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.
>
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> 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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>>
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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

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

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

On Wed, Feb 14, 2024 at 2:18 PM AOL/ CompuServe Mail via BVARC <
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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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