Re: [BVARC] TQP Club member county list build

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

K0NM WHAR

On Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 10:19 AM Philip Bartash via BVARC 
wrote:

> W2OZB Harris
>
> On Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 9:47 AM JP Pritchard via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> K5JPP Harris Co & Maybe Chambers Co
>>
>> On 09/12/2023 9:27 AM CDT Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
>>
>>
>> If you are working the TQP this weekend add your name to the list and
>> reply.
>>
>> W5RH -- Sabine County
>> next ?
>>
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Re: [BVARC] N5XZ CWops Test (CWT) - 0300Z Aug 24

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Great score Allen!
Nizar

On Thu, Aug 24, 2023 at 6:20 AM JP Pritchard via BVARC 
wrote:

> Congrats Allen. Great job.
>
> K5JPP
>
> On 08/23/2023 11:15 PM CDT Allen Brier via BVARC  wrote:
>
>
>
> CWops Test (CWT) - 0300Z Aug 24
>
>
>
> Call: N5XZ
>
> Operator(s): N5XZ
>
> Station: N5XZ
>
>
>
> Class: Single Op HP
>
> QTH: TX
>
> Operating Time (hrs): 1.0
>
>
>
> Summary:
>
> Band  QSOs
>
> 
>
>   160:
>
>80:
>
>40:   69
>
>20:   89
>
>15:
>
>10:
>
> 
>
> Total:  158  Mults = 133  Total Score = 21,014
>
>
>
> Club: Texas DX Society
>
>
>
> Comments:
>
>
>
> My best CWT score/QSO total ever. Good condx and good luck. Really enjoyed
> it
>
> after a long absence from the event.
>
>
>
> Rig: K3
>
> Amp: Alpha 78 (when used)
>
> Ant: 4-el SteppIR @ 75 feet
>
> S/W: N1MM+ (What else?)
>
>
>
> CWops Mini-CWT Contest - 2023-08-24 0300Z to 2023-08-24 0400Z - 158 QSOs
>
> N5XZ Runs >10 QSOs: for computer named: MEDIACENTER
>
>
>
> 2023-08-24 0300 - 0331Z,   14031 kHz, 85 Qs, 167.8/hr N5XZ
>
> 2023-08-24 0337Z - 0400,7031 kHz, 69 Qs, 175.1/hr
>
>
>
>
>
> Posted using 3830 Score Submittal Forms at: http://www.3830scores.com/
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>
>
> Allen R. Brier N5XZ
>
> 1515 Windloch Lane
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> Richmond, TX 77406
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Re: [BVARC] Nizar A. Mullani, BS, Receives SNMMI 2023 Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award - SNMMI

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Thank you so much Ameenah!
Nizar

On Mon, Jun 26, 2023 at 11:59 AM Ameenah007 via BVARC 
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> What an honor! Congratulations Sir! That is HUGE!
>
> As a Nuclear Pharmacist, & Budding Entrepreneur, I SALUTE YOU!
>
> Ameenah - AC5Rx
>
> On Mon, Jun 26, 2023 at 7:54 AM Nizar Mullani via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Sorry I could not be at FD. I had to be in Chicago to receive the highest
>> award presented by the Society of Nuclear Medicine. The award was for my
>> work with PET, DermLite and Veinlite products. PET scanners are used for
>> staging of cancer patients during treatment.
>>
>> Nizar K0NM.
>>
>> Nizar A. Mullani, BS, Receives SNMMI 2023 Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear
>> Pioneer Award - SNMMI
>>
>>
>> https://www.snmmi.org/NewsPublications/NewsDetail.aspx?ItemNumber=44178
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[BVARC] Nizar A. Mullani, BS, Receives SNMMI 2023 Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award - SNMMI

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Sorry I could not be at FD. I had to be in Chicago to receive the highest
award presented by the Society of Nuclear Medicine. The award was for my
work with PET, DermLite and Veinlite products. PET scanners are used for
staging of cancer patients during treatment.

Nizar K0NM.

Nizar A. Mullani, BS, Receives SNMMI 2023 Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear
Pioneer Award - SNMMI


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[BVARC] Missed lecture by Dave K5GN on WRTC

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Due to the late scheduling of Dave's talk at the GHH last week plus the
location of the meeting was wrong and equipment needed to give the
presentation was not in place, we have rescheduled the presentation.

N5XZ, K5GN and K0NM decided that it would be best if Dave's presentation is
held at one of TDXS meetings in the future. New date, time, and location of
Dave's presentation will be made at a later date.

Nizar K0NM

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Re: [BVARC] Have you thought about contests but were unsure? The NAQP this weekend is a fun starter!

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

I would highly recommend spending some time on this contest that John is
recommending. The exchange is very simple and easy. Most importantly, it is
a very friendly contest.

Nizar K0NM

On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 9:22 PM John Chauvin via BVARC 
wrote:

> 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 73
> de John, K5IZO
>
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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Seeking Antenna Design Info

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Slightly off-center feed point will make it work on other bands.

On Thu, Jul 14, 2022 at 6:24 PM Rick Hiller  wrote:

> Don’t see why not.   3/4 wl long and coil has 3 x Xl of 40 mx.
> 3rd band’s free.
> RH
>
> Sent from my i-Thingamajig
>
> On Jul 14, 2022, at 3:51 PM, Jeff Greer  wrote:
>
> It might work on 15, too...
> --
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Rick Hiller via
> BVARC 
> *Sent:* Thursday, July 14, 2022 3:30 PM
> *To:* Larry K5LJ 
> *Cc:* Rick Hiller ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO
> CLUB ; TDXS List 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Seeking Antenna Design Info
>
> Very cool to see a real world example of what I was researching.
> Tnx.  Larry.Rick. W5RH
>
> Sent from my i-Thingamajig
>
> On Jul 14, 2022, at 2:18 PM, Larry K5LJ  wrote:
>
> Now and then we all have these “DUH” moments. Over 20 years ago I made a
> loaded 160M vertical with the loading coil at 33’ (the length of 2”
> aluminum pipe I had available at the time) and a whip on top for another
> 18’ (total height ~52’). Inductance was chosen to resonant the whole system
> at the low end of 160m. Works like a champ.  Then I discovered that the
> antenna worked great on 40M as well. The “DUH” moment: 33’ is a quarter
> wave on 40M. The inductance was sufficient to isolate the lower 33’
> section. Serendipity is a wonderful thing!
> Larry K5LJ
>
> *From:* Rick Hiller via BVARC
> *Sent:* Sunday, July 10, 2022 6:17 PM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; TDXS List
> *Cc:* Rick Hiller
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Seeking Antenna Design Info
>
> Short answer to my design dilemma or "how to kill a hot Sunday
> afternoon"
>
> Focus is -- Shortened dual band dipoles that use a coil for loading a
> lowband wire and using the same coil to "trap" RF into the higher band,
> inner portion of the wire.   [I was wondering how this worked, as JP had
> sent me a EFHW design using a single coil using this trick]
>
> The dual band antenna consists of a higher band antenna wire (i.e. 40
> meters) with coils at the ends of this portion of the wire.  Short end
> wires are added on the outside of the coils to get final resonance on the
> lower band.   The coils play the part of low band loading coils and the
> part of "traps" for the higher band RF.Why?
>
> The coils are positioned at the ends of the center, 1/2 wl, higher band
> wire portion, which is a standing wave high voltage point and the XL of the
> coil is designed to be quite high to stop any high band RF flowing outside
> the high band inner wire...making a resonant dipole for 40 mx.When
> using the antenna as the longer 80 meter wire, the coil has less XL  (XL =
> 2PI F L), and since the coil is within the standing wave sinusoidal curve,
> it acts as a loading coil.  RF will continue to flow out to the very end
> of the antenna wire thus providing resonance at the lower frequency.  The
> antenna, of course, has the benefit (to some) of being shorter, physically,
> due to the loading effect of the coils.
>
> The coils must have sufficient windings to produce the correct XL for each
> band and they must be positioned properly within the wire for this dual
> band system to work.
>
> References:   --Alpha Delta' DX-CC and EE antennas use this design with
> their ISO-RES coils.
> --In Bill Orr''s Antenna Handbook 1979, he gives 2 example antennas --
> 20/80 and 40/80, which I modeled and they work out just great -- nice dual
> band wires.  Orr also comments that this dual function coil trick was first
> referenced in 1926 by the Bureau of Standards, but I could not find any
> such publication about it.
> --In Pop Com Feb 1988, W9INN built a 160 and 80 sloper vertical using this
> trick (thanks to Matt, KM5VI).
> So...y'all probably knew all this, but I am still learning.  Thanks
> for reading or deleting.  I've had fun!   Time for dinner.   73...RH
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 10, 2022 at 11:38 AM Rick Hiller 
> wrote:
>
> I appreciate everyone's comments and direction.  I knew if I pondered the
> question long enough and with the help of a few antenna craftsmen the
> answer has come to me.  It's nice to have knowledgeable and interested
> friends.
>
> For others, discovery is a light going off or a bell dinging when you get
> the answer you seek.  For me, most of the time, it is either a Homer
> Simpson "DUH" or  a 2 x 4 to the side of the head.   It's was no different
> this time.  The answer to be told soon after a few EZNEC runs.
>
> Thanks for all of your comments.
>
> Regards...Rick   W5RH
>
> On Sat, Jul 9, 2022 at 8:57 PM Rick Hiller  wrote:
>
> Loading coils used also as traps are my focus.  Alpha Delta uses what they
> call an Iso-Res  Isolation (trap) and Resonator (loading coil) in their
> antennas.   Bill Orr mentions a few antennas in his books that use them,
> but they are cookbook examples for building and nothing on the design of
> the dual function coil.
>
> Can any one provide me with a book reference or a URL etc. that might
> provide clues as 

Re: [BVARC] Field Day

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

What a 'BUMMER'! I was hoping to catch you again dozing off while calling
CQ! On a serious note, please get well soon and take care of the XYL.

I had the Delta version and it was bad! Hopefully, I am protected from the
new version going around.

NIzar K0NM

On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 10:33 AM  wrote:

> Field Day starts tomorrow for the Quad Club Field Day Event at Duhacsek
> Park in Sugar Land. Help will be needed today for setup, operating and
> teardown and everything else between. There are still many slots available
> in the operating schedule, so please don’t be shy to take a few. Sit down
> and take any open slots while there. https://tinyurl.com/ClubFieldDay2022
>
>
>
> However, it is with a very heavy heart that I have to bow out of Field Day
> this year. I am just getting over Covid and my wife is still positive. I
> need to take care of her first and eliminate the possibility of further
> spread at the Field Day site. I’m doubly sick about this, I was really
> looking forward to seeing all my old and new friends and knocking out a few
> hundred QSOs for the club.
>
>
>
> Good luck to everyone and I’ll be operating from home to add to the club’s
> aggregate points.
>
>
>
> 73,
>
>
>
> Allen R. Brier N5XZ BVARC Life Member
>
> 1515 Windloch Lane
>
> Richmond, TX 77406
>
> 713-705-4801
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Re: [BVARC] Looking for K3 radios

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

I told Allen that I will be bringing a K3 from WG5H (Curt) and one from me.

Nizar K0NM.

On Sat, May 28, 2022 at 9:39 AM ki5lic--- via BVARC  wrote:

> Good morning everybody, I hope all is well. I am sending this message out
> to see if could get a few K3 radios for Field Day. We would really
> appreciate it. If you can help out please contact me.
>
> Anthony Morones
> W5LIC
> ki5...@yahoo.com
> 713-410-3948
>
> Sent from Mail App on Android
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Re: [BVARC] W5TOM, SK

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Tom was a unique person. He was very smart and loved a good discussion.
Many a times, my wife and I would chat with him at America Buffet
restaurant, where he ate quite often with his friend Tom. He was also a
regular at the BVARC breakfast meetings. I will miss him.

Nizar K0NM

On Sun, Jan 30, 2022 at 1:32 PM orin snook via BVARC 
wrote:

>
>
> My friend and mentor Tom Morton, W5TOM died this morning. Called by his
> son Rob, who said pneumonia and covid got him with few other details as I
> cried.
>
>
>
> Tom was a retired professional photographer of years ago shooting the
> Beatles, other musicians, working for many magazines and ad layouts. I did
> get to see some of his original photos he cataloged and sold a few
> negatives of late on the internet.
>
>
>
> Kind but sarcastic soul, skilled in debate and philosophy with widely
> ranged worldly experiences. Good traits for any ham rag chew on 17 meters.
> His prepping was truncated to a last stand from behind the chimney, with
> many empty AK magazines scattered around.
>
>
>
> I was blessed to have had him as a friend to teach me the important
> aspects of life.
>
> 73 & GL in contest Tom.
>
> KB5F/mm
>
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Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

The easiest, and cheapest solution is to hang a self contained FSM a few
feet down the Drone.to get away from the PWM noise. Otherwise, you will
have to filter the noise in the FSM.

On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 10:06 AM Mark Brantana  wrote:

> Ok. So researching the available drones and addressing noise is job one.
> No doubt the smaller the drone, the noisier. Likewise, the cheaper ones
> will probably have more noise. I was hoping since everything is DC, noise
> might not be an issue. But clearly it is a key consideration. Thanks Nizar.
> Are there fixes?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 10, 2021, at 9:53 AM, Gary Sitton  wrote:
>
> 
> Nizar is right, those drone motors are 3 phase permanent magnet, brushless
> DC motors with PWM controllers which are very noisy. This would require
> sophisticated noise canceling software as well as hardware mitigation.
> Gary
>
>
> On March 10, 2021 9:21:33 AM Nizar Mullani  wrote:
>
>> Make sure the Drone electronics is quiet enough to not interfere with the
>> Field Strength Measurements.
>> Nizar K0NM
>>
>> On Mar 10, 2021, at 9:13 AM, Mark Brantana via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Considering you can buy a small drone with a camera for less than $100,
>> an amateur FSD could cost less than $200.
>>
>> https://bunnytags.com/products/mini-hd-camera-drone-pocket-quadcopter-remote-controlled-for-kids?utm_medium=cpc_source=google_campaign=Google%20Shopping=USD=EAIaIQobChMIoamGyYCm7wIVUb7ACh1nAA5OEAQYCyABEgIkAvD_BwE
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Mar 10, 2021, at 9:05 AM, Gary Sitton via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Super great idea!
>> Gary, K5AMH
>>
>>
>> On March 10, 2021 12:22:18 AM Mark Brantana via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> OK, what is an FSD? It is a Field Strength Drone. It’s an idea I am sure
>>> others have had, and I don’t expect to get around to designing or patenting
>>> such a thing. But inventions are often just the merging of new
>>> technologies, and this is not much different. I don’t see any YouTubes
>>> about this or any other reference, so here’s the idea:
>>>
>>> With all the capabilities of little drones I wonder if anyone has
>>> designed one which can carry a field strength meter and fly a grid around
>>> an antenna to evaluate antenna performance. The guts of my little Radio
>>> Shack FSM would have weighed way less than an ounce.
>>>
>>> Ideally, the field strength meter could communicate to the base through
>>> the drone transmitter, reducing weight. Software at the base could link the
>>> drone 3D location data with the FS reading. The drone would have to wait at
>>> test locations for the operator to transmit, and ideally would move to the
>>> next location. Finally, the software might be able to link with existing
>>> simulation software for comparison with theory and allow for simulation
>>> model improvement. This looks like it would take a small team to develop.
>>>
>>> This sounds like it would have many uses besides antenna evaluation,
>>> like RFI evaluation.
>>>
>>> What about it? Has anyone done this?
>>>
>>> Mark
>>> N5PRD
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Re: [BVARC] Building an FSD

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Make sure the Drone electronics is quiet enough to not interfere with the Field 
Strength Measurements. 
Nizar K0NM

> On Mar 10, 2021, at 9:13 AM, Mark Brantana via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Considering you can buy a small drone with a camera for less than $100, an 
> amateur FSD could cost less than $200. 
> https://bunnytags.com/products/mini-hd-camera-drone-pocket-quadcopter-remote-controlled-for-kids?utm_medium=cpc_source=google_campaign=Google%20Shopping=USD=EAIaIQobChMIoamGyYCm7wIVUb7ACh1nAA5OEAQYCyABEgIkAvD_BwE
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Mar 10, 2021, at 9:05 AM, Gary Sitton via BVARC  wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> Super great idea!
>> Gary, K5AMH 
>> 
>> 
>>> On March 10, 2021 12:22:18 AM Mark Brantana via BVARC  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> OK, what is an FSD? It is a Field Strength Drone. It’s an idea I am sure 
>>> others have had, and I don’t expect to get around to designing or patenting 
>>> such a thing. But inventions are often just the merging of new 
>>> technologies, and this is not much different. I don’t see any YouTubes 
>>> about this or any other reference, so here’s the idea:
>>> 
>>> With all the capabilities of little drones I wonder if anyone has designed 
>>> one which can carry a field strength meter and fly a grid around an antenna 
>>> to evaluate antenna performance. The guts of my little Radio Shack FSM 
>>> would have weighed way less than an ounce.
>>> 
>>> Ideally, the field strength meter could communicate to the base through the 
>>> drone transmitter, reducing weight. Software at the base could link the 
>>> drone 3D location data with the FS reading. The drone would have to wait at 
>>> test locations for the operator to transmit, and ideally would move to the 
>>> next location. Finally, the software might be able to link with existing 
>>> simulation software for comparison with theory and allow for simulation 
>>> model improvement. This looks like it would take a small team to develop.
>>> 
>>> This sounds like it would have many uses besides antenna evaluation, like 
>>> RFI evaluation.
>>> 
>>> What about it? Has anyone done this?
>>> 
>>> Mark
>>> N5PRD
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Re: [BVARC] QRM in new radio setup

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

No problems. Maybe, my anti viral meds for shingles may have reduced the 
impact. My doc says NO. 

Did you get yours?

> On Feb 7, 2021, at 1:39 PM, Mark Brantana via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Thank you! Any chance they would change me for the work?
> Mark 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Feb 7, 2021, at 1:36 PM, jclupp...@ussailing.net wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> Jeff Hoke was in the process of retiring and I believe he is no longer 
>> there. He was training his replacement though, his name is Gregory Young.
>>  
>> gregory.yo...@centerpointenergy.com
>> Office: 713-945-6555
>> Mobil: 832-715-0549
>>  
>> If you can get him to come out he has all the same equipment and can run a 
>> spectrum analysis that could possibly help.
>> Hope that helps.
>>  
>> Chris Luppens
>>  
>> From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Jeffrey Carson via BVARC
>> Sent: Sunday, February 7, 2021 8:49 AM
>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> Cc: Jeffrey Carson ; Mark Brantana 
>> 
>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] QRM in new radio setup
>>  
>> Hello,i have had Jeff Hoke with Centerpoint come out and remediate some 
>> noise on a pole behind my house. Very thorough and professional.
>>  
>> His contact information:  Contact Jeff by email FIRST.
>> Jeff Hoke
>> jeff.h...@centerpointenergy.com
>> 
>> Office: 713-945-6304
>> Mobile:  713-304-2728
>>  
>>  
>> On Saturday, February 6, 2021, 11:37:44 PM CST, Mark Brantana via BVARC 
>>  wrote:
>>  
>>  
>> Tonight I hooked up my little TH-F6A to the same antenna and got the same 
>> noise. I do have to test out my radio, but I am 85% convinced that it is QRM 
>> from a pole transformer located about 25 ft from the long end of my OFDP. 
>> This is a reasonably new transformer, since they replaced it about 5 years 
>> ago when the old one blew. Anyone have experience with getting the electric 
>> company to do a RFI survey?
>>  
>> On the down side, I carried my AM radio to my back yard and heard no 
>> detectable interference. This is turning into a real mystery. 
>>  
>> Mark
>> N5PRD
>> 
>> 
>> On Feb 3, 2021, at 6:55 PM, Gus Bernard via BVARC  wrote:
>>  
>> What Rick says.  Then try taking it portable, away from the QTH and power 
>> lines.
>>  
>> Gus, K5GMB
>>  
>> On Sun, Jan 31, 2021 at 7:33 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC  
>> wrote:
>> I am reaching out for ideas on a radio issue. I have installed an IC-745 
>> Icom with an MFJ-2010 offset fed dipole. The power supply is a 20A MegaWatt 
>> switching power supply, which is located right next to the radio. The 
>> antenna is under some high power-lines with the long leg 90 degrees to the 
>> power-lines. I used my nanoVNA to study the band SWR response, and 
>> everything looks reasonable, though some small adjustments may need to be 
>> made. Nothing is grounded as yet.
>>  
>> Here’s my problem. I am only attempting to receive at this time and I get 
>> consistent QRM white noise across all bands to the point where I can barely 
>> pick out some voices, etc. 
>>  
>> I am confident that the antenna is properly connected due to my antenna 
>> study.
>> I don’t believe the power lines are an issue, since the problem would likely 
>> be more isolated show up as birdies at certain frequencies.
>> The radio settings seem to all be correct according to the manual.
>> Lack of grounding, but again the white noise is generally consistant across 
>> the spectrum. Still, this could be the problem.
>> I have turned off my computer, so there no QRM from its power supply.
>> It does not help to have the switching power supply right next to the radio, 
>> but other users give good reports on this model and no QRM issues are 
>> mentioned.
>> I tried the radio at different times of the day on 20-m voice band, with the 
>> same noisy result.
>> It could be the net result of a large number of small device transformers, 
>> but I doubt it.
>> I turned off the wifi, and still no change.
>>  
>> Hmm… I am a little stumped. Any thoughts or ideas? Personal experiences?
>>  
>> Mark
>> N5PRD
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Re: [BVARC] N5XZ North American QSO Party, SSB - January

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Jim,

Allen has been the world champ for 10-10 contest on phone -several times. 

Nizar K0NM. 

> On Jan 17, 2021, at 10:07 AM, KE8G via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> Great score for the time put in!
> 
> Didn't know you owned a microphone!!
> 
> 73 de Jim - KE8G 
> 
>> On Sun, Jan 17, 2021, 9:26 AM Scott Medbury via BVARC  
>> wrote:
>> I was only on for 4 1/2 hours and had 67 Q's and 27 multipliers. Glad to 
>> catch you on 40 Al. 
>> 
>> Scott KD5FBA
>> 
>>> On Sun, Jan 17, 2021, 2:14 AM Allen Brier via BVARC  wrote:
>>> North American QSO Party, SSB - January
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Call: N5XZ
>>> 
>>> Operator(s): N5XZ
>>> 
>>> Station: N5XZ
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Class: Single Op LP
>>> 
>>> QTH: Texas
>>> 
>>> Operating Time (hrs): 2:35
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Summary:
>>> 
>>> Band  QSOs  Mults
>>> 
>>> ---
>>> 
>>>   160:  
>>> 
>>>80:  
>>> 
>>>40:  30047
>>> 
>>>20:  
>>> 
>>>15:  
>>> 
>>>10:  
>>> 
>>> ---
>>> 
>>> Total:  30047  Total Score = 14,100
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Club: Florida Contest Group
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Team: OJ-3
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Comments:
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Normally I get on a TDXS Team but George, K5KG (a TDXS member also) asked 
>>> me to
>>> 
>>> run for the Florida Contest Group to help make a full team. I wasn't 
>>> planning to
>>> 
>>> operate more than about an hour, but it was just so much damn fun running 
>>> that I
>>> 
>>> worked almost 2-1/2 hours and hardly even moved my dial! I even hit the 
>>> magical
>>> 
>>> 300Q/hr mark for a few minutes! Conditions on 40 were just great here and 
>>> glad
>>> 
>>> to be back in the saddle again with a decent antenna!
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Rig: K3/P3
>>> 
>>> Ant: SteppIR DB-32 2-el @ 72 feet
>>> 
>>> S/W: N1MM+ (what else?)
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> North American QSO Party - SSB - 2021-01-16 1800Z to 2021-01-17 0600Z - 302
>>> 
>>> QSOs
>>> 
>>> N5XZ Runs >10 QSOs: for computer named: DESKTOP-E6BHHV4
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> 2021-01-16 2359 - 0145Z,7181 kHz, 256 Qs, 144.9/hr N5XZ
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> N5XZ Max Rates:
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> 2021-01-17 0012Z - 5.0 per minute  (1 minute(s)), 300 per hour 
>>> 
>>> 2021-01-17 0020Z - 3.7 per minute  (10 minute(s)), 222 per hour 
>>> 
>>> 2021-01-17 0106Z - 2.8 per minute  (60 minute(s)), 165 per hour
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
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>>>  
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
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>>> 
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>>> 
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>>> 
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>>> 
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Re: [BVARC] N5XZ North American QSO Party, SSB - January

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Nice score Allen. 

> On Jan 17, 2021, at 2:14 AM, Allen Brier via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> North American QSO Party, SSB - January
>  
> Call: N5XZ
> Operator(s): N5XZ
> Station: N5XZ
>  
> Class: Single Op LP
> QTH: Texas
> Operating Time (hrs): 2:35
>  
> Summary:
> Band  QSOs  Mults
> ---
>   160:  
>80:  
>40:  30047
>20:  
>15:  
>10:  
> ---
> Total:  30047  Total Score = 14,100
>  
> Club: Florida Contest Group
>  
> Team: OJ-3
>  
> Comments:
>  
> Normally I get on a TDXS Team but George, K5KG (a TDXS member also) asked me 
> to
> run for the Florida Contest Group to help make a full team. I wasn't planning 
> to
> operate more than about an hour, but it was just so much damn fun running 
> that I
> worked almost 2-1/2 hours and hardly even moved my dial! I even hit the 
> magical
> 300Q/hr mark for a few minutes! Conditions on 40 were just great here and glad
> to be back in the saddle again with a decent antenna!
>  
> Rig: K3/P3
> Ant: SteppIR DB-32 2-el @ 72 feet
> S/W: N1MM+ (what else?)
>  
> North American QSO Party - SSB - 2021-01-16 1800Z to 2021-01-17 0600Z - 302
> QSOs
> N5XZ Runs >10 QSOs: for computer named: DESKTOP-E6BHHV4
>  
> 2021-01-16 2359 - 0145Z,7181 kHz, 256 Qs, 144.9/hr N5XZ
>  
> N5XZ Max Rates:
>  
> 2021-01-17 0012Z - 5.0 per minute  (1 minute(s)), 300 per hour 
> 2021-01-17 0020Z - 3.7 per minute  (10 minute(s)), 222 per hour 
> 2021-01-17 0106Z - 2.8 per minute  (60 minute(s)), 165 per hour
>  
>  
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>  
>  
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Re: [BVARC] zoom meetings - ECHO

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Gailen,

Talk about a voice from the past! It is great to hear from you. Not only are 
you a life member but you are a past President of BVARC. 

E-mail me at mull...@tlite.com so we can catchup on what has been happening. 

Nizar K0NM. 


> On Jan 12, 2021, at 2:10 PM, Gailen Marshall via BVARC  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Marty - please add me to the link list. I am a BVARC Life Member living in MS 
> and would love to join the mtg on Thurs night. Best wishes and 73, gailen 
> marshall N5GDM
> 
>> On Tue, Jan 12, 2021 at 12:15 PM Martin Blaise via BVARC  
>> wrote:
>> If anyone wants to attend they are welcome. Let (AG5T) me know and I will 
>> add you to the link when it's sent out. Our meetings are informal and 
>> usually have a short presentation. Thanks. Marty, AG5T (2nd Monday month 7 
>> pm)
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Re: [BVARC] Machine Shop

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Talk to Phil W2OZB. His brother is good at machining. 

> On Dec 31, 2020, at 2:23 PM, Allen Brier via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> Who is the BVARCer or TDXSer who has or works in a machine shop?
>  
> Allen R. Brier N5XZ
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Re: [BVARC] N5XZ ARRL Sweepstakes Contest, CW - 2020

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Jim,

I had family events that took precedence over my contesting. But, I did take my 
TS-480 remote with me. I heard you calling CQ on 40 meters and called you 
several times but you could not hear me. In fact, I only worked a few stations 
and gave up after a couple of hours. When I got back home, I found my amp had 
tripped and my remote was QRP with 5 watts instead of 700 watts. No one could 
hear me on 40 meters with the high noise level snd 5 watts. I finally got about 
one hour of mostly S+P operation done from home on 20 meters on Sunday and 
worked N5XZ. 

Nizar K0NM

> On Nov 9, 2020, at 6:44 PM, KE8G via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> Allen & Nizar... I worked Allen, but never heard Nizar on the air.  I was 
> able to work 83 of the 84 sections, missing NorthWest Territories (NT)  with 
> over 750 QSOs, a fun time!!
> 
> I'll be back in Houston early next month, maybe Covid will calm down and we 
> can get together.  I know, wishful thinking on my part!!
> 
> 73 de Jim - KE8G
> 
>> On Mon, Nov 9, 2020 at 11:55 AM Nizar Mullani via BVARC  
>> wrote:
>> Thanks for the QSO Allen. 
>> Nizar K0NM
>> 
>>> On Mon, Nov 9, 2020 at 10:05 AM Allen Brier via BVARC  
>>> wrote:
>>> ARRL Sweepstakes Contest, CW - 2020
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Call: N5XZ
>>> 
>>> Operator(s): N5XZ
>>> 
>>> Station: N5XZ
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Class: Single Op LP
>>> 
>>> QTH: TX
>>> 
>>> Operating Time (hrs): 4:55
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Summary:
>>> 
>>> Band  QSOs
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   160:
>>> 
>>>80:6
>>> 
>>>40:  111
>>> 
>>>20:  198
>>> 
>>>15:
>>> 
>>>10:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Total:  315  Sections = 73  Total Score = 45,990
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Club: Texas DX Society
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Comments:
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Part time effort yields part time results.
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Rig: K3/P3
>>> 
>>> Ant: Hy-Gain Hitower Vertical
>>> 
>>> S/W: N1MM+
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> ARRL Sweepstakes CW (November) - 2020-11-07 2100Z to 2020-11-09 0300Z - 316 
>>> QSOs N5XZ Runs >10 QSOs: for computer named: DESKTOP-E6BHHV4
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> 2020-11-08 0807 - 0912Z,7032 kHz, 64 Qs, 59.6/hr N5XZ
>>> 
>>> 2020-11-08 1338 - 1346Z,7034 kHz, 13 Qs, 99.4/hr N5XZ
>>> 
>>> 2020-11-08 1555 - 1618Z,   14039 kHz, 38 Qs, 98.1/hr N5XZ
>>> 
>>> 2020-11-08 1631 - 2154Z,   14041 kHz, 34 Qs, 6.3/hr N5XZ
>>> 
>>> 2020-11-08 2202 - 2233Z,   14034 kHz, 57 Qs, 111.4/hr N5XZ
>>> 
>>> 2020-11-08 2237 - 2319Z,   14034 kHz, 62 Qs, 88.1/hr N5XZ
>>> 
>>> 2020-11-08 2323 - 2332Z,7034 kHz, 18 Qs, 114.7/hr N5XZ
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
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>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
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>>> 
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>>> 
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>>> 
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>>> 
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Re: [BVARC] N5XZ ARRL Sweepstakes Contest, CW - 2020

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Thanks for the QSO Allen.
Nizar K0NM

On Mon, Nov 9, 2020 at 10:05 AM Allen Brier via BVARC 
wrote:

> ARRL Sweepstakes Contest, CW - 2020
>
>
>
> Call: N5XZ
>
> Operator(s): N5XZ
>
> Station: N5XZ
>
>
>
> Class: Single Op LP
>
> QTH: TX
>
> Operating Time (hrs): 4:55
>
>
>
> Summary:
>
> Band  QSOs
>
> 
>
>   160:
>
>80:6
>
>40:  111
>
>20:  198
>
>15:
>
>10:
>
> 
>
> Total:  315  Sections = 73  Total Score = 45,990
>
>
>
> Club: Texas DX Society
>
>
>
> Comments:
>
>
>
> Part time effort yields part time results.
>
>
>
> Rig: K3/P3
>
> Ant: Hy-Gain Hitower Vertical
>
> S/W: N1MM+
>
>
>
> ARRL Sweepstakes CW (November) - 2020-11-07 2100Z to 2020-11-09 0300Z -
> 316 QSOs N5XZ Runs >10 QSOs: for computer named: DESKTOP-E6BHHV4
>
>
>
> 2020-11-08 0807 - 0912Z,7032 kHz, 64 Qs, 59.6/hr N5XZ
>
> 2020-11-08 1338 - 1346Z,7034 kHz, 13 Qs, 99.4/hr N5XZ
>
> 2020-11-08 1555 - 1618Z,   14039 kHz, 38 Qs, 98.1/hr N5XZ
>
> 2020-11-08 1631 - 2154Z,   14041 kHz, 34 Qs, 6.3/hr N5XZ
>
> 2020-11-08 2202 - 2233Z,   14034 kHz, 57 Qs, 111.4/hr N5XZ
>
> 2020-11-08 2237 - 2319Z,   14034 kHz, 62 Qs, 88.1/hr N5XZ
>
> 2020-11-08 2323 - 2332Z,7034 kHz, 18 Qs, 114.7/hr N5XZ
>
>
>
>
>
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>
>
>
>
>
> *Allen R. Brier N5XZ*
>
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>
> *Richmond, TX 77406*
>
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>
>
>
>
> 
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Re: [BVARC] OT: Cable modem and router recommendations

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Dave,

I have replaced the RRC boxes at both ends of my remotes. I have also reloaded 
the RRC software in the RRC. No Change. 

I have systematically replaced power supplies, rigs etc at both ends. I even 
used a different computer at home. No Change. 

At one point, I thought it may be caused by feedback into the rig at the ranch. 
So, I removed the amp. No Change. 

I have two coax cables feeding the 80m or the 10-40m antennas. I have removed 
one or the other to reduce feedback. No Change. 

I have reduced the power output in the rig at the ranch. No Change. 

The only things left for me are the modem/router I use for internet service at 
the ranch and my internet service at home. I will replace these to see if they 
are a problem. 

I have operated my remotes for several years without problems. This problem 
started about three months ago without my making any changes to the rigs at 
home and remote sites. 

Nizar

> On Oct 12, 2020, at 9:38 PM, D. Howard Bingham via BVARC  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> ATT-UVerse has been using Motorola Modems for ages, on occasion when my 
> U-Verse has problems that were un-solveable ny phone (On rare occasion when 
> they didn't send a technician out.)  
> 
> they shipped a NEW MOTOROLA MODEM on "Next Day FedEx" if they couldn't make a 
> service call the next day.
> 
> D. Howard Bingham
> 
> ke5apj
> 
> ---
> 
> On 10/12/2020 2:45 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote:
>> The newer high speed Motorola cable modem will be much better than the one 
>> you have now.  I have the same model and plan an upgrade soon. Do NOT rent a 
>> Comcast modem, they are junk!!
>> 73, Gary K5AMH 
>> 
>> On October 12, 2020 1:58:21 PM Allen Brier via BVARC  wrote:
>> 
>>> I am starting to have service dropouts every afternoon (weird) with Comcast 
>>> and am thinking maybe I need to replace may more than a decade old cable 
>>> modem and router. I currently have a Motorola SUFboad SB6141 cable modem 
>>> and a Netgear N900 Dual Band Gigabit router. I seem to have these dropouts 
>>> between noon and 3pm every day. Anyone else having this problem with 
>>> Comcast?
>>>  
>>> Anyway I think maybe it is time to upgrade my equipment so looking for 
>>> recommendations.
>>>  
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Re: [BVARC] OT: Cable modem and router recommendations

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Allen,

Welcome to the club! Comcast has had problems recently with data dropouts
and delays.

I have had issues with my remotes for about three months. have swapped out
EVERYTHING at both ends but the problem still persists. So, I am convinced
that the quality of the Internet service is the culprit. My CW has been
getting corrupted when I use N1MM to send CW to my ranch rig. I can listen
in on my home rig on what is being transmitted. However, when Chris, N8AI,
connects to it, he has no problems. He can ragchew either with a paddle or
a CW engine and no dropouts.

About a year ago, Chris, N8AI, was getting into data drops with his Xfinity
service. When you run speedtest, the service is in excess of 50 mbps. But,
he was still getting problems. One problem was data drops.It was fixed by
running a direct cable to the router rather than going with wifi
connection. The second problem may have been related to certain settings in
the Xfinity routers that channel more speed to streaming video than to
standard data use like we need for our rigs. I believe that someone at the
top engineering level must have put Chris's connection at a higher priority
to get away from data drops.

I used to run my remote station with less than 1 Mbs data rates. Now, even
with 15 Mbs, I have data being corrupted. Instead of sending K0NM, I have
heard K9MT, K0MT, etc. I have reached the point where I am totally
frustrated. So, if anyone comes up with an answer, please let me know.

Nizar K0NM



On Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 1:58 PM Allen Brier via BVARC 
wrote:

> I am starting to have service dropouts every afternoon (weird) with
> Comcast and am thinking maybe I need to replace may more than a decade old
> cable modem and router. I currently have a Motorola SUFboad SB6141 cable
> modem and a Netgear N900 Dual Band Gigabit router. I seem to have these
> dropouts between noon and 3pm every day. Anyone else having this problem
> with Comcast?
>
>
>
> Anyway I think maybe it is time to upgrade my equipment so looking for
> recommendations.
>
>
>
> *Allen R. Brier N5XZ*
>
> *1515 Windloch Lane*
>
> *Richmond, TX 77406*
>
> *713-705-4801*
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] Test msg

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RR

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Re: [BVARC] K5DX/50 CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1900Z Oct 7

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

I am starting to miss our Field Days. 

> On Oct 7, 2020, at 3:17 PM, n5xz via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> Ya well I see how big you set your font to!
> 
> 73 Allen N5XZ 
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
> 
> 
>  Original message 
> From: KE8G 
> Date: 10/7/20 3:06 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: tdxs , ctd...@lists.kkn.net, Allen Brier N5XZ 
> 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] K5DX/50 CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1900Z Oct 7
> 
> Hi Allen,
> Remember, you are getting older... you probably fell asleep at the keyboard!!
> 
> 73 de Jim - KE8G
> 
>> On Wed, Oct 7, 2020 at 4:05 PM Allen Brier via BVARC  wrote:
>> CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1900Z Oct 7
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Call: K5DX/50
>> 
>> Operator(s): N5XZ
>> 
>> Station: N5XZ
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Class: Single Op LP
>> 
>> QTH: TEXAS
>> 
>> Operating Time (hrs): 1.0
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Summary:
>> 
>> Band  QSOs
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>   160:   
>> 
>>80:   
>> 
>>40:   
>> 
>>20:  74
>> 
>>15:   
>> 
>>10:   
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Total:  74  Mults = 74  Total Score = 5,476
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Club: Texas DX Society
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Comments:
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> I don't know what happened. I had a great start...then it all went to
>> 
>> %^&$*&!
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Next time.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Texas DX Society 50th Anniversary Special Event Station.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> CU at 0300Z
>> 
>>  
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Posted using 3830 Score Submittal Forms at: http://www.3830scores.com/
>> 
>>  
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Allen R. Brier N5XZ
>> 
>> 1515 Windloch Lane
>> 
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>> 
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>> 
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Re: [BVARC] K5DX/50 CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1900Z Oct 7

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

That is TOO funny Jim! I actually have a picture of him calling CQ while
asleep.

On Wed, Oct 7, 2020 at 3:07 PM KE8G via BVARC  wrote:

> Hi Allen,
> Remember, you are getting older... you probably fell asleep at the
> keyboard!!
>
> 73 de Jim - KE8G
>
> On Wed, Oct 7, 2020 at 4:05 PM Allen Brier via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1900Z Oct 7
>>
>>
>>
>> Call: K5DX/50
>>
>> Operator(s): N5XZ
>>
>> Station: N5XZ
>>
>>
>>
>> Class: Single Op LP
>>
>> QTH: TEXAS
>>
>> Operating Time (hrs): 1.0
>>
>>
>>
>> Summary:
>>
>> Band  QSOs
>>
>> 
>>
>>   160:
>>
>>80:
>>
>>40:
>>
>>20:  74
>>
>>15:
>>
>>10:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Total:  74  Mults = 74  Total Score = 5,476
>>
>>
>>
>> Club: Texas DX Society
>>
>>
>>
>> Comments:
>>
>>
>>
>> I don't know what happened. I had a great start...then it all went to
>>
>> %^&$*&!
>>
>>
>>
>> Next time.
>>
>>
>>
>> Texas DX Society 50th Anniversary Special Event Station.
>>
>>
>>
>> CU at 0300Z
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Posted using 3830 Score Submittal Forms at: http://www.3830scores.com/
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *Allen R. Brier N5XZ*
>>
>> *1515 Windloch Lane*
>>
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>>
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>>
>>
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[BVARC] K0NM TQP score

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

I activated WHAR from the ranch and FBEN from home. The ranch remote has 
problems with distorted CW being sent and so I was limited to 20 and 40 meters 
operation. Here is the WHAR score. 

A lot of people I worked probably don’t use a logging program. There were a LOT 
of dupes. 

Nizar

   Texas QSO Party - 2020

Call: K0NM/WHAR
Operator(s): K0NM
Station: K0NM

Class: SO CW HP
QTH: Texas
Operating Time (hrs): 5
Remote Operation

Summary:
Band  CW Qs  Ph Qs  Dig Qs

 160:1  
  80:   20  
  40:  160  
  20:  131  
  15:   
  10:   
   6:   
   2:   
 UHF:   

Total:  312 0   0  Mults = 79  Total Score = 73,707

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Re: [BVARC] Stir Crazy

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Keep them coming Roy. 

> On Aug 30, 2020, at 4:00 PM, Roy Storey via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> After the hurricane, little Johnny was on the lawn talking with some friends. 
> One friend asked "So how did your family survive the hurricane?" 
> 
> Johnny answered. "WellOur mud hut got washed away and so did I. As I made 
> my way back home, I could see the family was rebuilding. Suddenly, this white 
> powder came out of the sky and coated all the construction."
> 
> "So what's wrong with that?" another asked.
>  
> "When I finally got home, I found all my uncles and ants were dead!"
> 
> (SorryToo much time in exile).
> 
> Roy W5TKZ -- 73
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Re: [BVARC] WB5TKI is now W9LCQ

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Bravo Doug. Glad to hear that you will be continuing the legacy of your
father.

K0NM Nizar

On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 9:54 AM Doug Seyler via BVARC 
wrote:

> After 46 years as WB5TKI I have changes to my father’s call sign, W9LCQ,
> Jay K. Seyler. I grew up with ham radio in the household, and Morse code
> was a second language, so it is right that I should revive the call.
>
>
>
> 73
>
>
>
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Re: [BVARC] SSB contest today starting at 1 pm.

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

10 meters was open to NC and VA an hour ago. 
NIZ TX

> On Aug 15, 2020, at 11:46 AM, John Chauvin  wrote:
> 
> 
> 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] SSB contest today starting at 1 pm.

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

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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Re: [BVARC] Rag chew net

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Rick,

I thought about making some smartalec comment about your mistake, but I
realized that I am much older than you and probably susceptible to more of
these mistakes than you. So, I put myself on MUTE!

Nizar

On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 8:07 AM Larry Riendeau via BVARC 
wrote:

> I think that’s now listed as a symptom of Covid-19 
>
> k5ler
> Larry Riendeau
>
> On Aug 13, 2020, at 21:56, Terry Leatherland via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> I think I did that last year ☹️
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 13, 2020, at 8:18 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> 
> "Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair"
>
> --
> *From:* BVARC  on behalf of Ron Bosch via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org>
> *Sent:* Thursday, August 13, 2020 7:23 PM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> *Cc:* Ron Bosch 
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Rag chew net
>
> Rick,
> Wouldn't that also be a PEBRAC error?
>
> Ron
>
> On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 7:12 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>
> 5 mins agoHave been waiting for the Rag Chew net to start.   Even
> called out to see who was there.  No answers.   Then I realized it was
> Thursday.   Hi.
> A class 1   “ ID 10 T “ error.
> C y’all next Wednesday
> W5RH
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[BVARC] Fwd: [cwops] Join us for the 'Slow CWT' tonight.

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Ken Bell 
> Date: August 12, 2020 at 1:55:40 PM CDT
> To: m...@cwops.groups.io
> Subject: Re:  [cwops] Join us for the 'Slow CWT' tonight.
> 
> 
> Hi
> 
> For the benefit of anyone who did not understand that 'The first 15 minutes 
> of the 0300 CWT' actually takes place concurrently with the 0300 CWT, and to 
> make sure we are all on the same page, 0300 - 0315 Geenwich Mean Time August 
> 13, (this is the night CWT in the US) we will again be hosting the 'Slow 
> CWT'.  
> 
> Some advisors will be running 20-25wpm with lots of farnsworth and hoping to 
> catch students and anyone else who might be a little rusty or just like to 
> work a slow station.  If you are just starting out or if slow is your thing, 
> feel free to hunt us between 7.100 and 7.115mhz for the first 15 minutes of 
> the 0300 session.   Mistakes are expected and will happen.  No harm, no foul. 
>  If you are mentor type, and want to help students learn, then feel free to 
> run with us.   
> 
> 
> A post in this thread covers the exchange. 
> 
> Best regards, 
> -- 
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Re: [BVARC] Comment: the Current Virtual Hamfest

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Does the the permitted radiated power limit for hams apply to dummy loads? 

Nizar K0NM. 

> On Aug 8, 2020, at 10:16 PM, Chris Luppens via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Could actual location make a difference. Pieces are in different countries. 
> 
> Typos Compliments of iPhone
> Chris Luppens
> 
> 
>>> On Aug 8, 2020, at 10:12 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> Hamfest is pretty good so far.I did notice on the Expert Amplifier video 
>> that they demo'd the 1.5K amp into a dummy load, of course, and they got 
>> 1500 watts out on 30 meters (10 MHz).
>> 
>> 1500 on 30   Not sure they knew what they were doing.
>> 
>> RH
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[BVARC] K0NM NAQPCW Aug 2020 score

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

The low bands were really noisy early in the evening. Had I known that the low 
bands would get quieter around midnight, I would have taken a break early and 
saved some time. Instead I ran out of time when the low bands were less noisy. 
A rookie mistake for sure. Fortunately, I followed Dave’s advice and jumped on 
10 and 15 meters at the start and picked up some needed multipliers. Also, 
tuned my home antenna for 160 meters and added some more multipliers. 

Summary:
Band  QSOs  Mults
---
 160:6 5
  80:  10235
  40:  30046
  20:  34247
  15:   4719
  10:3 2
---
Total:  800   154  
Total Score = 123,200

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Re: [BVARC] K5IZO IARU HF 2020

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Great score John. You caught me by surprise when you called me at 26 wpm speed. 
You used to send your call at about 22 wpm. A few more contests and you will be 
sending at 30 wpm. 

Nizar

> On Jul 12, 2020, at 6:33 PM, John Chauvin via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> YB
> 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 = 404
> Total Points = 82,644
> 
>  Band   CW   Phone Dig   Total   %
>80  1600   164
>4013600 136  34
>2022500 225  56
>15  2700   277
> _
>   Total 4040   0  404100
> 
> Will post to 3830 & ARRL when I return to Big H.
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> 
> Tnx es 73
> de John, K5IZO
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Re: [BVARC] Field Day Inter-club Competition

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

John,

Did you file your score with 3830scores ?
Nizar

> On Jul 3, 2020, at 11:39 AM, John Chauvin via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> 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   0 210  48
> 
>15   55   0   0  55  13
> 
>10   74   0   0  74  17
> 
> --   - ---   - ---
> 
>  Total 438   0   0 438 100
> 
> 
> 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 73
> de John
> 
> 
> 
> On Sunday, June 21, 2020, 04:11:40 PM CDT, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> 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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> 
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[BVARC] FD operation with 1D and 1E

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

1D operation rules state that contacts between 1D stations do not count. 

1E operation rules state that ALL contacts, including those with 1D stations, 
count for points. 

Does anyone have any feelings for what percentage of operators will be 
operating 1D during FD? My gestimate is between 20 and 40% of the operators 
will be operating 1D. That is a lot of QSO’s for no points. It may be 
worthwhile to borrow a generator and operate 1E during FD. 

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[BVARC] Fwd: [DFWContest] Virtual Ham Convention in Early August

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Date: Thu, Jun 18, 2020 at 3:09 PM
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A sign of things to come :)

Please forward a message to all of your ham friends to go to the
official Expo website at www.qsotodayhamexpo.com to learn more and to
also register.  Our Expo is free for attendees because exhibitors who
buy booths are funding our platform.  It is important to have as many
attendees as possible to make this event a success.

Thanks again for signing up and sharing!

73,

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Re: [BVARC] SO2R Calssification

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Thanks Ron. It makes perfect sense. 
 Nizar

> On Jun 14, 2020, at 2:44 PM, ron.l...@gmail.com wrote:
> 
> 
> According to ARRL Field Day Rule 4
>  
> 4. Entry Categories: Field Day entries are classified according to the 
> maximum number of simultaneously transmitted signals".  
>  
> From the N1MM  Manual – Single operator Contesting 
> https://n1mmwp.hamdocs.com/manual-operating/single-operator-contesting/
> “Single Operator 2 Radio (aka SO2R) is an operating technique that when done 
> properly, can add many extra QSOs and multipliers to your log. This is 
> accomplished by increasing your efficiency during slow times, for example, 
> when you are CQing on one radio, but getting few answers. Efficiency is 
> increased by listening on a 2nd radio while you are transmitting on the 1st 
> radio. On the 2nd radio you are scanning the bands for needed QSOs and 
> multipliers. If you find a new station to work on the 2nd radio, you leave it 
> staged on the 2nd Entry Window until you get a free moment to work this 
> station. Even adding a few QSOs an hour will greatly boost your score."
>  
> In SO2R, you are only transmitting simultaneously on one radio.  In the 
> second reference the highlighted passage is the key statement, “Listening on 
> a 2nd radio while you are transmitting on the first. Still only one 
> simultaneously transmitted signal. Hence the correct classification for Nizar 
> is either 1D or 1E
>  
> Still just one operator
>  
>  
> Regards,
>  
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Re: [BVARC] 2020 Field Day "Sign-up" List

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

If I operate SO2R, does that pout me in 2 rigs mode?

> On Jun 14, 2020, at 8:13 AM, Nizar Mullani  wrote:
> 
> 
> What is the difference in scoring during FD between 1D and 1E? If I operate, 
> does that put me in a 2D or 2E category?
> Nizar K0NM. 
> 
>>> On Jun 14, 2020, at 7:17 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> DittoW5RH
>> 
>>  Virus-free. www.avast.com
>> 
>>> On Sun, Jun 14, 2020 at 7:12 AM Shawn McCoy via BVARC  
>>> wrote:
>>> The sheet is read-only for me.
>>> 
>>> Shawn
>>> 
 On Sun, Jun 14, 2020 at 4:40 AM Allen Brier via BVARC  
 wrote:
 Mike, N5VCX suggested I put together a sort of “sign-up” list for all 2020 
 Field Day participants to fill out (voluntarily) to indicate what you plan 
 to do during the event. Please go to https://rb.gy/odoqot to let us all 
 know where you will be, how you plan to operate, club, rig, class, etc.
 
  
 
 TDXS members, the information given to Les has already been populated in 
 the spreadsheet. If you would like to add more, please feel free to do so. 
 Also, please copy and send to other members and cross-post (to new KARS 
 reflector, etc.).
 
  
 
 73,
 
  
 
 Allen R. Brier N5XZ
 
 1515 Windloch Lane
 
 Richmond, TX 77406
 
  
 
 
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Re: [BVARC] 2020 Field Day "Sign-up" List

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

What is the difference in scoring during FD between 1D and 1E? If I operate, 
does that put me in a 2D or 2E category?
Nizar K0NM. 

> On Jun 14, 2020, at 7:17 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> DittoW5RH
> 
>   Virus-free. www.avast.com
> 
>> On Sun, Jun 14, 2020 at 7:12 AM Shawn McCoy via BVARC  
>> wrote:
>> The sheet is read-only for me.
>> 
>> Shawn
>> 
>>> On Sun, Jun 14, 2020 at 4:40 AM Allen Brier via BVARC  
>>> wrote:
>>> Mike, N5VCX suggested I put together a sort of “sign-up” list for all 2020 
>>> Field Day participants to fill out (voluntarily) to indicate what you plan 
>>> to do during the event. Please go to https://rb.gy/odoqot to let us all 
>>> know where you will be, how you plan to operate, club, rig, class, etc.
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> TDXS members, the information given to Les has already been populated in 
>>> the spreadsheet. If you would like to add more, please feel free to do so. 
>>> Also, please copy and send to other members and cross-post (to new KARS 
>>> reflector, etc.).
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Allen R. Brier N5XZ
>>> 
>>> 1515 Windloch Lane
>>> 
>>> Richmond, TX 77406
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [BVARC] K0NM WPX score

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Beautiful! Beats the heck out of sitting for 24 hours listening to ditd dats. 

> On May 31, 2020, at 9:43 PM, Curt Fletcher via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Awesome Nizar, top operating.
> 
> Here is my WPX 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On May 31, 2020, at 8:32 PM, Nizar Mullani via BVARC  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> Getting better. 
>> Call: K0NM
>> Operator(s): K0NM
>> Station: K0NM
>> 
>> Class: SOAB HP
>> QTH: Texas
>> Operating Time (hrs): 25:37
>> Radios: SO2R
>> Remote Operation
>> 
>> Summary:
>> Band  QSOs
>> 
>>  160: 
>>   80:   63
>>   40:  506
>>   20:  627
>>   15:  110
>>   10:   59
>> 
>> Total: 1365  Prefixes = 520  Total Score = 1,318,720
>> 
>> Club: Texas DX Society
>> 
>> Comments:
>> 
>> Best Score Yet in WPX. Dave,K5GN, told me to RUN and I did. Family issues 
>> kept
>> me away for about 7 hours on Sunday. Also had some problems with remote not
>> sending CW correctly on 40 and 80 meters. So, had to transmit on the home rig
>> with 600 watts and listen on the ranch radio. Did not find out about the
>> problems on 40 and 80 till the second day. This explains why I had such poor
>> luck on these two bands on the first day. 
>> 
>> But, I cannot complain. Nizar K0NM
>> 
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[BVARC] K0NM WPX score

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Getting better. 
Call: K0NM
Operator(s): K0NM
Station: K0NM

Class: SOAB HP
QTH: Texas
Operating Time (hrs): 25:37
Radios: SO2R
Remote Operation

Summary:
Band  QSOs

 160: 
  80:   63
  40:  506
  20:  627
  15:  110
  10:   59

Total: 1365  Prefixes = 520  Total Score = 1,318,720

Club: Texas DX Society

Comments:

Best Score Yet in WPX. Dave,K5GN, told me to RUN and I did. Family issues kept
me away for about 7 hours on Sunday. Also had some problems with remote not
sending CW correctly on 40 and 80 meters. So, had to transmit on the home rig
with 600 watts and listen on the ranch radio. Did not find out about the
problems on 40 and 80 till the second day. This explains why I had such poor
luck on these two bands on the first day. 

But, I cannot complain. Nizar K0NM


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Re: [BVARC] SGC-230 remote antenna tuner for sale

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Glen,

I will buy it. Always wanted one. 

Nizar K0NM. 

> On May 17, 2020, at 1:45 PM, Glen Jenkins via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi BVARC Members
> I have For Sale: SGC-230 and SGC 54-63 SmartLock.
> The SG-230 Smartuner is Weatherproof for outdoor /indoor installation. 
> The Smartuner senses RF when you transmit from your transceiver and 
> automatically finds the best SWR match to your antenna. 
> This unit works with ANY radio and most ANY antenna and requires NO special 
> interface, making it the most versatile tuning product available.
> The SGC 54-63 SmartLock is a hard to find accessory that is a 3.25"x2.5"x1" 
> indoor remote control box for the SGC-230 with a 'Tuned' and 'Tune Locked' 
> LED, Switch for 'Normal' and 'Tune Lock' and a 'Reset' button with cable to 
> the SGC-230. Picture of the SmartLock outside, internals and the Serial 
> Number for the Smartuner are available, just email me for them at 
> wb4...@pipeline.com
> Asking $375 Check Packed and Shipped in Texas or pay by PayPal for $391.80 to 
> cover PayPal fees, nets $375.
> I am now living in Austin.  BVARC Life Member, WB4KTF, Glen Jenkins
> Mobile Phone: 832-594-4054
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Field Day 2020

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Allen and the FD group,

One option would be to operate the FD at the chosen site and include the 
ability for one or more radios to be operated remotely. Those who are in the 
low risk group for complications from the virus can operate from the FD site. 
Those in the high risk group can operate the remote station from home. This 
will reduce the crowding at the FD site and also allow better separation of the 
operators. Our high risk group members can operate safely from home. 

I am not sure how this mode of operation will be classified by the ARRL, but, 
all the radios can still be operated on generators and will be located at the 
same site. 

Nizar K0NM. 

> On May 2, 2020, at 12:37 PM, Allen Brier via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> I attended the BVARC BOD meeting this morning. When the discussion of Field 
> Day came up, there were several ideas floated:
> Setting up one or more stations at the FD site to operate remotely. 
> (Scheduling using real-time Google Sheets). The problem would be turning 
> antennas, but a skeleton crew could be there to make adjustments.
> Setting up one or more member stations to operate remotely using club call. 
> (Scheduling using real-time Google Sheets)
> All stations operating separately with their own calls to combine as an 
> aggregate club score. Perhaps find a way for software to broadcast data to be 
> monitored in real-time to view by all. This is already possible for a number 
> of contests, but at present, Field Day is not one of them. N1MM has this 
> capability.
> Member stations operating with their own call at home with new class (1X) for 
> a club aggregate score; [not sure if we could get ARRL and logging software 
> writers to go this way, though]
> Other ideas???
> I have a concern that even if we are a go for Field Day at the site, we will 
> have a reduced turnout because people are still afraid to go out in public 
> and be in close quarters. Thoughts?
> 
> I think there will be a Zoom meeting set up for next Saturday to discuss our 
> path forward. Will advise time and login…
>  
> Allen R. Brier N5XZ
> 1515 Windloch Lane
> Richmond, TX 77406
>  
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Re: [BVARC] N5XZ: CWops Mini-CWT Test - 0300Z Apr 16

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

100(0) watts

This test was from 10 to 11 pm. So, pretty late at night. Typos can occur. 

> On Apr 16, 2020, at 9:59 AM, Dwayne Jones via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> I see you were LP ( Low Power ? ) . How many watts is that for you? 500?
> 
> Dwayne
> 
>> On Wed, Apr 15, 2020 at 11:13 PM Allen Brier via BVARC  
>> wrote:
>> CWops Mini-CWT Test - 0300Z Apr 16
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Call: N5XZ
>> 
>> Operator(s): N5XZ
>> 
>> Station: N5XZ
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Class: Single Op LP
>> 
>> QTH: TEXAS
>> 
>> Operating Time (hrs): 1.0
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Summary:
>> 
>> Band  QSOs
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>   160:
>> 
>>80:   13
>> 
>>40:  100
>> 
>>20:
>> 
>>15:
>> 
>>10:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Total:  113  Mults = 107  Total Score = 12,091
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Club: Texas DX Society
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Comments:
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Had a great run going on 40, then switched to 80...BIG MISTAKE. I couldn't 
>> get
>> 
>> anything going. I guess the antenna doesn't work very well without 80m 
>> radials
>> 
>> anymore. The lawn guys cut most of them. Note to self: FIX THE RADIALS!
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Rig: K3/P3
>> 
>> Amp: 1.3K-FA
>> 
>> Ant: Hy-Gain HiTower
>> 
>> S/W: N1MM+
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> CWops Mini-CWT Contest - 2020-04-16 0300Z to 2020-04-16 0400Z - 114 QSOs
>> 
>> N5XZ Max Rates:
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> 2020-04-16 0306Z - 4.0 per minute  (1 minute(s)), 240 per hour
>> 
>> 2020-04-16 0321Z - 3.1 per minute  (10 minute(s)), 186 per hour
>> 
>> 2020-04-16 0359Z - 1.9 per minute  (60 minute(s)), 114 per hour
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> CWops Mini-CWT Contest - 2020-04-16 0300Z to 2020-04-16 0400Z - 114 QSOs
>> 
>> N5XZ Runs >10 QSOs: for computer named: DESKTOP-E6BHHV4
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> 2020-04-16 0306 - 0344Z,7039 kHz, 98 Qs, 152.2/hr N5XZ
>> 
>>  
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Posted using 3830 Score Submittal Forms at: http://www.3830scores.com/
>> 
>>  
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Allen R. Brier N5XZ
>> 
>> 1515 Windloch Lane
>> 
>> Richmond, TX 77406
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> 
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[BVARC] Fwd: [DFWContest] SSB and CW Contests this weekend

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

In case you are stuck at home, here are a couple of contests to enjoy during 
the ‘stay in place’ recommendations. 


Begin forwarded message:

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> Date: March 26, 2020 at 10:44:20 AM CDT
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> 
> 
> The CQ WPX SSB contest is this weekend as is the FOC BW QSO Party, CW 
> (everyone can work everyone)
> 
> VIsit http://www.dfwcontest.com/contest-calendar.html for more info about 
> each weekends contests.
> 
> 73 / Be well!
> 
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Re: [BVARC] N5XZ: Stew Perry Topband Challenge - Spring

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Nice! What was your longest QSO distance? 
Also, be careful with that solid state amp. Don’t get hooked on it. You may 
have to sell your tube amp. 
Nizar

> On Mar 15, 2020, at 8:22 AM, Allen Brier via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> Stew Perry Topband Challenge - Spring
>  
> Call: N5XZ
> Operator(s): N5XZ
> Station: N5XZ
>  
> Class: Single Op HP
> QTH: TEXAS
> Operating Time (hrs): 5:57
>  
> Summary:
> Total:  QSOs = 214  Total Score = 918
>  
> Club: Texas DX Society
>  
> Comments:
>  
> Hi noise levels always make things difficult on 160m here at my QTH. A storm
> rolling through last night did not help at all. No new countries, possibly due
> to not enough BIC time.
>  
> Rig: K3/P3
> Amp: Expert 1.3K
> Ant: Inverted-L
> S/W: N1MM+
>  
>  
> Posted using 3830 Score Submittal Forms at: http://www.3830scores.com/
>  
> Stew Perry 160 meter - 2020-03-14 1500Z to 2020-03-15 1500Z - 215 QSOs
> N5XZ Runs >10 QSOs: for computer named: DESKTOP-E6BHHV4
>  
> 2020-03-14 2340 - 2359Z,1830 kHz, 13 Qs, 40.0/hr N5XZ
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[BVARC] NU5A score for NAQP SSB 2020

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

The team led by Dave, K5GN, consisting of Bob, Jeff and Jimmy operated the NU5A 
station and ended up with a phenomenal score for fourth position in the USA. 
Congratulations Dave and the team for this great effort. 

Nizar K0NM. 

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Re: [BVARC] Conclusions of the antenna technical question.

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

That is what I thought. Thanks for confirming that there is no change. 

Nizar

> On Jan 19, 2020, at 6:52 AM, Rick Hiller  wrote:
> 
> 
> Modeled 80 meter 1 and 2 wire  with .1 foot spacing #14 copper at 60 feet.  
> Open ends and shorted ends.
> No, it does not.  Minimal change in resonant freq, feed Z and gain.
> RH
> 
>> On Sun, Jan 19, 2020 at 3:05 AM Nizar Mullani  wrote:
>> Rick,
>> 
>> Chris bright up an interesting point regarding what may be different in the 
>> antenna if the ends of the wires are connected or not. He says (my 
>> understanding) that a Cage antenna has the distal ends connected together. 
>> If not, it is not a Cage antenna. 
>> 
>> My question is, if I had a two wires dipole, exactly same length and close 
>> together, does the antenna behave differently if the ends are connected or 
>> not?
>> 
>> Nizar K0NM. 
>> 
 On Jan 18, 2020, at 8:10 PM, orin snook via BVARC  wrote:
 
>>> 
>>> Well Done Rick! Much appreciated!
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> KB5F/mm
>>> From: BVARC  on behalf of Rick Hiller via BVARC 
>>> 
>>> Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2020 8:05 PM
>>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>>> Cc: Rick Hiller 
>>> Subject: [BVARC] Conclusions of the antenna technical question.
>>>  
>>> The antenna is a "horse fence" antenna.   Google it.15+ strands of #30 
>>> stainless wire, separated from each other and woven into a 1.5" wide strip 
>>> of plastic webbinglike a folding beach chair web.  
>>> 
>>> So I was looking for the magic that was claimed.  After all y'alls 
>>> comments, one on one discussions and revisiting the web sites marketing 
>>> material and youtube videos, I certainly did not find it..
>>> 
>>> In the end, the multiple wires provide only a wider useable bandwidth on 80 
>>> meters.  Other bands too but 80 is the bandwidth eater.  No other normal 
>>> antenna attributes are affected.The you tube video shows the antenna as 
>>> a mutiple band 80, 40, 20, 10 antenna and after listening to the video a 
>>> few times it is only by the use of an in shack ATU (tuner) that you get 
>>> "flat" SWR on 40 and 20.  (That is another sore subject with me, but later).
>>> 
>>> 80 meters, the fundamental band of resonance, requires no matching network, 
>>> just like a normal, single wire 1/2 wl dipole.   The useable 3:1 SWR  
>>> bandwidth on 80 is pretty good at about 200 KHz...maybe a bit more 
>>> depending on how high you put it up.A single wire dipole bandwidth is 
>>> around 50 to 75 KHz  3:1 swr if you're lucky.
>>> 
>>> So, in NEC modeling this antenna I did a bandwidth comparative model for a 
>>> single wire and found that a single, copper wire antenna had to have a wire 
>>> diameter of about 4 inches to have  the similar bandwidth result.   Of 
>>> course, there is no wire 4" in diameter available at Home Depot, so a 
>>> multi-wire "Cage" dipole, as a few had mentioned, is the way to go for 
>>> equivalence.
>>> 
>>> I guess the benefit of the Horse Feather antenna is that it is a single 
>>> 1.5" wide material that is easily deployed.  No putzing around with 15 
>>> individual wires, just one interwoven web deployment on each side of the 
>>> dipole.
>>> 
>>> If this is something you think you can use..go to 
 http://kf4bwg.com/ Horse Fence Antenna
 
 or if you wish to build it yourselfmaterial etc. can be had at 
 
 https://www.statelinetack.com/item/safe-fence-1-1-2in-wide-poly-tape-200-ft/SLT700567/
Fencing material.  They also have the end, wire connection  clamps
>>> 
>>> I appreciate all that chimed in to set me straight.   Kurt Sterba in World 
>>> Radio Magazine years ago used to write a column debunking the claims of the 
>>> fly by night antenna manufacturers.  I wish he were still around so he 
>>> could comment on this horse feather antenna.  Also, e-ham has a few 
>>> differing reviews posted.
>>> 
>>> TNX ES 73.Rick -- W5RH
>>>  
>>> Rick Hiller  
>>> e-mail: rickhille...@gmail.com
>>> 
>>> 
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> 
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Conclusions of the antenna technical question.

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Rick,

Chris bright up an interesting point regarding what may be different in the 
antenna if the ends of the wires are connected or not. He says (my 
understanding) that a Cage antenna has the distal ends connected together. If 
not, it is not a Cage antenna. 

My question is, if I had a two wires dipole, exactly same length and close 
together, does the antenna behave differently if the ends are connected or not?

Nizar K0NM. 

> On Jan 18, 2020, at 8:10 PM, orin snook via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> Well Done Rick! Much appreciated!
> 
> 73,
> KB5F/mm
> From: BVARC  on behalf of Rick Hiller via BVARC 
> 
> Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2020 8:05 PM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: Rick Hiller 
> Subject: [BVARC] Conclusions of the antenna technical question.
>  
> The antenna is a "horse fence" antenna.   Google it.15+ strands of #30 
> stainless wire, separated from each other and woven into a 1.5" wide strip of 
> plastic webbinglike a folding beach chair web.  
> 
> So I was looking for the magic that was claimed.  After all y'alls comments, 
> one on one discussions and revisiting the web sites marketing material and 
> youtube videos, I certainly did not find it..
> 
> In the end, the multiple wires provide only a wider useable bandwidth on 80 
> meters.  Other bands too but 80 is the bandwidth eater.  No other normal 
> antenna attributes are affected.The you tube video shows the antenna as a 
> mutiple band 80, 40, 20, 10 antenna and after listening to the video a few 
> times it is only by the use of an in shack ATU (tuner) that you get "flat" 
> SWR on 40 and 20.  (That is another sore subject with me, but later).
> 
> 80 meters, the fundamental band of resonance, requires no matching network, 
> just like a normal, single wire 1/2 wl dipole.   The useable 3:1 SWR  
> bandwidth on 80 is pretty good at about 200 KHz...maybe a bit more depending 
> on how high you put it up.A single wire dipole bandwidth is around 50 to 
> 75 KHz  3:1 swr if you're lucky.
> 
> So, in NEC modeling this antenna I did a bandwidth comparative model for a 
> single wire and found that a single, copper wire antenna had to have a wire 
> diameter of about 4 inches to have  the similar bandwidth result.   Of 
> course, there is no wire 4" in diameter available at Home Depot, so a 
> multi-wire "Cage" dipole, as a few had mentioned, is the way to go for 
> equivalence.
> 
> I guess the benefit of the Horse Feather antenna is that it is a single 1.5" 
> wide material that is easily deployed.  No putzing around with 15 individual 
> wires, just one interwoven web deployment on each side of the dipole.
> 
> If this is something you think you can use..go to 
>> http://kf4bwg.com/ Horse Fence Antenna
>> 
>> or if you wish to build it yourselfmaterial etc. can be had at 
>> 
>> https://www.statelinetack.com/item/safe-fence-1-1-2in-wide-poly-tape-200-ft/SLT700567/
>>Fencing material.  They also have the end, wire connection  clamps
> 
> I appreciate all that chimed in to set me straight.   Kurt Sterba in World 
> Radio Magazine years ago used to write a column debunking the claims of the 
> fly by night antenna manufacturers.  I wish he were still around so he could 
> comment on this horse feather antenna.  Also, e-ham has a few differing 
> reviews posted.
> 
> TNX ES 73.Rick -- W5RH
>  
> Rick Hiller  
> e-mail: rickhille...@gmail.com
> 
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Hamfest Planning meeting

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Sorry! I will be out of town. 
Nizar K0NM

> On Jan 18, 2020, at 6:00 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> Houston Hamfest Planning meeting Sunday January 19th 4-6pm
> Fuddruckers 10500 Town and Country Way
> Everyone come on out to this meeting to volunteer a few hours.
> 
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Antenna Theory Technical Question

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

Look up CAGE antenna. It is an old design that reduces the Q of the antenna and 
therefore makes the antenna work over a larger frequency range. 

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2020 8:57 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Rick Hiller
Subject: [BVARC] Antenna Theory Technical Question

 

I am in the midst of analyzing a Ham market HF antenna.  Still building the 
EZNEC model, but working it thru the gray matter.

 

Case:  Take a 1/2 wl dipole antenna -- center fed.  Each side is made up of 
multiple, equal length wires that are each insulated, parallel, and closely 
spaced.  The wires are connected/common at the center feed point, but open at 
the far end.

 

If, at this length, each wire's material DC resistance is 5 ohmsdoes using 
multiple wires in parallel, as described above, 1) lower the total RF material 
resistance, as resistors in parallelor 2) does it stay the same or 3) does 
it become additive?

 

Any comments would be appreciated.  I've got my hypothesis, but wishing 
additional input. 

 

Thanks and 73 ...Rick   W5RH 


 

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[BVARC] FW: Call for Papers and Presentations at Hamcom

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

Hamcom organizers are asking for anyone who may want to make a presentation at 
the Hamcom convention to send in a title and a paragraph on your presentation. 
Please send it to Eric or Jim. 

 

Hamcom organizers did a survey of the members on what topics they wanted to 
hear about and you can see these results below by clicking on the link. This 
information may be useful for the Houston Hamfest organizers. 

 

Nizar K0NM

 

From: Eric Silverthorn [mailto:nm5me...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 1, 2020 12:54 PM
To: Nizar Mullani
Subject: Fwd: Call for Papers

 

Nizar,  Happy New Year!


Do you want to see  if anyone in TDXS (Houston area guys) want to participate 
in the presentations we put on for Hamcom?

 

Below is a solicitation from W0UO.

 

73,

Eric 

-- Forwarded message -
From: Jim Spaulding mailto:w0uo...@gmail.com> >
Date: Wed, Jan 1, 2020 at 11:52 AM
Subject: Call for Papers
To: hc2020pres...@googlegroups.com   
mailto:hc2020pres...@googlegroups.com> >, 
dfwcont...@groups.io   mailto:dfwcont...@groups.io> >, ls...@yahoogroups.com 
  mailto:ls...@yahoogroups.com> >

 

Gents and Ladies, 

 

This is a formal call for papers, that is presentations, for the 2020 Ham Com. 
It is being send to former volunteers, the DFW Contest Group, the Lone Star DX 
Association, and other contest  and dx clubs in the W5 call area.

 

Please look over the following information and submit proposals for 
presentations to me , at this email address, by January 15, 2020. It is not 
necessary to have completed the presentation, but I would like a title and 
synopsis.  This will serve as an aid to Ham Com for advertising. 

 

Presentations should stress becoming a life time learner and encourage newer 
hams to learn by doing. What follows are some ideas gleaned from a survey 
undertaken last year.  I have a tentative commitment for Antenna Basics, 
Antennas for Your Yard, and the TX7T Expedition to the Marquesas. We have a 
definite need for presenters for N1MM+, both basic and advanced. DO NOT FEEL 
YOUR PRESENTATION NEEDS TO BE LIMITED TO THESE TOPICS.  If you have a good idea 
for a presentation, please let me know. 

 

Here are the results of our survey, weighted .6 for first choice and .4 for 
second choice of programs:

  

1 53 points LOTW, Club, OQRS. Bureaus

2 48 points Options for Computer Logging

3 48 points Installation and Maintenance of Feed Lines and Connectors

4 41 points Measuring Performance and Detection of Change

5 40 points Tips and Tricks for DXing and Contesting

6 33 points Remote Stations, Construction and Operation

7 31 points Antenna Basics

8 28 points Cable Terminations

9 26 points Overview of N1MM+

10 25 points Evaluation of Transmitters and   Receivers

11 23 points N1MM+ with FT4 and FT8

12 23 points N1MM+ and Station Automation

13 23 points Contesting with FT4 and FT8

 

I would appreciate your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you by 
January 15.  

 

73 and Happy New Year

 

Jim W0UO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Re: [BVARC] hamfest. meeting

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Sorry! Not feeling well. 
Nizar

> On Dec 29, 2019, at 3:59 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> we are here
> Sent from my iphone
> 
> 
> 
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[BVARC] Survey of Programs to present at Ham Com 2020

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

I have been asked to forward this to tdxs and BVARC members for their input.
They are looking for what it is that the attendees want to hear at the Ham
Com 2020.

Nizar K0NM

Gents and Ladies

Here is a link to a survey designed to discern the kinds of programs we
should endeavor to present at Ham Com 2020.  Please take some time to
complete the survey.  We would like to have the survey completed by November
30.  The link is also being furnished to the Ham Com team and, hopefully to
clubs throughout the W5 call area. 

The LINK   
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5CH6XK9

73 Jim W0UO

 

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Re: [BVARC] Pete -- KD5QPX -- Silent Key

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Pete will be sorely missed! 
Nizar

> On Nov 11, 2019, at 6:02 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> Our friend and dedicated BVARC club member KD5QPX, passed away a few days ago.
> 
> Pete Sauermilch had been a member of BVARC for many years and dedicated many 
> hours of service to the club and its' activities for Field Day, the Greater 
> Houston Hamfest and EmRoG communications.
> 
> A memorial service will be held this coming Sunday, November 17 at 2PM.
> Location is the Settegast-Kopf Funeral Home   
> 15015 Southwest Freeway (inbound feeder between Williams Trace and Sugar 
> Creek Blvd.)
> 
> Hope you can make it.
> 
> 73Rick -- W5RH
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Another Possible Solar Cycle Decline indicator

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

Time to design a low noise 160 meter antenna for a small back yard.

Nizar K0NM

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2019 2:49 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Rick Hiller
Subject: [BVARC] Another Possible Solar Cycle Decline indicator

 

Check this out.  Solar Magnetic fields in the decline for a few cycles and 
continuing to go down.

 

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/study-suns-magnetic-field-is-weakening/articleshow/71471608.cms
  


 

Enjoy ? 73...RH

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[BVARC] K0NM CWT score Sept 25 - Highest Score so far

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CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1300Z Sep 25

 

Call: K0NM

Operator(s): K0NM

Station: K0NM

 

Class: Single Op HP

QTH: Texas

Operating Time (hrs): 1

Remote Operation

 

Summary:

Band  QSOs



  160: 

   80: 

   40:   57

   20:   52

   15: 

   10: 



Total:  109  Mults = 100  Total Score = 10,900

 

Club: Texas DX Society

 

Comments:

 

Highest score yet in CWT. Thanks for the QSOs.

Niz 1430

 

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[BVARC] TXQP CWO score with DUVA and WHAR combined

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

K0NM remote. 

QSO   MULT   SCORE
381 88 100,056

Op time 7:38 hours. 

Thanks to WG5H for the use of his remote in DUVAL county. Also, thanks to 
WB5TKI/N8AI for the first two mobile contacts. And, thanks to AJ4F, N5XZ, K5TU 
and several TDXS and BVARC member for the Contacts. There were a lot of TX 
stations on CW during this fun QSO party. 

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[BVARC] FW: [DFWcontest] Texas QSO Party this weekend

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

I am forwarding this reminder from NM5M regarding the Texas QSO Party this 
weekend. Please let Chuck know where you will be operating from so he can 
create the full list of ALL counties on the air. Also, if you are going to be 
operating ‘roving’ in a car, please let him know which counties and the 
time/day of operation. The Rovers make Texas QSO party a lot of fun to follow 
as they go from county to county.  

 

Please get on the air, even for a few minutes, and give people a call with your 
county. Or, call CQ TXQP and have fun giving out your county. 

 

Nizar K0NM

  

Texas QSO Party this weekend!

*  

 

2019 CONTEST DATES
September 14 - 9am to 9pm CDT
September 15 - 9am to 3pm CDT

September 14 - 1400Z to September 15 - 0200Z and
September 15 - 1400Z to 2000Z

  _  

  _  


I'm in the process of building the maps showing planned activity and need your 
input. If you are planning to operate in the QSO party please send me the 
following info via email to no5w.ch...@gmail.com  .


Fixed Stations: Call sign, County, Days of operation, Mode (Phone Only, CW 
Only, Mixed)
Mobile Stations: Call sign, Sequential list of counties for each day, Days of 
Operation, Mode

 

The info can be in any format but the following examples are in the preferred 
format

Fixed station N5ABC operating only on Saturday, mixed mode, from Montgomery 
county
   N5ABC(SAT-MIX)=Montgomery

Fixed station K5XYZ operating on both days, phone only, from Kerr county
   K5XYZ(SAT-SSB)=Kerr
   K5XYZ(SUN-SSB)=Kerr

 

Mobile station NO5W operating on both days from the listed counties on CW only
NO5W/m(SAT-CW)=Blanco,Comal,Hays,Caldwell,Guadalupe
NO5W/m(SUN-CW)=Gillespie,Kimble,Sutton,Edwards,Kinney,Uvalde,Real,Kerr

 

Once I have your info I will put your planned operation on the maps that are 
accessible from the TQP website. Feel free to contact me if you have questions 
about this request for info.

 

73/Chuck/NO5W

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[BVARC] TXQP information from Chuck Sanders

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Chuck is putting together a list of counties that are going to on the air
during the Texas QSO Party. Please read his e-mail below and respond to him
with your call, the county you will activate, on which day, mode of
operation and your call. He will post the final list on the TXQP web site. 

 

Nizar K0NM

 

The Texas QSO Party is coming soon. September 14-15 (9am-9pm CDT Saturday
and 9am-3pm CDT Sunday). 

 

Check the   TQP website for additional information
including rules, official county abbreviations etc.

 

Also there you will find a 2019 Routes link to
 Counties on
the Air page containing maps that I'm in the process of building showing
planned activity  -- right now we are showing activity from 152 of the 254
Texas counties. So we are making progress toward all 254 but there are still
102 counties needing activity. 

 

Regardless of whether you plan to be mobile or fixed I'd like to add your
planned operation to the map. If you are planning to operate in the QSO
party please send me the following info as a reply to this email and I will
post it ASAP. If you have already responded to this request, thank you and
please disregard this request, but you might want to check out the maps to
see who else is going to be on from your county(s).

 

Fixed Stations: Call sign, County, Days of operation, Mode (Phone Only, CW
Only, Mixed)

Mobile Stations: Call sign, Sequential list of counties for each day, Days
of Operation, Mode

 

The info can be in any format but the following examples show the preferred

 

Fixed station N5ABC operating only on Saturday, mixed mode, from Montgomery
county

   N5ABC(SAT-MIX)=Montgomery

 

Fixed station K5XYZ operating on both days, phone only, from Kerr county

   K5XYZ(SAT-SSB)=Kerr

   K5XYZ(SUN-SSB)=Kerr

 

Mobile station NO5W operating on both days from the listed counties on CW
only

NO5W/m(SAT-CW)=Blanco,Comal,Hays,Caldwell,Guadalupe
NO5W/m(SUN-CW)=Gillespie,Kimble,Sutton,Edwards,Kinney,Uvalde,Real,Kerr

 

Once I have your info I will put your planned operation on the maps that are
accessible from the TQP website. Feel free to contact me if you have
questions about this request for info.

 

73/Chuck/NO5W

 

 

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[BVARC] Fwd: Texas QSO Party Coming Soon -- Time to Make Plans

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Texas QSO party is a Fun event held once a year. I would urge everyone to get 
on the air and support the great state of Texas on Radio. You do not have to be 
a contester to participate. 

You can operate as much time as you want during the two days of this event. You 
can operate SSB or CW or both. You can also operate from home QTH or  mobile. 
You can call CQ or just respond to people calling CQ. 

The exchange for TX stations is 59 and four letter county abbreviation. If you 
are in Harris county and operating SSB, your respond will be 59 HARR. If in 
Fort Bend and operating CW, it will be 599 FBEN. 

Go to the TQP web site for more info on rules and county abbreviations. 
http://txqp.net/  Please read Chuck’s e-mail below if you are going to call CQ 
and work a county. He is putting together a list of people and counties that 
will be on the air. 

Please get on the air and support this event by responding to people calling CQ 
TQP. 

Nizar K0NM. 

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Charles Sanders 
> Date: August 28, 2019 at 12:28:14 PM CDT
> To: Charles Sanders , Robie Elms -AJ4F 
> , Keith Dutson , Scott Patout 
> 
> Subject: Texas QSO Party Coming Soon -- Time to Make Plans
> 
> You are receiving this since you have operated from Texas and submitted a log 
> as either a fixed station or a mobile in the last three years. Hopefully you 
> are aware of the new dates (September 14-15).
> 
> I'm in the process of building the maps showing planned activity and need 
> your input. If you are planning to operate in the QSO party please send me 
> the following info as a reply to this email:
> 
> Fixed Stations: Call sign, County, Days of operation, Mode (Phone Only, CW 
> Only, Mixed)
> Mobile Stations: Call sign, Sequential list of counties for each day, Days of 
> Operation, Mode
> 
> The info can be in any format but the following examples are in the preferred 
> format
> 
> Fixed station N5ABC operating only on Saturday, mixed mode, from Montgomery 
> county
>N5ABC(SAT-MIX)=Montgomery
> 
> Fixed station K5XYZ operating on both days, phone only, from Kerr county
>K5XYZ(SAT-SSB)=Kerr
>K5XYZ(SUN-SSB)=Kerr
> 
> Mobile station NO5W operating on both days from the listed counties on CW only
> NO5W/m(SAT-CW)=Blanco,Comal,Hays,Caldwell,Guadalupe
> NO5W/m(SUN-CW)=Gillespie,Kimble,Sutton,Edwards,Kinney,Uvalde,Real,Kerr
> 
> Once I have your info I will put your planned operation on the maps that are 
> accessible from the TQP website. Feel free to contact me if you have 
> questions about this request for info.
> 
> 73/Chuck/NO5W
> 
> 
> 
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[BVARC] CW OPEN (CWO) contest teams

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

If anyone is interested in being on a team for the CW Open Contest, feel
free to join the DFWCG group. Eric NM5M is organizing the teams and everyone
is welcome to join. You do not have to be a member of DFWCG. Here is his
invite. 

 

Any interest in being on a CW Open team?  Let me know, reply to
 nm5me...@gmail.com

 

Background: CWops sponsors CWT - fun, weekly competitions at times thought
to be optimum for amateurs in ITU Regions 1, 2, and 3 (
 http://www.cwops.org/cwt.html).

The  CW OPEN (CWO), which is held on the first Saturday in September, is
guided by the same principles along with enhancements to make it a serious,
annual competitive event.

Object: Work as many CW stations worldwide as possible within each session.
There are three separate competitions at three separate times - each is
called a "session." Each station may be worked once per band in each
session. Entry can be made to any or all of the sessions. Each session is
scored separately. Entry into multiple sessions will be added together for a
combined score in a separate, additional aspect to this event.

Date: September 7, 2019


Sessions and Times


Session

Date

Time


1

September 7, 2019

 - 0359z


2

September 7, 2019

1200 - 1559z


3

September 7, 2019

2000 - 2359z

 

 

 

 

 

Eligibility: All amateurs are encouraged to participate.

Exchange: Sequential Serial Number and Name. Serial numbers start at 001 for
each session.

QSO Points: One point for every valid two way QSO with correct exchange of
information. May contact for points only once per band, per session. Note:
do not remove dupes from your log.

Multipliers: For each session, each different call sign is a multiplier the
first time it is worked in that session. Note that a busted call sign is not
a multiplier.

Score: For each session, total QSO points times the total number of
multipliers. If more than one session is entered, a combined score equal to
the sum of all session scores will be reported separately in the results.

Mode: CW only

Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10 meters

Class Entry: Single Operator only. Indicate power level of QRP, Low, or
High; QRP is 5W or less; Low is 100W or less; High is any legal power above
100W. Packet, Skimmer, and Reverse Beacon systems are allowed.

A Team consists of TWO or more single operators.

1.Teams, with up to ten operators each, can be organized and compete
against each other.

2.There is no geographical restriction for a team; this offers a
strategic component.

3.Team scores is the sum of all team players' score in all sessions that
they choose to enter.

Note: Since there is only ONE overall Team Competition winner for the entire
contest, those who enter ALL 3 sessions obviously have a much better chance
of winning.

Log Submission:

* All logs must be in Cabrillo format. See FAQ below for details.
Paper logs will not be accepted.

* All logs for CWO 2019 must be submitted by the log deadline:
September 22, 2019.

* Submit a separate CWO Cabrillo log for each session. Serial
numbers begin at 1 for each session.

* Name your logs for each session by using 1, 2, or 3 after your
call sign.

Sample Log Names for K3XYZ:
Session 1. K3XYZ1.log
Session 2. K3XYZ2.log
Session 3. K3XYZ3.log

* Logs must be submitted in electronic format. A customized log
submission form for CWO is available here:  
http://www.b4h.net/cwops/

Click on "Log Submission" and you will be taken to a Log Submission page,
which you can use in either of two ways.

Method A. Click "Browse": Let's you find and upload your Cabrillo file
directly.

Method B. Paste Area: You can copy the information from your CWO Cabrillo
file, and paste it directly into the text area shown.

After using either Method A or Method B mentioned above, simply click
"Submit Log".

Please Note: All logs submitted to the CW Open will be made open and
available to the public. By submitting a log for the log checking process,
the entrant has agreed unconditionally to the open publication of that log.

* Please submit separate logs for each Session - do not try to
combine them into one for submitting purposes.

* After the contest period ends, you can verify that your log has
been received by returning to this page and clicking here:
 Logs Received

* If you have any problems or questions, please contact us at:
 c...@cwops.org

de NM5M

 

 

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[BVARC] K0NM NAQP CW contest Aug 2019

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Made some newbie mistakes. Should have stayed on 20 meters longer. The rates 
were 100 q’s per hour. 15 meters was really bad. 40 and 80 meter bands were 
really noisy due to storms in the area. Lots of static made it hard to copy. 

Call: K0NM
Operator(s): K0NM
Station: K0NM

Class: Single Op LP
QTH: TX
Operating Time (hrs): 10
Radios: SO2R
Remote Operation

Summary:
Band  QSOs  Mults
---
 160:   
  80:  11933
  40:  33651
  20:  32746
  15:1 1
  10:   
---
Total:  783   131  Total Score = 102,573

Club: Texas DX Society

Team: TDXS

Comments:

40 and 80 meter bands very noisy due to thunderstorms in the area.
Niz K0NM



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Re: [BVARC] N5XZ: CWops Mini-CWT Test - 0300Z Aug 1

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Congrats Allen. You broke through 100. 
Nizar K0NM. 

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> On Aug 1, 2019, at 12:06 AM, Allen Brier via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> CWops Mini-CWT Test - 0300Z Aug 1
>  
> Call: N5XZ
> Operator(s): N5XZ
> Station: K0NM
>  
> Class: Single Op LP
> QTH: TEXAS
> Operating Time (hrs): 1.0
> Remote Operation
>  
> Summary:
> Band  QSOs
> 
>   160:
>80:
>40:   84
>20:   22
>15:
>10:
> 
> Total:  106  Mults = 97  Total Score = 10,282
>  
> Club: Texas DX Society
>  
> Comments:
>  
> A bit better that last time. I didn't feel like jumping to 80, maybe that was 
> a
> mistake(?)
>  
> Thanks for K0NM for the use of this TS-480 and remote station.
>  
>  
> Posted using 3830 Score Submittal Forms at: http://www.3830scores.com/
>  
>  
> Allen R. Brier N5XZ
> 1515 Windloch Lane
> Richmond, TX 77406
>  
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Field Day Score Submitted to ARRL

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Rick,
Did you submit the score to 3830scores also?
Nizar 

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> On Jul 21, 2019, at 5:19 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Just to let you know, the Field Day Score for KK5W has been submitted to ARRL 
> and to 3830.   Claimed score is 16,8264,125 Q's.
> 
> 73...Rick -- W5RH
> 
> -- 
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[BVARC] IARU contest this weekend

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

This is going to be a great weekend to work a lot of DX stations during the
IARU contest. Lots of them will be running power with great antennas. So,
you will have no trouble hearing or working them. 

 

The contest starts at 1200 UTC on Saturday and ends at 1200 UTC on Sunday.
The exchange is very simple for us in Houston area: 

59 7 for SSB and 599 7 for CW. The number 7 is our ITU region number. You
can also operate both CW and SSB. 

 

If you need any more information, please go to
 http://www.iaru.org/contests.html 

 

73 and have fun.

Nizar K0NM

 

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[BVARC] Weekly Phone Contest Practices

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

There is an excellent weekly SSB practice contest lasting half hour every
Tuesday evening. This is an informal session that is excellent for people
who want to learn or improve their skills in SSB communications and
contesting. The practice session lasts only half an hour. The exchange is
very simple - Name and State. 

 

You do not have to keep a log if you just want to practice. Otherwise, you
can setup N1MM to log your QSOs and report your score on 3830scores.com . 

 

Time - Wednesday, 0230-0300 UTC (Tuesday evening, in NA) 

Bands - 15, 20, 40, 80, 160. 

You may work a station once per band. 

Bands - 21.325, 14.250, 7.175, 3.800 (avoid 3.790-3.800, lower is better),
1.875 

Power & Mode - 100 watts 

SSB Exchange - Operator name and station location (S/P/C) for NA stations.

 

Here are the rules for this fun half hour

http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf 

 

Nizar K0NM

 

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[BVARC] Fwd: [tdxs-list] Field Day Bonus Points - updated

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Sent from my iPhoneBegin forwarded message:From: "Doug Seyler" Date: June 20, 2019 at 12:08:20 PM EDTTo: "Nizar Mullani \(K0NM\)" Cc: tdxs-l...@tdxs.netSubject: [tdxs-list] Field Day Bonus Points - updatedAttached is the updated bonus point list. As you will see, all categories have been assigned, with the exception of the young operator bonus. That one will need to be on the fly during the event. 73 Doug WB5TKITDXS Field Day Coordinator From: Doug Seyler [mailto:djsey...@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 5:52 PMTo: 'tdxs-l...@tdxs.net'; 'bvarc@bvarc.org'Subject: Field Day Bonus Points Fellow Quad Club Mega Field Day Participants, Field Day is a little over 1 week away. Most of the logistics have been accounted for, but one important category remains incomplete. The Field Day rules list a number of bonus activities which provide the opportunity to add thousands of points to our Field Day score. Many of these activities have been assigned, but some important ones remain. For example, 1 satellite QSO is worth 100 points. That is equivalent to 50 SSB QSOs in our class! I’ve attached an excerpt from the Field Day rules with the unassigned activities highlighted in red (the green ones are already taken).  Please review this list and volunteer to fulfill one of these task. Not only will you be helping us to achieve a great contest score, but you will be helping to demonstrate our engagement with the community, as well as our capability to function in an emergency situation. 73, Doug WB5TKITDXS Field Day Coordinator P.S. Please cross-post to KARS and ECHO

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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Noise level at FD site

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The pole near the house has an outdoor mercury type lamp, which may be the 
culprit. I believe it could be disconnected or disabled. If so, the noise level 
will go down. 
Nizar 

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> On Jun 8, 2019, at 10:16 AM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC  
> wrote:
> 
> What can be done to fix it then? If 40 and 80 are compromised, this location 
> is compromised.
> 
> -Original Message- 
> From: Doug SEYLER 
> Sent: Jun 8, 2019 10:01 AM 
> To: n5xz 
> Subject: Re: [tdxs-list] Noise level at FD site 
> 
> I’m not sure that a light pole is within his purview. Depends on who owns the 
> light. It could be deemed customer equipment.
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Jun 8, 2019, at 9:46 AM, n5xz  wrote:
>> 
>> Has Jeff Hoke been called again?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
>> 
>>  Original message 
>> From: Nizar Mullani 
>> Date: 6/8/19 9:37 AM (GMT-06:00)
>> To: Allen Brier 
>> Cc: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net
>> Subject: [tdxs-list] Noise level at FD site
>> 
>> The gate was open because of grass cutters. I went in and made some noise 
>> measurements. The light pole near the house still has noise with max noise 
>> around 3.750, 7.100 and some on 14.200. I walked 100 feet north of the pole 
>> and the noise was reduced but still detectable. 
>> 
>> The current design with the CW manlift being in the parking area will have 
>> the beam pointing right at the light pole. Putting it on the other side, 
>> north of the road, would be better. 
>> 
>> Nizar 
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[BVARC] Noise level at FD site

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

The gate was open because of grass cutters. I went in and made some noise 
measurements. The light pole near the house still has noise with max noise 
around 3.750, 7.100 and some on 14.200. I walked 100 feet north of the pole and 
the noise was reduced but still detectable. 

The current design with the CW manlift being in the parking area will have the 
beam pointing right at the light pole. Putting it on the other side, north of 
the road, would be better. 

Nizar 

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Re: [BVARC] Quad Club Field Day - Planning Meeting - This Sunday, June 9th

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Send me the info. I would like to buy a couple of them. 
Nizar

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> On Jun 6, 2019, at 6:47 AM, n5xz via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I found exactly the same thing from Koss for $20-$30 bucks less ...
> 
> Allen N5XZ 
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
> 
>  Original message 
> From: Glenn Anderson 
> Date: 6/6/19 6:32 AM (GMT-06:00)
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB , 'Mike Hardwick' 
> 
> Cc: n...@earthlink.net
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Quad Club Field Day - Planning Meeting - This Sunday, 
> June 9th
> 
> I purchased four of the Yamaha cm 500 headsets and adapters.
> 
> Glenn 
> 
>  Original message 
> From: Allen Brier via BVARC 
> Date: 6/6/19 00:31 (GMT-06:00)
> To: 'Mike Hardwick' , bvarc@bvarc.org
> Cc: n...@earthlink.net
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Quad Club Field Day - Planning Meeting - This Sunday, 
> June 9th
> 
> Mike,
> 
>  
> 
> Who can check our inventory of headsets and y-adapter? I think we may need to 
> purchase some more.
> 
>  
> 
> Allen R. Brier N5XZ
> 
> 1515 Windloch Lane
> 
> Richmond, TX 77406
> 
>  
> 
> From: Mike Hardwick  
> Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 8:06 PM
> To: bvarc@bvarc.org
> Subject: Quad Club Field Day - Planning Meeting - This Sunday, June 9th
> 
>  
> 
> There will be a planning meeting for the Quad club or Mega Field Day this 
> Sunday, June 9th , 2019.
> 
>  
> 
> It will held from 11 am to 1pm at the Fuddruckers at the Fountains on the 
> Southwest Freeway in Stafford.
> 
> https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fuddruckers/@29.6383353,-95.5837112,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe67f88ca3f97fd86?sa=X=2ahUKEwiI87vu-q_iAhUP0awKHeLCB3MQ_BIwCnoECBAQCA
> 
>  
> 
> This will be the last meeting before Field Day weekend.  
> 
>  
> 
> Please send this e-mail to any other people that may be planning to provide 
> services or help out with Field Day that may not be able to make it.
> 
>  
> 
> Hope to see you on Sunday.
> 
>  
> 
> 73,
> 
>  
> 
> Mike Hardwick, N5VCX
> 
> President
> 
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> 
> 713-826-6917
> 
>  
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Quad Club Field Day - Planning Meeting - This Sunday, June 9th

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I will be out of the country. 
Nizar K0NM. 

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> On Jun 5, 2019, at 8:06 PM, Mike Hardwick  wrote:
> 
> There will be a planning meeting for the Quad club or Mega Field Day this 
> Sunday, June 9th , 2019.
>  
> It will held from 11 am to 1pm at the Fuddruckers at the Fountains on the 
> Southwest Freeway in Stafford.
> https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fuddruckers/@29.6383353,-95.5837112,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe67f88ca3f97fd86?sa=X=2ahUKEwiI87vu-q_iAhUP0awKHeLCB3MQ_BIwCnoECBAQCA
>  
> This will be the last meeting before Field Day weekend.  
>  
> Please send this e-mail to any other people that may be planning to provide 
> services or help out with Field Day that may not be able to make it.
>  
> Hope to see you on Sunday.
>  
> 73,
>  
> Mike Hardwick, N5VCX
> President
> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
> 713-826-6917
>  
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Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend - May 31 to June 2

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Mark,

I will try and come out there if I can. It will be only for a few hours to help 
in any way I can. 

Nizar 

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> On May 29, 2019, at 9:51 AM, mark janzer via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I'll be sending in the gate list of names to the ships tomorrow.
> If you are not on the list - you don't get in (free).
> So, if you're coming out to the ships this weekend - let me know.
> 
> I'll be sending out a confirmation email to those that are already on the 
> list - much later today.
> 
> 73
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Re: [BVARC] Quad Club Field Day - Planning Meeting - This Sunday, May 26

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

Sorry. No can do. I am operating the WPX CW contest whole weekend. I will
summarize everything I have about our FD and send it. 

 

From: Mike Hardwick [mailto:n5...@att.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 3:22 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Subject: Quad Club Field Day - Planning Meeting - This Sunday, May 26

 

There will be a planning meeting for the Quad club or Mega Field Day this
Sunday, May 26th, 2019. 

 

It will held from 2pm to 4pm at the Fuddruckers at the Fountains on the
Southwest Freeway in Stafford. 

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fuddruckers/@29.6383353,-95.5837112,15z/da
ta=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe67f88ca3f97fd86?sa=X
 =2ahUKEwiI87vu-q_iAhUP0awKHeLCB3MQ_BIwCnoECBAQCA

 

I know it is Memorial Day weekend but Field Day is fast approaching so it is
time for a least one organizational meeting. 

 

If you can make it that would be great. However if you are not able to make
it, please send me any questions or concerns that you have so we can get
them answered (hopefully). 

 

Please send this e-mail to any other people that may be planning to provide
services or help out with Field Day that may not be able to make it. 

 

Hope to see you on Sunday. 

 

73,

 

Mike Hardwick, N5VCX

President

Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club

713-826-6917

 

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

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

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

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

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

 

Visit 

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

to purchase tickets

orry. Here is the information.

 

 

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

 

link is broken

 

Gerald Muller K9GEM

USN DSC (SW) Retired

gmuller...@aol.com  

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

 

 

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

 =2268360110054525=email_notif

 

 

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

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [tdxs-list] FD Issues to be finalized

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

Thanks for the update Glenn. Do you need any help with the computers? If so, we 
can certainly help. Please let us know.

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Glenn Anderson via 
BVARC
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2019 3:02 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Glenn Anderson; NIzar Mullani; 'Curt Fletcher'
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [tdxs-list] FD Issues to be finalized

 

Nizar,

 

I am starting the checkout and updating of the PC's this weekend. 

 

As far as the powerline noise, I reached out to Jeff at centerpoint two weeks 
ago.  He came out and found a bad arrestor near the site. He has opened a 
repair order to have it replaced. The arrestor is near the 7-11 on old Richmond 
road. 

 

Glenn 

 

 Original message 

From: NIzar Mullani via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > 

Date: 5/20/19 14:22 (GMT-06:00) 

To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > 

Cc: NIzar Mullani mailto:mull...@tlite.com> >, 'Curt 
Fletcher' mailto:dcurtfletc...@gmail.com> > 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [tdxs-list] FD Issues to be finalized 

 

Allen,

 

I agree. I am starting to ‘freak out’ about not getting things done in time. 
Dave sent me a nice Long e-mail regarding receiving antenna for 40 meters. I 
sure would like to have that antenna. He has everything to set this up. But, we 
cannot have the phased beverage pointed at the GOTA station in the emergency 
truck. Dave also stated that we cannot have it near the main antennas or it 
will be overpowered by the transmitted signals. 

 

Here is the situation with the FD. 

1.   Bill has the antennas under control. He is going ahead on planning to 
put the CW tower close to the house and the other two parallel to it so they 
all point NW to NE rotatable manually.

2.   I am assuming that Glenn has everything taken care of for the 
computers. Please send him an e-mail to check. 

3.   We have additional A/C units

4.   Your list is working fine. We can add more people later.

5.   The GOTA station needs a leader or two. I don’t mind helping to 
promote it but someone needs to be there. Any suggestions?

6.   Mike says the food is taken care of. He has appointed Kelli and Daphne 
to take care of this. We probably need to supplement the food with high energy 
protein snacks for late night operators. 

7.   No one has reported on the progress of the Reliant people for the 
reduction of noise. 

 

I will try and get a meeting together before the BVARC meeting since I will be 
out of the country for several days in June. 

 

Nizar

 

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of n5xz via BVARC
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2019 12:27 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: n5xz
Subject: [BVARC] Fwd: [tdxs-list] FD Issues to be finalized

 

 

 

 

 

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

 

 Original message 

From: Nizar Mullani mailto:mull...@tlite.com> > 

Date: 5/20/19 8:24 AM (GMT-06:00) 

To: Allen Brier mailto:n...@earthlink.net> > 

Cc: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net <mailto:tdxs-l...@tdxs.net>  

Subject: [tdxs-list] FD Issues to be finalized 

 

We are about one month away from our Mega FD event. We have a couple of issues 
that need to be decided as we move forward with the planning.

 

1.  GOTA station operation, management and promotion. 
2.  Finalization of Antenna placement that includes location of GOTA station
3.  6 meter antenna, location and operation.

 

GOTA station is very important during FD because it can account for many points 
besides the QSO scores. We need someone to take on the task of organizing the 
setup, operation and marketing of the station to the local schools, Boy Scouts, 
ARRL officials, and other organizations. All of these activities can add a lot 
of points to the total score. DO WE HAVE ANY VOLUNTEERS??

 

We also need to finalize the exact location of the GOTA station at the FD site, 
including filters and antennas, so we can finalize the layout of the antennas 
for minimum interference between different stations. 

 

Finally, due to the low number of sunspots, a lot of our QSOs are going to come 
from operating 40 and 80 meters. As you all know, the noise level on these two 
bands will make it very difficult to hear stations calling us without special 
listening antennas. Dave, K5GN, has a beverage antenna for 40 meters that he is 
willing to bring and install. However, it needs to be installed away from the 
other antennas, including the GOTA station. 

 

The 6 meter antenna location needs to be decided and the rig needs to be 
manned. Do we have a person responsible for the antenna erection and operation 
of the station? Will this rig be operated on FT8  or just SSB? 

 

If you are involved with any of these three issues, please let everyone know 
the plan. 

 

Nizar 

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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [tdxs-list] FD Issues to be finalized

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

Allen,

 

I agree. I am starting to ‘freak out’ about not getting things done in time. 
Dave sent me a nice Long e-mail regarding receiving antenna for 40 meters. I 
sure would like to have that antenna. He has everything to set this up. But, we 
cannot have the phased beverage pointed at the GOTA station in the emergency 
truck. Dave also stated that we cannot have it near the main antennas or it 
will be overpowered by the transmitted signals. 

 

Here is the situation with the FD. 

1.   Bill has the antennas under control. He is going ahead on planning to 
put the CW tower close to the house and the other two parallel to it so they 
all point NW to NE rotatable manually.

2.   I am assuming that Glenn has everything taken care of for the 
computers. Please send him an e-mail to check. 

3.   We have additional A/C units

4.   Your list is working fine. We can add more people later.

5.   The GOTA station needs a leader or two. I don’t mind helping to 
promote it but someone needs to be there. Any suggestions?

6.   Mike says the food is taken care of. He has appointed Kelli and Daphne 
to take care of this. We probably need to supplement the food with high energy 
protein snacks for late night operators. 

7.   No one has reported on the progress of the Reliant people for the 
reduction of noise. 

 

I will try and get a meeting together before the BVARC meeting since I will be 
out of the country for several days in June. 

 

Nizar

 

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of n5xz via BVARC
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2019 12:27 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: n5xz
Subject: [BVARC] Fwd: [tdxs-list] FD Issues to be finalized

 

 

 

 

 

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

 

 Original message 

From: Nizar Mullani mailto:mull...@tlite.com> > 

Date: 5/20/19 8:24 AM (GMT-06:00) 

To: Allen Brier mailto:n...@earthlink.net> > 

Cc: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net   

Subject: [tdxs-list] FD Issues to be finalized 

 

We are about one month away from our Mega FD event. We have a couple of issues 
that need to be decided as we move forward with the planning.

 

1.  GOTA station operation, management and promotion. 
2.  Finalization of Antenna placement that includes location of GOTA station
3.  6 meter antenna, location and operation.

 

GOTA station is very important during FD because it can account for many points 
besides the QSO scores. We need someone to take on the task of organizing the 
setup, operation and marketing of the station to the local schools, Boy Scouts, 
ARRL officials, and other organizations. All of these activities can add a lot 
of points to the total score. DO WE HAVE ANY VOLUNTEERS??

 

We also need to finalize the exact location of the GOTA station at the FD site, 
including filters and antennas, so we can finalize the layout of the antennas 
for minimum interference between different stations. 

 

Finally, due to the low number of sunspots, a lot of our QSOs are going to come 
from operating 40 and 80 meters. As you all know, the noise level on these two 
bands will make it very difficult to hear stations calling us without special 
listening antennas. Dave, K5GN, has a beverage antenna for 40 meters that he is 
willing to bring and install. However, it needs to be installed away from the 
other antennas, including the GOTA station. 

 

The 6 meter antenna location needs to be decided and the rig needs to be 
manned. Do we have a person responsible for the antenna erection and operation 
of the station? Will this rig be operated on FT8  or just SSB? 

 

If you are involved with any of these three issues, please let everyone know 
the plan. 

 

Nizar 

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[BVARC] FW: [tdxs-list] FD Issues to be finalized

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Please read Scotts comments regarding the importance of the GOTA station. 
Please volunteer if you are interested – even part-time. 

 

From: Scott Straw [mailto:kb4...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2019 9:09 AM
To: Nizar Mullani
Cc: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net
Subject: Re: [tdxs-list] FD Issues to be finalized

 

As a kibitzer with some expertise, let me echo and amplify Nizar’s comments 
regarding GOTA.

 

I hold our GOTA station efforts up as the primary reason my club placed 1st in 
3A for 2018.  There is a 500 QSO cap on the GOTA station. We hit that cap.  
That’s 500 PH Qs added to the total count w/o changing class.

 

Additionally, for every operator who makes 20 QSOs, a 20 point bonus is 
awarded. This is matched in 20 QSO increments up to 100.

If you can have a dedicated GOTA “Coach” on-site the entire time the station is 
operated, those bonus points are doubled.

 

Last year we had three operators make 20 Qs, two operators make 60(+) Qs, and 
two operators make 100(+) Qs each. That resulted in 380 BONUS points. These 
were doubled because we had a full-time GOTA coach, so in addition to to the 
500 PH QSO points, we added 760 bonus points to our submitted score. The net 
contribution was 1260 points to our final tally.  Our PH station made 1531 Qs 
in 24 hours, so our GOTA station was equivalent to another PH station without 
changing our class to 4A.

 

Someone please step up and “own” the GOTA station.  We had 5 or 6 Coaches over 
the 24 hour period so it doesn’t require you to be there the entire contest, 
just recruit coaches and operators. (Our two “iron men” were a mother and son 
team who worked from 11P-4A and again from 11A-2P with son logging 149 Qs and 
mom logging 154 Qs (just to have bragging rights).  

 

Good luck guys!

 

Scott, KB4KBS (ex-/5)

Roswell, Georgia USA

(EM74)

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We are about one month away from our Mega FD event. We have a couple of issues 
that need to be decided as we move forward with the planning.

 

1.  GOTA station operation, management and promotion. 
2.  Finalization of Antenna placement that includes location of GOTA station
3.  6 meter antenna, location and operation.

 

GOTA station is very important during FD because it can account for many points 
besides the QSO scores. We need someone to take on the task of organizing the 
setup, operation and marketing of the station to the local schools, Boy Scouts, 
ARRL officials, and other organizations. All of these activities can add a lot 
of points to the total score. DO WE HAVE ANY VOLUNTEERS??

 

We also need to finalize the exact location of the GOTA station at the FD site, 
including filters and antennas, so we can finalize the layout of the antennas 
for minimum interference between different stations. 

 

Finally, due to the low number of sunspots, a lot of our QSOs are going to come 
from operating 40 and 80 meters. As you all know, the noise level on these two 
bands will make it very difficult to hear stations calling us without special 
listening antennas. Dave, K5GN, has a beverage antenna for 40 meters that he is 
willing to bring and install. However, it needs to be installed away from the 
other antennas, including the GOTA station. 

 

The 6 meter antenna location needs to be decided and the rig needs to be 
manned. Do we have a person responsible for the antenna erection and operation 
of the station? Will this rig be operated on FT8  or just SSB? 

 

If you are involved with any of these three issues, please let everyone know 
the plan. 

 

Nizar 

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[BVARC] FD Issues to be finalized

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

We are about one month away from our Mega FD event. We have a couple of
issues that need to be decided as we move forward with the planning.

 

1.  GOTA station operation, management and promotion. 
2.  Finalization of Antenna placement that includes location of GOTA
station
3.  6 meter antenna, location and operation.

 

GOTA station is very important during FD because it can account for many
points besides the QSO scores. We need someone to take on the task of
organizing the setup, operation and marketing of the station to the local
schools, Boy Scouts, ARRL officials, and other organizations. All of these
activities can add a lot of points to the total score. DO WE HAVE ANY
VOLUNTEERS??

 

We also need to finalize the exact location of the GOTA station at the FD
site, including filters and antennas, so we can finalize the layout of the
antennas for minimum interference between different stations. 

 

Finally, due to the low number of sunspots, a lot of our QSOs are going to
come from operating 40 and 80 meters. As you all know, the noise level on
these two bands will make it very difficult to hear stations calling us
without special listening antennas. Dave, K5GN, has a beverage antenna for
40 meters that he is willing to bring and install. However, it needs to be
installed away from the other antennas, including the GOTA station. 

 

The 6 meter antenna location needs to be decided and the rig needs to be
manned. Do we have a person responsible for the antenna erection and
operation of the station? Will this rig be operated on FT8  or just SSB? 

 

If you are involved with any of these three issues, please let everyone know
the plan. 

 

Nizar 

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[BVARC] K0NM CWT score

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1300Z May 15

 

Call: K0NM

Operator(s): K0NM

Station: K0NM

 

Class: Single Op HP

QTH: TX

Operating Time (hrs): 1

Remote Operation

 

Summary:

Band  QSOs



  160: 

   80: 

   40:   57

   20:   53

   15: 

   10: 



Total:  110  Mults = 96  Total Score = 10,560

 

Club: Texas DX Society

 

Comments:

 

Getting there slowly. 

Niz K0NM

 

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[BVARC] Yesterday's training sessions on K3, N1MM and FT8

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

Despite the weather, we had over 20 people show up for the training on K3,
N1MM and FT8. We were able to get a hotspot to work inside the building and
do live demos of the K3 and N1MM. Some of the attendees got to call CQ on CW
and SSB on the remote. Bill Cordell gave  a very nice and detailed
presentation on FT8 and FT4 with live connection to his remote site. Seeing
the live demo of FT8 was fascinating to me since I have never used this
modality before. Unlike CW operation, you have enough time between contacts
to get a cup of coffee without missing anything!

 

Since several people missed these presentations due to bad weather, Mike
Hardwick has agreed to add these presentations to the June meeting program.
The K3 and N1MM presentations will be made by Curt Fletcher. The meeting
agenda also includes a presentation by Rick Hiller on FD antennas. 

 

Nizar K0NM

 

 

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[BVARC] K3, N1MM and FT8 training for FD at the BVARC meeting tomorrow evening

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

On behalf of BVARC and FD organizers, I want to remind the members that
there will be hands-on training on Elecraft K3, N1MM and FT8 tomorrow
evening at the BVARC membership meeting at the Sugar Land Masonic Lodge, 421
Eldridge Road, Sugar Land. The meeting is open to all the clubs
participating in the Mega Field Day. There will be a follow up meeting in
June on additional training if needed. Here is the program for the training
sessions tomorrow. 

 

6:45 pm -7:30 pm - K3 and N1MM by Curt WG5H and Nizar K0NM

Two K3/0 remotes will be set up with
computers and N1MM

One of the rigs will be for SSB and the
other for CW operation

These two rigs will be set up in the front
lobby. You will be able to make 

QSOs in CW and SSB during the training. 

8:00 pm - 8:45 pm - Live demonstration of FT8 operation by W5VOM Bill
Cordell

Bill will hook up remotely to his rig at the
Bay house and demonstrate the 

Key features on how to operate FT8 during
Field Day.

 

There will additional training sessions next month at the June BVARC
meeting. Let the board members know what aspect of the training you would
like to see again. 

 

73 de K0NM



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[BVARC] FW: FW: [tdxs-list] Performance of KK5W Mega Field Days over five years

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

Regarding the use of FT4 during FD, here is the comment from Glenn Anderson, 
WB5TUF, who is responsible for setting up the RTTY and FT8 digital modes. 

 

Nizar

 

From: Glenn Anderson [mailto:wb5...@comcast.net] 
Sent: Monday, May 6, 2019 3:50 PM
To: NIzar Mullani; 'Robie Elms'
Subject: Re: FW: [tdxs-list] Performance of KK5W Mega Field Days over five years

 

As far as I know,  ft4 will not be released for use in the June vhf or field 
day contests.  The rc5 software has a kill switch that executes in early June. 

I am planning to use ft8 for this year's event.

 

 

 

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From: NIzar Mullani mailto:mull...@tlite.com> > 

Date: 5/6/19 15:34 (GMT-06:00) 

To: 'Robie Elms' mailto:rule...@gmail.com> >, 'Glenn 
Anderson' mailto:wb5...@comcast.net> > 

Subject: FW: [tdxs-list] Performance of KK5W Mega Field Days over five years 

 

Robie or Glenn,

 

I am not an expert on FT8 or FT4. Can you please comment on Wes’s comments 
regarding FT4? I was under the impression that Fox and Hounds mode was not 
allowed for FD. 

 

Nizar

 

From: Wes Whiddon [mailto:weswhid...@hotmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, May 6, 2019 3:17 PM
To: NIzar Mullani
Cc: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net  
Subject: RE: [tdxs-list] Performance of KK5W Mega Field Days over five years

 

At the risk of hijacking your post, Nizar, I’m wondering about a few things.  
First, the upcoming FT4 “practice” session this Friday at  UTC is supposed 
to break in the mode for contesting.  Actually, if you tune 14080 there are 
already a ton of signals there and I’ve been working lots of stations using 
that mode.  So, I think the practice session has already started.  Second, does 
anyone know what the exchange will be during that time?  As it stands now, most 
everyone is just sending signal reports as per FT8.  Interestingly enough, if 
someone replies to your CQ with an RTTY contest exchange i.e 589 TX, the 
software asks you if you want to jump into the RTTY contest mode similar to FT8 
Fox and Hounds.  When you do, it’s possible to work multiple stations as if you 
were the fox.  Third, since the final version of FT4 will be announced in June, 
I’m thinking this could be the preferred digital mode for FD.  That is assuming 
some type of FD exchange is developed similar to FT8.  Hopefully things will 
smooth out before the end of next month.

 

Wes, N5WW

 

P.S.  This is just my humble opinion but from what I have seen with FT4, I 
think it might upstage FT8.  Nowadays we all want instant gratification and six 
seconds is a lot shorter than the interminable twelve you have to hold your 
breath for with FT8.

 

From: NIzar Mullani mailto:mull...@tlite.com> > 
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 14:58
To: Wes Whiddon mailto:weswhid...@hotmail.com> >
Cc: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net  
Subject: [tdxs-list] Performance of KK5W Mega Field Days over five years

 

I thought you may be interested in how the KK5W Mega Field Day has performed 
during the last five years. These numbers were taken from the 3830Scores web 
site. 

 

While FD has always been about community service and promotion of ham radio, 
hams are encouraged to teach about ham radio, antennas and operation of radios. 
ARRL specifically encourages ham radio operators to make as many QSO’s as 
possible during the 24 hours of operation, almost like a fun contest. The table 
below shows the QSO’s and Points for KK5W during the last five years. KK5W has 
done well in the past. Let’s see if we can improve on our score this year while 
having fun doing it. 

 


YEAR

QSO’S

POINTS


2014 (8A)

3763

13,374


2015 (8A)

4263

17,502


2016 (8A)

3173

13,886


2017 (8A)

3433

14,058


2018 (10A)

3003

13,159

 

Nizar

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[BVARC] Performance of KK5W Mega Field Days over five years

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

I thought you may be interested in how the KK5W Mega Field Day has performed
during the last five years. These numbers were taken from the 3830Scores web
site. 

 

While FD has always been about community service and promotion of ham radio,
hams are encouraged to teach about ham radio, antennas and operation of
radios. ARRL specifically encourages ham radio operators to make as many
QSO's as possible during the 24 hours of operation, almost like a fun
contest. The table below shows the QSO's and Points for KK5W during the last
five years. KK5W has done well in the past. Let's see if we can improve on
our score this year while having fun doing it. 

 


YEAR

QSO'S

POINTS


2014 (8A)

3763

13,374


2015 (8A)

4263

17,502


2016 (8A)

3173

13,886


2017 (8A)

3433

14,058


2018 (10A)

3003

13,159

 

Nizar

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Re: [BVARC] Drone videos and pics from last year's Field Day

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GREAT VIDEOS AND PICTURES OF THE GROUNDS AND ANTENNAS USED DURING OUR LAST QUAD 
CLUB MEGA FIELD DAY!!  
Thank you Allen. Looking forward to another successful Field Day on June 22-23, 
2019 at the same location. 
Nizar 

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> On May 4, 2019, at 8:29 PM, Allen Brier via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> After all this time, I finally checked the crashed drone for videos and pics 
> from last year’s Field Day. You can view or download them from the following 
> link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VarRUd24fSjGEEyatRidlhae5I7mblNs . 
> You can see I’m not a great drone operator!
>  
> You can even see the fated flight when the drone went down…see, I didn’t hit 
> a tree! I have a new frame and will try to rebuild it before FD this year.
>  
> Eddie/Scott feel free to upload these to the websites.
>  
> BTW, the FD signup sheet will be public soon!
>  
> Allen R. Brier N5XZ
> 1515 Windloch Lane
> Richmond, TX 77406
>  
> 
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[BVARC] Finally broke through the 100 QSO barrier in CWT

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Call: K0NM

Operator(s): K0NM

Station: K0NM

 

Class: Single Op HP

QTH: TX

Operating Time (hrs): 1

Remote Operation

 

Summary:

Band  QSOs



  160: 

   80: 

   40:   97

   20:   19

   15: 

   10: 



Total:  116  Mults = 107  Total Score = 12,412

 

Club: Texas DX Society

 

 

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Re: [BVARC] Seeking Field Day Suggestions

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

David,

I am just a messenger getting the word out about FD. Most of the work is being 
done by a team of people such as Allen , Rick Hiller, Bill Cordell, Glenn 
Anderson, Mike Hardwick and many more volunteers who help to make this Mega FD 
a reality.  

I have personally found FD to be very educational. The best way to learn is to 
ask people (Not while they are operating). I hope you and others will attend 
and help with setup,  operation and teardown. 

Make it a point to introduce yourself to others since there will be at least 
four clubs involved. 

Nizar

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From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of DAVID M GRAY JR via 
BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 1:34 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: DAVID M GRAY JR
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Seeking Field Day Suggestions

Hi Nizar,

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

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

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

David K5HEC




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

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

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

But, more than that, it is about sharing some quality time with members of the 
different clubs, getting to know them and sharing some great food with them. 

So, this year, let us add some fun things to do for our Mega Field Day. What 
social functions would you like to add to FD? Chili Cook-off? Pie/cake baking 
contest? 

Send in your suggestion so we can make this Mega Field Day a fun event for our 
families also. 

Nizar 

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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] The Engine behind a successful Mega Field Day

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Scott,

Thanks for your comments. We will definitely incorporate some of them in our 
FD. Antenna placement modeling is a great idea since we have three sets of 
antennas and some interference between them does happen even with bandpass 
filters. 

Good luck with your FD. We hope to work you. Our FD call is KK5W. 

Nizar 

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> On Apr 21, 2019, at 8:58 PM, Scott Straw  wrote:
> 
> Nizar,
> 
> Thanks for this.  We do many of the same things for our 3A effort in Roswell 
> for the North Fulton ARL.  You are blessed to be able to have multiple clubs 
> collaborate in your effort. Our 300 member club does it all but we too have 
> our “specialists”. 
> 
> One important group starts their work a few months before Field Day. They 
> review our antenna deployment from the previous year (we always use the same 
> venue) and go over anecdotal data regarding station interference issues as 
> well as any physical changes to the site and projected changes in operating 
> locations.  Then team reviews the EZ-NEC antenna modeling from the year 
> before and develops an antenna deployment plan for the coming year.  We have 
> two 40M dipoles, am 80M dipole and a 20-15-10 three element beam for one 
> position with two CW stations. Our PH station and GOTA stations each use 
> full-size 80M loop antennas. We also have a 6M vertical antenna.  Getting all 
> of these radiators to “play nice” has taken several years of refinement.  We 
> learned long ago that “Just throw a wire in the air” won’t cut it when you’ve 
> got multiple stations on close proximity.
> 
> Another salient point as Chuck correctly identified, is that our “Cookie” is 
> the MVP of the weekend.  The wife of a club member (and a Ham), she and her 
> team handles all of the logistics of providing four meals to all who are 
> present - operators and visitors alike - which adds up to as many as 250 
> people over the course of the event.  On Saturday evening the club provides 
> the BBQ and members bring a covered-dish for our annual picnic dinner. This 
> family-oriented event will bring as many as 150 attendees out to the Field 
> Day site. She also, in concert with our Safety Officer, enlists available 
> “harmonics” and others to pull wagons loaded with coolers of water and energy 
> drinks to the different operating positions so that everyone stays well 
> hydrated.
> 
> Finally, our North Fulton ARES group sets up a small tent at our event and 
> takes responsibility for collection of a majority of the bonus points  - they 
> handle the NTS messages, publicity, capturing the ARRL FD bulletin, and many 
> more.  We try to maximize our bonus points and one individual is assigned the 
> responsibility of collecting the necessary documentation.
> 
> Successful Field Day events don’t just happen.  Best of success with your 10A 
> effort!  
> 
> 
> Scott, KB4KBS
> Roswell, Georgia USA
> (EM74)
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> 
> On Apr 21, 2019, at 17:34, Nizar Mullani  wrote:
> 
> If you have attended one of the Mega Field Days, the first thing that you see 
> is this massive TV screen with a real time score and stats of the number of 
> QSOs in different modes as the 10 simultaneous operators are making QSOs. The 
> second most impressive thing you see is that all the rigs and computers are 
> standardized. You can move from one rig to another and never have to worry 
> about learning how to operate a new rig. ALL the rigs are K3s thanks to 
> members who bring their K3 rigs to the Field Day.
>  
> So, what about the computers? Well, we are very fortunate to have Glenn, 
> WB5TUF, who has managed to accumulate discontinued computers that are able to 
> operate N1MM and are linked to an internal network. Every year, Glenn starts 
> about a month before Field Day by dusting off these computers, upgrading the 
> software and upgrading the N1MM software. He checks the networking of these 
> computers so that they all work. The day before Field Day, Glenn loads up his 
> car with these computers and brings them to the Field Day. He installs the 
> computers, with the help of several volunteers, at each station. He makes 
> sure they are all linked to an internal network to his master computer. All 
> the K3s are checked to make sure they are ready to operate in their mode of 
> operation.
>  
> While Glenn is setting up the computers, others are installing the cabling 
> and the filters to allow multiple users to share the antennas. Test QSOs are 
> made to ensure that all the rigs and antennas operate properly. If there is 
> anything that needs to be done, the people setting up the stations don’t wait 
> to be told or asked. Everyone know to just DO IT.
>  
> During the 24 hours of FD operation, every contact made by the operators is 
> linked to Glenn’s master computer and the results displayed in real time on 
> the big TV screen.
>  
> The next amazing this to watch is when FD is over. Everyone pitches in to 
> take down the antennas, roll up the 

[BVARC] The Engine behind a successful Mega Field Day

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

If you have attended one of the Mega Field Days, the first thing that you
see is this massive TV screen with a real time score and stats of the number
of QSOs in different modes as the 10 simultaneous operators are making QSOs.
The second most impressive thing you see is that all the rigs and computers
are standardized. You can move from one rig to another and never have to
worry about learning how to operate a new rig. ALL the rigs are K3s thanks
to members who bring their K3 rigs to the Field Day. 

 

So, what about the computers? Well, we are very fortunate to have Glenn,
WB5TUF, who has managed to accumulate discontinued computers that are able
to operate N1MM and are linked to an internal network. Every year, Glenn
starts about a month before Field Day by dusting off these computers,
upgrading the software and upgrading the N1MM software. He checks the
networking of these computers so that they all work. The day before Field
Day, Glenn loads up his car with these computers and brings them to the
Field Day. He installs the computers, with the help of several volunteers,
at each station. He makes sure they are all linked to an internal network to
his master computer. All the K3s are checked to make sure they are ready to
operate in their mode of operation. 

 

While Glenn is setting up the computers, others are installing the cabling
and the filters to allow multiple users to share the antennas. Test QSOs are
made to ensure that all the rigs and antennas operate properly. If there is
anything that needs to be done, the people setting up the stations don't
wait to be told or asked. Everyone know to just DO IT. 

 

During the 24 hours of FD operation, every contact made by the operators is
linked to Glenn's master computer and the results displayed in real time on
the big TV screen. 

 

The next amazing this to watch is when FD is over. Everyone pitches in to
take down the antennas, roll up the coax, unhook the computers and rigs,
pack up the computers, clean the rooms and the kitchen, take out the trash
and within four hours, leave the site as if FD never happened. 

 

Come and be part of this Mega Field Day event. There are not many Field Day
entries with 10 or more rigs in the country. It is definitely a unique
experience. 

 

Nizar K0NM

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[BVARC] The Quad Club Field Day location and Information

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WHEN?

The Quad Club Field Day is going to held on the fourth weekend of June. The
Dates are June 22-23, 2019. The actual FD starts at 1800 UTC Saturday and
ends at 23:59 UTC on Sunday. Setup of antennas and tear down information
will be made available later. For more information about operating times and
rules, click on the Rules link below to the arrl.org web site.

 

WHERE?

Our Field Day will be held at the beautiful 50 acres Duhacsek park in Sugar
Land. It has a nice house on it full amenities for the weekend. Mike, N5VCX,
was able to secure the house and access to the park for antenna erection
during Field Day operation. The last Field Day was held there and it worked
out great. You can find directions and more information about the Park at
the following web site:

 

https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Duhacsek-Park-Commun
ity-Center-45 

 

RULES

The rules for the Field Day can be found at the ARRL web site. 

 
http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2019/2019-Rules-RevA.pdf 

 

PICTURES FOR 2018 MEGA FIELD DAY

If you want to see pictures of last year's Mega Field Day, click on the link
below to the BVARC.ORG web site. You can see the initial setup, antenna
erection, operation during FD and tear down. The location is perfect with
lots of room for antennas, a nice house with A/C, separate rooms for
operators and a great kitchen for food and drinks. 

 
http://www.bvarc.org/photos.php?year=2018=fd 

 

Come join us even if you just want to see or meet some of your friends. It
is a great time to meet the members of other clubs.

 

Nizar K0NM

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[BVARC] Antennas for the Quad Club Mega Field Day 2018

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Just spoke to Bill Cordell, W5VOM, who is coordinating the antennas for our
Mega Field day. Here is what he said about what is going to be erected for
Field Day.

 

"We have your triband beam antenna set for CW, two Mosley Shorty 40's (one
for CW and one for SSB); Triband for SSB; and triband for digital and a
40/80 dipole for digital.  Glen and I will try to head up the RTTY/FT8
radios..  There will be the big man lift for the CW guys, the 40 ft man lift
for the phone antennas and we will use Hardwick's portable mast for digital"
W5VOM.

 

There will be three sets of antennas erected. One for CW operation, one for
SSB and a third for digital including FT8. Each set of antennas will have
the ability to operate 10, 15,20, 40 and 80 meters. Come help with antenna
erection and feed line installation on the afternoon before FD and in the
morning of FD. We can use your help. 

 

If you want to learn about antennas and feed lines, Rick Hiller, W5RH, our
antenna Guru, has agreed to hold short classes at FD site on how these
antennas work. More information on these classes will be sent later.

 

Allen, N5XZ, will circulate a sign up sheet for operating time in the near
future. We have 25+ people signed up so far. We can always use some more.
Please sign up with Allen if you have not done so.

 

COME JOIN US, EVEN FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS, AT THE MEGA FIELD DAY.

 

Nizar K0NM

 

 

 

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Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest

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Eddie,

I will be out of town this weekend. Curt, WG5H, who has agreed to help with the 
organization of the next GHH event. He will be attending the Sunday meeting. He 
and I are trying to get some people together to form a team for the next GHH. 
Your help will be crucial. Please say hello to Curt. 

You had mentioned that you had a list of vendors and their contact information. 
Curt and I will be going to Dayton and intend to talk to some of them to see if 
we can sign them up. It would be great if you can share that list with us. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 26, 2019, at 7:14 AM, Keith Dutson via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Kudos to Eddie NU5K, Mike N5VCK, Mark K5MGJ, John K5IZO, Rick K5RH, Ron K5HM, 
> and others I do not know well, for holding the BVARC club together, and 
> providing a great hamfest once again.  Please hang in there until new blood 
> shows up to continue the tradition.
>  
> 73, Keith NM5G
>  
> From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Eddie Runner via BVARC
> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 1:52 PM
> To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
> Cc: Eddie Runner ; 'William Crews' 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest
>  
> Bill, I don't want you to hesitate!
> I want your input!
>  
> and thank you for it.
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[BVARC] K0NM CWT score April 4 2019

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A little bit rusty in the beginning. Could not break 100 QSO's. I moved to
20 meters too early and my rates dropped  - a rookie mistake. 

Nizar

 

Call: K0NM

Class: Single Op HP

QTH: Texas

Operating Time (hrs): 1

Remote Operation

 

Summary:

Band  QSOs



  160:

   80:

   40:  69

   20:  25

   15:

   10:



Total:  94  Mults = 89  Total Score = 8,366

 

Club: Texas DX Society

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Re: [BVARC] Hamfest complainers

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

I agree with Jeff. Even though the Hamfest was not as big as previous years, 
the people who attended it seem to enjoy it. Congratulations to all the 
volunteers who worked so hard to make this event work. 

 

Now, let us think positively and start planning on how we can make the Hamfest 
better every year starting with the next one.

 

Nizar 

 

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jeffery MacMillian 
via BVARC
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 4:35 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Jeffery MacMillian
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Hamfest complainers

 

I thought it was a great Hamfest and I didn't get an opportunity to  help this 
year. So I guess I am just a member. No offense taken, but I am sure 
condescending comments could have a negative affect on getting more people 
involved. 

As a club we should value all our members. They pay dues and I see allot of 
people doing all they can. My thoughts is that is perfectly fine. If I spent 
time wondering why other people weren't involved I would be wasting my time in 
which I could be learning CW.

 

Personally I have done lots of Volunteer work over the years Professionally and 
in the Hobby and it is always more work than reward and every time I do it, it 
is because I like to do it and I ended it about right there.  

 

The Ballon team is always a fun bunch to watch. The TDXS booth was nice as was 
the soldering station. The Testing table is always a fun place to hang out. 
Food was well done this year. The tail gating had a nice selection of stuff. 
Website was great. Positives across the board.  The state even did there part 
with construction and signs. :) Finding Hamfest should always be the first 
challenge of the day. 

 

I even had a nice looking lady sell me another Navy Hat... :) 

 

Hamfest is a TON of work for the board,  volunteers , vendors, and clubs alike. 
All who deserve more appreciation than they will ever get.  Big THANK YOU to 
all that supported the event, and onto Next year. 

 

 

What we could be doing is using social media after the fact to let other hams 
know what they missed, followed by the dates for next year. 

 

 

 

Have Fun,

Jeff

KG5LRP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 3:24 PM Richard Bonica via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Ok - I have been a member for almost a year. I thought it was a great show. I 
even bought a table. I will tell you if you need people to help, not only I 
will but my company is ready to help too. 
We are as a club, in my opinion, a great set of people, we just have to find 
the right place for the right people. 

And as for Mike, he does what he can and I believe that he wears a lot of hats 
and just needs more support.

 

I know I am going to become unpopular with some members saying this, but there 
are 2 types of members

1) those who are members and,

2) those who are active members.

 

I am now standing up to say I want to be an active member, please let me know 
what is needed.

 

and to those who did work on the show this year (and I mean this in all caps)  
WHAT AND AWESOME JOB AND CUNGRATS AND THANK YOU.

 

 

 

On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 3:14 PM JP Pritchard via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

I personally, I think GHHH turned out pretty well. I hope those complaining 
about it actually did something to help. Hamfests don’t happen by themselves, 
they require volunteers and we didn’t hear from near enough of our members. . 
If you’re not volunteering for some reason that’s understandable. But if you 
just didn’t bother to show up, then you have no right to gripe. 

JP K5JPP

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

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Congratulations Andy on a very successful floater. I saw the tiny 
processor/transmitter that Thomas has designed. You guys are doing some 
fantastic work on balloons. 

What are the chances it will end up in Europe?

NIZAR

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> On Mar 24, 2019, at 11:37 AM, Andy via BVARC  wrote:
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> BLT-51 (W5ACM-10) is headed for the Georgia Coast!
> Andy W5ACM
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> We have crossed into Alabama!
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> Tracking W5ACM-10
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> The floater balloon from this morning is still clipping across the country.
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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Field Day 2019 Operators Needed - sign up at Hamfest

[Nizar Mullani via BVARC]

Thank you ALL for a great response during Hamfest. We signed up 22 people to 
operate during FD. Some experts and some newbies. 

A lot of you commented about learning from experts during FD. That is a great 
idea. We can do this by including some training in N1MM and K3 radios before 
start of FD. Then, during FD, we can let the people listen in on the CW QSOs. 
And, for SSB operation, we can assist by typing in the information in N1MM to 
help the operator.  

FD is a great time for learning and mentoring others. Come learn all about 
putting up antennas, setting up the rigs and operating. Let us not forget about 
tear down after FD. We will need your help. 

Please spread the word around about our Quad Club Mega Field Day. More 
information about FD will follow in the future. 

Nizar K0NM. 

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> Nizar,
> 
> Are you saying that you are planning a “Texas-sized” Field Day event? hihi 
> 
> Sounds like it will be fun! Best of luck!
> 
> Scott, KB4KBS
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> On Mar 22, 2019, at 08:37, NIzar Mullani  wrote:
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> Our Mega Quad Club Field Day event is ON - again. We will have 10 or more 
> stations on the air with three sets of towers and antennas covering 10 
> through 80 meters. Everyone is welcome to join us for the FD. You do not have 
> to be a member of any club. It is a great time to learn how to put up 
> antennas, how to operate or just meet other hams and do some face-time 
> rag-chews. More details about the FD will be presented later by the 
> organizing committees.
>  
> We are signing up operators for this Mega event. Please stop by at the TDXS 
> table (opposite the ARRL tables) during the Houston Hamfest and sign up as an 
> operator with Doug, WB5TKI. We are looking for operators in the area of CW, 
> SSB, RTTY and possibly FT8 operation. Allen, K5XZ, will coordinate the final 
> operating schedule for FD at a later time.
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[BVARC] Field Day 2019 Operators Needed - sign up at Hamfest

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

Our Mega Quad Club Field Day event is ON - again. We will have 10 or more
stations on the air with three sets of towers and antennas covering 10
through 80 meters. Everyone is welcome to join us for the FD. You do not
have to be a member of any club. It is a great time to learn how to put up
antennas, how to operate or just meet other hams and do some face-time
rag-chews. More details about the FD will be presented later by the
organizing committees. 

 

We are signing up operators for this Mega event. Please stop by at the TDXS
table (opposite the ARRL tables) during the Houston Hamfest and sign up as
an operator with Doug, WB5TKI. We are looking for operators in the area of
CW, SSB, RTTY and possibly FT8 operation. Allen, K5XZ, will coordinate the
final operating schedule for FD at a later time. 

 

Nizar K0NM

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