[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

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-14 Thread cw3sting via BVARC
> > If interested, my address in Deer Park is listed in BVARC Directory. > > My Phone: 281-684-5301 > > 73 > > D. Howard Bingham > > KE5APJ > > -- > >> On 9/13/2021 9:38 PM, cw3sting via BVARC wrote: >> The FCC already has my upgrade to General in th

Re: [BVARC] Programming Icom 2730

2021-08-12 Thread cw3sting via BVARC
Randy; This is the cable I got. It works on all four of the UV5R and BF8 HTs I've got: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HUB0ONK/ On 8/12/21 12:17 PM, Randy Pickut via BVARC wrote: Thanks for the input, guys! I ordered a Prolific USB Serial Programming Cable and tried to program my radio

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-28 Thread cw3sting via BVARC
:32 PM cw3sting via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: Thanks to all for the suggestions, offers, and info. I have some thinking to do. Hopefully, I can convince the wife to support my future decision. On 9/14/21 10:42 AM, Chris Luppens via BVARC wrote: > I

Re: [BVARC] Fw: *REMINDERS* EPO WORKSHOP Automotive Electronics, Guitar Effects Pedal Clinic, Robot Build, & Coming Combat Robot Tournament - DETAILS ENCLOSED

2021-07-23 Thread cw3sting via BVARC
That's good to know. Now that I've got my Technician ticket, I've got to figure out how to put a decent dual band antenna on my JK Wrangler. I picked up an Icom 2370A on eBay. KI5QVL out. On 7/23/21 7:32 AM, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: For those interested.� Note that if you'd prefer to

Re: [BVARC] UPS Issue

2022-07-15 Thread cw3sting via BVARC
My experience has been that UPS batteries seldom last longer than three years, if that. I usually get my batteries from Amazon. Go for the highest AH (amp hour) rating you can for the suitable replacement. You will see some 7.5 AH, but you probably want to go with 9 AH for longer runtime.

Re: [BVARC] Are these emails real?

2022-08-23 Thread cw3sting via BVARC
FYI for all; The below sites offer free analysis of suspicious files and web links: (spaces inserted to defang the links) https :// www.hybrid-analysis.com/ https :// www.virustotal.com/#/home/upload https :// sitecheck.sucuri.net/ They're not the only ones around, but the first two are my

Re: [BVARC] Routere

2024-03-09 Thread cw3sting via BVARC
If it's broadband cable, I stick to using Motorola Surfboard routers. They're cheap enough that I keep a spare. On 3/9/24 16:06, ron.litt--- via BVARC wrote: Anyone recommend an internet router to replace the Xfinity router? Regards, Ron Litt 281-961-4570 ron.l...@gmail.com