[BVARC] Fwd: New comment on "EFHW Antenna Simulation Using MMANA GAL"

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Colleagues,
Good evening.  A nice comment from a Japanese amateur radio operator on the 
video I made for using MMANA-GAL to simulate the EFHW antenna!

Very interesting that the EFHW seems to be quite a popular antenna for hams 
around the globe!

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


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> M K commented on your video
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>  EFHW Antenna Simulation Using MMANA GAL 
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> M K
> I'm a Japanese amateur radio operator. This video was very helpful. I 
> understand that a technique is required to analyze EFHW with MMANA. I would 
> also like to introduce this video to amateur radio operators in Japan. thank 
> you!
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Re: [BVARC] Easter Island DXpedition live now FT8 12m

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Hey André,
Yes, 12m FT8 was dead earlier today.  Then 3G0YA called and the band blew up!  
LOL Just checked and 12m seems to be dead again though.  Interesting.

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


> On May 2, 2024, at 7:00 PM, Andre Pollard via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 12m FT8 is now nothing but calls to 3goya  LOL
> 
> On Thu, May 2, 2024 at 6:20 PM Stephen Flowers via BVARC  <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
>> Colleagues,
>> Good afternoon.  3G0YA DXpedition station is live on 12m FT8 now.  I just 
>> made a contact with them.
>> 
>> Best of luck & 73,
>> Stephen (W2WF)
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in Flight Simulator

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

John,
Good morning.  It sounds like you’re chomping at the bit for Hamfest!  LOL

Make it a great day!

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Feb 28, 2024, at 9:48 PM, John Denison via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I was hovering above the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in Microsoft Flight 
> Simulator 2020 this morning.
> 
> 73
> John Denison
> KD5YOU
> 
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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Josh,
Good afternoon.  Welcome!  It was a fun event to be sure.  I kept getting this 
fellow on CW giving his callsign as TI5JON and I stubbornly replying to him: 
“KI5JON ?”.  It turned out that he was indeed a TI station in Costa Rica and 
not a KI station from the US!  

Don’t be a stranger and hope to see you guys in more Ham radio activities!

73,
Stephen (W2WF)
  

> On Feb 25, 2024, at 4:10 PM, J T via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Hey everyone, this is Josh. My brother and I were up there today and wanted 
> to say thanks again to everyone for helping us out and letting us mess around 
> with the radios. We had a blast. 
> 
> - Josh
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:16 PM, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC  wrote:
>> 
>> Well we tried. There is now a broadcast station on frequency. 
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Sean - N5LNK
>> 
>>> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:13 PM, mike.williams shopjubilee.com 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I am monitoring 7.271
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Mike KK5SC 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  Original message 
>>> From: Sean - N5LNK via BVARC 
>>> Date: 2/24/24 8:12 PM (GMT-06:00)
>>> To: Rudolph Ackerman 
>>> Cc: Sean - N5LNK , BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>>> , Kori Rahman 
>>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!
>>> 
>>> I’ve been getting reports that local stations can’t hear me. I was able to 
>>> contact one station just south of Tyler Texas so it might look like local 
>>> 40 m is not doing well.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Regards,
>>> Sean - N5LNK
>>> 
 On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:08 PM, Rudolph Ackerman  
 wrote:
 
 
 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 2024
> 10am - 5pm
> 
> Where:
> Brazos 

Re: [BVARC] Packet Radio in Houston

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Hey Fox,
Good afternoon.  I remember chatting with you at a brews with BVARC about a 
python library for ham comms that you were developing.  Do you have a GitHub 
repository or a SW architecture/block diagram of the signal flow?  Just 
wondering.  BTW, this sounds really cool.

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Feb 11, 2024, at 9:02 AM, Fox Danger Piacenti via BVARC  
> wrote:
> 
> Hi Scott and Terry,
> 
> There are also a few persons (such as myself) running individual nodes with 
> things like BBSes. I'm currently working on some Python libraries with a few 
> friends to make some new custom AX.25 apps that can do much more than packet 
> radio has historically done. Right now a first version of the application 
> layer is working and a friend is working on the protocol part.
> 
> In Houston, the big digipeater is named BIGBOY. You can usually connect to 
> most systems in the area through it using your TNC. I have a node named 
> 'FOXBOX' which you can contact through it. The command on your node is likely 
> to be something like:
> 
> c FOXBOX v BIGBOY
> 
> There's also another mailbox that a few people use run by K5PBM. It's named 
> PBMBOX. BIGBOY also has an address you can connect to as a jump box, but I 
> forget the name. It announces it every few hours or so.
> 
> This is all on 145.05, so if you were listening on another frequency, you 
> might not have found any of this.
> 
> Best,
> 
> -Fox
> 
> On 2/11/24 08:47, terry leatherland via BVARC wrote:
>> Scott, That's a perfect case for APRS digipeater works. You should do some 
>> googling on that and see what special software interfaces you need. I use a 
>> Tiny Tracker  but it is offline for a while. 
>> Long range I'm converting the Tiny Tracker to a Raspberry Pi HAM digital 
>> utility but I don't have enough time to attend to it yet. Still not retired. 
>> Kd5you is one of  our Winlink experts. The Ft Bend County Emerg  Radio group 
>> uses Winlink check-in in every Monday. 
>> 
>> 
>> Terry Leatherland, K5PGF
>> 281-455-8090
>> Sugar Land, Tx
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 02:38:18 PM CST, Scott Little via BVARC 
>>   wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> I recently got setup for packet radio at the ham shack, but I haven't
>> found any good systems to connect to other than some Winlink nodes...
>> can anyone point me to some?
>> Thanks,
>> Scott KI5WLJ
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Re: [BVARC] Changes to the POTA Event

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Hey Rudy,
Good morning.  I agree with you, POTA is a lot of fun.  Might I suggest trying 
POTA on CW?  To me it’s the next step in a fun & emergency preparedness journey.

BTW, thank you to Kori WX5KR and Anthony W5LIC for spearheading the POTA 
activities in our community.  

73,
Stephen (W2WF)

> On Jan 31, 2024, at 9:07 PM, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC  
> wrote:
> 
> 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 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [BVARC] CW questions

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

KJ5DOB,
Good morning.  Just to add to what Joseph mentioned, there is also an OFF 
setting for BKIN.  So that one may be what you want to select.  Additionally 
you can drop the output power to 0 and replace your antenna with a dummy load.  
That should make for a good practice oscillator.

Also, to echo Seth’s advise I’d say join a CW club that offers classes.  My 
experience with the Long Island CW club (LICW) has been very good.

Best of luck in your CW journey!

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Jan 15, 2024, at 9:27 PM, Joseph Benoit via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> You can use your 7300. Refer to manual, wire key plug as needed for  straight 
> key or paddle and select that key in settings. Choose break-in (not full 
> break-in) set code speed to whatever (10wpm?) and mode to CW. Now set radio 
> to any frequency outside a ham band and it will key with sidetone without 
> transmitting anything. For insurance, you can turn transmit power all the way 
> off. Have fun.
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jan 15, 2024, 8:38 PM rockhauler4u46 via BVARC  > wrote:
>> 
>> This KJ5DOB 
>> I'm new to the ham radio hobby and wanting to learn cw. I've found a few 
>> courses to follow but don't know if I can set up a keyer to my ic 7300 or if 
>> I can set it up on a laptop to practice and learn. Any help would be greatly 
>> appreciated. Thanks in advance and 73
>> 
>> Sent from my Galaxy
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Why not to use XYL

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

All,
Same in Spanish:  Señorita (unmarried lady), Señora (married lady).  However, 
you’d likely get killed if you called a Señora an “ex - señorita”.  Dangerous 
waters, tread carefully is all I’m saying..  LOL

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Jan 7, 2024, at 8:44 PM, Chris Medlin via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Our abbreviated signals are just shorthand. 
> CQ is derived from “seek you”
> OM is old man. That’s you, Anthony (and me). 
> YL is “Young Lady”… you got that right. A YL can be licensed or non-licensed. 
> When a YL gets married, regardless of License or Non-License, she becomes an 
> Ex-YL, or XYL. 
> Similar to French, if I recall correctly from High School French class (and 
> Phillipe can also correct me) Mademoiselle is the young lady whereas Madam is 
> the married lady. 
>  
> XYL is just the wife. Shouldnt be a statement that someone gets offended 
> over. 
> Of they do, just continue to use the shorthand in CW, where it was likely 
> birthed and she will be none the wiser, unless she knows CW, then its likely 
> she wont care. 
> 
> Chris/AC5CM
> 
> 
> Typos brought to you by iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 7, 2024, at 16:04, anthony moro via BVARC  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> So today I was schooled why I shouldn't call a female operator a XYL. So XYL 
>> means unlicensed female operator, or ones wife that is an operator. Either 
>> way it seems to me that it is not a good idea to say that to you better half 
>> if she is an operator. I was given this when I said that.
>> 
>> Young Lady
>> The term "Young Lady" derives from a Morse code abbreviation, YL, that is 
>> used to refer to female amateur radio operators, regardless of age. (As male 
>> operators of any age are addressed as OM or "old man", the non-licensed 
>> spouse of an OM is often called an XYL.) 
>> -- 
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>>  W5LIC
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Re: [BVARC] Solar effect

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Hey Mike,
Good afternoon.  You are correct.  CMEs are composed of massive particles, e.g. 
protons, electrons, etc.  Solar flares are photons.  Since photons travel at c 
they get here in ˜8.2 minutes, regardless of frequency.  Matter particles 
travel sub-light and so, depending on their mass, ejection energy, & angle to 
the earth (curved trajectory) take ˜20 to ˜48 hours or so to get here. 

Also correct regarding charged particles bringing E fields with them.  The 
CME particles create B fields due to their motion  since they have a net 
electrical charge. (Del x B ˜ J + Edot).  What’s interesting is that that the 
orientation of the B fields in the particles couple well or not so well to our 
ionosphere and depending on that create strong or weak auroras.

BTW, this info is new and changing since it’s an area of research.  Every new 
probe sent to the sun deepens our understanding of the phenomena going on in 
the sun & how it affects us.  Or even better, comes up with new solar physics.

Interesting topic.

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Jan 5, 2024, at 11:44 AM, Gary Sitton via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Mike, you're right. It's protons or hydrogen ions in the large mass ejections.
> There are some photons both ionizing (x-rays and gamma rays) and visible,
> but mostly hydrogen ions.
> 
> Gary K5AMH
> 
> On 1/5/2024 11:15 AM, Mike Knerr via BVARC wrote:
>> I understood that a coronal mass ejection released protons, not photons. 
>> These also bring high electromagnetic fields with them.
>> I understood the electromagnetic fields are causing the problems. 
>> Just a thought. 
>> Mike Knerr KI5UBL 
>> 73
>> 
>> On Fri, Jan 5, 2024, 10:03 AM Stephen Flowers via BVARC > <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
>>> Richard,
>>> Good morning and Good question.  The way I understand it, solar flares emit 
>>> a large amount of photons at various frequencies.  If these photons are 
>>> sufficiently energetic, then they will pass a large portion of the 
>>> ionosphere and impact what we refer to as the D layer.  Note that the D 
>>> layer is a daytime ionospheric layer that according to some models in the 
>>> literature is made up of NO+, NO+(H2O)n, H+(H2O)n, CO3−, and O3− 
>>> 
>>> These species readily combine with free electrons that increase in numbers 
>>> due to the flares.  This in turn results in “less refraction" of E waves 
>>> that we as amateurs need to bounce our signals off of to communicate.  In a 
>>> nutshell, D layer constituents don’t refract as much and this is 
>>> interpreted as “D layer absorption”.  If you look at this 
>>> <https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap> 
>>> URL you can playback a movie of the latest D layer absorption measurements. 
>>>  During a solar storm you’ll see the bar graph in the right hand corner 
>>> increases across multiple frequencies.
>>> 
>>> Note that in a solar flare event the lower frequencies are preferentially 
>>> impacted.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Of course other layers in the ionosphere are also affected by solar flares 
>>> in ˜8 minutes of emission and CMEs hit us w/a delayed impact of ˜1 day or 
>>> so; however, you may be on to something when you say that the lower 
>>> frequencies suffer a bigger impact.  In that case, you may be right in that 
>>> the higher frequencies, 20m and higher, may be the way to go for Ham radio 
>>> ops during solar storms.
>>> 
>>> Thank you for bringing up this topic!
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Stephen (W2WF)
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Jan 5, 2024, at 9:03 AM, David Holden via BVARC >>> <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> A strong solar storm can cause a complete blackout of HF communication 
>>>> including the higher frequency bands. I was in a QSO a year or so ago and 
>>>> it just dropped as a solar storm hit. The noise floor dropped to zero as 
>>>> not even noise could propagate through the highly energized atmosphere. 
>>>> 
>>>> Lesser solar storms can increase noise particularly on the lower bands so 
>>>> 80 might be unusable while 20 might just be noisy. 
>>>> 
>>>> David WJ9O 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On Jan 4, 2024, at 10:25 PM, Richard Bonica via BVARC >>>> <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> To all,
>>>>> Tell me if I am wrong on this. During these solar storms, it is my 
>>>>> under

Re: [BVARC] Antenna Article Understanding Help Needed

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Colleagues,
Good afternoon.  Excellent work done by Rick W5RH on contacting the authors and 
getting info on their antenna.  

If you’re interested, this is a quick walk-through I made on antenna modeling 
using the program called MMANA GAL.  It’s similar to the EZNEC program and I 
believe it contains the same processing engine as EZNEC; however, you may find 
the GUI simpler.

MMANA GAL walk-through on simple antenna optimization:
https://youtu.be/svtW9h_nu3k?si=12Swh_cFaiHEB0Tz
Simple antenna optimization in MMANA GAL
youtu.be

Hope that you find it useful.

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Dec 6, 2023, at 12:10 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Concerning the QST December 5/8th WL Vertical.   I had requested from the 
> author more detailed information on the design aspect of the vertical.   
> Henry  and the actual designer, Pekka, OH3WAV, have responded with a plethora 
> of design information answering all of my questions and mis-understandingings.
> 
> I have compiled all of this information into 5 PDF files of about 5 Mb total.
> 
> 5 PDF's --The full article,  K4ERO Analysis,  Chokes for other bands and some 
> advantages, OH3WAV Design Info and OH3WAV Answers to my questions.
> 
> Some info is probably beyond the current understanding level of a few members 
> just starting out, but it is an excellent teaching moment for them and for 
> other more experienced members.  So...if you would like the 5 files please 
> send me a request note DIRECTLY to me.  NOT thru the reflector. and I will 
> send them your way.
> 
> I'd like to hear your comments as you work your way thru the design.   Keep 
> us all posted.
> 
> 73,,,Rick  W5RHrickhille...@gmail.com 
> On Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 3:24 PM Rick Hiller  > wrote:
>> For those interested in the QST Nov and Dec antenna designs, my note of Nov 
>> 19th requesting insight has been answered by me finding additional 
>> information in the latest QEX for the LPi and the QST Extra Info pages for 
>> the 5/8 wl vertical.For the 5/8th wl the URL is at the end of the 
>> article.  I am still working thru this additional info but it looks like it 
>> might just be the fog clearing PDF's for these articles.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> GL and 73...Rick  W5RH
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> 
>> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 8:13 PM
>> Subject: [BVARC] Antenna Article Understanding Help Needed
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> I usually try to understand the antenna articles in QST.   Most are straight 
>> forward and have a reasonable explanation of how the antenna works.  The Dec 
>> 2023 QST has the "OH3JF 5/8 WL Vertical Dipole".   He tells you what to do 
>> to build it (sort of) but doesn't tell you what makes it all work.   I have 
>> looked at it every which way to no avail.  The numbers just don't match to a 
>> 5/8 wl antenna and I do not understand the reason, values and positions for 
>> the capacitor stub and the "matching stub".   Best guess he is shortening a 
>> longer antenna to 5/8th wl ...noforget I said thatI just don't know. 
>>  I look at the added info he references and that gave no clue either.
>> 
>> I'll keep digging. (Unfortunately, as a non--native English speaker his 
>> grammar is not so hot) 
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Anybody out there have a different take on this antenna's design and theory? 
>>  I sure would appreciate being set straight.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Thanks and 73...Rick  W5RH
>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> Rick Hiller  
>> e-mail: rickhille...@gmail.com 
>> Cell/VM/Text:832-474-3713
>> Physical: 9031 Troulon Drive
>>Houston, TX 77036
> 
> 
> -- 
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[BVARC] Rohde & Schwarz webinar on Understanding Phase Noise

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Colleagues,
Good evening.  There is an upcoming Rohde & Schwarz webinar that may be of 
interest to you.  I’ve attached the details to this email for your review.

Hope it’s useful to your work and/or projects.

73!
Stephen (W2WF)



Understanding Phase Noise: Introduction to Phase Noise

Phase noise is one of the most important performance characteristics of 
radio-frequency devices, and this webinar provides a practical technical 
introduction to phase noise and how phase noise is measured using both spectrum 
analyzers and dedicated phase noise analyzers.  In addition to discussing phase 
noise fundamentals, a brief overview of more advanced phase noise-related 
measurements will also be provided.

What you will learn:
Why phase noise is important in modern radio frequency applications
How phase noise is measured using spectrum analyzers
How phase noise is measured using phase noise analyzers
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Time: 11AM PT / 2PM ET

Speaker: 
Paul Denisowski
Product Management Engineer
Rohde & Schwarz








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[BVARC] Fwd: Rohde & Schwarz Seminar Reminder - Thursday, 11/02/2023

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Colleagues,
Good afternoon.  A friendly reminder that this Thursday is the Rohde & Schwarz 
seminar at Embassy Suites Houston on the Energy Corridor.  I plan to attend so 
hopefully will see you there.  In my view, these tech seminars are pretty 
informative and interesting.

Parking on-site will be complimentary & lunch will be provided.

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: Dani Lawhorn 
> Subject: Rohde & Schwarz Seminar Reminder - Thursday, 11/02/2023
> Date: October 31, 2023 at 3:38:26 PM CDT
> To: Dani Lawhorn 
> 
> Hello, 
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks for taking my call. Here is the information for our Fundamentals of 
> Oscilloscopes and RF Instruments seminar that will be taking place on 
> Thursday, November 2nd from 9:00am – 2:00pm.
> 
>  
> 
> Location:
> 
> Embassy Suites Houston – Energy Corridor 11730 Katy Freeway Houston, Texas 
> 77079
> 
>  
> 
> We have plenty of room for new registrations- feel free to forward the link 
> provided below to anyone else that may be interested in attending with you so 
> that they can register!
> 
> Here is a link 
> 
>  for a quick description of what we will be covering, as well as an agenda. 
> Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start time so that we can get you 
> signed in. Parking on-site will be complimentary, and lunch will be provided. 
> We are looking forward to seeing you Thursday!
> 
>  
> 
> Best,
> 
> Dani Lawhorn
> GDP 2023 - Sales Engineer
>  
> Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc.
> 6821 Benjamin Franklin Drive | Columbia | MD 21046 | USA
> Phone: +1 301 908 9092
>  


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Re: [BVARC] Gigaparts New Store Survey - Location.

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Hey Jeff,
Good evening.  Just voted for Houston in the Gigaparts survey.  As you said, 
the link's about in the middle of the webpage, click on the hyperlink 
https://www.gigaparts.com/Huntsville & then scroll down to "More locations to 
come, click here to vote for our next location”. 

A GP store in Houston would balance the HRO location in Plano.  Also, with all 
the Oil & Gas tech centers located here, there should be a critical mass for 
B2B services and the associated retail.

Thanks for letting us know about this!

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Oct 18, 2023, at 7:19 PM, Jeffrey Carson via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Wouldnt it be nice to get a Ham radio store in Houston? It was a real shame 
> when Houston Ham radio closed, here is a link to a survey where Gigaparts is 
> asking where to put a new store. The link is about half way down the post, 
> its blue and hyperlinked. 
> 
> Who knows? If enough of us ask for Houston metro? Worth a shot. lol!
> 
> https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/gigaparts-to-open-55-000-square-foot-superstore-focused-on-community-engagement.884944/
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Re: [BVARC] Do u have an extra Variable capacitor?

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Mike,
Good morning & thx for the info. Unfortunately I’m a frugal antenna tuner 
builder and MFJs & Amazon’s prices are too rich for my blood.  

Make it a great day & 73!
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Oct 18, 2023, at 7:44 AM, Mike Hardwick  wrote:
> 
> MFJ and GigaParts has them 
> 
> MFJ BUTTERFLY LOOP AIR VAR CAP 
> <https://www.gigaparts.com/butterfly-loop-air-var-cap-18-136-pf-1-5kv-23.html?utm_term=sku-zmf-23=Cj0KCQjwhL6pBhDjARIsAGx8D5-mgzuBUa0uHa3AWTx67ZgM8uY5ExHTLboANIeFxuRs5DNPhABsSiMaAueREALw_wcB>
> 
> MFJ BUTTERFLY LOOP AIR VAR CAP
> BUTTERFLY LOOP AIR VAR CAP, 18-136 PF, 1.5KV, 23
>  
> <https://www.gigaparts.com/butterfly-loop-air-var-cap-18-136-pf-1-5kv-23.html?utm_term=sku-zmf-23=Cj0KCQjwhL6pBhDjARIsAGx8D5-mgzuBUa0uHa3AWTx67ZgM8uY5ExHTLboANIeFxuRs5DNPhABsSiMaAueREALw_wcB>
> 
> You may even find them on Amazon or even Walmart. 
> 
> As as always, Ebay. 
> 
> Mike
> N5VCX
> 
> On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 07:01:29 AM CDT, Stephen Flowers via BVARC 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> Colleagues,
> Good morning.  Does anyone have an extra variable capacitor with knob that I 
> can take off your hands?  I’m building an antenna tuner and could use one.  
> (Sample pic attached)
> 
> Thought I’d ask since neither Ace Electronics nor EPO have this.
> 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Stephen (W2WF)
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [BVARC] CW POTA at Huntsville State Park

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Hey Craig,
Thank you for the comment.  Yes, I would recommend the LICW 
<https://longislandcwclub.org/>.  It has become routine for me to join a few of 
the classes weekly and see many of the same friendly faces from all around the 
US & the world.  

In the classes, we practice CW QSO protocol, copying callsigns, sending & 
copying jokes on CW, all in a laid back atmosphere with no pressure.  So 
practicing becomes part one’s routine, sorta like the old TV show “Cheers” 
where “everybody knows your name”.

Hope that helps.

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Oct 10, 2023, at 12:28 PM, Craig Coussens via BVARC  
> wrote:
> 
> Looking at joining the LICW as well Stephen, would you recommend them? I have 
> zero CW experience… Your field pack looks great! Thanks, Craig / K8CPC
>  
> From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Stephen Flowers via BVARC
> Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 11:48 AM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: Stephen Flowers ; Kori Rahman 
> ; AMorones Morones 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] CW POTA at Huntsville State Park
>  
> Colleagues,
> Good morning.  Thought I’d share the video of this past Sunday’s CW POTA 
> activation at Huntsville State Park.  It was a beautiful day to get out and 
> we did, north from downtown on I-45 for about 1 hr to the park. 
>  
> I’m relatively new to CW but thanks to the Long Island CW Club (LICW) I’m now 
> activating parks in the POTA program in CW routinely.  I’m using the (tr)uSDX 
> transceiver at ˜6W and the EFHW antenna that we built during this past BVARC 
> Field Day class.  Thanks to Anthony Morones for procuring all the parts for 
> the EFHW kit that all the students and I used.  Also, thanks to Kori for 
> asking me to teach the EFHW build class, I had a great time.  Seeing folks 
> soldering electronic connections for the first time, and doing a good job at 
> it, was gratifying to say the least.
>  
> The CW key was 3D printed by our colleague David N0LUV.  It worked 
> flawlessly, though my CW is still a work in progress.  :)
>  
> Anyway, hope that this video is interesting to you:
> 
> (tr)uSDX CW POTA in Huntsville State Park - K-3019 
> <https://youtu.be/egEna00sEy4?si=ZHZG5b8rXj7peT2H>
> youtu.be <https://youtu.be/egEna00sEy4?si=ZHZG5b8rXj7peT2H>
>  
> Enjoy our great hobby!
>  
> 73,
> Stephen (W2WF)
>  
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Re: [BVARC] Rohde & Schwarz webinar tomorrow on RIS

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Colleagues,
Good afternoon.  Thought I’d pass along a Rohde & Schwarz webinar happening 
tomorrow at 10am and dealing with new antenna technology w/possible 
applications to 6G. The topic is “Reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) 
technology”.

https://www.6gworld.com/ris-shaping-the-radio-channel-for-best-connectivity/?mid=19300=wic-6gwrld-wbnr_ris_
RIS – Shaping the Radio Channel For Best Connectivity
6gworld.com
 In this webinar, you will learn about:

Fundamentals of RIS technology
RIS use cases, applications and deployments
RIS measurement needs
73,
Stephen (W2WF)


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Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Jeff,
Good morning.  A couple of years ago, I wrapped my DXCC with "cammo tape wrap" 
I bought at Academy.  When I was done it looked like a crepe myrtle in the back 
yard.  Never got questions before or after, I just put the tape wrap to avoid 
folks asking.

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Oct 8, 2023, at 12:02 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I, too, am in an "absolutely no antennas" HOA. I built a DX Commander clone, 
> and they haven't said a word. I don't think anybody recognizes it as an 
> antenna. It just looks like a big fiberglass kite pole sticking up in the 
> backyard...  it's been great so far. 89 DXCC entities confirmed on SSB so 
> far.  Almost there!
> 
> W5JEF
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my mobile phone
> 
> 
> 
>  Original message 
> From: Waldemar Kielkowski via BVARC 
> Date: 10/7/23 8:51 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: Waldemar Kielkowski 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] EFHW?
> 
> 41
> 
>> On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:38 PM, Venkata Appala via BVARC  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello Amal, 
>>  I recently got my licence and going through this process with hoa 
>> restrictions.  While ARRL efhw is great, I would recommend chameleon’s 
>> version. If you have tall trees, you can use their longer version that’s 
>> resonant from 80 meters. Id you prefer vertical, mfj is awesome but I would 
>> definitely go with dxcommander. I currently have a mfj1979 whip which is 
>> only 17ft. Check out the dxcommander rapid or classic. For antenna analyzer, 
>> go for rigexpert 230 which is more than enough for many of us. 
>> 
>> Venkata Appala
>> 
>>> On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:20 PM, 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
>>> 
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[BVARC] Rohde & Schwarz seminar - Nov 2nd

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Kori & colleagues, 
Good morning.  FYI there's an upcoming Rohde & Schwarz seminar taking place at 
the Embassy Suites Houston - Energy Corridor 11730 Katy Fwy, Houston, on 
Thursday Nov 2nd, from 9am to 2pm.  The topic will be: "Fundamentals of 
Oscilloscopes & RF instruments”.  

The presentations will cover Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, 
Impedance Analyzers, & Vector Network Analyzers.  The event is complimentary 
w/lunch & refreshments provided.  The link to "share with a colleague" is the 
following:  

I saw this Rohde and Schwarz event and thought you might be interested.  Click 
the following link to register.  
https://events-in-us.rohde-schwarz.com/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x28368aed0


73,
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Re: [BVARC] IC 7300 for sale - one owner

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Hey Theresa,
I understand.  The IC 7300 is a great radio I think.  I particularly like the 
latest firmware which lets you configure the radio for “FT8" with a single 
button.  No need for multiple menu setting changes.  The 7300 has an internal 
sound card so there’s no need for a "Signalink box” to run FT8, all that’s 
needed is the (included) USB cable.

By the way, looking in my shack, I have a Xiegu G90 I'll be selling also.  This 
one’s great for POTA & comes with accessories such as: the foldable kick stand, 
the CE-19 breakout box, the blue USB CAT control cable, external sound card, 
and cables that let it run FT8.  Xiegu G90 & accessories for $400.

FYI I’m not getting out of the hobby, far from it.  I plan to sell these radios 
and get another one. 

Please contact me if interested.

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Sep 16, 2023, at 10:32 PM, Theresa Williams via BVARC  
> wrote:
> 
> Ditto here, and I'd LOOVE to be able to get it.  LOL
> 
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> On Sat, Sep 16, 2023 at 12:04 PM Stephen Flowers via BVARC  <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
>> All,
>> Not sure if my previous message made it on the count of the large 
>> attachment, so I’m resending it with a smaller picture in JPEG format this 
>> time.  
>> 
>> I’ve decided to part with my IC 7300.  It’s a great radio and I’ve been the 
>> only owner of the unit.  Selling for $900.
>> 
>> Please contact me if you’re interested.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Stephen (W2WF)
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] TONIGHT: Brews with BVARC

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Thanks Kori!  I’ve added the BVARC calendar to my iCal & the events show up.

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Sep 14, 2023, at 12:09 AM, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Dwayne and all:
> 
> First of all, apologies for the late notice on the Brews with BVARC event 
> Tuesday. Despite the late email alert, we had a decent turnout and it was a 
> great event overall. I make sure to mention this and all of the other 
> upcoming events on the Wednesday Stir-Crazy net. But to be fair I have been 
> slipping on email alerts lately and I will make sure to have my VP monthly 
> update email -that seemed to be well received in past months- sent out for 
> the foreseeable future.. As many of you know I've been pretty distracted with 
> family matters for the past several weeks, so that among other things has 
> kept me from getting emails out earlier. BUT, to avoid this for next time I 
> put the information for the next Brews with BVARC for the month of October 
> below, so please mark your calendars. Speaking of calendars, I wanted to go 
> ahead and share one I've created that holds all of the upcoming (30 days out) 
> BVARC events. As soon as times and dates are confirmed I will place them in 
> this calendar, so if you would like to add this calendar to your own calendar 
> application, you will get alerts of upcoming events (in-person events and 
> nets), and you can reference it in the future instead of having to hunt for 
> specific events in your inbox or on the website (you should still check the 
> website for updates though!).
> 
> OCTOBER Brews with BVARC:
> When:
> Tuesday October 10th at 6:30pm
> Where:
> Holler Brewing Co.
> 2206 Edwards St. Suite A
> Houston, TX 77007
> 
> BVARC Events Google Calendar (should work with Apple devices as well):
> Click here to add this calendar to your account 
> 
> 
> Example Screenshot:
> 
> 
> I hope this helps us all stay on the same page about upcoming club events and 
> allows us to have even more opportunities to see each other.
> 
> 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 
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 2:03 PM Dwayne Jones via BVARC  > wrote:
>> Kori,
>> I do wish you would put this information out at least a week or so before it 
>> happens. I would have liked to join but this 
>> short of notice does not work. If I had known I could have brought clothes 
>> to change into. I even looked on the BVARC webpage to see if the event was 
>> listed there. Unless I missed it I did not 
>> see it listed. 
>> 
>> Dwayne
>> KB5YTA
>> 
>> On Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 12:37 PM Kori Rahman via BVARC > > wrote:
>>> Hello everyone! Just a reminder that Brews with BVARC is TONIGHT Tuesday 
>>> September 12th at 6:30pm! We will be at 8th Wonder Brewery near downtown 
>>> Houston. Please come out if you can. There's always great conversation and 
>>> camaraderie out at these events, and we hope this one will be no exception. 
>>> I will be on 146.520MHz FM Simplex so you can reach out to me if you have 
>>> trouble finding our table. 
>>> 
>>> Please check out their website (https://8thwonder.com/) to see their 
>>> various signature beers (the Rocket Fuel on Nitro is one of my favorites) 
>>> and there may be a few others on tap when we get there. They should have a 
>>> food truck on-site today and have indoor as well as a nice outdoor seating 
>>> area if it has finally cooled down enough for us to try that out. As 
>>> always, arrive when you can, be safe, be responsible, and let's have fun! I 
>>> will see you there.
>>> 
>>> September Brews with BVARC:
>>> When:
>>> TODAY! Tuesday September 12th at 6:30pm
>>> Where: 
>>> 8th Wonder Brewery
>>> 2202 Dallas St.
>>> Houston, TX 77003
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 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 

Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Hey Jeff,
Yea I monitor channel 16 in the main radio below deck and on the portable “HT” 
topside when in Galveston Bay and in the Gulf.  Interestingly, channel 16 is 
also monitored when sailing off the coast of Sicily, Italy. 

Either way, when we make contact in 16, we immediately switch or QSY to 69, 70, 
or one of the other designated channels in that neighborhood.

73 & keep sailing!
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Jan 16, 2023, at 7:58 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 16's for calling the Coast Guard; they apparently don't like if you even 
> "radio check" there.  After you call them there, they're likely to tell you 
> to switch to 22 to keep 16 open.  9 is the "hailing channel."  69, 72, and a 
> couple of others allow recreational boaters to talk to one another...
> 
> Somebody around here likely knows the fun channels to monitor around Port of 
> Houston, Galveston Bay, etc.
> 
> I think a lot of kayak fishermen just use FRS/GMRS, though they may keep a 
> marine VHF radio in the boat in case they get in trouble on the water...
> From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> on 
> behalf of Christopher Boone via BVARC  >
> Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 7:11 PM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  >
> Cc: Christopher Boone mailto:setxtele...@gmail.com>>; 
> Darren Harrison mailto:w5...@outlook.com>>; Tom Watson 
> mailto:k5qb@gmail.com>>
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>  
> Encryption is not used in Part 80 Marin
> 
> So lots to listen to 沈
> 
> Chris WB5ITT 
> 
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:30 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC  > wrote:
> Yes, you can unless it’s encrypted, but you probably wouldn’t hear that 
> anyway. Haha. 
> 
> I thought the conversation was about talking to them, my bad. Exit stage 
> left. 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Darren 
> W5AKC
> From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> on 
> behalf of Tom Watson via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>>
> Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 6:25:58 PM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  >
> Cc: Tom Watson mailto:k5qb@gmail.com>>
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>  
> I think you can listen to anything.
> 
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 6:19 PM Darren Harrison via BVARC  > wrote:
> Are those frequencies not outside VHF privileges for ham radio? Am I missing 
> something??
> 
> 73,
> W5AKC
> 
> Darren 
> W5AKC
> From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> on 
> behalf of Christopher Boone via BVARC  >
> Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 6:02:37 PM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  >
> Cc: Christopher Boone mailto:setxtele...@gmail.com>>
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted
>  
> Calling freq Ch16 is 156.8
> 
> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_VHF_radio#:~:text=It%20uses%20FM%20channels%20in,the%20VHF%20maritime%20mobile%20band
>  
> .
> 
> The most important channels on your VHF radio are 13, 16, 19, 22, and 70.
> 
> Channels 24-28 used to be interesting with phone calls but they are usually 
> quiet now as cell phones came along...
> 
> Chris WB5ITT 
> 
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 5:52 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC  > wrote:
> Hello BVARC,
> Spending a lot of time at the beach.  Wanting to possibly tap into some 
> marine frequencies with corresponding tones. Have several HT's 878UVII plus, 
> ID-51
> 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/ 
> 

Re: [BVARC] January 2023 BVARC Newsletter

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Marc, 
Welcome to the hobby!

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Jan 8, 2023, at 9:39 AM, M Reiter via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Happy to receive digital.
> Marc Reiter,  new member not even a call sign yet
> 
> 
> On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 8:46 PM Bruce via BVARC  > wrote:
>> Well, heck, let me in on the fun as well. I do not need a printed copy of 
>> the BVARC Newsletter. Club can save on the printing and postage. 
>> 
>> 73...bruce
>> Past BVARC President  .. long ago
>> 
>> On 1/7/2023 6:39 PM, Ambrose E Fawcett III via BVARC wrote:
>>> You can stop sending to me also, Pump, WA5CYI.
>>> 
>>> Thanks for doing such a great job for the club.
>>> 
>>> Pump
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Greg Stevens via BVARC  
>>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
>>> 
>>> Cc: Greg Stevens  
>>> Sent: Sat, Jan 7, 2023 4:52 pm
>>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] January 2023 BVARC Newsletter
>>> 
>>> Same here,
>>> Greg Stevens
>>> 
>>> On Jan 7, 2023, at 3:13 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC  
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> gothcha 
>>> Thanks
>>> 
>>> Eddie
>>> 
>>> On Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 03:08:10 PM CST, Chris Luppens KG5BBF via 
>>> BVARC   wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> You all can stop sending me printed version.
>>> 
>>>  
>>>  
>>> From: BVARC   On 
>>> Behalf Of Eddie Runner via BVARC
>>> Sent: Monday, January 2, 2023 8:31 PM
>>> To: bvarc@bvarc.org 
>>> Cc: Eddie Runner  
>>> Subject: [BVARC] January 2023 BVARC Newsletter
>>> 
>>>  
>>> enjoy
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
>>> 
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>>> Publicly available archives are available here: 
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>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> 
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