[BVARC] BLT-65 - In Europe!

[Andy via BVARC]

Super cool to watch BLT-65 get to Spain!

 

https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap
 =11=a%2FAB5SS-13=345600=345600

 

BLT-64 does not seem to doing so well.

We will launch more this winter.

 

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Re: [BVARC] Sky View Tonight

[Andy via BVARC]

Heather WB5RMA and I were delighted by the view, even with simple binoculars. 
Superb!

Andy W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Ravi Ratnala via BVARC
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2020 8:31 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Ravi Ratnala ; r...@wannall.net
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Sky View Tonight

 

I dragged out my big Meade too, last night (weather forecast was for clouds 
tonight, so I didn’t want to risk it).

 

Truly was awesome seeing two old friends, along with the Galilean moons and 
Titan, all in the same field of view, even at higher powers.  And the waxing 
crescent moon had lots of great detail along the terminator.

 

We had a few noobs I our back yard as well.  I know that seeing Saturn’s rings 
for the first time is a memory I’ll never forget, and is always a Great thing 
to share with others.

 

Sent from my iPhone





On Dec 21, 2020, at 8:23 PM, Rick Wannall via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:



We saw it! We saw it! We saw it! We saw it!

 

Dragged out our Meade 8 inch S-C and had Jupiter and Saturn in the same field 
of view. Wonderful sight!

 

And we had folks stop by, some of whom had never see a star or the Moon through 
a telescope before ever.  That is always fun to be a part of, that first look 
through a scope. It’s part  of the pleasure of doing this stuff.

 

Nice moon view, too, as a bonus.

 

Rick & Lilian Wannall

 

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Keith NM5G via BVARC
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2020 18:36
To: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: kdut...@sbcglobal.net  
Subject: [BVARC] Sky View Tonight

 

Southwest sky will have Jupiter and Saturn from 6:30 to 7:30 tonight.

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[BVARC] FW: [BLT] STX BLT Launch Saturday 12/12/20

[Andy via BVARC]

FYI

 

From: b...@groups.io [mailto:b...@groups.io] On Behalf Of Walter Holmes K5WH
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2020 11:20 PM
To: b...@groups.io
Subject: Re: [BLT] STX BLT Launch Saturday 12/12/20

 

I almost forgot another critical part of this.

 

It will all be streamed LIVE on Zoom, so if you can't join us locally, be
sure to jump onto Zoom with us

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2815436502?pwd=dGZ2VkFGei9LUHBRT1p0V2szaG1OUT09

 

 

To be released about 10am central time. 12/12/20 from Scobie Field, SW
Houston

 

Light-APRS-W with WSPR and APRS

BLT-64 W4DNQ to be W4DNQ-15 and W4DNQ-14  (-15 will be normal APRS, and -14
will be WSPR converted to APRS) 20m wspr only

2 Qualatex silver balloons using Hydrogen

This software has been updated to support putting altitude data into the
power field, so that it can be sent to the APRS IS network, for it to show
up on APRS as W4DNQ-14

This is the same type of code line that ZachTec uses with great success.

 

ZachTec WSPR

BLT-65 AB5SS to be AB5SS-13  (-13 will be WSPR converted to APRS) 20m and
30m wspr

2 Qualatex silver balloons using Hydrogen

 

Tracking available at the usual sites.

 

https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap=7=a%2FW4DNQ-15=43200=4320
0

https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap
 =7=a%2FAB5SS-13=43200=43200

 or

 https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap

=5=a%2FW4DNQ-15%2Ca%2FAB5SS-13=43200=43200 for both at
the same time.

 

And on WSPR at   Map | WSPRnet 

 

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

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Re: [BVARC] FW: ☀️ BLT-62 Is Alive! Just a Bit North of Bhutan! ☀️

[Andy via BVARC]

Actually we are on 20M and 30M WSPR.

The data is rerouted to the APRS network by WB8ELK after the maidenhead data is 
extracted from the WSPR data.

See ab5ss.blogspot.com

 

Andy W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 9:38 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Bruce ; KJ Anderson ; Andy 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] FW: ☀️ BLT-62 Is Alive! Just a Bit North of Bhutan! ☀️

 

They use APRS satellites. 

73...bruce

 

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On Nov 24, 2020, at 8:16 AM, KJ Anderson via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

This is super cool!!  I had no idea there were APRS digipeaters out there.  
What’s the backstory on this?

 

-

KJ Anderson

253-380-2636

www.linkedin.com/in/scrumnerd <http://wwwlinkedin.com/in/scrumnerd>  

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Andy via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 12:32 AM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Andy mailto:w5...@swbell.net> >
Subject: [BVARC] FW: ☀️ BLT-62 Is Alive! Just a Bit North of Bhutan! ☀️

 

https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap 
<https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap=4=a%2FAB5SS-14=604800=604800>
 =4=a%2FAB5SS-14=604800=604800

 


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Re: [BVARC] FW: ☀️ BLT-62 Is Alive! Just a Bit North of Bhutan! ☀️

[Andy via BVARC]

Hi Chris,

 

Your best bet for the tech specs is via ab5ss.blogspot.com

 

The WSPR data has embedded location info that is pulled out when WB8ELK’s 
software picks it up and sends to the APRS network. The resolution is low since 
only a 4-place maidenhead locator is sent, but it gives us the advantages of HF 
(20M & 30M) WSPR for Gobi-desert type QTHs.

 

73 de Andy W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Chris Luppens via 
BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 8:42 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Chris Luppens ; KJ Anderson ; 
Andy 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FW: ☀️ BLT-62 Is Alive! Just a Bit North of Bhutan! ☀️

 

I to would be interested in knowing more regarding how BLT-62 is tracked.  What 
is show is way South of a place I spent time in, Korla, on the edge og the Gobi 
dessert. That entire end of China is really desolate. Very neat stuff. 

Typos Compliments of iPhone

Chris Luppens

 





On Nov 24, 2020, at 8:15 AM, KJ Anderson via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

This is super cool!!  I had no idea there were APRS digipeaters out there.  
What’s the backstory on this?

 

-

KJ Anderson

253-380-2636

www.linkedin.com/in/scrumnerd <http://wwwlinkedin.com/in/scrumnerd>  

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Andy via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 12:32 AM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Andy mailto:w5...@swbell.net> >
Subject: [BVARC] FW: ☀️ BLT-62 Is Alive! Just a Bit North of Bhutan! ☀️

 

https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap 
<https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap=4=a%2FAB5SS-14=604800=604800>
 =4=a%2FAB5SS-14=604800=604800

 


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[BVARC] FW: ☀️ BLT-62 Is Alive! Just a Bit North of Bhutan! ☀️

[Andy via BVARC]

https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap 

 =4=a%2FAB5SS-14=604800=604800

 


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[BVARC] FW: [BLT] BLT-62 (AB5SS-14) - Around the world in 18 days!

[Andy via BVARC]

The continuing flight of BLT-62!

Andy W5ACM

 

From: b...@groups.io   mailto:b...@groups.io> > On Behalf Of Thomas Krahn
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 12:40 PM
To: b...@groups.io  
Subject: Re: [BLT] BLT-62 (AB5SS-14) - Around the world in 18 days!

 

Congratulations John, for this marvelous and scenic trip around the world!

 

Best regards from Germany!

 

DL4MDW / KT5TK

 

 

On 11/17/20 19:23, John Maca wrote:

Here's the tracker.habhub.org link that shows the entire flight timeline. 

https://tracker.habhub.org/#!mt=roadmap 

 =2=All=AB5SS-14=!RS_*;AB5SS-14

 

Also attached a screen shot from this site.

 

On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 12:16:37 PM CST, Andrew MacAllister  
  wrote: 

 

 

Congratulations John!

 https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap 

 =5=a%2FAB5SS-14=604800=604800

 Andy W5ACM 

On 11/17/20, John Maca wrote:

 

_._,_._, BLT,

 

It's a VERY exciting day!!!  The balloon I launched from Batesville, TX (EL08) 
on October 31st has just made its first complete trip around the world.  It 
woke-up today in EM27 and is currently in EM26 moving to the SE.  Can it go for 
2 circumnavigations...who knows, but I'll be watching it everyday and hope to 
see it back over the US in a couple weeks.  

 

Can we repeat this success...Why not?  I believe our next launch is Dec 5th 
from Scobee RC field.  I'm hoping we get a couple more BLT missions around the 
world before year's end.  To the edge of space!

 

73 de John

AB5SS

 

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[BVARC] FW: [BLT] To the shores of Tripoli...!

[Andy via BVARC]

Now over Saudi Arabia!

 

From: Andy [mailto:w5...@swbell.net] 
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2020 12:34 AM
To: 'Heather MacAllister' ; 'J S Welch III' 

Subject: FW: [BLT] To the shores of Tripoli...!

 

BLT-62

 

From: b...@groups.io   [mailto:b...@groups.io] On Behalf 
Of Andy
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2020 12:30 AM
To: b...@groups.io  
Subject: Re: [BLT] To the shores of Tripoli...!

 

https://aprs.fi/#!call=a%2FAB5SS-14 
 
=604800=604800

 

Looks like we are cruising over Saudi Arabia now!

Rock On!

 

From: b...@groups.io   [mailto:b...@groups.io] On Behalf 
Of John Maca
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2020 4:52 PM
To: BLT@groupsio
Subject: Re: [BLT] To the shores of Tripoli...!

 

Thanks guys!!!

 

On Nov 6, 2020, at 12:19 PM, N5OL mailto:ratnala...@gmail.com> > wrote:

Awesome!  Way to go, John!!!

 

On Nov 6, 2020, at 8:21 AM, Andy mailto:w5...@swbell.net> > 
wrote:



Check out AB5SS-14 today on http://aprs.fi !

 

Next stop – Tehran!

 

Andy

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[BVARC] FW: [CTDXCC] Equipment FOR SALE from the estate of N5NYZ

[Andy via BVARC]

FYI!

 

From: scott_kend...@suddenlink.net [mailto:scott_kend...@suddenlink.net] 
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 10:18 AM
To: Andy McAllister 
Cc: Bill Sepulveda 
Subject: FW: [CTDXCC] Equipment FOR SALE from the estate of N5NYZ

 

HI Andy,

 

Could you circulate this list, maybe through BVARC, this is an estate I
visited couple weekends ago in Alpine a house FULL of equipment and parts.

 

73,

 

Scott

 

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Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 10:15 AM
To: ctd...@lists.kkn.net  
Subject: [CTDXCC] Equipment FOR SALE from the estate of N5NYZ

 

The following list is from the Estate of Tom Gius, N5NYZ in Alpine Texas:

 

 

 

 

Radios from the estate of Tom Gius, N5NYZ

All radios/parts are pickup only, will hold only if paid in full. Contact me
( mikefur...@att.net  ) for Questions. Contact
the Estate sales manager for payment: Brenda Condra at Savvy Sales
antle...@yahoo.com  

Transceivers:

1.  Icom 765 .. $400 
2.  Yaesu FTDX 5000 .. $2000
3.  TS890S  .. $2000 with p/s
4.  TS950SDX .. $600
5.  TS940  $400
6.  TS940 (rx very weak, would need work)  $100
7.  TS850S  $400
8.  TS850S  $400
9.  TS820 with VFO (in the "untested" shed)  $300
10. Swan 350 with p/s (in the "untested" shed) $125

Amplifiers:

1.  Alpha 99  $2000
2.  Ameritron ALS600 (can be used with remote option) $600
3.  Ameritron ALS600  $600
4.  Ameritron AL572 (tubes light, power transformer fine, no arcing BUT
will not key)   $400

Tuners:

1.  Ameritron  ATR-10  $100
2.  Murch UT-2000A   $75

Receivers:

1.  Collins 75A4 with two filters (unknown)  $500 
2.  Hallicrafters SX73  $500
3.  Hammarlund SP600  $200
4.  Heathit SB310 with speaker  $100 (tuning dial needs to be
repaired)
5.  Racal RA6790/GM  $400
6.  RME 6900  $100
7.  Yaesu FRG7700  $75
8.  WWV Standard Frequency Calibrator Receiver (5 & 10 mHz) Works FB
 $25
9.  AN/SRR-13A (by RCA, not much info except a PITA to work on)  ???
Offers?

Transmitters:

1.  E.F. Johnson Valiant  $375

Antenna Stuff:

1.  Rohn 45G 70' including top section $110/section ($600 including a
set of guys for all)

 

 

Scott Kendall

 

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Re: [BVARC] Amplifier

[Andy via BVARC]

I run a 55 year-old SB-200 I got for $250.
It does about 600W out, and is awesome in pileups.
The seller even included a pair of spare output tubes.
Very happy...

Andy W5ACM

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From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2020 7:20 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller ; n...@mailman.qth.net; Martin Blaise 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] Amplifier

As stated multiple times before. FL 2100b. 2 for sale in town. $350 SB200’s on 
line >$300

600 watt amps easily.


> On Aug 30, 2020, at 5:10 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I think I’ve asked before but are there any smaller hf amps that do 
> like maybe 300 watts. I know this sounds bad but the pandemic killed 
> most of my ham radio budget. I cannot afford $1,500 for equipment. Any 
> suggestions? Thanks 
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Re: [BVARC] WB5TKI is now W9LCQ

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Congratulations Doug!!!

Superb move!

73 de Andy W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Doug Seyler via
BVARC
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2020 9:55 AM
To: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: Doug Seyler 
Subject: [BVARC] WB5TKI is now W9LCQ

 

After 46 years as WB5TKI I have changes to my father's call sign, W9LCQ, Jay
K. Seyler. I grew up with ham radio in the household, and Morse code was a
second language, so it is right that I should revive the call.

 

73

 

Doug Seyler W9LCQ

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Re: [BVARC] Old ham books etc.

[Andy via BVARC]

That’s all recent stuff Pump!

Well… Maybe the Allied Radio Electronics Catalog 1960 isn’t…

 

Andy 

W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Ambrose E Fawcett III 
via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 3:31 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: wa5...@aol.com
Subject: [BVARC] Old ham books etc.

 

Good afternoon,

 

I am thinning out my library and came across the following:

 

·   ARRL Handbook 1965

·   ARRL Handbook 1976

 ARRL Handbook  1980

·   ARRL Handbook  1984

 

Lafayette Radio Electronics Catalog 1970

Allied Radio Electronics Catalog 1960

 

If anyone is interested in one or more of these for free let me know. All

appear to be in good condition.

 

My phone is 281-265-3378, email is wa5...@arrl.net   or 
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Re: [BVARC] Running Cables through the Roof

[Andy via BVARC]

When my roof was replaced about 20 years ago, the roofers had to accommodate 
all of my cables to my ham-satellite antennas (10M – 13cm). They just put them 
under the nearest shingles, and up to the antennas. It has never leaked, looks 
professional, and I have had no issues. Some of the coax cables may be getting 
old. I will just pull them out and feed new ones through the vacated hole(s). 
There is a sealing product that I have used called “Through The Roof”. It has 
done well on the holes in the garage roof caused by the basketball goal that is 
no longer needed by the “kids”. I plan to use it when I swap out some coax 
cables.

 

My other story is how I put the azimuth rotator for my Hamsat antennas on the 
floor of the attic, and rotate it through the roof, with no leaks or issues…

 

Andy W5ACM

 

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Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2020 2:52 PM
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Cc: David Hold ; Mark Brantana 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Running Cables through the Roof

 

Try what roofers call an air hawk

  Not have to worry about unsupported pipe penetration 



 

 

On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 2:44 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

I am looking for a shorter route and neater route to install my antenna on my 
roof.  Currently, I have a TV antenna running though the eaves and stringing 
over the the gutter up to the antenna mounted on my chimney.  It does not look 
very good.  

 

I got the following idea from a posting a month or so ago on this listserver, 
but cannot recall who posted it:

 

I want to add a ham antenna and I am thinking of running a piece of 1.5”-2" 
roof pipe flashing with a gooseneck facing down to keep the weather out.  This 
way:

*I should be able to add whatever cables I want, 
*   it will save me probably 30 ft of cable.  
*   there would be less visible cable on my roof. 

*   And I can add future cables very easily by just poking it up through 
this pipe. 

 

It does mean I need to cut a hole through the roof, but I have other flashing 
and vents on the roof, and they don’t leak.

 

I have not been able to find a satisfactory flashing product, since it has to 
hold the pipe rigid.  Most are meant for pvc vent access, where the pipe is 
supported inside.

Does anyone have any experience with this kind of flashing and how can I find 
it?

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Re: [BVARC] Hamfest admission tickets

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Hopefully, I will only need one…

Andy W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2020 9:03 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller ; Mark Brantana 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] Hamfest admission tickets

 

Raffle tickets are only available on-site Saturday morning

 

On Wed, Mar 4, 2020 at 8:49 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Eddie

Still confused about how I buy raffle tickets. I believe they are cheaper 
before the hamfest. I want $20 worth.  

Mark 

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On Mar 4, 2020, at 5:53 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:



Better get your tickets or tables NOW

Online hamfest and table sales will CEASE

sometime Thursday

 

Online tickets are only $8

TIckets at the hamfest are $12

 

We still need volunteers!!

call 713-569-8799 or find

Eddie or Mike at the show to volunteer

 

 


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Re: [BVARC] Fw: hamfest. meeting

[Andy via BVARC]

I have found other Chinese radios for even less, but would go with the Baofeng 
UV-5R types at $20 rather than experiment with clones…

I now have way too many of them!

 

Andy W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of mark janzer via BVARC
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2019 2:50 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; Jeff Town 

Cc: mark janzer 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Fw: hamfest. meeting

 

A basic Baofeng can be had for $20.

 

BAOFENG UV-5R VHF UHF Dual Band Two Way Ham Radio Transceiver Walkie Talkie US 
610551523080 | eBay 

 

 






 







   


BAOFENG UV-5R VHF UHF Dual Band Two Way Ham Radio Transceiver Walkie Tal...


Display:1.5" LCD display professional walkie talkie. 1 x Walkie Talkie. 
Frequency Range:VHF 136~174MHz / UHF 400...

 

73

Mark

K5MGJ

 

On Monday, December 30, 2019, 02:45:18 PM CST, Jeff Town via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

I dont have a 2m radio,  but would like to listen.  any suggestions?  ...  
other than get one   lol

 

ty

Jeff town ki5hny.

 

 

- Forwarded Message -

From: Jeff Town mailto:townj...@yahoo.com> >

To: Nizar Mullani via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >

Sent: Monday, December 30, 2019, 02:43:24 PM CST

Subject: Re: [BVARC] hamfest. meeting

 

I dont have a 2m radio,  but would like to listen.  any suggestions?  ...  
other than get one   lol

 

ty

Jeff town ki5hny.

 

On Sunday, December 29, 2019, 04:36:46 PM CST, Nizar Mullani via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

Sorry! Not feeling well. 
Nizar

> On Dec 29, 2019, at 3:59 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC   > wrote:
> 
> 
> we are here
> Sent from my iphone
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [BVARC] [BLT] South Texas Balloon Launch Team

[Andy via BVARC]

Obviously it was abducted in the night…

That is a giant change!

 

Andy W5ACM

 

From: b...@groups.io [mailto:b...@groups.io] On Behalf Of Walter Holmes K5WH
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2019 10:47 AM
To: b...@groups.io; 'NARS NARS' ; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR 
RADIO CLUB' ; picoball...@groups.io
Subject: [BLT] South Texas Balloon Launch Team

 

It looks like K5WH-11 just came alive again!

https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap 
 
=11=a%2FK5WH-11=3600=3600

 

What a radical change in position from late yesterday afternoon.

 

Walter/K5WH

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Re: [BVARC] South Texas Balloon Launch Team

[Andy via BVARC]

No. These are super-lightweight payloads with APRS.

They are non-recoverable floaters.

BLT-54 has 2M APRS and 30M WSPR and a very expensive semi-super-pressure 
balloon.

BLT-55 has 2M APRS and a Mylar balloon.

Andy W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Steve Agee via BVARC
Sent: Friday, December 20, 2019 8:36 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Steve Agee 
Subject: [BVARC] South Texas Balloon Launch Team

 

Will this one have a 2 meter to 70 centimeter cross band repeater on board?

N5ZUA



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Re: [BVARC] Tidelands Hamfest

[Andy via BVARC]

Sounds like a plan.

C U folks in Texas City!

Andy W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Michael Monsour via 
BVARC
Sent: Friday, July 12, 2019 11:05 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Michael Monsour ; Rick Hiller 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Tidelands Hamfest

 

>From Sugar Land, take Toll way to 45 then go South

M Monsour

 

On Fri, Jul 12, 2019, 9:08 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Looked at TXDOT site and road closures for 45 and 6 etc. are mostly at night 
and frontage roads

 

C U thereRick   W5RH

 

On Fri, Jul 12, 2019 at 9:05 PM Jimmy Vance via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Thanks for the heads up on road closures.  I'm taking a bunch of equipment down 
to the auction from a silent keys collection


Johnson Viking Ranger


Dovetron MPC-1000RC


Hallicrafters Speaker R-48A (?)


Hallicrafters SX-115


Hallicrafters HT-32



Hallicrafters SX-62


Hammarlund Speaker


Hammarlund HQ-One Eighty


Hallicrafters SX-101


Hallicrafters SX-100


National HRO-50T


National NC-173


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On 7/12/2019 7:51 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote:

Anyone going down?

 

I have been planning to, but TexDot is complicating things with multiple Lane 
closures on 45 from 610 to 518. And Hwy 35 and hwy 6 are closed. Does not leave 
many options to get there from Sugar Land.

 

73... Scott KD5FBA

 

Scott Medbury

Sent from my Verizon Motorola Droid

 

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[BVARC] FW: [CTDXCC] Big ARRL board meeting next week

[Andy via BVARC]

Dear Ham Colleagues:

 

There may be, for the first time ever, an honest discussion about effectively 
encrypted data in ham radio at the ARRL Board Meeting next week in Newington.

 

Please, Let all ARRL board members know your views on the need for ham radio to 
avoid all effectively encrypted data such as is used in Winlink (ARQ and 
proprietary compression) - urge the ARRL and FCC to insist that all data in ham 
radio be open for public monitoring over the air.

 

Let other forums know..If we don't rally and let the ARRL and FCC know our 
views this week, the ARRL Foundation and a majority of ARRL board members will 
likely attempt to continue to move our hobby to this result: 

 

 

 
https://pocketmags.com/us/american-survival-guide-magazine/august-2019/articles/594778/send-emails-by-ham-radio





And 





  https://worldgonesilent.com/





Please- spread the word-- this week, please let all current board members know 
your views about requiring complete data transparency, and to stop the use of 
ham bands for emailing the general public, and spam and business use of email 
that has been happening for years and will only get worse if we don't make 
things open now.

 

Let your views be know this week.  Please tell all ARRL Directors and the FCC 
(please file your thoughts in favor of rm- 11831 and against 16-239 and 
rm-11828), and speak with one voice that we need ALL data modes to be open for 
public intercept in ham radio, and Winlink ( am "open and transparent 
over-the-air Winlink)

and other wideband modes need their own separate subband, as requested in 
RM-11831.

 

73 ted N9NB 

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Re: [BVARC] 15 years old Brian to present at Ham-Com.

[Andy via BVARC]

Already signed up!

Andy W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of NIzar Mullani via 
BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 1:15 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: NIzar Mullani 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 15 years old Brian to present at Ham-Com.

 

S On May 20, 2019, at 9:37 PM, Eric Silverthorn mailto:nm5me...@gmail.com> > wrote:

DFW Contest Group Contest Luncheon @ HamCom
Saturday, June 8th at 12:00

Luncheon Presentation:
"New Blood: Drafting the Next Generation"
Presented by 2018 Young Ham of the Year:
Bryant Rascoll, KG5HVO

 

Visit 

  
http://www.dfwcontest.com/2019-contest-luncheon.html 

to purchase tickets

orry. Here is the information.

 

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of gmuller885--- via 
BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 11:52 AM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org  
Cc: gmuller...@aol.com  
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 15 years old Brian to present at Ham-Com.

 

link is broken

 

Gerald Muller K9GEM

USN DSC (SW) Retired

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In a message dated 5/21/2019 5:00:26 AM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org 
  writes: 

 

 

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1576440742579802?view=permalink 

 =2268360110054525=email_notif

 

 

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[BVARC] BLT-52.5 launched at 7:59!

[Andy via BVARC]

50.001 and 28.322 MHz CW!

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[BVARC] BLT-52.5 on schedule for launch at 8PM!

[Andy via BVARC]

BLT-52.5 is tested and ready to fly at 8 PM central from Lake Livingston.

CW temperature data will be on 28.322 MHz and 50.001 MHz. The ID is BLT52.5. 
Temperatures will decrease with altitude until 60K feet when temperatures will 
start rising again at the therocline. The exact launch time will be announced.

To The Edge of Space!

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Re: [BVARC] [BLT] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

[Andy via BVARC]

On Wednesday morning, be sure to check aprs.fi to see if W5ACM-10 has appeared 
off the coast of the EU. There are lots of reasons why it may not appear, but 
be POSITIVE and take a look…

 

73! de Andy W5ACM

 

From: ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io [mailto:ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io] On 
Behalf Of daniel vrolijk
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 8:47 AM
To: ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io
Subject: Re: [BLT] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

 

Congrats guys it will passed me. :)

 

Daniel V

 

On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 9:45 AM Harold Fitzgerald mailto:fi...@swbell.net> > wrote:

She is out over the Atlantic………. Still coming to you Thomas!

 

Harold “Marty” Fitzgerald/W5MF

fi...@swbell.net  

 

From: Harold Fitzgerald [mailto:fi...@swbell.net  ] 
Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 10:59 PM
To: 'ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io  ' 
mailto:ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io> >; 
'b...@groups.io  ' mailto:b...@groups.io> >
Cc: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >; 'stx...@yahoogroups.com 
 ' mailto:stx...@yahoogroups.com> >
Subject: RE: [BLT] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

 

Go baby go………..just like the energizer bunny…….Thomas she’s coming home!

 

Harold “Marty” Fitzgerald

fi...@swbell.net  

 

From: ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io   
[mailto:ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io] On Behalf Of Andy
Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 11:37 AM
To: b...@groups.io  ; ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io 
 
Cc: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >; stx...@yahoogroups.com 
 
Subject: Re: [BLT] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

 

BLT-51 (W5ACM-10) is headed for the Georgia Coast!

Andy W5ACM

 

From: b...@groups.io   [mailto:b...@groups.io] On Behalf 
Of Andy
Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2019 11:46 PM
To: ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io  
Cc: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >; b...@groups.io  ; 
stx...@yahoogroups.com  
Subject: Re: [BLT] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

 

We have crossed into Alabama!

Andy W5ACM

 

Tracking W5ACM-10

 

 

From: ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io   
[mailto:ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io] On Behalf Of Walter Holmes K5WH
Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2019 9:51 PM
To: ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io  
Subject: [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

 

The floater balloon from this morning is still clipping across the country.

 

https://aprs.fi/#!call=a%2FW5ACM-10 
 
=43200=43200

 

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

 


 

 

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Re: [BVARC] [BLT] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

[Andy via BVARC]

I just got a location packet!

Here we go!

BERLIN or BUST!

Track W5ACM-10 via aprs.fi and hope for EU in a few days…

 

Andy W5ACM

 

From: b...@groups.io [mailto:b...@groups.io] On Behalf Of Hildreth Hardy via 
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Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 11:40 PM
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Subject: Re: [BVARC] [BLT] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

 

Icing at 13000 ft

Rudy


On Mar 24, 2019, at 10:22 PM, Andy mailto:w5...@swbell.net> 
> wrote:

Houston Hamfest and BLT Team,

 

BLT-51 is thus far a HUGE SUCCESS! We are currently headed up or off the coast 
of South Carolina.

 

Here are some telemetry explanations from Thomas KT5TK.

 

Although the satellite count has gone to ZERO, we are still getting telemetry 
from BLT-51 via aprs.fi   and tracking on W5ACM-10. You can 
approximate the location via the raw packets page, and checking the qth of the 
last station that the beacon went through. Will the GPS data come back? We 
don’t know, but there is quite the possibility that it simply froze overnight, 
or lost the GPS antenna, etc. Watch for stations in the raw packets from the EU 
in 3-4 days!

 

Andy W5ACM

 

From: Thomas Krahn
Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 6:33 PM
To: Andy mailto:w5...@swbell.net> >
Subject: Re: FW: [BVARC] [BLT] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

 

Hi Andy,

 

 

The definitions for the 5 APRS telemetry chanels are as follows:

1.) Vbat = Battery Voltage in Volts. I hope you have used a lithium AA battery 
(not AAA) The Pecan Femto tracker should work down to 1.2 V at least

2.) SiTemp = Temperature measured in the Si4063 transmitter chip in degrees 
Celsius (sorry forgot to change)

3.) ucTemp = Temperature measured in the micro controller chip in degrees 
Celsius (sorry forgot to change)

4.) TTFF = Time to first fix. How long does it take until the GPS receiver gets 
a (3D) position lock in seconds.

5.) Sats = Number of GPS satellites that were received to get the position lock.

The equations can be seen on the APRS.fi   Telemetry page:
https://aprs.fi/telemetry/?call=W5ACM-10 
 
_start=2019-03-23+14%3A00%3A00


Congrats on the launch and Hamfest from Berlin!

73

Thomas

 

 

On 3/24/19 23:38, Andy wrote:

Telemetry definitions?

 

Ah! Touring up the East Coast!

 

Andy

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of john Parmalee via 
BVARC
Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 4:48 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org  
Cc: john Parmalee   
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [BLT] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

 

It looks like 51 want's to visit a couple more states before it goes over the 
pond. 

Now in South Carolina.

 

Weather looks clear ahead with a forecast of a wind direction of ENE  75 
degrees.

Maybe it is going to take the great circle route to Europe.

 

Andy please explain a couple of the telemetry  graphs.

 

Vbat in volts , got it. That little AAA battery is doing it's thing 

 

SI temp and Uc temp, in degree C; they track close but not exact, what are they?

 

TTFF in seconds  ??

 

Channel 5 doesn't seem to have a value or name.

I know I can change the value designators.

 

 

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[BVARC] FW: FW: [BLT] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

[Andy via BVARC]

Houston Hamfest and BLT Team,

 

BLT-51 is thus far a HUGE SUCCESS! We are currently headed up or off the coast 
of South Carolina.

 

Here are some telemetry explanations from Thomas KT5TK.

 

Although the satellite count has gone to ZERO, we are still getting telemetry 
from BLT-51 via aprs.fi and tracking on W5ACM-10. You can approximate the 
location via the raw packets page, and checking the qth of the last station 
that the beacon went through. Will the GPS data come back? We don’t know, but 
there is quite the possibility that it simply froze overnight, or lost the GPS 
antenna, etc. Watch for stations in the raw packets from the EU in 3-4 days!

 

Andy W5ACM

 

From: Thomas Krahn
Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 6:33 PM
To: Andy 
Subject: Re: FW: [BVARC] [BLT] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

 

Hi Andy,

 

 

The definitions for the 5 APRS telemetry chanels are as follows:

1.) Vbat = Battery Voltage in Volts. I hope you have used a lithium AA battery 
(not AAA) The Pecan Femto tracker should work down to 1.2 V at least

2.) SiTemp = Temperature measured in the Si4063 transmitter chip in degrees 
Celsius (sorry forgot to change)

3.) ucTemp = Temperature measured in the micro controller chip in degrees 
Celsius (sorry forgot to change)

4.) TTFF = Time to first fix. How long does it take until the GPS receiver gets 
a (3D) position lock in seconds.

5.) Sats = Number of GPS satellites that were received to get the position lock.

The equations can be seen on the APRS.fi Telemetry page:
https://aprs.fi/telemetry/?call=W5ACM-10 
 
_start=2019-03-23+14%3A00%3A00


Congrats on the launch and Hamfest from Berlin!

73

Thomas

 

 

On 3/24/19 23:38, Andy wrote:

Telemetry definitions?

 

Ah! Touring up the East Coast!

 

Andy

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of john Parmalee via 
BVARC
Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 4:48 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org  
Cc: john Parmalee   
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [BLT] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

 

It looks like 51 want's to visit a couple more states before it goes over the 
pond. 

Now in South Carolina.

 

Weather looks clear ahead with a forecast of a wind direction of ENE  75 
degrees.

Maybe it is going to take the great circle route to Europe.

 

Andy please explain a couple of the telemetry  graphs.

 

Vbat in volts , got it. That little AAA battery is doing it's thing 

 

SI temp and Uc temp, in degree C; they track close but not exact, what are they?

 

TTFF in seconds  ??

 

Channel 5 doesn't seem to have a value or name.

I know I can change the value designators.

 

 

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Re: [BVARC] [BLT] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

[Andy via BVARC]

BLT-51 (W5ACM-10) is headed for the Georgia Coast!

Andy W5ACM

 

From: b...@groups.io [mailto:b...@groups.io] On Behalf Of Andy
Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2019 11:46 PM
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Subject: Re: [BLT] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

 

We have crossed into Alabama!

Andy W5ACM

 

Tracking W5ACM-10

 

 

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Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2019 9:51 PM
To: ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io  
Subject: [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

 

The floater balloon from this morning is still clipping across the country.

 

https://aprs.fi/#!call=a%2FW5ACM-10

=43200=43200

 

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

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Re: [BVARC] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

[Andy via BVARC]

We have crossed into Alabama!

Andy W5ACM

 

Tracking W5ACM-10

 

 

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The floater balloon from this morning is still clipping across the country.

 

https://aprs.fi/#!call=a%2FW5ACM-10

=43200=43200

 

 

 

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Re: [BVARC] [NARS] Especially for those that won’t be able to make it to the Houston HamFest this weekend . PLEASE REPOST

[Andy via BVARC]

Ah! But BLT-51 (W5ACM-10) is now east of Louisiana! Yes, there may have been an 
antenna problem with the cross-band repeater. This was our first attempt with 
this type. We will take notes and try it again!
Andy W5ACM

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> On Mar 23, 2019, at 7:35 PM, Neal Naumann via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I watched the launch and the repeater was working for a guy standing next to 
> me at the release, but then I walked to my truck to head home and I could 
> hear calls on the input but nothing on the out put.  It seemed like there was 
> a last minute fix to one of the antennas.  Maybe the receive or transmit 
> antenna came loose.  Looks like it made a splash landing in East Galveston 
> Bay, so we may never know.
> 
> N5EN 
> 
> 
>> On Sat, Mar 23, 2019, 7:10 PM Dwayne Jones  wrote:
>> Trying to talk to the balloon now through given frequencies. No Joy. Any
>> one know why?
>> 
>> Dwayne
>> KB5YTA
>> 
>> On Thu, Mar 21, 2019 at 1:10 PM john Parmalee via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> >
>> > *Especially for those that won’t be able to make it to the Houston
>> > HamFest this weekend.*
>> >
>> > *Two Balloon launches with ham gear on board. You can participate. *
>> >
>> > *Live video of both launches **https://zoom.us/i/2815436502
>> > *
>> >
>> > *9:30  AM  BLT-51 will launch*
>> >
>> > *You can track with **http://APRS.fi **  search  **the
>> > call W5ACM-10.  *
>> >
>> > *You can Google APRS to find the site.*
>> >
>> > *BLT-51 will be a floater, designed to be tracked via APRS and glide
>> > across the country, and hopefully even further. The last one went to
>> > Florida in about six hours.*
>> >
>> > *Around 1:00 PM another launch  BLT-52*
>> >
>> > *BLT-52 is a “popper.” **Designed to go up as high as possible and burst,
>> > also to be tracked via APRS. Last August a popper flew to nearly 100,000
>> > feet. “To the edge of space.”*
>> >
>> > *W5ACM Cross-band FM repeater will be in board with  with *
>> >
>> > *Input on 147.435 MHz **ß**-**à**Output on 446.550 MHz no tone,
>> > open to all to work *
>> >
>> > *A WB8ELK APRS Tracker on 144.390 MHz with the call W5ACM-11  will be on
>> > board.*
>> >
>> > *You can track at **http://APRS.fi **  search for
>> > W5ACM-11*
>> >
>> > *On board also the AB5SS Smart Beeper** on 10 and 20M 14.318 & 28.322
>> > mHz, the temperature in CW call sign and BL-52. Wach as the balloon passes
>> > through 60,000 feet the Temperature to rise. *
>> >
>> > *The video will also be recorded for later playback as well, and depending
>> > on the size of the captures, they will either be in the groups.io
>> >  FILES
>> > area https://groups.io/g/Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes/files
>> > ** , or my
>> > website.K5WH.net *
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Re: [BVARC] Annual Banquet Jan 18, 2019 Am I too late?

[Andy via BVARC]

See you there John w/XYL!

Andy W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller -- W5RH 
via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 4:09 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller -- W5RH ; jparma...@aol.com
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Annual Banquet Jan 18, 2019 Am I too late?

 

Xlnt!   Glad to have her .and you again.

Should be fun, and good food of course.

73.  Rick

 

On Thu, Jan 10, 2019 at 3:57 PM John Parmalee via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Thanks Rick, I'm all signed up and my wife agreed to her first ham banquet,  I 
think this is going to be good.

 

John Parmalee

jparma...@aol.com  

281-380-3811

K5VGM WI2XLJ

In a message dated 1/10/2019 2:25:10 PM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org 
  writes: 

 

John, 

 

Not too late (cut off next Tuesday).

BVARC home Page.Lower left. Paypal  $30 for a member   and $30 for a 
guest of that member. Non-members, not a guest of a member  $50. 

Paypal is how you sign up.   Just buy a ticket.

 

FYI -- Alcohol to the account of the drinker,.

 

Regards...rick -- W5RH

Rick Hiller  

The Radio Hotel  -- W5RH

 

 

 

On Thu, Jan 10, 2019 at 1:56 PM John Parmalee via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Hey, is it too late to sign up for the Banquet?

I see it yet on the web site but no place to sign up,  I do know it involves 
pay pal.

 

John Parmalee

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K5VGM WI2XLJ

In a message dated 12/10/2018 8:54:21 PM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org 
  writes: 

 

Rick:

 

How does this paypal account work? I do not have an account with them ?

Prefer to write a check or give you cash.

Thanks,  Jo.L.

 


 

 

Virus-free.  

 www.avg.com

 

On Mon, Dec 10, 2018 at 11:14 AM Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Our Annual Banquet will be held again at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen  at 6:30 on 
Friday January18, 2019.

 

Details are on the BVARC Home page  www.bvarc.org  

 

Payment is made by PayPal.

  Members $30, per person, for dinner

Members are allowed to bring 1 Guest at $30 per person ($60toal)

  Non-members or a second guest — $50

 

 

 

 

 

 

.  Members and 1 guest — $30, per person, for dinner
  Non-members or a second guest — $50

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Re: [BVARC] [BLT] South Texas Balloon Launch Team BLT50 Flight Video Posted

[Andy via BVARC]

NARS loved Rev. 8.

Rev. 10 is awesome!

 

Andy W5ACM

 

From: b...@groups.io [mailto:b...@groups.io] On Behalf Of Tom Matthews
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2018 11:57 AM
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Subject: [BLT] South Texas Balloon Launch Team BLT50 Flight Video Posted

 

Check out the video on You Tube:

 

https://youtu.be/UvcM4pElhFE

To the Edge of Space - Again

73,

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[BVARC] Last Call for SECOND and Final Round of BLT-50 Shirts!

[Andy via BVARC]

BLT Team,

 

This is the LAST CALL for the Second and Final Round of BLT-50 Shirts!

 

Please pass this on...

The response to the new shirts has been spectacular.
We have been working on a second batch purchase, but need at least 18 shirts
to break even.
We are almost there. Any takers?
Here is a look at the two-sided, color print.
http://www.w5acm.net/BLT50_Concept.png

The details and the colors are GREAT!
Prices are as before:
$20 for SM-XL
$22 for 2XL
$25 for 3XL and 4XL

To The Edge of Space!
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Commit Now - Pay Later!

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[BVARC] FW: [BLT] The Tee Shirts are Here!

[Andy via BVARC]

SECOND round is good to go!

 

From: b...@groups.io [mailto:b...@groups.io] On Behalf Of Andrew MacAllister
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2018 10:52 PM
To: b...@groups.io
Subject: Re: [BLT] The Tee Shirts are Here!

 

Note to all, and please pass this on...

The response to the new shirts has been spectacular.
We are working on a second batch purchase, but need at least 18 shirts to break 
even.
Any takers?
Here is a look at the two-sided, color print.
http://www.w5acm.net/BLT50_Concept.png

The details and the colors are GREAT!
Prices are as before:
$20 for SM-XL
$22 for 2XL
$25 for 3XL and 4XL

To The Edge of Space!
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[BVARC] BLT Shirt Orders are Closed

[Andy via BVARC]

BLT Team,

 

Thanks for your support!

We have sent in the order for the awesome shirts designed by John AB5SS.

We expect to see them just prior to the next BLT dinner, or at least by the
next BLT Construction Meeting.

Note that we need to have all flight payloads in hand for testing by the
next BLT Construction Meeting.

The complete schedule will be posted soon to http://www.w5acm.net . Watch
for it!

 

To The Edge of Space!

 

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[BVARC] ☀ BLT-50 T-Shirt Coming ASAP - Commit NOW ☀

[Andy via BVARC]

Pre-ORDER commitments close at midnight tomorrow – Wednesday, June 27th @ 
23:59:59 HRS.

We have the needed pre-orders necessary to go forward with an order.

We will close the commitments and send in the order at midnight tomorrow.

Any more takers?

Let me know, ASAP!

Thanks to all!

 

To The Edge Of Space,

Andy W5ACM

---

 

BLT Supporters,

 

We have cash in hand that we will use to seed a BLT-50 T-shirt project!

The design is complete with a few tweaks prior to sending out for production.

It will have two-sided color printing on light gray.

Pre-ORDER commitments are needed ASAP.

THERE WILL BE NO EXTRA SHIRTS ORDERED!

Get your request in to me for the committed list.

Funds are NOT needed now.

Here are the Prices: $20 (S-XL), $22 for 2XL, $25 for 3XL/4XL.

 

See the full-sized concept image at http://www.w5acm.net/BLT50_Concept.png

 

What will we launch to the Edge of Space on August 25th?

 

 

Let’s get going with this!

 

 

Andy W5ACM

http://www.w5acm.net

 

STXBLT – Celebrating 27+ Years at the Edge of Space!

 

The South Texas Balloon Launch Team

 

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[Andy via BVARC]

BLT Supporters,

 

We have cash in hand that we will use to seed a BLT-50 T-shirt project!

The design is complete with a few tweaks prior to sending out for production.

It will have two-sided color printing on light gray.

Pre-ORDER commitments are needed ASAP.

THERE WILL BE NO EXTRA SHIRTS ORDERED!

Get your request in to me for the committed list.

Funds are NOT needed now.

Here are the Prices: $20 (S-XL), $22 for 2XL, $25 for 3XL/4XL.

 

See the full-sized concept image at http://www.w5acm.net/BLT50_Concept.png

 

What will we launch to the Edge of Space on August 25th?

 

 

Let’s get going with this!

 

 

Andy W5ACM

http://www.w5acm.net

 

STXBLT – Celebrating 27+ Years at the Edge of Space!

 

The South Texas Balloon Launch Team

 

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Re: [BVARC] FW: Balloons launched at Hamfest today - BLT-49.1 still afloat and heading for Florida

[Andy via BVARC]

BLT-49.2 was a “popper”. It rose for over 2.5 hours to well over 110,000 ft, 
and then came down into the Gulf of Mexico east of Galveston. That’s what 
“poppers” do. This is a record altitude for one of these latex wonders!

 

Andy W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Keith Dutson via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2018 7:46 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' <bvarc@bvarc.org>
Cc: Keith Dutson <kdut...@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FW: Balloons launched at Hamfest today - BLT-49.1 still 
afloat and heading for Florida

 

BLT-49.1 speed now about 80 mph, headed to Ocala.  Seems to be descending 
slowly, but that could be the air currents at 29000 ft.  Hoping it makes it 
across Florida, into the Atlantic.  Wonder what it would be like to be a 
passenger on an airliner, and happen to pass nearby. 

 

Listening for BLT-49.2 on 14.318, but only hearing noise at S7 level.

 

SRI missed the launch.  I was busy setting up the TQP display.

 

73, Keith NM5G

 

From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Andy via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2018 7:09 PM
To: b...@lists.thefnf.org <mailto:b...@lists.thefnf.org> ; 
stx...@yahoogroups.com <mailto:stx...@yahoogroups.com> ; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR 
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Cc: Andy <w5...@swbell.net <mailto:w5...@swbell.net> >
Subject: [BVARC] FW: Balloons launched at Hamfest today - BLT-49.1 still afloat 
and heading for Florida

 

BLT-49.1 should be partying over Daytona Beach, FL - ASAP!

See below for specs on today’s launches from the Greater Houston Hamfest!

 

To The Edge of Space!

Andy W5ACM

http://www.w5acm.net

 

 

From: John Maca [mailto:ab...@swbell.net] 
Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2018 6:37 PM
To: w5...@groups.io <mailto:w5...@groups.io> 
Subject: Balloons launched at Hamfest today - BLT-49.1 still afloat and heading 
for Florida

 

This morning at the Houston Hamfest, we had a great balloon launch talk by Andy 
MacAllister, W5ACM, followed by two successful balloon launches.  The first 
launch at 9:05am was BLT-49.2 and was a 300g 'popper' latex balloon carrying a 
digital Fireball smart beacon sending the temperature in CW on 14.318 MHz & 
28.322 MHz.  We copied the weak CW beacon until 11:45am and believe it burst at 
well over 110,000 feet based on the time aloft and temperatures we were 
receiving.  Very successful flight!

 

The second launch of BLT-49.1 occurred about 9:06am and was a 'floater' balloon 
(1m Qualatex Mylar) carrying a PecanPico 5 APRS tracker.  It rose very slowly 
into the sky, escorted by several drones videoing the event, headed north then 
shot off to the east passing over Houston, Beaumont and New Orleans.  After 
avoiding a few thunderstorms along the way, it is currently just below Panama 
City, FL at ~30,000 feet heading for Orlando & KSC!  It can be tracked on 
aprs.fi or tracker.habhub.org (see links below).  After crossing Florida, we're 
hoping to hear from it again on the other side of the Atlantic!!!  I'll post 
pictures of the launch later when I get them.

 

https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap 
<https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap=11=a%2FAB5SS-11> =11=a%2FAB5SS-11

 

https://tracker.habhub.org/#!mt=roadmap 
<https://tracker.habhub.org/#!mt=roadmap=6=1_day=29.97358,-84.9113=AB5SS-11>
 =6=1_day=29.97358,-84.9113=AB5SS-11

 

73 de John

AB5SS

 

 

 

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[BVARC] FW: Balloons launched at Hamfest today - BLT-49.1 still afloat and heading for Florida

[Andy via BVARC]

BLT-49.1 should be partying over Daytona Beach, FL - ASAP!

See below for specs on today’s launches from the Greater Houston Hamfest!

 

To The Edge of Space!

Andy W5ACM

http://www.w5acm.net

 

 

From: John Maca [mailto:ab...@swbell.net] 
Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2018 6:37 PM
To: w5...@groups.io
Subject: Balloons launched at Hamfest today - BLT-49.1 still afloat and heading 
for Florida

 

This morning at the Houston Hamfest, we had a great balloon launch talk by Andy 
MacAllister, W5ACM, followed by two successful balloon launches.  The first 
launch at 9:05am was BLT-49.2 and was a 300g 'popper' latex balloon carrying a 
digital Fireball smart beacon sending the temperature in CW on 14.318 MHz & 
28.322 MHz.  We copied the weak CW beacon until 11:45am and believe it burst at 
well over 110,000 feet based on the time aloft and temperatures we were 
receiving.  Very successful flight!

 

The second launch of BLT-49.1 occurred about 9:06am and was a 'floater' balloon 
(1m Qualatex Mylar) carrying a PecanPico 5 APRS tracker.  It rose very slowly 
into the sky, escorted by several drones videoing the event, headed north then 
shot off to the east passing over Houston, Beaumont and New Orleans.  After 
avoiding a few thunderstorms along the way, it is currently just below Panama 
City, FL at ~30,000 feet heading for Orlando & KSC!  It can be tracked on 
aprs.fi or tracker.habhub.org (see links below).  After crossing Florida, we're 
hoping to hear from it again on the other side of the Atlantic!!!  I'll post 
pictures of the launch later when I get them.

 

https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap 
 =11=a%2FAB5SS-11

 

https://tracker.habhub.org/#!mt=roadmap 

 =6=1_day=29.97358,-84.9113=AB5SS-11

 

73 de John

AB5SS

 

 

 

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Re: [BVARC] ☀ BLT-49.1 and BLT-49.2 Website Updates! ☀

[Andy via BVARC]

BLT Team!

 

We had a HUGE turnout this evening at Buffalo Wild Wings.

 

Attendees included (around the table) W5EZM, K5WH, AB5SS, W5MAB, N5RPQ, KC5JAR, 
WB2GWV, K5ENG, N5EM, K5SAF, WA5TWT, K5VGM and W5ACM.

 

Of course the major topics discussed were random… but we certainly talked about 
plans for Saturday’s BLT presentation at the GHHF – 8 AM in Building D.

We also mentioned the table we would have in Building B for “show and tell” BLT 
relics and current items after the launches of BLT-41.1 and BLT-41.2 around 
8:45 AM.

New updates to the GHHF can be seen at http://houstonhamfest.org/ . Check it 
out.

Perhaps some folks can bring rigs and antennas for the APRS downlink and the 
10M and 20M downlinks. Commit and let me know!

You can find new BLT49.1 and BLT-49.2 pictures and info at 
http://www.w5acm.net/b4912.html .

 

To The Edge of Space!

 

STXBLT – Celebrating 27+ Years at the Edge of Space!

 

Andy W5ACM

 

 

From: Andy [mailto:w5...@swbell.net] 
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2018 1:11 AM
To: 'b...@lists.thefnf.org' 
Subject: ☀ BLT-49.1 and BLT-49.2 Website Updates! ☀

 

Check the specs at   http://www.w5acm.net

 

We are GO for flight at the Greater Houston Hamfest on March 17th!

Don’t miss it…

 

BLT Dinner/Meeting on WEDNESDAY at 5:30 PM at Buffalo Wild Wings (200 yards 
east of the intersection of I-10W and Bunker Hill on the access road).

 

STXBLT – Celebrating 27+ Years at the Edge of Space!

 

Andy W5ACM

 

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Re: [BVARC] [BLT] NEW Presentation and Launch Times! - FW: ☀ BLT-49.1 and BLT-49.2 Website Updates! ☀

[Andy via BVARC]

BVARC and STXBLT,

 

My Webpage has been updated to reflect the NEW start time for the BLT 
Presentation and Balloon Launches.

http://www.w5acm.net

Hopefully there will be a PC and projector available for the presentation.

Photos of the payloads will be posted at my website tomorrow.

Be sure to listen to the Houston AMSAT Net on Tuesday at 8PM Central on the 
145.45 MHz Repeater (103.5 Hz tone).

If you can attend the dinner meeting noted below, please do!

 

To The Edge of Space!

Andy W5ACM

Life Member BVARC

 

From: Blt [mailto:blt-boun...@lists.thefnf.org] On Behalf Of Andy
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2018 12:58 AM
To: b...@lists.thefnf.org; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Subject: [BLT] NEW Presentation and Launch Times! - FW: ☀ BLT-49.1 and BLT-49.2 
Website Updates! ☀

 

I will be updating the w5acm.net website ASAP for the changed presentation and 
launch times.

We are now scheduled for an 8AM presentation followed by launches after the 
talk.

Watch for the updates at http://www.w5acm.net.

C U at GHHF 2018!

 

To The Edge of Space!

Andy W5ACM

 

 

From: Blt [mailto:blt-boun...@lists.thefnf.org] On Behalf Of Andy
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2018 1:11 AM
To: b...@lists.thefnf.org  
Subject: [BLT] ☀ BLT-49.1 and BLT-49.2 Website Updates! ☀

 

Check the specs at   http://www.w5acm.net

 

We are GO for flight at the Greater Houston Hamfest on March 17th!

Don’t miss it…

 

BLT Dinner/Meeting on WEDNESDAY at 5:30 PM at Buffalo Wild Wings (200 yards 
east of the intersection of I-10W and Bunker Hill on the access road).

 

STXBLT – Celebrating 27+ Years at the Edge of Space!

 

Andy W5ACM

 

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[BVARC] NEW Presentation and Launch Times! - FW: [BLT] ☀ BLT-49.1 and BLT-49.2 Website Updates! ☀

[Andy via BVARC]

I will be updating the w5acm.net website ASAP for the changed presentation and 
launch times.

We are now scheduled for an 8AM presentation followed by launches after the 
talk.

Watch for the updates at http://www.w5acm.net.

C U at GHHF 2018!

 

To The Edge of Space!

Andy W5ACM

 

 

From: Blt [mailto:blt-boun...@lists.thefnf.org] On Behalf Of Andy
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2018 1:11 AM
To: b...@lists.thefnf.org
Subject: [BLT] ☀ BLT-49.1 and BLT-49.2 Website Updates! ☀

 

Check the specs at   http://www.w5acm.net

 

We are GO for flight at the Greater Houston Hamfest on March 17th!

Don’t miss it…

 

BLT Dinner/Meeting on WEDNESDAY at 5:30 PM at Buffalo Wild Wings (200 yards 
east of the intersection of I-10W and Bunker Hill on the access road).

 

STXBLT – Celebrating 27+ Years at the Edge of Space!

 

Andy W5ACM

 

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Re: [BVARC] ARRL 10 Meter Contest

[Andy via BVARC]

The only thing I am hearing is N5XZ calling CQ…

 

Andy W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2017 9:25 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] ARRL 10 Meter Contest

 

Where r they?

Dead band.just white noise.

RH

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On Dec 9, 2017, at 9:03 AM, n5xz via BVARC  > wrote:

The 10 Meter Contest is in "full swing" now ... The band is awful. Please try 
to work the local stations calling CQ.

 

73,

 

 

 

Allen N5XZ

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[BVARC] FW: PLC Amateur Radio Application - APPROVED

[Andy via BVARC]

Got yours?

CU on the LW BANDS,

Andy W5ACM

 

From: Lindi Harron [mailto:lindi.har...@utc.org] 
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 1:53 PM
To: w5...@swbell.net
Subject: UTC: PLC Amateur Radio Application - APPROVED

 


October 13, 2017

 

Dear Andrew MacAllister (W5ACM),

This notice is being provided to Approve your proposed amateur radio station in 
the 135.7 - 137.8 | 472.0 - 479.0 band(s) at the following coordinates:  29⁰ N 
41’ 0”, 95⁰ W 37’ 0”.   UTC has determined that your proposed amateur radio 
station would not operate within a horizontal distance of one kilometer from a 
transmission line that conducts a power line carrier (PLC) signal in the 135.7 
- 137.8 | 472.0 - 479.0 bands.  

An amateur operator must not operate an amateur station if UTC responds that 
the proposed amateur station is located within 1 km of a transmission line with 
a PLC system that operates on the same frequency or frequency range.  Amateur 
operators are advised that their operations within 1 km of a PLC system could 
cause interference to PLC systems that are used by electric utilities to 
protect their electric transmission systems against faults and electrical 
outages.  Interference from amateur operations could affect the operation of 
PLC systems, thereby affecting the reliability of electric utility operations.  
As such, amateur operators are advised not to operate any amateur stations 
within 1 km of a transmission line with a PLC system that operates on the same 
frequency or frequency range, and amateur operators will be subject to FCC 
enforcement for unauthorized operations, as well as potential legal liability 
for damages that result from interference caused by amateur operations to PLC 
systems.

Please direct any questions to the undersigned.

Mike Etzel

mike.et...@utc.org   

202-833-6839

 

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[BVARC] FW: [amsat-bb] Special Event - W5RRR NASA Johnson Space Center Amateur Radio Club

[Andy via BVARC]

FYI
Andy W5ACM

-Original Message-
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of JoAnne
Maenpaa
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 8:24 PM
To: 'amsat bb' 
Subject: [amsat-bb] Special Event - W5RRR NASA Johnson Space Center Amateur
Radio Club

Here's a bit of news that's better sent earlier than the AMSAT weekend news
cycle ...

NASA Johnson Space Center Amateur Radio Club 50th Anniversary Special Event
station. Oct 13-Oct 15, 1700Z-2200Z, W5RRR, Houston, TX. NASA Johnson Space
Center Amateur Radio Club. 14.290 + HF bands. 
QSL: Tanner Jones W9TWJ, 2540 Kildeer Ct, League City, TX 77573. 
w5rrr.org

--
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Re: [BVARC] I passed tech tonight ...

[Andy via BVARC]

YES!

You have your foot in the door.

HAM Now!

General Later!

Congrats!

 

Andy W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jerry Hobby via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 8:35 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Jerry Hobby 
Subject: [BVARC] I passed tech tonight ...

 

I passed the technician, but didn't pass the general. that's ok.  Had to try.   
Getting licensed was a bucket list item, so it feels good.  Thanks to you guys 
for guidance.

 

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Re: [BVARC] BLT-49

[Andy via BVARC]

After recovery, you might be able to find one at the BBQ restaurant.

BTW: The target BBQ restaurant is still TBD.

C U at the Wharton Intergalactic Spaceport!

 

To the Edge of Space!

 

Andy W5ACM

http://www.w5acm.net

 

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Travis Burgess via
BVARC
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 10:52 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Travis Burgess 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] BLT-49

 

Are they serving BLT's ??

 

Travis

K5HTB

 

 

-

No trees were harmed in the production of this message, however, a great
many electrons were

terribly inconvenienced.

 

 

  _  

From: BVARC  > on
behalf of Allen F. Mattis via BVARC  >
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 9:58 AM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org  
Cc: Allen F. Mattis
Subject: [BVARC] BLT-49 

 

What is the expected launch time for BLT-49?


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Re: [BVARC] Sugar Land Skeeters Home stand

[Andy via BVARC]

For those that can't get out for these superb events, the Skeeters feed on
YouTube is really good.

I watched part of the game this evening from home.

However, I intend to take my mother (evacuated from her home) sometime this
weekend.

 

Andy W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Scott Medbury via
BVARC
Sent: Friday, September 01, 2017 10:57 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: Scott Medbury 
Subject: [BVARC] Sugar Land Skeeters Home stand

 

Baseball is a great diversion and the Skeeters are doing their part during
this home stand.

$5 tickets for ALL games this weekend!

Free Parking

 

First pitch on Saturday and Sunday at 6:00pm

On Monday first pitch is at 2PM

 

Free Lunchbox on Saturday

Free Camo Skeeters Ball Cap on Sunday

 

Bark in the Park on Monday - Bring your four-legged friend. 

 

Scott - KD5FBA

 

 

Scott Medbury

KD5FBA

16802 Aprilmont Drive

Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941

 

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Re: [BVARC] [BLT]  Wednesday BLT Construction Meeting and Critical Need for STXBLT FAA Contact Wizard! 

[Andy via BVARC]

Done!

Great to meet up at the meeting this evening.

 

We are GO for flight on August 26!

I will try to add some payload updates to http://www.w5acm.net asap.

We really got a lot done tonight.

The digital video is fantastic.

The second APRS unit is working superbly.

The 360-degree camera is a fabulous addition…

Here we go!

 

Thanks Ravi!

 

To The Edge of Space, 

Andy W5ACM

 

STXBLT – Celebrating 27 Years at the Edge of Space!

 

 

From: Blt [mailto:blt-boun...@lists.thefnf.org] On Behalf Of Ravi Patrick 
Ratnala
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 3:49 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org>
Cc: <b...@lists.thefnf.org> <b...@lists.thefnf.org>; Andy <w5...@swbell.net>; 
<h...@yahoogroups.com> <h...@yahoogroups.com>; <stx...@yahoogroups.com> 
<stx...@yahoogroups.com>; <st...@yahoogroups.com> <st...@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [BLT] [BVARC]  Wednesday BLT Construction Meeting and Critical 
Need for STXBLT FAA Contact Wizard! 

 

Hi Andy,

 

I would like to volunteer for the FAA Comms position.  I was involved in 
high-powered rocketry for years (NAR Level I, served as launch coordinator, 
RSO, etc), and was familiar with the waiver/call-in procedures back in the day 
(~20 years ago).  You say it's easier now?  Great!

 

Please forward me the information, and I'll see y'all this evening.

 

73,

KF5YHP


Sent from my iPhone


On Aug 16, 2017, at 12:12 AM, Andy via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org 
<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

BLT Members,

 

We are down to the wire…

Saturday, August 26th at the Wharton Intergalactic Spaceport!

Thanks to Wharton and David Allen for so many years of support…

Launch at 10 AM!

 

< span 
style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">We
 have a BLT-49 construction meeting on Wednesday evening (8/16/17) at the 
Secret BLT Lab in Sugar Land.

WA5TWT QTH

310 Lombardy

8 PM

Talk in on 146.70 Repeater (103.5 Hz tone)

What is ready to fly?

It’s time to put it all together!

Helium, Batteries, Payloads, Parachute, Predictions…

Let’s Go!

 

 

Also:

As we approach the flight of BLT-49, we need a volunteer to handle communi 
cations with the FAA.

This used to be a rather difficult job, but it is now MUCH easier.

Kirk Kendrick KK2Z has done this for many flights now and has compiled an info 
doc file.

If you would like to see the file, let me know and I will forward it to you.

If you like what you see, volunteer and become the BLT FAA Wizard for BLT-49!

If you find that you like the job, Kirk will transfer it to you, otherwise, he 
will resume after his vacation.

It is exciting to become a pivotal and critical member of the BLT Launch Team…

 

Think about it…

Request the info doc file…

Join us!

 

To The Edge of Space!

 

Andy W5ACM

http://www.w5acm.net

 

STXBLT – Celebrating 27 Years at the Edge of Space!

 

 

 

 

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Re: [BVARC] HAM RADIO DAY at the SUGARLAND SKEETERS

[Andy via BVARC]

I would prefer the previous or next home-team weekend since we are launching
a balloon on May 20th with an APRS payload floater.

Andy W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Scott Medbury via
BVARC
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2017 8:37 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: Scott Medbury 
Subject: [BVARC] HAM RADIO DAY at the SUGARLAND SKEETERS

 

Once again baseball season is upon us and the Skeeters have asked if we will
be once again be attending as a group. We have ALWAYS had fun in the past
and one of the available May dates, May 20 is also a double-header with Team
Jerseys as a give-away during the 2nd game. There are two other Saturdays in
May available.

 

Ticket prices are $14 in advance and a $10 or $20 gift card may be purchased
that may be used on Food, Gifts, or ANY drink. This includes adult
beverages.

 

Please let me know if you are interested. This could be a great kickoff for
Museum Ships and Field Day.

 

73 Scott KD5FBA

 

 

Scott Medbury

16802 Aprilmont Drive

Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941

smedb...@windstream.net  

 

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Re: [BVARC] Bill - KG5FQX

[Andy via BVARC]

Which Satellite? AO-50?

Andy W5ACM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bill Dillon via BVARC
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 9:46 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Bill Dillon 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Bill - KG5FQX

 

Likewise, great to get you in the log book Allen!

 

73 de Bill, KG5FQX

 

On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 6:52 PM, Allen F. Mattis via BVARC  > wrote:

Bill - KG5FQX:

Nice to work you via satellite this evening.

Hv a great week end.

BVARV folks please remember that our club has a significant presence on 
satellite ham radio.

Allen


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Re: [BVARC] Visit from Pearland Code Enforcement

[Andy via BVARC]

When I lived in Pearland, my neighbors thought that my 54’ crank-up tower 
messed with their TV reception. Perhaps you need some verticals around the 
periphery along the fence line…

Andy W5ACM

Andrew MacAllister | T +1 713 827 4334
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Ravi Patrick Ratnala 
via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 4:05 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Ravi Patrick Ratnala
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Visit from Pearland Code Enforcement

Kinda makes you want to put up a 100' tower, doesn't it?

"How do y'all like me NOW?!"

;-)

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 28, 2016, at 4:01 PM, Bill Crowell, N4HPG via BVARC 
> wrote:
Howdy All,

I was just chillin’ and watching a YouTube video on gunsmithing a Remington 700 
when there was a knock on my door.

It was the nice lady from Code Enforcement. Evidently, someone had complained 
that I had “electrical wires” all over my back yard. I told her that I have a 
wire antenna and that all connections are per NEC and that anything else was 
subject to FCC jurisdiction. I showed her the surge suppressors where the 
feedlines enter the house - this is a legitimate item for NEC.

Gotta wonder why I’m feeling so much love.

73

Bill

Bill Crowell, N4HPG
Pearland, TX
n4...@comcast.net
I prefer to live a life of galvanic isolation.

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Re: [BVARC] 73 magazine

[Andy via BVARC]

Either.
Both lines are VERY short!

Andrew MacAllister | T +1 713 827 4334
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Dwayne Jones via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 10:36 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Dwayne Jones
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 73 magazine

Does the autograph line form to the right or left?
Dwayne
KB5YTA

On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 9:52 AM, Andy via BVARC 
<bvarc@bvarc.org<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
Check out the cover on the October 1998 issue…

73 de Andy W5ACM

Andrew MacAllister | T +1 713 827 4334<tel:%2B1%20713%20827%204334>
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org<mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>] On 
Behalf Of Skip Milton via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 5:02 AM
To: Jeffrey Carson; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Skip Milton
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 73 magazine

This site also works:

https://archive.org/details/73-magazine?=-downloads=2

WG9O, Skip

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Carson via 
BVARC
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 7:18 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Jeffrey Carson
Subject: [BVARC] 73 magazine

Found this stash of old 73 magazines. Thought i'd share.
http://www.arimi.it/storia/73-ham-radio/

Being a new ham, i'm amazed at how expensive this hobby must have been back in 
the 70s. Fun to look at all the old ads.

Jeffrey Carson
KF5ONT

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Re: [BVARC] 73 magazine

[Andy via BVARC]

Check out the cover on the October 1998 issue…

73 de Andy W5ACM

Andrew MacAllister | T +1 713 827 4334
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Skip Milton via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 5:02 AM
To: Jeffrey Carson; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Skip Milton
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 73 magazine

This site also works:

https://archive.org/details/73-magazine?=-downloads=2

WG9O, Skip

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Carson via 
BVARC
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 7:18 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Jeffrey Carson
Subject: [BVARC] 73 magazine

Found this stash of old 73 magazines. Thought i'd share.
http://www.arimi.it/storia/73-ham-radio/

Being a new ham, i'm amazed at how expensive this hobby must have been back in 
the 70s. Fun to look at all the old ads.

Jeffrey Carson
KF5ONT
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Re: [BVARC] GREAT HOUSTON HANFEST

[Andy via BVARC]

I was very impressed by the efforts of the Boy Scouts to see all of the superb 
events on Saturday.

We talked about high-altitude balloons.

We showed video of our BLT and other young balloon enthusiast balloon flights.

We listened to the latest Ham Radio Satellite voice downlinks.



Yes. It was an EXCELLENT event!



73 de Andy W5ACM




From: BVARC [bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] on behalf of GMuller885--- via BVARC 
[bvarc@bvarc.org]
Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 10:21 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: gmuller...@aol.com
Subject: [BVARC] GREAT HOUSTON HANFEST

Holly Gothem Batman:
   What a SHOW. Friday was a BLOW OUT, 97 by my last count, to practice 
soldering and was only capped by Saturdays Spectacular Show.  I would like to 
thank all the volunteers and organizers that helped put this Show on the road 
and for those that didn't volunteer, oh well you missed a fun time and a great 
opportunity to support YOUR  club. Remember the benefits you receive from your 
club are based on how well the SHOW does.

Gerald Muller K9GEM
BVARC Board Member at Large
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[BVARC] ★★ BLT-42.1 Made it within range of APRS Station ED1ZAO-3 in Spain! ★★

[Andy via BVARC]

BLT Team,

It appears that BLT-42.1 has landed just short of the coast of Spain.
A storm in the area may have deposited a bit too much water on our payload and 
balloon.

Congratulations to Flight Wizards John AB5SS and Dan W5DH!
This has been a fantastic accomplishment in design, construction and execution.
AND all of the work and precursor flights that Thomas KT5TK did have really 
paid off.

Can we do it again on March 19th from the Greater Houston Hamfest?

Come out to the GHHF and see!

Be sure to check out the flight of BLT-42.1 at http://www.w5acm.net/b421.html


73 de Andy W5ACM

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BLT-42.1 - The Superbowloon Flight from Buffalo Trace Ranch in Oklahoma!



http://www.w5acm.net/b421.html





STXBLT - Celebrating 25 Years at the Edge of Space!

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[BVARC] South Sandwich and South Georgia

[Andy via BVARC]

South Georgia coming up!

January 28 - Antonio EA5RM – VP8STI/VP8SGI Chief Pilot – informs that the 
VP8SGI team expects to arrive early tomorrow to Husvik Bay, South Georgia. If 
everything goes well, they will be on the air tomorrow afternoon, South Georgia 
time.
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Re: [BVARC] k5p palmayra atoll

[Andy via BVARC]

Just got this list from WA5LHM.
Looks like the DX season is heating up!

1/12 – 1/21 South Cook IslandE51J

1/12 – 1/25 Palmyra Island   K5P

1/17 – 1/25 South Sandwich Island   VP8STI  Biggie

2/1 – 2/9  South Georgia Island  VP8SGI Biggie

2/14 – 2/19 Faulkland IslandVP8IDX

2/18 – 2/24 Tonga Island   A35T  several 
central texas hams going on this one of the is Madison Jones W5MJ

3/20 – 4/10 Heard Island   VK0EK   
Biggie

Andy W5ACM

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From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 11:00 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB; Houston ECHO Society
Cc: Bruce
Subject: [BVARC] k5p palmayra atoll

if you are one of those that need the dxcc entity kh5, palmayra atoll, they are 
operational now as k5p.

good luck

73...bruce


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Re: [BVARC] FAA Battery Regulations

[Andy via BVARC]

Very useful information! Thanks!

Note that they are constantly updating the rules and restrictions concerning 
batteries.

Andy W5ACM

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From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Travis Burgess via 
BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 10:08 AM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Travis Burgess
Subject: [BVARC] FAA Battery Regulations

This was found in an HF Pack group post.  See attachment.

Travis
K5HTB

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Re: [BVARC] FAA Battery Regulations

[Andy via BVARC]

Just checked the website noted in the document.
New updates on E-cigs, fuel cells, etc.
Always changing...

Andrew MacAllister | T +1 713 827 4334
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 10:34 AM
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Cc: Bruce
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FAA Battery Regulations

been around for a long long time. similar to what the post office uses.

73...bruce

On 10/13/2015 10:08 AM, Travis Burgess via BVARC wrote:
This was found in an HF Pack group post.  See attachment.

Travis
K5HTB


Please note: No trees were killed in the sending of this message.
However a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.






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Re: [BVARC] Those Confusing Numbers

[Andy via BVARC]

Greatly appreciated!
Andy W5ACM

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 11, 2015, at 8:43 AM, Jeffrey Carson via BVARC 
> wrote:

Good find!


From: Travis Burgess via BVARC >
To: "bvarc@bvarc.org" 
>
Cc: Travis Burgess >
Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2015 7:33 AM
Subject: [BVARC] Those Confusing Numbers

This was posted today on the GQRP Yahoo group.

Travis
K5HTB

--


Hello Group ...


The propagation figures can be confusing and so here is a quick explanation:






HF Propagation Terms Explained If you are looking for overly technical 
explanations, this might not be the best read for you, I like to keep things 
simple. It’s possible that the information presented may not be completely 
accurate, it’s only my interpretation of lots of things that I have read, or 
heard. I can say that I have used this understanding of HF Propagation, 
balanced against real monitoring over a number of years and found that what I 
think should be happening looking at the numbers is usually about right. I do 
however urge you to delve a bit deeper than this so you might better understand 
HF Propagation.


SOLAR FLUX INDEX or SFI

SFI is a figure derived from the number of active sunspots visible on the face 
of the sun based on observations of thermal and radio noise received at a 
wavelength of 10.7cm. (2.8GHz). Thermal noise is related directly to the amount 
of plasma trapped in the magnetic field in active regions of the sun, this is 
related to the amount of magnetic flux generated by these active regions. The 
higher the SFI the better for dx'ing on the higher HF bands.


SUNSPOTS

A SUNSPOT is an area of intense magnetic activity on the surface of the sun 
which is cooler than the rest of the sun’s surface. Sunspots are vital for 
long distance radio communications, linked as they are to the ionisation level 
of the F layer. The more active sunspot groups, the more sunspots the better 
the dx'ing on the higher HF bands.


SMOOTHED SUNSPOT NUMBER or SSN

When we plot the daily sunspot numbers, it's goes up and down all over the 
place. so smart people came up with a way to average out the bumps, called 
smoothing, which gives us the SMOOTHED SUNSPOT NUMBER or SSN. In the years 
where there are few sunspots, propagation on the higher bands can be 
nonexistent. It's not all bad news though as things on the low bands tend to 
improve with decline in solar activity. Again larger SSN numbers mean better 
conditions on the higher HF bands.


SOLAR CYCLE

Every 11 years or so the sun goes through a cycle of events. At the start of 
this cycle, some new sunspots begin to show up on the blank solar disc. With 
this first few sunspots things start to improve on the higher HF bands. More 
and more sunspot groups show up over the years of the cycle, with continuing 
improvements in HF activity. 11 years for the cycle is just an average, really 
it can be from 9 to over 15 years. Solar activity refers to a combination of 
the amount of sunspots, and the solar geomagnetic activity's effect on the 
earth's magnetic field. For the higher HF bands more sunspots usually means 
improved conditions.


A and K INDEX

When talking about the solar cycle the numbers are based on smoothed numbers, 
this means the monthly average rather than the figures for each day. Using 
'smoothed' numbers gives more accurate results, daily solar activity varies 
dramatically, making accurate results difficult. A and K INDEX are measurements 
of the magnetic field activity that are used in predictions.

The K index is a reading of the magnetic activity as compared to a quiet day 
made from various locations. This index in the range 0-9. The K index is the 
average of of these readings.

K = 0 Inactive
K = 1 Very quiet
K = 2 Quiet
K = 3 Unsettled
K = 4 Active
K = 5 Minor storm
K = 6 Major storm
K = 7 Severe storm
K = 8 Very severe storm
K = 9 Extremely severe storm
The A index relates to geomagnetic stability and is calculated from K indices 
for the previous day.
A = 0 - 7 Quiet
A = 8 - 15 Unsettled
A = 16 - 29 Active
A = 30 - 49 Minor storm
A = 50 - 99 Major storm
A = 100 - 400 Severe storm


A quick example of the A & K numbers


If we are waiting for excellent conditions on the HF bands, then we are looking 
A and K indices of 0 lasting for a few days. Combined with a high SFI.

If your interests are the lower HF bands, low A and K indices with very low SFI 
numbers would be the go.


In the real world generally propagation conditions are OK when the A index is 
10 or lower, and the K index is 3 or lower and the SFI above 90.


However there are countless stories about surprises on supposedly dead bands.


Basically:

The A index [ LOW is GOOD ]
· 1 to 6 best
· 7 to 9 is OK
· 11 or more not so good

Re: [BVARC] Presentation Reference Sheet -- Antennas: Tools for Design, Building and Troubleshooting

[Andy via BVARC]

Excellent.
Thanks,
Andy W5ACM

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From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 10:33 AM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Cc: rhil...@sdicgm.com
Subject: [BVARC] Presentation Reference Sheet -- Antennas: Tools for Design, 
Building and Troubleshooting

The reference sheet that was handed out last night for the presentation is 
available at BVARC on line, thanks to NU5K.

Find the PDF here:September's Meeting Talk, Antennas by 
W5RH

Take some time and look at those 2 videos about Standing Waves.  Quite 
enlightening, even for us Old Timers.

73...Rick - W5RH


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Re: [BVARC] Airline pilot after ops maintenance review

[Andy via BVARC]

Circulator is functioning well.

Andrew MacAllister | T +1 713 827 4334
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 8:19 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Bruce
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Airline pilot after ops maintenance review

this has been circulating for years.

73...bruce

On 7/21/2015 10:50 PM, Bob Hawkins via BVARC wrote:
Even though it is not ham radio related,  this is good for a laugh.


Bob Hawkins

From: Amer [mailto:7474...@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 4:19 PM
Subject: Fwd: Too funny



ENJOY







Just in case you needed a laugh: Remember it takes a college degree to fly a 
plane, but only a high school diploma to fix one; that's reassurance to those 
of us who fly routinely.

After every flight, UPS pilotsfill out a form, called a 'gripe sheet,' which 
tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft.
The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and 
then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.

Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some 
actual maintenance complaints submitted by UPS pilots (marked with a P) and the 
solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.

By the way, UPS is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an 
accident

P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
*
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
*
P: Something loose in cockpit
S: Something tightened in cockpit
*
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.
*
P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
*
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.
*
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
*
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.
*
P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
*
P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.
*
P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search
*
P: Aircraft handles funny. (I love this one!)
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right and be serious.
*
P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
*
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
*
And the best one for last
*
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on 
something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from the midget























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Re: [BVARC] Final Field Day Score

[Andy via BVARC]

I am expecting some serious Sat QSO counts for BVARC next year...

You folks have the ops and experience to get after it next year.

Andy W5ACM

...still on tap for W5MSQ FD...




From: BVARC [bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] on behalf of Scott Medbury via BVARC 
[bvarc@bvarc.org]
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2015 10:58 PM
To: kk...@arrl.net; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Cc: Scott Medbury
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Final Field Day Score

No satellite QSOs. Could not get into SO-50 with 5 watts. No one was set up to 
use FO-29 or other SSB birds.

Scott KD5FBA


Scott Medbury
16802 Aprilmont Drive
Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941
smedb...@windstream.net

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via BVARC
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2015 9:46 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Bruce
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Final Field Day Score

how many satellite contacts were there?

73...bruce

On 7/10/2015 5:29 PM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC wrote:
ARRL Field Day

Call: KK5W
Operator(s): MANY (33)
Station: KK5W

Class: 8A LP
QTH: Richmond, TX
Operating Time (hrs): 24

Summary:
Band  CW Qs  Ph Qs  Dig Qs

  160: 0  0  0
   80:   197  0  0
   40:   676355 45
   20:  1067179149
   15:   684 77 18
   10:   223387  8
6: 0181  0
2: 0  0  0
  222: 0  0  0
  432: 0  0  0
  903: 0  0  0
  1.2: 0  0  0
  2.3: 0  0  0
  3.4: 0  0  0
  5.7: 0  0  0
  10G: 0  0  0
  24G: 0  0  0

Total:  2847   1179220  Total Score = 17,502

Club: BVARC

Comments:

Total score includes GOTA plus bonus points totaling 1830.
QSO totals are after dupes are removed.

This is our best Field Day score ever! Thanks to all who set-up, tore-down,
provided food and operated. Thanks also to the Richmond Fire Department for the
use of their training facility.

FD co-coordinators were Mike N5MT and Mike N5VCX

Allen N5XZ


Posted using 3830 Score Submittal Forms at: http://www.3830scores.com/

See FD article by N5MT in July issue of TDXS Bullsheet newsletter at 
www.tdxs.orghttp://www.tdxs.org


Allen R. Brier N5XZ
1515 Windloch Lane
Richmond, Texas 77406-2553
(281) 342-1882 (Home)
(713) 705-4801 (Cell)





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Re: [BVARC] Morse code

[Andy via BVARC]

First you must translate from Balochi…

Andrew MacAllister | T +1 713 827 4334
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 3:30 PM
To: 'Yahoo!'; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'; 'Jonathan Guthrie'
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Morse code

Well, Ross, if it does say that then I quit Ham Radio.   All gear for sale 
immediately   HI


Subject: Re: [BVARC] Morse code

It read -
I'ed /reather/walk/than/than/drive/your/car.

From Ross - W5HFF
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Re: [BVARC] Morse code

[Andy via BVARC]

If you look at the supposed message, “I'd rather walk than drive your car”, and 
simultaneously listen, you can almost hear some of the letters in there. As a 
Russian coworker once said to me after I had tried to say Hello, my name is 
Andy in Russian... I can understand you, but it is not very good. This stuff 
however, is more like EVPs on Coast to Coast AM... imagination rules...



Andy W5ACM




From: BVARC [bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] on behalf of Theresa via BVARC 
[bvarc@bvarc.org]
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 6:18 PM
To: Scott Royall; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Morse code


Theresa Williams
KE5MUX



On Tuesday, June 23, 2015 4:51 PM, Scott Royall via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org 
wrote:


Touché.

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jon Noxon via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 16:44
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Morse code

See 
http://www.autonews.com/article/20150610/RETAIL03/150619979/dodge-brothers-return-in-a-new-set-of-ads

Towards the bottom…

Jon / KF5TFJ

On Jun 23, 2015, at 10:24 AM, Dwayne Jones via BVARC 
bvarc@bvarc.orgmailto:bvarc@bvarc.org wrote:

Ok you CW folks. What is the code in this ad saying?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1of61-GQqo
Dwayne
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My fav commercial with CW in it
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Re: [BVARC] Recommendation Needed -- 2 Meter Mobile

[Andy via BVARC]

Perhaps saying that the manual could use some improvements is an understatement!

True, I doubt if I would want it for a motorcycle… but in the Prius, it has 
been just fine.
I did not use any software or other external methods to program it.
It was ‘entertaining” to set up various functions.
BTW: The time-out timer defaults to 30 seconds.
That was the first thing I changed.

Fun cheap throw-down rig.
I would get another, and most of the eham reviews on it really aren’t that 
harse.
Overall it got 3.2/5.

Andy C6ACM

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From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Dwayne Jones via BVARC
Sent: Friday, June 05, 2015 10:40 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Recommendation Needed -- 2 Meter Mobile

Reviews on the Leixen W 898 are not good. That is why there is not one already 
on the Goldwing motorcycle.

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11817
Dwayne
KB5YTA

On Fri, Jun 5, 2015 at 10:13 AM, Andy via BVARC 
bvarc@bvarc.orgmailto:bvarc@bvarc.org wrote:
This 10W (max) Chinese Leixen VV-898 $135 dual-band mobile xcvr is so small, it 
is about the size of some front panels. I’ve been running it for a few months 
now.
It actually works OK and sounds excellent on the air.
The manual could use some improvements though…

Andy W5ACM

http://www.radioddity.com/us/mobile-radio-transceiver/car-mobile-transceiver/leixen/lx-898-mobile-radio-60db-4w-10w-dtmf-vehicle-mobile-dual-band-transceiver-136-174-400-470mhz.html


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From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.orgmailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On 
Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Friday, June 05, 2015 8:51 AM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Subject: [BVARC] Recommendation Needed -- 2 Meter Mobile

Is there a 2 Meter FM (ONLY)  Mobile radio with front panel separation?   I 
don’t need the other bands or modes, just 2 Meters - FM, but mounting the head 
only would be great.

Any recommendations welcome.   Thanks…Rick – W5RH

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Re: [BVARC] Skeeters

[Andy via BVARC]

They just now postponed to Monday at 6:05 as a double header!!!

C U all there!!

Andy W5ACM

Sent from my iPhone

 On May 30, 2015, at 6:00 PM, Allen F Mattis via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote:
 
 Anita and I will pass on the game.  We have had almost an inch of rain in the 
 last 30 minutes and multiple nearby lightning strikes. Our electric power 
 flickered and briefly went out twice.
 
 
 
 At 05:28 PM 5/30/2015, Nathan Vessey via BVARC wrote:
 Scott , it's about to be toad strangling rain in a very short time.  We will 
 not be there!   But we will come again another time!
 
 Nathan Vessey
 
 
 On May 30, 2015, at 5:26 PM, gmuller885 via BVARC 
 mailto:bvarc@bvarc.orgbvarc@bvarc.org wrote:
 
 Scott:
   Raining like a cow pxg on a flat rock. Lightning is real heavy. Will 
 not be there. Just consider it a donation to the Skeeters.
 
 
 
 Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy® Note 4.
 
 
  Original message 
 From: Scott Medbury via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.orgbvarc@bvarc.org
 Date: 05/29/2015 10:43 PM (GMT-06:00)
 To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
 mailto:bvarc@bvarc.orgbvarc@bvarc.org
 Subject: [BVARC] Skeeters
 
 For anyone wanting to know, The Skeeters game is still on. The won tonight 
 7 to 1.
 
 
 
 If there is a rainout, you will be able to exchange your tickets for any 
 available game. Typically they will try to get the game in. Only if it is 
 raining heavily and lightning have they ever called before game time. If 
 they do, I will post to the reflector.
 
 
 
 73 ... Scott KD5FBA
 
 
 
 
 
 Scott Medbury
 
 16802 Aprilmont Drive
 
 Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941
 
 mailto:smedb...@windstream.netsmedb...@windstream.net
 
 
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Re: [BVARC] Amateur Radio TV??

[Andy via BVARC]

Hi Bruce, Ralph and BVARC,



Tragically the Houston Amateur Television Society, HATS, shut down all 
operations several years ago. However, a number of us continue with ATV 
experiments via High Altitude Balloon flights. We have a dinner meeting this 
coming Wednesday evening (May 13, 2015) at Buffalo Wild Wings on I-10 W, just a 
few hundred yards east of Bunker Hill and I-10 W (south side of I-10 W) at 5:30 
PM. Instructions on how to subscribe to the South Texas Balloon Launch Team 
remailer can be found at the bottom of the front page of http://www.w5acm.net .



This Wednesday we will be discussing the schedule for the August 15th launch of 
BLT-42.

BLT-42 will fly DVB-T UHF ATV, and several other curious payloads.

KT5TK will be showing how to run and use DL-FLdigi.

Local free WiFi at BWW is available.

Bring a laptop and 70-cm SSB receiver, or appropriate UHF dongle with SDR and 
participate.



The Second Baptist School will be flying a balloon from Brenham on May 20th.

They need launch and chase support for the flight.

There will be 2M APRS and 70-cm digital data with digital imaging, decodable 
via DL-FLdigi.

Get a preview of this SW from th UK High Altitude Society at 
https://ukhas.org.uk/projects:dl-fldigi .



If you have any questions, my best email is 
andrew.macallis...@emerson.commailto:andrew.macallis...@emerson.com with a 
copy to w5...@amsat.orgmailto:w5...@amsat.org .



73 de Andy W5ACM



BTW: it's the 145.47 MHz repeater.




From: BVARC [bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] on behalf of Bruce via BVARC 
[bvarc@bvarc.org]
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2015 9:00 PM
To: ke5...@sbcglobal.net; bvarc@bvarc.org
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Amateur Radio TV??

contact andy, w5acm, there is a whole group of people doing amateur tv on 
2.4gig. there is also a houston repeater for it.

w5...@amsat.org

or catch him after the houston amsat net ends at 9pm tuesdays on 146.47 
repeater.

73...bruce

Sent from my iPhone

At May 10, 2015, 8:30:20 PM, Ralph (home) via BVARC'bvarc@bvarc.org' wrote:
I am interested in learning about amateur radio TV.
MMSSTV is nice for “postcards”, but what about live video?
Is there anyone in the Houston area that does ATV?
KE5HDF
Ralph

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Re: [BVARC] Psychosomatic / Technical Question

[Andy via BVARC]

LIKE...

Andrew MacAllister | T +1 713 827 4334
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Travis Burgess via 
BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 2:15 PM
To: Ron Litt; bvarc@bvarc.org
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Psychosomatic / Technical Question

Cone Of Satisfaction!


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To: rhil...@sdicgm.commailto:rhil...@sdicgm.com; 
bvarc@bvarc.orgmailto:bvarc@bvarc.org
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:55:57 -0500
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Psychosomatic / Technical Question
From: bvarc@bvarc.orgmailto:bvarc@bvarc.org
That's why the Cone of Satisfaction is two dimensional. It does not consider 
propagation as a factor.  During any given set of atmospheric conditions, you 
will always do at least as well or as worse than  anyone else, depending on 
your relative positions in the Cone of Satisfaction.

73,
Ron, K5HM
k5hm@gmail.commailto:k5hm@gmail.com
www.qrz.com/db/k5hmhttp://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm
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Excelsior!

From: rhil...@sdicgm.commailto:rhil...@sdicgm.com [mailto:rhil...@sdicgm.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 1:31 PM
To: 'K5HM'; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Subject: RE: [BVARC] Psychosomatic / Technical Question

You have a 3rd factor that is out of the control of the 
Amateur..Propagation...you can have 10K ERP watts at 250 feet and still 
not get through.

But with all 3 factors working together you will actually have a Cornucopia of 
Satisfaction

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of K5HM via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 8:51 AM
To: rhil...@sdicgm.commailto:rhil...@sdicgm.com; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO 
CLUB'
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Psychosomatic / Technical Question

Does it really matter?  If a person believes that a FOUR times increase in 
power makes a difference then,  it makes a difference.  This is the doctrine of 
perceived value.  It has been used by every salesman since the invention of 
the wheel.

Amplifier manufacturers do not talk about the measly one S-unit increase or a 
tiny  6 DB increase?  No, they talk about hundreds of watts, thousands of 
watts.  Bigger is better, no matter what.

Remember, K5HM's Theorem of Ham Radio Satisfaction.  There only two important 
measurements.  Antenna height in feet and Power in watts.  If you have plenty 
of both, all other measurements take care of themselves. See attached chart.  
You want to be in the Cone of Satisfaction.

73,
Ron, K5HM
k5hm@gmail.commailto:k5hm@gmail.com
www.qrz.com/db/k5hmhttp://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm
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Excelsior!

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 7:51 AM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Psychosomatic / Technical Question

All,

The responses have been fantastic...from full technical diatribes to 
psycho-analysis you're just hearing things. ;-)

I sincerely appreciate all that commented.  I will put together a comprehensive 
e-mail outlining all that was said, so we will have that on record.  You have 
answered my question from all angles and provided me with 1) the technical 
fodder for the slides in my SWR talk; 2) a definite change in my amplifier 
set-up; and 3) the possibility of a new presentation -- Tube-type Linear 
Amplifiers - Good Reasons to Overdrive Them  or  When Compression Sets In - 
Take a Powder How about  Feeling Compressed?  We hear Ya!

TNX ES 73Rick - W5RH
==


I am working on a presentation about losses within the antenna system and have 
come across a question that I have always wanted to ask.

-- Why does going from 100 watts (barefoot) to 400 watts (adding a linear) 
seem to make such a big difference in on air performance/audio punch etc.?

My observations -- Even though it is only  x 4 -- 6dB - one S-unit -- it 
sounds like, most times, a larger jump.
Sometimes the receiver indicates a larger jump too, S-meter wise, which 
points to a receive chain performance issue - non linear AGC gain response.   I 
am guessing here.

Anyone care to voice some insight?

Thanks and 73.Rick - W5RH

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Re: [BVARC] Psychosomatic / Technical Question

[Andy via BVARC]

When you stand out above the masses (even if just slightly), you get noticed.
It has certainly worked for me!
The SB-200 seems to make a LOT of difference when the pileup gets tough...

Andy W5ACM

High School = 2 el wide-spaced 20M quad @65'  + FOUR 813's in grounded grid...


From: BVARC [bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] on behalf of TJ via BVARC 
[bvarc@bvarc.org]
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 6:04 PM
To: Jon Noxon; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: rhil...@sdicgm.com
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Psychosomatic / Technical Question

I know I am new to this hobby but it seem to me that when you double the power 
(3db) then double again, you would have a very noticeable difference.

Just thoughts from a new ham.

KG5GLX
Tom Johnson

Sent from my iPhone

 On Apr 13, 2015, at 4:26 PM, Jon Noxon via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote:

 How ‘bout this:

 Stronger signals do affect (or is it effect?) the ALC and “push” the noise 
 level down. Sometimes all it takes is that extra S-unit. The acoustic result 
 is a signal that seems much louder, since the brain deals with less noise. 
 Try fiddling with the RF gain control for a similar noise reduction.

 You did not say if you were dealing with CW or Phone, although Willie C. is 
 holding a sign.

 Jon - KF5TFJ


 On Apr 13, 2015, at 2:48 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote:

 I am working on a presentation about losses within the antenna system and 
 have come across a question that I have always wanted to ask.

 -- Why does going from 100 watts (barefoot) to 400 watts (adding a linear) 
 “seem” to make such a big difference in on air performance/audio punch etc.?

 My observations -- Even though it is only  x 4 -- 6dB – one S-unit -- it 
 “sounds” like, most times, a larger jump.
Sometimes the receiver indicates a larger jump too, S-meter wise, 
 which points to a receive chain performance issue – non linear AGC gain 
 response.   I am guessing here.

 Anyone care to voice some insight?

 Thanks and 73…..Rick – W5RH

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Re: [BVARC] cocos on ssb 20 m!

[Andy via BVARC]

Got him on 20M SSB about 30 minutes ago!

Andy W5ACM




From: BVARC [bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] on behalf of Scott Medbury via BVARC 
[bvarc@bvarc.org]
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2015 8:56 PM
To: 'Bill Stone'; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Subject: Re: [BVARC] cocos on ssb 12 m

Way to go Bill!

Scott KD5FBA


Scott Medbury
16802 Aprilmont Drive
Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941
smedb...@windstream.net

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bill Stone via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2015 3:33 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Subject: [BVARC] cocos on ssb 12 m

worked Cocos SSB @ 21:26 UTC with 100 watts. 24.950 up 8 signal clear with 10M 
v-quad and ten tec tuner. Not a huge pile up
They will be on island less than 48 hrs left.
73 Bill WS5H
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Re: [BVARC] Tonight on TV

[Andy via BVARC]

Agreed – Most interesting!
Thanks,
Andy W5ACM

Andrew MacAllister | T +1 713 827 4334
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of William Wheeleds via 
BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2015 7:58 AM
To: Theresa; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Tonight on TV

Thanks, the show was good.

Bill AE5SA

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 3, 2015, at 6:10 PM, Theresa via BVARC 
bvarc@bvarc.orgmailto:bvarc@bvarc.org wrote:
Tonight on American Hero's Channel (AHCH)
How We Got Here:  Morse Code Connects Us All History. (2015) Samuel Morse 
works to perfect the electromagnetic telegraph system.
Re-play at midnight.

Theresa Williams
KE5MUX
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Re: [BVARC] 2013 ARRL Ten Meter Contest

[Andy via BVARC]

Congratulations!!!

Andy W5ACM | T +1 713 827 4334

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From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Glenn Anderson via 
BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 7:42 AM
To: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Subject: [BVARC] 2013 ARRL Ten Meter Contest

  Look what came in the mail yesterday.

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Re: [BVARC] S01WS Western Sahara

[Andy via BVARC]

Yes, you are correct about the name, but the location is in CA.

Best Western Sahara
Address: 825 W Hobsonway, Blythe, CA 92225
Phone:(800) 780-7234javascript:void(0)
Hotel class: 2 stars


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From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 4:31 PM
To: 'Rick Hiller'; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Subject: Re: [BVARC] S01WS Western Sahara

Oh...that was the Best Western Sahara, sorry for the confusion.

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 4:24 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Subject: Re: [BVARC] S01WS Western Sahara

I thought that was a hotel in Las Vegas...the Western Sahara.???

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of K5HM via BVARC
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 4:16 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Subject: [BVARC] S01WS Western Sahara

24.957 Simplex

Western Sahara fabled in story and song on the air now.

73,
Ron, K5HM
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Re: [BVARC] arrl auction

[Andy via BVARC]

Go for it… It even comes with a microphone at that price…
W5ACM

Andrew MacAllister | T +1 713 827 4334
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2014 10:55 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Subject: [BVARC] arrl auction

the arrl auction started this morning. i just happened to find this really 
slick radio. a
Hilberling PT-8000A MF, HF and VHF Transceiver. comes with designer front 
panels. uh huh.

http://arrl.auctionanything.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detailAuction_uid1=368

i was thinking of bidding on it but might get into trouble with the xyl.

73...bruce


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Re: [BVARC] TX7G - Marquesas Island - South Pacific

[Andy via BVARC]

Ah! I wish I had done that years ago, but missed it.
The opportunity is back and they sound excellent.
Andy W5ACM


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From: Bruce [mailto:kk...@arrl.net]
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2014 12:09 AM
To: MacAllister, Andrew [PROCESS/DAN/HOU]; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Subject: Re: [BVARC] TX7G - Marquesas Island - South Pacific

is this something special? i have it on 10/15/17/20 phone and cw from years 
ago. is it a new country due to some reorganization that i now need to work 
again?

73...bruce

On 10/19/2014 11:33 PM, Andy via BVARC wrote:

Lots of activity on multiple bands.

Don't miss it!

Andy W5ACM






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[BVARC] TX7G - Marquesas Island - South Pacific

[Andy via BVARC]

Lots of activity on multiple bands.

Don't miss it!

Andy W5ACM


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Re: [BVARC] Best buys in portable generators?

[Andy via BVARC]

WA5WOD was on the end of the list for power-line repairs after Ike. His 2KW 
Honda did wonders (window unit and regular refrigerator). My el-cheapo Harbor 
Freight generator was fine for a few days of keeping the freezer frozen and 
running things like the electric chain saw, but WA5WOD went two weeks before 
power was restored. The Honda was stellar. Enough said... If I could afford a 
Honda, I would get one... Perhaps I should consider the consequences of NOT 
having one...



Andy W5ACM




From: BVARC [bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] on behalf of Keith Dutson via BVARC 
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Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2014 8:56 PM
To: 'McClure, Rob K'; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Best buys in portable generators?

Rob,

This is an excellent question.

First, let me congratulate you on your new Woodville acquisition.  Is it going 
to be a retirement property?

The generator you likely want is the Honda 2KW unit.  There is an ad in QST 
every month offering it for a special price to hams.  It is much more than a 
generator.  It also includes an inverter that yields a sine wave output, 
similar to the output supplied by the local power company.  This means it is 
perfect for your radio gear.  Additionally, it is lightweight and quiet.  You 
will get spoiled by these attributes, compared to other generators in the same 
class.  Finally, there is little maintenance to perform to keep the unit in 
tip-top shape.  You will likely get 12 or more hours of operation from one tank 
of gas.

Having recommended the Honda, there may be reasons to get a different unit.  
For example, if you are looking to have a standby generator for an RV, portable 
building or small house, with appliances using 240 volts, the Honda will not do 
the job.  I bought a Briggs and Stratton Storm Responder (5500 watts 
continuous/8500 watts surge) to provide standby power for my barn (B and S 
sells a heavy duty cable for this purpose, or you can get the parts from 
Lowes).  This generator costs about the same as the Honda, but has a 240 volt 
output.  It is heavy, but rolls around fairly well on hard ground.  It always 
starts with one pull.  I keep it full of gas at all times, and add Briggs and 
Stratton fuel preservative, available at Wal-Mart.  There are enough power 
outages here to run it at least two times each year.  I found 1 ounce per 2 
gallons of gas keeps the gas fresh at least four years.  That’s how long I 
waited after hurricane Ike to drain the tank and refill with fresh gas.  I then 
burned the gas in my lawn mower without a problem.

You can find many generators that claim to compare with the above units, but 
for much less cash.  I don’t have any experience with these, but have heard 
from others that the cheap units do not last long, and usually have maintenance 
issues, something you really don’t need when there is a power outage.

73, Keith NM5G

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of McClure, Rob K via 
BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 7:31 PM
To: BVARC (bvarc@bvarc.org)
Subject: [BVARC] Best buys in portable generators?

Hello all,

Closed on my ham friendly QTH in Woodville TX and starting on Oct. 24th will 
start stringing some nice wire antennas until I can get a tower up.

I would like to back everything up with a portable generator which would also 
be nice to have for roving, and park work.

Opinions: who has the best buys in portable generators? Yamaha prices are right 
up with Honda now, but now I see Generac, Ryobi  and Hyundai all making less 
expensive but comparable output generators.

Thanks in advance for your input.

73, Rob, KC5RET


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Re: [BVARC] St. Massimiliano Maria Kolbe SP3RN - Patron Saint of Amateur Radio

[Andy via BVARC]

When sending the brief QRZ to SP3RN would it be best to use CW with appropriate 
Q signals?
My German is poor and my Polish is worse…

Andy W5ACM

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Mike Brannan via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 5:37 PM
To: k5hm@gmail.com; bvarc@bvarc.org
Subject: Re: [BVARC] St. Massimiliano Maria Kolbe SP3RN - Patron Saint of 
Amateur Radio

That explains your success.

Mike Brannan
mikebra...@aol.commailto:mikebra...@aol.com
KA5OXA


-Original Message-
From: K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.orgmailto:bvarc@bvarc.org
To: 'Scott Medbury' smedb...@windstream.netmailto:smedb...@windstream.net; 
'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' bvarc@bvarc.orgmailto:bvarc@bvarc.org
Sent: Thu, Aug 14, 2014 11:21 am
Subject: Re: [BVARC] St. Massimiliano Maria Kolbe SP3RN - Patron Saint of 
Amateur Radio
So when you are stuck in a big pile up or you just can’t get that antenna to 
tune up, you might say a brief QRZ to St. Masimilliano, SP3RN

73,
Ron, K5HM
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From: Scott Medbury 
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Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 11:08 AM
To: K5HM; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Subject: RE: [BVARC] St. Massimiliano Maria Kolbe SP3RN - Patron Saint of 
Amateur Radio

Thanks Ron. I have learned something new today. And I'm sure others are 
grateful as well.

73 ... Scott KD5FBA


Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

 Original message 
From: K5HM via BVARC
Date:08/14/2014 07:54 (GMT-06:00)
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Subject: [BVARC] St. Massimiliano Maria Kolbe SP3RN - Patron Saint of Amateur 
Radio

From DX Coffee this morning

St. Massimiliano Maria Kolbe, Patron Saint of Amateur Radio
Zduńska Wola, 8 January 1894 – Auschwitz, 14 August 1941
He is the only canonized saint to have held an amateur radio license, with the 
call sign SP3RN

Read More on St. Max
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximilian_Kolbe

73,
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Re: [BVARC] St. Massimiliano Maria Kolbe SP3RN - Patron Saint of Amateur Radio

[Andy via BVARC]

OK!
Donec eget SWR inferior.


From: K5HM [mailto:k5hm@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 7:39 AM
To: MacAllister, Andrew [PROCESS/DAN/HOU]; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Subject: RE: [BVARC] St. Massimiliano Maria Kolbe SP3RN - Patron Saint of 
Amateur Radio

Since he was a ham, he probably spoke passable English and also Latin.

73,
Ron, K5HM
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From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Andy via BVARC
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 7:34 AM
To: bvarc@bvarc.orgmailto:bvarc@bvarc.org
Subject: Re: [BVARC] St. Massimiliano Maria Kolbe SP3RN - Patron Saint of 
Amateur Radio

When sending the brief QRZ to SP3RN would it be best to use CW with appropriate 
Q signals?
My German is poor and my Polish is worse…

Andy W5ACM

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Mike Brannan via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 5:37 PM
To: k5hm@gmail.commailto:k5hm@gmail.com; 
bvarc@bvarc.orgmailto:bvarc@bvarc.org
Subject: Re: [BVARC] St. Massimiliano Maria Kolbe SP3RN - Patron Saint of 
Amateur Radio

That explains your success.

Mike Brannan
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KA5OXA


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From: K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.orgmailto:bvarc@bvarc.org
To: 'Scott Medbury' smedb...@windstream.netmailto:smedb...@windstream.net; 
'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' bvarc@bvarc.orgmailto:bvarc@bvarc.org
Sent: Thu, Aug 14, 2014 11:21 am
Subject: Re: [BVARC] St. Massimiliano Maria Kolbe SP3RN - Patron Saint of 
Amateur Radio
So when you are stuck in a big pile up or you just can’t get that antenna to 
tune up, you might say a brief QRZ to St. Masimilliano, SP3RN

73,
Ron, K5HM
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From: Scott Medbury 
[mailto:smedb...@windstream.netmailto:smedb...@windstream.net?]
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 11:08 AM
To: K5HM; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Subject: RE: [BVARC] St. Massimiliano Maria Kolbe SP3RN - Patron Saint of 
Amateur Radio

Thanks Ron. I have learned something new today. And I'm sure others are 
grateful as well.

73 ... Scott KD5FBA


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 Original message 
From: K5HM via BVARC
Date:08/14/2014 07:54 (GMT-06:00)
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Subject: [BVARC] St. Massimiliano Maria Kolbe SP3RN - Patron Saint of Amateur 
Radio

From DX Coffee this morning

St. Massimiliano Maria Kolbe, Patron Saint of Amateur Radio
Zduńska Wola, 8 January 1894 – Auschwitz, 14 August 1941
He is the only canonized saint to have held an amateur radio license, with the 
call sign SP3RN

Read More on St. Max
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximilian_Kolbe

73,
Ron, K5HM
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Re: [BVARC] w1aw/7 21.310

[Andy via BVARC]

Got him on 3530 Simplex CW with vert and 100W. No competition. He was calling 
CQ... many times...

Andy W5ACM



Now, where is the KL7?




From: BVARC [bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] on behalf of K5HM via BVARC 
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Sent: Friday, June 20, 2014 9:44 PM
To: kk...@arrl.net; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Subject: Re: [BVARC] w1aw/7 21.310

Wow! He was there and then he was gone!

73,
Ron, K5HM
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From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via BVARC
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2014 9:32 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Subject: [BVARC] w1aw/7 21.310

w1aw/7 on 21.310 simplex, loud 0230z

73...bruce


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[BVARC] W1AW/0 MN and W1AW/5 AR

[Andy via BVARC]

Got W1AW/0 MN on 40 CW and W1AW/5 AR on 80 CW.

Great sigs and serious pileups.

Ground mounted 18AVT vertical - carefully aimed...



Andy W5ACM


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