[BVARC] Question about ARRL Qualifying Run..

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Does  ARRL   accept a typed copy of the CW  Qualifying Runor must it be 
hand written?

Thanks ,

DavidK5HEC

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Re: [BVARC] BVARC - Backup Power with KI5MIK

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbvsHUBM18Y


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Re: [BVARC] Car battery

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Wonder if we will ever get  LiFePO4   batteries for cars….. at a reasonable 
price.  I think they have some desirable properties…. especially weight.  

David K5HEC





> On Sep 13, 2023, at 20:29, Jimmy Vance via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Your best bet would be an Everstart Plus or Everstart MAXX at Walmart.  I've 
> been getting around 4 yrs from Everstart MAXX and the price is a lot cheaper 
> than any of the other parts houses
> 
> On 9/13/2023 7:56 PM, Dwayne Jones via BVARC wrote:
>> group 65 battery
> 
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Lost Malaysian Plane

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thanks for posting this.  David  K5HEC



> On Aug 31, 2023, at 20:33, Larry K5LJ via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> If this article is correct, WSPRnet may be credited with finding this plane. 
> Great PR for hams.
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Re: [BVARC] Forrest Mims III new book

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I let myself get talked into a subscription of Scientific American. Pretty 
watered down stuff compared to what it was like when Mims was writing for them.

Thanks to BVARC   for having him come and speak….   (Mims and others… Like   
Gerald Youngblood!)

David   K5HEC






> On Aug 26, 2023, at 16:04, Jimmy Vance via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> For those of us that grew up reading his technical books, here is one you 
> might want for the book shelf
> 
> 
> Forrest Mims' Maverick Scientist - Hardcover Limited Edition
> 
> Written by the foremost amateur scientist practicing in the U.S. today, this 
> intimate portrait of a self-made scientist shares a revelatory look inside 
> the scientific
> community and tells the story of a lifelong learner. This exclusive Limited 
> Edition hardcover comes with an autographed bookplate signed by the author.
> $50.00
> 
> 
> https://www.makershed.com/products/maverick-scientist-hardcover?_pos=1&_sid=3bae059f1&_ss=rThanks=IwAR2cAVzyLsQDPPw5F7Zc0fUApkvVwEMuhNKPxMkSUKyGhMmpIRtNh_a4L3s
> 
> --jv
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Re: [BVARC] Comments welcome.... Windows 11S or Windows 11

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thank you for the reply  Rudy, and thanks for including your phone number!   

 My question was a little hazy…. it’s  a new HP laptop  and shipped with Win 
11.  And so far I like it.  But haven’t loaded any ham software. 

David K5HEC



> On Jun 18, 2023, at 14:03, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I dont update the OS ver on computers unless I have a direct need that the 
> old OS does not support.
> 
> Also as you stated this computer is for ham radio use, odds are any software 
> you are using will be supported by Windows 10.It may not be supported in 
> Windows 11.
> 
> Rudy Ackerman 
> 281 460 7384
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 11:53:07 AM PDT, DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC 
>  wrote: 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> For ham radio use  is it better to convert the operating system on my new 
> laptop  to Windows 11or just leave it the way it came… with Windows 11 S  
> ?
> 
> 
> David  K5HEC
> 
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[BVARC] Comments welcome.... Windows 11S or Windows 11

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

For ham radio use  is it better to convert the operating system on my new 
laptop  to Windows 11or just leave it the way it came… with Windows 11 S   ?


David   K5HEC

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Re: [BVARC] How do we renew for 1 year ? After I type yes I get a white page . Larry Brand . Try to pay with a credit card . Thank you .

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Get out your piggy bank and see if a lifetime membership would make sense.  No 
more reminders,no more lapses…   BVARC   is a worthy institution …

K5HEC




> On May 9, 2023, at 21:39, larry brand via BVARC  wrote:
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>  
>  
> Sent from Mail  for Windows
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Re: [BVARC] Ham Radio Deluxe - Terrible Customer Service!

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Would be great if they’d  just make the freeking thing work good…. in the past 
I liked it.  




> On Mar 22, 2023, at 15:01, Lloyd Coker KI5OYC via BVARC  
> wrote:
> 
> Short & Sweet,
> 
> HRD was working well, but the log was impossible to configure to different 
> fields at one point.
> i.e., WFD, POTA, FD, etc., and I asked some general questions, including why 
> creating a different database was not working.
> 
> Tech support stated, "upgrade to the latest version... should fix any issues."
> 
> I was at the latest version (I already thought of that on my own).
> I contacted them again, and they were very standoffish... no help at all.
> I was paying for the annual support line and software updgrades.
> 
> No more... lousy attitude, and they DID talk down to me.
> 
> My two cents. 
> 
> Lloyd F. Coker
> KI5OYC
> -Original Message-
> From: BVARC  On Behalf Of R.S.Hradilek via BVARC
> Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 21:33
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: R.S.Hradilek 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Ham Radio Deluxe - Terrible Customer Service!
> 
> As a software developer myself, I can definitively state that the HRD 
> software is not at fault here. If there is no command in the FT-991A that 
> will perform the functionality, it cannot do it. I use HRD myself for 
> occaisional remote connections, and there are a couple things I can't do on 
> an Elecraft K3 - same reason. 
> 
> If you were demanding a refund, I can understand the sarcasm coming from tech 
> support (which I also do) if you failed to accept his perfectly valid 
> reasoning. It is not difficult to frustrate a tech support person using the 
> tactic of irrationality.
> 
> Use the knob.
> 
> BTW: the Winkey interface in HRD sucks. Use WKRemote.
> 
> Roy -- AD5Q
> Programming since 1967
> 
>> He then proceeds to insult me with statements like the following
> quote: "We also cannot control your Mr. Coffee or smart home devices through 
> the FT-991A. But that's due to the same exact reason - there's no command in 
> the FT-991A command set for a Mr. Coffee or smart home devices.
> 
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[BVARC] A L E

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Some members might find this interesting…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QIeG4LiFMg


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Re: [BVARC] Allstar link

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

RASPBERRY PI…. look it up.   It is a  very capable little computer the size of 
a deck of cards.  Available as a kit on Amazon. Developed by the Brits as a 
teaching tool but is much more… runs Linux.

David  K5HEC

> On Nov 20, 2022, at 8:21 AM, Leslie Bartosh via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Hi Marvin:
> I did not see any answers to your inquiry...so..
> Raspberry Pi to my knowledge is a flavor of the Linux operating system.
> I hope this is correct.  If not I am sure someone will chime in. :-)
> I cannot help you on the Allstar link.
> 73
> Leslie, AD5WB
> 
> 
> On Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 03:00:14 AM CST, Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via 
> BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> Can someone please explain how Allstar link works and how you can access 
> distant repeaters? What’s a raspberry pi?
> Thank you,
> Marvin N5RKW
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [BVARC] Dx Commander

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

AMAZING STUFF…..  thanks for sending the info…  I’ve been playing with my 
ZachTek… 1/4 watt…  




> On Nov 1, 2022, at 4:23 PM, Shannon Tassin via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Yes, great propagation today. My simple dipole is getting the signal out well 
> from 20M to 10M.
> 
> 
> From: BVARC  on behalf of K5BOU via BVARC 
> 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 4:16 PM
> To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
> Cc: K5BOU 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Dx Commander
>  
> 
>  
> 
> K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont
> Houston|Texas|USA|
> https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/ 
> 
> 
>  
>  
> From: BVARC  On Behalf Of K5BOU via BVARC
> Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 2:51 PM
> To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
> Cc: K5BOU 
> Subject: [BVARC] Dx Commander
>  
> See the attached DX Commander 10 m map report from 15 mins ago. Love this 
> antenna
>  
> 
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC BEAACON November 2022

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> On Oct 31, 2022, at 9:10 PM, DAVID M GRAY JR  wrote:
> 
> The wheels that  turn at BVARC   do lots of work for the club and the 
> members. 
> 
> Thank you,   David   K5HEC
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Oct 31, 2022, at 9:05 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC > > wrote:
>> 
>> it has been available in pdf form on the bvarc website for literally
>> decades, reading it electronically is nothing new... in fact we have
>> ALL the newsletters ever printed on the web site as downoadable PDFS..
>> 
>> Like I said collect them all...
>> Eddie (NU5K)
>> 
>> On Monday, October 31, 2022 at 05:08:09 PM CDT, Tom Watson via BVARC 
>> mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Excellent work. Much easier and more convienient to read on the phone than 
>> on paper!
>> 
>> On Sun, Oct 30, 2022, 6:41 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC > > wrote:
>> here is the brand new BVARC beacon
>> be the first on your block to read it.
>> Collect them all.
>> 
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] HF One band At a time

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thanks again… I’m an Eric fan. 




> On Oct 30, 2022, at 11:20 AM, K5BOU via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Introduction to HF One Band At a Time - 10 METERS (easternmobeacon.com) 
> 
>  
> 
> K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont
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Re: [BVARC] 10 M is rocking

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thanks for the link to the weather page.  

David,   K5HEC



> On Oct 28, 2022, at 9:40 AM, K5BOU via BVARC  wrote:
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> Today, I just made a radio contact with a Russian near the Ukrainian border. 
> Interesting.
>  
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[BVARC] Fwd: The BVARC BEACON – A Critical State

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

> From  David,   K5HEC.
> 
> I do enjoy the printed newsletter… last months was especially good…. the 
> short bio of the amazing Nizar and the report on WSPR  were both very 
> interesting.“Where in the world is….”   is something I look for.   
> 
> But I think I would be happy with a PDF  version on an iPad if it were well 
> formatted and easy to download.  Paper, stamps, staples  are a problem  and 
> then you wind up with a paper document ….they tend to pile up and get lost.  
> 
> BVARC is great.  I’ve been a member since about 1990  when I was   WB5NZF.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Oct 8, 2022, at 2:59 PM, Keith Dutson via BVARC > > wrote:
>> 
>> NARS went from paper only to .pdf file email and paper.  Membership numbers 
>> were not significantly altered, and the majority of members elected email.  
>> The NARS member database was altered (email address) to accommodate the 
>> change.
>> 
>> Later, the printed version was changed to .pdf file email only, and the file 
>> was posted each month on the NARS web site.  Most members receiving the 
>> printed version agreed that they could print their own copy from the emailed 
>> version, if desired.  This arrangement continues today, and I think the 
>> email option will eventually cease.
>> 
>> 73, Keith NM5G
>> 
>> On Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 09:54:53 AM CDT, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
>> mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>  Some of you may know, there are two issues with printing the BVARC 
>> newsletter – costs and labor required to produce it. Costs have skyrocketed 
>> over the last year and it is getting harder to find volunteers for 
>> production. Many ask why we still produce a paper newsletter and fight with 
>> all those problems. The answer on these items is one simple answer – 
>> maintaining membership. Many clubs that have had a printed newsletter and 
>> changed to an electronic one experience a decrease in membership. The ARRL 
>> talks about membership loss in their “club manuals.” Even our illustrious 
>> editor witnessed a significant drop in membership at the Houston 
>> Astronomical Society (long after he was president) when they went from paper 
>> to electronic form. So, the question is, where do we go from here? Here are 
>> few possible options: 1. Stay as a paper publication only (and continue to 
>> have the same problems). 2. Change to an electronic publication only. 3. Do 
>> a combination of sorts by allowing members to opt out of a printed 
>> newsletter. The major problem here is that this does not help with the labor 
>> portion and the costs do not go down proportionally. 4. Find a benefactor 
>> that can pay the printing costs for the next 20 years. Keep in mind, that 
>> this does not alleviate the labor problems cited below so they must be 
>> resolved. I want to increase the visibility of the newsletter for the 
>> amateur community. I want it to be something that other clubs will jump on 
>> board and submit articles from the entire Houston area. I feel that having a 
>> printed document is more beneficial to the hobby as whole. This a club 
>> issue. I would like input from the membership as to what you think should be 
>> a direction to go in. Send me an e-mail to n5...@att.net 
>>  and let me know your thoughts. During a BOD meeting, 
>> a comment was made that only a few will respond to this request. I hope they 
>> are wrong. The other challenge on the newsletter is to significantly 
>> increase the staff to that required to reasonably produce it. Whether it is 
>> electronic or printed we need people to help. We are also looking for 
>> several people to aggressively solicit and manage advertising. For the 
>> printed format we need 5 or 6 people to alternate handle logistics and 
>> getting the printing done and to fold, tape, label, stamp and mail them. No 
>> matter what direction we go in, we still need people to help with this 
>> endeavor. Also, just to let everyone know, an anonymous donor has paid for 
>> the printing for the September newsletter, which is only temporary solution, 
>> so the cost issues still exist. Let me know if you are interested in 
>> helping. The club needs your help. Mike Hardwick, N5VCX President Brazos 
>> Valley Amateur Radio Club  
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] September Monthly newsletter

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I really enjoyed reading this month’s  Beacon.My favorites:  the material 
on WSPRand Nizar’s  bio.  

I am on the list for a Zach Tec   transmitter but I bet that will take a 
while…a guy can only solder so fast.


David  K5HEC





> On Aug 29, 2022, at 9:12 AM, Eddie Runner via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I did a monthly reminder that the Sept newsletter was just posted to the 
> bvarc.org website.
> 
> I will continue to do this every month..  But A thought just hit me, why not
> 
> attach the newsletter to the reminder email??
> 
> Here it is...
> <202209.pdf>
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[BVARC] Fwd: Could somebody tell me

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Maybe Hell?

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Begin forwarded message:

> From: DAVID M GRAY JR 
> Date: December 27, 2020 at 14:32:42 CST
> To: bvarc@bvarc.org
> Subject: Could somebody tell me
> 
> ... what these signals are!??   Around 14074 MHz  Go on and off at the same 
> time
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone

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Re: [BVARC] Quite a resource if you like the nuts and bolts of electronics...

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I enjoy all the great info from BVARC.   Where in the world is ??reports 
about  places I think I’ll skip.  Interesting notes on all kinds of things and  
remarks by Nizar and others  on what active hams do.  Baloons bobbing along in 
the stratosphere. Interesting and varied remarks on our nets. 

 I’m lucky to have even just a microscopic part of it all.

David   K5HEC







> On Dec 18, 2020, at 9:49 AM, Gus Bernard via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> From my post after his NanoVNA presentation last month:  It's well worth 
> perusing his video playlists <https://www.youtube.com/user/w2aew/playlists>.  
> Most of the notes & drawings from his videos are posted to his Dropbox for 
> viewer access.
> 
> BTW, Rick - you may not be an engineer with a classic Porsche (birthday 
> present), but we look forward to The Radio Hotel every month with baited 
> breath!  What's more, we truly appreciate that you post that great stuff to 
> the BVARC website Tech page so we can keep learning from it for years to 
> come.  Merry Christmas!
> 
> Gus, KG5OFB
> 
> On Fri, Dec 18, 2020 at 12:49 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC  <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
> I’m going back to writing poetry.   Nothing technical to cover in The Radio 
> Hotel after seeing his list of video diatribes.
> Wow!   Good find.  Nice.
> Tnx.  W5RH
> 
> On Dec 17, 2020, at 12:02 PM, DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC  <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
> 
>> W2AEWappears to be a perfectly normal electrical engineer who loves 
>> Porches... but look at the work he has recorded anything you want to 
>> know about scopes and diodes….and this and that.  Literally hundreds of very 
>> interesting videos.  I got hooked after I watched his #170 on quadrature 
>> modulation.
>> 
>> https://www.qsl.net/w2aew/youtube/W2AEW_video_index.pdf 
>> <https://www.qsl.net/w2aew/youtube/W2AEW_video_index.pdf>
>> 
>> Take a look.  I think you will be amazed.
>> 
>> David   K5HEC
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[BVARC] Quite a resource if you like the nuts and bolts of electronics...

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

W2AEWappears to be a perfectly normal electrical engineer who loves 
Porches... but look at the work he has recorded anything you want to know 
about scopes and diodes….and this and that.  Literally hundreds of very 
interesting videos.  I got hooked after I watched his #170 on quadrature 
modulation.

https://www.qsl.net/w2aew/youtube/W2AEW_video_index.pdf 


Take a look.  I think you will be amazed.

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Re: [BVARC] Looking for HF Help

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

 Keep experiencing.   I bet somebody in BVARC will come thru with help.  

I have an off-center fed dipole about 135 ft. total length up about 12 ft. in 
the back yard… I’m near N. Eldridge Pkw and Tanner.  My signal into the BVARC  
HF Wednesday net  is minimal but I usually get checked in.  About the same with 
the Louisiana Traffic Net.   My brother over in Ruston, LA… KB7QL…..  often 
reports that I have a strong signal up there… about 300 miles.  He has a long 
loop up about 15 ft.He often has a strong signal into Houston  on 3910 kHz. 
  

Keep trying  and I bet things will begin to change for you.  

David  K5HEC




> On Oct 16, 2020, at 6:56 PM, Chad Kitzmann via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I’ve been a Ham since 2017 and have an 857d.  Running a multi fan dipole from 
> 2017 until I had to cut the tree down it was in in 2019 I had dismal contacts 
> with anyone on 80, 40, and 20.  
> Covid gave me some time to be at home and I setup a Hustler 6BT and have it 
> tuned with my MFJ 269c.   I know it’s a solar minimum but I’ve made very few 
> contact.  I can hardly reach the Texas Traffic Net and I try each day.  I 
> might get a check in 2 times a month.  I have yet to be able to check into 
> the 3.910 Wednesday net.  I can hear everyone but no one can hear me.  
> 
> I recently built an 40/80 meter coil dipole that is an inverted v that’s 18 
> feet at the center and 6 feet at the ends - nobody hears me with 100 watts - 
> even the 3.910 net. 
> 
> Is 100 watts just too little these days?  Should I be looking to buy an amp. 
> It seems people with higher power are the only only people who get heard. 
> It’s very discouraging.   I can hear them - just can work them.  :(
> 
> - Chad
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Multi-state VHF propagation right now

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thank you for reminding me that there is life outside HF.  A person can do lots 
of hamming on the high-up frequencies without filling the trees with wire and 
being frustrated because towers and big beams are not possible. 

David   K5HEC




> On Oct 12, 2020, at 9:34 AM, KJ Anderson via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> This morning the repeater was making full quieting way north, just east of 
> Dallas.  Looks like it’s still wide open, FYI.
>  
> 
>  
> -
> KJ Anderson
> 253-380-2636
> www.linkedin.com/in/scrumnerd 
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Re: [BVARC] Laminate Flooring

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Definitely interesting  .  Thanks
David K5HEC

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> On Sep 10, 2020, at 14:15, Wes Harris via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> Yesterday I made a trip to the tower site to make some changes to the 
> repeaters in Baytown.  It is impossible to see the antenna from the ground 
> with the naked eye but I snapped a quick photo.  
> 
> This picture puts into perspective how massive these towers are.  The antenna 
> in the circle is 24' long.  Thought some of you would enjoy seeing this.
> 
> 73
> De W5WES
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Wed, Sep 9, 2020 at 10:22 AM DAVID ELY via BVARC  wrote:
>> Approximately how many square feet?
>> 
>> Dave N5EKW
>> 713-598-2366 
>> 
>> On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 02:38:32 PM CDT, Scott Medbury via BVARC 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> I have a bunch of laminate flooring that came out of my son's house and is 
>> free for the taking. 
>> 
>> \If you want it, it needs to go by Wednesday evening or it is getting 
>> trashed.
>> 
>> Let me know by email or text. 
>> 
>> Scott KD5FBA
>> 281-543-8376
>> 
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[BVARC] Fwd: MFJ Essential Workers

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Some might be interested in my exchange today with MFJ.   That is a great 
company I think.  I commented on the scarcity of their HF amplifiers and got a 
nice note back.  




> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: "Richard C. Stubbs, Jr." 
> Subject: Re: MFJ Essential Workers
> Date: July 23, 2020 at 10:49:50 AM CDT
> To: DAVID M GRAY JR 
> 
> thanks david.  ameritron probably got hit the hardest out of our five
> companies here.  parts have been really hard to come by.  but day care and
> schools being closed probably had the most affect on our amp business. 
> it's amazing that ladies are the best workers on this type of stuff.  they
> are incredible. we are slowly getting them back.
> 
> On Thu, July 23, 2020 9:04 am, DAVID  M GRAY   JR wrote:

>> All the best to MFJ.  Thanks for the great equipment  that a ham can fix
>> himself if that is needed. 

>> HF Amplifiers: the dealers™ shelves look pretty bare.
>> 
>> 
>> David  K5HEC
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jul 23, 2020, at 9:48 AM, MFJ Enterprises Inc.
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Essential Business,
>>> Essential People
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Top. Alma Gillespie tests an MFJ-941E manual 300 Watt antenna tuner.
>>> Middle Left. Jason Morris, KE5FBB, tests an MFJ-1888MC multi-coupler for
>>> receive.  This is a relatively new product for MFJ.  It works with a
>>> receive loop. Middle Right. Denise Peterson stuffs meter pc boards for
>>> the manual antenna tuner line. Denise works on multiple different
>>> products in a given day. Bottom Left. Josh Brothers, KF4KQS, works on a
>>> biastee power injector for the MFJ automatic antenna tuners.  The
>>> biastee is included with all automatic tuners. Bottom Right. Toronica
>>> Wilson stuffs through-hole parts into an MFJ-998 legal limit ATU after
>>> it has been through surface mount. It will then be wave soldered.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Top. Charlotte Ware (left) and Joyce Guy (right) finish out the MFJ
>>> products with top covers, screws, bag and box them and get them ready
>>> for shipping to you. Middle Left. Annie Young builds a roller inductor
>>> for MFJ manual antenna tuners.  She also builds capacitors.  There are
>>> seven roller inductors that Annie builds. Middle Right. Michael Kunkle,
>>> WB4BKH cleans up an MFJ ATU pc board after it comes out of wave
>>> soldering. Note the huge solder and tape balls to his right. Bottom
>>> Left. Sherika Swanigan packs wood feedthrough panels which she also
>>> puts together. Boards are 48" with metal plates and inside/outside
>>> connectors. Bottom Right. Mark Lacy, W5TXR checks out MFJ-1234 RigPi
>>> Station Server pc boards. The RigPi Station Server allows you full
>>> control of your amateur transceiver.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Left. Taylor Thompson is winding toroids for the automatic antenna
>>> tuner production line using a stitch and thread machine.  There are
>>> different sizes/turns. Right. Perrin Sizemore, KF4VET, tests an MFJ pc
>>> board, getting it ready for final assembly into an MFJ legal limit
>>> antenna tuner. Perrin also does the final testing. People-Power drive
>>> MFJ
>>> We've never stopped manufacturing ham radio accessories, not in 48 years
>>> so we certainly will not stop now.
>>> 
>>> These are just a few of our folks on the production line, the front
>>> lines of our factory if you will.  It is not the front lines like our
>>> brave men and women in uniform go to war on, or the front lines of this
>>> nasty pandemic where nurses and doctors risk their lives every day.
>>> But it is a front line where lots of folks work in a tight-knit
>>> community and we want to salute them for keeping our business going.
>>> 
>>> We have never stopped producing since this covid monster broke out and
>>> we are not intending to stop anytime soon.  And though, it has affected
>>> our overall business in many different ways, our people have made all
>>> of the difference in keeping the factory going.  Our workers have
>>> doubled down on their hours and put in the extra effort just to keep
>>> products going out the door.  We have had parts problems and a few
>>> people problems but we continue to persevere.
>>> 
>>> These folks should be commended for continuing on with their dedication
>>> and loyalty to this brand.  Thanks to all of our employees that
>>> continue to make this MFJ machine work. It is people-power driven like
>>> always and ours do the best job at keeping MFJ and its sister companies
>>> on top of the ham radio manufacturing world.  WE SALUTE YOU!
>>> 
>>> People-Powered!
>>> >> c2f1072c43e=3cba4a49cc=44c9ee38a8>
>>> >> bc2f1072c43e=31709ab329=44c9ee38a8> MFJ-993B Automatic Antenna
>>> Tuner
>>> 150/300 Watts
>>> >> c2f1072c43e=8b742f380b=44c9ee38a8> ALS-1306 Solid State 1200W
>>> Amplifier
>>> 

Re: [BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST #14 200518

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thank you for doing such a good job Rick.
  David  K5 HEC

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> On May 18, 2020, at 09:52, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> BVARC activities that require us to be eyeball to eyeball, have been 
> cancelled or delayed.  We'll get back to normal get-togethers soon.
> 
> Find more BVARC club info at   www.bvarc.org
> 
> If you have been waiting for license testing to startsee below
> 
> BVARC Stir Crazy Net is held on 146.94 every week day at Noon for about 1 
> hour.  Check in and maintain your sanity.   Spread the word.  All are 
> invited, as with all BVARC nets and activities.   
> 
> Monday Night Net -- Tonight -- 146.94  8PM  Terry N5PGF is NCS.
> 
> Wednesday Night Rag Chew Net -- 3910 KHz at 7PM.  K5LKJ - NCS.   A net to 
> just chew the rag.  Early check-ins from 6:30 and
> telephone check-ins: call 832-474-3713 after net start.
> 
> May Beacon Newsletter can be found at  http://bvarc.org/newsletter/202005.pdf 
>   Insulators are highlighted in The Radio Hotel column.
> 
> BVARC Breakfast HF Net (and eyeball) is Saturday morning on or about 3907 KHz 
> at 7AM.iHOP is open for inside dining.  A few brave souls did just that 
> on Saturday.
>
> May Meeting was. Zoom based meeting went great for the 33 attendees.   
> Jimmy, ND5A, gave us a tour of the FCC's Call Sign System for Radio Amateurs. 
>   If you have any questions about call signs and their acquisition, Jimmy is 
> the man to connect with.
> 
> June 11th Meeting -- Presentation will be from a VE7 on "Tracking Zombie 
> Satellites".   Stay tuned for that apocalyptic-al show.
> 
> Field Day Planning -- a joint meeting will be held this Saturday May 23 to 
> finalize out joint club plans for Field Day 2020. 
> 
> VEC Licensing Testing --  NARS -- Northwest Amateur Radio Society will be 
> holding a testing session starting 8 AM this Saturday, May 23 in Spring 
> Texas.  Full details, restrictions, requirements and contact information can 
> be found at  http://w5nc.net/   main page, just scroll down.
> 
>   73 'til next time.
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Running Cables through the Roof

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Beware when buying a house from a ham.  There could be some pretty strange 
things in there.   
Our old house in Katy… I bet there has been some comment about an upstairs 
closet being wired for 220.

David   K5HEC




> On May 6, 2020, at 11:46 PM, Andy via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> When my roof was replaced about 20 years ago, the roofers had to accommodate 
> all of my cables to my ham-satellite antennas (10M – 13cm). They just put 
> them under the nearest shingles, and up to the antennas. It has never leaked, 
> looks professional, and I have had no issues. Some of the coax cables may be 
> getting old. I will just pull them out and feed new ones through the vacated 
> hole(s). There is a sealing product that I have used called “Through The 
> Roof”. It has done well on the holes in the garage roof caused by the 
> basketball goal that is no longer needed by the “kids”. I plan to use it when 
> I swap out some coax cables.
>  
> M



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Re: [BVARC] Dstar/1st Radio Questions

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I don’t know much about D-star and the other digital modes but I think REPEATER 
BOOK is a good place to start….  load the APP  on iPhone, etc…..  it’s easy to 
use…. has all kinds of filters for distance from your location,   bands, 
modes….   shows all the repeaters you are interested in….   10 mi.   50 mi.
100 mi.   



> On Apr 16, 2020, at 3:53 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> According the D-Star users: (I am not a D-Star user, so take the 
> informatation I’ve posted here with a grain of salt…
> W5HDR    
> Houston TMC
> TX
> 147.1MHz +0.600
> 440.6MHz +5.000
> 1293.2MHz -20.000
> 1249.2MHz
> In The Medical Center
> That’s all that’s listed in Houston.
>  
> 73, JP, K5JPP
> From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> On 
> Behalf Of Ameenah007 via BVARC
> Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 3:20 PM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  >
> Cc: Ameenah007 mailto:ameenah...@gmail.com>>
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Dstar/1st Radio Questions
>  
> Thanks Bruce! 73
>  
> On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 2:17 PM Bruce via BVARC  > wrote:
>> great radio for satellite and aprs.  i only did dstar on hf.  
>> 
>> 73...bruce
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Apr 16, 2020, at 1:54 PM, Ameenah007 via BVARC > > wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Hello BVARC,
>> 
>> I'm looking at the Kenwood TH-D74A for my first radio.  Is DStar a good 
>> choice in Houston?  Are DStar repeaters in the Westchase area of Houston or 
>> do I need a Hotspot, and if so which one would you all recommend?  Is there 
>> anything I should know about this radio before I buy it?
>> 
>> Thanks in advance for any guidance you can offer.  73
>> 
>> Ameenah, AG5VZ
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] [NARS] Swr question

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thanks for the useful info.  I’ll save this one…. and  the Brown article too…

David,   K5HEC





> On Mar 28, 2020, at 2:01 PM, Mark Janzer via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Local shop, JPM Supply (google it) has 240-43 toroids for $8.50 each. Orders 
> arrive in my mailbox in a day or two.
> 
> 73
> Mark
> K5MGJ 
> 
>> On Mar 27, 2020, at 5:12 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Tell you what I would do, Marty..Get you some T-200-43 torroids  and 
>> wind your coax thru these a few times at about 35 feet below the feed point. 
>>  Then I would also do the same, or make a 10" dia coil of 8 or so turns of 
>> coax on a form right where the coax enters into the shack.  Further details 
>> on this have a read of Jim Browns article -- ' 
>> http://www.w4ava.org/articles/k9yc-rfi.pdf 
>> 
>> 
>> This antenna will certainly generate common mode  currents on the feed line. 
>>  And whether they use that to accentuate the performance or not, these 
>> currents will cause you problems in the shack.
>> 
>> Certainly try to get the antenna up to 35 feet or so.   By doing so also 
>> gets you above the buildings and noise, etc.  And most important, it will 
>> see the horizon in a single story house neighborhood.  I had a 40 meter 
>> ground plane vertical up at about 40 feet years back and it worked 
>> gangbusters.
>> 
>> There is alot of information on the web about this antenna. or really 
>> about the Comet, Diamond or Eagle versions of this design.  MFJ licenses the 
>> design and manufacturing from Comet.  Google "N6PET Comet Antenna CHA-250".  
>> He describes what is inside the matching xfmr and his take on performance.   
>> Even Monitoring Times got into the picture with a comparison review with the 
>> GAP Titan. Gooogle that too.  
>> 
>> On the higher bands it might do OK, especially if you get it higher in the 
>> air.  But not on the lower bands 40 and below just because it is quite a 
>> compromise -- on 80 it is about 35 electrical degrees long.  About 1/3 a 
>> full size 1/4 wl vertical .   On receive it probably does OK.   Heck 3 foot 
>> long active antenna out performs long wires on receive.   Transmit is a 
>> different story.  Maybe a 40 and 80 dipole will get you better results and 
>> again depends on how high above ground it is.. 
>> 
>> I wouldn't stop using it.  Just improve the performance by getting it higher 
>> in the air and choking the coax appropriately, to eliminate RF in the shack. 
>>   And run 250 watts into it if you can.  It'll take it and that will improve 
>> your radiation strength.
>> 
>> GL and 73...Rick -- W5R
>> 
>>  
>> 
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>> 
>>  
>> On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 3:42 PM Neal Naumann via BVARC > > wrote:
>> Hmmm... MFJ doesn't shed much light on what is in the "matching section".  
>> Hopefully, it's not a 50 ohm resistor!  Maybe it is a 9:1 balun and this is 
>> like an end-fed wire.  But then there is this from the manual "Raise the 
>> antenna and mast assembly up and mount in the final position.  For best  
>> operation  it  is  recommended  that the  antenna  be  put  up  about  35  
>> feet  in the  air  although  reasonable  results  are obtained with a lower 
>> height".  So they are hoping to use the mast as part of the radiator...The 
>> other problem is that you would like to operate on 80 meters and only have 
>> 28 feet of antenna.  So, I'm not sure where I'm going here with your 
>> problem.  Maybe something in breaking down and arcing in that "matching 
>> section".  If it's a 9:1 balun...that might be why it's only rated at 150 
>> Watts CW?
>> 
>> Neal N5EN
>> 
>> On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 11:21 AM Martin Blaise > > wrote:
>> I have a mfj 2386 vertical at my house . It receives okay but transmit is
>> questionable at best. I contacted mfj and asked how to add radials and they
>> said that antenna is designed for without verticals and did I have the
>> bottom of the antenna at 37 feet up? I only have it about less than half of
>> that. I need a taller support. Anyway it’s broadbanded and my 450d internal
>>  antenna tuner shows good swr match but last night on 80 meters I tuned up
>> and the antenna matched fine but when I transmitted on cw with flidigi it
>> showed swr mismatch. Rf in the shack? Trouble shooting ideas? Thanks
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Re: [BVARC] Xenia (Dayton) Hamfest canceled

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I am 79 but I think the word is absurd.   The perfect is the enemy of the good. 
 Our economy is not robust; if we crash it for the sake of a few thousands or 
tens of thousands of non-lproductive citizens  it could be ugly.  





> On Mar 16, 2020, at 4:23 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> David:
>   Perhaps, but most of the convention attendes will be 50+
> where the fatality rate for this virus increases dramatically.
> Gary, K5AMH
> 
> 
> On 3/16/2020 3:02 PM, DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC wrote:
>> The overaction wil be a million times worse than the flu itself.   
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mar 16, 2020, at 12:43 PM, mark janzer via BVARC >> <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Committee Cancels Hamvention 2020 - Hamvention 
>>> <https://hamvention.org/committee-cancels-hamvention-2020/>
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Committee Cancels Hamvention 2020 - Hamvention
>>> The Hamvention Executive Committee has been monitoring the COVID19 
>>> pandemic. We have worked very closely...
>>>  <https://hamvention.org/committee-cancels-hamvention-2020/>
>>> 
>>> It's like BVARC barely got the Greater Houston Hamfest in, before the world 
>>> imploded.
>>> 
>>> 73
>>> Mark
>>> K5MGJ
>>> 
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>>> Friday Night Greater Houston Hamfest Spaghetti Supper $15
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>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Xenia (Dayton) Hamfest canceled

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

The overaction wil be a million times worse than the flu itself.   


> On Mar 16, 2020, at 12:43 PM, mark janzer via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Committee Cancels Hamvention 2020 - Hamvention 
> 
> 
> Committee Cancels Hamvention 2020 - Hamvention
> The Hamvention Executive Committee has been monitoring the COVID19 pandemic. 
> We have worked very closely...
>  
> 
> It's like BVARC barely got the Greater Houston Hamfest in, before the world 
> imploded.
> 
> 73
> Mark
> K5MGJ
> 
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[BVARC] Mims

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

My thanks again to whoever  decided to get Forrest Mims at Hamfest today.  I’ve 
been a fan of his  since high school.  He meets my definition of a genius.  

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[BVARC] BVARC_INFO

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thanks to whoever decided to book Forrest Mims for the Hamfest.  He’s the real 
deal.

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Re: [BVARC] wsjt errors

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Oh Boy!   I have seen lots of such little notes…and haven’t mastered it yet 
for sure.Hope you have success soon.

DavidK5HEC





> On Jan 15, 2020, at 2:42 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> See the graphic. This is what happens when I try to run wsjt-x now. I think 
> the cat cable is working however.
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Route 66 in OTA

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thank you!!  If I can just get the wire back up…   Ham radio is such a neat 
thing…

DAVID,  K5HEC





> On Sep 13, 2019, at 10:18 AM, Scott Medbury via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> W6I in Amarillo is on the air 7.266 mHz SSB.
> 
> Scott KD5FBA
> 
> Get Outlook for Android 
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Re: [BVARC] Question about amplifiers

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Glad you mentioned dangerous...

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 31, 2019, at 17:13, Rod Neumann via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Martin,
> 200 watts - 250watts only gives you 3dB advantage over the 100W.  That's not 
> even  one S unit or figure it is BARELY a perceptible difference on the other 
> end.  CB linear?  Those are for the 11 meter band... what bands are you 
> using?  I'd say as a general rule figure you need at least 300W -400W to be 
> worth messing with it and another general rule is $1 per watt is what it 
> costs, more/less as a minimum -- and is your tuner and antenna able to handle 
> the power increase you end up with?  
> 
> In fact, you may merit what you need just by improving your antenna.
> 
> If you want to embark on some homebrew work, which could be very educational, 
> you might try buying one of those FET linear amplifiers at the board level 
> and a surplus 50 volt 50amp  ($50?) power supply-- search  that on eBay.  You 
> still need output filters and you can build those yourself. Maybe build one 
> for your favorite band and go onward from there. You'll have to know what 
> you're doing but maybe like we did in the old days, roll your own and take 
> pride in having done it.  Take your time and learn.  OTOH there are lots of 
> old tube linears that need repair out there you might get cheap, and consider 
> doing that -- again learning is your friend.  Amateur Radio tube amplifiers 
> are some of the simplest and easiest (and most dangerous) circuits you can 
> learn about and work on -- almost more like plumbing than electronics. If you 
> are not in a hurry, you can do this. 
> 
> ROD/ W5IE
> 
> 
> Rod Neumann  cell: (832)444-0192
> ALLogic Inc. / AdorStore
> PO Box 217
> New Ulm, TX 78950
> 
> 
> 
>> On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 12:22 PM Martin Blaise via BVARC  
>> wrote:
>> I see things on eBay for ham amplifiers such as yaesu and American. Most are 
>> $500 and up and that is not in my budget. I also see things like Palomar ham 
>> and cb linears around $100. I am not looking to have a kw. I would just like 
>> to try to get to 200 or 250 watts as opposed to 100 watts. I assume all cb 
>> amps are junk. I am curious though as to how many watts those $100 amps put 
>> out and whether anyone has tried them with an hf transceiver. Any 
>> suggestions 
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Re: [BVARC] IEEE Ham Radio Issue of The Bridge

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thanks for the link to the Bridge download!  Lots to look at in there….

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Re: [BVARC] Free Antenna Book On Line

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Rick…   it sounds like you are hot for the book…  The Easy Way….  this level of 
frustration can’t be allowed to go unquenched.  I’m dropping it in the mail 
over at Ace….. I’ll use the address in the Club Roster…

DAVID  k5hec

> On May 6, 2019, at 1:36 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Universal Radio says "Discontinued" is final, finito, no mas, finalle', 
> nichevo, no more...bummerRick -- RH
> 
> On Sat, May 4, 2019 at 8:14 PM Jeff Greer  <mailto:w5...@outlook.com>> wrote:
> David,
> 
> I live in Grand Mission and work near the Westpark Tollway and Eldridge.  
> Happy to meet wherever, whenever.  Thanks!
> 
> -j
> 
> From: Rick Hiller mailto:rickhille...@gmail.com>>
> Sent: Friday, May 3, 2019 6:44 PM
> To: Jeff Greer
> Cc: DAVID M GRAY JR
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Free Antenna Book On Line
>  
> Wow, Sweet, David.
> 
> I do not have access to a scanner anymoreCan you coordinate with Jeff to 
> get it scanned?
> 
> Thanks...Rick
> 
> On Fri, May 3, 2019 at 2:43 PM Jeff Greer  <mailto:w5...@outlook.com>> wrote:
> I've copied Rick here.  If he's able to scan it, great.  If not, I would be 
> happy to.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> -Jeff, W5JEF
> 
> From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> on 
> behalf of DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
> Sent: Friday, May 3, 2019 2:32 PM
> To: r...@wannall.net <mailto:r...@wannall.net>; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO 
> CLUB
> Cc: DAVID M GRAY JR
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Free Antenna Book On Line
>  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
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Re: [BVARC] Drone videos and pics from last year's Field Day

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

You are a great drone operator…you got the pics!



> On May 4, 2019, at 8:29 PM, Allen Brier via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> After all this time, I finally checked the crashed drone for videos and pics 
> from last year’s Field Day. You can view or download them from the following 
> link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VarRUd24fSjGEEyatRidlhae5I7mblNs 
>  . You 
> can see I’m not a great drone operator!
>  
> You can even see the fated flight when the drone went down…see, I didn’t hit 
> a tree! I have a new frame and will try to rebuild it before FD this year. 
>  
> Eddie/Scott feel free to upload these to the websites.
>  
> BTW, the FD signup sheet will be public soon!
>  
> Allen R. Brier N5XZ
> 1515 Windloch Lane
> Richmond, TX 77406
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  Virus-free. www.avg.com 
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Re: [BVARC] Free Antenna Book On Line

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thanks,   I’m glad it’s available.  I didn’t  like the idea of scanning 
copyrighted material.   

David   K5HEC



> On May 2, 2019, at 7:20 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Check these links for “The Easy Way.”
>  
> JP K5JPP
>  
> https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/books/1576.html 
> 
>  
> https://www.qsl.net/k4mg/Antenna%20Design%20the%20Easy%20Way.htm 
> 
>  
> https://www.qsl.net/k4mg/Antenna%20Design%20the%20Easy%20Way.htm 
> 
>  
> https://docobook.com/the-easy-way-silverwolfenterprisescoza.html 
> 
>  
> From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> On 
> Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2019 6:36 PM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  >
> Cc: Rick Hiller mailto:rickhille...@gmail.com>>
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Free Antenna Book On Line
>  
> Free book cont'd -- The Easy Way -- John Haerle  WB5IIR
>  
> To those interested in The Easy Way -- HF Antenna book.
>  
> What Jeff had found is a re-type document of the 11 page The Easy Way 
> "booklet" put out by W9INN Antennas in Illinois.   It looked familiar, so I 
> dug into my many file drawers of antenna information and found the actual 
> booklet (courtesy of my friend K5BDZ--SK).   Here's the bad news.On the 
> back of this pamphlet it states that " This booklet contains the first 
> chapter of John's book by the same name"   So gents, we have yet to find a 
> complete copy of The Easy Way.about 96 pages long.   I have put it on my 
> list of "to be found" books and antenna information.   That list is currently 
> very short, as I have, luckily, been able to find in the past 10 years, 
> everything that I desired.
>  
> Let's keep looking in all of the on-line book stores.  A copy will pop up.   
>  
> Anyone on the reflector have a copy of the book?   I'd be willing to copy it 
> and digitize it for the benefit of the group.
>  
> Thanks and 73...Rick -- W5RH
>  
> On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 4:30 PM Rick Hiller  > wrote:
>> Palomar Engineers has a free download of 
>> KURT SPEAKS OUT by Kurt Sterba
>> A 140 page compilation of columns appearing in WorldRadio 1999-2006
>> With Selected Additions by Palomar Engineers®
>> Courtesy of World Radio
>>  
>> www.palomar-engineers.com Kurt 
>> Sterba's Korner
>>  
>> https://palomar-engineers.com/mlb-1-magnetic-longwire-balun/Kurt-Sterbas-Korner-c21444164
>>  
>> 
>>   
>>  
>> Me Every month World Radio magazine had an antenna column by Kurt Sterba 
>> (ghost writer, I assume).   His monthly columns debunked alot of the BS 
>> being touted as antenna theory and product claims.   He played no favorites.
>>  
>> Straight forward writing and educational on all aspects of antennas as they 
>> applied to Ham Radio. 
>>  
>> -- 
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>> e-mail: rickhille...@gmail.com 
>> Cell:832-474-3713
>> Physical: 9031 Troulon Drive
>>Houston, TX 77036
> 
> 
>  
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Re: [BVARC] Free Antenna Book On Line=== AS LONG AS THE TOPIC IS BOOKS...

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I’VE BEEN WONDERING HOW TO SHARE THIS. 

The two things that impressed me after reading this bio of Art Collins:

   Ham radio is very important…  The early polar explorers were really  
surprised when they found that their conduit from stormy seas into public 
awareness was a kid in his atic in Cedar Rapids,IA.  

   Arthur Collins was very important.   In WWII  the boys in the planes had a 
huge advantage because of their Collins radios.  He ran out of steam, got old 
and died.  If he had lasted longer we might be using a Collins operating system 
on our computers.  



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Re: [BVARC] Free Antenna Book On Line

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Re: [BVARC] Free Antenna Book On Line P O P UP.....

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I HAVE A COPY…  would be glad to submit it to somebody’s scanner….  IF  W5RH  
has a good address on the club roster I can just drop it in the mail….



David   K5HEC


> 
> Free book cont'd -- The Easy Way -- John Haerle  WB5IIR
>  
> To those interested in The Easy Way -- HF Antenna book.
>  
> What Jeff had found is a re-type document of the 11 page The Easy Way 
> "booklet" put out by W9INN Antennas in Illinois.   It looked familiar, so I 
> dug into my many file drawers of antenna information and found the actual 
> booklet (courtesy of my friend K5BDZ--SK).   Here's the bad news.On the 
> back of this pamphlet it states that " This booklet contains the first 
> chapter of John's book by the same name"   So gents, we have yet to find a 
> complete copy of The Easy Way.about 96 pages long.   I have put it on my 
> list of "to be found" books and antenna information.   That list is currently 
> very short, as I have, luckily, been able to find in the past 10 years, 
> everything that I desired.
>  
> Let's keep looking in all of the on-line book stores.  A copy will pop up.   
>  
> Anyone on the reflector have a copy of the book?   I'd be willing to copy it 
> and digitize it for the benefit of the group.
>  
> Thanks and 73...Rick -- W5RH
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Free Antenna Book On Line

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

The book I was referencing is  THE EASY WAY:   HF ANTENNA SYSTEMS  by  J.M. 
Haerle.   Now hard to find.  A very practical look at antennas.  Life before 
SWR meters. 

David  K5HEC




> On May 1, 2019, at 6:45 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> David,
> Did not get the attachment.  I do have everything he wrote.   Bought the cd’s.
> Nice stuff.
> ThanksRick
> Sent from my i-Thingamajig
> 
> On May 1, 2019, at 5:11 PM, mark janzer  > wrote:
> 
>> Thanks!  There's some very good stuff in this. The Zepp article is 
>> especially interesting.
>> 
>> 73
>> Mark
>> K5MGJ
>> 
>> On ‎Wednesday‎, ‎May‎ ‎1‎, ‎2019‎ ‎04‎:‎31‎:‎03‎ ‎PM‎ ‎CDT, Rick Hiller via 
>> BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Palomar Engineers has a free download of 
>> KURT SPEAKS OUT by Kurt Sterba
>> A 140 page compilation of columns appearing in WorldRadio 1999-2006
>> With Selected Additions by Palomar Engineers®
>> Courtesy of World Radio
>> 
>> www.palomar-engineers.com Kurt 
>> Sterba's Korner
>> 
>> https://palomar-engineers.com/mlb-1-magnetic-longwire-balun/Kurt-Sterbas-Korner-c21444164
>>  
>> 
>>   
>> 
>> Me Every month World Radio magazine had an antenna column by Kurt Sterba 
>> (ghost writer, I assume).   His monthly columns debunked alot of the BS 
>> being touted as antenna theory and product claims.   He played no favorites.
>> 
>> Straight forward writing and educational on all aspects of antennas as they 
>> applied to Ham Radio. 
>> 
>> -- 
>> Rick Hiller  
>> e-mail: rickhille...@gmail.com 
>> Cell:832-474-3713
>> Physical: 9031 Troulon Drive
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Re: [BVARC] Free Antenna Book On Line

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thanks for the link… I got the pdf.  I used to enjoy reading Kurt.   A play on 
the sterba curtain  antenna name.   I don’t know his real name.  I think he 
called his wife Lil Pistol.  I miss World Radio.

Have you ever seen this one?….  also a good read.



David  K5HEC




> On May 1, 2019, at 4:30 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Palomar Engineers has a free download of 
> KURT SPEAKS OUT by Kurt Sterba
> A 140 page compilation of columns appearing in WorldRadio 1999-2006
> With Selected Additions by Palomar Engineers®
> Courtesy of World Radio
> 
> www.palomar-engineers.com Kurt 
> Sterba's Korner
> 
> https://palomar-engineers.com/mlb-1-magnetic-longwire-balun/Kurt-Sterbas-Korner-c21444164
>  
> 
>   
> 
> Me Every month World Radio magazine had an antenna column by Kurt Sterba 
> (ghost writer, I assume).   His monthly columns debunked alot of the BS being 
> touted as antenna theory and product claims.   He played no favorites.
> 
> Straight forward writing and educational on all aspects of antennas as they 
> applied to Ham Radio. 
> 
> -- 
> Rick Hiller  
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Re: [BVARC] Seeking Field Day Suggestions

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thanks Jim,
  I plan to make Field Day…should be a big help for me and I will try to be 
helpful while I am there. 
 My project now is getting started on the digital modes.  I am trying to 
follow Ham Radio Deluxe’s advice… try reading the “fine” manual.   I have an 
iPad full of them. There is no end to our hobby. 

David K5HEC



> On Apr 30, 2019, at 3:53 PM, KE8G via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Hi David,
> My name is Jim Blanca - KE8G, and I am an "import" from Ohio for Field Day.  
> As Nizar says, please ask questions, that is the best way to learn.  If you 
> don't understand something, never be afraid to ask for a through explanation. 
>  Most folks are very happy to share their knowledge (sometimes too much so) 
> so it's there for the picking.
> 
> I've been a ham now for 40 years and love it more every day as time passes.  
> I'd be happy to answer any question(s) for you!
> 
> I hope to see you at set-up, a very important and interesting time, as there 
> is much to learn about setting up a multi-op station, with all the antennas 
> and the resulting interference to each other.  We normally begin Friday 
> afternoon, and finish up Saturday morning before the actual "contest" starts.
> 
> 73 de Jim - KE8G
> 
> On Tue, Apr 30, 2019 at 2:04 PM NIzar Mullani via BVARC  <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
> David,
> 
> I am just a messenger getting the word out about FD. Most of the work is 
> being done by a team of people such as Allen , Rick Hiller, Bill Cordell, 
> Glenn Anderson, Mike Hardwick and many more volunteers who help to make this 
> Mega FD a reality.  
> 
> I have personally found FD to be very educational. The best way to learn is 
> to ask people (Not while they are operating). I hope you and others will 
> attend and help with setup,  operation and teardown. 
> 
> Make it a point to introduce yourself to others since there will be at least 
> four clubs involved. 
> 
> Nizar
> 
> -----Original Message-
> From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>] 
> On Behalf Of DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC
> Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 1:34 PM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
> Cc: DAVID M GRAY JR
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Seeking Field Day Suggestions
> 
> Hi Nizar,
> 
> Thank you for your efforts to make BVARC a great radio club.
> 
> I plan to  attend BVARC’S   Field Day and bring an impressive load of 
> ignorance about the whole affair…  I hope to leave knowing a lot more about 
> radio than I do now.  
> 
> ‘’’  Field Day is more than just putting up Antennas, rigs and making 
> contacts. It is a great time for teaching fellow members about ham radio and 
> the multiple modalities used for making QSOs.
> ‘''
> 
> David K5HEC
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > On Apr 27, 2019, at 11:43 AM, Nizar Mullani via BVARC  > <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
> > 
> > Field Day is more than just putting up Antennas, rigs and making contacts. 
> > It is a great time for teaching fellow members about ham radio and the 
> > multiple modalities used for making QSOs.
> > 
> > But, more than that, it is about sharing some quality time with members of 
> > the different clubs, getting to know them and sharing some great food with 
> > them. 
> > 
> > So, this year, let us add some fun things to do for our Mega Field Day. 
> > What social functions would you like to add to FD? Chili Cook-off? Pie/cake 
> > baking contest? 
> > 
> > Send in your suggestion so we can make this Mega Field Day a fun event for 
> > our families also. 
> > 
> > Nizar 
> > 
> > Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [BVARC] Seeking Field Day Suggestions

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Hi Nizar,

Thank you for your efforts to make BVARC a great radio club.

I plan to  attend BVARC’S   Field Day and bring an impressive load of ignorance 
about the whole affair…  I hope to leave knowing a lot more about radio than I 
do now.  

‘’’  Field Day is more than just putting up Antennas, rigs and making contacts. 
It is a great time for teaching fellow members about ham radio and the multiple 
modalities used for making QSOs.
‘''

David K5HEC




> On Apr 27, 2019, at 11:43 AM, Nizar Mullani via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Field Day is more than just putting up Antennas, rigs and making contacts. It 
> is a great time for teaching fellow members about ham radio and the multiple 
> modalities used for making QSOs.
> 
> But, more than that, it is about sharing some quality time with members of 
> the different clubs, getting to know them and sharing some great food with 
> them. 
> 
> So, this year, let us add some fun things to do for our Mega Field Day. What 
> social functions would you like to add to FD? Chili Cook-off? Pie/cake baking 
> contest? 
> 
> Send in your suggestion so we can make this Mega Field Day a fun event for 
> our families also. 
> 
> Nizar 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [BVARC] Solarcon antenna tests

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

W5TOM…..   I checked out some of your movies… good stuff.   Thank you!

David  K5HEC



> On Apr 18, 2019, at 2:53 PM, Tom M. Morton via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Martin:
> 
> Please visit my you tube antenna vids and you will learn why what you are 
> doing doesn't work and some ways to make a good HF antenna.  If you need 
> help, call me at 281-352-4818 and we will get you on the air.  For vids go to 
> you tube and search w5tom and watch the vids.  Also go to w5tom.com and visit 
> antenna listings.
> Good Luck, Tom
> Tom
> 
> On 4/18/2019 1:43 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote:
>> Ok I will explain I connected the solarcon antenna to the coax that runs 
>> into my house. Gus checked the coax and it’s good. The cushcraft r5 matching 
>> box however is not working properly when you put the antenna switch to that 
>> antenna you get no signals on any band 20 through 10. So I decided to try 
>> other antennas with the coax such as solarcon. When I say did not tune I 
>> mean the yaesu 450d internal antenna tuner did not tune any of the bands not 
>> surprising since the solarcon cb antenna was in the back yard for years. 
>> Finally I took a piece of Belden cable and cut the end to expose the shield 
>> and the center conductor and I measured wire for the length of a 20 meter 
>> dipole and the soldered the wires to the coax. Then I plugged this antenna 
>> in but I got the same response where the hf rig did not tune anywhere on 20 
>> meters and the noise level was so low it was like no antenna was connected. 
>> I have never been able to solder very well. At this point I am thinking of 
>> just buying an antenna if it doesn’t work then maybe it is the coax I hope 
>> that helps I am just having a hard time and no I don’t have an antenna 
>> analyzer I cannot afford one at the moment I just cannot believe that I 
>> can’t build a simple dipole
>> 
>> On Mon, Apr 15, 2019 at 12:20 PM msircg--- via BVARC > > wrote:
>> Do you have an antenna analyzer like the MFJ 259 (?)
>> If not get one
>> Michael Monsour ac0tx
>> 
>> Sent from my LG K10, an AT 4G LTE smartphone
>> 
>> -- Original message--
>> From: Gus Bernard via BVARC
>> Date: Mon, Apr 15, 2019 10:48 AM
>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB;
>> Cc: Gus Bernard;
>> Subject:Re: [BVARC] Solarcon antenna tests
>> 
>> YouTube David Tadlock.
>> 
>> Gus
>> 
>> On Fri, Apr 12, 2019, 4:11 PM Martin Blaise via BVARC > > wrote:
>> I found an old Solarcon vertical antenna in my backyard. CB antenna that 
>> some say will work on 20 through 10 meters. My test results:
>> 20 does not tune
>> 17 does not tune
>> 15 does not tune
>> 12 does not tune
>> 10 does not tune
>> Was looking for a quick antenna for 20 meters. Well this won't work. I built 
>> a 20-meter dipole but it did not work. I'm not the best solderer. Maybe I 
>> can find something on Ebay. Any suggestions?
>> 
>>  
>> 
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[BVARC] Fwd: WIRED: Mathematicians Discover the Perfect Way to Multiply

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

> 
> 
> Mathematicians Discover the Perfect Way to Multiply
> Most of us rely on the "carrying method" when we multiply. But there's a much 
> faster way to handle large numbers.
> 
> Read in WIRED: https://apple.news/AxWNGa46lTPOpIlQKdL763w 
> 
> 
> 
> Shared from Apple News 
> 
> 
> WPG

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Re: [BVARC] Solarcon antenna tests

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

There is lots and lots of info on YouTube about  all such stuff.   David Casler 
is a good place to start… but there is much more.  Enjoy…ham radio is such a 
big subject.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfLUrVnnQUI




> On Apr 14, 2019, at 10:09 AM, SETX Telecom via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> You built a 20m dipole and it did not work? That I do not understand!?!?
> 
> And who needs to solder? You can either twist the wires together or you can 
> use some sort of clamp or crimp connector to tie the wires together. A dipole 
> is the simplest antenna you can put up.. if you can't make that work, go back 
> to the beginning and start over because you seriously missed something.
> 
> Chris
> WB5ITT
> 
> On Fri, Apr 12, 2019, 4:11 PM Martin Blaise via BVARC  > wrote:
> I found an old Solarcon vertical antenna in my backyard. CB antenna that some 
> say will work on 20 through 10 meters. My test results:
> 20 does not tune
> 17 does not tune
> 15 does not tune
> 12 does not tune
> 10 does not tune
> Was looking for a quick antenna for 20 meters. Well this won't work. I built 
> a 20-meter dipole but it did not work. I'm not the best solderer. Maybe I can 
> find something on Ebay. Any suggestions?
> 
>  
> 
>  Virus-free. www.avg.com 
> 
>  
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Re: [BVARC] Project Suggestion For Arduino

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Wow….  the space station part got my attention…. a first for me…though I guess 
satellite relay is just an everyday thing now….
 I remember watching Echo I  go over our back yard. 



> On Apr 13, 2019, at 12:20 PM, John parmalee via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Harris county has a disposal program that will take anything including 
> radioactive. 
> 
> Sent through the international space station 
> 
> On Apr 13, 2019, at 7:35 AM, DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC  <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
> 
>> I had the old Heath Cantenna dummy load. I had it filled with real 
>> transformer oil…  it later became a problem to get rid of it legally and the 
>> thing was kind of messy to have in the house. Kept it in a dishpan.
>> 
>> I will probably stick with my MFJ dry dummy load and the radio’s output 
>> meter.   
>> 
>> On the command-set rig my brother built for me back about 1960.  We were in  
>> central Louisiana.  Tuneup was into a lightbulb.  Antenna:  a piece of 
>> frayed lamp cord tied to the light fixture on the ceiling.  I sent out CQ  
>> and my new novice  call:   a few days later a QSL  card came in from 
>> Connecticut with a signal report!!Ham Radio!!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Apr 12, 2019, at 5:05 PM, john Parmalee via BVARC >> <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> This is realty two projects in one, A RF volt meter that squares the 
>>> voltage, divides by 50 and displays it as Watts.  The second is something 
>>> that has been around for a while called a CanTenna. They can be built in 
>>> the quart or gallon size. I guess you could build it in a five gallon paint 
>>> bucket.  I suggest for a higher power unit more individual resistors be 
>>> used so long as the total parallel resistors equal 50 ohms.  You could also 
>>> put the quart unit in a bucket of Ice water but there is a limit to how 
>>> fast the heat can get away from the resistors.
>>> 
>>> As for the volt meter I suggest the D-1, C-1, R1 & R2  could be mounted in 
>>> a piece of metal tube with a coax connector or on the RF end and  some of 
>>> coax with another connector into the meter box.  A tee connector would 
>>> allow the meter to work in an antenna line, between transceiver and power 
>>> amp or where ever else.  Also by changing the ratio of r,1 & R-2 the range 
>>> could be changed.
>>> 
>>> It might be fun to build!
>>> 
>>> John Parmalee
>>> jparma...@aol.com <mailto:jparma...@aol.com>
>>> 281-380-3811
>>> K5VGM WI2XLJ
>>> In a message dated 4/12/2019 11:39:29 AM Central Standard Time, 
>>> bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> writes:
>>> 
>>> I may tackle the  WATTMETER/DUMMY   mentioned  last night,   NOV QST.
>>> Looks easy, includes a display, and would be useful…150 or even 200 watts 
>>> for a short time… and about $20 for the parts.
>>> 
>>> I thought last night’s meeting was very good…. we have some good guys 
>>> running BVARC!
>>> 
>>> David   K5HEC
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Apr 12, 2019, at 9:12 AM, Roy Storey via BVARC >> <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Here is another project for those (and any one else) who attended the club 
>>> meeting last night.
>>> 
>>> Click or copy and paste this link into your browser. This uses the Uno 
>>> board but it has the same pinout as the Nano.
>>> 
>>> https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/SBR/working-with-two-leds-d95b11?utm_campaign=new_projects_content=2_medium=email_source=hackster_term=project_name
>>>  
>>> <https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/SBR/working-with-two-leds-d95b11?utm_campaign=new_projects_content=2_medium=email_source=hackster_term=project_name>
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Roy W5TKZ -- 73
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Re: [BVARC] Important Information

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Squirrels definitely do not face extension from my hostility.   We have 
jillions…3+ per tree,  

David

> On Apr 13, 2019, at 8:52 AM, Travis Burgess via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Search youtube for squirrel catapult or squirrel launcher.  
> 
> Travis
> K5HTB
> From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> on 
> behalf of Bruce via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2019 8:38 AM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
> Cc: Bruce
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Important Information
>  
> i have dozens of squirels in my back yard.  i watch them climb the trees and 
> sometimes 2 of them are playing on the tree.  never seen one stand up on the 
> road like the tv commercial.  one day gonna tie a piece of fishing line to 
> one and let him run a wire to the top of the 100 foot trees.  
> 
> 73...bruce
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Apr 13, 2019, at 7:59 AM, DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC  <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
> 
> If there is a chapter in there on how to get the stupid things to kill 
> squirrels I will get two copies.  
>   Yesterday I saw a lovely sight.  A hawk flew right in front of me with a 
> mangled squirdrel hanging out of his nasty little claws.  
> 
> 
> 
> > On Apr 12, 2019, at 6:05 PM, Tom M. Morton via BVARC  > <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
> > 
> > This will greatly help most of the recent BVARC posters.  I have a few 
> > copies for sale if anyone is interested.
> > 
> > 
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Re: [BVARC] Important Information

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I’d be crazy about squirrels if I could be sure they would stay in the yard.  
Several of our friends have had them get in the house….. the damage they can do 
is amazing.  I’m from Louisiana and I think our red squirrels are better 
looking. 
  Generally I like critters; even snakes.  And I like all the lizards we have…I 
wish they were a foot long.
   I had string way up in our trees last summer…but dishrag gourds and giant 
beans were the climbers. 

David

> On Apr 13, 2019, at 8:38 AM, Bruce via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> i have dozens of squirels in my back yard.  i watch them climb the trees and 
> sometimes 2 of them are playing on the tree.  never seen one stand up on the 
> road like the tv commercial.  one day gonna tie a piece of fishing line to 
> one and let him run a wire to the top of the 100 foot trees.  
> 
> 73...bruce
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Apr 13, 2019, at 7:59 AM, DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC  
> wrote:
> 
> If there is a chapter in there on how to get the stupid things to kill 
> squirrels I will get two copies.  
>  Yesterday I saw a lovely sight.  A hawk flew right in front of me with a 
> mangled squirdrel hanging out of his nasty little claws.  
> 
> 
> 
>> On Apr 12, 2019, at 6:05 PM, Tom M. Morton via BVARC  wrote:
>> 
>> This will greatly help most of the recent BVARC posters.  I have a few 
>> copies for sale if anyone is interested.
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Important Information

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

If there is a chapter in there on how to get the stupid things to kill 
squirrels I will get two copies.  
   Yesterday I saw a lovely sight.  A hawk flew right in front of me with a 
mangled squirdrel hanging out of his nasty little claws.  



> On Apr 12, 2019, at 6:05 PM, Tom M. Morton via BVARC  wrote:
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> This will greatly help most of the recent BVARC posters.  I have a few copies 
> for sale if anyone is interested.
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Re: [BVARC] Project Suggestion For Arduino

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I had the old Heath Cantenna dummy load. I had it filled with real transformer 
oil…  it later became a problem to get rid of it legally and the thing was kind 
of messy to have in the house. Kept it in a dishpan.

I will probably stick with my MFJ dry dummy load and the radio’s output meter.  
 

On the command-set rig my brother built for me back about 1960.  We were in  
central Louisiana.  Tuneup was into a lightbulb.  Antenna:  a piece of frayed 
lamp cord tied to the light fixture on the ceiling.  I sent out CQ  and my new 
novice  call:   a few days later a QSL  card came in from Connecticut with a 
signal report!!Ham Radio!!




> On Apr 12, 2019, at 5:05 PM, john Parmalee via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> This is realty two projects in one, A RF volt meter that squares the voltage, 
> divides by 50 and displays it as Watts.  The second is something that has 
> been around for a while called a CanTenna. They can be built in the quart or 
> gallon size. I guess you could build it in a five gallon paint bucket.  I 
> suggest for a higher power unit more individual resistors be used so long as 
> the total parallel resistors equal 50 ohms.  You could also put the quart 
> unit in a bucket of Ice water but there is a limit to how fast the heat can 
> get away from the resistors.
> 
> As for the volt meter I suggest the D-1, C-1, R1 & R2  could be mounted in a 
> piece of metal tube with a coax connector or on the RF end and  some of coax 
> with another connector into the meter box.  A tee connector would allow the 
> meter to work in an antenna line, between transceiver and power amp or where 
> ever else.  Also by changing the ratio of r,1 & R-2 the range could be 
> changed.
> 
> It might be fun to build!
> 
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> In a message dated 4/12/2019 11:39:29 AM Central Standard Time, 
> bvarc@bvarc.org writes:
> 
> I may tackle the  WATTMETER/DUMMY   mentioned  last night,   NOV QST.
> Looks easy, includes a display, and would be useful…150 or even 200 watts for 
> a short time… and about $20 for the parts.
> 
> I thought last night’s meeting was very good…. we have some good guys running 
> BVARC!
> 
> David   K5HEC
> 
> 
> 
> On Apr 12, 2019, at 9:12 AM, Roy Storey via BVARC  > wrote:
> 
> Here is another project for those (and any one else) who attended the club 
> meeting last night.
> 
> Click or copy and paste this link into your browser. This uses the Uno board 
> but it has the same pinout as the Nano.
> 
> https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/SBR/working-with-two-leds-d95b11?utm_campaign=new_projects_content=2_medium=email_source=hackster_term=project_name
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Roy W5TKZ -- 73
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Re: [BVARC] Project Suggestion For Arduino

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I may tackle the  WATTMETER/DUMMY   mentioned  last night,   NOV QST.Looks 
easy, includes a display, and would be useful…150 or even 200 watts for a short 
time… and about $20 for the parts. 

I thought last night’s meeting was very good…. we have some good guys running 
BVARC!

David   K5HEC



> On Apr 12, 2019, at 9:12 AM, Roy Storey via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Here is another project for those (and any one else) who attended the club 
> meeting last night.
> 
> Click or copy and paste this link into your browser. This uses the Uno board 
> but it has the same pinout as the Nano.
> 
> https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/SBR/working-with-two-leds-d95b11?utm_campaign=new_projects_content=2_medium=email_source=hackster_term=project_name
>  
> 
>   
> 
> Roy W5TKZ -- 73
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Re: [BVARC] April BVARC Meeting

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Will a MacBook   work for the class? 

David
K5HEC



> On Mar 28, 2019, at 9:47 AM, Jon “KF5TFJ” Noxon via BVARC  
> wrote:
> 
>  …It’s Almost Here!!! 
> 
> Thursday April 11 General Meeting 7:30 pm at the Sugar Land Masonic Lodge 
> 
> Arduino 101—Have you signed up? 
> 
> We’ll cover the basics of getting started with the Arduino, and do some 
> simple programming. We encourage YOUR participation. Sign up for your very 
> own Arduino Nano by sending an email to mailto:j...@noxon.cc 
> . The cost for this little device is four bucks 
> (exactly 4/10’s of a sawbuck) and will be yours to keep and continue to learn 
> on. Participants will need to bring a laptop/notebook computer with USB, a 
> mini-USB data cable and perhaps the power supply for your computer. No 
> laptop? Let me know and I’ll bring one for you to use (supply is limited). 
> 
> This program needs you, and even if you do not want hands-on participation 
> with your very own Arduino, you can still learn how much fun there is by 
> watching others have fun. There are dozens of projects for Ham Radio already 
> published by the ARRL in book, QST articles and QEX articles. Search the 
> internet using the key phrase ‘ham radio arduino’. I did just that and got 
> over 7 million hits! 
> 
> All the available Arduino Nanos are not yet spoken for, but to be fair, first 
> come first served. 
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Re: [BVARC] Russian DX contest

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thanks for the offer of help Nizar.  I’ve been nibbling around the edges of CW  
since mid-20th century.  One of the great things about ham radio is that you 
can lay it down and then pick it up any time.  My current project is getting 
the 20wpm certificate from W1AW.  There is lots of self-help available from 
ARRL  and I like the Just Learn Morse Code program. 

David

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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Roster - Discussion:

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

If you have my date I’m not sure I want to know…. I don’t think… not sure.   
Maybe it would be good to have….

I like go be able to look at club rosters.  Northwest Amateur Radio Society….. 
appears to be gone.   

David

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Re: [BVARC] ***SPAM*** Fw: Support Ray

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

If it’s fake, somebody is really a low-life.

K5HEC   




> On Mar 9, 2019, at 9:08 AM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC  
> wrote:
> 
> This looks fishy to me. Legit?
> 
> Allen N5XZ
> 
> -Forwarded Message- 
> From: BVARC 
> Sent: Mar 9, 2019 6:47 AM 
> To: adm...@bvarc.org  
> Subject: Support Ray 
> 
> 
> 
> Dear Member,
> One of our member is in dire need of the entire Brazos Valley Amateur Radio 
> Club help and it will really be appreciated if we all can join hands together 
> and save her son. A fundraising campaign has been created and we are counting 
> on everyone to support her. Below is the campaign, thank you for your support 
> in advance.
>   
>
>
>   
>
>   
> John would like you to support
>  
> Ray Recovery Journey
> by making a donation and helping
>  spread the word. 
> 
> I'm trying to raise $17,000
> $9,250 RAISED   /   53 SUPPORTERS   /   18 DAYS LEFT 
>  
>  
> 
>
>   
> My name is Ray. I was born with a congenital heart defect and had open heart 
> surgery at just 8 weeks old. I was later diagnosed with a global 
> developmental delay and an ultra rare gene mutation ADCY5.
> 
> This causes me to have a range of unpredictable movements that are painful, 
> forceful and make my body contort in unnatural positions. They affect my 
> entire body, even my larynx and my tongue!
> 
> It affects me 24 hours a day; during the daytime it restricts my mobility and 
> the ability to perform simple tasks like other children. My night times are 
> the worst as this is when I have my most painful movements and I am yet to 
> experience a full nights sleep.
> 
> Doctors in the United State have tried lots of different drugs and tests to 
> help me but so far nothing has worked. My mum and dad have found a specialist 
> doctor in UK who has developed a non invasive technique in Neuroplasticity 
> and he thinks he has a strong chance of reducing the frequency and intensity 
> of my movements, ultimately with the outcome of giving me more independence 
> and a better quality of life.
> 
> My bedroom at home is fully padded to protect me from injury but when I go 
> away to UK I can not take my bedroom with me. I therefore need a specialist 
> travel bed to keep me safe at night.
> As always, any specialist equipment is very expensive to buy. My family have 
> already come together to fund the trip but we still can't afford the travel 
> bed.
> 
> Your gift, no matter how small, will help enable me to stay safe at night 
> whilst I'm in UK. Moving forward it will also mean I can stay over in 
> hospital when I need treatments and go away on family holidays like my 
> friends do.
> 
> My mummy, daddy and i can't thank you enough for taking the time to read my 
> story and any donations given will be gratefully received.
> 
>  
>   
> Make A Donation
>  
> 
>
>  
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> What is GoFundMe?
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> GoFundMe is a personal fundraising website that has helped thousands of 
> people raise millions of dollars for the things that matter to them most.
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Re: [BVARC] Talk group

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I don’t have any of the equipment you mentioned but it is actually encouraging 
to hear that it can fail and that  not all problems are operaor problems.  I 
have a nice new radio but it and all the software…especially the constantly 
evolving digital tricks are kind of a challenge to get talking to each other.  
Ham Radio Deluxe says  “Read the Fine manual amd know how your stuff works….. 
well…. I have an iPad full of manuals and notes….   pretty much equal to a year 
of college texts.”   

I can remember griping that ham radio was going nowhere and that QST  articles 
were mainly on how to re-wire a microphone cable.  That has changed!

David   K5HEC







> On Feb 8, 2019, at 9:06 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Hi Michael,
> 
> My problems all fixed by sending in my 868 and getting a replacement radio 
> back yesterday under warranty.  The original 868 WAS discovered by Anytone 
> 868 REP as defective!  I am getting Tx & Rx great with Digital DMR TG 310 & 
> TG 311 easily!!  
> What other TG are you able to get other than the 3XX series?  All the other 
> TG I have in my code plug come up silent. TG13, TG 99, TG113 etc and tried 
> different time slots on them too.  I have discovered the "TG 4000" which 
> disconnect and clears the TG hold on the ZUMspot to supposedly open me up to 
> go to another TG but not able to tie into any other Talk groups yet.  How 
> about you?
> Any advise?
> 
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[BVARC] Cushcraft R9, $200.

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I would like to sell my assembled  R9 vertical antenna.   I purchasd it in 
Sept. 17, 2017;  a case of optimism getting ahead of reality.   

I’ll   sell it to anybody willing to take it apart in my back yard.  A good 
deal at $200.



David Gray  K5HEC

832-849-9473

I’m in Lakes on Eldridge North, near N. Eldridge and Tanner Rd.



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Re: [BVARC] Happy Birthday Motorola! | A Journey through time & innovation - YouTube

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thank you for the look back.  I miss seeing Motorola stamped on stuff.  My 
general experience was that it meant quality… 

David  K5HEC



> On Nov 8, 2017, at 1:33 PM, John Parmalee via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> As the Chief Engineer of several paging companies in the 80’s and 90’s 
> Motorola along with BBL then Glenayre were our major suppliers of technology 
> and hardware to maintain a steep curve of business.
> 
> Each were a love them and hate them company.  Motorola was famous for sending 
> a salesman to town and taking you to a very nice restaurant as their 
> equipment bombed.
> 
> Well one year at the industry conference in Orlando and it was our night at 
> Disney World; I found myself sitting next to my Motorola salesman on the 
> Haunted House ride. It takes you up on a shaky elevator, shows you the 
> Twilight Zone at one stop then drops you a couple of floors then an nice view 
> and then a drop and so on.  I commented to my salesman that this was just 
> like Motorola software.  He didn’t comment.
> 
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Best software to practice copying morse code?

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

JUST LEARN MORSE CODE.No Mac version.   Works great and it’s free…. 
donations appreciated.   


http://www.justlearnmorsecode.com 

David   K5HEC




> On Oct 16, 2017, at 8:59 PM, schaer via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> Not for me, for an experienced but rusty CW operator.
> 
> Also looking for CW nets that can be listened to over the internet.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> __
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> 
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Re: [BVARC] General License Exam

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Ham Test Online was just right for me.  Got my Extra in about two weeks.  Like 
they say, skip the license manuals; get a copy of the ARRL Handbook.
   David. K5HEC

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 13, 2017, at 6:41 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I used Ham Test Online.  Studied about 3 months.  Keep in mind, I have no 
> background in electronics.
> 
> 
> Travis
> 
> K5HTB
> 
> 
> -
> 
> No trees were harmed in the production of this message, however, a great many 
> electrons were
> 
> terribly inconvenienced.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: BVARC  on behalf of Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
> 
> Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 6:06 PM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
> Cc: Gayle Dotts
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] General License Exam
>  
> What did you use to study and for how long did you study?
> 
>   Virus-free. www.avast.com
> 
>> On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 4:18 AM, JP Pritchard via BVARC  
>> wrote:
>> Wonderful news Mike!  Congratulations!!
>> 
>> JP, K5JPP
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>> > On Oct 12, 2017, at 12:23 AM, Mike Teers KG5SXG via BVARC 
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>> >
>> > I passed my General License Exam Tuesday.
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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] FW: Let’s keep this "temporary" - beware of today's FCC Waiver - just announced

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

YES….JT  and the other tech wizzards have shown us how to sniff information out 
of mud 5-feet thick.   I hope they come up with new and amazing ways to move 
rivers of bits really fast. 

David  K5HEC



> On Oct 6, 2017, at 10:56 AM, Jeff Greer via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Noob question (I'm a new ham):
> 
> Why do we not like the faster rates?  From the outside looking in, it seems 
> like more lax rules would benefit us.  What am I missing?
> 
> Jeff, W5JEF
> 
> 
> From: BVARC > on 
> behalf of Paul Noll via BVARC >
> Sent: Friday, October 6, 2017 8:01 AM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
> Cc: Paul Noll
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] FW: Let’s keep this "temporary" - beware of 
> today's FCC Waiver - just announced
>  
> There is no reason for concern now. FCC says temporary and I see no reason to 
> think otherwise. If there is a problem after 60 days, let's deal with it 
> then. Why worry over nothing now ?? Too many other things going on to worry 
> about without adding more for no current reason.
> 
> My 2 1/2 cents worth.
> 
> Paul Noll
> KG5MHD
> Love your pets, they want and deserve it !!!
> 
> On Oct 6, 2017, at 7:48 AM, n5xz via BVARC  > wrote:
> 
>> Still, hope it is only temporary
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Allen N5XZ
>> 
>>  Original message 
>> From: Michael Smith >
>> Date: 10/6/17 7:03 AM (GMT-06:00)
>> To: Allen Brier N5XZ >
>> Cc: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB > >, tdxs-list > >, n...@mailman.qth.net 
>> , ctd...@kkn.net , 
>> qr...@mailman.qth.net 
>> Subject: Re: [tdxs-list] FW: Let’s keep this "temporary" - beware of today's 
>> FCC Waiver - just announced
>> 
>> As one of the hams deployed to PR, I am very happy to see the waiver.
>> 
>> N5TGL/KP4,
>> Michael
>> 
>> On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 11:50 PM, Allen Brier N5XZ > > wrote:
>> FYI
>>  
>> de N5XZ:
>>  
>>  
>>  
>> The appropriate thing to do is monitor and *document* the interference this 
>> activity will cause to other users/activity.
>>  
>> ARRL will certainly argue to make the temporary order permanent based on a 
>> "lack of interference", etc.  There must be countervailing evidence to 
>> prevent the "end run".  ARRL, as a former administration, apparently 
>> believes that a crisis is an opportunity to advance unpopular policies.
>>  
>> 73,
>>  
>>... Joe, W4TV
>>  
>>  
>> From: Ted Rappaport N9NB [mailto:tsrwvc...@aol.com 
>> ] 
>> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2017 8:48 PM
>> To: 'Jim Talens' >
>> Cc: ab...@htva.net ; 'Don Greenbaum' 
>> >; 'Allen Brier N5XZ' 
>> >; 'Sam Leslie - W4PK' 
>> >; 'Jeff AC0C' > >; 'Ron Kolarik' > >; w...@aol.com ; 'Dan 
>> White' >; 'Richard Thorne' 
>> >; 'Mark Sihlanick' 
>> >; 'Joe Subich, W4TV' 
>> >; awillar...@yahoo.com 
>> ; 'Jim McDonald' > >; 'Tom Morrison' > >; 'Zoya Popovic' > >; 'Terry Gerdes Cell' > >; 'Ed Muns' > >; k...@swva.net ; 'Dick Hanson 
>> K5AND' >; 'Scott Yost' 
>> >; 'Jim George' 
>> >; 'Paul Stroud' 
>> >; 'Dick Hanson K5AND' 
>> >; k0...@k0acp.com 
>> 
>> Subject: Lets keep this "temporary" - beware of today's FCC Waiver - just 
>> announced
>>  
>> We must do all we can to ensure this "temporary" order is only temporary- 60 
>> daysand let's hope it does some actual good for those suffering in the 
>> Caribbean.
>>  
>> Let us all beware of those at the league who have data ambitions that aim to 
>>  push for FCC rules that would allow wideband encrypted modems like Pactor 3 
>> and 4 to overtake today's narrowband modes. 

Re: [BVARC] Generator gas stabilizers

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I'm curious about your "method."   Hope you will post it some where.  I don't 
like driving around with gas in the trunk.
 David K5HEC

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> On Sep 18, 2017, at 5:27 PM, George Cofran via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Curious to see how you do this. Thanks much.
>  
> 
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> On 9/18/2017 at 3:14:29 PM, Ravi Patrick Ratnala via BVARC  
> wrote: 
> I remove the ethanol myself from the gasoline I use in my generators, 
> motorcycles, etc (i.e., anything with a carburetor).  My method tends to 
> start a controversy every time I mention it, so email me privately if you're 
> interested.  For what it's worth, it's based on science, and it's worked 
> beautifully for me for a few years now.  Of course, no warranties or 
> guarantees, express or implied.
> 
> 73,
> KF5YHP
> 
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> > On Sep 18, 2017, at 2:55 PM, Jim via BVARC  wrote:
> > 
> > Gentlemen,
> > I know I could be opening a can of worms, however, a few weeks ago there 
> > was a thread about generator fuel additives, stabilizers and most 
> > importantly gas without ethanol additives. Can I get someone to refresh me 
> > as to where to get this type of gas locally please.
> > Thank you,
> > Jim Stimson 
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> > 
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Re: [BVARC] (no subject)

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I have found that the best way to get ethanol free gas is to bring it back from 
Louisiana… I have a farm about 300 miles from here.  I haul it in a trailer…. 
the idea of gas in the trunk does not appeal to me at all. 

I tried mixing a gallon of water with 5 gallons of gas.  Then separating the 
gas and water… I thought the alcohol would go with the gas.  Gave up on that.  
The water filter I used didn’t work well.   Gave up on the project… too hard. 

But my small engines sure love the alcohol free gas.  Especially my Yamaha 
Grizzly 450. 

David   K5HEC



> On Sep 19, 2017, at 6:35 AM, Donald Glenn via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Hi Ravi I am most interested in removing the ethanol from my gasoline.  
> Please let me know how you do it.
> 
> Thanks, 
> Don Johnson 
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Re: [BVARC] Hurricane Harvey Rainfall

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

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> On Aug 30, 2017, at 11:42 AM, DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
> wrote:
> 
> The funnel complicates the issue I think..  K5 HEC
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Aug 30, 2017, at 11:39 AM, John Parmalee via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Well here in Hockley I put a five gallon bucket with a brick in it in the 
>> middle of the yard.  I had to empty it once and almost again for a total of 
>> 26.5"  I took the brick out to measure.  I have always thought I would like 
>> to have a funnel on the roof and a tube leading to a calibrated container in 
>> the house. 
>> 
>> John Parmalee
>> jparma...@aol.com
>> 281-380-3811
>> K5VGM WI2XLJ
>> In a message dated 8/30/2017 11:10:15 AM Central Standard Time, 
>> bvarc@bvarc.org writes:
>> 
>> I have the same setup. The Vantage Pro 2 is complete with instruments and
>> wireless display. The instruments are mounted on the tower at about 20
>> feet. The display is in the office. I also bought the Vantage VUE wireless
>> display, which works with the Pro. It is located in the shack. I have the
>> Internet cable so I can see what is happening while out of town:
>> http://www.weatherlink.com/user/kdutson/index.php?view=main=1
>> 
>> Click the Summary tab to see the storm rainfall total. It reads a bit less
>> than two other manual rain gauges here. Davis says that is likely caused by
>> being mounted close to a tower leg. I am looking for a stand-off bracket to
>> make the reading more accurate.
>> 
>> 73, Keith NM5G
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Michael Mustachia
>> via BVARC
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 10:49 AM
>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org>
>> Cc: Michael Mustachia <mmustac...@att.net>
>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Hurricane Harvey Rainfall
>> 
>> I have two weather stations. Davis Vantage Pro $459.99 and Davis Vantage Vue
>> $269.99. I bought them from Scientific Sales Inc. I think they are in New
>> Jersey. If I am remembering correctly no tax and no freight. They both are
>> very good. The one think to realize about the rain gauge is very accurate in
>> a steady rain. I have compared with Channel 2. However in a heavy or blowing
>> rain the design of all of the gauges will now allow them to keep up with the
>> actual amount of rainfall or the rate. The collector depends on a sort of
>> seesaw with cups on each end.
>> 
>> Mike Mustachia
>> KF5PHA
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: D. Howard Bingham via BVARC
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1:19 AM
>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
>> Cc: D. Howard Bingham ; ad...@yahoo.com
>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Hurricane Harvey Rainfall
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> ---
>> 
>> 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" 
>> >> <bvarc@bvarc.org> 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] Hurricane Harvey Rainfall

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

The funnel complicates the issue I think..  K5 HEC

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> On Aug 30, 2017, at 11:39 AM, John Parmalee via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Well here in Hockley I put a five gallon bucket with a brick in it in the 
> middle of the yard.  I had to empty it once and almost again for a total of 
> 26.5"  I took the brick out to measure.  I have always thought I would like 
> to have a funnel on the roof and a tube leading to a calibrated container in 
> the house. 
> 
> John Parmalee
> jparma...@aol.com
> 281-380-3811
> K5VGM WI2XLJ
> In a message dated 8/30/2017 11:10:15 AM Central Standard Time, 
> bvarc@bvarc.org writes:
> 
> I have the same setup. The Vantage Pro 2 is complete with instruments and
> wireless display. The instruments are mounted on the tower at about 20
> feet. The display is in the office. I also bought the Vantage VUE wireless
> display, which works with the Pro. It is located in the shack. I have the
> Internet cable so I can see what is happening while out of town:
> http://www.weatherlink.com/user/kdutson/index.php?view=main=1
> 
> Click the Summary tab to see the storm rainfall total. It reads a bit less
> than two other manual rain gauges here. Davis says that is likely caused by
> being mounted close to a tower leg. I am looking for a stand-off bracket to
> make the reading more accurate.
> 
> 73, Keith NM5G
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Michael Mustachia
> via BVARC
> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 10:49 AM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: Michael Mustachia 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Hurricane Harvey Rainfall
> 
> I have two weather stations. Davis Vantage Pro $459.99 and Davis Vantage Vue
> $269.99. I bought them from Scientific Sales Inc. I think they are in New
> Jersey. If I am remembering correctly no tax and no freight. They both are
> very good. The one think to realize about the rain gauge is very accurate in
> a steady rain. I have compared with Channel 2. However in a heavy or blowing
> rain the design of all of the gauges will now allow them to keep up with the
> actual amount of rainfall or the rate. The collector depends on a sort of
> seesaw with cups on each end.
> 
> Mike Mustachia
> KF5PHA
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: D. Howard Bingham via BVARC
> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1:19 AM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
> Cc: D. Howard Bingham ; ad...@yahoo.com
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Hurricane Harvey Rainfall
> 
> 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.
> 
> ---
> 
> 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] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I think the Spectre is a Pilatus PC-12.   Swiss.  About $8 million.  

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> On Aug 29, 2017, at 1:01 PM, Scott Royall via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> That’s 51.9 FM.
>  
> From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of rodney martinez via 
> BVARC
> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 12:22
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: rodney martinez 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF
>  
> You can listen in on the inter-chopper comms on:
> 51.900 MHz
> 
> 
> And the "Spectre" (actually a small spy plane used by Border Patrol I think). 
>  It is circling over Houston.
> 
> 123.450 MHz AM
>  
> Best Regards,
> Rodney J. Martinez
> Intellitech Automation, Inc.
> IS Networld Vendor
> 832-423-5640 (Cellphone)
> 8816-326-49843 (Satphone)
> KC5MZK (Ham Callsign)
>  
> 
> On Tuesday, August 29, 2017 12:10 PM, Dwayne Jones via BVARC 
>  wrote:
>  
> 
> Just stay with the name brand radios ( Alinco, Icom, Kenwood, Yeasu Not in 
> that order but one of those) and you should be fine.
> 
> Dwayne
> KB5YTA
>  
> On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 11:39 AM, Paul Noll via BVARC  wrote:
> I'm looking to buy a good HT. 2 meter band, not much need for a dual band at 
> this point. Could someone recommend a good one. Kenwood K20A looks good or 
> maybe a Yaesu or icom ? Suggestions, pros, cons, any experience with these ?
>  
> Thanks !!!
> 
> Paul Noll
> KG5MHD
> Love your pets, they want and deserve it !!!
> 
> On Aug 29, 2017, at 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)
>  
> 
> On Tuesday, August 29, 2017 8:03 AM, Ravi Patrick Ratnala via BVARC 
>  wrote:
>  
> 
> Completely legal, but most services have moved to trunking systems on 800-900 
> MHz.  You'll need a trunk tracking radio to keep up, but you can get "bits 
> and pieces" just by scanning those freqs with an old fashioned scanner (if 
> you have those bands covered).
> 
> It's also legal for police to encrypt channels if necessary, and you'll find 
> that tactical freqs are often encrypted accordingly.  But the vast majority 
> is open for the public to hear.
> 
> This is the radio I have, covers all those systems and more:
> 
> https://www.amazon.com/Uniden- BCD436HP-HomePatrol-Digital- 
> Handheld/dp/B00I33XDAK
> 
> 73,
> KF5YHP
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Aug 29, 2017, at 7:13 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC  wrote:
> > 
> > Out of curiosity is it allowed to listen in on our radios?  I looked up 
> > scanner frequencies of 460.XXX range with a PL123.0 and scanned up and down 
> > but heard nothing.  Maybe it's blocked somehow.  Just wanting to listen in 
> > since we are in all this hurricane and flooded event situation.  Any advise?
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Re: [BVARC] Remedies OT - Generator help needed.

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Never hurts to run it every month or two...use it to run your saw or something. 
I go to quite a bit of trouble to get no-alcohol gas for all my small 
engines. I find it is much better.
  DAVID. K5HEC

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> On Aug 20, 2017, at 5:49 PM, k5hm.ron--- via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> To all who made the kind suggestions and offers of assistance – Thank you.
> After watching a couple of Youtube videos, I got some starter fluid and 
> removed the air cleaner.  I sprayed a couple of squirts into the carb.  It 
> took off on the first pull.  I bought a gallon of fresh gas the other day and 
> had that in the tank.  I also replaced the air filter for good measure as I 
> had a spare in the garage.
>  
> I found the Tru-Fuel at Home Depot. I will be sure to use that before I put 
> the generator away for the year.
>  
> Thanks again for all your help and suggestion.
>  
> 73,
> Ron, K5HM
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> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm
> 
> Excelsior!
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[BVARC] BVARC NAME...

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

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

But if you have to have something else….The Cootie.  

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Re: [BVARC] Vacuum tubes

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

My wife KB5MVL is a quilter.  I'm promoting the idea of a tube quilt.  
DAVID. K5HEC

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> On Apr 4, 2017, at 9:02 AM, S Runner via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Hi this is Suzanne Runner KF5GWZ. I am the wife of Eddie Runner, NU5K. Are 
> you selling the tubes or giving them away? I collect tubes to eventually use 
> them to make a chess set and I also have some unusual and
> unique tubes I display in our china cabinets, instead of china. Just let me 
> know.
>  
> Thanks
>  
> From: rodney martinez via BVARC
> Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 7:49 AM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
> Cc: rodney martinez
> Subject: [BVARC] Vacuum tubes
>  
> I have two buckets of old vacuum tubes handed down to me recently.  I don't 
> know how many of them are good or not without a tube tester to try them on.  
> Are there any members that still have antique radios that may need certain 
> tubes?  
>  
> Rod Martinez
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Re: [BVARC] SINKHOLES - Interesting

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

> I wouldn’t say anything less  than complimentary about earth, gravity, 
> cactus, sharp sticks, longhorns, props, struts, empennage, tailwheel ….  Till 
> I was back on the ground.   David, K5HEC




> On Mar 31, 2017, at 1:33 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
> 
> As we used to say in skydivingthere is no gravity, the Earth sucks. 
> 
> Sink holes.the Earth sucking.
> 
> RH
> 
> On Mar 31, 2017, at 12:03 PM, Michael Monsour via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org 
> <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
> 
>> When the theory was explained 'as the rotation of the Earth is dependent 
>> upon the power output of the Sun'... which is clearly wrong!
>> 
>> On Fri, Mar 31, 2017 at 11:05 AM, DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org 
>> <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
>> If we are swallowed by sinkholes I hope at some point they stop playing that 
>> music.  David  K5HEC
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mar 31, 2017, at 8:42 AM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org 
>>> <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Yup, it's interesting. Show this to a civil engineer, geologist or 
>>> groundwater hydrologist. 
>>> Not a single one of these sinkholes can possibly be linked to this 
>>> universalist theory. 
>>> Every single one of the sinkholes shown on this video can be rationally 
>>> explained by one of the three professionals noted.
>>> 
>>> 73
>>> Mark (civil engineer)
>>> K5MGJ 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> From: GMuller885--- via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
>>> To: bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
>>> Cc: gmuller...@aol.com <mailto:gmuller...@aol.com>; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net 
>>> <mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net>
>>> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 11:13 PM
>>> Subject: [BVARC] Fwd: SINKHOLES - Interesting
>>> 
>>> Very very interesting.
>>>  
>>> Gerald Muller K9GEM
>>> gmuller...@aol.com <mailto:gmuller...@aol.com>
>>>  
>>> From: wa5...@aol.com <mailto:wa5...@aol.com>
>>> To: bay...@sbcglobal.net <mailto:bay...@sbcglobal.net>
>>> Sent: 3/30/2017 9:39:40 P.M. Central Daylight Time
>>> Subj: SINKHOLES - Interesting
>>>  
>>> takes a few moments before explanations appear ..
>>>  
>>>  
>>> They can’t blame this on FRACKING !! 
>>> I didn’t see a drilling rig or oilfield anywhere near these sinkholes.
>>>  
>>>  
>>> It is happening all over the world, and more and more often, so you'd
>>> better learn about it.  The scientific explanation is at the end.
>>>  
>>> SINKHOLES - A Scary Worldwide phenomenon
>>>  
>>> 
>>> https://www.youtube.com/embed/TLUgEXI9RYI?rel=0 
>>> <https://www.youtube.com/embed/TLUgEXI9RYI?rel=0>
>>>  
>>>  
>>>  
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>>>  
>>>  
>>>  
>>>  
>>>  
>>>  
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Re: [BVARC] SINKHOLES - Interesting

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

If we are swallowed by sinkholes I hope at some point they stop playing that 
music.  David  K5HEC




> On Mar 31, 2017, at 8:42 AM, mark janzer via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Yup, it's interesting. Show this to a civil engineer, geologist or 
> groundwater hydrologist.
> Not a single one of these sinkholes can possibly be linked to this 
> universalist theory.
> Every single one of the sinkholes shown on this video can be rationally 
> explained by one of the three professionals noted.
> 
> 73
> Mark (civil engineer)
> K5MGJ 
> 
> 
> 
> From: GMuller885--- via BVARC 
> To: bvarc@bvarc.org 
> Cc: gmuller...@aol.com; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net
> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 11:13 PM
> Subject: [BVARC] Fwd: SINKHOLES - Interesting
> 
> Very very interesting.
>  
> Gerald Muller K9GEM
> gmuller...@aol.com
>  
> From: wa5...@aol.com
> To: bay...@sbcglobal.net
> Sent: 3/30/2017 9:39:40 P.M. Central Daylight Time
> Subj: SINKHOLES - Interesting
>  
> takes a few moments before explanations appear ..
>  
>  
> They can’t blame this on FRACKING !!
> I didn’t see a drilling rig or oilfield anywhere near these sinkholes.
>  
>  
> It is happening all over the world, and more and more often, so you'd
> better learn about it.  The scientific explanation is at the end.
>  
> SINKHOLES - A Scary Worldwide phenomenon
>  
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/embed/TLUgEXI9RYI?rel=0 
> 
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
> 
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Re: [BVARC] What pushed Radio Shack into bankruptcy? - CSMonitor.com

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

They could have owned the computer market if they had just been smart (whatever 
that is).  So long ago they had a neat little tablet...but kept using Stone Age 
technology just to run their stores.  
K5HEC

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 12, 2017, at 5:16 AM, Howard Bingham via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Found this in Christian Science monitor, short explanation of demise of the 
> Radio Shack brand.
> 
> I still have a battery powered shortwave receiver, has built in weather band 
> as well as capability to receive analog TV audio for channels 2 - 13, use it 
> as a clock radio, has AM and FM broadcast radio in addition to Shortwave band 
> (No ham bands.), battery powered, or with wall wart for home use, clock 
> function has Daylight time switch to manually adjust 1 hour from set time.
> 
> Also have other Radio Shack products, but this one is in daily use..
> 
> Now the local Radio Shack store has changed to a Sprint cell phone shop, with 
> many brands of entry level and Smartphones, still has a smattering of Radio 
> Shack labeled products at deep discount..
> 
> 
> 
> Howard Bingham
> 
> -- 
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> 2722 Wisdom* E-mail: howa...@hal-pc.org
> Deer Park, TX  77536   * E-mail: binghamdav...@gmail.com
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Re: [BVARC] WA5MFO - Robert Spurny - SK

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

May he rest in peace.  And let us all make peace with our Maker.  My suit 
pocket is running over with  funeral programs.   So many I’ve decided to scan 
them all.  

David K5HEC




> On Feb 10, 2017, at 2:45 PM, Randy Pugh via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Did not know him,but please pass on my condolences to his family.From what I 
> have read here he was a great ham and a credit to our hobby.Randy AKA AA5OA.
> 
> On Fri, Feb 10, 2017 at 8:21 AM, KC5RET KC5RET via BVARC  > wrote:
> Hello all,
> 
>  
> Not sure if anyone knew him, WA5MFO – Robert Spurny of West Columbia TX, is 
> now SK.
> 
>  
> If you were involved with MARS in the 80’s, 90’s  and possibly the early 
> 2000’s you might have known him.
> 
>  
> Mr. Spurny inspired me to get back into ham radio after a 20 year absence.
> 
> Through him, at least two other hams, my sons, now enjoy ham radio and a 
> third ham, Steve Condos, K9SAC, is back on the air, thanks to Mr. Spurny’s 
> generosity. Propagation of a different type.
> 
>  
> For anyone interested, services are as follows:
> 
>  
> Visitation
> 
> Friday Feb. 10
> 
> 6pm – 8pm
> 
> Baker Funeral Homes – West Columbia
> 
> 634 S. Columbia Drive
> 
> West Columbia TX 77486
> 
>  
> Service
> 
> Saturday Feb. 11
> 
> 2pm
> 
> Evergreen Cemetery
> 
> Wharton TX 77488
> 
> 
> 
> 73, Rob, KC5RET
> 
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Re: [BVARC] The latest Ham numbers, if you like...

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

That kind of smoke won’t do us any harm at all and the price is right. 

I read with pleasure  things coming from BVARC  and I read up on the authors.  
Positrons, teenie islands, places like Mauritania are apparently of interest to 
BVARCians.  I will try to stay away from Mauritania. 

David  K5HEC




> On Feb 1, 2017, at 1:28 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
> 
>> 
>> As of December 31, 2016, the total number of licensees in the FCC database 
>> was 742,787.  The all-time high was of 743,003 reached  November 2016.
>> 
>> Breakdown goes like this:
>> 
>>  143,337 Amateur Extra licensees
>> 
>>   45, 071 Advanced licensees
>> 
>>  172,807 General licensees
>> 
>>  371,560 Technician licensees
>> 
>>   10,012 Novice licensees. 
>> 
>> US population is currently 325,508,188, so the 742,787 licensed US Radio 
>> Amateurs comprise .228% of the US population.
>>  
>> BVARC, at 200 members,  makes up about .027 percent of the Ham Population.
>>  
>> ARRL members, 170,000, are about 22.8 percent of the licensed hams.
>>  
>> Put that in your TTFD terminating resistor and smoke it.  W5RH  
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Re: [BVARC] Houston, We have a problem...

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

That Numbers reference...  what a pleasant sentiment. 
DAVID K5HEC

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Re: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, November 5th, 2016

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

THANKS for the links to sounds from another galaxy.   I probably enjoyed old  
night AM  radio back then more than I enjoy the Internet now.  

David  K5HEC





> On Nov 5, 2016, at 2:09 PM, K5HM via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Roy, Travis, et al
>  
> If you know the story behind the leg lamp below and the man who wrote The 
> Christmas Story; Jean Shepherd, K2ORS (SK), ex-W9QWN.  Excelsior was one of 
> his favorite expressions and often used in commentary about some ridiculous 
> true life event, as in “Excelsior, you fathead!” 
>  
> I discovered Shep in high school when I was studying late at night.  Shep was 
> on WOR-Radio in NYC every night from 8 PM – Midnight.  He never had a script 
> and never a guest.  But he could make you laugh  He would talk about news, 
> geography, his time as a kid growing up and his Army time in WWII; and yes, 
> plenty of ham radio stories.  Here are a couple
> https://archive.org/details/JeanShepherdHamventionSpeeches 
>  Audio is better 
> on part 2
> https://archive.org/details/JeanShepherd1965Pt1 
>  About 7 min in to the tape
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22fl5JtoZXU 
> 
>  
> 73,
> Ron, K5HM
> k5hm@gmail.com 
> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm 
> 
> Excelsior!
>  
> From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org ] 
> On Behalf Of Roy Storey via BVARC
> Sent: Friday, November 4, 2016 3:14 PM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  >
> Cc: Roy Storey >
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - 
> Saturday, November 5th, 2016
>  
> I thought Excelsior was what you take for an upset stomach.
> 
>  
> Roy Storey W5TKZ -- 73
>  
>  
> On Fri, Nov 4, 2016 at 3:09 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC  > wrote:
>> Ron, your tag Excelsior!: Wood wool, known primarily as excelsior in 
>> North America,[1]  is a 
>> product made of wood slivers cut from logs and is mainly used in packaging, 
>> for cooling pads in home evaporative cooling systems known as swamp coolers 
>> , for erosion control 
>>  mats, and as a raw material 
>> for the production of other products such as bonded wood wool boards and 
>> used as stuffing for stuffed animals.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> (And I do know the other meaning.)
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Travis
>> 
>> K5HTB
>> 
>> -
>> 
>> No trees were harmed in the production of this message, however, a great 
>> many electrons were
>> 
>> terribly inconvenienced.
>> 
>>  
>>  
>> 
>> From: BVARC > on 
>> behalf of K5HM via BVARC >
>> Sent: Friday, November 4, 2016 1:42 PM
>> To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
>> Cc: K5HM
>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - 
>> Saturday, November 5th, 2016
>>  
>> Roger
>>  
>> 73,
>> Ron, K5HM
>> k5hm@gmail.com 
>> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm 
>> 
>> Excelsior!
>>  
>> From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org 
>> ] On Behalf Of Mike Hardwick via BVARC
>> Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2016 7:07 PM
>> To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' > >
>> Cc: Mike Hardwick >
>> Subject: [BVARC] BOD Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, 
>> November 5th, 2016
>>  
>> Saturday August 5th, 2016 
>>  
>> Bayland Park Community Center
>> 6400 Bissonnet Street
>> Houston, Texas 77074
>>  
>> BVARC Board of Directors Meeting9:00 
>> am to 10:30 am 
>> Greater Houston Hamfest Organization Meeting 10:30 am to 
>> 12:00 noon
>>  
>>  
>> And don’t forget the Chili Supper and Elections next week at the Sugar Land 
>> Masonic Lodge.
>>  
>>  
>> Hope to see everyone at the meetings. 
>>  
>> N5VCX
>>  
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Re: [BVARC] CQ WW SSB contest this weekend

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thanks!
David K5HEC

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 25, 2016, at 6:30 AM, Nizar Mullani via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> This is a great weekend for working a lot of foreign stations whether you 
> collect countries or not. A lot of stations will be on the air from all over 
> the world starting at 7 pm CST on Friday till 6:59 pm on Sunday. 
> 
> Most of the foreign stations will have big antennas and great operators who 
> can pick out weak signals. So, give them a call and send them a simple 59 04 
> exchange. 59 is the RS and 04 is our CQ zone. You can read the instructions 
> at this web site http://www.cqww.com/rules.htm . 
> 
> The contest runs for two days. Come Sunday, a lot of the big stations will be 
> looking to work new stations. So, even if you don't have a good antenna, give 
> them a call. If you hear them, they will most likely hear you. 
> 
> Europe should be open for us during daylight hours on 15 and 20 meters. Try 
> South America in the afternoon on 10 meters. Asia opens up for us in the 
> evening hours on 15 and 20 meters. 40 and 80 meters are great for night time 
> operation. 
> 
> If you want to keep a log and compete in this contest, contact me or N5XZ or 
> K5HM if you need help with logging programs. AC Log has a low cost version 
> that you can purchase. 
> 
> 73 and have fun working the world this weekend. Get on the 10 meter net at 8 
> pm tonight on 28.488 MHz if you need more information. 
> 
> Nizar K0NM. 
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Re: [BVARC] License Class for Boy Scouts

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Those license manuals are 

Sent from my iPad

> On Sep 20, 2016, at 9:51 AM, Philip Hudson via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Actually, I receive the instructor discount for the License manuals. With the 
> discount, it comes out to about $22.50 and the ARRL pays the shipping to the 
> registered instructors. I’m meeting with the officers at the Elks Lodge 
> tonight to find out if we have any grant money left over from one of the 
> other programs that can cover the cost of the manuals for the Scouts. I don’t 
> foresee any problem getting money from the grant, but it depends if we have 
> any money left from out other programs (they usually over-budget the other 
> programs so there should be money left over).
>  
> I’ll let you know more after our meeting tonight.
>  
> Philip Hudson
> WD5DAY
>  
> From: mark janzer [mailto:k5...@yahoo.com] 
> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 1:19 PM
> To: eric.j.l...@gmail.com; Rick Hiller -- W5RH ; 
> kf5...@gmail.com; Philip Hudson 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] License Class for Boy Scouts
>  
> I'll defer to Rick as to the class length.
>  
> Eric, what are your thoughts on adding an hour or two to the Tuesday meeting, 
> for several weeks, for a radio session? Would that be too much time for the 
> kids on a school night?
>  
> As to cost for license study, there is the ARRL book at $29, the instructor 
> discount gets the price down to $25. Amazon has the book for $23 (plus 
> shipping).
>  
> Another alternative, which may be more adaptable to the scouts schedule, is 
> have them do a combined course of live sessions and online tutoring. This 
> might be better for achieving both the merit badge and a license. 
> Check out "Ham It Forward"
>  
> HamItForward - A better way to Elmer people into ham radio!
>  
>  
>  
> 
> 
> HamItForward - A better way to Elmer people into ham radio!
> Let the computer handle the drudgery of exam preparation, freeing 
> hamstructors to Elmer the students into ham ra...
>  
>  
> A book for each student may not then be needed, and the cost is $20 (minimum 
> 5).  Thoughts?
>  
> 73
> Mark
> K5MGJ
>  
>  
>  
>  
> 
> From: "eric.j.l...@gmail.com" 
> To: Rick Hiller -- W5RH ; kf5...@gmail.com; Philip Hudson 
> ; mark janzer  
> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 12:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] License Class for Boy Scouts
>  
> Rick Hiller, Mark Janzer, and Philip Hudson,
> Thank you for responding to my email about offering a licensing class and 
> merit badge class to our scouts.  I was not sure if anyone would respond and 
> I ended up with three people wanting to help.
> I have a feeling that the three of you may know each other so I figured I 
> would respond back to all of you at the same time. Your emails to me 
> complemented each other. Rick has some past experience teaching the Radio 
> Merit badge, Philip is a registered instructor with the ARRL, and Mark has 
> been waiting for the opportunity to help teach scouts about radio.  If the 
> three of you are able to work together to offer both a licensing class, and a 
> merit badge class that would be great.  (If you prefer to work alone, that 
> works too just let me know).
> Here are some more details and questions:
> Our trip to Guadalupe peak is in June of 2017.  We are flexible on dates and 
> timing for a ham radio class depending on your availability and preferences.  
> My only request is that the classes not be on Friday nights or Saturdays.
> How many hours of instruction do you think we need? Would you prefer one long 
> Sunday, or several short weekday evenings.
> Our Troop usually meets on Tuesday nights at 7pm at Congregation Beth Israel. 
> Most of our scouts live in the Meyerland and Bellaire area, but we can travel 
> for a class anywhere in the greater Houston area.
> I do not know how many scouts in our troop are interested yet.  I would 
> estimate that we would have less than 10 scouts.  If there is a minimum 
> number you would like to have to make the class worth your time, please let 
> me know. We could extend an invitation to other troops in our area to 
> increase the class size.
> Do you have an estimated cost for any expenses that our scouts may need to 
> procure? Philip mentioned a discount on one of the ARRL books.
> Similar to other large organizations there may be some paperwork you will 
> need to fill out as a counselor. The BSA requires Merit Badge Counselors to 
> be registered and take the BSA Youth Protection Training (YPT) Online. 
> Registration has to be done every year however YPT is good for two years.  I 
> will help with BSA registration as needed.
> Thank you again for your support.
> Eric Lieb
> Assistant Scoutmaster
> Troop 806
> 281-221-4992
> eric.j.l...@gmail.com
>  
> Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.
> From: Rick Hiller -- W5RH
> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 

Re: [BVARC] Great write up by ON4UN on Ham Radio Operation

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thank you.  I do need more than just a brush-up…more like a total 
reconstruction.

I enjoyed reading your auto-bio on one of the ham info sites….Guys like you 
are what make the hobby so interesting.

David
K5HEC




> On Sep 8, 2016, at 3:53 PM, NIzar Mullani via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> This document by ON5UN, John, is excellent guideline on the best procedure 
> for ham radio operation on the air. It covers a lot of things and is the most 
> complete document I have seen on ‘best procedures and techniques’ for 
> on-the-air operation. If you are new to the hobby or been around a long time, 
> John presents a great summary of best practices.
>  
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Re: [BVARC] Straight Key Century Club Key

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

LNR Precision in North Carolina. 

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> On Aug 11, 2016, at 5:10 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> Looks like something Kent might turn out.
> 
> 
> Travis
> 
> K5HTB
> 
> -
> 
> No trees were harmed in the production of this message, however, a great many 
> electrons were
> 
> terribly inconvenienced.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> on behalf of DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC 
> <bvarc@bvarc.org>
> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 4:42 PM
> To: bvarc@bvarc.org
> Cc: DAVID M GRAY JR
> Subject: [BVARC] Straight Key Century Club Key
>  
> Some might be interested.  Heavy base, not iron.  Aluminum mechanism. Abt 
> $200. Feels solid.
> David,K5HEC
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Re: [BVARC] Wudda been nice

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Just too much power moving around.  We'd be cooked.

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> On Aug 5, 2016, at 11:12 AM, Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
> wrote:
> 
> Tesla couldn't make it work.
> 
>> On 8/4/2016 6:20 PM, DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC wrote:
>> Tesla wanted to do this without wires...
>> 
>> 
>> David. K5HRC
>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [BVARC] Win10 upgrade problem

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I'll file this away for future reference.
David, K5HEC

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> On Jul 27, 2016, at 3:16 PM, Bruce via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> okay, i have had this problem myself and others have had the problem. when 
> you run windows 10 there is an administrator. even if you make your login an 
> administrator, you are not the administrator. you are sort of an 
> administrator but not a real windows 10 administrator. it is a windows 10 
> thing. many of my ham radio programs stopped working, like satpc32, icom 
> remote utility, mmsstv, ic-9100 programmer, mirc, etc. 
> 
> this will probably solve the outlook problem as it will solve many other 
> windows 10 problems. 
> 
> there is a difference between running as administrator and you thinking you 
> are an administrator double clicking the install program to run it. windows 
> 10 is really weird about this. don't ask me why, it just is. 
> 
> keep in mind before doing anything, backup your data so you can restore it 
> should something go amiss. 
> 
> i had to reinstall a bunch of my programs and before double clicking on the 
> install program, you right click the program and choose run as administrator. 
> windows will then run the install program and everything will be fine. if you 
> do not do this or have programs from before, you probably cannot write to any 
> of the files and they give errors upon exiting or at random times during 
> operation from not being able to write or modify a file. 
> 
> if you want to play with each program by itself and fix all the little files 
> it uses, have fun (i have done this too). keep in mind, this is for the more 
> geekier of you and not everyone should attempt it.  you have to go to the 
> directory where your program is installed. you will have to right click each 
> item in the directory, choose properties and then change the rights to 
> everything so it includes read, write, modify, etc. this is a royal pain and 
> reinstalling the program is usually the easiest way to fix it as noted above. 
> 
> 73...bruce
> 
>> On 7/27/2016 3:44 PM, jo.l.keener--- via BVARC wrote:
>> Rick:
>>  
>> The apps would not open for me or for the Geek squad. Not user error, just 
>> winders 10 and no blondes there either...
>>  
>>  
>> You gotta love the smell of black powder in the morning. Hard cast lead 
>> bullets available. If you can read this, thank a soldier or Marine
>> Contact Jo.L. Keener 832-539-1935
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Win10 upgrade problem

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

The Geek Squad is a joke; no doubt about that.
David,K5HEC

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> On Jul 27, 2016, at 2:58 PM, Scott Royall via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I’m sorry, but the Geek Squad is the funniest part of this whole thing.
>  
> From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of jo.l.keener--- via 
> BVARC
> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 15:45
> To: bvarc@bvarc.org
> Cc: jo.l.kee...@juno.com
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Win10 upgrade problem
>  
> Rick:
>  
> The apps would not open for me or for the Geek squad. Not user error, just 
> winders 10 and no blondes there either...
>  
>  
> You gotta love the smell of black powder in the morning. Hard cast lead 
> bullets available. If you can read this, thank a soldier or Marine
> Contact Jo.L. Keener 832-539-1935
> 
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Slightly Off Topic - SHTF - Water Budget - source of inexpensive barrels

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Tractor Supply has a nice 500 gal poly tank for water.
 I explored the idea of keeping kerosene for cooking but charcoal smells a lot 
better.
  Canned goods go out of date pretty fast; dry beans,rice last a long time if 
you can keep bugs and critters away.
  David, K5HEC
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> On Jul 17, 2016, at 11:20 AM, Bill Crowell, N4HPG via BVARC  
> wrote:
> 
> All,
> 
> When we do our disaster planning, we’re pretty good about having a power 
> budget for radios. We might have a food budget, but few have a reasonable 
> water budget. How many days can you go without municipal water?
> 
> If your SHTF plan involves a lot of dried rice and beans, you need even MORE 
> water.
> 
> The municipal water for our neighborhood is supplied by a pumping station on 
> FM518 with a ground-mounted electric pump. If that pump fails or loses power, 
> we don’t have water.
> 
> I’ve recently acquired a couple of 55-gallon, food-grade barrels from a very 
> nice seller on eBay. His website is houstonbarrels.com. Mine were used to 
> transport vinegar. I’ve just cleaned them and sanitized with bleach and will 
> be adding taps so that gravity can do the pouring. Having 110 gallons of 
> water is a really good thing.
> 
> NOW a couple of things:
> 1. It is unlawful for Mike to sell you food barrels for potable water. But, 
> he won’t follow you home to see what you’re going to use them for. I just 
> said I want them for “fluid storage”.
> 
> 2. If you do intend to store potable water, it is imperative that you do so 
> properly as bad water can make you very ill. I use some bleach.
> 
> 73
> 
> Bill Crowell, N4HPG
> Pearland, TX
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> I prefer to live a life of galvanic isolation.
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Re: [BVARC] Radio History--cross posted from the GQRP Yahoo Group

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Thanks for the link re the intercept stations.  Enjoyable on many levels…   
 David  K5HEC





> On May 13, 2016, at 9:00 AM, Travis Burgess via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> Gentlefolk,
> 
> Whilst doing some research on World War One Intercept stations I came
> across this video of an old BBC program held by the UEA film archive.
> http://www.eafa.org.uk/catalogue/5108 
> 
> Apart from the tedious inability of the compère to pronounce the word
> Hunstanton properly it's an interesting program. It clearly explains the
> role radio amateurs played in setting up the Y station network and there
> are some great still photos.
> 
> Enjoy,
> 
> Steve G0XAR
>  
> 
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Re: [BVARC] 73 magazine

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

OLD STUFF…. some might  be interested in WWII  use of VHF  radio..I ran 
across references to Joan and Eleanor  while reading a novel about the war in 
E. Europe… Night Soldiers  by Alan Furst.   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycCxRPWPidc 



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Re: [BVARC] Help

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

What kind of tower?
   David,  K5HEC

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> On Apr 28, 2016, at 6:29 PM, Bruce via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> let me put it to you this way a newbie on hf wants to hear everything, a 
> vertical will work great for that. work all the countries you can and get 
> your dxcc. then when you have done the 'broadband' thing, you get a beam to 
> be able to narrow in on the rare ones. at some point you get a linear, first 
> small and then bigger.  i have 32kv power lines on the east side of my house. 
> 5 feet from the house. i mounted my crank up tower right against the back of 
> the house in the center from east to west. it actually turned out that when 
> the antenna is up, it will not fall on the power line. 
> 
> i went with an icom 756, then the icom 756 pro, now i have an icom ic-9100 
> because it has 2m/70cm/6m and all the hf bands. it is also satellite ready (i 
> am big into satellites). you can add a 1.2g module if you want as well. i 
> added d-star. 
> 
> keep one thing in mind. this hobby is like a boat. you can spend and spend 
> and spend and trade and trade and trade. eventually you either get what you 
> want or you run out of money. :-)
> 
> 73...bruce
> 
>> On 4/28/2016 6:19 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote:
>> Wow!  Great suggestions and recommendations, as well as wise counsel.  Thank 
>> you very much for taking the time to respond.  And to those who offered to 
>> loan me rigs to try, I will take you up on that.  But I can't really test 
>> drive anything until I get an antenna up. 
>>  
>> In that regard, I am not so much held back by the HOA as I am the cramped 
>> quarters of my back yard and its proximity of power lines.  I'm thinking my 
>> best shot may be a broadband vertical of some kind. I hate to say it, but a 
>> person would probably have to see the siutation to make a recommendation. I 
>> live in the Braeburn Valley subdivision, near S Braeswood and S. Gessner.  
>> If there are volunteers I'd love to hear from you. Otherwise, I'll soon make 
>> a choice and get to erecting it, whatever it turns out to be.  Again, thanks 
>> again to all.
>>  
>> JP
>> KG5MBG
>> 
>> From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of JP Pritchard via 
>> BVARC
>> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 7:25 AM
>> To: bvarc@bvarc.org
>> Cc: JP Pritchard
>> Subject: [BVARC] Help
>> 
>> Hi folks,
>> 
>> I am a newbie to Ham Radio and a newbie to the club, so I'm writing to ask 
>> for your help in picking a rig. I just passed my General exam so many 
>> options are open to me and I'd like to explore a lot of those options.  I 
>> currently own a Baofeng HT and a Yaesu FT2900 two meter transceiver, but no 
>> equipment for HF.  I've been looking at HF VHF UHF units.  I've even looked 
>> at the Alesis KX3 and the   Flex 1500.  They don't cover the VHF-UHF 
>> bands but they do appeal to me.  Bottom line, I don't want to spend more 
>> than a thousand dollars if possible.  What do you suggest?  As Sergeant 
>> Schultz used to say on Hogan's Heroes, "I know nothing."  I'll really 
>> appreciate your suggestions.
>> 
>> JP (Richard) Pritchard
>> KG5MBG
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] My forthcoming QSL Card - Tesla

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

HAMTESTONLINE.COM. sure worked well for me. I actually enjoyed studying for 
my Extra.
David,  K5HEC

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> On Apr 20, 2016, at 6:28 PM, Jo. L. Keener via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> What a great idea. Of course since I have nothing other than 2 &70 CM I
> cant do the card thing,
> 
> Jo.L.  KE7No Silver Bullets
> 
> 
> Wall Street Daily
> Peter Schiff: China Just Armed its Financial Missile
> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/571831444db2331441988st03vuc
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC.ORG seems broken

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Whoever  is into the nuts and bolts of BVARC is super cool. A glitch or 
two…just make it interesting.   I enjoy hamming without doing much hamming.  
The links to the DX expeditions and contests are great.  The video of the guy 
explaining the little Army radio is a wonderful example of an extreme form of 
something.  
  I might go lifetime membership even if I am 100. 
   David  K5HEC







> On Apr 15, 2016, at 7:18 PM, Scott Royall via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> It’s amazing some hams aren’t still using spark gap technology.
>  
> Sent from Belton
>  
> From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org ] 
> On Behalf Of Howard Bingham via BVARC
> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2016 18:19
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  >
> Cc: Howard Bingham >; 
> Steve Friedman >
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] BVARC.ORG  seems broken
>  
> Why the changes..?
>  
> If it works, don't change it..!
>  
> I had NO problems before, now any page selected from HOME page, bounces back 
> to the Home page faster than I can blink my eyes..!
>  
> Howard Bingham
> KE5APJ
>  
> ===
>  
> On 4/14/2016 4:09 PM, Steve Friedman via BVARC wrote:
>> I got a big pretty blue page full of text and and after i closed and 
>> reopened, it came up ok.  Weird.
>>  
>> From: BVARC   on 
>> behalf of Scott Royall via BVARC  
>> Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 2:48 PM
>> To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
>> Cc: Scott Royall
>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] BVARC.ORG  seems broken
>>  
>> It’s the nature of the beast. J
>>  
>> From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org 
>> ] On Behalf Of Travis Burgess via BVARC
>> Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 13:35
>> To: Eddie Runner  ; 
>> BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
>> Cc: Travis Burgess  
>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] BVARC.ORG  seems broken
>>  
>>  
>> It seems that only when you are messing around, everybody else wants drop 
>> in.
>>  
>> Travis
>> K5HTB
>> From: BVARC > on 
>> behalf of Eddie Runner via BVARC >
>> Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 10:49 AM
>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
>> Cc: Eddie Runner
>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] BVARC.ORG  seems broken
>>  
>> Sorry, I was just messing with things trying out some
>> new configurations.. 
>>  
>> Give it another go..
>>  
>> Eddie
>>  
>> From: Michael Wrenn via BVARC >
>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB > > 
>> Cc: Michael Wrenn >
>> Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 9:47 AM
>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] BVARC.ORG  seems broken
>>  
>> It would appear that Eddy has updated the main site with the Hamfest sites 
>> backend. You may want to clear your cache or reload the page.
>> 
>> Seven Three,
>> Michael - K5WRN
>> http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN 
>>     
>> K5WRN Callsign Page 
>> www.qrz.com 
>> K5WRN personal biography
>>  
>>  
>> On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 9:21 AM, Andy via BVARC > > wrote:
>> 
>>> Just played with the Events Calendar via Firefox.
>>> The only one that comes up properly is the Mar-Houston Hamfest.
>>> The others just come up and quickly disappear…
>>>  
>>> Andy W5ACM
>>>  
>>> Andrew MacAllister | T +1 713 827 4334
>>> From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org 
>>> ] On Behalf Of K5IZO via BVARC
>>> Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 9:19 AM
>>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
>>> Cc: K5IZO
>>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] BVARC.ORG  seems broken
>>>  
>>> No, I'm having trouble also.
>>> I'm sure they Eddie is on it.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Apr 14, 2016, at 9:16 AM, Jon Noxon via BVARC >> > wrote:
 Those of you who can, see if you can get http://www.bvarc.org 
  and navigate the site.
  
 Thanks.
  
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Re: [BVARC] Monday Night Net Topic "Movies involving Ham Radio"

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

I enjoy the BVARC e-mails.  I will take a look at some of these movies.  



> On Apr 11, 2016, at 9:01 PM, Ron Litt via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> yup. all those guys sending perfect code with their index finger.
> 
> On Apr 11, 2016 8:56 PM, "Steve Friedman via BVARC"  > wrote:
> Here is a list of movies that were brought up during this Monday's BVARC 
> Service Net that had some form of ham radio used in them. Enjoy.
> 
> 
> 1. "Independence Day" seemed to the favorite
> 
> 2. "Contact"
> 
> 3. "Frequency"
> 
> 4. "Phenomenon"
> 
> 5. "The Anderson Tapes"
> 
> 6. "The Glass Bottom Boat"
> 
> 
> If I am missing any, sorry, these are what i had written down for personal 
> reference. 
> 
> 
> Thanks and 73
> 
> 
> KF5YYZ
> 
> Steve
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Monday Night Net Topic "Movies involving Ham Radio"

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> On Apr 11, 2016, at 9:01 PM, Ron Litt via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> yup. all those guys sending perfect code with their index finger.
> 
> On Apr 11, 2016 8:56 PM, "Steve Friedman via BVARC"  > wrote:
> Here is a list of movies that were brought up during this Monday's BVARC 
> Service Net that had some form of ham radio used in them. Enjoy.
> 
> 
> 1. "Independence Day" seemed to the favorite
> 
> 2. "Contact"
> 
> 3. "Frequency"
> 
> 4. "Phenomenon"
> 
> 5. "The Anderson Tapes"
> 
> 6. "The Glass Bottom Boat"
> 
> 
> If I am missing any, sorry, these are what i had written down for personal 
> reference. 
> 
> 
> Thanks and 73
> 
> 
> KF5YYZ
> 
> Steve
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Meeting Presentation Topic Suggestions

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Regarding the question about preparing for THE TEST...  I'd like to mention my 
own experience.  

I had to spend a lot of time around the  house  at Christmas so I decided that 
upgrading to Extra from Advanced would be a good thing to do.  I bought a 
course from HAMTESTONLINE.COM for about $35.  The subscription runs for 3 years 
but they say schedule a test in the next 4 to 6 weeks and stick to that.  
   Worked like a charm!  They have all you need in a very well organized 
program.  I enjoyed learning stuff I'd never heard of and using what they used 
to call Programmed Instruction.  Like it or not,  license requirements have 
been dumbed down. Why not get the top ticket.
  David, K5HEC...new Extra.
   http://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/?gclid=CIb6sMOutskCFSISfgodLrYFiA

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> On Apr 5, 2016, at 12:50 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> BVARC Monday Night Net ( 146.94)   27 total checkins.
>  
> I asked the question last evening:   “What do you want to know in Ham Radio 
> that you do not know now?”
>  
> The responses from those that hung around are below.  Note: most stations did 
> not stay for the duration – they checked in and boogied due to – the bad 
> topic, dinner was served, nagging XYL…..
>  
> Topics suggested / answers needed:
> Digital Modes ?
> ATV – How is it transmitted?
> How to tie logging programs to the radio for automatic input of frequency, 
> etc.?
> How antennas work?
> HF Tuner Construction techniques?
> Using Logging programs – setup etc.?
> Data interfacning like the CAT system.  How does it work?
> Is there an easier way to learn the test material beside memorization?
> What is “traffic” on a net?
> How do you tune a tube type amp?
> How do you use EZNEC to design antennas?
> Why is there not a class to study for the Extra license?
> Why do DX’ers QRM the DX station?
> How do you waterproof all of your outside connections, external tuners, etc.? 
>  
>  
> Excellent range of questions and answers needed by BVARC members.
>  
> “Enquiring minds want to know”…….Mr. VP and program coordinator.
>  
> Thanks to all that stuck around and provided input for Jon to act upon.
>  
> 73….Rick – W5RH – Temp Net Control 4-4-16
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Re: [BVARC] Houston Hamfest

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Eddie…  I’ve never met you but you don’t sound like a man to be taken lightly.  
I DO HEREBY VOLUNTEER!  For Friday.  Possibly Saturday. 

Qualifiers:   I’m not worth a damn as a ham…I joined BVARC to change that.  I’m 
74 and don’t climb.  I’d rather not touch any cash.  

I am well suited to be a gofer or somebody’s helper.  

Thanks for all the work you obviously do for our great club.

David   WB5NZF





> On Feb 12, 2016, at 1:31 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club... 
> this is your radio club! 
> And this is THE club that brings the Greater Houston Hamfest to town!!
> As a member, I am expecting you to volunteer!!! 
> We need your help!!
> This is the biggest event that BVARC does every year.. 
> And the biggest ham radio event in the area as well.
> Volunteer now!!
> http://houstonhamfest.org/volunteer-2/ 
> 
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Re: [BVARC] HRO black friday deal

[DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC]

Bob, 

I’m an older ham with the expertise  of a very new  ham.  I just got the little 
 Yaesu  from Amazon for about $160.  It seems to be a very fine little radio, 
especially for the price.   Brutal construction…you could drive posts with 
it…and no noisy fan!

 David Gray
WB5NZF





> On Nov 25, 2015, at 1:58 PM, Bob Hawkins via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Here is a very good deal on the Yeasu FT 2900. for $119.95. This sure seems 
> like a good deal.  THoguht the newer hams would want to know about this one.  
>   
> 
> http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-010078_source=streamsend_medium=email_content=25423105_campaign=Pre-Sale112515
>  
> 
> 
> Bob Hawkins
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