Re: [BVARC] KK5W Quad Club field Day -- if you can't make it

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

Didn't know that, thanks!

Andre
W4SFZ

On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 7:59 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC 
wrote:

>
> If by chance you are unable to make it out to the BVARC/TDXS/KARS/UHRC
> Field Day at Duhacsec Park this weekend, there is a way for you to add to
> the Quad Club KK5W score.
>
> * Operate Field Day under your own call as a Class B --  Portable or
> Class C -- Mobile or Class D -- Home Commercial Power or Class E Home
> Emergency Power station.
>
> * Work all stations you can during the 24 hour period.
>
> * Enter your score on the summary sheet, as you would normally but in Line
> 2 "Club or Group name" put  *"BVARC*".
>
> *The ARRL score calculators will generate an aggregate score for all
> stations reporting as BVARC.
>
> Doing this will allow you to be part of the BVARC/TDXS/KARS/UHRC team.
>
> Have fun, GL and 73Rick W5RH
>
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Re: [BVARC] Antenna help

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

Thanks all for the feedback. No chance to work on it today, even if the
weather had cooperated.

 I can get it to work fine on 20M and up, and since the trip starts soon,
I'm going to try it again when we get back. Going to try another testing
location to rule out interference that only seems to affect 40M, since the
current location is fairly near the house (stucco with metal lath), and
buried electric lines. Also will try different coil settings and grounds. I
will try to elevate it too, but since this is my hiking antenna I'm not
sure I want to add a tripod LOL.

Andre
W4SFZ

On Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 4:09 PM John Denison via BVARC 
wrote:

> Hi Andre
>
> I was going to mention the 33' counterpoises, but I see that you have done
> that already. I've used a single counterpoise on 40 meters with various
> coil antennas. One thing I didn't see in any of the emails is... where are
> you setting up your antenna? Is there anything metallic nearby?
>
> I have a Wolf River Coils Take It Along mini which is good for 40 meters
> and up, and I found that I can tweak the resonant frequency by rotating the
> sleeve around the coil rather than just moving it up and down. I use either
> the stock WRC telescopic whip or a Buddipole extended length whip used for
> 80 meters. Both are roughly 10 feet long.
>
> I typically achieve better results with vertical antennas when they are
> elevated above the ground. i.e. 4-5 feet vs .5 foot above the ground,
> though I was never able to get any results comparable to an inverted V.
> With a manual tuner I was able to make the transceiver happy while still
> being able to use the antenna to some degree of success, but it took a
> steady hand and very miniscule changes in the capacitance knobs.
>
> 73
> John Denison
> KD5YOU
>
> On 6/18/2024 4:19 PM, Andre Pollard via BVARC wrote:
>
> I need one of our antenna gurus to give me some input-
>
> I have an 18'-4" telescoping antenna I have been using when camping. By
> adjusting length, I can get it to tune at <1.5 SWR on all bands 20M and
> above. So far so good, but when do we ever leave well enough alone.
>
> I'm getting ready to travel for a while, and wanted to extend the range
> down to 40M. So I used the calculators at Coil-Shortened Vertical Antenna
> Calculator (66pacific.com)
> <https://www.66pacific.com/calculators/coil-shortened-vertical-antenna-calculator.aspx>
>  to
> determine the necessary coil. It said I need 4.9 mH. I made the coil per
> the calcs one the same site, using a 1.9 inch diameter PVC pipe. I'm
> running it bottom-loaded.
>
> By tapping the coil a couple of turns down, I can get it to tune to 7.2
> mhz, but the SWR is >6. If I put my hand very close to the coil , the
> frequency shifts (expected), and the SWR drops to 1.2. So I tried adjusting
> the length and tapping different turns, never better than 4 SWR on any
> frequency around 7 mhz. However, if I get my hand near the coil, SWR drops.
>
> Thinking this meant I needed capacitance, I tried a hat to the whip, with
> several different designs and sizes. Changes frequency, but horrible SWR
> still.
>
> Bypassing the coil I can adjust the whip and get great SWR on 14 mhz and
> above. So, I don't think it's a problem with the coax (20 feet of RG8X) or
> nanoVNA.
>
> Google shows up all sorts of sites showing making a coil loaded shortened
> vertical like i'm trying. None mention the issue I'm seeing as a problem.
>
> I'd appreciate any input, I've been 'learning' on this for a couple of
> days now and haven't gotten it to work yet.
>
> Thanks,
> Andre
> W4SFZ
>
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Re: [BVARC] Antenna help

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

Well, the rain broke and I tried 3 33' radials. That helped, but the best I
can achieve is a 2.5 SWR and 72.3+j53.9 inductive on the Smith chart. Much
better, and tuneable with the G90, but I was hoping for a little better. I
tried adding the 10' radials but that didn't make a difference and I don't
want to tear them apart to make another 33' radial.

Interested in the collective wisdom on the above. Or is there another check
I should be running Rick?

Was hoping to get this going for times when an EFHW in a tree isn't
possible (or allowed); I'll be doing some hiking in the mountains and the
park there may not like wires in trees. Higher up, there aren't any tall
trees either. At the cabin, I'll throw up the EFHW, and hopefully can work
you guys at Field Day.

Andre
W4SFZ

On Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 7:28 PM Andre Pollard  wrote:

> I typically try to get a combination of lowest SWR at my chosen
> center frequency with the widest SWR curve. Then check impedance on the
> Smith chart at the center frequency. I'm using a nanoVNA, I don't have a
> grid dip meter. Impedance in the best case i've gotten is around 200 ohms
> on the inductive side of the chart (which explains why my body capacitance
> affects it so much it would seem). VNA was calibrated for the 6-8 mhz range
> before starting.
>
> I'm tapping the coil when adjusting by jumping from the feed to higher up
> on the coil. Just to try, I jumped from the antenna side to the coil. not a
> lot of difference, but I didn't have the Smith up then. I need to leave SWR
> and Smith on I think to get more information, rather than switching.
>
> When I move my hand close, the frequency of the SWR dip drops (as does the
> SWR). I didn't think to check the Smith when doing that. Right now I
> wouldn't consider it resonant on 40 LOL. But the calcs say it should be.
> They assume an effective ground radial system (among other things).
>
> My next try will be with a couple of 33 ft radials to see if that helps
> like several folks have pointed out. Once it stops flooding here that is.
>
> Thanks for all the input guys- Happy for any suggestions you have.
>
> Andre
> W4SFZ
>
> On Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 5:11 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Questions..
>>
>> What do you mean "tuned" to 7.2?
>>
>> Are you feeding it at the base of the coil?   Have you tried moving the
>> feed point up the coil?
>>
>> What frequency change do you see when moving your hand close?
>>
>> Here is where just knowing the SWR is not what you need.  What is the
>> feed impedance when measured at the feed point?   Lower than 50 ohms or
>> higher?  Reactive?
>>
>> Is the antenna system resonant on 40?  How do you know?   Do you have a
>> GDO?
>>
>> What are you using to measure SWR?   Maybe the analyzer has what you need
>> as far as measurements required.
>>
>> Sounds like you are having fun.   GL...Rick  W5RH
>>
>> ps...just saw Chris's note about the GP.  You might want to make a more
>> lengthy or resonant elevated GP system to see how that affects it.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 4:39 PM Andre Pollard via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I normally use a  5’x8’ faraday cloth which works fine on 20 and up. I
>>> made up 16 radials 10 feet long to try that and saw no difference.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Jun 18, 2024, at 4:24 PM, wb5itt  wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>> What kind of a ground system do you have?
>>>
>>>  Chris WB5ITT
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent via my Samsung Galaxy S10e, an AT 5G Evolution capable
>>> smartphone..so there! 
>>>
>>>
>>>  Original message 
>>> From: Andre Pollard via BVARC 
>>> Date: 6/18/24 4:19 PM (GMT-06:00)
>>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>>> Cc: Andre Pollard 
>>> Subject: [BVARC] Antenna help
>>>
>>> I need one of our antenna gurus to give me some input-
>>>
>>> I have an 18'-4" telescoping antenna I have been using when camping. By
>>> adjusting length, I can get it to tune at <1.5 SWR on all bands 20M and
>>> above. So far so good, but when do we ever leave well enough alone.
>>>
>>> I'm getting ready to travel for a while, and wanted to extend the range
>>> down to 40M. So I used the calculators at Coil-Shortened Vertical
>>> Antenna Calculator (66pacific.com)
>>> <https://www.66pacific.com/calculators/coil-shortened-vertical-antenna-calculator.aspx>
>>>  to
>>> determine the necessary coil. It said I need 4.9 mH. I made the coil per
>

Re: [BVARC] Antenna help

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

I typically try to get a combination of lowest SWR at my chosen
center frequency with the widest SWR curve. Then check impedance on the
Smith chart at the center frequency. I'm using a nanoVNA, I don't have a
grid dip meter. Impedance in the best case i've gotten is around 200 ohms
on the inductive side of the chart (which explains why my body capacitance
affects it so much it would seem). VNA was calibrated for the 6-8 mhz range
before starting.

I'm tapping the coil when adjusting by jumping from the feed to higher up
on the coil. Just to try, I jumped from the antenna side to the coil. not a
lot of difference, but I didn't have the Smith up then. I need to leave SWR
and Smith on I think to get more information, rather than switching.

When I move my hand close, the frequency of the SWR dip drops (as does the
SWR). I didn't think to check the Smith when doing that. Right now I
wouldn't consider it resonant on 40 LOL. But the calcs say it should be.
They assume an effective ground radial system (among other things).

My next try will be with a couple of 33 ft radials to see if that helps
like several folks have pointed out. Once it stops flooding here that is.

Thanks for all the input guys- Happy for any suggestions you have.

Andre
W4SFZ

On Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 5:11 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC 
wrote:

> Questions..
>
> What do you mean "tuned" to 7.2?
>
> Are you feeding it at the base of the coil?   Have you tried moving the
> feed point up the coil?
>
> What frequency change do you see when moving your hand close?
>
> Here is where just knowing the SWR is not what you need.  What is the feed
> impedance when measured at the feed point?   Lower than 50 ohms or higher?
> Reactive?
>
> Is the antenna system resonant on 40?  How do you know?   Do you have a
> GDO?
>
> What are you using to measure SWR?   Maybe the analyzer has what you need
> as far as measurements required.
>
> Sounds like you are having fun.   GL...Rick  W5RH
>
> ps...just saw Chris's note about the GP.  You might want to make a more
> lengthy or resonant elevated GP system to see how that affects it.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 4:39 PM Andre Pollard via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> I normally use a  5’x8’ faraday cloth which works fine on 20 and up. I
>> made up 16 radials 10 feet long to try that and saw no difference.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jun 18, 2024, at 4:24 PM, wb5itt  wrote:
>>
>> 
>> What kind of a ground system do you have?
>>
>>  Chris WB5ITT
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent via my Samsung Galaxy S10e, an AT 5G Evolution capable
>> smartphone..so there! 
>>
>>
>>  Original message 
>> From: Andre Pollard via BVARC 
>> Date: 6/18/24 4:19 PM (GMT-06:00)
>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> Cc: Andre Pollard 
>> Subject: [BVARC] Antenna help
>>
>> I need one of our antenna gurus to give me some input-
>>
>> I have an 18'-4" telescoping antenna I have been using when camping. By
>> adjusting length, I can get it to tune at <1.5 SWR on all bands 20M and
>> above. So far so good, but when do we ever leave well enough alone.
>>
>> I'm getting ready to travel for a while, and wanted to extend the range
>> down to 40M. So I used the calculators at Coil-Shortened Vertical
>> Antenna Calculator (66pacific.com)
>> <https://www.66pacific.com/calculators/coil-shortened-vertical-antenna-calculator.aspx>
>>  to
>> determine the necessary coil. It said I need 4.9 mH. I made the coil per
>> the calcs one the same site, using a 1.9 inch diameter PVC pipe. I'm
>> running it bottom-loaded.
>>
>> By tapping the coil a couple of turns down, I can get it to tune to 7.2
>> mhz, but the SWR is >6. If I put my hand very close to the coil , the
>> frequency shifts (expected), and the SWR drops to 1.2. So I tried adjusting
>> the length and tapping different turns, never better than 4 SWR on any
>> frequency around 7 mhz. However, if I get my hand near the coil, SWR drops.
>>
>> Thinking this meant I needed capacitance, I tried a hat to the whip, with
>> several different designs and sizes. Changes frequency, but horrible SWR
>> still.
>>
>> Bypassing the coil I can adjust the whip and get great SWR on 14 mhz and
>> above. So, I don't think it's a problem with the coax (20 feet of RG8X) or
>> nanoVNA.
>>
>> Google shows up all sorts of sites showing making a coil loaded shortened
>> vertical like i'm trying. None mention the issue I'm seeing as a problem.
>>
>> I'd appreciate any input, I've been 'learning' on this for a couple of
>> days now and haven't gotten it to work yet

Re: [BVARC] Antenna help

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

I normally use a  5’x8’ faraday cloth which works fine on 20 and up. I made up 16 radials 10 feet long to try that and saw no difference. On Jun 18, 2024, at 4:24 PM, wb5itt  wrote:What kind of a ground system do you have?  Chris WB5ITT Sent via my Samsung Galaxy S10e, an AT 5G Evolution capable smartphone..so there!  Original message From: Andre Pollard via BVARC  Date: 6/18/24  4:19 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  Cc: Andre Pollard  Subject: [BVARC] Antenna help I need one of our antenna gurus to give me some input-I have an 18'-4" telescoping antenna I have been using when camping. By adjusting length, I can get it to tune at <1.5 SWR on all bands 20M and above. So far so good, but when do we ever leave well enough alone.I'm getting ready to travel for a while, and wanted to extend the range down to 40M. So I used the calculators at Coil-Shortened Vertical Antenna Calculator (66pacific.com) to determine the necessary coil. It said I need 4.9 mH. I made the coil per the calcs one the same site, using a 1.9 inch diameter PVC pipe. I'm running it bottom-loaded.By tapping the coil a couple of turns down, I can get it to tune to 7.2 mhz, but the SWR is >6. If I put my hand very close to the coil , the frequency shifts (expected), and the SWR drops to 1.2. So I tried adjusting the length and tapping different turns, never better than 4 SWR on any frequency around 7 mhz. However, if I get my hand near the coil, SWR drops. Thinking this meant I needed capacitance, I tried a hat to the whip, with several different designs and sizes. Changes frequency, but horrible SWR still. Bypassing the coil I can adjust the whip and get great SWR on 14 mhz and above. So, I don't think it's a problem with the coax (20 feet of RG8X) or nanoVNA.Google shows up all sorts of sites showing making a coil loaded shortened vertical like i'm trying. None mention the issue I'm seeing as a problem. I'd appreciate any input, I've been 'learning' on this for a couple of days now and haven't gotten it to work yet.Thanks,AndreW4SFZ

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[BVARC] Antenna help

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

I need one of our antenna gurus to give me some input-

I have an 18'-4" telescoping antenna I have been using when camping. By
adjusting length, I can get it to tune at <1.5 SWR on all bands 20M and
above. So far so good, but when do we ever leave well enough alone.

I'm getting ready to travel for a while, and wanted to extend the range
down to 40M. So I used the calculators at Coil-Shortened Vertical Antenna
Calculator (66pacific.com)

to
determine the necessary coil. It said I need 4.9 mH. I made the coil per
the calcs one the same site, using a 1.9 inch diameter PVC pipe. I'm
running it bottom-loaded.

By tapping the coil a couple of turns down, I can get it to tune to 7.2
mhz, but the SWR is >6. If I put my hand very close to the coil , the
frequency shifts (expected), and the SWR drops to 1.2. So I tried adjusting
the length and tapping different turns, never better than 4 SWR on any
frequency around 7 mhz. However, if I get my hand near the coil, SWR drops.

Thinking this meant I needed capacitance, I tried a hat to the whip, with
several different designs and sizes. Changes frequency, but horrible SWR
still.

Bypassing the coil I can adjust the whip and get great SWR on 14 mhz and
above. So, I don't think it's a problem with the coax (20 feet of RG8X) or
nanoVNA.

Google shows up all sorts of sites showing making a coil loaded shortened
vertical like i'm trying. None mention the issue I'm seeing as a problem.

I'd appreciate any input, I've been 'learning' on this for a couple of days
now and haven't gotten it to work yet.

Thanks,
Andre
W4SFZ

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Re: [BVARC] Fw: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club - Thank you for helping with my grandson's Radio Merit Badge

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

A quick search shows Annie Pruitt listed as working at Harrison Community
Center. However, the Harrison Park Community center pages have all sorts of
general information and talk about reservations, classes, etc., yet no
phone, address, email, or other contact information is ever given. No map
apps seem to find the center either.

Sending the linked page to our company checker, none of the links on the
page linked show up on the known scam list. On the other hand, the link is
to a playground equipment company - they do have informational articles
there, but they seem like more of general interest designed to catch people
searching for topics. The Ham Radio article is listed under School and
Education information.

Overall, it seems like an attempt to drive traffic to the playground
company.

Andre
W4SFZ

On Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 3:01 PM Wes Harris via BVARC 
wrote:

> Pretty sure this is a scam.  Id have someone smart in Infosec check out
> the links.
>
> On Tue, Jun 18, 2024, 9:52 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> All yours to do, NU5K….great stuff.
>> RH
>> Sent from my i-Thingamajig
>>
>> On Jun 18, 2024, at 8:58 AM, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>> - Forwarded Message -
>> *From:* Annie Pruitt 
>> *To:* "w...@bvarc.org" 
>> *Sent:* Monday, June 17, 2024 at 09:56:28 PM CDT
>> *Subject:* Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club - Thank you for helping with
>> my grandson's Radio Merit Badge
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I hope you're well! My grandson, Eric, and I wanted to get in touch to
>> thank the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club for being such a major help with
>> his Radio Merit Badge for Boy Scouts. Your page,
>> https://bvarc.org/home/resources/ gave him a ton of information and
>> resources to explore and meet badge requirements from! Thank you so much!
>>
>> Eric loves to share cool finds, so he wanted to pass this along to you
>> guys. It's
>> https://www.aaastateofplay.com/all-about-ham-radio-for-beginners/ and
>> it's a ham radio guide for beginners filled with additional resources. He
>> learned a lot from it, so he hoped it could do the same for others using
>> your page.
>>
>> Do you think you could add Eric's suggestion to your page not too much
>> trouble? He'll be staying with me over the weekend, so I'd absolutely love
>> to show him that it was added! If you've decided to, he would be so happy,
>> and that would really make my day as his grandmother! Plus! I'm sure he
>> would also be thrilled to show his unit leader that his recommendation was
>> added to help others out. :)
>>
>> Please let us know what you think!
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>> Eric and Annie Pruitt
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Press Release...

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

Trust me, the people writing press releases do it all the time, then ask you if it’s OK to say that…On Jun 17, 2024, at 4:23 PM, David Morefield  wrote:AI just quoted someone without an interview. 臘‍♂️ David MorefieldNØLUV281.960.5253Check out my Photographyhttps://www.fluffyshotme.comOn Jun 17, 2024, at 14:48, Andre Pollard via BVARC  wrote:We do this all the time with AI at work, so I asked our company AI this:"Please write a press release on Amateur Radio field day showing the benefits and fun of Amatuer Radio. Use the following specifics:  dates- June 22 and 23, club - Brazos Valley ARC, held at a park"Here is the woutput, with some additional add in from me:The Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club (BVARC) will be
participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise on June 22-23 at [Park] in [City]. Since 1933, amateur radio operators ("Hams") across North America have
established temporary radio stations in remote locations during Field Day to
showcase the science and skill of amateur radio, while practicing emergency communication skills. 

This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to
attend. For over 100 years, amateur radio – sometimes called ham radio – has
allowed people from all walks of life to experiment with electronics and
communications techniques, as well as provide a vital emergency communications
system. During Field Day, ham operators will construct emergency stations in
parks, shopping malls, schools and backyards across the country. 

"Field Day highlights the ingenuity and public service
of amateur radio," said [NAME, TITLE] of the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio
Club. "In today's electronic do-it-yourself (DIY) environment, it creates
a perfect opportunity for students, teachers, parents and interested parties to
explore the magic of radio communication."

In the Brazos Valley area, the public will have a chance to
meet and talk with ham radio operators and see for themselves this unsung
community resource. Using only emergency power supplies, ham operators will
construct antenna systems and make contact with thousands of other operators
across the United States.

Amateur radio functions completely independent of the
Internet or cell phone infrastructure, can interface with tablets or smartphones,
and can be set up almost anywhere in minutes. That's the beauty of amateur
radio during a communications outage. Hams can quickly create a radio
communications network to help first responders and relief organizations share
information and coordinate efforts.

Anyone may become a licensed amateur radio operator. There
are over 700,000 licensed hams in the United States, as young as 5 and as old
as 100. And with clubs such as BVARC, it's easy for anybody to get involved
right here in the Brazos Valley.

For more information about Field Day or to learn how to get
your amateur radio license, contact the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club at
[PHONE/EMAIL/WEBSITE].On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 2:08 PM K5BOU via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:Just the right one, then ask Chat GPT to re-write. I did a test on writing a book on Antenna( I don't know too much), then the result was pretty impressive. try. It!
K5BOU-Philippe BoucaumontHouston|Texas|USAhttps://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/

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Re: [BVARC] Press Release...

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

LOL, I hadn't read the ARRL one. But that's what AI does, use Google faster
than we can...

On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 3:03 PM Richard Bonica via BVARC 
wrote:

> Funny - It took the ARRL press release direct from the booklet
> I guess I will just edit their's
> TY
>
> On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 2:48 PM Andre Pollard via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> We do this all the time with AI at work, so I asked our company AI this:
>>
>> "Please write a press release on Amateur Radio field day showing the
>> benefits and fun of Amatuer Radio. Use the following specifics:  dates-
>> June 22 and 23, club - Brazos Valley ARC, held at a park"
>>
>> Here is the woutput, with some additional add in from me:
>>
>> The Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club (BVARC) will be participating in the
>> national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise on June 22-23 at [Park] in
>> [City]. Since 1933, amateur radio operators ("Hams") across North America
>> have established temporary radio stations in remote locations during Field
>> Day to showcase the science and skill of amateur radio, while practicing
>> emergency communication skills.
>>
>>
>> This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. For
>> over 100 years, amateur radio – sometimes called ham radio – has allowed
>> people from all walks of life to experiment with electronics and
>> communications techniques, as well as provide a vital emergency
>> communications system. During Field Day, ham operators will construct
>> emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and backyards across
>> the country.
>>
>>
>> "Field Day highlights the ingenuity and public service of amateur radio,"
>> said [NAME, TITLE] of the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club. "In today's
>> electronic do-it-yourself (DIY) environment, it creates a perfect
>> opportunity for students, teachers, parents and interested parties to
>> explore the magic of radio communication."
>>
>>
>> In the Brazos Valley area, the public will have a chance to meet and talk
>> with ham radio operators and see for themselves this unsung community
>> resource. Using only emergency power supplies, ham operators will construct
>> antenna systems and make contact with thousands of other operators across
>> the United States.
>>
>>
>> Amateur radio functions completely independent of the Internet or cell
>> phone infrastructure, can interface with tablets or smartphones, and can be
>> set up almost anywhere in minutes. That's the beauty of amateur radio
>> during a communications outage. Hams can quickly create a radio
>> communications network to help first responders and relief organizations
>> share information and coordinate efforts.
>>
>>
>> Anyone may become a licensed amateur radio operator. There are over
>> 700,000 licensed hams in the United States, as young as 5 and as old as
>> 100. And with clubs such as BVARC, it's easy for anybody to get involved
>> right here in the Brazos Valley.
>>
>> For more information about Field Day or to learn how to get your amateur
>> radio license, contact the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club at
>> [PHONE/EMAIL/WEBSITE].
>>
>> On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 2:08 PM K5BOU via BVARC  wrote:
>>
>>> Just the right one, then ask Chat GPT to re-write. I did a test on
>>> writing a book on Antenna( I don't know too much), then the result was
>>> pretty impressive. try. It!
>>> [image: PastedGraphic-6.png]
>>>
>>> K5BOU-Philippe Boucaumont
>>>
>>> Houston|Texas|USA
>>>
>>> https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/
>>>
>>> [image: PastedGraphic-7.png]
>>>
>>> On Jun 17, 2024, at 1:20 PM, Richard Bonica via BVARC 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> To all,
>>>
>>> I need some help here..
>>> I have gotten the attention of the 4 news stations in Houston. Looks
>>> like they are all interested.
>>> But what I need is someone that is a good Press Release writer. They all
>>> want a video and digital release for our event.
>>>
>>> Is anyone good at writing an impressive release? I can do it but I'm
>>> hoping someone is better than me. I have only written 3 before and was
>>> never really impressed with mine.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Richard Bonica
>>> C: 281.935.7222
>>> Email: kg5...@gmail.com
>>> Freq: 147.000 - DMR - Digital Mobile
>>> Territory: NE Fort Bend
>>> CERT, CST, EST, WEB EOC, HSEEP, FEMA PD, Wilderne

Re: [BVARC] Press Release...

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

We do this all the time with AI at work, so I asked our company AI this:

"Please write a press release on Amateur Radio field day showing the
benefits and fun of Amatuer Radio. Use the following specifics:  dates-
June 22 and 23, club - Brazos Valley ARC, held at a park"

Here is the woutput, with some additional add in from me:

The Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club (BVARC) will be participating in the
national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise on June 22-23 at [Park] in
[City]. Since 1933, amateur radio operators ("Hams") across North America
have established temporary radio stations in remote locations during Field
Day to showcase the science and skill of amateur radio, while practicing
emergency communication skills.


This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. For over
100 years, amateur radio – sometimes called ham radio – has allowed people
from all walks of life to experiment with electronics and communications
techniques, as well as provide a vital emergency communications system.
During Field Day, ham operators will construct emergency stations in parks,
shopping malls, schools and backyards across the country.


"Field Day highlights the ingenuity and public service of amateur radio,"
said [NAME, TITLE] of the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club. "In today's
electronic do-it-yourself (DIY) environment, it creates a perfect
opportunity for students, teachers, parents and interested parties to
explore the magic of radio communication."


In the Brazos Valley area, the public will have a chance to meet and talk
with ham radio operators and see for themselves this unsung community
resource. Using only emergency power supplies, ham operators will construct
antenna systems and make contact with thousands of other operators across
the United States.


Amateur radio functions completely independent of the Internet or cell
phone infrastructure, can interface with tablets or smartphones, and can be
set up almost anywhere in minutes. That's the beauty of amateur radio
during a communications outage. Hams can quickly create a radio
communications network to help first responders and relief organizations
share information and coordinate efforts.


Anyone may become a licensed amateur radio operator. There are over 700,000
licensed hams in the United States, as young as 5 and as old as 100. And
with clubs such as BVARC, it's easy for anybody to get involved right here
in the Brazos Valley.

For more information about Field Day or to learn how to get your amateur
radio license, contact the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club at
[PHONE/EMAIL/WEBSITE].

On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 2:08 PM K5BOU via BVARC  wrote:

> Just the right one, then ask Chat GPT to re-write. I did a test on writing
> a book on Antenna( I don't know too much), then the result was pretty
> impressive. try. It!
> [image: PastedGraphic-6.png]
>
> K5BOU-Philippe Boucaumont
>
> Houston|Texas|USA
>
> https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/
>
> [image: PastedGraphic-7.png]
>
> On Jun 17, 2024, at 1:20 PM, Richard Bonica via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> To all,
>
> I need some help here..
> I have gotten the attention of the 4 news stations in Houston. Looks like
> they are all interested.
> But what I need is someone that is a good Press Release writer. They all
> want a video and digital release for our event.
>
> Is anyone good at writing an impressive release? I can do it but I'm
> hoping someone is better than me. I have only written 3 before and was
> never really impressed with mine.
>
>
> --
> Richard Bonica
> C: 281.935.7222
> Email: kg5...@gmail.com
> Freq: 147.000 - DMR - Digital Mobile
> Territory: NE Fort Bend
> CERT, CST, EST, WEB EOC, HSEEP, FEMA PD, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Extra
> Ameture Radio
> 
> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
>
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>
>
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Re: [BVARC] Is LOTW Dead? Is The ARRL A Sinking Ship?

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

Here's my issue with the ARRL's response - it was 2 days short of 4 weeks
when any significant information about what actually happened was posted.
That wouldn't make the general public happy, but for a membership
organization of tech savvy people, it's really an issue. You also had to go
looking for the information on the webpage by clicking to the news link.
And when I went to the news page, it wasn't even the top story. The link
should have been a banner on every page after a member logged in.

73,
Andre
W4SFZ

On Thu, Jun 6, 2024 at 1:29 PM Bob via BVARC  wrote:

> Hi guys... see this link for the BEST information.It's published BY
> ARRL.
>
>
>
> *https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-systems-service-disruption
>  *GL and 73,
> Bob Hardie   W5UQ
>
>
> On 6/6/2024 1:19 PM, K5BOU via BVARC wrote:
>
> https://youtu.be/UJoYHpm73uI?si=53kkFGzXa5KeHfWW
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [image: image001.png]
>
> K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont
>
> Houston*|*Texas*|*USA*|*
>
> https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/
> [image: image002.jpg]
>
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Emergency communications

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

Is anyone on here a member of the Galveston County Emergency Communications
Group ( Home | GCECG  ) ? They have a station in the
EOC on 646 and a repeater. Almost never hear traffic on the repeater, but
heard some traffic on it during the storms, but not a net or structured
traffic. Wondering about it, and how (if) it is related to ARES...

W4SFZ
Andre


On Sat, May 18, 2024 at 12:26 PM Scott Medbury via BVARC 
wrote:

> Thanks Ralph!
>
> 73 ... Scott KD5FBA
>
> On Sat, May 18, 2024, 12:17 PM ralph phillips via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> I agree with the observations made regarding the current deficit of
>> communications during storms.
>>
>> Houston used to have sirens all over town.  They are gone.
>>
>> We used to have 2 or 3 repeaters active for weather spotting.  One of
>> them was manned by a local TV station meteorologist.  Now we don't have
>> anything regular set up.
>>
>> Weather spotting,  NOT Chasing, is a big activity in the Midwest and
>> North East.  Why has it disappeared here
>> My first thought (not necessarily accurate) is a reliance on formal ARES
>> groups.  They function when activated for major events to support served
>> agencies.  That is what ARES is for.  They are needed there and do a good
>> job.  After Harvey, I needed help to report a broken gas line.  Transtar
>> answered ob the first call
>>
>> The answer is simple ... reach out to the NWS to ask about classes and
>> repeaters.  I will do that and report back to this reflector.
>>
>> Ralph
>> KE5HDF
>>
>>
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Re: [BVARC] Easter Island DXpedition live now FT8 12m

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

12m FT8 is now nothing but calls to 3goya  LOL

On Thu, May 2, 2024 at 6:20 PM Stephen Flowers via BVARC 
wrote:

> Colleagues,
> Good afternoon.  3G0YA DXpedition station is live on 12m FT8 now.  I just
> made a contact with them.
>
> Best of luck & 73,
> Stephen (W2WF)
>
>
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[BVARC] Original callsign

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

I applied aw weeks ago and today fcc approved my callsign change. I now have my 
original callsign back - W4SFZ. No more KJ5EJC, which I kept messing up. 

Not exactly sure why, but it’s a big deal for me. Glad they have that program.

Andre
W4SFZ

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Re: [BVARC] Antenna Tuner

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

Did you tune the length of the wire? I'm running a end fed with 49:1 unun,
and SWR was terrible with 66' of wire. Ended up taking ~4 feet off, and SWR
is under 1.8 on 40, 20, 15, and 10.

On Sat, Mar 30, 2024, 6:54 PM John D via BVARC  wrote:

> 
> Does anyone have a recommendation for a *good *antenna tuner for a 1/2
> wave end fed wire antenna? Have researched Yaesu FC40, LDG Electronics,
> MFJ, ham radio website and have not found anything that has attracted my
> attention. My SWRs are way off and  according to the website "literature"
> wire antennas need a tuner...
>
> Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
>
> John D
> W5RDY
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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

Was great meeting everyone there. See you all at the Hamfest

Andre
KJ5EJC

On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 6:27 PM N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer via BVARC <
bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

> Band conditions were perfect for some great DX this weekend. It was great
> visiting with all who were in attendance.
>
>
> Regards,
> Sean Linkenheimer
> Recording Secretary
> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
>
>
>
> On Sat, Feb 24, 2024 at 5:06 PM Sean - N5LNK  wrote:
>
>> Good afternoon all. This evening on 40m at 8pm I will attempt to make
>> contact with whomever answers my call. I am camping at the park and with
>> good band conditions I am planing to have a little rag chew on or near
>> 7.265 assuming the frequency is available. I will send another email once I
>> have claimed a frequency. Look forward to chatting with you on the long
>> wire.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Sean - N5LNK
>>
>> On Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Hello all,
>>
>> Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park
>>  this  *Sunday* *February **25th* doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If
>> you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us,
>> we're asking folks to come by between *10am **and 5pm*. If you'd like to
>> help set up you are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at
>> the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on *146.520 MHz
>> simplex* if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for
>> directions.
>>
>> *One more reminder: *There will be a *pre-POTA net *on *40m* run by Sean
>> N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net
>> will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear
>> them there) at* 8pm local time on Saturday February *24th (tomorrow).
>>
>> The important details:
>>
>>- Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.
>>- *IF* you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day
>>is *FREE*.
>>- *We will have about 4 HF radios *(40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and
>>possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all
>>you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.
>>- If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you
>>can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't *need *to
>>bring any equipment.
>>- *Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME!* You *CAN *operate the
>>stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for
>>contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club 
>> or
>>any other operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or
>>Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).
>>- If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on
>>10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m 
>> band
>>conditions have been quite favorable lately).
>>- Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come
>>out for a fun time with your fellow hams.
>>- 10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You
>>can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the
>>HAMRS App ).
>>- Sign up on the POTA.app  website to upload your
>>logs after the event.
>>
>>
>> *When:*
>> *Sunday February 25th 2024*
>> *10am - 5pm*
>>
>> *Where:*
>> *Brazos Bend State Park*
>>
>> *21901 FM 762Needville, TX 77461*
>>
>> If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m
>> Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't
>> make this event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April.
>> It's a lot of fun, and we hope to see you out there this Sunday or any
>> other time we're out at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you
>> have any questions about this event.
>>
>> Thanks and 73!
>>
>>
>> Kori Rahman, WX5KR
>> *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club*
>>
>> *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee*
>> Cell: (770) 298 8516
>>
>> kori...@gmail.com
>>
>>
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

The bride and I plan to head that way after church-AndreKJ5EJCOn Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:Hello all,Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this  Sunday February 25th doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by between 10am and 5pm. If you'd like to help set up you are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for directions.One more reminder: There will be a pre-POTA net on 40m run by Sean N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear them there) at 8pm local time on Saturday February 24th (tomorrow).The important details:Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE.We will have about 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment.Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club or any other operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions have been quite favorable lately).Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out for a fun time with your fellow hams.10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App).Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event.When:Sunday February 25th 202410am - 5pmWhere:Brazos Bend State Park21901 FM 762Needville, TX 77461If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't make this event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April. It's a lot of fun, and we hope to see you out there this Sunday or any other time we're out at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about this event.Thanks and 73!Kori Rahman, WX5KRBrazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubVice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W TrusteeCell: (770) 298 8516kori...@gmail.com
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Re: [BVARC] Tube testing

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Agreed, my experience as well from old tube TVs. Just want to make sure none are shorted before throwing the HV to it. Trying to limit smoke generation On Feb 17, 2024, at 1:40 PM, John Mechura via BVARC  wrote:Absolutely, John P., if the checker says it is good, well, maybe.  If it says it is bad, as in shorted on the checker then believe it.   However it is quite possible for a "weak" tube to still do yeoman's duty depending on the circuit.  There was a time when I was fixing TVs that when it was required to align the IF stages, after connecting the sweep gear, just simply trying different tubes in the three IF amplifier stages might bring you closer to final alignment.  This was when tubes were plentiful, though.  Oh, by the way, the IF bandpass was 6Mhz wide with an "M-derived" trap at 41.25 Mhz.  OK, sorry to bore with stories of "glory days"  but y'all are the only audience that I can share stories like this with.  73John, KI5HOCOn Sat, Feb 17, 2024 at 1:04 PM John Parmalee via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:I think your best test is to put them in the rig and fire it up watching the output, the drive and maybe reading grid voltage stage to stage. From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> On Behalf Of rodney martinez via BVARCSent: Saturday, February 17, 2024 12:39 PMTo: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org>Cc: rodney martinez <sota...@yahoo.com>Subject: Re: [BVARC] Tube testing I have a tube tester.  You can bring them by my shop any day next week.832-423-564073'Rod MartinezNK5QSent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Feb 17, 2024 at 11:55, Andre Pollard via BVARC<bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:I am currently restoring my old Heathkit HW-100. It was working the last use, around 1980 or so. Checking out resistors and changing electrolytics.  I want to check the tubes. Anyone know if a vendor at the Hamfest can check them? Or know someone else that can?   Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing listBVARC@bvarc.orghttp://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.orgPublicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ 
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[BVARC] Tube testing

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

I am currently restoring my old Heathkit HW-100. It was working the last use, 
around 1980 or so. Checking out resistors and changing electrolytics. 

I want to check the tubes. Anyone know if a vendor at the Hamfest can check 
them? Or know someone else that can?




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Re: [BVARC] Land line

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

I use Ooma VOIP as a home phone. Any regular phone plugs into their device
and operates no different than a POTS line would. So if the CapTel uses a
standard phone cord to the POTS connection and a single phone line it
should work. You can also get cell devices that allow you to plug in a
standard phone.

Andre
KJ5EJC

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> Hey guys:
> I have a question for those in the know.I have a CapTel phone
> which prints out what is being said by the caller since I am hard of
> hearing.  How will this removable of the Copper line effect me since I am
> told I need to keep my home phone line.
>
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