am having a surprising amount of ankle and foot pain along with the knee, etc. 73, Gary K5AMH On August 27, 2019 10:18:39 PM

Re: [BVARC] Free Ham Radio Gear -- Come and get it

Oh, Rick that was really mean... On 11/10/2019 9:12 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: OK, there is no gear, but now that I have your disappointed attention, we do have BVARC Board elections Thursday nightjust 4 days away.   And if you have not considered running for one of the open offices

Re: [BVARC] Eating Question -- Potential Radio Club Activity

My XYL swears by Chili's CFS. Gary, K5AMH On November 19, 2019 7:46:15 PM John Brockus via BVARC wrote: Best? I don't want to argue about it. However, the Live Oak Grill at Dairy Ashford near 90 completely changed my mind about chicken fried steak. I grew up in the Midwest hating it.

Re: [BVARC] New Station

Yea, a beam really helps. I got a linear to break through the DX pile ups and poor propagation conditions. Gary, K5AMH On December 22, 2019 11:18:55 AM Walter Holmes via BVARC wrote: I have used my Hermes Lite2 for several months with 5 watts, and worked the world just fine. But I do

Re: [BVARC] New Station

With FT-8 QRP, 5 to 20 watts, with a good antenna will do, but you will need 100 watts or more for SSB (sorry). Gary, K5AMH On December 22, 2019 10:30:18 AM Alexander Park via BVARC wrote: I got recommended Hermes lite 2 as my new radio. I want to operate on SSB voice as well as digital.

Re: [BVARC] Tube Tester

I once used the trick of breathing on the faint tube numbers on the glass which often brought out the numbers nicely. Gary On December 28, 2019 5:00:07 PM John Mechura via BVARC wrote: Greetings, Salutations and all that Rot... New member here, I'm John, KI5HOC, and when attending the

Re: [BVARC] Need antenna build advice

The J pole I got gave the closest feed impedance to 50 Ohms (@ 146 MHz) when the four radials were exactly perpendicular to the radiator. When testing any antenna, keep conductive objects at least a wave length or more away from the radiator. Gary, K5AMH On April 22, 2020 6:39:13 AM

Re: [BVARC] Need antenna build advice

Ralph: No, any reasonably conductive metal will have a free space velocity factor of 1.0.  However, putting conductive objects very near to a metal wire or tube or rod will change this. Also, any insulation on a wire will reduce the velocity factor. I just bought a nanoVNA-F vector network

Re: [BVARC] Need antenna build advice

A VNA would answer all of these questions. G. On 4/21/2020 3:45 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: 1.9 :1 across the whole band?   Is actual z lower or higher than 50 ohms?   Is it resonant where you wish or somewhere else? GL.  Rick.  RH Sent from my i-Thingamajig On Apr 21, 2020, at 3:23

Re: [BVARC] Time will not stay synched - any one have team viewer or similar?

There's a nice Windows app to do that sync to < 1 sec. Gary, K5AMH On May 8, 2020 10:34:08 AM Jimmy Vance via BVARC wrote: You want you time as close to correct as possible. As long as the decodes are 1 second or less you should not have an issue with making the contact Once you get past

Re: [BVARC] Xenia (Dayton) Hamfest canceled

David:   Perhaps, but most of the convention attendes will be 50+ where the fatality rate for this virus increases dramatically. Gary, K5AMH On 3/16/2020 3:02 PM, DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC wrote: The overaction wil be a million times worse than the flu itself. On Mar 16, 2020, at 12:43 PM,

Re: [BVARC] Off topic - has anyone been successful in turning off the Google Ads on their computer

Use the "duckduckgo" search engine!! On 5/23/2020 8:49 AM, Bill Holden via BVARC wrote: I use an ad blocker. Mine is called Ad Blocker Plus. You install it into your browser. You might be able to find it in browser extensions or download it directly. Hope this helps! Bill W5JAZ On Sat, May

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