Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!

[anthony moro via BVARC]

I have been thinking all day about this. I think this is a way of throwing
mud during the elections. This is not fair to either side. So everyone
knows I have left the board for this very sort of stuff. I think this club
needs to stop being divided and think about what's best for the club.
Acting like this about an event the club president allowed to happen is not
what's best for the club. I think that we need to leave the name of the
event alone and stop acting like everybody in the club doesn't drink at
all. I say this and also tell y'all about my past. I was given probation
for my third DWI. While on probation I found a great hobby, and all of yall
have been great friends to me. I know that at least one person in the club
has a few beers after work. There is nothing wrong with that. So saying
that, we should leave this topic alone and think and look to the future of
this club. If you feel the same way I feel then think real hard about what
is really going on in the club and see how we as a club can pull together
and put an end to this click kind of behavior. We should work together, not
against each other. Just like some of yall dont get up for the 6:30am
breakfast or leave work to go to the Lunch Bunch do the same with this
event. If you don't have the time and would like to be with the family
instead then don't go and keep your comments about an event the club
president allowed to yourself. I am appalled with the behavior of some
people that chose to act this way. I know yall are better than this. Now
let's get back to having fun in this hobby as one of the largest clubs in
texas, and show people what being a great HAM is about. If you have any
questions or comments about what I said in this email, please email me
directly. I am willing to talk to yall about how I feel about how the club
members are acting about an event that has been going on for almost a year
now. Also remember the club president allowed this event after talking to
Kori the vice president before he became vice president.

I am sorry if this sounded like I am venting. But I am just tired of all
the mud slinging in the club.

On Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 1:22 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC 
wrote:

> You guys are finally paying attention!!
> I enjoyed  the BwBvarc the couple of times I went (fellowship), even
> though
> I am not a drinker...
>
>
> I complained when we started advertising it on the website as a BVARC
> sanctioned event...
>
> Being that we have always tried to put forward a welcoming face and tried
> to attract young
> folks and even children and parents to our club...
>
> No one paid any attention to me back then.
>
> PLUS, I am sure some of our members have or have had problems with
> booze
> Some have had DUIs, some are recovering...!
>
> Some of you know my son,
> he has been a ham (since 10 years old) and is now 43yrs.. He has been an
> addict
> for many years..  Although I like to share with him ham radio things, like
> the hamfest  and so on.
> I would be afraid to even mention BwBVARC to him.
>
> I didn't go, but someone mentioned to me that the LAST BwBVARC had CBD
> beers
> which were noted with warnings that they could affect the outcome of a
> drug test.
>
> Glad you guys are finally paying attention!!
>
> Eddie Runner (NU5K)
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, October 9, 2023 at 01:06:47 PM CDT, JP Pritchard via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Even if the club turns out to be protected from legal liability, I'm not
> sure we want our club name to be associated with a possible DUI traffic
> tragedy. Just a thought.
>
> JP, K5JPP
>
> On 10/09/2023 12:48 PM CDT Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
>
>
> The promoted title “Brews with BVARC” leans toward making it a de facto,
> sanctioned event, and this doesn't sit well with some folks.
> By W5RH.
>
> Sent from my i-Thingamajig
>
> On Oct 9, 2023, at 11:48 AM, N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
> Philippe,
>
> Thank you I had no idea this was a concern for some. A few years back I
> was required to be certified with TABC for the The Katy Rice Harvest
> Festival. I am a Past Grand Knight and former District Deputy of the
> Knights of Columbus and our council 6950 served beer for the Rice Harvest
> Festival. Because our council was engaged in serving alcohol we had the
> responsibility to not serve patrons past the legal limit and were trained
> how to spot when someone was intoxicated. That being said, the Brews with
> BVARC event, although a gathering of members at an establishment that
> serves alcohol, is in no way the same as our club serving alcohol
> to members or the general public. I believe the club having a Brews with
> BVARC event in many ways is no different than any of the other membership
> gatherings; afterall it is about comradery. I have not read the clubs
> bylaws but if there was something governing this sort of gathering it would
> be found in the bylaws.
>
> 73 de
> N5LNK - Sean
>
> On Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 11:10 AM K5BOU via 

Re: [BVARC] Rohde & Schwarz webinar tomorrow on RIS

[D C via BVARC]

Thanks

On Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 13:40 Stephen Flowers via BVARC 
wrote:

> Colleagues,
> Good afternoon.  Thought I’d pass along a Rohde & Schwarz webinar
> happening tomorrow at 10am and dealing with new antenna technology
> w/possible applications to 6G. The topic is “Reconfigurable intelligent
> surface (RIS) technology”.
>
> [image: 6G-Logo-Round-2-298x300-1.png]
>
> RIS – Shaping the Radio Channel For Best Connectivity
> 
> 6gworld.com
> 
>
> 
>
>  In this webinar, you will learn about:
>
>- Fundamentals of RIS technology
>- RIS use cases, applications and deployments
>- RIS measurement needs
>
> 73,
> Stephen (W2WF)
>
> 
> 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/
>

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Re: [BVARC] Rohde & Schwarz webinar tomorrow on RIS

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Colleagues,
Good afternoon.  Thought I’d pass along a Rohde & Schwarz webinar happening 
tomorrow at 10am and dealing with new antenna technology w/possible 
applications to 6G. The topic is “Reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) 
technology”.

https://www.6gworld.com/ris-shaping-the-radio-channel-for-best-connectivity/?mid=19300=wic-6gwrld-wbnr_ris_
RIS – Shaping the Radio Channel For Best Connectivity
6gworld.com
 In this webinar, you will learn about:

Fundamentals of RIS technology
RIS use cases, applications and deployments
RIS measurement needs
73,
Stephen (W2WF)


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Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!

[Eddie Runner via BVARC]

 You guys are finally paying attention!!  I enjoyed  the BwBvarc the couple of 
times I went (fellowship), even though I am not a drinker...

I complained when we started advertising it on the website as a BVARC 
sanctioned event...
Being that we have always tried to put forward a welcoming face and tried to 
attract youngfolks and even children and parents to our club...  
No one paid any attention to me back then.
PLUS, I am sure some of our members have or have had problems with 
boozeSome have had DUIs, some are recovering...!  
Some of you know my son,he has been a ham (since 10 years old) and is now 
43yrs.. He has been an addictfor many years..  Although I like to share with 
him ham radio things, like the hamfest  and so on.I would be afraid to even 
mention BwBVARC to him.  
I didn't go, but someone mentioned to me that the LAST BwBVARC had CBD 
beerswhich were noted with warnings that they could affect the outcome of a 
drug test.   
Glad you guys are finally paying attention!!
Eddie Runner (NU5K)



On Monday, October 9, 2023 at 01:06:47 PM CDT, JP Pritchard via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
   Even if the club turns out to be protected from legal liability, I'm not 
sure we want our club name to be associated with a possible DUI traffic 
tragedy. Just a thought.        JP, K5JPP  
  On 10/09/2023 12:48 PM CDT Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:     
     The promoted title “Brews with BVARC” leans toward making it a de facto, 
sanctioned event, and this doesn't sit well with some folks.  By W5RH.  
  Sent from my i-Thingamajig   
 
 On Oct 9, 2023, at 11:48 AM, N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer via BVARC 
 wrote: 
 
 
  
   Philippe,  
  Thank you I had no idea this was a concern for some. A few years back I was 
required to be certified with TABC for the The Katy Rice Harvest Festival. I am 
a Past Grand Knight and former District Deputy of the Knights of Columbus and 
our council 6950 served beer for the Rice Harvest Festival. Because our council 
was engaged in serving alcohol we had the responsibility to not serve patrons 
past the legal limit and were trained how to spot when someone was intoxicated. 
That being said, the Brews with BVARC event, although a gathering of members at 
an establishment that serves alcohol, is in no way the same as our club serving 
alcohol to members or the general public. I believe the club having a Brews 
with BVARC event in many ways is no different than any of the other membership 
gatherings; afterall it is about comradery. I have not read the clubs bylaws 
but if there was something governing this sort of gathering it would be found 
in the bylaws.   
73 de  N5LNK - Sean
   On Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 11:10 AM K5BOU via BVARC  wrote:  

In the past few weeks, I heard some members talk about the legal aspect of 
having events at the bar/brewery serving alcohol under the BVARC umbrella. 
Because of the nature of my job, working in the restaurant/Hotel industry, I 
have some contacts at TABC and ask who will be responsible if some members get 
intoxicated during a club event at the restaurant or bar. TABC clarifies that 
The restaurant/bar with TABC licenses that sells and serves alcohol to an 
intoxicated patron is responsible. 
 
I hope this helps.
 
I hope you have a great week.
 
 
 
 
 

 
K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont
 
Houston|Texas|USA|
 
https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/
 

 
  #77940
 
 
  
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Kori Rahman via BVARC
Sent: Monday, October 9, 2023 12:58 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Kori Rahman 
Subject: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!
  
 
  
Hello everyone!
  
 
   
This is another reminder of our Brews with BVARC event coming up this Tuesday 
October 10th at 6:30pm. We will be at Holler Brewing Company in Houston. Please 
come out if you can. There's always great conversation and camaraderie out at 
these events, and we hope you can join us this time around. Give us a call on 
146.520 MHz FM Simplex if you need directions when nearby or if you have 
trouble finding our table.
   
 
   
Please check out their website (Hollerbeer.com) to see their selection of beers 
and for information about their brewery. They promise to have "pop-up chefs" 
on-site every day so there should be an opportunity to grab some delicious food 
as well. As always, arrive when you can, be safe, be responsible, and let's 
have fun!
   
 
   
October Brews with BVARC:
When:
Tuesday October 10th at 6:30pm
Where:
Holler Brewing Co.
2206 Edwards St. Suite A
Houston, TX 77007
  
 
   

   
 
   
Hope to see you there! 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] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!

[JP Pritchard via BVARC]

Even if the club turns out to be protected from legal liability, I'm not sure 
we want our club name to be associated with a possible DUI traffic tragedy. 
Just a thought. 
 
JP, K5JPP

> On 10/09/2023 12:48 PM CDT Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
>  
>  
> The promoted title “Brews with BVARC” leans toward making it a de facto, 
> sanctioned event, and this doesn't sit well with some folks.
> By W5RH.
> 
> Sent from my i-Thingamajig
> 
> 
> > On Oct 9, 2023, at 11:48 AM, N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer via BVARC 
> >  wrote:
> > 
> > 
> 
> > Philippe,
> > 
> > Thank you I had no idea this was a concern for some. A few years back I was 
> > required to be certified with TABC for the The Katy Rice Harvest Festival. 
> > I am a Past Grand Knight and former District Deputy of the Knights of 
> > Columbus and our council 6950 served beer for the Rice Harvest Festival. 
> > Because our council was engaged in serving alcohol we had the 
> > responsibility to not serve patrons past the legal limit and were trained 
> > how to spot when someone was intoxicated. That being said, the Brews with 
> > BVARC event, although a gathering of members at an establishment that 
> > serves alcohol, is in no way the same as our club serving alcohol to 
> > members or the general public. I believe the club having a Brews with BVARC 
> > event in many ways is no different than any of the other membership 
> > gatherings; afterall it is about comradery. I have not read the clubs 
> > bylaws but if there was something governing this sort of gathering it would 
> > be found in the bylaws.
> > 
> > 73 de
> > N5LNK - Sean
> > 
> > On Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 11:10 AM K5BOU via BVARC  > mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
> > 
> > > 
> > > In the past few weeks, I heard some members talk about the legal aspect 
> > > of having events at the bar/brewery serving alcohol under the BVARC 
> > > umbrella. Because of the nature of my job, working in the 
> > > restaurant/Hotel industry, I have some contacts at TABC and ask who will 
> > > be responsible if some members get intoxicated during a club event at the 
> > > restaurant or bar. TABC clarifies that The restaurant/bar with TABC 
> > > licenses that sells and serves alcohol to an intoxicated patron is 
> > > responsible.
> > > 
> > > I hope this helps.
> > > 
> > > I hope you have a great week.
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> > > K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont
> > > 
> > > Houston|Texas|USA|
> > > 
> > > https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/
> > > 
> > > [A logo of a radio companyDescription automatically generated][A 
> > > yellow and black logoDescription automatically generated][A logo of a 
> > > networkDescription automatically generated]
> > > 
> > >   #77940
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> > > From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> On 
> > > Behalf Of Kori Rahman via BVARC
> > > Sent: Monday, October 9, 2023 12:58 AM
> > > To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  > > mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>
> > > Cc: Kori Rahman mailto:kori...@gmail.com>
> > > Subject: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> > > Hello everyone!
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> > > This is another reminder of our Brews with BVARC event coming up this 
> > > Tuesday October 10th at 6:30pm. We will be at Holler Brewing Company in 
> > > Houston. Please come out if you can. There's always great conversation 
> > > and camaraderie out at these events, and we hope you can join us this 
> > > time around. Give us a call on 146.520 MHz FM Simplex if you need 
> > > directions when nearby or if you have trouble finding our table.
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> > > Please check out their website (Hollerbeer.com https://hollerbeer.com/) 
> > > to see their selection of beers and for information about their brewery. 
> > > They promise to have "pop-up chefs" on-site every day so there should be 
> > > an opportunity to grab some delicious food as well. As always, arrive 
> > > when you can, be safe, be responsible, and let's have fun!
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> > > October Brews with BVARC:
> > > When:
> > > Tuesday October 10th at 6:30pm
> > > Where:
> > > Holler Brewing Co.
> > > 2206 Edwards St. Suite A
> > > Houston, TX 77007
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> > > Hope to see you there! 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 mailto:kori...@gmail.com
> > >  
> > > 
> > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
> > > 
> > > BVARC mailing list
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> > > https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
> > > 
> > 
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Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

[Fred Blackmon via BVARC]

 Good afternoon,
I actually painted my DX Comm with camo paint . I wasn't sure at first if it 
would cause any problems but after researching I found that as long as the 
paint doesn't contain metallic flakes or whatever it should be ok. It is 
located near the back corner of my yard and since there is a street that runs 
behind my house I had concerns that it would be seen being the DX Comm has the 
shiny black finish on it. It is nestled in between several trees which helps 
hiding it.  It blends in so well that kids and grandkids have been over 
swimming in the pool and no one has even seen it or mentioned it.  I really 
like how it performs and use it daily. The only issue I have is that it doesn't 
work well like for local contacts such as the Houston shot 10 meter net on 
Tuesdays nights. When using it I could barely hear anyone so I bought the MFJ 
Cobweb that I have mounted on a 24ft pushup pole mounted behind my garage. For 
the local net I extend it up as high as possible and it works well. It is a 
whole lot nosier than the DX Comm so I only use for that and do try it out from 
time to time in the daytime. I also camo sprayed it and it actually blend in 
quite well and is hard to see from the street. I just don't want to leave it up 
and have the HOA see it and then I get put on the radar and have them looking 
for any other antennas.  Fred (KI5WOC )On Monday, October 9, 2023 at 
11:20:05 AM CDT, Stephen Flowers via BVARC  wrote:  
 
 Jeff,Good morning.  A couple of years ago, I wrapped my DXCC with "cammo tape 
wrap" I bought at Academy.  When I was done it looked like a crepe myrtle in 
the back yard.  Never got questions before or after, I just put the tape wrap 
to avoid folks asking.
73,Stephen (W2WF)


On Oct 8, 2023, at 12:02 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC  wrote:

I, too, am in an "absolutely no antennas" HOA. I built a DX Commander clone, 
and they haven't said a word. I don't think anybody recognizes it as an 
antenna. It just looks like a big fiberglass kite pole sticking up in the 
backyard...  it's been great so far. 89 DXCC entities confirmed on SSB so far.  
Almost there!
W5JEF


Sent from my mobile phone


 Original message From: Waldemar Kielkowski via BVARC 
 Date: 10/7/23 8:51 PM (GMT-06:00) To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR 
RADIO CLUB  Cc: Waldemar Kielkowski  
Subject: Re: [BVARC] EFHW? 
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On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:38 PM, Venkata Appala via BVARC  wrote:



Hello Amal,  I recently got my licence and going through this process with hoa 
restrictions.  While ARRL efhw is great, I would recommend chameleon’s version. 
If you have tall trees, you can use their longer version that’s resonant from 
80 meters. Id you prefer vertical, mfj is awesome but I would definitely go 
with dxcommander. I currently have a mfj1979 whip which is only 17ft. Check out 
the dxcommander rapid or classic. For antenna analyzer, go for rigexpert 230 
which is more than enough for many of us. 
Venkata Appala

On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:20 PM, Amal Phadke KT5AC via BVARC  wrote:





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Hi everyone,
 

    Like many hams, I live in a HOA restricted subdivision, so a 
permanent HF antenna is not practical. I have been thinking for a while about 
EFHW as a temporary antenna which I can set up and take down quickly. My 
question has probably been asked many times so please forgive this relatively 
new member for asking again. The question is do you use an EFHW antenna and is 
it a good solution for HOA limited subdivisions?
 

ARRL sells EFHW antenna kit for $80. It is cheap and certainly seems like it 
will be fun to build. It works up to 40m, but I suppose it will be possible to 
extend it to 80m with a loading coil. I am considering MFJ-1910 33-ft 
telescoping fiberglass mast with the antenna. As I like more choices, can 
anyone suggest other options/alternatives for the mast?
    

Also, any suggestions for a good and reasonably priced (< $400) antenna 
analyzer?
 

Thanks,
 

Amal – KT5AC

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Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!

[Rick Hiller via BVARC]

The promoted title “Brews with BVARC” leans toward making it a de facto, sanctioned event, and this doesn't sit well with some folks.By W5RH.Sent from my i-ThingamajigOn Oct 9, 2023, at 11:48 AM, N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer via BVARC  wrote:Philippe,Thank you I had no idea this was a concern for some. A few years back I was required to be certified with TABC for the The Katy Rice Harvest Festival. I am a Past Grand Knight and former District Deputy of the Knights of Columbus and our council 6950 served beer for the Rice Harvest Festival. Because our council was engaged in serving alcohol we had the responsibility to not serve patrons past the legal limit and were trained how to spot when someone was intoxicated. That being said, the Brews with BVARC event, although a gathering of members at an establishment that serves alcohol, is in no way the same as our club serving alcohol to members or the general public. I believe the club having a Brews with BVARC event in many ways is no different than any of the other membership gatherings; afterall it is about comradery. I have not read the clubs bylaws but if there was something governing this sort of gathering it would be found in the bylaws.73 deN5LNK - SeanOn Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 11:10 AM K5BOU via BVARC  wrote:In the past few weeks, I heard some members talk about the legal aspect of having events at the bar/brewery serving alcohol under the BVARC umbrella. Because of the nature of my job, working in the restaurant/Hotel industry, I have some contacts at TABC and ask who will be responsible if some members get intoxicated during a club event at the restaurant or bar. TABC clarifies that The restaurant/bar with TABC licenses that sells and serves alcohol to an intoxicated patron is responsible. I hope this helps.I hope you have a great week.  K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumontHouston|Texas|USA|https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/  #77940 From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Kori Rahman via BVARCSent: Monday, October 9, 2023 12:58 AMTo: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Kori Rahman Subject: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday! Hello everyone! This is another reminder of our Brews with BVARC event coming up this Tuesday October 10th at 6:30pm. We will be at Holler Brewing Company in Houston. Please come out if you can. There's always great conversation and camaraderie out at these events, and we hope you can join us this time around. Give us a call on 146.520 MHz FM Simplex if you need directions when nearby or if you have trouble finding our table. Please check out their website (Hollerbeer.com) to see their selection of beers and for information about their brewery. They promise to have "pop-up chefs" on-site every day so there should be an opportunity to grab some delicious food as well. As always, arrive when you can, be safe, be responsible, and let's have fun! October Brews with BVARC:When:Tuesday October 10th at 6:30pmWhere:Holler Brewing Co.2206 Edwards St. Suite AHouston, TX 77007  Hope to see you there! 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] EFHW?

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Jeff,
Good morning.  A couple of years ago, I wrapped my DXCC with "cammo tape wrap" 
I bought at Academy.  When I was done it looked like a crepe myrtle in the back 
yard.  Never got questions before or after, I just put the tape wrap to avoid 
folks asking.

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Oct 8, 2023, at 12:02 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I, too, am in an "absolutely no antennas" HOA. I built a DX Commander clone, 
> and they haven't said a word. I don't think anybody recognizes it as an 
> antenna. It just looks like a big fiberglass kite pole sticking up in the 
> backyard...  it's been great so far. 89 DXCC entities confirmed on SSB so 
> far.  Almost there!
> 
> W5JEF
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my mobile phone
> 
> 
> 
>  Original message 
> From: Waldemar Kielkowski via BVARC 
> Date: 10/7/23 8:51 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: Waldemar Kielkowski 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] EFHW?
> 
> 41
> 
>> On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:38 PM, Venkata Appala via BVARC  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello Amal, 
>>  I recently got my licence and going through this process with hoa 
>> restrictions.  While ARRL efhw is great, I would recommend chameleon’s 
>> version. If you have tall trees, you can use their longer version that’s 
>> resonant from 80 meters. Id you prefer vertical, mfj is awesome but I would 
>> definitely go with dxcommander. I currently have a mfj1979 whip which is 
>> only 17ft. Check out the dxcommander rapid or classic. For antenna analyzer, 
>> go for rigexpert 230 which is more than enough for many of us. 
>> 
>> Venkata Appala
>> 
>>> On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:20 PM, Amal Phadke KT5AC via BVARC  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hi everyone,
>>>  
>>> Like many hams, I live in a HOA restricted subdivision, so 
>>> a permanent HF antenna is not practical. I have been thinking for a while 
>>> about EFHW as a temporary antenna which I can set up and take down quickly. 
>>> My question has probably been asked many times so please forgive this 
>>> relatively new member for asking again. The question is do you use an EFHW 
>>> antenna and is it a good solution for HOA limited subdivisions?
>>>  
>>> ARRL sells EFHW antenna kit for $80. It is cheap and certainly seems like 
>>> it will be fun to build. It works up to 40m, but I suppose it will be 
>>> possible to extend it to 80m with a loading coil. I am considering MFJ-1910 
>>> 33-ft telescoping fiberglass mast with the antenna. As I like more choices, 
>>> can anyone suggest other options/alternatives for the mast?
>>> 
>>> Also, any suggestions for a good and reasonably priced (< $400) antenna 
>>> analyzer?
>>>  
>>> Thanks,
>>>  
>>> Amal – KT5AC
>>> 
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