Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Didn't a BVARC MEMBER years ago take out a PERMIT in a Fort Bend County 
community to erect an antenna tower in his back yard, hire a contractor 
to drill foundation & erect a tower, & after permitted & constructed 
have a neighbor complain about the tower which IIRC was partially 
concealed by trees, to end up being taken to court & have the permit 
revoked & required to take it down..?  IIRC, the case eventually ended 
up in FEDERAL COURT, yet to spite the operator WON IN THE COURT, was not 
awarded any damages & his wife who worked for either the CITY or COUNTY 
lost her job.!


I forget the member, but recall it was subject to a BVARC CLUB MEETING.!

D. Howard Bingham

ke5apj

BTW: My solution to a 10 meter ham antenna in my APARTMENT, was to 
install a 1/2 wave 10m Di-pole inside my apartment along back wall 
ceiling & enjoyed many QSO's on 10m & was an active participant on 10-10 
SHOT NET ..


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On 3/31/2022 12:22 PM, Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via BVARC wrote:


I'm not saying anything.  I asked a question.

I've heard that you're supposed to get a permit before constructing a 
tower, even in the country.  Is that true?  I have no idea.


A permit is just a piece of paper.  I don't really care about it 
because it probably doesn't matter.  What does matter is whether or 
not you took appropriate care in the design of your tower and 
antenna.  Truth be told, I don't really care about that, either, but 
you should.  Look, the human race has spent many hundreds of years 
figuring out how to make tall things that don't fall over.  To that 
end, techniques have been established for constructing towers (just to 
pick an example at random) that aren't likely to fall over except 
under the most extreme circumstances.  If you don't know what 
conditions would cause your tower to fall, then you should find that 
out and determine if those conditions are likely to happen.  I happen 
to know a fellow who did not take proper care building a tower and 
antenna system very much like yours and his tower fell over and 
damaged his house.  I wouldn't want to be that guy.


Another understanding I have is that there are legal requirements for 
setbacks and such that are intended to make sure that your tower can't 
harm your neighbors even in the event of a failure.  Part of the 
permitting process is to make sure all such legal requirements are 
met.  Meeting those requirements can help keep you out of trouble 
should bad things occur.  You may not be able to move to someplace 
that doesn't have an HOA, but you probably can choose a house that has 
a yard big enough to hold a modest tower.


Neal, please don't take this the wrong way.  I'm not saying that you 
did anything wrong.  I'm mostly writing to the other people who might 
be reading this and thinking about putting up a tower.  If this is 
you, please get some help if you don't know what you're doing.  
Actually, I think you should probably get some help even if you do.  A 
second pair of eyes can make for some cheap reassurance, and a second 
set of hands will definitely make the work easier.


On 3/31/2022 10:45 AM, Neal Naumann via BVARC wrote:
I would plead Ingorance to permits.  I grew up in "the country " .  I 
never heard of getting a permit to do stuff.  I just do it.


Are you saying I need a permit to put up a TV antenna?  I imagine I 
will look for direction if that is the case.  But not until it seems 
to really matter.


Neal N5EN



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*From:* BVARC  on behalf of Jonathan 
Guthrie, KA8KPN via BVARC 

*Sent:* Thursday, March 31, 2022 10:17:26 AM
*To:* Neal Naumann via BVARC 
*Cc:* Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN 
*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

Did you permit the project to erect a tower and antenna?

On 3/31/2022 9:41 AM, Neal Naumann via BVARC wrote:
A TV antenna is permitted by law (which was drafted by the 
advertisers running ads on the over the air television stations).  
 My Hygain TH-3JRS is is TV antenna.   33 feet is a height I require 
for good reception.


A flagpole is permitted by law.  If you choose to run a wire to it 
is your choice.


73,

Neal N5EN



*From:* BVARC  
 on behalf of Jeff Greer via BVARC 
 

*Sent:* Thursday, March 31, 2022, 9:16 AM
*To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  


*Cc:* Jeff Greer  
*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

Well, my CC are not vague - they say explicitly no antennas 
unless we're required to allow the antenna by law.  Having said 
that, I already have an antenna for HF.  There will be one for VHF 
and UHF.  The question is about how to build it...


I think I've settled on doing the tetherball base.  Now I just need 
to figure out if it will be a push up mast, a crank up mast, a tilt 
over mast, 

Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Have you considered M-2 HO Loop antennas, they "resemble some TV 
Antennas" & when stacked can cover 70cm, 2M & 6M (There are plans for 
similar Home Brews antennas in the ARRL Antenna book.0



D. Howard Bingham

KE5APJ


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On 3/31/2022 9:15 AM, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote:
Well, my CC are not vague - they say explicitly no antennas unless 
we're required to allow the antenna by law. Having said that, I 
already have an antenna for HF.  There will be one for VHF and UHF.  
The question is about how to build it...


I think I've settled on doing the tetherball base.  Now I just need to 
figure out if it will be a push up mast, a crank up mast, a tilt over 
mast, or some combination, and I need to figure out what to make it 
out of...  Lighter is better, I think, as it'll be less likely to 
cause damage should it ever blow over (or get knocked over).  I may 
put this thing between my house and the neighbor's house, and I don't 
want it breaking stuff.  I was looking at carbon fiber telescoping 
masts last night, and that may be a good option.  They're pricey, 
which I'm not thrilled about, but they are supposedly stronger/stiffer 
than aluminum.


-j


*From:* Neal Naumann 
*Sent:* Thursday, March 31, 2022 7:05 AM
*To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
*Cc:* Jeff Greer 
*Subject:* Re: masts & towers
If you attend any area Hamfest with an ARRL forum, John Stratton N5AUS 
(ARRL board member and civil trial attorney) will tell you that an HOA 
is no excuse for putting up an antenna.  He can feed you ammunition if 
there is an issue with your HOA.


My HOA has a vague statement about antennas 10 ft higher than the 
highest point on my house.  With that in mind and a "it's better to 
ask forgiveness than permission " attitude, for the past 20 years I 
have had antennas up to 20 ft in height attached yp my chimney.   This 
past year I got tired of dealing with my extension ladder and put four 
sections of Motorola/ Rohn 35 in the ground about 6 feet.  So that's 
about 34 feet above ground.  I recently came across a good deal on a 
Hygain TH-3JRS and I also have a 4 element 2 meter beam side mounted.


I have never received a complaint... except for grass growing in the 
sidewalk cracks.


I also converted my 10 meter 5/8 wave Siro Toronado to a 30 meters and 
it's mounted on a 10 ft pole, so that's also about 35' to the top.  My 
12 meter diy vertical is also at about 30 feet.  I'm working on a 60 
meter vertical that will use an insulated push-up pole that will be 
about 43' high.


According to N5AUS,  all property owners in the United States are 
guaranteed the right to display Ol' Glory.  That flag pole can be 33 
feet tall and have coax attached.


I hate stupid rules and enjoy pushing the limits.  Some people drive 
the speed limit - I never have.


For those that say "don't buy a house in a HOA"  - I challenge you to 
purchase a (decent and reasonably priced) house in the Houston area, 
in an acceptable school district, and close to work, that's not in an HOA.


73,

Neal N5EN




*From:* BVARC  on behalf of Jeff Greer via 
BVARC 

*Sent:* Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 3:02 PM
*To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
*Cc:* Jeff Greer 
*Subject:* [BVARC] masts & towers

Hi, BVARC!

I'm curious as to what others are doing for masts/towers. I'm in an 
HOA ("no antennas") with a tiny little yard. Nobody has complained so 
far about my homebrew "DX Commander" style fan vertical, which looks 
like a 31' jackite pole (because that's pretty much what it is, with 
some 3d-printed wire spreaders).  I was holding that up w/ a 5' piece 
of 3/4 copper water pipe driven halfway into the ground.  Worked for 
several months, but the wind finally bent the pipe.  I have some 5' 
electrical conduit that looks a little tougher, but I may resort to 
guying.  The metal inside the bottom of the fiberglass pole, I 
suspect, interferes with my 10m element, anyway...


I'm also wanting to put my Ed Fong DBJ-1 (which looks like a 5' PVC 
pipe) up with the feedpoint 25-30'.  I picked up a couple of old 
tires, and I'm thinking of filling one with concrete (think tetherball 
pole) and mounting a couple of pieces of angle iron in the concrete, 
so I can drill holes, put some sort of mast between them, and make a 
"tilt over" base/hinge for the mast.  Has anybody built a 
self-supporting (non-guyed) 30 foot mast out of, say, some sort of 
stock from Home Depot/Lowe's?  The internet has lots of stories about 
using chain link fence top rail (10' sections), but most say that 2 of 
those (20') is all you join before it gets super wobbly.  Would love 
to use some sort of square tube - maybe nesting sections - but not 
sure where to get 10' sections, and not sure aluminum would be strong 
enough or steel would be light enough...


Anyway, that's where I am.  I thought I'd float this out there to 

Re: [BVARC] Winter Heat.

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

If anyone is looking for a 6m "All-Mode" radio & antenna, I have a 
Ranger RCI-5054 100 with a NEW (Still in Box) M-2 6m HO Loop for sale.


Neither has been fired up since I moved to Deer Park, if anyone is 
interested contact me at: 


Make a CASH OFFER, pick up in Deer Park (Address in BVARC Directory.)

73

D. Howard Bingham

KE5APJ Bvarc member since 2003

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On 1/1/2022 3:12 PM, Dominic Mazoch via BVARC wrote:

January 6m up FM simplex event.

Check hamactive.com for details.

Good for techs up.

Simple instructions George Jetson could follow

Happy New Year

73


Dominic Mazoch N5TCB


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[BVARC] Biden names Jessica Rosenworcel as first female FCC chair - The Washington Post

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

*This may be of interest to local HAM operators:*



*73,*

*D. Howard Bingham*

*KE5APJ*

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Re: [BVARC] PC repair

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Check out any BEST BUY "GEEK SQUAD"

Just Google: "GEEK SQUAD" for closest location.

I've used them several times, they will make HOUSE CALLS if unable to 
bring to a "Best Buy" location.


D. Howard Bingham

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On 10/26/2021 3:43 PM, Brent Levit via BVARC wrote:

Hello,
Can anyone recommend a PC repair shop in the Pearland area?

Thank you,
Brent
NT5D

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Re: [BVARC] My handbook arrived today

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

I renewed my membership TOO with that offer & while the  has made it 
through mu bank, Have yet to see either NEW Membership Card or the BOOK.


D. Howard Bingham

ke5apj

Member BVARC since 2003

Member ARRL at least a year longer.

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On 10/12/2021 2:22 PM, Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via BVARC wrote:
A while back there was a flurry of emails about how you could renew 
your ARRL membership and get a copy of the 2021 ARRL Handbook.  That 
sounded like a good deal to me, so I went and did it.  Earlier today I 
was wondering when it would arrive, and discovered that the answer is 
today!


Has anyone else gotten theirs?



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Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

I have an un-used Yaesu FT-840 with power supply & antenna tuner FOR 
SALE at $ 350.00 if interested (Formerly owned by 2 Former BVARC 
Presidents & used at field days.


Can't use at current residence due to no antenna permitted at the House.

If interested, my address in Deer Park is listed in BVARC Directory.

My Phone: 281-684-5301

73

D. Howard Bingham

KE5APJ

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On 9/13/2021 9:38 PM, cw3sting via BVARC wrote:
The FCC already has my upgrade to General in the database. Much thanks 
for the excellent job by the VE's who gave me the exam and took care 
of the paperwork.


Now that I have more of the HF world open to me, I'm looking for 
advice on an entry level (i.e. cheap) HF radio. I don't do CW, so my 
initial needs will be voice and data.


My leaning is toward the MFJ-9420X, but I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks in advance.

73
Mark Stingley
KI5QVL


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Re: [BVARC] Card checker?

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Maybe it may be better to ask:  "What Does an ARRL Membership Card LOOK 
LIKE?"


I have renewed regularly & for at least 5 YEARS, have NOT RECEIVED my 
ARRL MEMBERSHIP CARD..!


D. Howard Bingham

Member BVARC since 2003 (IIRC)

ke5apj

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On 7/12/2021 2:02 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote:

Okay, I give up.  What is an ARRL card checker?

On 07/12/2021 10:34 AM Bruce via BVARC  wrote:
DXCC local checker is Bob, N5ET in Spring.
I am an ARRL Card Checker for VUCC and WAS.

73...bruce
Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 12, 2021, at 9:39 AM, David F. Reed via BVARC 
 wrote:


Does the club have an official ARRL card checker for DXCC purposes?
If not, what do we do locally?

Thanks and 73 de W5SV - David F. Reed

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Re: [BVARC] Anybody have a suggestion for who may be able to repair my Kenwood TS 570?

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Why doesn't a city as large as the Houston METRO area have at least ONE 
Factory Authorized SERVICE facility to repair major BRANDS of HAM RADIO 
Equipment, guessing MAJOR manufacturers support of their products not as 
important to the corporate types & purchasers are left to their own when 
REPAIRS or WARRANTY SERVICE IS NEEDED.


D. Howard Bingham, KE5APJ

BVARC Member

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On 6/20/2021 9:40 PM, Westley Clavey via BVARC wrote:
This person is not local...but I have had good success with him. He 
did a complete overhaul (capacitor replacement, alignment, etc.) on my 
TS-850S and turned it around in just a few days.


https://jahnkeelectronics.com/ 

On 6/20/21 4:55 PM, Bob Hawkins via BVARC wrote:


Need a qualified Kenwood technician.  Anybody have a suggestion?




Bob Hawkins
bobhawki...@gmail.com 
281-827-9135


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Re: [BVARC] backup power plan

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Easy, get a Generac WHOLE HOUSE Generator, but be careful, as since the 
FREEZE & power outages several months ago, PRICES ARE WAY UP & supplies 
may be SHORT with a LONG WAIT for installation.


My Nephew had the Generac system installed in my Sister's home in Deer 
Park 3 years ago, I need power for CPAP breathing machine at night, 
sister has tripped in the dark when power has gone out at night. So here 
it's a MEDICAL ISSUE.


Alternative would be SOLAR CELLS (GENERAC HAS THESE with Battery Power 
packs that typically are installed in a garage for use when power fails 
at night, or during storms.).


Those who've followed the PBS "This Old House" has seen similar systems 
installed in major house remodeling over the years.


73

D. Howard Bingham

KE5APJ

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On 5/3/2021 2:42 PM, Mike Lambert via BVARC wrote:

Hurricane season starts in a month.

I am interested in talking to anyone who has a backup power plan 
(remember Ike?) to compare notes, ideas, techniques, etc.


We could comm via email outside of the BVARC listserve.

Mike
KI5PIY
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Re: [BVARC] NEWS BLAST Correction -- May Meeting Date

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

I received BOTH copies intact, could some ISP's be filtering BULK MAIL? 
(If you have NORTON 360, check your filtering, as Norton well known for


labeling Bulk Mail as SPAM.)

73

D. Howard Bingham

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On 5/3/2021 8:06 AM, Roy Storey via BVARC wrote:

I received the original email: May 2, 8:13PM
and then the correction: May 2, 10:33PM

Roy W5TKZ

On Sun, May 2, 2021 at 10:58 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


Rick
For some weird reason I never got the original news blast that you
are correcting. (You are among friends here. ) Are you sure it was
sent?
Mark
N5PRD

Sent from my iPhone


On May 2, 2021, at 10:33 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


*The BVARC May Meeting is Thursday May 13th..*..not the 15th

Sorry for the typo.good help is getting harder to
find...Editor

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Re: [BVARC] Frys

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

On 2/25/2021 7:15 AM, Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote:


I still miss Lafayette Electronics.
Mark
N5PRD

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ME TOO, they were in 3900 block of Richmond Rd (About 2-3 blocks east of 
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Wave receiver there LE-10 as well as


a Gonset G-14 CB radio on way home from work.

There also used to be a ham shop in Blellaire just behind the 
Weingartens IIRC.


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On Feb 24, 2021, at 9:15 AM, mark janzer via BVARC  
wrote:



Darn, they had the cheapest prices on stone wave microwave egg cookers...

:(

On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 09:12:15 AM CST, Christopher Boone 
via BVARC  wrote:



They are closed as of this morning according to the website

:(

Chris
WB5ITT

On Wed, Feb 24, 2021, 9:07 AM John Mechura via BVARC > wrote:


As you say, no surprise, they're just following Radio Shack's lead.

John, KI5HOC

On Wed, Feb 24, 2021 at 8:53 AM JP Pritchard via BVARC
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No surprise. Frys is closing all of its locations nationwide.

K5JPP, JP

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Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

The use of_*INDIVIDUAL PASSWORDS should be required to access MEMBERSHIP 
LIST*__*S*_.


If you use your ARRL address, be aware that REPLIES to messages using 
the ARRL address, will be from YOUR ISP address (NOT ARRL>)


Likewise, all that's needed to access your street or mailing address, is 
to access the FCC Database & lookup your FCC assigned CALL SIGN,


everything that's on the LICENSE APPLICATION IS PUBLIC RECORD.

If you don't want your street address and phone numbers to show up on a 
highway billboard, BE AWARE IF YOU PUT IT IN YOUR LICENSE

APPLICATION, it's there for everyone to see.

*Perhaps a BVARC member who is a LAWYER can explain LIABILITY ISSUES.!*

D. Howard Bingham

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On 2/3/2021 7:41 AM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote:

I will be checking on this today.

Mike Hardwick
President
BVARC

On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 07:39:10 AM CST, John Mechura via 
BVARC  wrote:



You may also go to the bvarc website and click on the membership 
roster and scroll around for your info.


On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 7:16 AM William Elliott via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


I'm a month into the club and my info popped up too.  I'd rather
that not be publicly posted.

-K15MKV

On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 4:28 AM Kori Rahman via BVARC
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

Hello all!

So I just did a Google search of my call sign (which I will
not be stating again) and the VERY FIRST thing that came up
was my personal email to the club list. I was... kinda shocked
and surprised. I was under the impression these emails were
for club members ONLY. Apparently this email list is posted to
the public and I'm concerned about that. I have personal
information in my signature (name, phone number etc. which may
be used to send me spam calls) that could easily be parsed by
an algorithm... This seems like a major security issue to me
and should be fixed. I have to wonder who is sending these
emails to this website??? If the club is doing this they
should inform us that anything we say on this list is not a
private email but a public statement to all of the internet
and everyone on the planet.

I would appreciate some feedback on this and how this email I
sent to the club was posted publicly on the internet for all
the world to see Maybe this is the intent of the club, but
I will certainly think twice about sending anything out now
and censoring my email signature. This must be laid out
clearly to all new members.

One of many offending post:
https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/msg09908.html


The use of the word "Private" is extensive in this page I was
sent with my welcome to the list:
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org


Look I'm not SUPER diligent about reading absolutely
everything I get, but this seems like an extremely important
thing to tell folks... I've been a member for about 2 months
so maybe this has been brought up before. I just feel there
needs to be more transparency if this is how it is.

- My call is in the offending link


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Re: [BVARC] Saturday January 23rd - Multipurpose activity and training session

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Programming some of today's small HT's next to impossible without a 
computer.


Fortunately my older ICOM w-32a not only came with RT Systems programing 
& computer interface cable, but in event manual programming necessary, 
the buttons easily readable & no more difficult to manually program 
without a computer.


NOW if only I could get a battery that would last longer, as those 
getting almost expensive as a NEW Chinese knock off.


73

Howard Bingham

KE5APJ

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On 1/22/2021 10:11 AM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote:
Some people are not able to program their radios using a computer. 
This is what this is for. As for public service events, the ones that 
I am familiar with, all the frequencies are published ahead of time so 
you can load them into the radios.


Mike
N5VCX



On Friday, January 22, 2021, 09:55:59 AM CST, Dwayne Jones via BVARC 
 wrote:



So he is teaching how to program with a computer. Lets say you are 
working a public service event. You preprogamed your radio with the 
computer before showing up. Then at the last second the event has to 
change frequencies. Would it not be best to know how to program your 
radio by hand also?


Dwayne
KB5YTA

On Fri, Jan 22, 2021 at 9:40 AM mark janzer via BVARC > wrote:


This month's session, at the Bayland Park Community Center, will
be centered around programming your HT.

*"*Programming your HT" -- Rick Broussard, N5KJN
Bayland Park  6400 Bissonnet at 9 AM
Community Center (check the marker board in the Center for the
room location)

This is to show new hams points on programming handhelds, whether
analog or digital.
This is not meant for the instructor to program your radio for you.

You will need to bring the following:

The Handheld radio that you are needing to program
A charged battery
The programming cable
A laptop computer with Chirp programming software loaded on it.

Facemasks required and temperatures will be checked.

73
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Newsletter, "new member meeting", "once COVID rules are relaxed

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

I would assume that given our meeting location is in a "City Owned" 
facility, the CITY is required to follow occupancy guidelines issued by 
the State of Texas & by Fort Bend County.


Might broadcasting LIVE meetings on "YouTube" be an option once PUBLIC 
MEETINGS can be resumed.?


I'm too far away & given age, don't have the ability to drive the 
distance & can only imagine UBER or TAXI fare would bust my VISA CARD..


ZOOM is out of question on my PC & Norton Lifelock 360 blocks it from my 
phone.


73

D. Howard Bingham

KE5APJ in Deer Park, Tx.

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On 1/8/2021 2:08 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:


On Fri, Jan 8, 2021 at 1:40 PM Rick Wannall via BVARC > wrote:


I strongly recommend that the membership determine what the BVARC
COVID rules are and proceed according to those rules.

I propose that it is sufficient to wear a mask, stay at a distance
from each other at  gatherings, wash hands frequently, and don’t
touch one thing after another indiscriminately.

As to “locking down”, I suggest that you ignore any such
restrictions and take it on yourselves as responsible adults to
determine how to get on with your lives, businesses and
entertainments.

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If only the venue was open...then only about 15 people in the room 
with current social distancing suggestions

Looks like Zoom for awhile still...IMHO.

Rick. RH




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Re: [BVARC] HamCom is gone

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Would having Regional version of Ham Fests at different times of the 
year, attract more NEW HAMS, than ONE SINGLE HAM-COM, given Covid-19 and 
various weather related events, TIMED so as to NOT INTERFERE with each 
other to get interest of LARGE SPONSORING Manufacturers and Vendors of 
equipment.


For me, it was DISTANCE and COST of HOTEL ROOMS that kept me from 
attending, in addition to taking time off of work (When I was still 
employed.


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On 12/23/2020 1:49 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote:

No ONE WOULD COME!

Eddie (NU5K)

On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, 12:50:40 PM CST, Mark Brantana via 
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I have to wonder what the issues would be to a  virtual ham fest.
Mark
Mark
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Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

73

D. Howard Bingham

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On 12/10/2020 3:49 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote:

Hello all,

I'm Sheikh "Kori" Rahman (KI5MKU), I just joined the BVARC last 
Saturday when I took my exams and I wanted to go ahead and introduce 
myself to everyone. I am an Aerospace Engineer by education (Masters 
in AE from GA Tech 2011), with some experience in the Oil and Gas 
industry. Currently living in Sugar Land, TX. I have been aware of the 
amateur radio hobby for a long time but never took the steps to apply 
until last month. Having been unemployed for a good while now, I have 
taken up a lot of self-study in this time. While studying tensor 
analysis I realized just how similar the equations of fluid dynamics 
were to Maxwell's equations, and so I started learning more about 
electromagnetic waves. One thing led to another and "The Algorithm" 
suggested HAM radio, so I went ahead and took the leap. I contacted 
Mark (K5MGJ) about testing, studied on YouTube and HamStudy.org for a 
month and passed my Tech and General. I will be studying Gordon West's 
(WB6NOA) book for the Extra class exam and plan to take it next month.


Looks like there are a lot of very smart folks in this club and I hope 
to learn a lot from and hopefully contribute to the club as well. 
Right now my main interests are exploring digital modes, and 
RACES/ARES emergency communications. I have been programming and 
building circuits projects since I was about 12 and I like making 
random programs for fun. The more I learn about HAM the more I realize 
I should have done this a long time ago! So I really want to learn 
about the digital modes and maybe at some point contribute to the 
software that exists or create more. I'm no stranger to RaspberryPi, 
Arduino and other microcontrollers, which in my preliminary overview 
of HAM appear to be used a lot. For now I've just got my cheap little 
BaoFeng UV-5R which I have programmed using CHIRP. Hope to upgrade to 
maybe a mobile UHF/VHF unit soon. I would like to try HF at some point 
down the road as well, because the idea of off-grid long range 
communication sounds really cool to me.


I have a long list of hobbies so I'll spare you unless anyone is 
interested. However, if there are any Korean speakers please contact 
me. Anyway, that's my spiel, feel free to contact me by responding to 
this email or directly. I will be attending the ZOOM meeting tonight 
as well. Thanks! 73s everyone!


*S. Kori Rahman (KI5MKU)*

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Re: [BVARC] Mail forwarding services?

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

If your am AARL Member, they have a one way email forwarding through 
ARRL that copies e-mail to your real e-mail address, no exposure of 
street address, phone number, etc.


But if you want to reply, that's another issue.  My ARRL address is:  
  (Ironically it was originally through 
Eartlink, but has since changed to another ISP mail server & I had 
already had Earthlink address before I got my ARRL address.)


73

D. Howard Bingham

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On 12/9/2020 9:27 AM, KJ Anderson via BVARC wrote:


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 also be an 
easy, paid subscription I should be able to sign up for with ARRL, 
like my arrl.net email address?


I appreciate you all.

73 de KJ5EMP

*-*

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Re: [BVARC] OT: Cable modem and router recommendations

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

ATT-UVerse has been using Motorola Modems for ages, on occasion when my 
U-Verse has problems that were un-solveable ny phone (On rare occasion 
when they didn't send a technician out.)


they shipped a NEW MOTOROLA MODEM on "Next Day FedEx" if they couldn't 
make a service call the next day.


D. Howard Bingham

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On 10/12/2020 2:45 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote:
The newer high speed Motorola cable modem will be much better than the 
one you have now.  I have the same model and plan an upgrade soon. Do 
NOT rent a Comcast modem, they are junk!!

73, Gary K5AMH

On October 12, 2020 1:58:21 PM Allen Brier via BVARC  
wrote:


I am starting to have service dropouts every afternoon (weird) with 
Comcast and am thinking maybe I need to replace may more than a 
decade old cable modem and router. I currently have a Motorola 
SUFboad SB6141 cable modem and a Netgear N900 Dual Band Gigabit 
router. I seem to have these dropouts between noon and 3pm every day. 
Anyone else having this problem with Comcast?


Anyway I think maybe it is time to upgrade my equipment so looking 
for recommendations.


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Re: [BVARC] Test msg

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Arrived in Deer Park, Tx LOUD and clear.

73

Howard Bingham :-)

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Re: [BVARC] Zoom help

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

I AVOID ZOOM altogether, GOOGLE prohibits their EMPLOYEES from using it 
for GOOGLE BUSINESS conferences due to past security issues, don't know 
how it works on Windows 10, but won't run on my Samsung Galaxy phone due 
to insufficient memory.


Don't see why others use it, MSNBC uses SKYPE for their LIVE INTERVIEWS 
& if audio problems arise, switch to phone backups.


D. Howard Bingham

KE5APJ in Deer Park, Tx.

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Audio to me is badly distorted and people are talking very slow. 
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[BVARC] Fwd: HamRadioConcepts just uploaded a video

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Some clubs had all the fun, this was winding down in Florida.

73

D. Howard Bingham

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Re: [BVARC] Update on Houston ECHO Society

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

On 6/22/2020 11:28 AM, Will Gray via BVARC wrote:

*I find it disturbing that China owns/operates ZOOM with the servers 
in China.*


Will KB7QL


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*

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On Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 10:53 AM Chris Heustis via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


This was a good presentation during the Zoom meeting, but there
were several questions regarding the history of the call sign
system itself.

There is a QST article from '94 that does a pretty good job.


https://archive.org/details/AnOverviewOfAmateurCallSignsPastAndPresent/mode/1up?q=X


 '73
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Re: [BVARC] Off topic - has anyone been successful in turning off the Google Ads on their computer

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

On 5/23/2020 9:36 PM, K5IZO wrote:
Thanks for your responses.  However, I’m not looking for an ad-blocker 
that stops standard pop ups.  The pop-ups I am referring to shows up 
always on the right edge toward the bottom and doesn’t matter what 
program, or on my desktop so long as I have a browser on one of my 
windows.  Furthermore, it SLWAYS has a Google URL.


Sent from my iPhone


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AH SO, so it's an "iPhone" issue, NOT WINDOWS or Android & could be the 
reason I'm not seeing what you are referring to.


What you must be seeing are ADVERTISEMENTS that most likely were sold to 
your INTERNET PROVIDER, the only time I have seen similar ads, are when 
reading e-mail with a "web browser.


D. Howard Bingham ;-)

At 0503 am CDT :-(

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On May 23, 2020, at 9:18 PM, D. Howard Bingham via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


I don't have the problem using Mozilla Firefox browser, it has built 
in filters that block pesky ads.


D. Howard Bingham

KE5APJ

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On 5/23/2020 9:15 AM, Bradley Selke via BVARC wrote:
I use a Pi-Hole on my network. It is fantastic. Blocks things before 
they even get to the PC. Prevents a lot of those "disable ad 
blocker" messages too.


https://pi-hole.net/


On Sat, May 23, 2020, 08:03 John Chauvin via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


This is a popular subject when I Google it.  However none work. 
I tried Bing, since I'm sure that Google has no incentive to
give info on how to suppress their ads.  Nothing there works either.

Please let me know how you succeeded.

Tnx es 73
de John

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Re: [BVARC] Off topic - has anyone been successful in turning off the Google Ads on their computer

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

I don't have the problem using Mozilla Firefox browser, it has built in 
filters that block pesky ads.


D. Howard Bingham

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On 5/23/2020 9:15 AM, Bradley Selke via BVARC wrote:
I use a Pi-Hole on my network. It is fantastic. Blocks things before 
they even get to the PC. Prevents a lot of those "disable ad blocker" 
messages too.


https://pi-hole.net/


On Sat, May 23, 2020, 08:03 John Chauvin via BVARC > wrote:


This is a popular subject when I Google it.  However none work.  I
tried Bing, since I'm sure that Google has no incentive to give
info on how to suppress their ads.  Nothing there works either.

Please let me know how you succeeded.

Tnx es 73
de John

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Re: [BVARC] Off topic - has anyone been successful in turning off the Google Ads on their computer

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

What OS do you use.

I'm on Windows 10 & using Mozilla Firefox & do not have any problem.

73

D. Howard Bingham

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This is a popular subject when I Google it.  However none work.  I 
tried Bing, since I'm sure that Google has no incentive to give info 
on how to suppress their ads.  Nothing there works either.


Please let me know how you succeeded.

Tnx es 73
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Re: [BVARC] New -- Amateur Radio Mentoring Group

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

SKYPE is a safer medium for conference recordings, GOOGLE has prohibited 
it's employees from using ZOOM APP for any official company conferences 
due to security issues with ZOOM, to spite the current version having 
been patched.


SKYPE is safer & works across all platforms & is regularly patched when 
any security issue is raised.


I tried downloading ZOOM on my Smartphone from GOOGLE & Norton Mobile 
Security FLAGGED it the last time I tried on my Samsung Galaxy phone.


ZOOM is a NON-STARTER in my book, SKYPE has been on my PC since Windows 
XP & Windows 7, now on Windows 10 seamlessly with no issues. My SKYPE 
address:  ke5apj (howard) in event anyone wants to message me on SKYPE, 
same address works on both PC and Android phone.



73

D. Howard Bingham

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On 4/23/2020 7:47 AM, John Brockus via BVARC wrote:

Will it be possible for a recording to be made available?
ZOOM allows recording.
I have a conflict with my CW Academy class.

Thanks,
John KC9JLE

On Thu, Apr 23, 2020 at 6:34 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC > wrote:


*A group of local Hams has put together a consortium, providing
"Elmer" assistance for new hams and even long time hams getting
back into the hobby.  Zoom is the venue for their every "last
Monday of the month" presentations. Bill, K5LK is the group
coordinator.  His announcement and invitation is copied below*

*
*

*Amateur Radio Mentoring Group (ARMG) next program is **Monday,
Apr 27 at 8:00 PM CDT (1 AM UTC TUE Apr 28).*
The general topic will be *"Antennas"* comprising several short
(10 min. +- ) interactive sub-topics.
Feel free to share your antenna and shack pics!

Sub-topics with discussion leaders planned so far:
- HF antenna experience in HOA restricted neighborhood (WA2TOP)
- Coax (W5RH)
- Running coax to your shack & grounding your station (K5JBT)
- Other (if you would like to see a sub-topic let us know)

*The Zoom meeting link* is here: *https://zoom.us/j/2815436502.*
*Password* (now required) is: "*123456*".

/If you are not familiar with Zoom, we ask that you download the
software and view the tutorials here
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials 
prior
to the program. If you need additional assistance with Zoom or
wish to test your setup, please let us know./

Bill, K5LK

Join ARMG e-mail reflector
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Re: [BVARC] Looking for a 2-meter

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

I have no problem hitting the repeater from Deer Park, Tx. with an ICOM 
W32A & that's easily 35+ miles away.


As Robert says, you've got a radio, antenna or COAX problem.

I used to have no problem hitting the repeater from my pickup with a 1/4 
wave 18" long mag mount on the top of my old pickup when I was still 
able to drive.  (BTW: I have a Kenwood TMG-707A DIRT CHEAP if you need a 
DUAL BAND mobile rig, Make me an offer, I think I still have the 
mentioned antenna in the garage.


D. Howard Bingham, Deer Park, Tx.

KE5APJ

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On 4/1/2020 11:30 AM, Robert Polinski via BVARC wrote:

If you cannot hit the 146.94 with 50w from Missouri City, you have a radio
or antenna problem with your mobile rig. Robert

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Mark Brantana via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2020 11:17 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Mark Brantana 
Subject: [BVARC] Looking for a 2-meter

I have been testing out my equipment against the emergency nets, and find my
reach to be pretty weak from the house (50 W from the Car); Missouri City.
Could not even touch the 146.940 ARES SW repeater or the Red Cross.  I want
to be able to confidently reach the local emergency repeaters.

To get out better, I am considering adding a Firestik antenna above my TV
antenna (yes, we are cheap) for the house. This is going to involve about 75
ft of coax unfortunately.  These I have found, but I am open to any
thoughts.

Mainly, I am looking for a used 2-m station, and was wondering if anyone has
one they might want to part with.

I may be open to a used (HOA discreet) antenna too.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Mark
N5PRD




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Re: [BVARC] Update on Houston ECHO Society

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

ECHO:  Emergency Communications Ham Operator

They did have a web page, don't know if it is still up, but try this: 



They used to meet at the Houston Red Cross until a year or so ago, IIRC 
the Red Cross had need to use the meeting space for internal use, 
perhaps Marty can fill in if I am incorrect.


Meetings have been rotated among several locations, including meeting 
with other clubs.


Just today I read that meetings will be at "The Tracy Gee Recreation 
Center" in the Westchase area.


D. Howard Bingham

Member: ARRL, BVARC and until recently was an ECHO member (Due to a move 
5 years ago, haven't been to many meetings in recent years.


If anyone could give me a lift from: Deer Park, I would be glad to 
contribute to gas at least one way. ;-)


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On 2/13/2020 6:57 PM, John Brockus via BVARC wrote:
As someone who's only recently getting back into the hobby, I would 
find it useful if you included more information about the club or 
organization.


Website?
What does ECHO stand for?
What is the mission of the ECHO society?
How is it different from BVARC?  What sets it apart?

Additional questions:  What's NARS?

Thanks,
John KC9JLE

On Thu, Feb 13, 2020 at 5:28 PM Jimmy Vance via BVARC > wrote:


I just did a presentation on call signs, primarily focused on the
vanity system at the last KARS meeting. Everyone said it was good
information. I’d be happy to do it at ECHO or BVARC

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 13, 2020, at 3:39 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
>
> We've finally established a date and meeting location for our
club. Second Monday of each month (except December holiday dinner)
at Tracy Gee Community Center. Also, I am in need of presentations
for the ECHO meetings, so if you have one you'd like to share just
let me know. Likewise, I can share presentation ideas from ECHO
with BVARC and NARS. Marty Blaise, AG5T
> 
>


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Re: [BVARC] Bad connection problem.

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

How many miles between Katy and the repeater?

I've had no problems checking in from Deer Park with my old ICOM W32A & 
am at least 35 miles from repeater site, use a 5/8 wave 2 meter antenna 
(maybe next Monday may hazard a try with plain RUBBER DUCK.


I've been under the weather past few months so haven't logged in when 
too cold to go outside.


BTW: If anyone is looking for a good BASE station, I have a Yaesu FT-840 
for sale, with ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL and hand held Mic. with Power 
Pole power plug. Will include an antenna tuner.  ALSO have a Ranger 
DX5054 ALL MODE 6 meter rig with a NEW M-2  HO Loop (Antenna still in 
BOX, NEVER USED.)  $ 500. cash for both, or $ 350. for the Yaesu FT-840.


Hope everyone had a good CHRISTMAS,

73

D. Howard Bingham

KE5APJ

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On 12/25/2019 10:42 AM, Jose , A Rodriguez via BVARC wrote:
I was on Monday listening to the Monday night net at 8:00pm and had a 
lot of problems trying to sign in with my call sign and for those that 
was their , I was KI5HNZ from Katy and my name was Tony.
I have a beufeng radio and I don’t know if I put the frequency right 
or something in my radio was not turn on and it was hard for people to 
understand what I was saying.
I was getting frustrated because my transmission was horrible. Please 
help and if anyone can. Had anyone a code plug for a beofeng radio can 
you please help it with me.


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Re: [BVARC] TS890 Early observations

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

If anyone is interested, I have a *Yaesu FT-840* For Sale, two previous 
owners were BVARC Presidents, comes with an antenna tuner & a CW keyer 
(Home Built), equipped with Anderson Power Poles.


$ 350.00 FIRM  Has had about 10 MODS by prior owners, it hasn't seen use 
since last used in October 2014, *includes ORIGINAL YAESU OWNER MANUAL 
with Schematic*.


The radio had been used at BVARC Field Day's by previous owners, as well 
as at several Marine Ship Weekends.


It's a solid performer, I can't use it due to "NO ANTENNA ON SISTER'S 
HOUSE (WORSE THAN AN HOA ISSUE.).


Also available a Ranger DX-5054 6 Meter (ALL MODE) 100 watt, with a *NEW 
STILL IN BOX M2 HO Square antenna*, (_Was bought second hand, has not 
been plugged in._), Asking $ 250. for both radio & antenna.


Contact me by e-mail if interested, will need to pick up at my Deer 
Park, address. (PLEASE CONTACT: BY EMAIL:  
<*mailto:ke5...@earthlink.net*> for additional information.


73

D. Howard Bingham

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On 11/15/2019 8:20 AM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC wrote:
Thanks to Bill for the excellent report on the TS-890. Being the 
latest generation from Kenwood, I knew it would be a great rig. I 
owned a TS-830, then a 930, 940 and a 950 before switching to the K3.


I am now eagerly awaiting test reports for the K4, my next rig.

73, Allen N5XZ

-Original Message-
From: wa5...@aol.com
Sent: Nov 14, 2019 9:36 PM
To: tomla...@yahoo.com
Subject: TS890 Early observations

From my friend Bill Garfield just in case you may be interested.

Pump


-Original Message-
From: Bill Garfield 
To: Bill Garfield 
Sent: Thu, Nov 14, 2019 7:00 pm
Subject: TS890 Early observations

First full week of ownership & use:

Since dumping my problem-plagued IC-7610 (display issues, now on
my 3^rd screen) in favor of a new Kenwood TS-890S I’ve had a few
folks ask me to comment on it.  What follows is just some rambling
observations and comments about the beautiful new rig in my shack.

Most noticeable is the Kenwood 890 is much larger and heavier than
the IC-7610.

It’s also gorgeous!

By comparison, here are the approximate sizes of each rig that’s
been in my shack lately.

The IC-7300 at 316 cu. in.  (9½ x 9½ x 3½) plus knobs &
connectors, 9¼ lbs

The IC-7610 at 683 cu. in.  (13½ x 11 x 4½) plus knobs &
connectors, 18.7 lbs

The TS-890s at 1151 cu in.  (15½ x 13½ x 5½) plus knobs &
connectors, 35 lbs

And similar to the little 7300, the 890 also has a very nice matte
finish, including the display screen.

If you like knobs & buttons, you’re going to like the 890, with a
compliment of *_72_* individual pushbuttons and a total of 8 knobs
on the front panel, counting the VFO.  Of the knobs, 5 of those
are dual shaft (dual purpose) and every one of them has a very
solid, good quality feel to it.  None of the knobs have any
pushbutton function. They only move two directions, either
clockwise or counter-clockwise.

In terms of menus, all I can say is I’m impressed!  If you’re the
type who feels the need for complete control over every single
facet of operation, the new 890 is definitely your rig. Just from
the main display screen there are over 160 configurable option
settings.  The average ham will never use most of them (I only
used 46 myself), but if you like to customize things, you can
customize to your heart’s content. But don’t be intimidated, as
the menus are pretty well laid out and NONE of the optional
settings are even required, as the rig works fine straight out of
the box. Hook it up and enjoy!

There’s a nice printed manual in the box, but while handy for
making pencil notes, I have to say that I found the owner’s manual
a little difficult to navigate at first. Most of you will want to
download an electronic (PDF) copy of the manual so you can spend
less time looking for some of the more esoteric settings.

Before taking the initial plunge into the menus, a word of caution
is in order. Something you’ll definitely want to make into *_Job #
1_* is to learn how to make a backup of your settings and then
start making regular recurring backups every time you configure
another feature.  Not likely that you’ll mess anything up, but if
a 3^rd party software glitch acts like it has bricked your rig, as
the RoMac CWid’er did mine, you’ll need to perform a full factory
reset and without a backup of your settings you’ll scream loud
enough that neighbors a block away will hear you. So the buzzword
of the hour is *_backup_*, *_backup_* and *_backup_!*

There’s really no certain order in which to configure your desired
settings, so once you’re ready, just pick something and go for it.
I made my maiden voyage into the menus by learning how to set up
the clock & how to display both local 

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: West Gulf Division Director Ballot Delivery Delays

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Mine arrived Friday, is already to be picked up on Saturday collection.

73

D. Howard Bingham

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On 10/18/2019 2:10 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote:


At last. My ballot has arrived.

73, JP K5JPP

*From:* BVARC  *On Behalf Of *Roy Storey via 
BVARC

*Sent:* Friday, October 18, 2019 6:45 AM
*To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
*Cc:* Roy Storey ; JP Pritchard 
; Rick Hiller ; 
walt...@k5wh.net; Ron Litt 
*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Fwd: West Gulf Division Director Ballot 
Delivery Delays


Got my ballot yesterday. Unclear if this is the replacement I asked for.

Roy W5TKZ -- 73

On Fri, Oct 18, 2019 at 4:00 AM 'JP Pritchard' via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


Received three small packages from China via USPS this week, but
still no ballot.

JP K5JPP

Get Outlook for iOS 



On Thu, Oct 17, 2019 at 11:20 PM -0500, "Walter Holmes via BVARC"
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

I got the same excuse cards as well. 

Walter/K5WH

*From:* BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> *On Behalf Of *Ron Litt via
BVARC
*Sent:* Thursday, October 17, 2019 7:52 PM
*To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
*Cc:* Ron Litt mailto:ron.l...@gmail.com>>; JP Pritchard
mailto:jppn...@comcast.net>>; Rick
Hiller mailto:rickhille...@gmail.com>>
*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Fwd: West Gulf Division Director Ballot
Delivery Delays

No ballot. Got an excuse card from ARRL though

On Wed, Oct 16, 2019, 16:17 Rick Hiller via BVARC
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

Nope

RH

Sent from my i-Thingamajig


On Oct 16, 2019, at 4:02 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

Still no ballot here.

JP K5JPP

*From:* BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> *On Behalf Of *Mike
Hardwick via BVARC
*Sent:* Wednesday, October 16, 2019 4:00 PM
*To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
*Cc:* Mike Hardwick mailto:n5...@att.net>>
*Subject:* [BVARC] Fwd: West Gulf Division Director
Ballot Delivery Delays

Mike Hardwick.


Begin forwarded message:

*From:* "ARRL Members Only Web site"
mailto:memberl...@www.arrl.org>>
*Date:* October 16, 2019 at 12:39:42 PM CDT
*To:* n5...@att.net 
*Subject:* *West Gulf Division Director Ballot
Delivery Delays*

Greetings ARRL South Texas Section Members,

Some folks have not received their West Gulf
Division Director Election
Ballot yet.

The delays are related to damage at a US Postal
Service sorting facility
in Houston caused by storms in late September.

ARRL HQ released this statement addressing the
delays and process to get
a replacement ballot...

From: Henderson, Dan N1ND mailto:dhender...@arrl.org>>
Date: Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 10:59 AM
Subject: RE: West Gulf Division Ballot

Wednesday October 16, 2019

ARRL has become aware of a mail delivery problem
affecting the ARRL
Board of Director election ballots sent to members
in part of the West
Gulf Division. Recent flooding has affected some
US Postal Service
distribution centers in the Houston region of the
state, damaging some
sorting machines. This is delaying delivery to
many members in that
area.  They are processing mail out, but there are
delays in processing
out bulk mail, which include the ballots.  We are
aware that ballots are
being processed as part of their work flow, but
they cannot give us a
definitive date of when they will all be out for
delivery.

All ballots were mailed from Hartford on Monday
September 30 as required
by the Articles of Association/By-Laws. Ballots to
most of the West Gulf
Division were delivered in the usual time frame,
which is generally 10
to 14 days.

We have received numerous requests for replacement
ballots. We also 

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: West Gulf Division Director Ballot Delivery Delays

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

NO BALLOT IN DEER PARK.

Congressman Babin sent an e-mail that the delays were FIRST and Second 
class mailings, I've sent 2 request e-mails to ARRL addresses provided..


D. Howard Bingham

KE5APJ

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On 10/16/2019 4:02 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote:


Still no ballot here.

JP K5JPP

*From:* BVARC  *On Behalf Of *Mike Hardwick 
via BVARC

*Sent:* Wednesday, October 16, 2019 4:00 PM
*To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
*Cc:* Mike Hardwick 
*Subject:* [BVARC] Fwd: West Gulf Division Director Ballot Delivery Delays

Mike Hardwick.


Begin forwarded message:

*From:* "ARRL Members Only Web site" mailto:memberl...@www.arrl.org>>
*Date:* October 16, 2019 at 12:39:42 PM CDT
*To:* n5...@att.net 
*Subject:* *West Gulf Division Director Ballot Delivery Delays*

Greetings ARRL South Texas Section Members,

Some folks have not received their West Gulf Division Director
Election
Ballot yet.

The delays are related to damage at a US Postal Service sorting
facility
in Houston caused by storms in late September.

ARRL HQ released this statement addressing the delays and process
to get
a replacement ballot...

From: Henderson, Dan N1ND mailto:dhender...@arrl.org>>
Date: Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 10:59 AM
Subject: RE: West Gulf Division Ballot

Wednesday October 16, 2019

ARRL has become aware of a mail delivery problem affecting the ARRL
Board of Director election ballots sent to members in part of the West
Gulf Division. Recent flooding has affected some US Postal Service
distribution centers in the Houston region of the state, damaging some
sorting machines. This is delaying delivery to many members in that
area.  They are processing mail out, but there are delays in
processing
out bulk mail, which include the ballots.  We are aware that
ballots are
being processed as part of their work flow, but they cannot give us a
definitive date of when they will all be out for delivery.

All ballots were mailed from Hartford on Monday September 30 as
required
by the Articles of Association/By-Laws. Ballots to most of the
West Gulf
Division were delivered in the usual time frame, which is generally 10
to 14 days.

We have received numerous requests for replacement ballots. We
also have
member notifications sent after making the replacement ballot
request to
inform us the ballot had arrived. We ask ARRL members to be patient.

If you still do not receive your ballot by Monday October 21, 2019,
please send a request for a new ballot to n...@arrl.org
. The ARRL HQ
will process out replacement requests on Tuesday October 22, 2019 via
first class mail and daily as later requests come in. That will
allow 3+
weeks (24 days) for the replacement to be delivered to you and
allowing
for their return to ARRL’s accounting firm of CohnReznick LLP by the
noon on Friday November 15, 2019 deadline.

There is no deadline for requesting a replacement ballot. Also,
there is
no deadline for you to have received your ballot in order to be
eligible
to vote. Please note that all replacement requests need to be in
writing
(email is fine) but must directly come from the ARRL member.
Third-party requests cannot be processed.

If you have already requested a replacement ballot but still haven’t
received the original ballot by October 21st, you will need re-confirm
your need for a replacement by email to n...@arrl.org
. If your original
ballot is received before that time, we also ask you confirm that to
n...@arrl.org  so that your request can be
closed.

We thank you for your patience in this unusual situation.  If you have
any questions, please contact ARRL Assistant Secretary Dan Henderson,
N1ND, at n...@arrl.org  or by phone at
860-594-0236.

Dan Henderson, N1ND
Assistant Secretary – American Radio Relay League, Inc.
Regulatory Information Manager
ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio ®
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Re: [BVARC] 146.940 BVARC Repeater Location

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

IIRC:  Dewalt off TX 6

I usually have no problems hitting it from 35+ miles away in Deer Park 
on my ICOM W32A with 5/8ths extension antenna. (I never had issues 
hitting it from my former location in 4100 Blk. of Bellaire Blvd. before 
moving to Deer Park.).


Howard Bingham 8-)

KE5APJ 8-)


On 9/14/2019 11:26 AM, Brian Flores via BVARC wrote:


Does anyone know where the146.940 BVARC Repeater is located?

I am in Houston Galleria area, and having difficulties picking up as 
well as transmitting via an HT.



-
Brian Flores
Cognetic
5704 Val Verde St., Suite 4
Houston, Tx.  77057
713-785-3500 / 800-297-9203 // office
832-721-6267 // cell / text
832-303-3627 // google voice
bflo...@cognetic.com    // email
http://www.cognetic.com   // web
https://support.cognetic.com   // live support

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Re: [BVARC] field day photos on bvarc website

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

*NICE, looks like a good time was had by ALL, unfortunately I
*

*have been under the weather the last 3-4 weeks, with Dr. ORDERS to stay 
out of*


*the heat due to blood thinning medications after a Cardiac 
Catheterization & implant of "STENTS".*


*
*

*Maybe next year.*

*I all to well remember the times I attended when Field Day was held at 
the Richmond Fire Training facility*


*under less than ideal conditions, it appears Field Day has come a long 
way.*


*73*

*Howard Bingham*

*ke5apj*

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On 6/24/2019 10:56 AM, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote:

the photos are posted,
thank you Travis!

 




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Re: [BVARC] Power point of 2019 Field Day photos

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Couldn't open it in Windows 7 using Windows Media Center 10

Howard Bingham

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On 6/23/2019 4:28 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote:
I made a slide show. Try going to 
https://www.qsl.net/ag5t/ECHO/2019%20Field%20Day.pptx and see if the 
link works for you. I tried to take pictures of different parts of the 
event. If the slide show doesn't work email me at a...@arrl.net 
 and I'll be glad to share photos. Marty Blaise, 
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Re: [BVARC] 2019 Quad Club Mega Field Day Event - Update #2

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Hope someone on the VHF repeater, my FT-840 hasn't been out of the box 
since October 2014 since move to Deer Park.


73

ke5apj  Howard Bingham in Deer Park.

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On 6/21/2019 10:38 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote:


Well so far the set-up has gone well with only a few hiccups. Most of 
the antennas have been installed in their respective locations. Final 
installation of the digital antennas and tweaking of the CW and SSB 
antennas will be done Saturday morning. I have attached a picture of 
how the antennas looked just before I left for the evening. It is a 
really great picture seeing the antennas in the air with a sun set as 
a back drop.


Thanks to Bill Cordell, the CW room is just right on the temperature – 
really cold! I don’t think there will be any complaints about the 
conditions in the CW room this year other than – “ can someone turn up 
the thermostat, Its freezing in here!”. The SSB room will also have 
supplement air conditioning as well so  this year should be the 
coolest operators yet (really bad, isn’t it)!


The GOTA station antenna is up as well as a beverage antenna. I did 
not found out who put up the beverage antenna but it is a really big 
one. I will have to find out and let everyone know tomorrow.


Last but not least, the culinary expertise of Daphne, Kelli and Anita 
were brought together Friday night. They had custom made sandwiches 
with chips and a choice of lemon pound cake or chocolate cookies. With 
personal service they have brought the meal service up several 
notches. The culinary team will be making home made breakfast tacos in 
the morning. They will be served in the “CW Bistro” from 8am to 10 am. 
The team will then have lunch from noon to 2 pm also being served in 
the CW Bistro. Then don’t forget Saturday night’s dinner from 5 pm to 
7 pm. With BBQ brisket and sausage from Rudy’s, the evening meal will 
make sure no one goes home hungry.


Hope to see everyone at Duhascek Park on Saturday.

Mike

N5VCX

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[BVARC] Fwd: [austinhams] WWV Anniversary and special event station...

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

*From: Austinhams*

*Forwarded by: D. Howard Bingham  ke5apj*

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Subject:[austinhams] WWV Anniversary and special event station...
Date:   Tue, 28 May 2019 07:08:22 -0500
From: 	Charlie Hein ch...@bellsouth.net [austinhams] 


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*The National Institute of Standards and Technology Radio Station WWV 
*will be celebrating its 100-year anniversary in October 2019. The 
oldest continuously operating radio station in the world deserves a 
grand celebration.


The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the 
Northern Colorado Amateur Radio Club (NCARC) have reached an agreement 
and are working together to organize the event.


NIST will focus on the plans for Tuesday, October 1, when they will host 
a recognition ceremony and an open house at the radio station north of 
Fort Collins.


NCARC will operate a special event amateur radio station, call 
sign*/WW0WWV/*, on the WWV property starting September 28 and going 
24-hours a day through October 2. The goal is to make as many U.S. and 
world-wide contacts during the 120-hour period as possible, using 
multiple bands and multiple modes on at least 4 simultaneous 
transmitters. The effort will require hundreds of volunteer operators.
Information on the Special Events Station visit: http://wwv100.com 

 
 




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Re: [BVARC] I’m looking for an editable copy (not PDF) of the BVARC Membership Form.

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

I don't have, but would be a good idea to include a membership form for 
renewals & ATTRACTING NEW MEMBERS on the web site.


We used to have one in the "Newsletter" years ago, it would be a good 
idea to return an application form to the newsletter at least quarterly. 
(A simple application only takes up 1/2 a page.)


When I first joined BVARC in 2003, it was through an application form in 
the BVARC newsletter that was left at Houston Amateur Radio Supply when 
at original location in Spring.  This should be a good idea to bring up 
at the BVARC BOD meeting, as membership count has been slipping in 
recent years.


A printable form ought to be included in the website and on Facebook 
page. Facebook and the web page SHOULD have this information, as the 
younger generation is more "Social Media" friendly..  ECHO Society 
really has been sliding in recent years, don't know what membership is 
currently, but they are no longer meeting at The Red Cross & MARTY has 
been President for as long as I can remember...


I haven't been to a BVARC meeting for years, Gerry Mueller used to pick 
me up occasionally, I can't remember the last meeting I attended & it 
has been about 3 years since

I last attended Hamfest.

73

D. Howard Bingham

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On 4/7/2019 6:51 AM, K5IZO via BVARC wrote:


I need to update the Membership form and make a special one for the VE 
sessions.  Does anyone have the

editable (not PDF) version? I already checked Cam & Eddie.

John


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Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

*Big name retailers, or better yet MAJOR BRANDS would likely attract 
more to Hamfest.*


It's been several years since I last attended, being I don't have 
reliable transportation, is an issue for myself.


Howard Bingham

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On 3/23/2019 7:10 PM, gmuller885 via BVARC wrote:
Having been a worker  at the ham fest for some yrs I was wondering 
where the crowd was? There were a lot of empty tables. The eyeball 
qso's were great but no big retailers.




Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8+, an AT 5G Evolution smartphone

 Original message 
From: Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
Date: 3/23/19 3:32 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Mike Hardwick 
Subject: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest

I want to thank everyone for a great 2019 HamFest. With everyone’s 
hard work the HamFest was successful and everyone had a wonderful time.


Mike Hardwick, N5VCX
President
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Roster - Discussion:

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

I have no problems as they are now, only members can see what is now 
available, no street address or phone numbers visible to "non-members".


Should board members have email addresses visible to "Members Only" ?

D. Howard Bingham

ke5apj  BVARC member since 2003

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On 3/9/2019 2:14 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote:

BVARC Roster - Discussion:
Bvarc provides a roster of current and recently expired members on the
bvarc.org website.
1.) ease of contacting other members.
2.) ease to see when or if you are about to expire.

BVARC also provides a list of members that are Board members as well as
lists
of members that have won awards in the past.  As well as a list of silent
keys (SK).
(on the who is page)

A public roster is pretty standard in Ham radio  (callbooks, QRZ website,
FCC lookup)
and in the past, BVARC even used to post roster info
in some of the early newsletters ( before there was a website )

Recently with the digital age some concerns about privacy have come up.

Our membership roster can currently display records
PUBLICLY
NO PHONE
or
NO LIST AT ALL (this lists name and call only with no address or phone)

But another idea has been to make the Roster Password protected so only
members with the correct password can see the roster.

Currently only the ADMINS can see the entire unrestricted member list
(password protected) but the general public can see the slightly restricted
current roster.

My personal opinion is not many people even know the roster is there,
(it isnt used much) and if we had a member password no one would remember
it.

I would love to hear what the general membership thinks about this.

Eddie (NU5K)
BVARC web guy


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Re: [BVARC] CQ magazine issues missing

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Only have Nov. & Dec. 2018, Haven't rec'd January or Feb. 2019

73

Howard Bingham

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On 2/15/2019 9:16 AM, John Chauvin via BVARC wrote:
Have any of you CQ Magazine subscribers received your January and 
February issues.  The last one I received is December and my 
subscription is good to 2021.


John

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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [SETXSWLaHam] Texas bill could restrict mobile ham radio!

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

In West University Place and Southside Place, it's only if you have a 
cell phone "IN HANDS" when stopped for a moving violation, will you get 
ticketed for using a cell phone while driving.


West University Place first started enforcing NO CELL PHONE USE in 
School zones, then later adopted the NO CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING city 
wide, the penalty is "DOUBLE FINE" for whatever reason you were stopped 
for, typically $ 250. for speeding, if caught with a cell phone "IN 
HAND", that converts to a $ 500.00 ticket & goes on your driving record.


I know of cab drivers who have lost their job due to this, 3 strikes & 
your OUT THE DOOR.!


73

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On 1/13/2019 9:54 AM, Keith Dutson via BVARC wrote:


I would like to see cops pulling over all of those speeders out there 
seemingly trying to run me over. I would like to see one cop pulling 
over a driver using a microphone.


73, Keith NM5G

*From:* BVARC  *On Behalf Of *SETX Telecom 
via BVARC

*Sent:* Saturday, January 12, 2019 4:23 PM
*To:* pauleas...@pobox.com; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 


*Cc:* SETX Telecom 
*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [SETXSWLaHam] Texas bill could restrict 
mobile ham radio!


Try to tell a cop it doesnt apply.. they won't know or 
care..personally I dont want the hassle...the bill needs to be killed 
as is


Chris

WB5ITT

On Sat, Jan 12, 2019, 10:47 AM Paul Easter via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


This might be an opportunity for ARRL to do something useful!

    On Sat, Jan 12, 2019 at 7:48 AM D. Howard Bingham via BVARC
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

_READ IT AGAIN_, holders of FCC licenses for mobile operations
has been stricken from the existing legislation, as shown in
the linked changes.

While it's not law now, IF PASSED without legal challenges, it
could affect mobile operations from a moving vehicle against
the law.

D. Howard Bingham

KE5APJ

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On 1/11/2019 7:08 PM, Jimmy Vance via BVARC wrote:

This is written against cell phones not two-way radios


Section 545.425 says:
“Wireless communication device” means a device that uses a
commercial mobile service, as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section
332 .

47 USC 332 says:
the term “commercial mobile service” means any mobile
service (as defined in section 153 of this title) that is
provided for profit and makes interconnected service
available (A) to the public or (B) to such classes of
eligible users as to be effectively available to a
substantial portion of the public, as specified by
regulation by the Commission


        On 1/11/2019 5:47 AM, D. Howard Bingham via BVARC wrote:

FYI:

From SETXSWLaHam Yahoogroup

Forwarded by: D. Howard Bingham

73

KE5APJ



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*Subject: *



[SETXSWLaHam] Texas bill could restrict mobile ham radio!

*Date: *



Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:23:39 -0600

*From: *



SETX Telecom setxtele...@gmail.com
<mailto:setxtele...@gmail.com> [SETXSWLaHam]

<mailto:setxswla...@yahoogroups.com>

*Reply-To: *



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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [SETXSWLaHam] Texas bill could restrict mobile ham radio!

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

_READ IT AGAIN_, holders of FCC licenses for mobile operations has been 
stricken from the existing legislation, as shown in the linked changes.


While it's not law now, IF PASSED without legal challenges, it could 
affect mobile operations from a moving vehicle against the law.


D. Howard Bingham

KE5APJ

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On 1/11/2019 7:08 PM, Jimmy Vance via BVARC wrote:

This is written against cell phones not two-way radios


Section 545.425 says:
“Wireless communication device” means a device that uses a commercial 
mobile service, as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 332 .


47 USC 332 says:
the term “commercial mobile service” means any mobile service (as 
defined in section 153 of this title) that is provided for profit and 
makes interconnected service available (A) to the public or (B) to 
such classes of eligible users as to be effectively available to a 
substantial portion of the public, as specified by regulation by the 
Commission



On 1/11/2019 5:47 AM, D. Howard Bingham via BVARC wrote:


FYI:

From SETXSWLaHam Yahoogroup

Forwarded by: D. Howard Bingham

73

KE5APJ



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Subject:[SETXSWLaHam] Texas bill could restrict mobile ham radio!
Date:   Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:23:39 -0600
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[BVARC] Fwd: [SETXSWLaHam] Texas bill could restrict mobile ham radio!

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

FYI:

From SETXSWLaHam Yahoogroup

Forwarded by: D. Howard Bingham

73

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Subject:[SETXSWLaHam] Texas bill could restrict mobile ham radio!
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Re: [BVARC] Test

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Received loud & clear in Deer Park, TX TWICE 8-)

73

Howard Bingham

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On 9/16/2018 12:21 PM, Cam via BVARC wrote:

?

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Re: [BVARC] BVARC General Meeting - This Thursday June 14th

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Pardon my stupidity, but WHAT is DMR, is it another name for D-Star, 
that now Kenwood is also marketing.?


73

D. Howard Bingham

KE5APJ  -  Deer Park, TX

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On 6/12/2018 9:54 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote:


Matt Cline, K3JMC, will bring to us the in-and-outs on Digital Mobile 
Radio or DMR. DMR is growing fast and Houston already has nearly 15 
repeaters operating DMR. Come out to the meeting to find out more on 
this fast growing digital format.


Also staring at the June meeting will be the BVARC raffle 2.0. This 
raffle is extremely different since the prize is a “station in a box”. 
This station in a box is everything but the trees so make sure you 
pick up your raffle ticket to win a new radio and accessories. We will 
be selling tickets for the station in the box through November’s Chili 
supper. If you would like to sell tickets, tell Donovan you would like 
to sell one or two or 20 packs of tickets. It’s up to you on how many 
tickets you would like to sell. Donovan will have all the specifics on 
selling the tickets.


And don’t forget Field Day coming up on June 22^nd , 23^rd and 24^th . 
With five groups joining in this year, the combined Field Day is 
quickly becoming one of the largest Field Day gatherings in Texas. 
This year it will be held at Duhacsek Park off Old Richmond Road and 
Voss. The location will give us more than enough room to have a great 
time. Don’t forget to sign up to operate for Field Day. The web site 
to sign up is:


>


Allen Brier has done a great job on putting together the signup sheet 
and it is extremely easy.


Also, pass the word around for the July meeting. Kyle Brewer, AE5IJ, 
will be coming by and telling us what is up with the ISS, its radio 
communications and the status of the amateur radio equipment. Make 
sure you make it to the July meeting.


And it will then be that time again. Time for Ice Cream at the August 
general meeting.


See you there.

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Re: [BVARC] Requesting Vendor information please

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Didn't get to GHHF, but Micro-Center on South Rice off Westpark Dr. 
carries refurbished Dell, Hewlett Packard and their own private brand, 
as well as sells motherboards and current model chips for Intel and AMD.


D. Howard Bingham

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At the GHHF I saw a vendor who had refurbished computers. Does anyone have 
contact information for him please?
Jim
NR5ED

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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Expanding Privileges to End Amateur Radio

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Techs still have ALL of 6m & a narrow segment of 10m to hone their skills.

The problems I see, is LAX ENFORCEMENT caused by federal budget cuts at 
regulatory agencies such as the FCC.



That's how CB got so bad, they dropped the licensing requirement, 
stopped enforcement & net result, is you have CB'rs who don't know any 
better.



Not that there are a fair share of Generals and EXTRA'S that run off at 
the mouth with little regard of the rules.



73


Howard Bingham

KE5APJ


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On 2/28/2018 4:39 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC wrote:


As a no code general, I must fall into that invader category too.


K5HTB




*From:* BVARC  on behalf of Paul Noll via 
BVARC 

*Sent:* Wednesday, February 28, 2018 4:17 PM
*To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
*Cc:* Paul Noll
*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Expanding Privileges to End Amateur 
Radio
Wow, you sound like the technicians are  invading "your" territory. 
You also sound like you have a problem with those who got their start 
in the CB bands over 30 years ago, like me. If the FCC makes this 
change then those bands would no longer be just "general band" 
anymore. I'm just a "TECHNICIAN" and have been for almost two years 
and can say that the changes will not stop me from getting my general 
but will get me experience in the bands before I leap off into the 
fray. I don't think it will cause any more problems than all ready 
exists.  Enforcement of current rules is what is needed, not holding 
operators back because a few have no respect for the rules.. If you 
want amateur radio to grow and not continue it's decline among younger 
operators then more operators need to get with the program and welcome 
changes that hopefully will do just that. It's not your bands, it's 
our bands and I respectfully disagree  with your statement.


Paul

On Feb 28, 2018 15:30, "gmuller885--- via BVARC" > wrote:


To All
  I concur with Gary. We can not control the Techs that have
invaded the General bad as it is.

Gerald Muller *K9GEM*
*gmuller...@aol.com 
*
In a message dated 2/28/2018 2:59:48 PM Central Standard Time,
tdxs-l...@tdxs.net  writes:

I say no.  The Technician class in an entry point.  If you
have General class privileges on HF there is no intensive to
continue learning about Amateur Radio.  The Technician class
is already inundated with with poor operators from the old
Citizen Band radio service.  Many of these operators need to
be policed into better operating procedures but there there
does not seem to be any recourse to do so.   Allow these
operators to flood over into the General Class operating
prividlges will spell the end to Amateur Radio and doom our
remaining bands to the same QRM as the old Citizen Band.

ARRL Requests Expanded HF Privileges for Technician Licensees






ARRL Requests Expanded HF Privileges for Technician Licensees

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national
association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the...




The above is solely my opinion and does not represent that of
the Texas DX Society or any of it's members.


Gary D. Antley
Possum Walk Texas
DE KI5LR

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know they are out to get you.”  Gary David Antley/


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Re: [BVARC] Proposed by-law changes in the ARRL

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Click the *HOME PAG**E* at the below link which yields an error message.

Howard Bingham - KE5APJ

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On 1/12/2018 8:45 AM, Paul Easter via BVARC wrote:

Link is broken.

On Fri, Jan 12, 2018 at 8:04 AM, k5hm.ron--- via BVARC 
> wrote:



http://cqnewsroom.blogspot.com/2018/01/cq-white-paper-follow-up-arrl-we-have.htm




I don’t know about you but I find these proposed changes onerous
and disturbing.

73,

Ron, K5HM

k5hm@gmail.com 

www.qrz.com/db/k5hm 

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[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Got an error message:  Page does not exist.

Ooop's

Howard Bingham :-\


On 1/12/2018 8:04 AM, k5hm.ron--- via BVARC wrote:


http://cqnewsroom.blogspot.com/2018/01/cq-white-paper-follow-up-arrl-we-have.htm 



I don’t know about you but I find these proposed changes onerous and 
disturbing.


73,

Ron, K5HM

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[BVARC] Ham Radio Basics--On The Air Series--Jim Talks With A Mobile Station In The UK M0KPD/Mobile - YouTube

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

For beginners in ham radio, I have found this YouTube channel to be a 
good source of on-air radio habits,

and a bit of education..

Given I can't get OTA as often as I would like to, given "NO OUTSIDE 
ANTENNA" attitude of my sister, I use
this YouTube Channel to keep up to date at night & when weather dictates 
being indoors.




73

Howard Bingham
KE5APJ

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[BVARC] Fwd: SKYWARN Recognition Day is Saturday, December 2

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

FYI:  From AUSTIN Amateur Radio Club

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Subject:SKYWARN Recognition Day is Saturday, December 2
Date:   Sun, 12 Nov 2017 23:02:55 -0600
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[BVARC] Happy Birthday Motorola! | A Journey through time & innovation - YouTube

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Found this on YouTube about history of Motorola and development of car 
radios and how that evolved to the current cell phone market.


A friend who serviced photo finishing equipment used one of the 
predecessors to the flip phone in the mid 1980's, likely the clunky 
ni-cad powered model made before the Razor flip phone.




73
Howard Bingham
KE5APJ

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Re: [BVARC] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Looting was mentioned by Houston's Police Chief on KHOU Storm LIVE 
STREAMING coverage last night, _*as REASON FOR creating a  10 p.m. to 5 
a.m. curfew in Houston City Limits*_, citing looting in a number of 
subdivisions and bedroom communities, even West University Place was 
mentioned as where criminal activity was becoming a problem in areas 
where people had evacuated due to the floods.


_*HPD is being supplemented by Texas National Guard in enforcement of 
the curfew, stating the only exceptions would be to those assisting 
rescues and volunteers at evacuation centers*_, then a reporter asked if 
the NEWS MEDIA was included, to which Houston mayor turner replied, NO 
WE NEED THE NEWS MEDIA to report what is going on & he mentioned that is 
how HE (Mayor Turner) keeps informed.


So, be sure your family is HOME between the HOURS OF 10 P.M. and 5 A.M. 
(Some other surrounding cities have slightly different curfew hours, so 
listen to the MEDIA in your community.!


73

Howard Bingham, Deer Park, TX

KE5APJ

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On 8/29/2017 9:37 AM, rodney martinez via BVARC wrote:
Ive been monitoring just the Southwest HPD dispatch during this whole 
storm window.  We are not seeing it on TV, but burglaries and looting 
have been relentless since the water started going down.  They are 
backed up at least a couple dozen calls this morning.  Even the 
Valero's near Chimney Rock and North Braeswood has been looted, and it 
serves as sort of a staging area the police stay at regularly.  I was 
told that even the Beldens grocery store got looted, but I have not 
verified this.  Walked the area and saw they have barricaded the doors 
at Beldens with stacks of pallets, and a sign on front saying Armed 
Guard Inside.  Dont even think that it is all peaceful out there.

Best Regards,
Rodney J. Martinez
Intellitech Automation, Inc.
IS Networld Vendor
832-423-5640 (Cellphone)
8816-326-49843 (Satphone)
KC5MZK (Ham Callsign)


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Re: [BVARC] Hurricane Harvey Rainfall

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Anywhere LOCAL where one can find good quality rain gauges, not the 
small plastic jobs sold at home improvement stores.?


Used to be AESHAM used to carry several pages of weather gear in their 
annual catalog (That I sorely MISS.)


73

Howard Bingham, Deer Park, TX

No water in the House, but was wall to wall lake last Saturday morning.

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On 8/29/2017 8:05 AM, Leslie via BVARC wrote:


I am at approximately 32" in League City.  No water in the house, still have 
power, etc.
Be safe all.
73
Leslie , ad5wb


On Aug 29, 2017, at 7:33 AM, "Allen F. Mattis via BVARC"  
wrote:

As of 7:40 AM Aug 29, 2017 I have measured 22.84 inches of rain from Hurricane 
Havey.

Allen N5AFV


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Re: [BVARC] 08/28/2017 BVARC 2M net will stand down

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

And aren't 911 calls sent to the closest jurisdiction to where the call 
originates.?


And whether using a "Land Line" or "cell" number, ALWAYS tell the 
operator where you are located, as to spite the GPS technology used by 
cell phones, I've had EMS tell me that all they can do is zero in on a 
50 ft. radius & in an apartment or condo, that could mean upward of 16 
doors (OR MORE) they would have to knock on in a typical multi family 
dwelling if the unit number was not mentioned...!


When I was still apartment living, I lost track of the number of times 
the EMT's would knock on my door asking IF I HAD called for an 
emergency.. Multi-story buildings compounds the issue.


73

Howard Bingham, KE5APJ

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On 8/29/2017 7:43 AM, Jeffrey Davis via BVARC wrote:
They were told to call 911 because that's what they tell us to call 
people.  We enter the information we get into the web EOC logs when 
someone calls over the radio and someone will get the info and respond 
but 911 will get a much quicker response, I believe. I'm told that 
there is approximately a 10 minute hold time on 911 and to not hang 
up. Calling back just puts you at the end of the queue again. I'm 
sorry if you feel we're a bunch of ambulance Chasers, what does that 
even mean? Applied to ARES? I mean if we were attorneys I'd get it? We 
get calls of road flooding, damage, and so on. We put it all into the 
computer and where it goes from there I don't know.


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Re: [BVARC] Flooding

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

On 8/27/2017 10:20 AM, Keith Dutson via BVARC wrote:


Looks like a few homeowners got lucky.  The frogs sound happy.

73, Keith NM5G


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Same here, sounds like toads are mating, they are best mosquito 
controllers, no pesticides & highly efficient.


My Weatherbug alerter sound is similar. :-X

73,

Howard Bingham

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*From:* BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *ke5ith 
via BVARC

*Sent:* Sunday, August 27, 2017 8:25 AM
*To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
*Cc:* ke5ith 
*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Flooding

Video of our neighborhood.



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Re: [BVARC] Flooding

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Didn't get water inside house in Deer Park, but have a few inches in 
front part of garage.


Got phone call from city, Deer Park has an "Anti-Wake" ordinance in 
effect when streets are flooded,


aimed at preventing property damage, drive too fast on flooded streets, 
get fined up to $ 2,500. property


owners encouraged to report violations to the city... Seems it's aimed 
more at commercial vehicles,


SUV's and 4WD pickups that get a thrill at speeding through water.

73

Howard Bingham

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On 8/27/2017 2:19 AM, ke5ith via BVARC wrote:
I pray everyone is staying safe. Our house now has 3 inches of water 
throughout. Please stay safe everyone.


Keith Stolle
Ke5ith
Keep a song in your heart and a smile on your face.


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Re: [BVARC] Storm communications

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

On 8/25/2017 10:41 AM, SETX Telecom via BVARC wrote:

NOAA does NOT use amateur frequencies.Skywarn does ...but that's 
not NOAAit is a civilian amateur spotter group that works with the 
NWS

NOAA/NWS uses 162.4xx and .5xx freqs to broadcast weather info...

Chris
WB5ITT

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Thank you for refreshing my MEMORY.

The younger hams as well as OLDER hams need to polish their manners when 
SKYWARN conducts a NET, most often on Salt Grass Link in the Gulf Coast 
area of Texas & I would guess Western Louisiana and the Golden Triangle 
area...


73

Howard Bingham
KE5APJ

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On Aug 25, 2017 3:12 AM, "D. Howard Bingham via BVARC" 
<bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:


Houston/Galveston NOAA uses the Salt Grass link system in the
Houston area.

73

Howard Bingham

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On 8/24/2017 11:37 PM, Bruce via BVARC wrote:

All formal communications for ARES and RACES are documented at their 
websites.

73...bruce

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On Aug 24, 2017, at 7:51 PM, Nizar Mullani via BVARC<bvarc@bvarc.org> 
<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>  wrote:

Is there an official procedure for communications during the storms? If so, 
where can I find the details. If not, is there a suggested frequency to use?

NIZAR K0NM.

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Re: [BVARC] Storm communications

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Check the VHF directory at www.BVARC.org for the downtown Houston Salt 
Grass repeater, Houston/Galveston NOAA uses that repeater for weather 
reporting & while being used, it is a DIRECTED NET from the NOAA office 
in Alvin iirc. !


73

Howard Bingham & as permitted, may duck out on the front porch with my 
HT's, both have NEW charged batteries.


KE5APJ


On 8/24/2017 7:51 PM, Nizar Mullani via BVARC wrote:

Is there an official procedure for communications during the storms? If so, 
where can I find the details. If not, is there a suggested frequency to use?

NIZAR K0NM.
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Re: [BVARC] Storm communications

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Houston/Galveston NOAA uses the Salt Grass link system in the Houston area.

73

Howard Bingham

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On 8/24/2017 11:37 PM, Bruce via BVARC wrote:

All formal communications for ARES and RACES are documented at their websites.

73...bruce

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 24, 2017, at 7:51 PM, Nizar Mullani via BVARC  wrote:

Is there an official procedure for communications during the storms? If so, 
where can I find the details. If not, is there a suggested frequency to use?

NIZAR K0NM.

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Re: [BVARC] Watching the Eclipse in MO

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Essentially this is what I saw the last time in what was it 1976?

Had punched a pencil hole in a piece of black cardboard & viewed on 
concrete drive way at the loading dock of my former employer in Texas 
Medical Center.


IE:  Pin Hole Camera

73

Howard Bingham

KE5APJ

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On 8/21/2017 5:10 PM, Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC wrote:

That looks like PAC-MAN . . . .< . . <.. .<   .  . . .



On Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 12:31 PM, ke5ith via BVARC > wrote:


Here is what I see from Houston. image1.JPG

Keith
Ke5ith
Keep a song in your heart and a smile on your face.

On Aug 21, 2017, at 11:59, Nizar Mullani via BVARC
> wrote:


Right over the center line. A piece of sun is missing.

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Re: [BVARC] 2 meter base antenna

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

That's the same antenna I used when mobile, as well from my apartment 
after I had to give up driving (Placed it on a pizza pan on bar counter 
top.), bought it same day as licensed, still have it, now in storage in 
nephew's garage..


I'm now using an ICOM W-32A with a 5/8's 2 meter accessory antenna to 
get my 5 watts the 35miles to the repeater site, on Mondays I participate,


All my equipment still works, but have a sister who is WORSE than an HOA 
when it comes to erecting antennas..


73

Howard Bingham

KE5APJ

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On 8/10/2017 11:53 PM, Paul Noll via BVARC wrote:

I need suggestions !!! I need a 2 meter home base vertical antenna. Not to long 
because of
the dreaded HOA ! Was looking at the Hustler G6-270? I know it's a dual bander 
but it is supposed to get 6db gain on both bands, is 5/8 wave and is only 7.5 
ft long. A little longer is ok. Would like to keep it a one piece if possible 
but not a necessity.

Please, any suggestions will be considered !!

Paul Noll
KG5MHD
Love your pets, they want and deserve it !!!



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[BVARC] Fwd: [TenMeters] Hara up for sale

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Found on the TenMeters List..

I thought this was a premier site, with the Annual ARRL Hamvention, as 
well as other regional events in the Northeast..?


What's UP, or is ARRL going to have to find another venue..?

73

Howard Bingham

KE5APJ

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Subject:[TenMeters] Hara up for sale
Date:   Thu, 3 Aug 2017 19:39:44 + (UTC)
From: 	Jerry n9...@sbcglobal.net [TenMeters] 


Reply-To:   Jerry 
To: 	MCWA Reflector , 070 List Service 070 List 
Service <0...@yahoogroups.com>, 10-10 List Service 10-10 List Service 
, Ten Meters Group 







 




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Re: [BVARC] BVARC NAME...

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

What's wrong with the current name?

A redesign of the header to look more up to date is all that might be 
needed, possibly using a different font, as to content, why change it, 
other than need to include a copy of "Membership Application" in about 
every third or fourth edition.!


When I joined, it was from an application left at the original HARS 
location in 2003 or earlier..


Have been a member of BVARC since 2003 & took the Tech Course offered by 
BVARC's Elmer & passed the Tech exam at the Hamfest in 2004 at the 
Community Center in Sugar Land.


73

Howard Bingham

Now in Deer Park, often check in on an ICOM HT bought in 2004, hits the 
repeater with 5 watts easily from 35 miles.


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On 8/1/2017 5:55 AM, DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC wrote:

I PREFER *BVARC…*it’s  unique.   Anything with Brazos is cool too.

But if you have to have something else….*/The Cootie. /*
*/
/*
David
K5HEC



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2722 Wisdom Drive   *Email: howa...@hal-pc.org
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[BVARC] 10 Interesting Facts about Nikola Tesla - YouTube

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

10 Facts about Nikola Tesla that both new and OLD hams can appreciate.
Your kids may find this interesting too.!



73

Howard Bingham
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Re: [BVARC] Off topic - looking for a computer repair company

[D. Howard Bingham via BVARC]

Geek Squad located at Best Buy (They just rescued my PC from a corrupt 
Windows 7)


Or:  Micro-Center on South Rice in Bellaire

73

Howard Bingham

KE5APJ




On 6/21/2017 5:47 PM, John Chauvin via BVARC wrote:
Does anyone have a recommendation for a small computer repair house 
that they used?


John

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