Re: [BVARC] Field day thoughts...
Work on organization - Allow people take the lead for tasks, areas, or activity's - Provide the list of leads to all other leads and volunteers, so they can work together with out being forced to deal with one bottle neck, that may or may not respond to calls or emails. - All these leads and the tasks areas they are leading need to be listed on any web site, flier, and meeting notes. That way if others are trying to reach some one they are not reduced to calling the one and only phone number that is listed on all BVARC docs, webs site that always goes to voice mail. - If you are a lead, have a plan, with back ups, of what ever you are leading. - Some examples of bad past planning - Planning meetings being moved around all the time and as there was no list of volunteers, people were left off the meeting invites - PA system arrives 2 hours after start of event. - 2nd day of the event and people still asking how to pay for their tables that should have been paid for before they even allowed to setup - The event was over but the lead of the tear down group spent over 90 minutes on the phone trying to find out what needed to be done. Due to this several volunteers gave up and went home. Once breakdown did start the instructions were unclear and not complete. As a result to many tables were broken down and put away, had to be set up again. Just my take on things, do with it what you wnat. Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 03:00:26 PM CDT, Richard Bonica via BVARC wrote: To All,,,I was thinking about field day just now. I asked myself "Why do you do field day?" Well, that voice in my head answered back... "You are there to be with people that have a common goal and to show your skills." Next question - "What are my goals?"Again - "I want to test our skills as Emergency communicators. The level of success is measured by how many contacts, and who I show it to." That was followed by "When I am done, who will care?"That answer was -- "That is why I am inviting Schools and Government to see and hopefully get them involved in the hobby and leave a positive spot in the history of radio" That kind of refocused a few thoughts I have been talking about to people and realized that I am on the right path, just that everyone words it differently. We have the contest guy - they want pointsWe have the social guys - they want to be with their kind andWe have the guy who - let me show them what I can do. With those thoughts in mind, I propose the following1) bring the GOTA station to the main area - maybe in what I call the Fish Tank or the main entrance2) make the conference are the class room3) have people to volunteer to bring Home Brew items to display on entrance4) have a 1 hr block for people to describe their Home Brew5) We have someone designated as the "Youth Mentor" -- This person would be dedicated to welcoming youth that come and maybe introduce them to members and eventually become a point of contact for them6) We have a 1hr block for those who do our "Engineering" and make sure things work, take credit for their work and describe a bit of what they do.7) Also have a 1 hr block for Q and let our group share knowledge on the question or even maybe have a lookup on web time. With those steps, I hope people see what we do better and give others that are behind the scene a chance to thump their chest..Heck, maybe even Daphne and team can talk about cooking for a large group .. Maybe I plan on bringing a projector to shine on the wall, so we can all see what is going on on a computer that will be stationed in the main area too. Now with that said -- does anyone have any thoughts? (BE NICE I know there is a guy watching this reflector. ) And please do not hold back anything, I want this year to be the year of BVARC. And if you have thoughts about what Field day is, please let me know - let's try to see where that fits in too. -- Richard BonicaC: 281.935.7222 Email: kg5...@gmail.com Freq: 147.000 - DMR - Digital Mobile CERT, CST, EST, WEB EOC, HSEEP, FEMA PD, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Extra Ameture Radio Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Old 150watt DC to AC converter.
Yep I have to agree, I'm tossing it and just ordered a new Besttek 300 watt full sine wave inverter from Amazon. It was about $43.00 and had several good reviews by the review BOT's on there and you tube Robert - thanks for the suggestion for the 12 to 19v adapter made by Tarrus, But i decided on a new invert as I could use it for other things as well. Thanks for every one else that replied. Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:27:10 AM CDT, Gokhan KORALTURK via BVARC wrote: More than likely using a 105W inverter for 130W actual power demand would not be very healthy neither for your inverter nor for the device. When they say it's a 150W inverter, they usually emit the fact that it would not be able to deliver that much power with the same quality since wave (or simulated sine wave) for that power output for long. On the other hand, the same goes for your laptop charger. If if is 130 Watts it is very very unlikely it would be outputting, in fact even consuming that much power. So it's a coin toss unless you measure the actual values or can find some real life measurements on the web. All these aside, modern switching power supplies are really and I mean really good at what they do. So they will compensate for a lot of variables on the input side and will still be able to produce 19V 6.8A (which I assume are the rough values for your adapter based on "130 Watt" rating). The worst case scenario I can imagine is either your inverter getting too hot and shutting itself (or the very unlikely scenario burning itself out) or your adapter getting a bit hot and turning itself off after a while. If you can find an oscilloscope, even a very cheap one, you can actually see the power output of the inverter off and on load. That would give you the best idea. If not, just plug them together, and instead of maybe using your PC, try another load (a DC soldering iron, a variable load tester, a giant resistor, an old laptop etc. And see how long it would work without any issues. Chances are they would work just fine. You can also use an RMS multimeter to see what it does to an extent if you cannot find an oscilloscope. But my final recommendation is this, a cheap modern 200W inverter can be bought for about $20. Is it worth going through all that trouble just to make sure your 15 year old inverter would not harm your PC? I wish I had some time to help you on site to bring an oscilloscope and test it but seriously, I'd just get a new one and use the old one for something that is not sensitive. Thank you and best regards, 73,KGOKHN On Tue, May 14, 2024 at 11:12 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC wrote: I have a 12 to 19v adapter made by Tarrus that allows me to plug my Dell laptop into a 12v power. It is more efficient than going to 120vac It was not very expensive . Look at amazon Need to know what power your laptop uses They range from USB-C to (like mine) 19v Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of John Denison via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 8:31 PM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: John Denison Subject: Re: [BVARC] Old 150watt DC to AC converter. I used a UPS that had a modified sine wave inverter and it made my laptop charger run excessively hot. That was one time during a Field Day event, so I don't know if it would have shortened the life of the charger. Currently I am using a pure sine wave inverter made by Samlex and the laptop charger plugged into that inverter feels like room temperature. 73 John Denison KD5YOU On 5/14/2024 8:21 PM, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC wrote: I found a old 150watt DC to AC converter. It's a good 10 to 15 years old and has never been used. Looking to use it to power the AC adapter/charger for my laptop. IT's rated for 130watts. I'm guessing it's a modified sinewave inverter due to the age. Will this thing harm my laptop/charger. Thanks Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing listBVARC@bvarc.orghttp://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.orgPublicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ -- Gokhan KORALTURK Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly availabl
Re: [BVARC] Seriously!
I don't click on links sent direct from people I know. I will never click on a random link sent over a email forwarding service. Sending a blind link like this would get you banned from many places. Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG On Monday, April 1, 2024 at 10:59:31 AM CDT, K5BOU via BVARC wrote: Blind link removed K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont Houston|Texas|USA| https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?
I will repeat what Sean stated, come out to one of the POTA events that happens around the Houston area. While there are several groups doing these I have found that the (facebook group) Houston POTA group is the most active. During these POTA events you will be able to get on the air with the help of people there. You will also be able to try out different radios. The next POTA event is April 20th at Stephen F. Austin State Park which is west of Katy. They normally run from 10am to 5 pm. You dont have to bring anything, but a chair and drinks for your self could be helpful. Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 08:34:02 AM CDT, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC wrote: Kristan, I understand and was once in your shoes when I first started. I know you said it is hard for you to go to activities such as a planed POTA event. But I encourage you to seek these gatherings because they are some of the best way to get answers to your questions and a little hands on experience so you too will become confident in your knowledge and ability. A few places to keep an eye out for upcoming local park activations are Houston POTA, Cross Roads Ham Radio Club, and Brazos Vally Amateur Radio Club. All these groups manage a Facebook page that helps get the word out of organized POTA activations in our area. Regards, Sean - N5LNK On Mar 19, 2024, at 8:13 AM, gshockxcc via BVARC wrote: First, let me preface my request for help by saying that I am a Mechanical Engineer and I still have no idea what is going on. I collect lots of data on rotating and fixed equipment, and I understand Control systems just enough to be dangerous. That said, I have had my General license for almost a year, and I still have no idea how to operate a ham radio, how to communicate with anyone or find channels to communicate on. I freely admit that the amount of time that I spend trying to learn is minimal, because of other priorities at the moment. I don’t have any friends who are into ham, and I am rarely able to make BVARC functions like the POTA. How in the world do you get started if you don’t know where to begin? Sorry, I am just lost. -Kristan Sent from Proton Mail for iOS Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Greter Houston HamFest
One ticket is good for both days Rudy Ackerman 281 460 7384 On Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 06:24:26 PM CST, John Denison via BVARC wrote: I didn't see this mentioned anywhere, but do we purchase tickets for each day or is one ticket for both days? 73 John Denison KD5YOU On 2/28/2024 8:28 AM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: > The Greater Houston HamFest is only two days away from opening its doors this Friday at noon. Please come out to enjoy the event Friday and Saturday with the various vendors from across Texas and surrounding states. Ham Radio Outlet will be back again this year so please stop by their tables and tell them thanks for coming down. Don't forget to thank the other vendors and sellers who attend the Greater Houston HamFest making the event the largest in Texas. Don't forget to stop by and visit the rocket, drone and UAV display in Bldg B from the University of Houston chapter of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics If you need more information on the HamFest, please go to houstonhamfest.org. Hope to see you there. Mike Hardwick, N5VCX Chairman Greater Houston HamFest 713-826-6917 Virus-free. www.avg.com Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!
Not hearing your on 7.271 Rudy Ackerman 281 460 7384 On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 08:05:12 PM CST, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC wrote: 7.271 Regards, Sean - N5LNK On Feb 24, 2024, at 5:06 PM, Sean - N5LNK wrote: Good afternoon all. This evening on 40m at 8pm I will attempt to make contact with whomever answers my call. I am camping at the park and with good band conditions I am planing to have a little rag chew on or near 7.265 assuming the frequency is available. I will send another email once I have claimed a frequency. Look forward to chatting with you on the long wire. Regards, Sean - N5LNK On Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: Hello all, Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this Sunday February 25th doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by between 10am and 5pm. If you'd like to help set up you are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for directions. One more reminder: There will be a pre-POTA net on 40m run by Sean N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear them there) at 8pm local time on Saturday February 24th (tomorrow). The important details: - Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass. - IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE. - We will have about 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks. - If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment. - Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club or any other operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival). - If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions have been quite favorable lately). - Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out for a fun time with your fellow hams. - 10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App). - Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event. When:Sunday February 25th 202410am - 5pm Where:Brazos Bend State Park21901 FM 762 Needville, TX 77461 If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't make this event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April. It's a lot of fun, and we hope to see you out there this Sunday or any other time we're out at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about this event. Thanks and 73! Kori Rahman, WX5KR Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Looking for a Fusion/Wires X repeater.
Decided to give Wires X another try. Can hit the 444.9750 repeater (Fred Hartman Bridge, Baytown) in FM Mode. However when I switch to DN mode press the Wires X button nothing is happening. I dont see another Wire X repeater in the my area of Houston. Beltway and I-45 South Thanks Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Testing during Hamfest
What are the testing times during the hamfest. Thanks Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Working POTA 6m if you want to make a contact
Hello. I'm currently working 6m 50.300, could use some 6m contacts Thanks Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Stolen 200 ft tower
They are only hard to take apart if you want to reuse it. Cordless grinder with a cutting wheel and they come down quick and easy. Odds are it ended up at some recycle center. Rudy Ackerman On Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 10:13:29 AM CST, John Parmalee via BVARC wrote: I have got to wonder that no body missed it as it was off thee air. Google WJLX I have taken towers down before. If it is a Rohn 25/45 they are hard to get apart after the galvanize in the joints bond. From: BVARC On Behalf Of Chris Medlin via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2024 9:55 PM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Chris Medlin Subject: [BVARC] Stolen 200 ft tower Keep an eye out for your fellow ham and if you see him erect a 200 foot radio station communications tower in his yard out of the blue, he may be a suspect. All joking aside, the lawn crew arrived at the tower site to do some bush hog work and discovered the active 200 ft tall tower on site was missing. This was in Jasper Alabama. Definitely News of the Weird. Enjoy! WJLX owner reports theft of 200-foot radio tower wvtm13.com 73 Chris/AC5CM Typos brought to you by iPhone Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Looking for a Satellite LEO package or 2 Meter M2 Eggbeater Antenna
Arrow Antenna's donated a Arrow II Portable Antenna, model 1 146/437-10w. Retail price is $201.00. It will be a door prize at the hamfest. Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG On Monday, February 5, 2024 at 01:36:35 PM CST, Glen Jenkins via BVARC wrote: I am starting to get into amateur satellites and am looking for either a: M2 2 meter eggbeater antenna OR a LEO package with 2m and 70cm antenna with rotator OR a Homebrew MOXON 2 meter antenna I’ll be in Houston Feb 8-11 this weekend. I live now in Austin. Regards, Glen Jenkins,P.E WB4KTF Not sent from my Ham Radio Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Changes to the POTA Event
I must say that POTA is what drove me to buy the HF gear I have now, POTA was the driving force for me to join this club. Also if I drag my radio, battery, computer out to a park, you bet I'm going to use my call on my gear. Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG On Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 04:48:34 PM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: Im sorry to hear that .. I think POTA is amazing and fills so many blanks for BVARC and the Ham radio community... 1) can you ever beat a beautiful day in the park 2) be a catch (cause a pileup) 3) Afternoon with some great friends 4) opportunity to welcome new folks to HAM and to BVARC.. Suzanne and I bought BVARC banners and other stuff out of our own pockets to help bring the POTA MASTERS in as a BVARC EVENT.. All has been working great as far as I knew.. I have posted on this before I think, but again at the last BOARD meeting there was some questions about using the club call, about illegal operations and other questions a board member(s) posed.. even though the board did set a budget to help POTA .. the masters felt disrespected and .. well The POTA MASTERS got butt hurt... I dont blame them, they dont use BVARC equipment, they use their own radios (and other volunteer radios).. Like I said before, BVARC NEEDS POTA, more then POTA needs BVARC. POTA is super popular, I think our board members and especially our PRESIDENT needs to be kissin some POTA A*S...!! These POTA guys are SUPERSTARS! BVARC needs to make this a priority.. If you do not agree or do not understand POTA please GO TO POTA EVENT.. it is true ham radio at its finest.. I ask our board to REALIZE how important this is, buy a couple POTA radios, really make it a BVARC EVENT support these guys.. And I ask our POTA MASTERS to take the stupid abuse for a minute and forgive the MORONS that hurt your feelings and lets have some fun.. Eddie Runner (NU5K) in the last year a lot of folks seem to get hurt feelings.. WISE UP BOD.. we need to welcome folks not run them off.. > > > > > > Hello all, > > I am writing this message to let everybody know about the >changes we are making to the BVARC POTA Event. We will no longer be running >the event as a BVARC (Brazos Valley Armature Radio Club) affiliated one. We >will not be doing it every month. We will however still do the event for the >city. This means we are inviting every club in the city of Houston and beyond. >We are looking into a way to let everyone know when and where we are going to >do the event. For now February the 25th is the last BVARC sponsored POTA >Event. We are looking at doing it six times out of the year. Times will be >determined by the event managers. More info to come on the upcoming events and >where to find us. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Your Friendly POTA Operators > > Anthony-W5LIC / Kori-WX5KR > > > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Hamfest Planning Weekly Mtg via Zoom
Thanks, added to my cal Rudy Ackerman 281 460 7384 On Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 06:56:49 PM CST, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: All, just a reminder of the hamfest planning meeting this Thursday at 7 p.m. See you there! Weekly Hamfest Planning Meetings via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8134102?pwd=c01CdXBWRDNYWTU4czZGL0VicUNuQT09 Note: if this meeting request includes a Skype link, please DO NOT use that link. We'll be on Zoom only. Thanks! Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] banquet
First off I would just like to thank the people that took the time and effort to plan and set up the Banquet. If only the people replying in this email thread had spend the same amount of time working and helping the people planning the event we would not be having this discussion now Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Printing your own QSL cards?
For those of you that print your own QSL cards. What card stock do you use and where do you get it? Thanks Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] ISO artist to draw QSO card Image
Looking for some one with drawing skills to draw a image/cartoon for a QSO card. Anyone know of some one that can do something like that? Thanks Rudy AckermanKF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] WTB ham sticks on 60m and 75m
Looking to order a couple of ham sticks on 60m and 75m. Before I order them just asking if anyone has some they are no longer using and would like to get rid of. Thanks Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Power supply for home
I'm looking for a power supply to power my radios at home. I currently have a Yaesu FTM-400 and a Yaesu FTDX-10. The FTM-400 draws a max of 12 amps and the FTDX-10 draws 21 amps max. I do not see ever transmitting on both at the same time, with that I feel a 25amp power supply should be fine. I'm looking at the Astron SS-30M-AP power supply which provides 25 amps normal and 30 amps peak. The other option is the Astron SS-50M-AP which provides 40 amps normal and 50 amps max. Is there a reason why to go with the larger power supply? Thanks Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] POTA - Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge
Great radioing, great food, great people. Just some of the things that happen at these events. - Ability to try different radios ICOM 7300 & 7100, YAESU 891, 991, and FTDX-10 or bring your own. - Ability to try different antennas, DC Commander, Hamsticks, 17ft whip, and EFHW's. - With all these different antennas learn how to tune them with different analyzers such as the NANO VNA or RigExpert- Ability to work different bands you may not have access to at your shack. - Try different logging software packages, or ask questions about their features. HAMRS, Log Book of the World, QRZ, N3FJP's Amateur Contact Log and many others.- Learn about Digital modes and the related software like WSIT-X and Grid Tracker. These are just the topics I heard or was included in, there were many others as well. If you have questions this is a great event to come to as some one will likely have the gear there to show off and provide examples with. This event really is a Ham Radio Boot Camp with out the yelling and exercise. Lets see you at the next one Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG On Monday, November 20, 2023 at 08:56:19 AM CST, N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer via BVARC wrote: WOW what a fantastic Sunday for our Parks on the Air event. This event is growing and I encourage you to visit with us at our beautiful parks we have here in our area. Our POTA events offer many things. Such as fellowship and help with equipment / antenna issues. Oh and of course opportunity to participate in the ever popular and fun activity of Park Activating. POTA! Technician class HAMs are invited to come see what all the fuss is about regarding HF operating. Tech's can use the club call and operate on HF using provided radios and antennas. So, and this goes for any licensed amature if you are not equipped with an HF rig but wish to try it I personally invite you to swing by and give it a go. 73 deSean Linkenheimer Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] BVARC BOD Elections
Thank you for all the work you will be doing to help run the club. Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 09:02:24 AM CST, N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer via BVARC wrote: Thank you everyone who had the opportunity and voted in our elections last evening. I am honored you have elected me to the office of Recording Secretary. I look forward to serving the club, its membership, and helping to develop our many great programs. 73 deSean Linkenheimer On Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 7:29 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: Wow...what a night. Great crowd. Great chili.and great voting turnout. Thanks to the candidates. Thanks to the food crew (excellent as usual) and thanks to the election committee posse of JP and Jeff. 81 total ballots cast Daphne is our new 1 Year at LargeSean is the new Recording Secretary for 2 yearsPhilippe is the next 2 Year at Large Mike remains President for 2 years 2024 is gonna be fun. Stay turned. Get radio active. What a great time to be a member of BVARC. 73...Rick W5RH Election Committee chair. Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Solar eclipse qso party
I worked POTA at the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge on 17 meters during the eclipse and had lots of contacts. Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG 281 460 7384 On Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 04:35:39 PM CDT, Mike Knerr via BVARC wrote: I have a ft891 radio running a 40 meter efhw Normally I can receive and send on 40 and 20 meters. During the eclipse all I heard was high noise. I could not hear anyone. Was I doing something wrong? Did the eclipse screw everything up? Inquiring minds want to know. Mike Knerr KI5UBL 73 Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!
The best way to handle threads like this is "DELETE" :) Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG On Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 10:09:04 AM CDT, K5BOU via BVARC wrote: I heard the board voted for this issue. And was decided to continue. What I was trying in my first post was to bring a legal answer to this topic because s, without knowing, the board had already voted and approved this event. I understand It isn't easy to please anyone and we need to accept the board's decision; this topic is closed for me. K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont Houston|Texas|USA| https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/ #77940 From: BVARC On Behalf Of Eddie Runner via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 9:58 AM To: Fox Danger Piacenti Cc: Eddie Runner ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; anthony moro ; K5BOU Subject: Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday! if you would read the posts thouroughly you might see i enjoyed the brews events i have been to. as for my children. if you had read. my son is a 42 yr old ham who happens to be an addict. the question isnt the event itself. hams can meet anywhere they want to. some guys may meet to talk ham and smoke weed (and some do). dont care. issue to me is simply bvarcs sponsoring an adult only event. all events, meetings and so on should be good for all members. Eddie Sent from my iphone > On Oct 10, 2023, at 9:51 AM, Fox Danger Piacenti wrote: > > Hi, Eddie. > We are not exclusively an adult club, but that event is an exclusively adult > event. I promise not to bring my children. I hope you will have the same > courtesy not to bring yours. > If the very existence of an adults-only event on a calendar for a club is > enough to cause problems for children, their caretakers are failing them. > Best, > -Fox > On 10/10/23 09:48, Eddie Runner wrote: >> but thats the problem you fail to see. we are not an ADULT club. !!! >> >> we work with schools. and boy scouts. we even offer a student membership. >> and always encorage youngsters to and parents to discover and enjoy ham >> radio. >> >> Eddie NU5K >> Sent from my iphone >> >> >>> On Oct 10, 2023, at 9:38 AM, K5BOU via BVARC wrote: >>> >>> Fox, KW6FOX, well say! >>> >>> >>> >>> K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont >>> Houston|Texas|USA| >>> https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/ >>> >>> >>> >>> #77940 >>> >>> From: BVARC On Behalf Of Fox Danger Piacenti via >>> BVARC >>> Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 9:27 AM >>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; anthony moro >>> >>> Cc: Fox Danger Piacenti >>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday! >>> >>> Hi, all. >>> I'm a fairly new member of this club, having joined only a month or two >>> ago. I went to last month's Brew's with BVARC event as my first intro event >>> to the club. Seemed like a fun way to get to know some folks and have a >>> good time. >>> And it was exactly that. I loved getting to hang with club members and the >>> offerings at the bar. I'm a bit confused from some of the correspondence >>> here. Has anything actually happened that was a problem at these events or >>> is this a lot of speculation about issues that *could* happen? I don't much >>> patience for the latter. If it's the former, it's fair to discuss how to >>> address the issue. If something happened that evening, it must have >>> happened while I wasn't looking or after I left. >>> I expect club members to be adults. I expect people to make their own >>> decisions. I also am quite aware that sometimes people have difficulties >>> with addiction and specific substances. >>> We're a very large club. That leaves room for diversity of events. It also >>> means we're more likely to have some members who aren't a good fit for >>> events. But if we actually come across a member we discover is behaving >>> irresponsibly at these get-togethers, I do expect those running them to >>> intervene. Worrying about whose legal responsibility it is comes as a >>> secondary concern (though still a concern!): I expect the event runners to >>> address behavior problems and let people who can't behave themselves know >>> they aren't allowed back. >>> I'm telling everyone here as a new club member I found the event fun, I saw >>> no irresponsible behavior and I had a great time meeting people and putting >>> some faces to callsigns. I suggest anyone who doesn't like events at bars >>> not come, and if they have particular concern about a members welfare if >>> they were to attend, to let the event runner know about it. From there, we >>> can judge actions. >>> If anyone had a specific incident at the event that they felt was handled >>> poorly and not addressed, I think that's important to bring up here. >>> Otherwise I'd suggest people live and let live. >>> Best, >>> -Fox, KW6FOX >>> On 10/10/23 08:59, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote:
Re: [BVARC] EFHW?
I have built the ARRL EFHW kit. It works fine. The kit come with wire to make to work for 10-40 meters. You can get a longer wire and it will work for 10-80 meters. That said MOST HOA rules state you can dow what ever in your back yard as long as it cant be seen from the front street. So with that I would suggest one of the DX Commander antenna's. You can set these up in the back yerd and odds are you wont see it from the street.. Rudy Ackerman 281 460 7384 On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 08:20:39 PM CDT, Amal Phadke KT5AC via BVARC wrote: Hi everyone, Like many hams, I live in a HOA restricted subdivision, so a permanent HF antenna is not practical. I have been thinking for a while about EFHW as a temporary antenna which I can set up and take down quickly. My question has probably been asked many times so please forgive this relatively new member for asking again. The question is do you use an EFHW antenna and is it a good solution for HOA limited subdivisions? ARRL sells EFHW antenna kit for $80. It is cheap and certainly seems like it will be fun to build. It works up to 40m, but I suppose it will be possible to extend it to 80m with a loading coil. I am considering MFJ-1910 33-ft telescoping fiberglass mast with the antenna. As I like more choices, can anyone suggest other options/alternatives for the mast? Also, any suggestions for a good and reasonably priced (< $400) antenna analyzer? Thanks, Amal – KT5AC Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Car battery
The best deal I could find on a car battery about 6 months ago was at Costco. They have most sizes in stock and its just quick exchange in and out with out a bunch of up sales BS. Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG 281 460 7384 On Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 08:29:32 PM CDT, Jimmy Vance via BVARC wrote: Your best bet would be an Everstart Plus or Everstart MAXX at Walmart. I've been getting around 4 yrs from Everstart MAXX and the price is a lot cheaper than any of the other parts houses On 9/13/2023 7:56 PM, Dwayne Jones via BVARC wrote: > group 65 battery Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] POTA for September
I will be there with a new HF rig I picked up. Thanks Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG 281 460 7384 On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 01:46:31 PM CDT, anthony moro via BVARC wrote: I want to remind you all that we will have another great BVARC POTA event coming up at Brazos Bend State Park (September 24th 10am - 5pm). It should be a really great time with friends, some delicious food, and of course some fun on the radio. For this Sunday at Brazos Bend State Park we expect to set up near Elm Lake. Be sure to get a map and ask for directions to the site at the park headquarters when you come in, and you can also reach out to us on 146.520MHz FM Simplex while in the vicinity of the park. The important details: * Park access is $6/ Adult. Ask for a day use area pass. More info on: tpwd.texas.gov * IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE. * ALSO, if you are over 65 years old, you can request a Senior Partial Texas Parklands Passport to get half-off of park admission (rounded to the nearest dollar). Speak to the Park Rangers when you arrive or visit tpwd.texas.gov for details. * We will have at least 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks. * If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment. * Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You will be required to use the club call sign (ask me or Kori (WX5KR) for details upon arrival). * If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions have been favorable lately). * Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out for a fun time with your fellow hams. * 10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App). * Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event. If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try (more to come in the future). As before, if you can't make this event, we are doing them every month. POTA is a lot of fun, and we hope to see you out there with us this weekend. Contact me or Kori (WX5KR) if you have any questions about this event. See you soon, 73! -- Anthony Morones W5LIC w5li...@gmail.com 713-410-3948 Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] HF antenna and coax
Venkata, I'm also new to this as well. What I have been using is very close to the MFJ 1979, its a 17ft whip sold by Wolf river coils. They sell the whip, plus several mounting options. I have their large tripod set up. They also have a coil they make that you can put under the whip antenna for 40 meters. The whip antenna, large tripod, shorty 40 coil and Radial Kit was about $150 shipped. This will give you 10 - 40 meters. It takes me 10 minutes at most to set up that antenna, lay out the radials, and run the coax. Note even using the large tripod i suggest you get some tent stakes to hold the tripod in place. With out the stakes the wind blow it over once and thats an easy way to break the whip antenna. The one down side to this antenna is you have to adjust the length for each band you want to use. So if you set it up for 20 meters (fully extended) and then decide you want to work 15meter you have to go out and shorten the whip and check the SWR for that new length. Here are the lengths for each band, 20 meter 204 inch’s 17 meter 159 inchs 15 meter 134 inchs 12 meter 120 inchs 10 meter 101 inchs For Coax I suggest ARB as they are local (off 290) The ARB240 cable would be a great option for you. You can even get it in different colors. http://www.wolfrivercoils.com https://www.amazon.com/JFOUTU-8pc-Pack-Galvanized-Fluorescent-Pitching/dp/B09JBFJ1MW/ref=sr_1_14?crid=1HPPIW1BGK3NL=tent+stakes=1691383446=tent%2Caps%2C190=8-14 Note when using the whip antenna, you will need a way to check the SWR to ensure you have the antenna at the correct length. Yes I check it every time I set up my antenna. For this I use a Nano VNA. This is about the lowest cost way to check you SWR and it does other things as well. R & L electronics is the best place to get a Nano VNA. When I said I can set up my whip in 10 minutes that includes checking the SWR with my NANO VNA. https://www2.randl.com/index.php?main_page=product_info=15_8620_id=75145 Im in Oregon now, using this set up with my DX-FT10 radio. I have reached from AK to FL on voice and all over the world with FT8. Thats with just owning my radio for a month now. Let me know if you have any questions? Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG On Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 06:21:21 PM PDT, Venkata Appala via BVARC wrote: Hello all, I am working on setting up a temporary HF antenna that I can setup or take down when not in use. For this, I am exploring MFJ 1979 telescope antenna. I am not sure if this is the right choice yet. My idea was to use some mount(yet to figure this out) in the backyard, run the cable inside the home when I want to use HF. In addition, when I am visiting some park, planning to mount if using some mag mount. I don’t have much of a backyard and wanted to see if this antenna can be used at home and when I am visiting places. With this info, I have few questions. Please bear with me as I am absolutely new to Ham and might ask dumb questions. While reading, one thing I realized is that, the antenna depends on the bands I wish to use. Well, at the moment, I want to start with something that can get me on air for commonly used frequencies where I can listen in and learn how to use the radio. At the moment, all I have is a HF transceiver with builtin tuner. 1) Is 1979 a good antenna? It appears it is around $70 and I am assuming this can get me started without breaking any bank. 2) Coax…looking at the options, this seems like a candy store and I can’t figure out which one. I am guessing something around 50 ft in length might work and my limited research shows LMR 240 might be good option. Is this true or should I find a better alternative? 3) Any suggestions on mounts for the antenna that I can use in the backyard? Ps: Thank you to Ed and Richard for pointing me in the right direction at Fulshear farmer’s market. I am also researching on end fed antenna but this will be a build/diy project. Thank you for all the guidance and suggestions. 73 Venkata Appala KJ5BVS pradhan...@gmail.com Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] BVARC POTA THIS WEEKEND
I will not be able to attend this event. However I will still be POTAing, just in Oregon. I plan to activate Newberry Crater Volcanic National Monument K-4390, which is in the Deschutes National Forest K-4378. Plan to be on 20meters but check for my spot for details . Temps here are going to be low of 58 with a high of 93. The best part, humidity of 28% Hope to hear you guys Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG On Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 06:46:12 AM PDT, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: Hello everyone! I want to remind you all that we will have another great BVARC POTA event coming up at Stephen F. Austin State Park THIS SUNDAY (July 23rd 10am - 5pm). It's going to be a really hot one this weekend, temperatures have been over 100F for the past week or so, but if the forecast is to be believed, it might dip just a little to double digits for us on Sunday. There's a slight chance of rain later in the day, but we will be there and prepared for whatever happens. We'll have some great food as well, with our usual complement of sausages, chips, and LOTS of water. It should be a really great time with friends, some delicious food, and of course some fun on the radio! Photos from our last POTA event at Brazos Bend SP in May. Marc KI5ZHO made us some fantastic fajitas, and Jayant KG5LJZ came by to see how we run our event (see his article about BVARC POTA on the Johnson Space Center ARC website here). For this Sunday at Stephen F. Austin we expect to set up at the day use area near the front of the park (the first left after the ranger station). You can ask the park rangers how to find us, or reach out to us on 146.520MHz FM Simplex while in the vicinity of the park. The important details: * Park access is $5. Ask for a day use area pass. More info on: tpwd.texas.gov * IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE. * ALSO, if you are over 65 years old, you can request a Senior Partial Texas Parklands Passport to get half-off of park admission (rounded to the nearest dollar). Speak to the Park Rangers when you arrive or visit tpwd.texas.gov for details. * We will have at least 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks. * If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment. * Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You will be required to use the club call sign (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival). * If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions have been favorable lately). * Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out for a fun time with your fellow hams. * 10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App). * Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event. JULY BVARC POTA EVENT: Sunday July 23rd 2023, 10am - 5pm Stephen F. Austin State Park Park Road 38 San Felipe, TX 77473 If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try (more to come in the future). As before, if you can't make this event, we are doing them every month. POTA is a lot of fun, and we hope to see you out there with us this weekend. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about this event. I want to say a special thanks to all those wonderful folks who attended our last event at Brazos Bend State Park in May: - Kristy (KI5RLZ) - Mike (W5MWJ now N5MH) - Laurent (W0MM) - David (N0LUV) - Bill (KI5ZMM) and Ava - John (KC9JLE) - Jayant (KJ5LJZ) + XYL - Jason (KR1BBT) - David (KI5TEB) - Sean (W5URT) - Mike (N5VCX) - Craig (K8CPC) - Richard (KG5YCU) and Norma - Marc (KI5ZHO) - Bubba (AI5KD) - Steven (KI5IOC) - Anthony (W5LIC) and Me (WX5KR) round out the great list of folks from the event sign-up sheet. Thanks to everyone for being there with us. Hope to see you again soon at our next events. 73 y'all! Kori Rahman, WX5KRBrazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org
[BVARC] Study material for the Extra exam
Looking to study for the Extra exam. What are some good web based study guides? Looking for the one's where they give the question and ONLY correct answer. Then have a link or something to explain that question/answer. Thanks Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Comments welcome.... Windows 11S or Windows 11
I dont update the OS ver on computers unless I have a direct need that the old OS does not support. Also as you stated this computer is for ham radio use, odds are any software you are using will be supported by Windows 10. It may not be supported in Windows 11. Rudy Ackerman 281 460 7384 On Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 11:53:07 AM PDT, DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC wrote: For ham radio use is it better to convert the operating system on my new laptop to Windows 11 or just leave it the way it came… with Windows 11 S ? David K5HEC Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] BVARC POTA TOMORROW
I have been to several of these. Kori and Anthony do a great job putting these events together. This is a great opportunity to get on the air if you don't have your own HF rig. Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG On Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 01:49:57 PM CDT, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: Hello everyone! I want to remind you all that we will be back at our old stomping grounds Brazos Bend State Park TOMORROW (May 28th 10am - 5pm). It's looking like some great weather (albeit warm) at the park this Sunday. We'll have some great food as well. Marc KI5ZHO will be bringing his grill out and plans to cook for us. It should be a really great time with friends, some delicious food, and of course some fun on the radio! We will be at our usual spot in the Elm Lake part of the park. You can ask the park rangers how to find us, or reach out to us on 146.520MHz FM Simplex while in the park. The important details: * Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass. More info on: tpwd.texas.gov * IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE. * ALSO, if you are over 65 years old, you can request a Senior Partial Texas Parklands Passport to get half-off of park admission (rounded to the nearest dollar). Speak to the Park Rangers when you arrive or visit tpwd.texas.gov for details. * We will have at least 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks. * If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment. * Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You will be required to use the club call sign (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival). * If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions have been favorable lately). * Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out for a fun time with your fellow hams. * 10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App). * Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event. MAY BVARC POTA EVENT: Sunday May 28th 2023, 10am - 5pm Brazos Bend State Park 21901 FM 762 Needville, TX 77461 If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try (more to come in the future). As before, if you can't make this event, we are doing them every month. However we do not plan to have one in June because we will have Museum ships, AND ARRL Field Day in June. POTA is a lot of fun, and we hope to see you out there tomorrow. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about this event. Thanks and 73! Kori Rahman, WX5KRBrazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Hamvention sales
Does anyone know if there are any sales related to Hamvention that is going on this coming weekend. Looking to pick up a radio and other gear for POTA work. Thanks Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG 281 460 7384 Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] BVARC Special Operators Training #1
Scott . . .Then attend the one on Monday instead . . . . . Kori . . Thanks for putting this together and holding the training twice. Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG 281 460 7384 On Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 01:47:03 PM CDT, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: Mother's day is a great time to schedule a meeting and ignore the role of Mothers in your lives. Scott KD5FBA On Fri, May 12, 2023, 8:50 AM Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: > I will be giving a Zoom presentation for BVARC on-the-air event volunteers on > Sunday May 14th 6pm-8pm, and again on Monday May 15th 6pm-8pm. To clarify, it > will be the same presentation both nights, so please attend whichever one is > most convenient for YOU. > > If you are interested in being a volunteer to help at our events (such as > Field Day and Parks on the Air), this will be essential training. > > There will be at least 4 different training activities before Field Day to > get all of our volunteers ready to operate the stations, to help set up and > breakdown, and most importantly: to be able to talk to all of the general > public and new hams who come to these events and get them on the air! > > Sunday and Monday will be BVARC Spec-Ops Training #1. In this presentation, I > will cover the following: > * What is Field Day and POTA? > * Approaching and talking to the general public and new hams. > * Safety and politeness in ham radio. > * Operating on HF: band plans, operator etiquette, hunting vs calling CQ, > Q-codes. > * Exchanges for Field Day and POTA. > * Logging, log file types, and uploading logs to QRZ and POTA.app > * Basic HF Radio settings you need to know. > * A little about impedance. > * Connectors and cable basics. > * Special considerations for multi-radio HF operations. > * Fielding questions about Field Day and POTA and getting familiar with > all of the great stuff BVARC does. > Lots of extra study material will be provided for those interested in more > detailed and technical training beyond the scope of this lecture. I only have > 2 hours, so I will cover the basics. As always I will be available for > questions after the presentation or any time via email, on the air, or by > phone. > > After Training #1, comes... BVARC Spec-Ops Training #2! That training will > cover digital modes for Field Day and POTA, a few other important digital > modes, and a little more technical detail not covered in Training #1. > > BVARC Spec-Ops Training #3 will cover the technical details of the antenna > systems we use for Field Day and POTA. Our resident antenna expert Rick > Hiller (W5RH) will be covering this, so I will let him outline his > presentation for us when he has that prepared. Depending on time and the > feedback I get, we may cover some more technical details as well. > > BVARC Spec-Ops Training #4 will be an in-the-field lab / TEST DAY. We will > bring out all of the necessary multi-radio operation equipment, and all of > the volunteers will be trained and tested on their ability to set up each > radio, filter, battery, multiplexer, dummy load, antenna, and so on. We will > also do real POTA exchanges and mock Field Day exchanges while practicing > logging using N1MM and HAMRS. BVARC members who attend all training sessions > and successfully pass these tests will be provisional members of the BVARC > Spec-Ops team. Once provisional members of the BVARC Spec-Ops team put in 12 > hours at BVARC on the air events (Field Day, POTA, WFD etc.), they will be > awarded the title BVARC Spec-Ops team member. I'm still working on the > insignia we will be distributing, but if you successfully pass all of the > training, testing, and volunteer hours, you will be given an item you can > wear to signify your successful completion and continued volunteer hours for > BVARC. > > That is the plan as it stands now. I could not do this alone, and I will be > getting A LOT of help from other members with expertise far beyond my own. > Anthony (W5LIC), Rick Hiller (W5RH) and more, will be advising me and helping > out with this. My goal is to create a team (that I am calling the "BVARC > Spec-Ops team"), which will be composed of our best and most capable > operators to run our events, start their own events, and keep the work of > BVARC going for many years to come. BVARC is the largest (and in my opinion > the most awesome) ham radio club in the state of Texas. We have so many > skilled and knowledgeable members, and we can (and should) expand our events > and outreach, and this is the first step in that journey. Please attend these > training sessions, learn what you can, and bring what you already know to the > table. As we get more capable and experienced operators on the Spec-Ops team, > we can do more and more. We will grow the club, grow our capabilities, and > maybe one day be the biggest and most successful club in the nation. BUT, we > cannot do that
[BVARC] Museum Ships workday April 30th
Who has the information about the museum ship workday happening this weekend? Thanks Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] BVARC POTA @ Galveston Island SP 3/26 Traffic alert
For those planning to attend the POTA event and use I-45 south bound. I-45 South bound is closed down to 1 lane between Bay Area Blvd and Hwy 518 in the Clearlake area due to construction. It will be closed till Monday morning. This is causing major backups. I suggest finding a different route if you had planned to use I-45 south bound. Hwy 146 Between Nasa Road one and Kemah is also under construction and will be backed up as well. This is where Goggle Maps could save you a hour or more in your travel times. Rudolph Ackerman KF5QYG 281 460 7384 Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] BVARC POTA @ Galveston Island SP 3/26
Does someone have a POTA script example like the one they had at the "on the air" station at the hamfest. Thanks Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG 281 460 7384 On Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 01:01:52 PM CDT, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: REMINDER: This SUNDAY at Galveston Island State Park, BVARC POTA! Come by anytime between 10am to 5pm on Sunday March 26th. We will be in a group pavilion on the beach side set up and ready to log some contacts. Park entry fees do apply if you do not have a Texas State Park Pass, see further details in the email below. I hope to see you there! 73! Kori Rahman, WX5KRBrazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Thu, Mar 16, 2023 at 1:28 AM Kori Rahman wrote: > BVARC friends, > > It's that time again! BVARC's monthly Parks On The Air (POTA) event is coming > up on Sunday, March 26th at Galveston Island State Park! That's a little > under 2 weeks from now. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! This is an official BVARC > event, and we will be using the club call sign KK5W. If you're interested in > participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by > between 10am and 5pm. We will be located on the beach side of the park at a > group pavilion. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you would like to reach out > to us while in the park for directions. If you can't reach us or don't have a > 2m radio, you can call me directly at my cell number below. > > Galveston Island is a wonderful location, and with the beach side of the park > having been very recently opened up after extensive renovations, it's really > beautiful and spacious. Being right on the coast it is a fantastic location > to make DX contacts all across South America and even Europe. I've had some > great contacts at this park on single-sideband (SSB) including: New Zealand, > Panama, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Northern Ireland, England, > Italy, France, Belgium, Spain, Venezuela, Portugal, Germany, El Salvador, and > Suriname. Please come out and join us! We'll have some food and definitely > some coffee, and quite possibly some of the many generous snacks that are > often brought out by our wonderful members. > > These BVARC POTA events have been a huge success, and I want to thank > everyone who has participated thus far. It's been an excellent opportunity to > get our members on the air, encourage them to get their General licenses, and > introduce ham radio to the general public and Boy Scouts. With that said, > Anthony and I are looking for a little help to handle setup, greeting our > visitors and explaining the radios and antennas, and of course helping our > guests get on the air. You don't have to know it all already, but if you're > interested in helping please come out and let us know so we can train you. > > Some important details: > * Park access is $5 per person, but is FREE IF you have a Texas State > Park Pass. Ask for a day use area pass. More info on: tpwd.texas.gov > * We will have at least 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m > or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring > is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks. > * If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can > use (or you can set up yours) and the appropriate filters. But again, you > don't need to bring any equipment. > * Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on > ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. > You will be required to use the club call sign (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for > details upon arrival). > * If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m > you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (the 10m band > has been wide-open lately). > * Of course, you do not have to operate the radios. You can just come out > for a fun time with your fellow hams. > * 10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can > log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App). > * Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event. > Where: > Galveston Island State Park > 14901 FM3005 > Galveston, TX 77554 > > When: > Sunday March 26th 2023 > 10am-5pm > > If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet > etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try (more to come in the > future). As before, if you can't make this event, we will be doing this > monthly for the foreseeable future. It's a lot of fun, and we hope to see you > out there Sunday or any other time we're out at the parks. Contact me or > Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about this event. > > Thanks and 73! > > Kori Rahman, WX5KRBrazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee > Cell: (770)
[BVARC] Do you have a Yaesu FTDX10 or Icom 7300 radio?
I'm a new club member, and looking at buying a Yaesu FTDX10 or ICOM 7300, but would like to get some hands on experience with them first to help chose one or the other. If you have either of these radio and are wiling to show it off and maybe make some contacts with it I would be very thankful. While i have watched many you tube videos on these radios, I am a hands on kind of person. If you have either of these radios, and are willing to help out a new person my email is listed below. Thanks Rudy Ackerman rudolph_acker...@yahoo.com KF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Fox hunt?
Yes I would like to give that a try. Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 07:47:17 AM CST, M Reiter via BVARC wrote: Is there any interest in a Fox hunt contest? I am thinking homebrew antennas for 2m. winners antenna design gets posted online? with source radio someplace inside 610 as the search area. (so that we can circle the search area). maybe 2 or 3 (or 4 to 6) man teams for triangulation. maybe multiple targets? Marc ki5zho Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Cost to club members
10.00 if tickets bought on line, 15.00 at the door. KF5QYG On Friday, March 3, 2023 at 12:37:27 PM CST, Vern Six via BVARC wrote: Can anyone tell me the cost for club members to the Hamfest? Thanks! 73 DE KV5SIX Y KR5SIX Vern & Ranae Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] houston ham radio supply
Its hosted by Go Daddy They are using a Domains Proxy so no local information about the who owns the web site. Registered On 2018-02-16 Updated On 2023-02-17 Expires On 2024-02-16 Based on that I would say not a scam site. Rudolph Ackerman KF5QYG On Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 09:09:20 AM CST, M Reiter via BVARC wrote: anyone know if this is an actual business? https://houstonhamradio.com/about.aspx their web site is a disaster, I would love to get it up to speed, (for a fee) if it is a real business. if it is just someones covid work from home side gig, well then I would still be willing. (same fee). marc KI5ZHO. Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] From BVARC website message taker: forwarded to reflector:
Hello, I dont need the antenna or gear, but I'm willing to help out. I'm about 2 miles from you. Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG 281 460 7384 On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 10:48:37 AM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: Message - Your Call / Name Optional: My call is W5AEB. My name is Al Bayer. I am 83 years old and can no linger climb a tower. I have a forty foot crank-up tower with triband (20,15,10 meter & (1) 2 meter and 450mhz combo antenna. I need a crew to help take down antenna. I have (1) climbing belt. I will give the tower and antennas, climbing belt, to the crew that can help. My phone is 281-481-0060. I am home most of the time. My address is 11231 Sagehaven Drive, very near Gulf freeway and Beltway Eight.Thanks, Al Bayer. Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] real deal antenna question.
vna nano great low cost means to tune an antenna you have built. Wire antennas are low cost and easy to build. Use the VNA Nano to tune it End-Fed Half-Wave Antenna Kit This is a great all included kit and the write up gives examples of out to set it up. 10, 15, 20, 40 band, add more wire and you can get 80 as well. End-Fed Half-Wave Antenna Kit The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the... Here is a portable mast to use with wire antenna's. The 32 footer is what I use. The Mast Company - Telescopie Poles The Mast Company - Telescopie Poles Antenna $80.00 Mast $130 shipped VNA Nano $60 small 2(.8) screen $100 (4 inch screen) Hope this helps Rudolph Ackerman KF5QYG On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 09:53:36 AM CST, M Reiter via BVARC wrote: I am a total noob. (new guy for the older folks). I ordered an icom 7300 and want to do all the things i can with it but mostly ARES, and POTA. so of course I am thinking about antennas, I really like building antennas, however the one I built for 146MHz receives crystal clear but does not transmit as far as I can see. I do not have a bunch of money to spend on professional antennas so i would like to make usable ones on the first try. I have materials like steel tubing, aluminum tubing, pvc, wire rope shackles, pullies, and lots of 18ga wire. a welder, knot skills, I am thinking putting two steel 20' tubes up with guy wires would be easy enough, maybe even could get them as high as 30ft, and this is great for 10m 20m, but when I start to think of 40m and needing a 65ft dipole, 65ft in the air, I feel defeated. are these "rules" really just best possible requirements and putting a 65ft dipole at 30ft will be fine forPOTA, and maybe even some DX on the right days or nights? I am intending to build out my "shack" in an RV because I have some Gypsy blood somewhere way back. otherwise I would just build two 70ft towers in my back yard. I will assume that 80m is not really a mobile band, and I would only attempt it if I was really bored and living in the desert. I did order an antenna from a website that builds ground radial vertical antennas, for 10-80m, I assume this will work in the USA. and maybe an occasional DX on the perfect days, Obviously I have been reading too many internet sites and my information may be very flawed so I am asking yall as I know you know the truth. what is the absolute minimum I need to run some 10,20,40M dipoles in a park. how high? do I need an analyser? good swr meter? some proper 1:1 baluns? dummy load? other? I know I should have gone to the field meet. Marc KI5ZHO heights beachcat...@gmail.com, for PM. Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Are these emails real?
E-mail links and attachments. Unless i'm expecting it, I NEVER click on links or attachments in an e-mail. I dont care who it is from or what's it's about. If it's not expected (as in, I just spoke to a friend/co worker and they said they will e-mail it to me) I dont open stuff. But that's me . . . . . Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG On Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 09:54:06 AM CDT, Henry Peirce via BVARC wrote: Got two suspiciously similar emails, both from mjpnc, to my OTHER email address, just thought it was a little suspicious. Anyone else get these? Henry K5HRP Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] BVARC Ice Cream Social = Zoom meeting?
So the Ice Cream Social is a zoom meeting??? Rudolph Ackerman KF5 QYG On Monday, August 8, 2022 at 09:33:41 PM CDT, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: BVARC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: BVARC Monthly General Membership Meeting Time: Aug 11, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Jul 13, 2023 07:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZwkceCtqzgsGdPnXk2OF3eF6akgVw0bwtnF/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGgpz0jH9GWthqARpw-HY_oXe_wmHZdjadtkifuUQ91MQbQYONJNYRoQNrH Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88969553637?pwd=RGRQQVdGVnQzSEpBcC9VSWVnUU45QT09 Meeting ID: 889 6955 3637 Passcode: 146.94 One tap mobile +13462487799,,88969553637#*924672# US (Houston) +12532158782,,88969553637#*924672# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 564 217 2000 US +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 386 347 5053 US Meeting ID: 889 6955 3637 Passcode: 924672 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/km4ZKNp6k . Join online meeting . Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] river Oaks Car Stereo
I have seen this name come up several times. I have found their web site, but it really did not say what they carried in the way of ham gear. Can someone provide a little insight to what they carry. Oh I'm down south a bit so it's a long drive in Houston traffic just to check them out and to find out they dont have anything. Thanks Rudolph Ackerman KF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] EFHW Antenna build
Looking forward to this. Is there anything that I can bring to help out. I have a solder station, and a Robyi 2000 watt generator to power it. Multi Meter, NanoVNA/SWR Meter (only have the included adapters) Maybe a fold up table to work on? Other things? Thanks Rudy Ackerman 281 460 7384 KF5QYG On Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 08:45:39 AM CDT, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: This will be on Field Day at the joint BVARC, KARS, TDXS, and UH Radio Club event. At Duhacsek park, 11am, June 25th. Field Day on air operations will begin at 1pm. - KORI, WX5KR On Sun, Jun 12, 2022, 8:37 AM Keith Dutson via BVARC wrote: > > > June 25 is Field Day. > > > > > On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:19:36 AM CDT, Anthony Morones via BVARC > wrote: > > > > > > Sorry wrong link. Please sign up here. > Field Day EFHW Class Sign-up Sheet > > > Field Day EFHW Class Sign-up Sheet > Sheet1 Please fill in your name and call sign below in any remaining spots. >There are only 15 spots, and when t... > > > > Anthony Morones > W5LIC > ki5...@yahoo.com > 713-410-3948 > > > > > > > On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:14:45 AM CDT, Anthony Morones via BVARC > wrote: > > > > > > We have eight spots left for the build. If you would like to try to build one > and take it home please sign up. > Here is the link, > > https://www.beermenus.com/places/72651-tacos-beer/qr_menus/1239 > > Anthony Morones > W5LIC > ki5...@yahoo.com > 713-410-3948 > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ > > > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ > > > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Looking for a Mosfet
This is part of a battery charging system, it used to charge different battery type used in RC aircraft. I tend to charge four 6S 6000mAh LiPo packs at the same time putting 15amp's in to each pack. I found the Mosfet at aliexpress. Getting 10 shipped for about $9.00. They claim I should have them by July 1st. We'll see. Rudy KF5QYG On Saturday, June 11, 2022, 10:10:23 AM CDT, Neal Naumann via BVARC wrote: 190 Amps! Dang! 2.5 milliohms Drain-Source on resistance - Dang again! Maybe you could substitute a IRF1404PBF from Digikey or Mouser? What is this used for? Switching power supply? DC-DC converter? Welder? Electric vehicle drive circuit? Neal N5EN -Original Message- From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2022 11:30 PM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Rudolph Ackerman Subject: [BVARC] Looking for a Mosfet Google has failed me. I'm looking for a RU40190R power mosfet. Its a N Channel 40v 190A Power Mosfet. I just need one maybe two. Looking for a place to buy Thanks Rudolph Ackerman KF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Looking for a Mosfet
Google has failed me. I'm looking for a RU40190R power mosfet. Its a N Channel 40v 190A Power Mosfet. I just need one maybe two. Looking for a place to buy Thanks Rudolph Ackerman KF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] EFHW antenna kit that ARRL sales
What are your thought's on the EFHW antenna kit that ARRL sales. This will be my first HF antenna and I would like to build it my self. Cost is $69.00 from the ARRL. This is a kit by HF Kits out of the UK. This kit is the 4 band version (40, 20, 15 and 10) with a 66 foot wire run. I have been looking at sourcing the parts my self, but from what I have found I would have to buy the parts from several different places, so with trying to find every thing, and the shipping cost it's just easier and cheaper to just order this kit. Who know's if I build it and get it up with good SWR reading's I might even buy a HF radio. Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
Re: [BVARC] Looking for parts to build a Balun
Thanks for the information Rudolph Ackerman KF5QYG On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 11:28:21 AM CDT, David Elsner via BVARC wrote: For ferrite toroids go to amidoncorp.com. Dave KD7THJ Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2022, at 8:51 AM, mark janzer via BVARC wrote: > > > > > Check out JPM Supply for the toroids and an enclosure. > > https://www.jpmsupply.com/ > > For the wire check: > > https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBN9ZXQ?psc=1=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details > > 73 > Mark > K5MGJ > > > > > On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 09:52:22 AM CDT, Mike Knedr via BVARC > wrote: > > > > > > Try EPO for the wire. > Search for tor toroids on the web > > > On Tue, May 3, 2022, 9:34 AM Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC > wrote: >> OK where do you get your supply's to build your antenna's and parts? I >> looking to build a 4:1 Balum >> >> FT-240-43 Ferrite Toroid >> 3M Glass Cloth Electrical Tape 27 >> PTFE 18 awg wire (2 colors) Open to other options. >> >> Do you have a source for good PTFE 18 awg wire (or other options) that sales >> it by the foot. Not looking to buy a whole roll as I just dont need that >> much >> >> Thanks >> Rudy Ackerman >> KF5QYG >> >> >> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >> >> BVARC mailing list >> BVARC@bvarc.org >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> Publicly available archives are available here: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >> >> > > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ > > > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
[BVARC] Looking for parts to build a Balun
OK where do you get your supply's to build your antenna's and parts? I looking to build a 4:1 Balum FT-240-43 Ferrite Toroid 3M Glass Cloth Electrical Tape 27 PTFE 18 awg wire (2 colors) Open to other options. Do you have a source for good PTFE 18 awg wire (or other options) that sales it by the foot. Not looking to buy a whole roll as I just dont need that much Thanks Rudy Ackerman KF5QYG Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
