[BVARC] Ham Radio Magazine

[Scott Medbury via BVARC]

HRM is now out of publication, but I have a number of old issues that would
love to have a new home. Lots of good information.
All for free.

Contact me by phone or email.

73 de Scott KD5FBA

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[BVARC] Fw: Kent Marshall - W5TXV - SK

[Mike Hardwick via BVARC]

 Just thought I would send this to the club. Kent Marshall was a excellent 
engineer and great ham.
He did a lot for the amateur community in Houston and the surrounding area. He 
will be missed. 
Mike Hardwick, N5VCXPresidentBrazos Valley Amateur Radio Club713-826-6917
 
   - Forwarded Message - From: Lance Rumfield To: 
Mike Hardwick Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 04:25:24 PM 
CSTSubject: Re: Kent Marshall - W5TXV - SK
 Mike, 
Please forward to BVARC folks as you see fit.
We lost a good one!!!
WD5X

On Tue, Jan 17, 2023, 1:47 PM Lee Roy F Gaspard Jr  
wrote:


Lance,

Here is a copy of the notice I sent which contains the mailing list.

 

 

 

 

Lee Roy F. Gaspard, Jr.

WA5QXE

281-558-4932 h & 713-248-8853 cell

 

From: Lance Rumfield 
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2023 5:07 PM
To: Lee Roy F Gaspard Jr ; wa5...@arrl.net; Dave 
Underwood 
Subject: Kent Marshall - W5TXV - SK

 

Lee/Dave,  here is the info that I received today from his wife Linda.  This is 
for info only.  A formal obituary should be available on line by Monday at 
Klein Funeral Home on Champions Forest Drive

 

Kent passed away on January 11.

 

Information that I have is visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. with services to 
follow at 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21 at:

 

Houston Northwest Baptist Church

19911 TX 249

Houston, TX. 77070

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society.

 

Linda said it was ok to list her phone number 713-829-7733.

 

Lance - WD5X 

713-882-9919

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



-- Forwarded message --
From: Lee Roy F Gaspard Jr 
To: "'Marty Blaise, AG5T'" , "'Martin Blaise'" 

Cc: Frank Robichaux , "Michael J. \"Mike\" Nault" 
, Chris Luppens , Dave Underwood 
, , , Lance 
Rumfield 
Bcc: 
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:44:55 -0600
Subject: Kenton Ernest Marshall, W5TXV, Obituary

QST,

 

It is with great sadness that I send you Kent Marshall’s (W5TXV) obituary.  
Kent passed away on January 11, 2023.

 

In 1974, Kent was one of the founding members of the Houston Echo Society.  He 
was a mentor to many and friend to all.

 

There never was a doubt that Kent was an Aggie through and through and lived 
the highest ideals of being an Aggie.

 

Kent lived his Christian faith in all he did and was an example of righteous 
living to many and friend to all.

 

We have collectively missed Kent in recent years as he battled cancer.  We will 
miss his presence and guidance. 

 

Kent is survived by wife Linda Marshall.  Linda may be contacted via phone at 
713-829-7733.

 

Kent is survived by wife Linda Marshall, brother Danny Marshall, and sister 
Sherry Marshall Holcomb, son Michael Cass Marshall, daughter Beth Marshall 
Bridges, grandchildren Gracie Bridges, Burke Bridges, Adelaide Bridges, Cade 
Bridges, Cade Marshall. and Macy Marshall

 

 

SERVICES

Visitation

Saturday, January 21, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Houston Northwest Church
19911 State Highway 249
Houston, TX 77070

Funeral Service

Saturday, January 21, 2023
10:00 AM

Houston Northwest Church
19911 State Highway 249
Houston, TX 77070

Get Directions on Google Maps

 

Funeral Service

Sunday, January 22, 2023
2:00 PM

Cedar Grove Baptist Church
1050 County Road 108
Carthage, TX 75633

Get Directions on Google Maps

 

Burial

Sunday, January 22, 2023
3:00 PM

Six Mile Cemetery
880 County Road 103
Carthage, TX 75633

Get Directions on Google Maps

 

Kenton Ernest Marshall, W5TXV, Obituary

September 8, 1942 - January 11, 2023

 

 

Kenton Ernest Marshall, 80, of Tomball, Texas passed away on January 11, 2023. 
Kent was born on September 8, 1942. in Carthage, Texas to the late Ernest 
Marshall and Mildred Rogers Marshall. His first wife, Warrene Hanks Marshall, 
preceded him in death in 2008. Kent is survived by wife Linda Marshall, brother 
Danny Marshall, and sister Sherry Marshall Holcomb, son Michael Cass Marshall, 
daughter Beth Marshall Bridges, grandchildren Gracie Bridges, Burke Bridges, 
Adelaide Bridges, Cade Bridges, Cade Marshall. and Macy Marshall.

Kent followed in his father's footsteps to pursue an Electrical Engineering 
degree at Texas A&M in 1967. He loved A & M and found Aggies over the world in 
his travels. During his electrical engineering career, he traveled Europe, the 
Middle East and Saudi Arabia, living and working there with his family for two 
years.

He was interested in Ham Radio at a very young age, getting his Ham Radio 
license as an early teen. While at A & M, he was one of the officers of A&M Ham 
Operators Club. In later life, he was a member of the Houston Echo Society & 
Ham Radio Club in the Houston area.

He loved growing plants, especially Blackberries and Plumerias. It gave him joy 
to see them thrive. He also loved animals, especially dogs. He recently fell in 
love with a Golden Doodle by the name of Max. Kent loved that Max would sleep 
on Kent's feet whenever he had a chance.

Kent became a Christian at an early age and his love and heart for

Re: [BVARC] Radio club

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 i think they do that every monthsome good practices!!
Eddie (NU5K)
On Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 03:10:33 PM CST, K5BOU via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
Issue #8 - Kick that Radio Club into Gear! - QRZ.com

  



K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont

Houston|Texas|USA|

https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/



  

  

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[BVARC] Radio club

[K5BOU via BVARC]

  Issue #8 - Kick that Radio
Club into Gear! - QRZ.com

 



K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont

Houston|Texas|USA|

  https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/



 

 


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[BVARC] Last Call for Technical Presentations for the Greater Houston Hamfest

[Rick Hiller via BVARC]

We have had a good response to our initial requests for those wanting to
give a presentation at the March 3rd and 4th Greater Houston Ham Fest --
GHHF.  A great slate of topics is being built.

 Any topic at any ham radio technical level is welcome to present to some
of our 1000+ attendees.

If you did not respond before or want to initially respond because of this
e-mail, *please contact me directly. * Questions, comments or just general
info about giving a presentation can be had thru me.

Looking to finalize the list of topics and times by the end of the month

Thank you and 73...Rick -W5RH   rickhille...@gmail.com
--
Rick Hiller  W5RH
*e-mail: rickhille...@gmail.com *
*Cell:832-474-3713*

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Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

[Mike Hardwick via BVARC]

It is gone. Mike Hardwick.On Jan 17, 2023, at 11:31 AM, Charles Crossno via BVARC  wrote:
  

  
  


On 1/17/2023 10:59 AM, Gayle Dotts via
  BVARC wrote:


  
  What has happened to Saltgrass system?  Is it no
longer there?
  
  
On Tue, Jan 17, 2023, 7:48 AM
  Stephen Flowers via BVARC 
  wrote:


  Hey Jeff,
Yea I monitor channel 16 in the main radio below deck
  and on the portable “HT” topside when in Galveston Bay and
  in the Gulf.  Interestingly, channel 16 is also monitored
  when sailing off the coast of Sicily, Italy. 


Either way, when we make contact in 16, we immediately
  switch or QSY to 69, 70, or one of the other designated
  channels in that neighborhood.


73 & keep sailing!
Stephen (W2WF)



  

  On Jan 16, 2023, at 7:58 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC

wrote:
  
  
16's
for calling the Coast Guard; they apparently
don't like if you even "radio check" there. 
After you call them there, they're likely to
tell you to switch to 22 to keep 16 open.  9 is
the "hailing channel."  69, 72, and a couple of
others allow recreational boaters to talk to one
another...
  

  
Somebody
around here likely knows the fun channels to
monitor around Port of Houston, Galveston Bay,
etc.

  
I
think a lot of kayak fishermen just use
FRS/GMRS, though they may keep a marine VHF
radio in the boat in case they get in trouble on
the water...
  

From: BVARC 
on behalf of Christopher Boone via BVARC 
Sent: Monday, January 16,
2023 7:11 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR
RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Christopher Boone ;
Darren Harrison ;
Tom Watson 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Marine
frequency wanted
   


  Encryption is not used in Part 80
Marin


So lots to listen to 🥲


Chris WB5ITT 
  
  
  
On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:30 PM
  Darren Harrison via BVARC 
  wrote:


  

  

  Yes, you can unless
it’s encrypted, but you probably
wouldn’t hear that anyway. Haha. 
  
  
  I thought the
conversation was about talking to
them, my bad. Exit stage left. 
  
  
  73,

  
  



  Darren 
  W5AKC

  


From: BVARC

on behalf of Tom Watson via BVARC 
Sent: Monday,
January 16, 2023 6:25:58 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY
   

Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

Thanks for getting back to me.  I now have what I was looking for.
Gayle
WB5DOT

On Tue, Jan 17, 2023, 11:31 AM Charles Crossno via BVARC 
wrote:

>
> On 1/17/2023 10:59 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:
>
> What has happened to Saltgrass system?  Is it no longer there?
>
> On Tue, Jan 17, 2023, 7:48 AM Stephen Flowers via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Hey Jeff,
>> Yea I monitor channel 16 in the main radio below deck and on the portable
>> “HT” topside when in Galveston Bay and in the Gulf.  Interestingly, channel
>> 16 is also monitored when sailing off the coast of Sicily, Italy.
>>
>> Either way, when we make contact in 16, we immediately switch or QSY to
>> 69, 70, or one of the other designated channels in that neighborhood.
>>
>> 73 & keep sailing!
>> Stephen (W2WF)
>>
>>
>> On Jan 16, 2023, at 7:58 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> 16's for calling the Coast Guard; they apparently don't like if you even
>> "radio check" there.  After you call them there, they're likely to tell you
>> to switch to 22 to keep 16 open.  9 is the "hailing channel."  69, 72, and
>> a couple of others allow recreational boaters to talk to one another...
>>
>> Somebody around here likely knows the fun channels to monitor around Port
>> of Houston, Galveston Bay, etc.
>>
>> I think a lot of kayak fishermen just use FRS/GMRS, though they may keep
>> a marine VHF radio in the boat in case they get in trouble on the water...
>> --
>> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher Boone
>> via BVARC 
>> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 7:11 PM
>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> *Cc:* Christopher Boone ; Darren Harrison <
>> w5...@outlook.com>; Tom Watson 
>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>>
>> Encryption is not used in Part 80 Marin
>>
>> So lots to listen to 🥲
>>
>> Chris WB5ITT
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:30 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Yes, you can unless it’s encrypted, but you probably wouldn’t hear that
>> anyway. Haha.
>>
>> I thought the conversation was about talking to them, my bad. Exit stage
>> left.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Darren
>> W5AKC
>> --
>> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Tom Watson via
>> BVARC 
>> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:25:58 PM
>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> *Cc:* Tom Watson 
>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>>
>> I think you can listen to anything.
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:19 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Are those frequencies not outside VHF privileges for ham radio? Am I
>> missing something??
>>
>> 73,
>> W5AKC
>>
>> Darren
>> W5AKC
>> --
>> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher Boone
>> via BVARC 
>> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:02:37 PM
>> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> *Cc:* Christopher Boone 
>> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>>
>> Calling freq Ch16 is 156.8
>>
>>
>> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_VHF_radio#:~:text=It%20uses%20FM%20channels%20in,the%20VHF%20maritime%20mobile%20band
>> 
>> .
>>
>> The most important channels on your VHF radio are 13, 16, 19, 22, and 70.
>>
>> Channels 24-28 used to be interesting with phone calls but they are
>> usually quiet now as cell phones came along...
>>
>> Chris WB5ITT
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 5:52 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hello BVARC,
>> Spending a lot of time at the beach.  Wanting to possibly tap into some
>> marine frequencies with corresponding tones. Have several HT's 878UVII
>> plus, ID-51
>> thanks.
>> 
>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
>>
>> BVARC mailing list
>> BVARC@bvarc.org
>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>> 
>> Publicly available archives are available here:
>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
>> 

[BVARC] Saltgrass?

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

What has happened to Saltgrass system?  Is it no longer there?

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Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

[Charles Crossno via BVARC]

On 1/17/2023 10:59 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:

What has happened to Saltgrass system?  Is it no longer there?

On Tue, Jan 17, 2023, 7:48 AM Stephen Flowers via BVARC 
 wrote:


Hey Jeff,
Yea I monitor channel 16 in the main radio below deck and on the
portable “HT” topside when in Galveston Bay and in the Gulf. 
Interestingly, channel 16 is also monitored when sailing off the
coast of Sicily, Italy.

Either way, when we make contact in 16, we immediately switch or
QSY to 69, 70, or one of the other designated channels in that
neighborhood.

73 & keep sailing!
Stephen (W2WF)



On Jan 16, 2023, at 7:58 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC
 wrote:

16's for calling the Coast Guard; they apparently don't like if
you even "radio check" there. After you call them there, they're
likely to tell you to switch to 22 to keep 16 open.  9 is the
"hailing channel."  69, 72, and a couple of others allow
recreational boaters to talk to one another...

Somebody around here likely knows the fun channels to monitor
around Port of Houston, Galveston Bay, etc.

I think a lot of kayak fishermen just use FRS/GMRS, though they
may keep a marine VHF radio in the boat in case they get in
trouble on the water...

*From:*BVARC  on behalf of Christopher
Boone via BVARC 
*Sent:*Monday, January 16, 2023 7:11 PM
*To:*BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
*Cc:*Christopher Boone ; Darren Harrison
; Tom Watson 
*Subject:*Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
Encryption is not used in Part 80 Marin

So lots to listen to 🥲

Chris WB5ITT

On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:30 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC
 wrote:

Yes, you can unless it’s encrypted, but you probably wouldn’t
hear that anyway. Haha.

I thought the conversation was about talking to them, my bad.
Exit stage left.

73,

Darren
W5AKC

*From:*BVARC  on behalf of Tom
Watson via BVARC 
*Sent:*Monday, January 16, 2023 6:25:58 PM
*To:*BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
*Cc:*Tom Watson 
*Subject:*Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
I think you can listen to anything.

On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:19 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC
 wrote:

Are those frequencies not outside VHF privileges for ham
radio? Am I missing something??

73,
W5AKC

Darren
W5AKC


*From:*BVARC  on behalf of
Christopher Boone via BVARC 
*Sent:*Monday, January 16, 2023 6:02:37 PM
*To:*BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
*Cc:*Christopher Boone 
*Subject:*Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
Calling freq Ch16 is 156.8


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_VHF_radio#:~:text=It%20uses%20FM%20channels%20in,the%20VHF%20maritime%20mobile%20band

.

The most important channels on your VHF radio are 13, 16,
19, 22, and 70.

Channels 24-28 used to be interesting with phone calls
but they are usually quiet now as cell phones came along...

Chris WB5ITT

On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 5:52 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC
 wrote:

Hello BVARC,
Spending a lot of time at the beach.  Wanting to
possibly tap into some marine frequencies with
corresponding tones. Have several HT's 878UVII plus,
ID-51
thanks.

Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club

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Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

[Gayle Dotts via BVARC]

What has happened to Saltgrass system?  Is it no longer there?

On Tue, Jan 17, 2023, 7:48 AM Stephen Flowers via BVARC 
wrote:

> Hey Jeff,
> Yea I monitor channel 16 in the main radio below deck and on the portable
> “HT” topside when in Galveston Bay and in the Gulf.  Interestingly, channel
> 16 is also monitored when sailing off the coast of Sicily, Italy.
>
> Either way, when we make contact in 16, we immediately switch or QSY to
> 69, 70, or one of the other designated channels in that neighborhood.
>
> 73 & keep sailing!
> Stephen (W2WF)
>
>
> On Jan 16, 2023, at 7:58 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC  wrote:
>
> 16's for calling the Coast Guard; they apparently don't like if you even
> "radio check" there.  After you call them there, they're likely to tell you
> to switch to 22 to keep 16 open.  9 is the "hailing channel."  69, 72, and
> a couple of others allow recreational boaters to talk to one another...
>
> Somebody around here likely knows the fun channels to monitor around Port
> of Houston, Galveston Bay, etc.
>
> I think a lot of kayak fishermen just use FRS/GMRS, though they may keep a
> marine VHF radio in the boat in case they get in trouble on the water...
> --
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher Boone
> via BVARC 
> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 7:11 PM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* Christopher Boone ; Darren Harrison <
> w5...@outlook.com>; Tom Watson 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>
> Encryption is not used in Part 80 Marin
>
> So lots to listen to 🥲
>
> Chris WB5ITT
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:30 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Yes, you can unless it’s encrypted, but you probably wouldn’t hear that
> anyway. Haha.
>
> I thought the conversation was about talking to them, my bad. Exit stage
> left.
>
> 73,
>
> Darren
> W5AKC
> --
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Tom Watson via BVARC
> 
> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:25:58 PM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* Tom Watson 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>
> I think you can listen to anything.
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:19 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Are those frequencies not outside VHF privileges for ham radio? Am I
> missing something??
>
> 73,
> W5AKC
>
> Darren
> W5AKC
> --
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher Boone
> via BVARC 
> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:02:37 PM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* Christopher Boone 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>
> Calling freq Ch16 is 156.8
>
>
> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_VHF_radio#:~:text=It%20uses%20FM%20channels%20in,the%20VHF%20maritime%20mobile%20band
> 
> .
>
> The most important channels on your VHF radio are 13, 16, 19, 22, and 70.
>
> Channels 24-28 used to be interesting with phone calls but they are
> usually quiet now as cell phones came along...
>
> Chris WB5ITT
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 5:52 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Hello BVARC,
> Spending a lot of time at the beach.  Wanting to possibly tap into some
> marine frequencies with corresponding tones. Have several HT's 878UVII
> plus, ID-51
> thanks.
> 
> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
>
> BVARC mailing list
> BVARC@bvarc.org
> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
> 
> Publicly available archives are available here:
> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
> 
>
>
> 
> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
>
> BVARC mailing list
> BVARC@bvarc.org
> http://mail.bvarc.org/mail

Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Hey Jeff,
Yea I monitor channel 16 in the main radio below deck and on the portable “HT” 
topside when in Galveston Bay and in the Gulf.  Interestingly, channel 16 is 
also monitored when sailing off the coast of Sicily, Italy. 

Either way, when we make contact in 16, we immediately switch or QSY to 69, 70, 
or one of the other designated channels in that neighborhood.

73 & keep sailing!
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Jan 16, 2023, at 7:58 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 16's for calling the Coast Guard; they apparently don't like if you even 
> "radio check" there.  After you call them there, they're likely to tell you 
> to switch to 22 to keep 16 open.  9 is the "hailing channel."  69, 72, and a 
> couple of others allow recreational boaters to talk to one another...
> 
> Somebody around here likely knows the fun channels to monitor around Port of 
> Houston, Galveston Bay, etc.
> 
> I think a lot of kayak fishermen just use FRS/GMRS, though they may keep a 
> marine VHF radio in the boat in case they get in trouble on the water...
> From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> on 
> behalf of Christopher Boone via BVARC  >
> Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 7:11 PM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  >
> Cc: Christopher Boone mailto:setxtele...@gmail.com>>; 
> Darren Harrison mailto:w5...@outlook.com>>; Tom Watson 
> mailto:k5qb@gmail.com>>
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>  
> Encryption is not used in Part 80 Marin
> 
> So lots to listen to 🥲
> 
> Chris WB5ITT 
> 
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:30 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC  > wrote:
> Yes, you can unless it’s encrypted, but you probably wouldn’t hear that 
> anyway. Haha. 
> 
> I thought the conversation was about talking to them, my bad. Exit stage 
> left. 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Darren 
> W5AKC
> From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> on 
> behalf of Tom Watson via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
> Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 6:25:58 PM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  >
> Cc: Tom Watson mailto:k5qb@gmail.com>>
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>  
> I think you can listen to anything.
> 
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:19 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC  > wrote:
> Are those frequencies not outside VHF privileges for ham radio? Am I missing 
> something??
> 
> 73,
> W5AKC
> 
> Darren 
> W5AKC
> From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> on 
> behalf of Christopher Boone via BVARC  >
> Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 6:02:37 PM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  >
> Cc: Christopher Boone mailto:setxtele...@gmail.com>>
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>  
> Calling freq Ch16 is 156.8
> 
> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_VHF_radio#:~:text=It%20uses%20FM%20channels%20in,the%20VHF%20maritime%20mobile%20band
>  
> .
> 
> The most important channels on your VHF radio are 13, 16, 19, 22, and 70.
> 
> Channels 24-28 used to be interesting with phone calls but they are usually 
> quiet now as cell phones came along...
> 
> Chris WB5ITT 
> 
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 5:52 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC  > wrote:
> Hello BVARC,
> Spending a lot of time at the beach.  Wanting to possibly tap into some 
> marine frequencies with corresponding tones. Have several HT's 878UVII plus, 
> ID-51
> thanks.
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

[M Reiter via BVARC]

Everyone is allowed to listen of course, however I looked it up yesterday
and Marine radio is exclusively for boats, it is illegal for land based
operators to use them.
My first experience with an SDR was to listen to the barge director on
144.??? in the ship channel, I am at 290 and 610 so they have a good
antenna.
73 KI5ZHO

On Mon, Jan 16, 2023 at 8:57 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
wrote:

> Thanks gentlemen!
> WB5DOT
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 8:51 PM John Pate  wrote:
>
>> I create my own traffic bu activating a beach for the BOTA program or a
>> lighthouse!
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jan 16, 2023, at 8:18 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> By the way my beach house is 2 miles from Ft. Morgan a full blown
>> confederate fort 30 union ships sunk thousands of union and confederate
>> dead..a show did a ghost program in and around the fort.  You can still see
>> 3 union ships in the water close to shore.
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 8:09 PM Gayle Dotts  wrote:
>>
>>> Galveston problemmy beach house is in Gulf Shores Alabama. Just need
>>> a basic listen..no TX frequencies or two But is there a tone involved??
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 8:04 PM Christopher Boone via BVARC <
>>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>>>
 USCG marine freq info

 https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/United_States_Coast_Guard

 On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 7:59 PM Jeff Greer via BVARC 
 wrote:

> 16's for calling the Coast Guard; they apparently don't like if you
> even "radio check" there.  After you call them there, they're likely to
> tell you to switch to 22 to keep 16 open.  9 is the "hailing channel."  
> 69,
> 72, and a couple of others allow recreational boaters to talk to one
> another...
>
> Somebody around here likely knows the fun channels to monitor around
> Port of Houston, Galveston Bay, etc.
>
> I think a lot of kayak fishermen just use FRS/GMRS, though they may
> keep a marine VHF radio in the boat in case they get in trouble on the
> water...
> --
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher
> Boone via BVARC 
> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 7:11 PM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* Christopher Boone ; Darren Harrison <
> w5...@outlook.com>; Tom Watson 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>
> Encryption is not used in Part 80 Marin
>
> So lots to listen to 🥲
>
> Chris WB5ITT
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:30 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
> Yes, you can unless it’s encrypted, but you probably wouldn’t hear
> that anyway. Haha.
>
> I thought the conversation was about talking to them, my bad. Exit
> stage left.
>
> 73,
>
> Darren
> W5AKC
> --
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Tom Watson via
> BVARC 
> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:25:58 PM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* Tom Watson 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>
> I think you can listen to anything.
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:19 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
> Are those frequencies not outside VHF privileges for ham radio? Am I
> missing something??
>
> 73,
> W5AKC
>
> Darren
> W5AKC
> --
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Christopher
> Boone via BVARC 
> *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2023 6:02:37 PM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* Christopher Boone 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>
> Calling freq Ch16 is 156.8
>
>
> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_VHF_radio#:~:text=It%20uses%20FM%20channels%20in,the%20VHF%20maritime%20mobile%20band
> 
> .
>
> The most important channels on your VHF radio are 13, 16, 19, 22, and
> 70.
>
> Channels 24-28 used to be interesting with phone calls but they are
> usually quiet now as cell phones came along...
>
> Chris WB5ITT
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 5:52 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Hello BVARC,
> Spending a lot of time at the beach.  Wanting to possibly tap into
> some marine frequencies with corresponding tones. Have several HT's 
> 878UVII
> plus, ID-51
> thanks.
> _