I almost forgot... Unescorted access to base requires a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) card. It only costs$125 and may take six weeks to obtain. Any refinery with maritime access requires a worker to obtain
Michael M On Thu, Mar 5, 2015 at 1:42 PM, Michael Monsour <[email protected]> wrote: > As I recall... > > The nearby (MSWE) transmissions would interfere with the Coast Guard HF > maritime transmissions > > Michael M > > > > On Thu, Mar 5, 2015 at 1:32 PM, WILLIS COOKE via BVARC <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> The Boy Scouts are potential Coasties. Unfortunately most of us hams are >> just potential Silent keys! >> >> >> Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, >> TDXS Contest Chairman >> K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Michael Wrenn via BVARC <[email protected]> >> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Thursday, March 5, 2015 10:54 AM >> >> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Countdown to MSWE 2012 >> >> The Boy Scouts have had access to the base. >> >> Seven Three, >> >> Michael - K5WRN >> http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN >> >> On Thu, Mar 5, 2015 at 9:51 AM, K5HM via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> Coast Guard station is off limits since 9-11. Homeland Security. >> >> >> 73, >> Ron, K5HM >> [email protected] >> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm >> [image: ARRL Logo][image: logo (2)][image: smaller Prize] >> * Excelsior!* >> >> *From:* BVARC [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Bill Stone >> via BVARC >> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 04, 2015 9:50 PM >> *To:* Theresa; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB; EMD Cebridge >> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Countdown to MSWE 2012 >> >> As I recall ( thats not much these days) the coast guard station provided >> a small area for our use. Yacht Basin was as said for car/boat parking. >> not provision for comfort. The full restrooms /showers, able to set tents, >> large area to set various antennas and use of cabanas won the day at Ft >> Travis. When Cookie and I gave all a looksee the summer heat and shade was >> also a key factor. Ft Travis is a lock up after dark park however gate code >> was given to chairman MSWE for 24 hr access. Anyway thats what I still >> remember. The county park was happy with our event >> 73 Bill WS5H >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> *From:* Theresa via BVARC <[email protected]> >> *To:* EMD Cebridge <[email protected]> ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR >> RADIO CLUB <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 04, 2015 6:58 PM >> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Countdown to MSWE 2012 >> >> I suggested the coast guard station last year, don't remember why no one >> checked with them. >> >> Theresa Williams >> KE5MUX >> >> On Wednesday, March 4, 2015 6:46 PM, EMD Cebridge via BVARC < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >> Coast Guard Station Galveston, across the inlet from the ships. Coast >> Guard has worked with hams before. Part of DHS, Google Coast Guard >> Station Galveston, all contact info there. Robert KD5YVQ >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* BVARC [mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]>] *On >> Behalf Of *WILLIS COOKE via BVARC >> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 04, 2015 6:31 PM >> *To:* Theresa; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB >> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Countdown to MSWE 2012 >> >> Bill and I checked it last year. I do not remember the objection, but we >> decided not to ask. Perhaps no restrooms? Do you remember Bill? >> >> *Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,* >> *TDXS Contest Chairman* >> *K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS* >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Theresa <[email protected]> >> *To:* WILLIS COOKE <[email protected]>; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB >> <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 4, 2015 6:14 PM >> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Countdown to MSWE 2012 >> >> I was going to wait to bring this up tilI was able to get down to >> Galveston to check it out myself, but has anyone considered looking into or >> asking the Galveston Yacht Basin ? Yes, it's all car/boat parking, BUT >> it's also a mile from Seawolf, the ships should be visible without aids, >> and we'd be an IOTA again. >> >> Theresa Williams >> KE5MUX >> >> >> On Wednesday, March 4, 2015 5:39 PM, WILLIS COOKE via BVARC < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >> I can do that and will get it done in the next couple of days, with >> updates to follow. >> >> *Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,* >> *MSWE Chairman for 2015* >> *TDXS Contest Chairman* >> *K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS* >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Cameron <[email protected]> >> *To:* Mike Hardwick <[email protected]>; 'WILLIS COOKE' <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 4, 2015 12:13 PM >> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Countdown to MSWE 2012 >> >> Please. Could someone write a short info blurb concerning MSWE for >> posting on the website? Thanks. >> Cameron >> >> >> *From:* Mike Hardwick via BVARC <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 04, 2015 11:51 >> *To:* 'WILLIS COOKE' <[email protected]> ; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO >> CLUB' <[email protected]> >> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Countdown to MSWE 2012 >> >> Cookie, >> >> I would move forward with the request to the Galveston County Board for >> Ft. Travis . I know the mosquitoes were really bad but I don’t think there >> is any other option at this time. I talked with Bill about the MSWE and he >> has no problem with it and Ft. Travis . I know it is on the agenda for the >> BOD meeting tomorrow so there should be plenty of comments after tomorrow. >> Unfortunately, I will be out of e-mail coverage starting tomorrow around >> 6pm until the 14th. >> >> I am ready for it and, if possible, will be spending more time at Ft. >> Travis this year. >> >> Keep up the good work. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Mike >> N5VCX >> >> >> >> *From:* WILLIS COOKE [mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]>] >> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 04, 2015 11:32 AM >> *To:* Mike Hardwick ; ' BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'; BRAZOS VALLEY >> AMATEUR RADIO CLUB >> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Countdown to MSWE 2012 >> >> Is this thread about MSWE or SkyWarn? After recently being denied access >> to the ship compound at Seawolfe park, I put a query on the reflector about >> the interest of members in Ft. Travis on Bolivar, but I have not received >> any replies. Jerry Muller recently withdrew from his co-chairman position >> for personal reasons and I am interested in anyone who desires to take over >> that role. At present I am wondering if there is sufficient interest in >> the event to query the Galveston County Park Board about the availability >> of Ft. Travis . Last year was good, but the mosquitos in the early evening >> were fierce. >> >> After I made my query, I did not receive any messages on the BVARC >> reflector until the one from Mike Hardwick shown below. I would appreciate >> it if the situation would be briefly discussed at the coming board meeting >> and the feeling of the BOD would be relayed to me. >> >> *Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,* >> *Chairman of MSWE* >> *TDXS Contest Chairman* >> *K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS* >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Mike Hardwick via BVARC <[email protected]> >> *To:* 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 3, 2015 3:27 PM >> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Countdown to MSWE 2012 >> >> I will bring my wireless broadband modem to MSWE along with the trailer. >> >> Mike >> N5VCX >> >> >> >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected] >> <[email protected]>] *On Behalf Of *K5HM >> *Sent:* Thursday, May 31, 2012 8:47 PM >> *To:* [email protected]; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' >> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Countdown to MSWE 2012 >> >> We won’t have internet out there unless someone has a wireless modem. >> >> 73, >> Ron, K5HM >> [email protected] >> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected] >> <[email protected]>] *On Behalf Of *[email protected] >> *Sent:* Thursday, May 31, 2012 8:25 PM >> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB >> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Countdown to MSWE 2012 >> >> I received this today. Might be fun to check in from one of the ships. >> >> Travis >> K5HTB >> 14.325 and Echolink. See schedule below. >> ------------------------------ >> >> From the SKYWARN SYSTEM: >> The following is a reminder and a complete announcement on the Amateur >> Radio Station at the National Hurricane Center - WX4NHC Communications Test >> for Saturday June 2nd, 2012 from 9 AM-5 PM EDT/1300-2100 UTC as written by >> Julio Ripoll-WD4R, Assistant WX4NHC Coordinator. They will be on the >> *WX-TALK* Echolink conference node: 7203/IRLP 9219 from 1 PM-3 PM EDT >> (1700-1900 UTC): >> Announcement from WX4NHC >> Amateur Radio Station at the National Hurricane Center >> WX4NHC Hurricane Season 2012 On-The-Air Station Test >> Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 from 9AM-5PM EDT (1300z-2100z) >> The purpose of this event is to test the NHC Amateur Radio Station >> equipment and perform operator training in preparation for this year’s >> Hurricane Season. >> We will be making informal contacts on many frequencies and modes. >> We would appreciate signal reports and basic weather data exchange >> ("Sunny", or "Rain", etc.) from stations in any location. >> WX4NHC will be On-The-Air on HF, VHF, UHF and 2 & 30 meter APRS. >> We plan on testing on the following voice frequencies +/- QRM >> 3.950 MHz, 7.268MHz, 14.325MHz, 21.325MHz, 28.425MHz >> We will try to stay on 14.325 MHz most of the time and announce when we >> QSY. >> You may be able to find us on HF by using one of the DX Spotting Networks, >> Such as the DX Summit Web Site: >> http://www.dxsummit.fi/Search.aspx >> We will also be on VoIP Hurricane Net 1pm-3pm EDT (1700z-1900z) >> (IRLP node 9219 / EchoLink WX-TALK Conference node 7203). >> http://www.voipwx.net/ >> Local South Florida area VHF & UHF Repeaters will be contacted. >> Non-Ham Radio Weather Enthusiasts are invited to submit their actual >> weather using the On-Line Hurricane Report Form at >> http://www.wx4nhc.org/WX-form1.html >> QSL Cards are available via WD4R. >> Please send your card with a S.A.S.E. >> Please do NOT send QSLs directly to the Hurricane Center address, as it >> will get delayed. >> Due to security measures, >> NO VISITORS will be allowed entry to NHC without prior clearance from NHC >> Security. >> Only WX4NHC Operators on the pre-approved operating schedule will be >> allowed entry. >> For more information about WX4NHC, please visit our website >> www.wx4nhc.org >> Thank you for your participation in the WX4NHC Hurricane Annual Season >> Station Test. >> -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.- >> Julio Ripoll Architect WD4R >> WX4NHC Amateur Radio Asst. 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