Re: [BVARC] January 2023 BVARC Newsletter

[Chris Luppens KG5BBF via BVARC]

You all can stop sending me printed version.

 

 

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Sent: Monday, January 2, 2023 8:31 PM
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Subject: [BVARC] January 2023 BVARC Newsletter

 

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Re: [BVARC] RFI

[Chris Luppens KG5BBF via BVARC]

I am in similar situation with my Ciro Marconi STEALTH magnetic loop on my 
small balcony 18 stories up.  I have ended up buying frequency specific ferrite 
devices from Palomar Engineering that allow for at least three loops of the USB 
cable to be used. Both what I have read and my experience indicates this is 
most effective. Once in a while I still have a problem with noise but I no 
longer get disconnected.  I rarely loose the connection to HRD when using it, 
but only after have been on for some time. Not sure of cause of that. I am 
fairly close to the antenna itself and only have 45-ft of  cable to get to it.  
Being in high rise I have no possibility of using a linear and live with a 100 
watts max power. 

 

Chris – KG5BBF

 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Robert Polinski via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2021 8:02 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: Robert Polinski 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] RFI

 

David, put several ferrite beads on the USB (Both ends) and the network cable & 
any other cables feeding the computer. (printer, etc) May also need a choke in 
the feedline. Robert KD5YVQ

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of David F. Reed via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2021 6:24 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org  
Cc: David F. Reed mailto:w5sv.d...@gmail.com> >
Subject: [BVARC] RFI

 

Due to some HOA C, I am confined to attic and gutter antennas for the time 
being.

I am getting a bit of RFI on occasion into my PC; it manifests itself mainly by 
apparently disconnecting the com port from Commander.  When this happens, I can 
restore functionality by selecting a different com port, and then re-selecting 
the original correct com port. 

I am grounded to a 10' ground rod about 8 ft. from the station via 2" copper 
strap. I did install ferrite beads on the USB cables at the back of the PC as 
well as on the power cord, and this has reduced the frequency of occurrence, 
but I would like to eliminate it altogether.

Any other ideas and suggestions would be most appreciated!

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Re: [BVARC] Logbook of the world has stopped working

[Chris Luppens KG5BBF via BVARC]

Had same happen to me. I did a manual file upload and it worked. A day later 
uploaded from HRD Logbook direct no problem.  Have no idea what happened but it 
cleared up. 

 

Chris Luppens

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Martin Blaise via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2021 1:48 PM
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Subject: [BVARC] Logbook of the world has stopped working

 

I can no longer sign and upload any files to LOTW. I get this message: There 
are no current callsign certificates for callsign AG5T. This station location 
cannot be used to sign a log file.

 

The only thing I did was download the newest version of TQSL. I was already 
sent certificates via email. But now everything has stopped working. Any help 
or can you to tell me who to contact at ARRL? 

 

Do not mean to be so negative, but I have had much difficulty in using the LOTW 
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Re: [BVARC] have GMRS license?

[Chris Luppens KG5BBF via BVARC]

GMRS license WPZR975, have 2 HT's and am a member of Texas GMRS Network
though I do not use if much at all. 

Chris Luppens - KG5BBF

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From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Mike Lambert via BVARC
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Cc: Mike Lambert 
Subject: [BVARC] have GMRS license?

I would like to know how many of us also have a GMRS license.

If you have a GMRS license, please send me your call sign, are you active on
the repeaters and do you have a GMRS home and/or mobile station.

73s
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Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

[Chris Luppens KG5BBF via BVARC]

A few weeks ago I started using FT8 with my IC-7300 and had no idea if my 
rooftop diamond shaped off-center dipole was even working.  Well I was 
introduced quickly to https://pskreporter.info/pskmap.html and that webpage 
lets you look at all bands and many different modes including WSPR. I saw my 
signal being seen in Japan to Chile to northern Canada and over to Spain that 
first time, so figured I was doing OK!  I think it was 20m as it was daytime, 
later in afternoon.  If you have a radio that you can connect to like an 
IC-7300 you can use program like WSJTX and use if for several different modes 
including FT8 and WSPR. This is very popular program as I have come to learn.  
Then go look at where is signal is using something like psk reporter. It is 
very revealing and fun. 

 

I did get some help and my antenna was modeled on EZNEC and it a bit of a cloud 
warmer at 80m but is not horrible overall. Considering the situation I am 
limited to, things could be a lot worse. 

 

 

Chris Luppens

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Mark Brantana via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 2:47 PM
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Cc: Mark Brantana ; Rick Hiller 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

 

I don’t know anything about WSPR. I need to study about it. 

 

I am a little bit inspired by discussions on this forum a few weeks ago. There 
seem to be a lot of unknowns making it harder for hams to get an accurate 
pattern. We are seldom able to get the antenna as high as we should, or where. 
Plus, we bend them in knarly ways. How good are these simulations given these 
challenges?

Mark 


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On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 2:34 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Comment:  Is an FSD applicable?

 

Although an FSD would provide a close-in Far Field pattern of an antenna 
antenna installation, which is very cool indeed.  Is it really necessary in the 
world of Ham Radio?

 

We already have antenna modeling software based on the NEC which is quite 
accurate, depending on the set up parameters provided, of course.   That model 
analysis provides us with a pattern and a fair amount of operational 
information.

 

But what do we (I) really want?  I want to know what and how my antenna is 
performing in the real world outside of my QTH.   Is it getting to Europe or 
VK?   When is the best time and frequency to get to Japan or South Africa?   
Questions like this are not to be answered by a FSD.

 

What we really need is a world wide system to detect our signals wherever they 
may occur.  So let's start thinking of that.  We just need a few hams on every 
continent to participateWait!  Not so fast...there is already a 
system that does this.  WSPR   and it is available from a local amateur radio 
dealer -- SOTA Beams  https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/wsprlite-classic. QST Dec 
2018 even has a review of this system. 

https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/content/QSTREVIEW.pdf 

 

Now look, I am not poo pooing the FSD concept , ideas, discussion, etc.   Very 
cool indeed to get a group of folks excited and discussing antenna stuff.   Woo 
Hoo!  I'm all for it, being the antenna phreak that I am.   I'm just taking a 
step back and seeing if it is necessary, practical or even applicable for Hams. 
  Plus, maybe some don't know about WSPR.  

 

73...Rick -- W5RH

 

   

 


 

 

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On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 1:57 PM Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Here is a good paper on this very topic.

 

https://www.narda-sts.com/en/selective-emf/srm-3006-field-strength-analyzer/eID/pd/pdce/9063/pdfr/9500/

 

have Fun,

Jeff

KC5TT

 

 

 

 

On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 1:31 PM Tom Watson via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Brilliant!  

 

On Wed, Mar 10, 2021, 12:22 AM Mark Brantana via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

OK, what is an FSD? It is a Field Strength Drone. It’s an idea I am sure others 
have had, and I don’t expect to get around to designing or patenting such a 
thing. But inventions are often just the merging of new technologies, and this 
is not much different. I don’t see any YouTubes about this or any other 
reference, so here’s the idea:

With all the capabilities of little drones I wonder if anyone has designed one 
which can carry a field strength meter and fly a grid around an antenna to 
evaluate antenna performance. The guts of my little Radio Shack FSM would have 
weighed way less than an ounce.

Ideally, the field strength meter could communicate to the base through the 
drone transmitter, reducing weight. Software at the base could link the drone 
3D location data with the FS reading. The drone would have 

Re: [BVARC] QRM in new radio setup

[Chris Luppens KG5BBF via BVARC]

Jeff Hoke was in the process of retiring and I believe he is no longer there. 
He was training his replacement though, his name is Gregory Young.

 

gregory.yo...@centerpointenergy.com 
 

Office: 713-945-6555

Mobil: 832-715-0549

 

If you can get him to come out he has all the same equipment and can run a 
spectrum analysis that could possibly help. 

Hope that helps. 

 

Chris Luppens

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Jeffrey Carson via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, February 7, 2021 8:49 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Jeffrey Carson ; Mark Brantana 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] QRM in new radio setup

 

Hello,i have had Jeff Hoke with Centerpoint come out and remediate some noise 
on a pole behind my house. Very thorough and professional.

 

His contact information:  Contact Jeff by email FIRST.

Jeff Hoke

jeff.h...@centerpointenergy.com  


Office: 713-945-6304

Mobile:  713-304-2728

 

 

On Saturday, February 6, 2021, 11:37:44 PM CST, Mark Brantana via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

Tonight I hooked up my little TH-F6A to the same antenna and got the same 
noise. I do have to test out my radio, but I am 85% convinced that it is QRM 
from a pole transformer located about 25 ft from the long end of my OFDP. This 
is a reasonably new transformer, since they replaced it about 5 years ago when 
the old one blew. Anyone have experience with getting the electric company to 
do a RFI survey?

 

On the down side, I carried my AM radio to my back yard and heard no detectable 
interference. This is turning into a real mystery. 

 

Mark

N5PRD





On Feb 3, 2021, at 6:55 PM, Gus Bernard via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

What Rick says.  Then try taking it portable, away from the QTH and power lines.

 

Gus, K5GMB

 

On Sun, Jan 31, 2021 at 7:33 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

I am reaching out for ideas on a radio issue. I have installed an IC-745 Icom 
with an MFJ-2010 offset fed dipole. The power supply is a 20A MegaWatt 
switching power supply, which is located right next to the radio. The antenna 
is under some high power-lines with the long leg 90 degrees to the power-lines. 
I used my nanoVNA to study the band SWR response, and everything looks 
reasonable, though some small adjustments may need to be made. Nothing is 
grounded as yet.

 

Here’s my problem. I am only attempting to receive at this time and I get 
consistent QRM white noise across all bands to the point where I can barely 
pick out some voices, etc. 

 

*   I am confident that the antenna is properly connected due to my antenna 
study.
*   I don’t believe the power lines are an issue, since the problem would 
likely be more isolated show up as birdies at certain frequencies.
*   The radio settings seem to all be correct according to the manual.

*   Lack of grounding, but again the white noise is generally consistant 
across the spectrum. Still, this could be the problem.
*   I have turned off my computer, so there no QRM from its power supply.
*   It does not help to have the switching power supply right next to the 
radio, but other users give good reports on this model and no QRM issues are 
mentioned.
*   I tried the radio at different times of the day on 20-m voice band, 
with the same noisy result.
*   It could be the net result of a large number of small device 
transformers, but I doubt it.
*   I turned off the wifi, and still no change.

 

Hmm… I am a little stumped. Any thoughts or ideas? Personal experiences?

 

Mark

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Re: [BVARC] Antennas -- The Stir Crazy Net

[Chris Luppens KG5BBF via BVARC]

Thanks for putting the pdf file together. This is great reference and Rick 
sends folks to it a lot I see. Probably be much better posted on the web site 
as I was  one who found them all and just printed the one  or whatever pages 
involved for each one.  This pdf a lot nicer! 

 

Chris Luppens – KG5BBF

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Gus Bernard via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 9:17 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Gus Bernard 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Antennas -- The Stir Crazy Net

 

Thanks, Rick, for this and all of your work for the club over the years.  I 
hope you don't mind that I assembled your "TRH-The Antenna" articles into one 
PDF for my library, and attached it to this post for the convenience of other 
members.

 

Gus, K5GMB

 

On Thu, Jan 28, 2021 at 7:35 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Antennas -- Some Guidance for the Neophyte

 

I was listening to the Stir Crazy Net today and the subject of antennas was 
broached.  Some claimed they knew nothing about skyhooks (but wanted to learn) 
and this note is targeted to y'all.

 

Antennas Basics -- have a look at the 9 article series I wrote for the BVARC 
Newsletter -- February to November 2015 (no April)   
http://www.bvarc.org/newsletter/201502.pdf  this url will get you started.  I 
approach things from a layman's point giving you a start to understanding.

 

Antenna Modeling -- Most of the modeling apps are based on the NEC Engine.   
L.B. Cebik, W4RNL(sk) wrote a 4 part series in QST Nov 2000 to Feb 2001.  
"Beginners Guide to Modeling with NEC".  Cebik was the the most prolific writer 
in Ham Radio (Silver is 2nd HI)

 

There are many other sources of basic antenna  and modeling information, but 
you must, and I accentuate MUST, get a firm grip on the basics of antennas in 
order to "get it".  Look, if what I write doesn't resonate with you, then, 
please, find another author that does.   There are many out there (see the list 
of references in article 9 in my BVARC newsletter series mentioned above) 

 

In summary:  I promote 2 general guidelines:

 

   1-- Antennas should always be looked at as a “system” consisting of the RF 
source (your transmitter), transmission line, matching networks (if any) and 
the load – the antenna itself.

 

   2--A firm grasp of the fundamental principles and characteristics of 
antennas and transmission lines is absolutely essential for any of it to make 
sense.  

 

Believe me, I was once where y'all are.   I am not a degreed antenna engineer, 
I am simply an antenna aficionado.   Before long you will be too.

 

GL ES 73...Rick   W5RH   rickhille...@gmail.com  
 

 

psI'd be pleased to answer any questions or requests for further guidance, 
no problem.

 

 


 

 

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Re: [BVARC] Hello, all.

[Chris Luppens KG5BBF via BVARC]

Not me!!  Happily retired! 

 

Chris Luppens

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Jayant Ramakrishnan via BVARC
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 11:55 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Jayant Ramakrishnan 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Hello, all.

 

Chris-

 

Please send me your resume.

 

Thanks

Jayant

KG5LJZ 

 

 

On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 12:22 PM Chris Heustis via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

I had the unfortunate experience of being laid off from my job before Christmas.

 

I am on the hunt, and want to use all avenues available to me.

 

My education is in mechanical engineering, and my work experience has been, 
largely, as a requisition engineer in the oil & gas company.

 

Because of the amateur radio hobby, I am also curious about expanding into 
other fields, so I won't discount other options.

 

If anyone is aware of any opportunities, it would be greatly appreciated; I can 
provide a resume on demand.

 

Thank you all for reading.

 

 

-- 

Chris Heustis

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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Meeting Tonight - Museum Ships

[Chris Luppens KG5BBF via BVARC]

Hope you record this please! 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Jeff Greer via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2021 12:41 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Jeff Greer 
Subject: [BVARC] BVARC Meeting Tonight - Museum Ships

 

All, just a reminder to join us tonight at 7 via Zoom for the BVARC meeting
and presentation on Museum Ships.

 

Topic: BVARC General Meeting

Time: Jan 14, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87925211094?pwd=b0pvNXptZ3d3bWI3aVJsYXJlRVUzZz09

 

 

Meeting ID: 879 2521 1094

Passcode: 460049

One tap mobile

+13462487799,,87925211094# US (Houston)

+12532158782,,87925211094# US (Tacoma)

 

Dial by your location

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)

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+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 879 2521 1094

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc3Cr52aYs

 

 


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Re: [BVARC] Zoom

[Chris Luppens KG5BBF via BVARC]

If you click on link and do not have Zoom it will ask you to install it. 
Easiest way to do it.  Just start a little early. 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Dwayne Jones via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10:00 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Dwayne Jones 
Subject: [BVARC] Zoom

 

If I want to watch on the laptop the meeting on zoom. Do I need to download a 
zoom app or can I just click the correct links and it will open in a browser?

 

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Re: [BVARC] Antenna wire?

[Chris Luppens KG5BBF via BVARC]

This is link to wire I got and I am VERY impressed with these guys for help. It 
is stranded and insulated. 

 

https://palomar-engineers.com/tech-support/tech-topics/ferrite-tutorials/search?keyword=antenna%20wire

 

 

 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2020 8:13 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller ; Mark Janzer ; KJ 
Anderson 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Antenna wire?

 

I’d lean toward insulated.  Keeps inter-strand noise at a minimum.  135 feet—- 
14 awg stranded at min.   Alpha Delta uses 14 solid for their fan dipoles.  So 
either way works, depending on how it is deployed.

Wireman, DX Eng and others.

GL.  Rick. RH

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On Dec 14, 2020, at 7:31 PM, Mark Janzer via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Check out:

 

https://thewireman.com/product-category/antenna-materials/antenna-wire/

 

Flex weave is nice.





On Dec 14, 2020, at 4:31 PM, KJ Anderson via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

I need input.  I want to build an additional 40M EFHW, I’m wondering if the 
group has input or guidance on the best kind of wire to use for the long wire?  
It appears that the antenna manufacturers are happy to sell me “high-grade 
antenna wire” that is nothing more than regular 14AWG wire I could get 
literally anywhere for much less; my question is- has anyone tried anything 
more exotic?  Is there a flavor of wire that works better/worse for antennas?

 

I appreciate you all.

 

~~

73 de KJ5EMP

  kj5...@arrl.net

KJ in Cypress

 


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Re: [BVARC] Antenna wire?

[Chris Luppens KG5BBF via BVARC]

All I saw was low stretch wire from Palomar engineering, which is what I
got. 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of KJ Anderson via BVARC
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2020 4:32 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: KJ Anderson 
Subject: [BVARC] Antenna wire?

 

I need input.  I want to build an additional 40M EFHW, I'm wondering if the
group has input or guidance on the best kind of wire to use for the long
wire?  It appears that the antenna manufacturers are happy to sell me
"high-grade antenna wire" that is nothing more than regular 14AWG wire I
could get literally anywhere for much less; my question is- has anyone tried
anything more exotic?  Is there a flavor of wire that works better/worse for
antennas?

 

I appreciate you all.

 

~~

73 de KJ5EMP

kj5...@arrl.net  

KJ in Cypress

 


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Re: [BVARC] Mail forwarding services?

[Chris Luppens KG5BBF via BVARC]

Somehow I would thin KJ way past #5!

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Keith NM5G via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 8:21 PM
To: ratnala...@gmail.com; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: kdut...@sbcglobal.net
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Mail forwarding services?

 

1.  Buy a hand gun.
2.  Learn how to use it.
3.  Get a handgun carry license
4.  Install security devices to let you know when someone is on your 
property.
5.  Feel secure.

 

73, Keith NM5G

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Ravi Patrick Ratnala via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 4:17 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Ravi Patrick Ratnala mailto:ratn...@ratnalalaw.com> >; Rick Hiller mailto:rickhille...@gmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Mail forwarding services?

 

Rick hit the nail on the head; since your home address was already listed with 
the FCC, the genie is already out of the bottle - for now, anyway.  It may be 
possible to scrub all those crawlers, databases, etc. eventually, by 
obfuscating now; can't hurt to try if it's important to you.

The way I avoided (most of) this myself was to list one of my business 
addresses with the FCC ULS before I ever took my Element 2 exam; my home 
address was never listed to begin with.  Maybe too late to prevent frustration 
for you, KJ, but maybe of some help to others who prefer to fly somewhat under 
the radar in the future.

73 de Ravi, N5OL

On 12/9/2020 3:56 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:

Just Google your call and see how many hits you get with and without your real 
address already.   You’ve got alot of db’s and sites to clear history on.   
FCC, arrl, linked in,  bvarc, etc.   Getting a call sign is no way to go into 
hiding, for sure. 

Good luck.   

Sent from my i-Thingamajig


On Dec 9, 2020, at 3:42 PM, Jimmy Vance via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

for $70 a year you can get a small PO Box at the post office.  I have all my 
important mail sent to the PO Box

On 12/9/2020 1:47 PM, KJ Anderson via BVARC wrote:

So here’s what I did, after consulting a few non-ham expat friends who’ve had 
to solve this same problem for other reasons.  I made an account with 
https://anytimemailbox.com and got a normal address here in Cypress, where they 
will either allow me to pick mail up, or they’ll scan it and send me an email, 
or access it via a snazzy website.  I’m still waiting for my information to 
clear, but for $10/month, I feel like this is a good way to go.

 

I’ll update the group if I have a bad experience.

 

-

KJ Anderson

253-380-2636

www.linkedin.com/in/scrumnerd   

 

 

From: BVARC    On 
Behalf Of Eddie Runner via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 10:35 AM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'   

Cc: ed...@installer.com  
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Mail forwarding services?

 

Traditionally (forever!!) hams have hade the address or contact information 
listed

Because we traded QSL CARDS which came in the mail…  It was a real thrill to 
get a mailbox full of cards 

from other hams in strange far away places…   We got yearly CALLBOOKS the size 
of giant phone books

every year so we had everyone’s current information..  I remember when I first 
got licensed I rushed out

and bought the next callbook so I could see my info in print (before the 
internet)

 

In the past 10 years or so, we have had increasing more and more hams that are 
AFRAID to publish

The address or phone numbers…  We have built into our BVARC member database 
provisions of 

Those that want to chicken out on phone number and / or address..I really 
think this is a shame though.

 

With a ham license, there really isn’t a way to hide your info anyway.. you can 
be looked up on the fcc

Webpages, or qrz, or any number of other sources…   SO WHY HIDE??   For the 
most part only other hams

Know about this stuff.. your average crook has no clue.

 

Just my 2cents

 

Eddie (NU5K)

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of KJ Anderson via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 9:28 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: KJ Anderson mailto:kj...@outlook.com> >
Subject: [BVARC] Mail forwarding services?

 

I really want to be able to use my callsign in public forums, etc., but I’m not 
keen on anyone being able to therefore look up my home address.  I know it’s 
available fairly easily through fairly conventional methods, but I just don’t 
want to add another route.  I want to be able to have something like a Po Box 
registered with the FCC on my license, that forwards all mail sent to the PO 
Box to my actual mailing (physical) address.

 

Has anyone else solved this problem?  A cursory search of the internet shows RV 
forwarding services and stuff, but wouldn’t this 

Re: [BVARC] NanoVNA (Vector Network Analyzer) Presentation by Alan Wolke, W2AEW

[Chris Luppens KG5BBF via BVARC]

This meeting is direct conflict with ARES SW meeting tonight. I have a NanoVNA 
and would love to see this, can it please be recorded?

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Gus Bernard via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:49 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Gus Bernard 
Subject: [BVARC] NanoVNA (Vector Network Analyzer) Presentation by Alan Wolke, 
W2AEW

 

Today's Wednesday, November 18 RATPAC (Dan Marler, K7REX) Zoom presentation 
will be on the NanoVNA (Vector Network Analyzer) @ 8:00 PM CST

Topic: NanoVNA (Vector Network Analyzer)
Presenter: Alan Wolke, W2AEW http://www.qrz.com/db/W2AEW  Many of you will know 
Alan from his QST articles and many YouTube videos.


Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2128884758?pwd=bDZOd1BvdU45cVpQc1FkVXNIL21EQT09

Meeting ID: 212 888 4758
Passcode: NanoVNA


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Re: [BVARC] What time is the ISS fly over tonight. 630+?

[Chris Luppens KG5BBF via BVARC]

I am in uptown and could see it most of way, nothing else visible so it is
very bright!

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 6:58 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rick Hiller 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] What time is the ISS fly over tonight. 630+?

It was 6:45 to 6:51
SW to North highest 45degrees.
It was very bright.

Thursday 5:57 to 6:06
Peak at 6:03 
224 @0 degrees to 313 @ 85 degrees
Right over top of Houston.

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