[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend is a GO

[John Chauvin via BVARC]


We just cleared the last hurdle, and all systems are go for MSWE 2024 beginning 
Friday, 9 days from now.  We got the last permission and as you know, the 
bridge has been reopened since Saturday night.

You should receive an update from Mark Janzer, K5MGJ, with more particulars in 
a couple days.

I personally am really looking forward to this.

Tnx es 73,
de John, K5IZO
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[BVARC] Oops, I sent it to the reflector

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

So all you saw my commending Richard for his approach to Field Day.  I 
accidentally sent it to the reflector.  So join me in looking forward to Field 
Day and, as mentioned, Museum Ships Weekend assuming the bridge is reopened in 
time.
Tnx,John
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Re: [BVARC] Field day question

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 Richard,I am responding only to you with a c.c. to Mike Hardwick.  I hate it 
when people needlessly "reply to all."
Not only do I not have a problem with your having a class at Field Day but I 
think it is a superb idea.  After all, FD is supposedly an emergency 
preparedness event.  However, it must not interfere with the ongoing on-the-air 
operations.  A large faction of the club like to make as many Qs as possible.  
Yes, I will do CW, but I'm very casual about it.
I want to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your approach to 
managing field day.  Yes, there are a lot of members who are on "auto-pilot" 
and they know what they are doing.  It is imperative that you track all the 
various tasks so none are overlooked and on-track.  This is a project that 
needs to be actively managed, and I don't know if you have an MBA or you 
dropped out of elementary school but regardless I like what I saw at the 
meeting.  I trust that you are using some sort of Project Management Document.  
I was Chairperson of the Hamfest for about 10 years, taking it from 20 tables 
to 220 tables; I used an Excel spread sheet listing all the tasks on separate 
lines, with columns (or other) to list the task leader, status, deadlines, 
critical action items, comments & notes without micromanaging.  However, there 
are 9 ways to skin a cat but the project management document must follow 
normally accepted business management practices to be successful.  I 
specifically like that you are letting the people who know what they are doing, 
do so rather than coming in like "a bull in a china closet" and "improving" 
across the board from the status quo.  It's best to pretty much, but not 
completely, do it the way it has been done with some tweaking the first year 
and then possibly making some significant changes (if you deem necessary) the 
2nd year.  I also like that you want to return to the Firemen's Training Field 
next year as it has a lot of advantages with a lot of room, sometimes with 
separate buildings, a lot of "skyhooks" for antennas, etc.
Oh by the way, it might behoove you to go to Museum Ships Weekend which occurs 
3 weeks before FD (May 31, June 1 and 2), assuming that the Pelican Island 
Causeway bridge has been reopened by then.  We have long ago dubbed this "A 
precursor to Field Day."  See a brief description in a block on the BVARC 
homepage; more detailed info will be published via the reflector as well as the 
BVARC web page within a week.  Also, you can check with Mark Janzer (Chairman) 
or me for more info.

Keep up the good work and I look forward to FD-2024.

Tnx es 73, de John, K5IZO

On Friday, May 17, 2024 at 03:32:43 PM CDT, Richard Bonica via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 To all,
Does anyone mind if I take an hour on sat to run a round table on emergency 
response to incident?
I now have a personal experience since my office is at Magnum and 290. I was 
also home when they hit 99 and West park. At home I had people answer - but at 
290 I felt VERY alone with no response. I have always been one for ham and 
emergency - but until last night - I was clueless of what I realy did not 
understand. 
I would like to hold a round table and talk about 1 what is expected  2 how to 
achieve this 3 hear what others do that I can do better.
Does anyone object??
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Re: [BVARC] Easter Island DXpedition live now FT8 12m

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 I worked them last Friday, the 26th, at 5AM CDT on 40M - CW.  I haven't tried 
again since then to get other bands.
Tnx es 73de John

On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 07:50:03 PM CDT, Stephen Flowers via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Hey André,Yes, 12m FT8 was dead earlier today.  Then 3G0YA called and the band 
blew up!  LOL Just checked and 12m seems to be dead again though.  Interesting.
73,Stephen (W2WF)


On May 2, 2024, at 7:00 PM, Andre Pollard via BVARC  wrote:
12m FT8 is now nothing but calls to 3goya  LOL
On Thu, May 2, 2024 at 6:20 PM Stephen Flowers via BVARC  
wrote:

Colleagues,
Good afternoon.  3G0YA DXpedition station is live on 12m FT8 now.  I just made 
a contact with them.

Best of luck & 73,
Stephen (W2WF)



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Re: [BVARC] Volunteers Needed - Greater Houston HamFest

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 BVARC does not want to be put into a position of judging how much volunteer 
time is required to get free admission:  Is it 15 minutes; 2 hours; 8 hours; a 
5 day work week; longer?  BVARC does not "pay" members to provide their time to 
help BVARC.  It is a "volunteer" organization.  Furthermore, most of those who 
help drive out there anyway to attend the Hamfest.  Additionally, do you expect 
members to be paid to operate?
Go figure!
IZO



On Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 07:50:36 AM CST, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 That has been the policy of the past 18 GHHF’s at the FBCF.Ten bucks on line, 
saves you a fiver.RH
Sent from my i-Thingamajig

On Feb 28, 2024, at 12:54 AM, rodney martinez via BVARC  wrote:



Mike,
Any of us volunteering our time should not be required to buy entrance to 
Hamfest.  I planned to do VE testing Saturday.  Now I hear I have to also pay 
to walk the tables after driving all the way out there to volunteer our time?  
Thats messed up Buddy.  And you know it is.  And my complaint applies to ANY 
operators volunteering their time.  Even setting up tables, Sir
Rod MartinezNK5Q
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 
 
  On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 10:25, Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
wrote:   
Volunteers Needed – Greater Houston HamFest

 

Needing volunteers for two critical areas.

 

1.   Table Set-up and Tear-down

 

A scheduling conflict has recently arisen with the group whoset up the tables 
and the podium at the Greater Houston HamFest.  Three to four people are needed 
to do thiswith it taking 2 to 3 hours for setup and about 2 hours to teardown.  
The critical time is the setup.  You are not necessarily being asked to 
helpwith both setup and teardown.

 

Setup tentatively will take place between about 10 and 1 onthis coming 
Thursday, February 29 (the day before the actual Hamfest starts).  These 3 
hours can be varied if tooinconvenient.  Someone will be there mostof the day 
tending to this and other pre-hamfest work; In addition to the 2 – 3hours for 
table setup, we need other volunteers for an hour or two at any timethroughout 
that day (Thursday).  Teardownstarts immediately after the Hamfest ends at 3PM, 
Saturday, March 2.  If you can help, please contact Mike Hardwick,N5VCX at 
n5...@att.net or at 713-826-6917. 

 

2.  Loading and Unloading

 

To help both vendors and support for the hamfest, volunteersare needed to help 
load and unload vehicles. Some of the areas needed aresupport for Robert 
Polinski with the PA system, HRO unloading their truck, HAMWEARSunloading their 
vehicle and several other vendors. The time on this starts onThursday at 9 am 
and continues off and on throughout the hamfest. 

 

If you can spare 15 to 30 minutes Thursday, Friday or Saturdayin the morning or 
afternoon, it will really be beneficial. If you can help, pleasecontact Mike 
Hardwick, N5VCX at n5vcx@att.netor at 713-826-6917. 


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[BVARC] Power Pole to Power Pole and Banana - Banana jumpers needed for the Equipment Check Table

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Can someone lend BVARC 3 or 4 sets of Power Pole to Power Pole and Banana to 
Banaana jumpers for use at the equipment check table?  All ratings are welcome; 
lengths of 3-6' preferred, but I'm not picky.  Contact me as cited below.
If you are interested in helping at the Equipment Check Table, you can sign up 
at: 2024 GHHFEqCkTable  or you can contact me by replying directly to me 
(please do not "reply to all") at k5...@yahoo.com
Tnx es 73
de John, K5IZO
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Re: [BVARC] Vice President's Update February 2024

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 Kori,
Your e-mail below was superb.  I like what you are doing.
I just put POTA on my calendar.  Maybe the barrage of e-mails of the past week 
will do POTA some good.  I had one "active" member ask me "What is POTA?"  I 
felt like answering "What planet have you been on" but I just let it slide.  
I won't be making it to many of the Brews events as I'm not crazy about driving 
across town at night and especially after drinking at least 2 large beers.
I couldn't make the BOD meeting tonight, though I wanted to.  I had a family 
thingy to take part in, and family trumps all.
Keep up the good work!
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO



On Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 12:41:07 PM CST, Kori Rahman via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Hello BVARC!
I hope we're all having a great February. I know there's been a lot of 
commotion on the reflector lately so I hope this can bring a small semblance of 
normalcy to your inbox. There will be some changes, but Anthony (W5LIC) and 
myself will still be going out to the parks throughout the year and all are 
welcome to join us. We have many other things to discuss and do this month and 
my goal here in this email is to get them on your radar. This month is one of 
those that starts on a Thursday, so that has ramped up the timeline for our 
events (most of our monthly events revolve around our general meeting that 
occurs on the second Thursday of the month). Our monthly VE test session was 
yesterday and we had a few attendees all successfully passing an exam. Tonight 
is our club Board of Directors meeting at 5pm, so join (Zoom link here) if 
you'd like to see what we're up to.

The biggest event on the radar is of course the Greater Houston Hamfest. There 
are a few more planning meetings before the event so join them if you are 
interested in volunteering. The GHHF will be held March 1st and 2nd this year 
at The Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. Contact Mike Hardwick N5VCX for more info 
on the event and volunteering. There are a few more details below.

As always, please check out our website BVARC.org for updates, and for 
information on our weekly in-person events, nets, and other resources. The 
February Newsletter has been posted on the website (link here). Don't forget 
about our social media as well! We have a Facebook Page, a Discord Server, and 
YouTube channel for the club. Add the BVARC Calendar to your calendar app (by 
clicking the link here), all events for the next 30 days should be on that 
calendar as well as others as we confirm their dates. Updates for the calendar 
and the website should be done within 24 hours if anything is currently missing 
or out of date.
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
BVARC Calendar for February 2024:
BVARC VE Test SessionSaturday February 3rd at 10:30am
While it may be a little late to catch this one at the time of sending this 
email, I do want to remind you that we do these test sessions every month, and 
next month we will have another session on March 9th (same time, same place). 
We will also have testing on-site at the Greater Houston Hamfest (see below). 
You can sign up now on our website (BVARC.org) to take an FCC license exam to 
get your ham radio license or upgrade to General or Extra.

Where:

Bayland Community Center6400 Bissonnet StHouston, TX 77074



BVARC Board of Directors MeetingSunday February 4th at 5:00pm
The BVARC BoD is now meeting on the Sunday before the Second Thursday of the 
month at 5pm (with few exceptions). This meeting will take place on Zoom only, 
and all members are encouraged to attend so they can check out what the board 
is up to. The BVARC BoD is here to serve you, so please attend and let your 
voice be heard..

Where:

On Zoom 

Zoom link here


Brews with BVARCTuesday February 6th at 6:30pm
For the next Brews with BVARC we will be heading out to Equal Parts Brewery in 
Houston! Please come out if you can. There’s always great conversation and 
camaraderie out at these events, and we hope you can join us this time around. 
Give us a call on 146.520 MHz FM Simplex if you need directions when nearby or 
if you have trouble finding our table. Equal Parts Brewing is a brewery that 
has been around for a while and used to be called Sigma brewing company. They 
do have food during the week but they rotate through food partners all the 
time. So food will probably be a surprise. Please check out their website 
EqualPartsBrewing.com for their great selection of brews. Please be safe, be 
responsible and arrive when you can. Hope to see you there! Where:

Equal Parts Brewing
3118 Harrisburg Blvd.
Houston, TX 77003


BVARC General MeetingThursday February 8th at 7:00pm
The February BVARC General Meeting will be on February 8th and our topic will 
be Homebrew night! So please bring out any homebrew projects you’ve been 
working on and show the club! There will be prizes for the best homebrew 
projects. As usual, the doors open at 7pm, and the presentations start at 
7:30pm.


Where:

[BVARC] The Hamfest Equipment Check Table signup sheet is now on-line.

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Here is a Hamfest event that you can participate in that isfun, productive, 
sedentary, done at your convenience and you will be doing agood thing. 
This is a free service for Hamfest attendees who want to buysome used equipment 
from a table vendor (or tailgater) but are reluctantbecause they are not sure 
if it works. BVARC sets up tables with various test equipment for testing used 
equipment.  Basic tests are performed to see if it isgenerally alive and 
generally functional.  These are not comprehensivetests as we neither have the 
time, equipment, the expertise nor the space totest to full factory 
specifications.  Ourmotto is “We test to 3db above DOA.”  Wejust want to help 
the buyer assure himself that the equipment is generally OK,but don’t guarantee 
that all functions (some with 99 options on one drop down) arefully functional.

You don't need a PhD in Physics to participate at the table. Depending on your 
skill level, there is a complete spectrum of tests that canbe performed and 
that need doing which are above and below your skilllevels.  You will find your 
slot: You might also learn something.  We also need staffers that don’t do 
anytesting but generally assist and generally chat with the attendees.

Here is an interesting story:  5 or 6 years ago, I wascruising the tailgate 
section of this Hamfest and saw a piece of equipment thatI was interested in.  
We negotiated a price and I asked if I could take itto the Equipment Check 
Table.  The guy asked, "Do they have anEquipment Check Table?"  I said "yes."  
He immediatelyceased the conversation, secured his goods and drove away.  Was 
there amessage there?

The time slots are in 1 hour blocks.  We ask that youtry to assist for a couple 
of hours each day (not necessarily consecutive hours) that you are in 
attendance but only 1 hour is OK.  Furthermore, during slow times, if (for 
example) you want to double check something yousaw, just let others staffing 
the table know that you are quickly running overto that vendor to evaluate and 
consider it further.  Hopefully youpromptly return with a piece of equipment to 
test.  Testing activity comesin fits and spurts.
Please sign up now at: 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sunqH0IRHJ6R1PBh_3OTZC-QOPeiBzPuTA5biXjeP_E/edit#gid=102312394
 
If you have further questions, please do not “reply to all” nor via the 
reflector.  Instead, please inquire directly to me at k5...@yahoo.com

I hope to see your call letters on the signup sheet soon. 

Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO


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[BVARC] Prompt action has been requested on a pending ARRL motion regarding the mailed copies of QST.

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

To: BVARC Reflector Recipients who are ARRL members,
Note: There are 3 ARRL motions being considered, one of which is the "Gag 
Order."  This e-mail today only addresses the one regarding QST.
If you are a member of ARRL and in the West Gulf Division, you received John 
Stratton’s(ARRL West Gulf Division Director) e-mail on December 31. regarding 
the motion to rescind the prior actions re QST.  ARRL no longer sends QST as 
part of it’s basic non-lifetime paid-upmembers even though the member might 
have up to 3 years remaining on their term.  This is entitled “Motion To Honor 
Member’sContracts.” See 
https://westgulfdivision.org/westgulfdivision-org/motion/ARRLMotionToHonorMembershipContracts.pdf.
 We want this to pass!  This will be voted on at the upcoming that ARRL Board 
of Director’s meeting this coming weekend (Jan 19 and 20).  Their actions not 
honoring their agreementprobably affects more than 2/3 of the 160,000 members.  
Example: If you area non-lifetime member and accepted ARRL’s unsolicited offer 
to renew your membershiplast year, say for 3 years, that offer included mailed 
QST for that 3-year term.  With 2 years left on that 3-year term,ARRL elected 
to not continue to send QST to you for the remaining 2 years on your current 
membership. 

Therefore, it is requested that you send an e-mail tothe President of ARRL and 
other directors as you see fit, asking for the BOD topass the current motion to 
restore the subscription of mailed QST for theduration of the current paid-up 
non-lifetime memberships.  To have your say, it must bee-mailed within a day or 
two to be received and processed prior to theBOD meeting commencing this 
Friday.   Quotingfrom the above referenced e-mail, “If you believe the Motion 
has merit and itshould pass, it would be important for you to share your 
support for the Motionwith the ARRL President, Rick Roderick, and the other 
Directors.  All of their email addresses can be found onPage 15 of QST or at 
http://www.arrl.org/divisions.  If you choose toshare your views, please be 
respectful — we choose to disagree, but need not bedisrespectful.” 




I have already sent mine in.

Note: Mr. Roderick’s email is k...@arrl.org
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO

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[BVARC] To asspiring casual and intermediate CW operators -give the laid-back NAQP a try this weekend

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

To any one even slightly interested in operating CW:
Are you reluctant to participate in a "contest?"  Indeed some are intimidating, 
however the NAQP this weekend is user friendly and has many features that allow 
the beginner and intermediate operators to achieve a respectable amount of 
contacts and most importantly, have fun.  The North American QSO Party takes 
place tomorrow (Saturday) from noon CST to midnight.  It only occurs twice a 
year for each mode - CW, SSB and RTTY.Examples of simplified, friendly features 
include:   
   - The power is limited to 100 Watts.  So those who normally use 1500 watts, 
can't do so, and thus have no advantage here.
   - The "big guns" may have "antenna farms" which lets them compete among one 
another, but the vast majority of participants simply have just have a dipole, 
and end-fed antenna, a vertical or similar.  I have a vertical.  We know that 
we won't win, but who cares.  You and I are in it to learn and to have fun.  
It's also a great way to build up your code speed.
   - As it is the NORTH AMERICAN QSO PARTY, funny thing, but probably 98% of 
the participants are from North America and therefore more easily reachable.
   - The "multipliers" (see rules at https://www.ncjweb.com/NAQP-Rules.pdf ) 
are the US States, Canadian Provinces and other North American DXCC entities 
(but not their states).  So it is advantageous for any DX or domestic station, 
to make Qs with only the multipliers - that is you!
   - Accordingly, it is a chance to add a few DXCC entities to your log.
   - Operators are limited to operate 10 of the 12 hours.  Rest assured, I will 
not be operating even 10 hours but I will make a bunch of QSOs.
   - As this e-mail is aimed at beginners and casual contesters like myself, 
even just operating for 3 or 4 hours will result in a very satisfactory number 
of QSOs.
   - As with most contests, there is a standard exchange - For the NAQP, your 
name and state/province/foreign country are all that is required.  
   - Many use either a short alias or shortened names - Bartholomew, even if he 
likes to be addressed that way, will undoubtedly use "Bart."     

   - Because it is a standard exchange, you know the nature of what is coming 
at you.  It's not like "chewing the fat" (chatting) with someone where wording 
is "open season."  Furthermore, your exchange as sent is always the same; 
therefore some use the keyer mode either built in to their transceiver or an 
external memory keyer.  Regardless, if you don't want to "deal with" a keyer, 
you will "automatically" send your exchange manually after 5 or 6 Qs.
   - If you are generally unfamiliar or unexperienced in this regard, I suggest 
that you participate by doing "search and pounce."  That is you search around 
for someone sending CQ NAQP (there will be gillions) and you pounce by sending 
your reply with your call.  The other option, as you get more experience, is to 
"run," that is you send "CQ NAQP" and you then listen for them to come back to 
you.
So, do give it a whirl.  You won't regret it!

And by the way, do submit your log to the contest people (see rules).  No, you 
won't win any awards, but it is the courteous thing to do and shows support.  
The organizers use all logs to keep the Big Guns honest.
FYI - it is always best to use a computer with either free or very inexpensive 
logging software, but isn't necessary.  I use N3FJP.  See the rules regarding 
paper logs.
HAVE FUN!
Tnx es 73,de John, K5IZO
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[BVARC] IC-7300 Remoteing

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Has anyone successfully implemented the Icom Software (typ. RS-BA1 or any 
other) on the IC-7300?.  Please reply to ONLY me before I embark on that 
mission.
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO
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[BVARC] Anyone have a small - 14", 17" max monitor they want to unload?

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

My laptop at my lake cabin that I use for datalogging died but I have another 
old laptop, with a bad screen.  The laptop drives a working monitor OK.  I'll 
take a fully working 14-17" monitor for the right price.This email was sent via 
the reflector; Please do not do a "reply" or "reply to all" as everyone will 
get your response; Please reply directly to me at k5...@yahoo.com
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO
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[BVARC] Free Samsung B/W Toner Cartridges - New, in box - Free

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

My Samsung printer died, and thank's to HP killing the Samsung Printer line 
after acquisition, I could not get drivers and other customer support.  Thus I 
have 2 new, in-box printer B cartridges. U-HAUL.
The box says for: ML-1610/ ML-1615 Series/ ML-2010/ ML-2010R/  ML-2010P/ 
ML-2010PR/ ML-2015/ ML=2510/ ML-2570/ ML-2571N/ SCX-4521F/ SCX04321 + 
DellLaserPrinter1100/ Dell 1110.
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[BVARC] Added info: Re: Vice President's Update for May 2023

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 To all,
Thank you Kori for a great rundown of BVARC activities in May.  Hopefully many 
members take advantage of some of these opportunities to get out, operate, 
socialize and generally participate as they may.
Since Kori mentions a June event, Field Day, I wish to also point out another 
official BVARC June operating event - the Museum Ships Weekend (MSWE - June 2, 
7PM CDT to mid-day Sunday, June 4).  This is often viewed as a "prelude to 
Field Day."  BVARC has been participating in this event since 2008.  Of course, 
there will be BVARC food, especially the Saturday evening meal. 
As of a week ago, there were 77 ships around the world officially listed as 
participating, so this should grow to about 100 by the time the event kicks 
off.  Like FD, POTA and WFD, it is an opportunity to get out of your shack and 
enjoy a different venue.  This one is of significant historical significance in 
that we will operate on-board 2 WW-II Naval vessels in Galveston: The Submarine 
USN Cavalla, Commissioned on "Leap Day" 1944, which sank the Japanese aircraft 
carrier Shokahu on her Maiden Patrol  and the Destroyer Escort USS Stewart that 
supported many supply convoys across the Atlantic Ocean and safely escorted FDR 
part of the way in 1943 to attend a conference in Casablanca and Tehran.  
The MSWE operations are around-the-clock and we are allowed to bunk in the 
Stewart.  See the May BEACON for more details and attend the May 11 General 
Membership Meeting for a presentation of MSWE, BVARC's history in participation 
and details of this year's event.
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO 
On Monday, May 1, 2023 at 01:05:37 AM CDT, Kori Rahman via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Happy May to all of our wonderful members!
I'd like to give everyone a rundown of club events coming up in May 2023. But 
before I do that I want to remind everyone that FIELD DAY 2023 is quickly 
coming up on the horizon. June 24th and 25th at the Fort Bend County Fire 
Training Field, 260 Clay St. Richmond TX. Expect lots of promotional material 
at our meetings, via email and on our social media. WE NEED YOU to come out and 
operate our radios and promote ham radio! This is one of the biggest events in 
ham radio nationwide all year! There will be "general public" promotional 
flyers at the club general meeting this month which we would love for you to 
grab and post anywhere you can! Help us get the word out, promote the event, 
promote the hobby, and bring in as many new hams into the fold as possible. 
Much more to come in the next few weeks. Including our first training session 
for Field Day (and POTA) volunteers on May 14th and 15th (see details below).
The BVARC Beacon Newsletter for May 2023 is out! Find it here.

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BVARC Calendar for May 2023:

BVARC VE Test SessionSaturday May 6th at 10:30am
You can sign up now on our website (BVARC.org) to take an FCC license exam to 
get your ham radio license or upgrade to General or Extra.

Where:

Bayland Community Center6400 Bissonnet StHouston, TX 77074

BVARC Board of Directors MeetingSunday May 7th at 5:00pm
Please take note: The BoD is now meeting on the Sunday before the Second 
Thursday of the month at 5pm (with few exceptions). This meeting will take 
place on Zoom only, and is open to all members to attend if they would like.

Where:

On Zoom

See BVARC.org for the link on the day of the meeting.

BVARC General MeetingThursday May 11th at 7:00pm
There will be food! But you MUST RSVP if you plan to attend in-person! The RSVP 
Deadline is May 8th at noon. Please email Prez Mike n5...@att.net to RSVP. This 
will allow the food team to prepare the right amount of food for everyone. The 
meeting will also be available to attend via Zoom, BUT I highly encourage you 
to attend in person if you can. Our presentation will be by Mark Janzer (K5MGJ) 
concerning "Ships Across America and the World Museum Ships Weekend". He will 
recap the work session that took place in April, cover details about MSWE, and 
have open discussion on planning for the event. MSWE takes place on June 
2nd-4th, contact Mark if you'd like to help out!

Where:

Volunteer Fire Station #4

16005 Bellaire Blvd.

Houston, TX 77083

Repair Visit for Museum Ships Weekend
Saturday May 13th

Mark Janzer (K5MGJ) will be making the trip to the Galveston Naval Museum with 
volunteers to make preparations for Museum Ships Weekend. If you are interested 
in helping, please contact Mark Janzer k5...@yahoo.com.Where:Galveston Naval 
Museum100 Seawolf Park Blvd.Galveston, TX 77554

BVARC Special Operators Training #1
Sunday May 14th or Monday May 15th 6pm-8pm
After lots of talk, I'm finally putting this event on paper. I will be giving 
the same lecture on Sunday and again on Monday so those with schedule conflicts 
can make them. This will be the first of a few different training sessions for 
BVARC volunteers with an emphasis on operating and assisting at Field Day and 
POTA. In this first 

Re: [BVARC] Postal Rates

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 Thanks,
More reason to go all e-copy on the BEACON!
IZO

On Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 11:26:27 PM CDT, Scott Medbury via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 It has been announced that first  class postage will  be rising to $.66 on 
July 9th.
Scott KD5FBA 
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[BVARC] Walter Bazarsky's (W5KFL) funeral arrangements

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 Walter's funeral will be on Friday at 1PM at Beth Yeshurun Cemetery (1037 
North Post Oak Road).

John Chauvin, K5IZO.  

  
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[BVARC] Walter Bazarsky, W5KFL, SK

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Walter's wife, Pam, just informed me that Walter passed away last night.  She 
asked me to keep his ham friends informed.  Please do not contact them.  She 
will immediately advise me of the services and other details when known: I will 
then promptly post this on the Reflector.
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[BVARC] Dim bulb current limiting power supply

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 Robert,I have always used a Variac for AC powered equipment which I have.  The 
Dim Bulb Current Limiting Power Supply is an interesting concept but would not 
a DC Power Supply with current limiting work?  The Dim Bulb . . . . is only $15 
on Amazon, but I can't get it until tomorrow evening.  Unfortunately, I am 
staying in a motel on TX36 Friday night, so I won't have it in time even for 
Saturday.  DO YOU HAVE ONE THAT YOU CAN LEND TO THE CAUSE?
I presume that you are setting up today.  I'll be there for 3 or 4 hours 
beginning around 9:30 or 10 this morning.  Then home around 1 or 2 for the 
final pack up and load out.
IZO

On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 09:48:06 PM CST, Robert Polinski via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
The table should be equipped with a dim bulb current limiter power supply. 
Plugging  in equipment that is old and has not been used in a long time can 
result in shorted power supply caps. These can result in them blowing up or 
fire emitting from them and dangerous fumes. If you plug it into a dim bulb 
supply, if the bulb glows bright, something shorted. This can save a power 
supply transformer, or a rectifier tube, which may be hard to find for an old 
radio. Always warn people, plugging in old equipment that had not been fired up 
in several years can result in expensive damage if the caps are bad, Robert 

  

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2023 8:13 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: John Chauvin 
Subject: [BVARC] Here is a relaxing, fun, educational, highly beneficial and 
"good for you and ham radio" way to spend an hour or two at the Hamfest

  

In order to provide attendees the opportunity to see if the used equipment that 
they are about to purchase is working, BVARC provides a service at the 
Equipment Check Table to do basic tests on the equipment.  This is not a 
verification that the equipment fully performs properly, but should give the 
buyer a better feeling for the status of what he is purchasing.  We say "We 
test it to 3db above DOA" - Hi, Hi.  

  

We won't make Go-NoGo decisions for the buyer, but this testing often results 
in his feeling better or tells him that maybe he should pass.  As a staff 
member of the Check Team, you do not need to have 25 years experience working 
in an electronics test lab.  A little knowledge of basic electronics would 
help.  For example, if we are testing a transceiver, we might measure the 
output level, via an HF power meter into a dummy load on a few bands.  We would 
check the receiver to see if it hears anything.  We would test this for CW and 
apparent SSB operation.  Distortion, stability, harmonic content, sensitivity, 
etc. are far beyond what we will do.

  

To participate for an hour or two, go to the following link to sign up for the 
1 hour time slot(s) still available.  Saturday has one slot remaining; Friday 
still needs quite a few.

  

http://www.tinyurl.com/GHHF2023ECSignUp

  

We hope that you will join us.  Regardless, signed up or not, do stop by and 
see what we do.

  

Tnx es 73

de John, K5IZO

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[BVARC] Here is a relaxing, fun, educational, highly beneficial and "good for you and ham radio" way to spend an hour or two at the Hamfest

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

In order to provide attendees the opportunity to see if the used equipment that 
they are about to purchase is working, BVARC provides a service at the 
Equipment Check Table to do basic tests on the equipment.  This is not a 
verification that the equipment fully performs properly, but should give the 
buyer a better feeling for the status of what he is purchasing.  We say "We 
test it to 3db above DOA" - Hi, Hi.  
We won't make Go-NoGo decisions for the buyer, but this testing often results 
in his feeling better or tells him that maybe he should pass.  As a staff 
member of the Check Team, you do not need to have 25 years experience working 
in an electronics test lab.  A little knowledge of basic electronics would 
help.  For example, if we are testing a transceiver, we might measure the 
output level, via an HF power meter into a dummy load on a few bands.  We would 
check the receiver to see if it hears anything.  We would test this for CW and 
apparent SSB operation.  Distortion, stability, harmonic content, sensitivity, 
etc. are far beyond what we will do.
To participate for an hour or two, go to the following link to sign up for the 
1 hour time slot(s) still available.  Saturday has one slot remaining; Friday 
still needs quite a few.
http://www.tinyurl.com/GHHF2023ECSignUp

We hope that you will join us.  Regardless, signed up or not, do stop by and 
see what we do.
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO
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[BVARC] A good, easy, relaxing way to help for 1 or 2 hours at the Hamfest and do "a good thing."

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Do you know about the Equipment Check Table?  BVARC has a staffed table with 
basic test equipment where we perform basic tests on used equipment that 
attendees are thinking of buying.  The prospective purchaser can ask the seller 
if they can bring it to the check table to verify that at least it isn't DOA 
(and a little more than that- hi, hi).  You don't need a PhD in Physics to 
perform these tests.  For example, for a power supply, we would test it under 
load, to measure the V and A out.  We won't get into filtering, regulation, 
etc.  While staffing the Check Table, it is predominantly a sit down task, with 
some lull times.  Sometimes members just drop by for 15-20 minutes, to rest and 
assist with checking.  We do need a few more members to sign up for specific 
1-hour time slots to assure that it will be staffed during the entire hamfest.  
To participate, go to the Sign-Up page at:
GHHFEqCkTable 

We hope to see you there.
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO
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[BVARC] A fun opportunity to help at the Greater Houston Hamfest

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Hello BVARCers and other hams,
Here is an enjoyable activity you can take part in to help make the Greater 
Houston Hamfest a fantastic success.  The Equipment Check Table needs staffing 
of hams to casually test equipment that potential buyers at the flea market are 
considering.  You don't need to be a radio engineer or other; we are testing 
very general features, just about 3db above "Is it DOA?"  We will test to major 
parameters (Ex. a Power Supply - Voltage and Current out under various loads).  
We won't be testing to full factory specs but hopefully giving them some "warm 
fuzzies in the tummy" about what they are considering buying.  You won't make 
any decisions; that's up to them.  We will perform these tests while they watch 
and decide for themselves.  You can sit down for most of the time and you get 
to meet a lot of people.  We are located by the door leading to the lectures, 
VE testing, Innovative Spark, Emergency Vehicles, Balloon Launches, etc., so we 
will have plenty traffic, with peak and slack times.
So go to the following URL and sign up for an hour or so to have an enjoyable 
experience and to do a good thing.
GHHFEqCkTable 

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de John, K5IZOEquipment Check Table Task Leader
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Re: [BVARC] Special Events Station

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 It "took."  C U There.Any questions, contact JP Pritchard.  His contact info 
is on the BVARC web site.  See the link on the Home Page - Brazos Valley 
Amateur Radio Club | Ham Radio Houston Texas | BVARC  
Tnx,
John, K5IZO

On Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 10:12:11 AM CST, Allen Stallings via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
 I tried to sign up for Sat 11 to  12,  Not sure how to save.  KI5WJJ
Allen W. Stallings, PhDaws1143@gmail.com713 545 6745  


On Sat, Feb 18, 2023 at 10:03 AM JP Pritchard via BVARC  wrote:

   Hi folks,    
       We want hams everywhere to know about our Greater Houston Hamfest and so 
we need your help to sign up for a short (or long) stint at operating our 
special events station at the hamfest.  The hamfest is an important fundraiser 
for BVARC. Revenues generated by this single event pay the way for the other 
things we do as a club each year, including Summer Field Day and now Winter 
Field Day. Please help out with the hamfest to help the club provide you with 
the activities you like.There's a whole list of volunteer opportunities at 
HoustonHamfest.org.    
   And here's where you sign up to be one of the hams on our KK5W Special 
Events Station right there at the hamfest. If you're new to HF, this is an 
opportunity to get on the air, including Technician licensees who are legal to 
operate on part of the 10 Meter band and unlicensed individuals who can operate 
under supervision. All are welcome.  We will have a script for those who are 
not confident about what to say on the special events station.  So, please sign 
up here...   
   TinyURL.com/GHHFStationSignUp   
   73, Special Events Coordinator, JP, K5JPP  

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Re: [BVARC] No General Membership Meeting: Yes, Hamfest Zoom meeting tonight

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 John,
Thank you for the response.
Regarding Zoom, yes, there are many people that don't do Zoom.  That's the 
beauty of amateur radio that there are many facits of the hobby and many ways 
of achieving the same objective.  Be advised that Zoom has apparently evolved 
in some instances to be a form Social Media but primarily remains simply an 
electronic way of having meetings for people that can't realistically meet at 
the same location and time.  Fortune 500 companies use it literally thousands 
of times a day.  Many of those companies ban traditionally Social Media sites 
such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. on their networks.
Regarding using Zoom or the meetings as an only channel of recruitment of 
volunteers, I made it clear that tonight's Zoom meeting is not a recruiting 
session.
Volunteers are not "denied the opportunity" to participate in that members and 
others are recruited mostly one-on-one, as I had done with you and others to 
assist at the Equipment Check Table.  Other opportunities and ways are in 
groups, discussions at personal encounters, at events, nets, general repeater 
chit-chat and of course for those that wish to initiate action, there is a lot 
at the Hamfest Website itself which has a special page dedicated to Volunteers. 
 Even that is not enough however, so any other suggestions are always welcome.
I look forward to seeing you again at a Wednesday Lunch Bunch, Saturday Morning 
Breakfast, hopefully the banquet, at the February General Membership Meeting 
and of course at the Hamfest.
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO


On Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 11:56:25 AM CST, John Mechura 
 wrote:  
 
 I don't do Zoom.  There may be others that don't, also.  
Please consider that there may be volunteers denied the opportunity if social 
media is the only channel to recruitment.  
John, KI5HOC
On Thu, Jan 12, 2023 at 11:46 AM John Chauvin via BVARC  wrote:

As per precedent, because of the banquet, there will be no General Membership 
Meeting this month (would have been tonight).  Therefore, how about 
participating in the Hamfest Zoom meeting tonight.  No, it's not a recruiting 
session, but any volunteers will be heard.  Since you received this e-mail, you 
are on the BVARC Reflector, so you received the Zoom invite last Thursday, 
January 5.

Tnx, es 73de John, K5IZO


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[BVARC] No General Membership Meeting: Yes, Hamfest Zoom meeting tonight

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

As per precedent, because of the banquet, there will be no General Membership 
Meeting this month (would have been tonight).  Therefore, how about 
participating in the Hamfest Zoom meeting tonight.  No, it's not a recruiting 
session, but any volunteers will be heard.  Since you received this e-mail, you 
are on the BVARC Reflector, so you received the Zoom invite last Thursday, 
January 5.

Tnx, es 73de John, K5IZO


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[BVARC] BVARC Meeting tonight is BOTH In-Person and via Zoom

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Remember, the BVARC General Membership meeting tonight can be attended either 
in-person or via zoom.  For the in-person it will be at the Fire Station as we 
have had in recent months. 
Thefeatured speaker will be Bob Heil, K9EID, via Zoom. Mr. Heil founded and 
owns Heil Sound.  

CommunityVolunteer Fire Department conference room;16005Bellaire BLVD7:30 PM 
tonight, Oct. 13.
For the Zoom info, you should have received the Zoom invite yesterday or use 
the link on the website. 


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Re: [BVARC] Genset Service?

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 I agree with Mike Knedr, as I have used SW Fertilizer for such repairs for at 
least 2 decades.  They always tell you up front that it will take longer than 
they actually wind up taking (others estimate more quickly than they wind up 
actually taking).  Pricing is fair and they are knowledgeable.
John Chauvin, K5IZO

On Friday, October 7, 2022 at 02:58:49 PM CDT, Mike Knedr via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Southwest fertilizer on bissonet
On Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 1:53 PM orin snook via BVARC  wrote:

Have 2 Honda 3000's needing service. Any ideas where to get small engine 
service? All I'm finding is Generac sales and service instead of lawn mower 
type stuff.
TNX & 73,KB5F/mm
Orin snook281-745-0539osn...@hotmail.com

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Re: [BVARC] The BVARC BEACON – A Critical State

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 Oops, I failed to see that my return went out to all.  It was only intended 
for Mike Knedr.REgardless, Eddie says it quite nicely.
Tnx,John, K5IZO
On Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 01:04:15 PM CDT, John Chauvin 
 wrote:  
 
  Thanks,
I'll put you on the list of those that I will send an outline of the 
requirements for.  This is NOT pros and cons; It is just what it takes to do 
the job.  Look for it in a day or two.
Tnx,John, K5IZO

On Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 10:08:12 AM CDT, Mike Knedr via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Not sure of what I can do, but I am willing to help.Let me know when and where.
On Sat, Oct 8, 2022, 9:55 AM Eddie Runner via BVARC  wrote:

 Some of you may know, there are two issues with printing the BVARC newsletter 
– costs and labor required toproduce 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 theseitems is one simple answer – maintaining membership.Many clubs that 
have had a printed newsletter and changed to an electronic one experience a 
decrease inmembership. The ARRL talks about membership loss in their “club 
manuals.” Even our illustrious editorwitnessed 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 fewpossible 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 problemhere 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 notalleviate 
the labor problems cited below so they must be resolved. I want to increase the 
visibility ofthe newsletter for the amateur community. I want it to be 
something that other clubs will jump onboard and submit articles from the 
entire Houston area. I feel that having a printed document is morebeneficial 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 
wasmade 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 reasonablyproduce it. Whether it is electronic or printed we 
need people to help. We are also looking for severalpeople to aggressively 
solicit and manage advertising. For the printed format we need 5 or 6 people 
toalternate handle logistics and getting the printing done and to fold, tape, 
label, stamp and mail them. Nomatter 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, 
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Re: [BVARC] The BVARC BEACON – A Critical State

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 Thanks,
I'll put you on the list of those that I will send an outline of the 
requirements for.  This is NOT pros and cons; It is just what it takes to do 
the job.  Look for it in a day or two.
Tnx,John, K5IZO

On Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 10:08:12 AM CDT, Mike Knedr via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Not sure of what I can do, but I am willing to help.Let me know when and where.
On Sat, Oct 8, 2022, 9:55 AM Eddie Runner via BVARC  wrote:

 Some of you may know, there are two issues with printing the BVARC newsletter 
– costs and labor required toproduce 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 theseitems is one simple answer – maintaining membership.Many clubs that 
have had a printed newsletter and changed to an electronic one experience a 
decrease inmembership. The ARRL talks about membership loss in their “club 
manuals.” Even our illustrious editorwitnessed 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 fewpossible 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 problemhere 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 notalleviate 
the labor problems cited below so they must be resolved. I want to increase the 
visibility ofthe newsletter for the amateur community. I want it to be 
something that other clubs will jump onboard and submit articles from the 
entire Houston area. I feel that having a printed document is morebeneficial 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 
wasmade 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 reasonablyproduce it. Whether it is electronic or printed we 
need people to help. We are also looking for severalpeople to aggressively 
solicit and manage advertising. For the printed format we need 5 or 6 people 
toalternate handle logistics and getting the printing done and to fold, tape, 
label, stamp and mail them. Nomatter 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 
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[BVARC] Have you thought about contests but were unsure? The NAQP this weekend is a fun starter!

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

If so, the North American QSO Party this weekend is perfect for you.
1 - For most participants, it is a non-competitive event, including myself, who 
has been doing contests for 20 years.2 - All participants are limited to 100 
watts, so if not having had an amp has been a concern, then "here you go."  You 
are working on an even keel with the "heavyweights."  Of course, a few might 
have stacked triple beams on a 100' tower, and you might have a dipole strung 
on your back fence, but the mega-antennas are far-and-few- in-between.  3 - It 
is SSB only (this weekend).  You can do this!  "Nuff said" about that.4 - It is 
only 12 hours long (from 1PM Saturday (CDT) to 1AM Sunday.  However you are 
typically limited to 10 hours operating time.5 - Though it is the "NORTH 
AMERICAN" QSO Party, all DX stations can also participate.  Every 1 or 2 times 
I participate, I usually get a contact or two from South America or Europe.6 - 
You will definitely make Qs with many states.   Are you interested in the ARRL 
WAS (Worked All States) certificate.  For the NAQP CW event 2 weeks ago, I 
worked 43 states.7 - There's more, but you should get the drift.
If you wish to use a logging program, there are many around.  N1MM is usually 
seen as the "best" contesting software and is the world's most popular and is 
free.  However it is intimidating to load, set up, and to learn to use.  I 
recommend, and still primarily use, N3FJP software.  It costs $8.99 for a 
lifetime license/registration and revisions to the "NAQP Module."  If you like 
it, and want to operate more contests, you can purchase other modules but 
preferably you can buy a lifetime license for all the contest modules (I 
believe it is 200+) for $60 total, but he will give you full credit for any 
modules previously purchased.  As it is a family operation, they do check it 
several times a day, especially before a popular contest, but I suggest you not 
wait until 2 hours before the event starts. 
ALSO, you can download a full featured working version of the NAQP module (or 
any of the modules) for free to try but are limited to 30 contacts.  N3FJP is a 
slam dunk and you will be using it after maybe 10 minutes.

This event occurs 2 times per year (for each of 3 modes - CW, SSB and RTTY) in 
January/February and July/August).  FT-8 contests are rare but I understand 
that a few exist. 
Let me know if you tried it.  Hopefully, I will make a Q with you.
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO

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Re: [BVARC] IARU K5IZO Results

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 Hey guys, I hate it when someone sends an e-mail to the whole reflector when 
it was only intended for one person or a limited number of people; Yet I just 
accidentally did it.  Sorry!  It was only intended for Pump Handle.73
On Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 10:24:19 AM CDT, K5IZO via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Actually, I have wanted to go to the Lunch Bunch, but I got a mild cold case 
of Covid about four weeks ago, and I want to see my brand new granddaughter up 
in spring. So I have been a very good boy. I’m also scheduled to go to the lake 
this Wednesday, but that might change. If it changes, I’ll be there at Lunch 
Bunch.

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 10, 2022, at 10:03 AM, Ambrose E Fawcett III via BVARC  
wrote:



Congratulations John, now come to next Wednesday's Lunch Bunch and tell us in 
person how you did it!
PumpWA5CYI


-Original Message-
From: John Chauvin via BVARC 
To: Texas DX Society ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 

Cc: John Chauvin 
Sent: Sun, Jul 10, 2022 9:59 am
Subject: [BVARC] IARU K5IZO Results

I finally got back into the contest mode after about a year, albeit it was my 
usual laid back participation.  It was from my home (not the lake house) where 
I have this useless vertical; I just as well use 2 tin cans and a string when I 
try to run.  So, except for about 5Qs, these were all S
Having said that, I am happy with my performance.
I had 299 Qs (I couldn't squeeze out #300 before UT).46 countries.  I think 
2 or 3 of these are new.
  Total Contacts = 299
 Total Points = 75,777
Though I worked parts of most of the 24 hours, I probably had maybe 8-9 hours 
of Butt-In-Chair.
Band    CW   Ph     Dig   Total    %        --   -     ---   -      
---   80        8       0       0       8       3   40       36       0       0 
     36      12   20      178       0       0     178      60   15       69     
  0       0      69      23   10        8       0       0       8       3       
        --   -     ---   -     --- Total   299     0       0     299    
 100
73  K5IZO, John
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[BVARC] IARU K5IZO Results

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

I finally got back into the contest mode after about a year, albeit it was my 
usual laid back participation.  It was from my home (not the lake house) where 
I have this useless vertical; I just as well use 2 tin cans and a string when I 
try to run.  So, except for about 5Qs, these were all S
Having said that, I am happy with my performance.
I had 299 Qs (I couldn't squeeze out #300 before UT).46 countries.  I think 
2 or 3 of these are new.
  Total Contacts = 299
 Total Points = 75,777
Though I worked parts of most of the 24 hours, I probably had maybe 8-9 hours 
of Butt-In-Chair.
Band    CW   Ph     Dig   Total    %        --   -     ---   -      
---   80        8       0       0       8       3   40       36       0       0 
     36      12   20      178       0       0     178      60   15       69     
  0       0      69      23   10        8       0       0       8       3       
        --   -     ---   -     --- Total   299     0       0     299    
 100
73  K5IZO, John
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[BVARC] Info on Ross Lawler, W5HFF, services tomorrow

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Apparently everyone did not get the info on Ross Lawler's services.
Everything takes place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 6.9 AM      Viewing,  Davis 
Greenlawn Funeral Chapel, 3900 B F Terry Blvd, Rosenberg, TX 7747110 AM    
Service, same as above.2:30 PM  Graveside, Martindale, TX
Respectfully,John Chauvin, K5IZO
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[BVARC] Ross Lawler, W5HFF, viewing and services info

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

The viewing and services information for Ross Lawler, W5HFF, is as follows:
Wednesday, April 6  9:00 AM.   Viewing at Davis Greenlawn Funeral Chapel, 3900 
B F Terry Blvd, Rosenberg, TX 7747110:00 AM.   Service.  Same location  2:30 
PM.   Graveside.  Martindale, TX
Respectfully, John Chauvin, K5IZO

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[BVARC] Ross Lawler, W5HFF, SK

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

With great sorrow, I am informing you that Ross Lawler, W5HFF,is a Silent Key.  
Services are scheduledfor Wednesday morning, April 6.  Further detailswill be 
provided via this BVARC Reflector as soon as they are available.
John Chauvin, K5IZO

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Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships - Work Week Nov. 7th-13th

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 Really sounds GREAT!  Count me IN!
John, K5IZO



On Friday, October 8, 2021, 11:35:22 AM CDT, mark janzer via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Associated with the work week below - we're hoping to gather up a few 
BVARCians, as a separate crew, to help with getting the Cavalla HF antenna 
operational.If interested in the Cavalla antenna effort, for this November 
event, contact me.
73MarkK5MGJ

Volunteers are being accepted to help in the restoration of the USS Stewart and 
the USS Cavalla at the GALVESTON NAVAL MUSEUM, Seawolf Park, Galveston Texas.

THE LAST OF THE EDSALL DESTROYER ESCORTS!
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Spend time on vessels that saw action in WWII and served America through the 
Vietnam conflict! Of the 85 EDSALL CLASS Destroyer Escorts built in Texas 
shipyards during World War 2, only the USS Stewart, DE-238 remains in North 
America.

SIGN UP NOW for the Nov. 7th to 13th Ship Restoration Week, and Veterans Day 
ceremony, for a few days or the whole week. We have the best food in the 
restoration fleet! (3 square meals per day for all volunteers), and you can 
berth in an historic ship free! Your travel (auto, airline, train, bus, etc.), 
meal expenses and any hotel/motel expenses are deductible as a charitable 
donation on your 2021 income taxes (in 2022). ONLY 35 VOLUNTEERS CAN BE 
ACCEPTED! VOLUNTEER FOR THE “ENGINE ROOM RESTO CREW”! Want to take 
responsibility for a particular space? Make it yours! Talk to us!

For additional information or to sign-on, contact:
Brian Abugel, Chairman brian.abu...@cavallahistoricalfoundation.org
346 – 220 -7827

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Re: [BVARC] GQRP annual virtual convention, Sept 4-5

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 My linear doesn't tune down to QRP.IZO

On Thursday, September 2, 2021, 09:47:29 AM CDT, mark janzer via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 This weekend!  It's a worldwide event, speakers from UK, US, India and New 
Zealand.About 700 currently registered to attend.
Free to GQRP members:
GQRP Club - Low Power Amateur Radio


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GQRP Club 2020 Online Convention


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GQRP Club 2020 Online Convention

GQRP Club annual Convention with leading QRP speakers from across the world
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Re: [BVARC] New HAM needs assistance tuning a Butternut HV9V Antenna

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 Mark,
I checked for you on the BVARC Roster and do not see you there.  In what part 
of Houston Metro do you live?If you haven't joined BVARC, I suggest that you 
do.  There is a huge wealth of such knowledge among the members.
John, K5IZO

On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 04:49:02 AM CDT, Mark Ram via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Is anyone using a Butternut HV9V antenna, preferably ground mounted with a 
radial plate ?
I have installed the antenna and would appreciate guidance on tuning it.
73,MarkN8YOG
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Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Coordination meeting - was tonight (postponed)

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 OK, I never heard from you about "a chat" but I guess we have more time now.
FYI, Priss is having a hip replacement on June 1.  So I can probably go there 
Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday for a while, but regretfully I'm sure I won't be 
able to pull a 48 hour shift.  This is a personal let down for me as MSWE is 
possibly my favorite ham event of the year.
I see that MSWE is up to 62 ships and climbing.  Fantastic!
Looks like Mike Monsour isn't manning a TX City Memorial as Tidelands has it.  
Has he expressed interest in being active with BVARC?
Call anytime if you wish.  Otherwise, I'll look for your rescheduled meeting 
time/date.
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO

On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 05:12:51 PM CDT, mark janzer via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Due to a variety of things, we'll have to slip the coordination meeting along 
to a later date/time.If you are interested in participating in MSWE (June 4-6) 
let me know.
73MarkK5MGJ
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Re: [BVARC] IC-746 and IC-7300 boxes, like new, free

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 Keith,
You are the 2nd to respond for the 7300 box.  I'll give the first until 
tomorrow to get it.  I'll let you know either way.
Tnx,John, K5IZO


On Sunday, December 6, 2020, 08:50:09 PM CST, Keith NM5G via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
I would like to have the 7300 box.

  

73, Keith NM5G

  

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2020 5:10 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: John Chauvin 
Subject: [BVARC] IC-746 and IC-7300 boxes, like new, free

  

I'm cleaning out some storage.  I want these boxes to be gone ASAP.  Reply 
directly to me if you want one.

Otherwise, hey will be in the Harris County Landfill on Tuesday.  The 746 box 
should fit the 746 Pro.  

  

Tnx es 73

de John, K5IZO

  

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[BVARC] IC-746 and IC-7300 boxes, like new, free

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

I'm cleaning out some storage.  I want these boxes to be gone ASAP.  Reply 
directly to me if you want one.Otherwise, hey will be in the Harris County 
Landfill on Tuesday.  The 746 box should fit the 746 Pro.  
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO

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Re: [BVARC] SSB contest today starting at 1 pm.

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 I'm already on Frequency!T-minus 74 minutes.
IZO



On Saturday, August 15, 2020, 10:16:55 AM CDT, Nizar Mullani via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 We need some Q’s and multipliers on 10 and 15 meters. I will be calling CQ on 
28.488 MHz starting at 1 pm for about half hour. Call me or other Hams you can 
hear. Thanks. 

NIZ K0NM. 

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[BVARC] Correcting phone # type - - Re: Need to borrow a headset w/ footswitch

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 The correct phone number is 281-216-4158.

On Friday, August 14, 2020, 09:30:12 AM CDT, John Chauvin via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 I am trying to borrow a headset and footswitch for a fellow ham to use in the 
NAQP-SSB contest this weekend.  The rig connecor has to be the 8 pin connector 
for an Icom.
Please reply directly back to me at k5...@yahoo.com (not "reply" or "reply to") 
if you can provide one.  Also, you can call or text to 281-216-4158.
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO
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[BVARC] Need to borrow a headset w/ footswitch

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

I am trying to borrow a headset and footswitch for a fellow ham to use in the 
NAQP-SSB contest this weekend.  The rig connecor has to be the 8 pin connector 
for an Icom.
Please reply directly back to me at k5...@yahoo.com (not "reply" or "reply to") 
if you can provide one.  Also, you can call or text to 281-2160-4158.
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO
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Re: [BVARC] Matry AG5T - Amplifier

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 So is Marty still at it or did you just send this as a holdover from your 
"helping" him months back?  He didn't respond to my fair offer of a few months 
ago.  I didn't pursue it further based your comment about he wants the seller 
to do everything for him and will be pestered forever. 
I still have 2 and will sell both, but am in no rush as I will need to replace 
them but we are still recovering from paying taxes, insurance, yardwork, 
utilities, etc. on Darnell (~$2500/month) for 10 months while empty. IZO


On Friday, July 24, 2020, 02:59:08 PM CDT, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Marty, there is a Yaesu FL-2100B amplifier for sale on e-ham.   The guy is in 
San Antonio.
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[BVARC] Off topic subject - Bright comet visible - first bright one since Hale-Bopp in 1992-1993

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

I'm sure that many of you know this, but for those that don't, Comet Neowise is 
now visible in the evening sky.  This is the brightest comet since Hale-Bopp in 
1996-1997.  See the attached article for particulars.
The short version is you should find a relatively dark sky with good horizon, 
say near Fulshear or NW of Spring or similar, and look NW about 15 degrees 
above the horizon, just below the bowl of the Big Dipper around 80 minutes 
after sunset.  It is possible to see in naked-eye under very favorable CDX, but 
it is recommended that you bring binoculars -  preferably 10x50 but anything 
will help.
It is currently at it's relative peak visibility, but will start tapering in 
several days.  Though it will be closest to the Earth on July 21, it is also 
receding from the sun, so for visibility, these 2 factors play against 
one-another.  Cloud conditions tonight at that time are forecast to be 30% 
coverage, then gradually increasing the next couple evenings, so "tonight's the 
night" though tomorrow is also OK, but don't count on it.  Be patient and you 
might have to wait for some of those 30% clouds to move.
Here is the link for further details:This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 17 – 25 
- Sky & Telescope
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[BVARC] K5IZO IARU HF 2020

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

I believe that this is the first time that I worked IARU in earnest, though I 
might have tested the waters in the past.  I had a lot of fun.
I operated from my lake house.  I probably had "butt-in-chair" about 12 hours 
with maybe 60 minutes +/- on, 30 minutes +/- off, etc.Generally on-and-off for 
the 24 hours except from about 9PM-1AM when I caught some ZZZs.  I resumed then 
but finally had to crash at about 5:30 even though there was still plenty to 
work.
I still haven't whipped my RF feedback problem so I was "limited" to about 400 
W.I operated about 50-50 S vs Running.Those TDXS and/or BVARCers that I 
worked and recognized were Big Al (XZ), Nizar (NM) and David M (GN).  I'm sure 
that there were several others that I worked.
Total Contacts = 404Total Points = 82,644
 Band   CW  Phone Dig   Total  %   80          16        0          
  0       16        4   40        136        0            0 136 34   20 
       225        0            0 225 56   15          27        0       
     0       27        7_  Total     404        
0           0      404    100
Will post to 3830 & ARRL when I return to Big H.Texas DX Society & BVARC

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[BVARC] Inconsistent entries of forms on the ARRL Field Day entry

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

THERE IS AN INCONSISTENCY IN THE FORMS AS SUBMITTED BY THOSE ATTRIBUTING TO 
BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB.
At this time, there are 2 entries submitted to BRAZO VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
but12 entries submitted to BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB.
PLEASE BE SURE TO SELECT BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB!!! THAT IS THE ONE 
WITH AN "S" IN BRAZOS.
The two will not combine.  Therefore, unless there is a way to correct the 2 
entries, Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club will lose credit for the 2 sent to 
the one without the S in BRAZOS.

Please note, the form probably enters any new affiliation names in the dropdown 
as someone enters a new name.  So BOTH show up in the dropdown.  Be sure to 
select the one with the S in BRAZOS.
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[BVARC] Field Day Inter-club Competition

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 Rick,
Here 'tis.It won't win anything, but it was fun.FYI - I was at the lake and had 
an intermittent RF feedback problem.  I'll pursue it in earnest next time up 
(hopefullly late this coming week).

 Band  CW   Phone Dig  Total   %

   --   - ---  - ---

   80  13   0   0 13   3

   40  86   0   0 86  20

   20 210   0   0210  48

   15  55   0   0 55  13

   10  74   0   0 74  17

    --  -     ---  - ---

 Total438   0   0438 100

Score:   438 Qs x 2 (for CW) x 2 (low power) =  1752             ARRL FD 
Bulletin =                                  100             Electronic 
submittal                                     50
             Total ARRL FD score                              1902
Tnx es 73de John


On Sunday, June 21, 2020, 04:11:40 PM CDT, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
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For a few years now BVARC, TDXS, KARS and ECHO have been holding a joint 
mega-Feld Day, but not this year.   We'll all be hunkered down mostly working 
1D from our homes.  So, since we can't all be together to enjoy setting up, 
operating, socializing and enjoying Daphne and Kelly's wonderful food, let's up 
the ante a bit and have some local fun.
Field Day CV-19 Top Op Contest
Awards will be given for the top ops (1,2 and 3) in Phone, CW and Digital  -- 
based on reported QSO counts.
Awards will be given for the top ops (1,2, and 3) for Overall Field Day score 
-- based on the number submitted to ARRL.
Rules are simple:     1)  You must be a member of one or more of the 4 clubs
     2)  You must sign up on Alan's Google Doc before Field Day starts @ 
https://rb.gy/odoqot         3) You must send your QSO count for each mode 
worked and your final ARRL FD score to me after FD.            Deadline is the 
same as the ARRL submittal deadline -- 30 days post FD.  
Results will be published in the September BVARC BEACON, and awards will be 
presented at a future BVARC event.  
That's it.   C U on the air next weekend.
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[BVARC] Please be sure to claim your club for your Field Day score

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Tomorrow (Saturday) at 1PM, many of us will start operating field day.  Most of 
us will probably be operating from their home station as Class 1D or 1E.
Also, many BVARCers belong to several clubs, so those will have to decide which 
club to attribute their score to.
MOST IMPORTANTLY, do submit your score to ARRL.  BVARC has had a strong 
presence in the past and though this year is an unusual situation, it would be 
good if you submit your score regardless of if it is 10 or 1000Qs.  
If you choose BVARC, it is important that you attribute it precisely as shown 
below or it will be attributed to what you say, which won't help our club at 
all.  We won't "win" any prizes or other, even with 100% participation, but we 
would like to show a strong presence as in the past again, please be sure to 
submit yours.  Attribute it EXACTLY AS FOLLOWS:  BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO 
CLUB
DO NOT attribute it to BVARC, BRAZOS VALLEY ARC or any other than as shown as 
above.
Good luck.
I'll be operating 1D from my lake cabin in East Texas and hope to work you.  
Obviously I won't work the full 24 hours but will work short spurts during the 
day tomorrow, tomorrow night at various times, and Sunday morning.
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[BVARC] There appears to be some confusion re !D and 1E for Field Day

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

The NORMAL rules for FD state that any station operating D class (1D, 2D, etc) 
cannot claim contacts made another D class station.HOWEVER, that rule is waived 
for 2020.  So, this year only, any class can count contacts made with any 
class, including D class.
There is also confusion regarding the 100 bonus points per station operating 
all emergency power.  THE NEW 2020 WAIVER DOES NOT CHANGE THIS RULE.  Therefore 
if you want to claim the 100 bonus points, ALL your contacts must be made while 
under emergency power.  Some people apparently think that only 1 QSO need be 
made with emergency power to get the 100 bonus points.  THIS IS NOT TRUE!  For 
example, if you make a total of 200 QSOs of which 199 are under emergency power 
and you make 1 QSO using commercial power, than you cannot claim to be an E 
class station.
Good luck with Field Day.
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[BVARC] This is a test - this is the subject line

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

This is the text of the reflector message.This is only a text.
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[BVARC] Off topic - has anyone been successful in turning off the Google Ads on their computer

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

This is a popular subject when I Google it.  However none work.  I tried Bing, 
since I'm sure that Google has no incentive to give info on how to suppress 
their ads.  Nothing there works either.
Please let me know how you succeeded.
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[BVARC] Off topic - Can anyone recommend a Chiropractor?

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

I am looking for a Chiropractor for back adjustments.  Can anyone recommend one 
that they have personally used and were satisfied with.  I've tried MDs, 
Physical T and Yoga.
PLEASE DO NOT reply to all.  Please reply to me directly at k5...@yahoo.com
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[BVARC] Printer is gone. Monitor is pending

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

I'll repost later today when I find out for sure if the monitor is gone.
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[BVARC] Like new Samsung Laser Printer - free

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

In my downsizing, I have would up with duplicate laser printers.  I do not need 
this one.  It looks new and works great.  Yours for the taking.
I also have a perfectly good 14" monitor which is headed to the Harris County 
Hazardous Waste tomorrow.
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[BVARC] EVERYONE needs an admission ticket to the Hamfest

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Whether you volunteered for 1 hour or 100 hours, whether you are President, or 
just joined BVARC last week, whether you have been a Chairperson for 10 years 
or attended all the organizational meetings, BVARC has made it a policy to not 
make any judgement calls and require admission fees paid by every attendee.  
ADMISSIONS CLOSE MID-DAY TODAY!  Please go on-line and remit your admission.  
On-line it is $8; at the door is $12.
See y'all this weekend.  It's looking much better than ever and we appear to be 
on a record breaking pace.
Tnx es 73de John
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Re: [BVARC] Monday Net?

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 The repeter has been acting up all day.  Many I talked to were weak and/or 
scratchy with dropouts.  Mostly non communicative.  There is speculation that 
the rain got into a coax connector or other.  Tomorrow is supposed to be dry, 
so let's see if it goes away.  Wednesday, it rains again.
73IZO
On Monday, January 20, 2020, 09:00:59 PM CST, miketrs--- via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Mine also.MIkekg5sxg
From: "bvarc" 
To: "bvarc" 
Cc: "John Mechura" 
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2020 8:33:59 PM
Subject: [BVARC] Monday Net?

Greetings,  On tonight's net, it just faded away after a few minutes.  Is my 
rig faulty or did the repeater have an issue?  

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[BVARC] Anyone going to the San Antonio Hamfest this weekend?

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Is anyone going to the San Antonio Hamfest this weekend?  I might want to meet 
you there or even possibly coordinate transportation.
John, K5IZO

Everyone please check in the Monday Night 146.94MHz net 8PM...  Get on the air!!
Dont forget the BANQUET, Jan 31 2020 tickets on the website.
Volunteer to help with the March Hamfest!
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[BVARC] ARRL Ballot update

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REJOICE!  My ballot arrived today!  Rest assured, it is going into a mail drop 
tomorrow morning.
IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR BALLOT as of today's mail, per ARRL's 
suggestions, send for a replacement ballot TODAY.  You have received 
instructions from several sources, including the e-mail you should have 
received today as sent by ARRL (and as signed by John Stratton), please e-mail 
ARRL today (as directed in those communiques). ARRL will then send you one via 
first class mail by the next day (tomorrow).
REMEMBER, do not accidentally cast 2 ballots (original and replacement).  ARRL 
has a way of determining if the same member has voted twice and will throw out 
both ballots.
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[BVARC] IC-7300 and IC-746 boxes for free

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

I have moved and have downsized.  I will have more goodies for your 
considerations.
Today's specials are boxes with full padding for IC-7300 and IC-746 (746 Pro is 
the same).  If you want either for free, let me know.  Tuesday the go to Harris 
County recycling.
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[BVARC] Sharing with you Priss' and my special experience of 30 and 50 years ago

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I wrote an article for the Houston Astronomical Guidestar, 30 years ago, on the 
20th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon walk, about my wife's and my special 
experience and circumstances in watching the 1969 event.  The PDF attached, is 
of that short article, scanned from the July 1989 Guidestar.  Note the dot 
matrix printing.
Enjoy!
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[BVARC] Accidentally sent Membership Form e-mail to the reflector

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

I apologize that I accidentally sent the Membership Form request to the entire 
reflector.  It must have been there when I intended to "reply to all" which I 
thought was only several people that I included in the original e-mail.  Oops.
In general, I strongly request that people DON'T do a "reply to all" unless it 
is necessary.  Again, my apologies.
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[BVARC] Road construction going out to the Greater Houston Hamfest

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When you go to the Greater Houston Hamfest, be aware that the TX Hwy 36 exit 
off of US59/I69 IS NOT MARKED as such!  If you miss it, you have to go about 4 
or 5 miles before you can pull a U-Turn.So . . . After you cross the Brazos 
River, you go about 4 miles, passing 3 exits, and you will then pass the exit 
to 762, then you will pass Reading Road and then another 1 or 2 miles you will 
pass FM 2218  All of these are only marked with small temporary signs.  
Immediately after you pass the 2218 exit, you will go over an overpass.  When 
you come down, the exit is up ahead maybe 1/4 mile.  It is only marked with a 
small sign that says EXIT.  There is no highway number and there are no signs 
ahead of that telling you that the TX36 exit coming up.  The exit is one of 
those where they moved about 2 or 3 of the concrete barriers and threw some 
asphalt down to the feeder road.  There is no exit lane, nor any running lanes. 
 Hwy 36 will then be up about another mile.  Turn left onto 36 and go what is 
possibly 1/2 mile to a flashing light.  Turn right into the entrance to the 
Fairgrounds.
We will see you there.
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[BVARC] CORRECTION: Re: CW OPS 20 wpm contests tomorrow

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 ARE NOT THE CORRECT TIMES 8AM, 2PM AND 10PM CDT?
On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 5:30:58 PM CDT, NIzar Mullani via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
Just a short reminder to everyone participating in the 20 wpm CWT contests 
tomorrow. The three contests start at 8 am, 2 pm and 10 pm CST. They last one 
hour each. You can work as much or as little as you want. The exchange is Name 
and CWOPS number, or, Name and state. The CWOPS teachers and students will be 
sending Name and CWA. 

  

If you are a newbie to CW or you are not very fast, this contest is perfect for 
you to make some contacts. If anyone is going too fast, send a QRS or ?. That 
will let them know to slow down. Have fun. 

  

Nizar K0NM (Niz 1430) 
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[BVARC] Texas QSO Party is over. Please show BVARC support and officially submit your log

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Please submit your log, even if you only made 3 QSOs.  We want to show BVARC 
member support.  FYI, BVARC sponsors at last 3 of the plaques.  Info is at 
http://www.TXQP.net .  Once on the home page, click under "Rules" and then 
click "Operating Rules"  and then scroll down to "Log Submission."
73
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Re: [BVARC] Metal Detector?

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 Thanks, as the joke goes, she's better than nothing, BUT - - -I just 
downloaded it and it leaves something to be desired in sensitivity, but I will 
use it if no one steps forward with a more sensitive metal detector.
MY REQUEST REMAINS OPEN.  
John, K5IZO


On Thursday, August 9, 2018, 6:46:59 AM CDT, Rick Hiller -- W5RH 
 wrote:  
 
 Use the iPhone metal detector app.RH
On Thu, Aug 9, 2018 at 6:36 AM John Chauvin via BVARC  wrote:

I am trying to locate a survey marker on my property.  Does anyone have a metal 
detector that I can borrow for a few days?
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[BVARC] Metal Detector?

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I am trying to locate a survey marker on my property.  Does anyone have a metal 
detector that I can borrow for a few days?
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[BVARC] Disaster at the lake and NAQP

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As they say, "Doo-Doo happens."In the second hour, my XCVR cratered.  I brought 
my back up XCVR home last trip to sell it and "I don't need a backup for this 
trip."  Hi, Hi.  
C'est La Vis
.   40       12       0       0      12      23   20       37       0       0   
   37      71   15        3       0       0       3       6            --   
-     ---   -     --- Total      52       0       0      52     100
 Total Points = 1,508

Off to the Icom doctor with my XCVR when I get home.
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[BVARC] Hamcom anyone?

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I'm looking for someone to go to Hamcom Friday and stay-over and return on 
Saturday -  your car or mine.
Let me know.
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[BVARC] Follow-up request for your comments on the Greater Houston Hamfest

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If you haven't already sent in your comments about the Hamfest, please do so at 
your earliest convenience.  We are compiling these observations and will wrap 
it up this weekend.  We will then study all comments in detail, beginning as 
early as next week.  If you have already sent them along, we thank you.
Please do not do a "reply to all" but rather send it directly to Mike Hardwick 
(n5...@att.net) and me (k5...@yahoo.com).
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[BVARC] CLARIFICATION Fw: Hamfest follow-up

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 CLARIFICATION - Please send your comments to Mike Hardwick (N5VCX) at 
n5...@att.com and me.  The intent was to ask you to not send it to the entire 
reflector.
John


   - Forwarded Message - From: John Chauvin To: BRAZOS 
VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2018, 
7:45:27 PM CDTSubject: Hamfest follow-up
 

PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND VIA THE REFLECTOR:  We want everyone to submit ORIGINAL 
observations.PLEASE RESPOND ONLY TO ME - K5IZO@YAHOO.COMComments will be 
compiled with credits to the submitter and presented at the debriefing meeting 
in several weeks.  Info will be on the reflector well before the meeting.
What can I say about the hamfest?  I won’t say anything now, so Mike can give 
detailsand his reaction first.  I’ll just saythat I am very happy.
We want “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.”


The Good – what did you like?  BVARC will do its best to enhance this.  Do you 
have any suggestions to make a goodthing better?


The Bad – let us know; don’t be bashful!  We know there are problems and we 
need yourcomments about what we need to get rid of or do differently.  Please 
don’t say the trite ones such as “Weneed more Major Vendors” or “We need a 
location closer in to Houston.” 


The Ugly – was there anything that was “God Awful?”


We have about 364 days to the next Hamfest.  Let’s start now!  Certainly we 
don’t want to draw resources from TheMuseum Ship’s Weekend or Field Day, but we 
do want to document a path forwardand identify any long-lead items.


If you want to see a better Hamfest, please attend thedebriefing meeting in 
several weeks (TBA).  Forthe next day or two however, please jot down your 
comments and send them to me.

Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO


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[BVARC] Hamfest follow-up

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND VIA THE REFLECTOR:  We want everyone to submit ORIGINAL 
observations.PLEASE RESPOND ONLY TO ME - K5IZO@YAHOO.COMComments will be 
compiled with credits to the submitter and presented at the debriefing meeting 
in several weeks.  Info will be on the reflector well before the meeting.
What can I say about the hamfest?  I won’t say anything now, so Mike can give 
detailsand his reaction first.  I’ll just saythat I am very happy.
We want “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.”


The Good – what did you like?  BVARC will do its best to enhance this.  Do you 
have any suggestions to make a goodthing better?


The Bad – let us know; don’t be bashful!  We know there are problems and we 
need yourcomments about what we need to get rid of or do differently.  Please 
don’t say the trite ones such as “Weneed more Major Vendors” or “We need a 
location closer in to Houston.” 


The Ugly – was there anything that was “God Awful?”


We have about 364 days to the next Hamfest.  Let’s start now!  Certainly we 
don’t want to draw resources from TheMuseum Ship’s Weekend or Field Day, but we 
do want to document a path forwardand identify any long-lead items.


If you want to see a better Hamfest, please attend thedebriefing meeting in 
several weeks (TBA).  Forthe next day or two however, please jot down your 
comments and send them to me.

Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO


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[BVARC] Need companion to go to Orange Hamfest

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

I would like to go to the Orange Hamfest on Saturday, but would like a riding 
companion (my car).  Is anyone interested?
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[BVARC] 50'+ of ladder line needed by tomorrow

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Does anyone know where I can buy 50+ feet of ANY ladder-line in town today?  I 
need it by tomorrow.  Do you have any laying around you will sell me?  I don't 
care if it is 300, 450 or other ohm ladder-line.  It doesn't have to be new.  I 
just checked EPO and they don't sell it.  Otherwise I delay my project almost 2 
weeks.
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Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Workday - this Saturday - January 20th

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 BVARC Breakfast follow-up
I intend to go to the Museum Ships Mobilization Party this weekend.Maybe 
several of us can carpool from breakfast.
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO (AKA "Li'l John")


On Monday, January 15, 2018, 4:46:28 PM CST, mark janzer via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 We've scheduled a work day for this Saturday - at the ships.Tentatively on the 
agenda is:
A look at the electrical in the radio room - as we had several issues during 
the last Ships Weekend.A look at the feasibility of a split AC system - we'll 
have an A/C contractor aboard to have a lookAnother look at the Cavalla wire 
antenna.Maybe some operating time
Let me know if you are interested in attending, so I can place your name at the 
gate for admission.
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[BVARC] Clarifying NAQP start time

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 There have been several conflicting e-mails regarding the NAQP start time, and 
then some corrections, and some buried in the text.
JUST TO BE CLEAR, it starts tomorrow at 1800 UT, that's HIGH NOON in Houston.
C U there!
John, K5IZO

On Friday, January 12, 2018, 8:04:31 AM CST, Nizar Mullani 
 wrote:  
 
 There will be several of us from BVARC and TDXS operating this contest. If you 
hear us, please give us a call. Some of us will call CQ on 10 and 15 meters to 
pick up some local DX. 

Send us your call sign. We will slow down - most of us will. If you hear a lot 
of dits at 40 wpm, it is probably N5XZ.

Good luck. Don’t forget it starts at 1800 UTC tomorrow. 

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Re: [BVARC] Boy Scout Troop in need of Ham help

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

 I too agree that that is an incredible gift.I also agree to not simply "flip 
the switch" for the same reasons cited and more as cited below.
I will be out of town this weekend, so I can't help with your plans this time.
You indicate that no one of the licensed hams has ever operated HF.  I see that 
you hold a Technician class license.  Do any hold a general class license?  As 
a technician, you can operate 10M and 6M on SSB,  Be advised that because of 
the current solar cycle timing, you will probably hear very little on 10M or 
6M.  Your antenna is a highly compromised antenna, intended for apartment 
dwellers and though it will get you on the air, it is a highly inefficient 
antenna and will greatly reduce the power radiated as well as the strength of 
the received signal.  Do you have an "antenna analyzer" so you can more 
efficiently pick the taps for the bands on the antenna coil
I strongly suggest that if all of your adults have no HF experience, you not 
proceed until you get an experienced ham to help, with the right test equipment 
and a more appropriate antenna.  Otherwise, it will probably be an negative 
frustratiting experience and might be counter productive.
I look forward to hearing how this turns out.
Tnx es GL  (thanks and good luck),
John, K5IZO  
On Tuesday, October 24, 2017, 11:02:35 PM CDT, Ravi Patrick Ratnala via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
 Wow - FTDX-5000 - very generous indeed!  Congrats!
But please, don't just flip the switch to see what happens.  I know others on 
this list will disagree with me (modern transceivers reduce power in the event 
of an impedance mismatch to protect finals, e.g.) - but why take the chance 
with a VERY expensive rig?
I'm not available this Sunday, but I'd be happy to help when I have time.  Many 
others on this list would be too, I'm sure.
Cherish the wonderful gift your troop has been given, take your collective 
time, and learn how to operate it properly.  The time investment will pay off 
many times over.
73 de KF5YHP

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On Oct 24, 2017, at 10:36 PM, Eric Lieb via BVARC  wrote:


Howdy BVARC members,

My name is Eric Lieb, I am an assistant scoutmaster with Troop 806 in Bellaire.

Our Troop recently received a very generous donation of some ham radio 
equipment that includes an HF rig (Yaesu FTDX5000).  One of our assistant 
scoutmasters bought an antenna (MFJ1622) and we hope to put it all together and 
get on the air this Sunday October 29th at 2pm.  None of the licensed hams in 
our troop have ever used an HF rig.  We will be reviewing our licensing books, 
reading some manuals, and then flipping the switch to see what happens.

If you would like to come help us figure things out please let me know.  We 
could really use some help from a few experienced hams on Sunday. 

Feel free to forward this message to others that might want to help, and keep 
an ear out for our new club call KG9BSA on Sunday.

Regards,

Eric Lieb (KF5GWY)
Troop 806 Assistant Scoutmaster281-221-4992eric.j.lieb@gmail.comkf5...@gmail.com


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[BVARC] Did you participate in the Texas QSO Party even if for just 2 QSOs?

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Did you know that BVARC is a prime supporter of the Texas QSO Party and has 
been for many years?Many members have participated in the event over the years 
and several have been rovers.
BVARC has also donated to TXQP yearly in order to help pay for plaques.

It's now up to you to show that you too support it by submitting your log to 
them.  If you made 2 Qs, you are another BVARC participant, just like the ham 
that made 500 QSOs.  The info is at www.TXQP.net
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[BVARC] The BEACON (BVARC Newsletter) due date extension

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Because I know that EVERYONE will be feverishly operating the TEXAS QSO PARTY 
this weekend, the due date for BEACON articles is extended to Wednesday, the 
27th, 6PM.
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[BVARC] DEADLINE - TODAY. BVARC Newsletter Naming Contest. $100 DX Engineering gift certificate prize

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

This is one final reminder that the deadline to get your suggestion(s) for a 
new name for the BVARC Newsletter Name is midnight tonight.
We have quite a few already, but "the more the merrier."
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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: ARRL Request to Contact Your US Senators Supporting S 1534 - the Amateur Radio Parity Act

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Keith, et al,
Indeed, this bill is a disaster and will certainly lead to the demise of 
amateur radio.Do indeed see the article on Page 3 of the October BVARC 
Newsletter (on the BVARC website).
The ARRL started what was to be a good thing, but then capitulated to the HOAs 
on EVERY point and makes it impossible to get approval while exposing ourselves 
to the fact that we have unapproved antennas up, which will then makes anyone 
with such an antenna guilty of federal crime, when this bill inevitably becomes 
a federal law.
The ARRL doesn't have the balls to "man up" and admit that they screwed up.
On to fly fishing.
IZO

  From: Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: Rick Hiller ; ke5ith 
 Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 5:21 AM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] Fwd: ARRL Request to Contact Your US Senators Supporting 
S 1534 - the Amateur Radio Parity Act
   
Keith,Look at the BVARC newsletter October 2016.  Article by Pete KD5QPX.  Also 
many responses on the reflector but they are not available anymore on the 
archive.ARRL thinks it is the greatest thing since the invention of coax.You 
might talk to them too.73.Rick

On Jul 27, 2017, at 2:48 AM, ke5ith via BVARC  wrote:



I am sure many of you have seen this email from ARRL. I would like to hear 
comments from others on their thoughts on this bill. 
If I understand the bill correctly it still gives HOAs final say to antenna 
installation. I don't like that personally. It also requires you to notify the 
HOA if you already have antennas up and get approval from the HOA in order to 
keep them. 
KeithKe5ithKeep a song in your heart and a smile on your face. 
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From: "ARRL Web site" 
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To: ke...@ke5ith.com
Subject: ARRL Request to Contact Your US Senators Supporting S 1534 - the 
Amateur Radio Parity Act




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Dear ARRL member, I am writing to you today because we are at a crossroad in 
our efforts to obtain passage of The Amateur Radio Parity Act.  Our legislative 
efforts scored a major victory in our campaign when The Amateur Radio Parity 
Act, S. 1534 now moves to the Senate, where we need every Senator to approve 
the bill.  This is the companion Bill to H.R. 555, which passed in the House of 
Representativesin January. You are one of over 730,000 licensed Amateur Radio 
Operators living in the United States.  Many of you already live in 
deed-restricted communities, and that number grows daily. NOW IS THE TIME FOR 
ALL HAMS TO GET INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS! •   If you want to have effective 
outdoor antennas but are not currently allowed to do so by your Home Owner’s 
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[BVARC] Didn't realize this was to go to the entire reflector

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

SRI, I didn't see that the BVARC reflector was on the reply to address.

  From: John Chauvin via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: "kk...@arrl.net" <kk...@arrl.net>; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
<bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: John Chauvin <k5...@yahoo.com>
 Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2017 9:20 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] OFF TOPI - - Needed - manual typewriter for my Grandson's 
project
   
Bruce,Tnx.
I bought one from a member.
John

  From: Bruce via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: John Chauvin via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: Bruce <kk...@arrl.net>
 Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 8:00 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] OFF TOPI - - Needed - manual typewriter for my Grandson's 
project
  
 I have an antique Royal made in 1954. However, I do not want to sell it. If he 
you would like to borrow it and return it, that would be fine. I also have an 
Edison 1894 cylinder player. 
 
 73...bruce
 
 On 7/18/2017 7:42 PM, John Chauvin via BVARC wrote:
  
  Does anyone have a (more-or-less) working manual (non-electric) typewriter 
that they want to get some cash for and get it out of your house?  My grandson 
has a project where he needs one. 
  Tnx es 73 de John, K5IZO  
  
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Re: [BVARC] OFF TOPI - - Needed - manual typewriter for my Grandson's project

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Bruce,Tnx.
I bought one from a member.
John

  From: Bruce via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
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Cc: Bruce <kk...@arrl.net>
 Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 8:00 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] OFF TOPI - - Needed - manual typewriter for my Grandson's 
project
   
 I have an antique Royal made in 1954. However, I do not want to sell it. If he 
you would like to borrow it and return it, that would be fine. I also have an 
Edison 1894 cylinder player. 
 
 73...bruce
 
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  Does anyone have a (more-or-less) working manual (non-electric) typewriter 
that they want to get some cash for and get it out of your house?  My grandson 
has a project where he needs one. 
  Tnx es 73 de John, K5IZO  
  
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[BVARC] Forming BVARC teams for NAQP CW

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

If any of you want to join me to form a BVARC team for the NAQP CW contest 
please let me know.These are 12 hour max events, so it requires some 
commitment, but doesn't eat the whole weekend.We'll do the same for the SSB 
contest, but will address that after the CW event.
NAQP CW is 2 weeks away, from 1300 CDT (1800 UTC) August 5, to 0100 CDT (0600 
UTC) August 6.
NAQP SSB is the same hours, 2 weeks later, Aug 19-20.
Teams can be from 2 to 5 people.  If more step up, we can form more teams.
We won't win (we won't even "place" or "show"), but it will be fun.  Here's a 
chance to make a zillion Qs very quickly.  Your individual scores are also 
entered.
BVARC's usual heavyweights will be on a TDXS team so BVARC will not be very 
competitive, therefore, DON'T BE TIMID!  Just Do It - - and enjoy! 
Let me know before mid-week this coming week.
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[BVARC] Reminder - $100 Gift Certificate to the person who choses the selected Newsletter name.

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

As announced in the July BVARC Newsletter, the Newsletter Naming Contest 
deadline is now approaching.
 
Just submit your suggested newsletter name to the Editor (John Chauvin, 
k5...@yahoo.com) before July 31.
 
The Newsletter regular contributors, Newsletter team and other interested 
members will select the name/winner. 
 
BVARC will award a $100 DX Engineering Gift Certificate to the winner.
 
This winner will be announced at the August 10 General Membership meeting (Ice 
Cream Social).
 
Think “out the box” and Good Luck!
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[BVARC] OFF TOPI - - Needed - manual typewriter for my Grandson's project

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Does anyone have a (more-or-less) working manual (non-electric) typewriter that 
they want to get some cash for and get it out of your house?  My grandson has a 
project where he needs one.
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[BVARC] Off topic - Free HP Ink Cartridges

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

My HP ink jet printer died.  Replaced with a Canon.I have 6 HP generic 
cartridges, XL63, some Color, some Black.Takeaway.

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Re: [BVARC] Old headphones needed

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Thanks for the responses.  I've got it covered.
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Re: [BVARC] Old headphones needed

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

I am aware of that.  I have all permutations of adapters.  His headphones, 
which do work with a stereo rcvr, only work on 1 earphone when using adapters.


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stereo adapters  From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of 
K5IZO via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 5:19 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org>
Cc: K5IZO <k5...@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Old headphones needed  Gee thanks. I never thought that.  
I'm elmering an elderly 30 year inactive ham. His stereo earphones are 1/8" 
stereo but he is temporarily using a TS430 (1/4" mo) to "learn."  I've tried 
every permutation of 1/8, 1/4, stereo, mono but it only comes out one earphone. 
Yet they do work stereo on a rcvr with 1/8 receptacle.

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On Jun 15, 2017, at 4:44 PM, Jon Noxon via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
Why not just put a mono plug on stereo headphones?  Jon  Just remembered, you 
don't solder!  On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 4:24 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC 
<bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
I may have a set. Will have to check and see if they still work. If they do, 
you are welcome to them. Scott KD5FBA From: BVARC 
[mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 3:27 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: John Chauvin
Subject: [BVARC] Old headphones needed Does anyone have an old set of mono 
headphones (both earphones work off of the same mono input)?  If so, can I 
either borrow them for a few weeks or buy them from you for a price I can't 
refuse? Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO
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[BVARC] Old headphones needed

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Does anyone have an old set of mono headphones (both earphones work off of the 
same mono input)?  If so, can I either borrow them for a few weeks or buy them 
from you for a price I can't refuse?
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[BVARC] My most memorable Field Day - in a swamp in South Louisiana in the 50s.

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Ahhh,
Field Day is possibly my favorite amateur radio activity, and that is largely 
attributable to the first few Field Days that I participated in.  
OK, so  picture the scene: K(N)5IZO was age 13-16, outside of New Orleans, 
1957-1960.  FD was located in a park and set up in an open-air Quonset hut with 
only the 1/2 cylinder hut, with no ends and no windows.  Local residents had 
heard of the invention called "air conditioning" but that was reserved for the 
department stores downtown.  The park was carved out of a swamp where there was 
little between us and the Gulf of Mexico except 20 miles of pre-EPA "nature."  
Mosquitoes? N!  Do you really think there were mosquitoes?  This was more 
than 20 years before DEET became readily available and we used "6-12" mosquito 
repellent.  That was a slimy, oily concoction, that, simply put, didn't work.  
We also had "Pic" burning coils, but that also simply didn't work.  Out the 
back end of the Quonset hut, maybe about 100' away, was a canal.  Was the canal 
cordoned off, embankment landscaped, barricaded, wharfed, boardwalked, lighted 
or otherwise marked?  Who are you kidding?  Were there alligators and water 
moccasins in the canal and basking about on "land"? Of course not - hi, hi.  
Did you dare step out of the back of the Quonset hut at night?  You figure it 
out.  Of course, the dates of Field Day are set by Yankees in Newington, so it 
occurs at the end of June.  This is a most delightful time to be in a swamp in 
the coastal marshes of Louisiana; a true Chamber Of Commerce delight.
Through it all however, we had a GREAT time.  I have no idea how we "fared" in 
scoring, but no one cared!  We thoroughly enjoyed the planning, setting up, 24 
hour operations, demobilization, the camaraderie, improvising the equipment, 
the activities and the setting.Ahhh, those were "The Good Ole Days."
K5IZO

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[BVARC] Saturday's meetings: Museum Ships Weekend, Board of Directors and Field Day

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Mike has asked me to send out this notice.  His computer was hacked and he 
can't do so.
There are 3 meetings tomorrow.All are at Bayland Park.Bayland Park Community 
Centerhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Bayland+Community+Center/@29.6949026,-95.4988767,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8640c214fb19542d:0x4e5302897968d2c4!8m2!3d29.694898!4d-95.4966886400
 Bissonnet StreetHouston, Texas 77074
9:00 - 9:30   Museum Ships Weekend9:30 - 10:30   Board Of Directors10:30 - 
12:00  Field Day.
See you there,
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO(On behalf of Mike Hardwick, BVARC President, N5VCX)

 

 From: Jon Noxon via BVARC 
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: Jon Noxon ; ke5ith 
 Sent: Friday, May 5, 2017 5:06 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] When is the field day meeting?
  
Chairman Scott Medbury KD5FBA has called for a meeting following the Board of 
Director's meeting tomorrow, May 6.The meeting will be at Bayland Park on 
Bassinet. Probably start around 10 AM or so.BOD meeting starts a 9:00; feel 
free to attend that also.
Jon KF5TFJ
On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 2:52 PM, ke5ith via BVARC  wrote:

When is the field day meeting?

Keith Ke5ith

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

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Re: [BVARC] Field Day coming up - I need operators for CW, SSB and RTTY!

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Big Al,
May I suggest that you, Jeff and Glenn put the time slot booking status on 
line, or to e-mail it every week to the BVARC and TDXS Reflectors so those 
interested can pick a time?  Maybe Eddie can find a spot to put it on the BVARC 
website, and the coordinator can e-mail updated schedules to him every 4 or 5 
days to upload.
Anyway, please put me down for1.  a 2 hour CW slot Saturday afternoon - - 
between 1 & 4 on preferably 20M, but 15M would work OR a 2 hour slot between 4 
and 7 on 20M or 40M,AND 2.  2 each 2 hour CW slots between 10PM and 6AM on 80 
or 40M preferably with these 2 graveyard shift time slots not separated by more 
than 2 hours.
Tnx es 73de John, K5IZO

 

 From: Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC 
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: Jeffery MacMillian 
 Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2017 3:19 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] Field Day coming up - I need operators for CW, SSB and 
RTTY!
  
JP,I hope you have a speedy recovery. Do you want one of the SSB Slots? You are 
only the 2nd person to show some interest so you can get your pick of time.  I 
will be build a schedue based on hours, but they will be grouped. So one time 
slot may be two hours, depending on interests. Let me know. I know we could 
sure use your help. 
Thank you,JeffKG5LRP

On Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 11:59 AM, JP Pritchard via BVARC  
wrote:

I will be there for ssb and to spend a specified amount of time on the GOTA 
station. 
I will not be able to attend the May 5 meetings. I will be recovering from 
surgery on the fourth. 
JP KG3JPP
JP 

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On Apr 29, 2017, at 11:53 AM, Scott Medbury via BVARC  wrote:


We have a Field Day Meeting scheduled for MAY 6th following the board meeting 
at Bay Land Park on Bissonnet. All are welcome. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA   Scott 
Medbury16802 Aprilmont DriveSugar Land, TX 77498-1941smedb...@windstream.net 
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-bounces@bvarc. org] On Behalf Of Jeffery MacMillian 
via BVARC
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2017 11:45 PM
To: Allen Brier N5XZ
Cc: Jeffery MacMillian; mcca...@hal-pc.org; K5WA; Paul Frantz; Jehle, A. E Buzz 
N5UR; Dennis Alexander; Chuck Dietz; w...@swbell.net; Bill Eckenrode; Jim 
Blanca; n5...@arrl.net; Kim Carr; rwalwo...@charter.net; 
geor...@demontrond.com; Harold Fitzgerald; Tom Ashworth; n...@swbell.net; Robie 
Elms; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB; Glenn Anderson; k...@wt.net
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Field Day coming up - I need operators for CW, SSB and 
RTTY! Allen, I understand that we are going to have some great stations setup 
this year. New antennas with great rigs and a resolve for being a real 
contender. Whats usually one of the best field day teams on the air could 
easily be looking at  putting up a solid score that will get noticed by all. 
Filed day is a great event and a few good Hams could make all the difference.  
Last year our setup was amazing and the team was outstanding.  I got to operate 
on rigs that I can only drool over in the magazines .I wouldn't want to be 
someone that missed out of being part of a winning team. The N1MM loggers 
should be rolling in the contacts again this year and for me there is nothing 
like being in the middle of all the action.  I love being a HAM and all the 
excitement of filed day. Once the antennas are high and we are all watching the 
clock for that magic hour for GO time. Even working through the night with the 
coffee flowing and keeping an eye of the scores just piling up.  As Hams we 
should all love getting out of our shack and hanging out with the club on our 
special day. I am hoping over the next few weeks we can get some commitments to 
come and join in on all the fun.  New Hams, experienced Hams, even non hams 
should take some time to come out and join in the fun. My daughter had a blast 
running the GOTA station last year.  We will have CW, SSB, and digital stations 
all working. I am hoping we have some people chasing the Satellites.  If you 
have never seen someone chases a contact on bird flying through space, then 
that alone would bring me out.  Over the next few weeks we will be offering up 
some time slots. Some of the great slots will go fast and they will be first 
come first serve. I like the Grey line slots myself the bands seems to get 
interesting. I hope to see everyone come enjoy catching some great contacts, 
after all it's only once a year.  Have 
Fun,JeffKG5LRPTwigit@gmail.com281-901-0313 On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 6:37 PM, 
Allen Brier N5XZ  wrote:[I am resending this message in 
hopes that it for some reason did not get out to you guys. Please respond one 
way or the other, we really need you.] Hey guys, the joint TDXS/BVARC/Echo 
Field Day is coming up at the end of June. Jeff, Glenn and I are looking for 
top operators to propel us back in to the top ten. I am in charge of CW, Jeff 
is in charge of SSB and Glenn, RTTY. If you don’t already have 

Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Au contraire.
It is not that my, and hopefully anyone else's, whole day is consumed with the 
reflector.  Rather it is that many of us have a busy schedule and have to sort 
through this BS to get to our only desire for the reflector - amateur radio.  
One exception, because of the nature of many amateur radio operators, an 
occasional "off topic" is required as a one-time question or similar, but not 
leading to a long e-mail trail.  I would hope that those that respond to these 
occasional requests do so directly and not respond to the entire reflector.
IMHO (to quote a internationally acclaimed orator and noble statesman).

  From: Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC 
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: Rick Hiller -- W5RH 
 Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 10:03 AM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector
   

Well now, let's see...
No political comments -- then no discussion about HR555.
No religious comments -- then no discussion about the propagation, sun spots, 
solar storms, because that is Mother Nature/God -- the ultimate OP, no matter 
what building you go into Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
No humorous comments.oh, no humor, sorry, I'll stop here then.
C'mon folks, if your whole day is consumed by what comes across the BVARC 
reflector and you do not know what a delete key is, then you deserve to be 
miserable.  Even Dr. Feinman had a sense of humor. 
73 (sincerely) Rick -- W5RH

ps...keep complaiing and I will start the wood chuck thread 
againOh..,,sorry, no humor allowed.  My apologies.
Rick Hiller The Radio Hotel  -- W5RH



On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 8:59 AM, Pat Cameron via BVARC  wrote:

I vote for that! ( and the code requirement :-)
On Apr 2, 2017 8:56 AM, "K5HM"  wrote:

I do not care for political or religious comments but if we ban humor, well, 
that is a step too far.  There is precious little ham humor in our hobby.  We 
all seen to take ourselves too seriously.  Next thing you know, we will be 
bannibg the expressions of humor like words like  Ha Ha or Hee Hee Heee.Come on 
 April 1st. OK?   73,Ron, k5hmk5hm@gmail.comwww.qrz.com/db/k5hm    
Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.or g] On Behalf Of Pat 
Cameron via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 7:16 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Pat Cameron ; Michael Monsour 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector Can we take a vote?
Best Regards,Pat Cameron(832)885-2899 On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 6:08 AM, K5IZO via 
BVARC  wrote:
Michael, I agree. Let's keep this reflector for ham radio so we don't have to 
receive this garbage. Political views, sinkholes and April Fools trash isn't 
welcome here.

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On Apr 2, 2017, at 5:57 AM, Michael Monsour via BVARC  wrote:
If you are going to do April 1st stuff then have the FCC turn ham radio into 
CB. No more calls and free for all and anything goes On Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 
10:51 PM, Jeff Davis via BVARC  wrote:
I enjoyed it, I’ve been hit with so many today that it was getting old.  Then 
this one and man I swallowed it hook line and oh you know. it wasn’t till I 
went back to read it again and saw the date that I went, oh crap, I fell for 
one. Thanks, KF5HQE Jeff 
On Apr 1, 2017, at 10:12 PM, gmuller885 via BVARC  wrote: Just 
haveing fun michael. Don't take it so seriously.   Sent from my Sprint Samsung 
Galaxy® Note 4.

 Original message 
From: Michael Monsour via BVARC  
Date: 4/1/17 9:42 PM (GMT-06:00) 
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: Michael Monsour , JP Pritchard  
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FCC action!! 

Enough with the April 1st junk On Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 9:03 PM, JP Pritchard via 
BVARC  wrote:
I know this is crap since the federal government would never say in a press 
release that it had made a big mistake. Nice try Chris. You're an April fool.

JP

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 1, 2017, at 8:45 PM, Chris Boone via BVARC  wrote:
>
> FCC to reinstate Morse Code test
>
> Washington, D.C. – April 1, 2017 –
>
> Today, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) approved 
> Report and Order 14-987af which reinstates the Morse Code test for General 
> Class and Amateur Extra Class licensees.
>
> “It was a big mistake eliminating the Morse Code test,” admits Dotty Dasher, 
> the FCC’s director of examinations. “We now realize that being able to send 
> and receive Morse Code is an essential skill for radio amateurs. As they say, 
> it really does get through when other modes can’t.”
>
> Not only will new applicants have to take the test, but General Class 
> licensees who have never passed a code test will have one year to pass a 
> 5-wpm code test. Similarly, 

[BVARC] Need for old transceiver

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Does anyone have an old solid state transceiver that I can borrow for a few 
days or buy from you?  Something along the lines of a TS-120 or 130 or similar 
of any make would be ideal.
Please reply directly to me at k5...@yahoo.com and not via the reflector.
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Board of Directors Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, April 1st, 2017

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Mike,
This doesn't follow the formula of the Saturday before the 2nd Thursday.
IZO

  From: Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: Mike Hardwick 
 Sent: Monday, March 27, 2017 8:49 PM
 Subject: [BVARC] BVARC Board of Directors Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest 
Meeting - Saturday, April 1st, 2017
   
This Saturday, April 
1st, 2017  Hope you had a great time at the Greater Houston Hamfest.  So after 
you finish those in-depth conversations about those great buys you made at 
BVARC breakfast, don’t forget:    BVARC Board of Directors Meeting  
      9:00 am to 10:30 am Greater Houston Hamfest Wrap-up 
Meeting   10:30 am to 12:00 noon  The meetings will be held at: 
 Bayland Park Community 
Centerhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Bayland+Community+Center/@29.6949026,-95.4988767,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8640c214fb19542d:0x4e5302897968d2c4!8m2!3d29.694898!4d-95.4966886400
 Bissonnet StreetHouston, Texas 77074  MikeN5VCX  
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[BVARC] Kenwood TS-590 or TS-590 SG question

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Does anyone have and use a TS-590?  I would like to contact you.  Please reply 
to this e-mail to ONLY me.  I would like to talk to you, so if OK, please 
provide me with your phone number.
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[BVARC] Off topic - Google Voice question

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Does anyone use Google Voice?  I'm considering using it, and have read up on 
it, but some things still remain unclear.  Please either call me,  text me at 
281-216-4158 or e-mail me your number at k5...@yahoo.com if you already have 
Google Voice.  I will promptly call back.
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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Ron,TNXIZO

  From: K5HM <k5hm@gmail.com>
 To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' <bvarc@bvarc.org>; 'John Chauvin' 
<k5...@yahoo.com>; 'Robie Elms' <rule...@gmail.com>; 'TDXS List' 
<tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> 
Cc: 'Chris Boone' <chris.bo...@cumulus.com>
 Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:42 AM
 Subject: RE: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines
   
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http://www.arrl.org/news/at-t-s-new-airgig-not-your-father-s-bpl       73,Ron, 
k5hmk5hm@gmail.comwww.qrz.com/db/k5hm    Excelsior!  From: BVARC 
[mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Chris Boone via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:30 AM
To: John Chauvin <k5...@yahoo.com>; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
<bvarc@bvarc.org>; Robie Elms <rule...@gmail.com>; TDXS List 
<tdxs-l...@tdxs.net>
Cc: Chris Boone <chris.bo...@cumulus.com>
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines  Not the same…it 
will not be using HF-UHF but rather m/w freqs…  ChrisWB5ITT  From: BVARC 
[mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:22 AM
To: Robie Elms <rule...@gmail.com>; TDXS List <tdxs-l...@tdxs.net>; BRAZOS 
VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org>
Cc: John Chauvin <k5...@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines  Oh God, here we go 
again.    From: Robie Elms <rule...@gmail.com>
To: TDXS List <tdxs-l...@tdxs.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:10 AM
Subject: [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines  All,  I read this article a few 
hours ago.  It describes AT's plans to test/implement a gigabit internet 
system over power lines.  Anyone heard of this?  I wonder if there are any 
HF/VHF/UHF noise implications.  
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2017/01/31/t-plans-deliver-fast-internet-over-power-poles/97260568/
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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines

[John Chauvin via BVARC]

Oh God, here we go again.

   

   From: Robie Elms 
 To: TDXS List  
 Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:10 AM
 Subject: [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines
  
All,
I read this article a few hours ago.  It describes AT's plans to 
test/implement a gigabit internet system over power lines.  Anyone heard of 
this?  I wonder if there are any HF/VHF/UHF noise implications.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2017/01/31/t-plans-deliver-fast-internet-over-power-poles/97260568/

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