Re: [BVARC] Satellites -- 2m -- 70cm -- antennas

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Richard,

 

Working Satellites can be a fantastic part of our great hobby.

 

And depending how deep your planning to get into it, can be as cheap as $20.00 
to $100.00 for a very nice antenna.

 

Then you can use a dual band FM HT, BUT, this will only work late and night or 
early in the morning, when your not competing for air time with the 50 and 100 
watt satellite stations.

 

If you want the best experience possible, it can cost a few thousand dollars 
real quick, for a nice satellite radio capable of LSB/USB full duplex, and a 
pair of VHF/UHF beams with a nice az/el rotor.

 

We have been working with a few people over the past few days, using HT’s and 
$15.00 antennas, to digipeat APRS packets via the ISS, with great success. For 
a quick and simple example of entry level access.

 

The bottom line is, it doesn’t take a lot of money at all to test the waters, 
but once you get bitten by the bug, like several of us, it will take a great 
deal more $ for full station automation, and hands free operation. As well as 
getting the maximum time on each satellite pass.

 

I hope you get the chance to give this a try, at any level, as it’s tons of fun.

 

And, as always, anything I can do to help, just give a yell. We can get you on 
the birds, one way or the other.

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Richard Bonica via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2024 5:53 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Richard Bonica 
Subject: [BVARC] Satellites -- 2m -- 70cm -- antennas

 

To all...

 

As I go down the path of satalites and antennas, I have now realized how much I 
really don't have a clue. 

The things I need to learn about are :

1) Yagis -- how they work beyond the normal parts and basic point and listen.

2) satalites and orbits and solar winds and solar interference in general and 
what it takes to track beyond software 

3) up and down links -- beyond the 2m and 70cm frequency and how Doppler and 
angle effects.

 

Basically -- looks to me that the magic smoke we work to keep in electronics is 
also in the antenna.

 

Someone know where I can start to figure this stuff out. I am almost to the 
point of calling Mr Daniel and CPT Jack .

 

Thank you for help in advance. 

 

Richard Bonica

KG5YCU 


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Re: [BVARC] Want to point

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

I can’t speak for Gpredict, but when we’re using SatPC32, there is an 
additional application called SUM, for Sun and Moon, that will track the SUN or 
the MOON, so you can check and calibrate your system against.

 

So put on your Eclipse glasses, and line the antennas up with the sun, or wait 
till later in the day and line it up with the moon.

 

Hope that helps,

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Richard Bonica via BVARC
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2024 11:20 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Richard Bonica 
Subject: [BVARC] Want to point

 

I am designing a satellite PT mount for my satellite antenna. I know about not 
pointing lasers at airplanes and I do NOT plan on that. 

 

But what I am looking for is what pointer they use to show stars in the sky. I 
want to use Predict and track Comm Satellite automatically. But what I also 
want to do is point it out as the unit pans.

I am going to use a Yagi and mount it on top of that. I plan on having a 12v 
battery to drive the unit. I also am going to use a .9 step angle motor with 
57oz hold power. So the unit can not be very heavy. I also plan on using about 
3 amp - 5 amps, for safety, say 8 amps with onboard computers and drivers. I 
plan on using shielded cable in the antenna and to the radio. The frequencies 
are from 137mhz to 440mhz. 

 

I hope that is enough info to give me an idea.

And thoughts? 


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Re: [BVARC] Need help from a satellite Elmer

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Thanks Philippe,

 

Al, I would be plenty glad to assist.

 

Please feel free to join us (the local Amsat Satellite team/users) from the 
Houston area and around the country, on my Zoom channel, any time you get the 
opportunity.

 

We are there all day and night, and can certainly answer any questions you may 
have, as well as demonstrate LIVE, the many activities that take place through 
the birds.

http://www.k5wh.net/zoom/  

 

Even if I’m ever not present, there are always MANY others there as well, happy 
to help also.

 

All the best, see ya soon.

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of K5BOU via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 6:34 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: K5BOU ; Al Vacek ; walt...@k5wh.net
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Need help from a satellite Elmer

 

Walter is the best. I cc’s him on this email. 

 

 

 

   

K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont

Houston|Texas|USA|

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On Mar 14, 2024, at 18:20, Al Vacek via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

Hi

 

I’m new to satellite work and need an Elmer to help me get into it.  There are 
a lot of YouTube videos, but I would like to work with an experienced satellite 
ham so I can ask questions.

 

Anyone able to help me out?

 

Al Vacek   KN5A

BVARC Member

 


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[BVARC] N5EKO-130 for GHH

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Here's Jerry's-N5EKO-130 balloon, the 2nd one he launched for the Greater
Houston Hamfest, about to complete it's 1st revolution in a few hours.

 

You can also see the estimated path as well, where it will come right back
over the Houston area.

 

Here's a link if you want to follow it yourself.  Or you can capture it live
on 20m WSPR like I am already, as N5EKO/E.

 

https://amateur.sondehub.org/#!mt=Mapnik
 =6=12h=27.44004,-94.42749=N5EKO-130

 

 



 

Walter/K5WH

 


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[BVARC] Balloon update, from the GHH

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Congrats to Jerry-N5EKO, for the first trip around the planet.

 

We launched this balloon/tracker on Friday, from the Greater Houston
Hamfest.

 

 



Walter/K5WH

 


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Re: [BVARC] Packet Radio in Houston

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

If they would ever turn back on the APRS digipeater on the ISS, that would
be a great way to work packet.

NO-44 is another packet digipeater satellite, however, it only works in the
daylight hours, as the batteries have failed some time ago. 145.825 is the
frequency to listen on.

All the best,
Walter/K5WH

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Scott Little via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2024 1:07 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Scott Little 
Subject: [BVARC] Packet Radio in Houston

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] Hamcation Booth Crawl Josh Nash

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Hamcation has been really great this weekend. 

 

What an incredible show this year, kinda like every year. 

 

If you’ve never been to Orlando before to check it out, I highly encourage you 
to add it to your bucket list, as you won’t be disappointed.

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Doug Seyler via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2024 4:13 PM
To: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: Doug Seyler 
Subject: [BVARC] Hamcation Booth Crawl Josh Nash

 

Seen on a t-shirt at Hamcation this weekend in Orlando:

 

“I’d rather be home doing yard work but my wife keeps dragging me to these 
darned hamfests!”

 

 


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Re: [BVARC] Fw: Looking for JOTA activites

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

We will be using W5BSA for the callsign.

 

And all over the bands. As well as the satellites..

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: Philip Moore  
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 7:27 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: walt...@k5wh.net
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Fw: Looking for JOTA activites

 

Hello.

This coming Saturday Boy Scout Troop 202 will be camping in North-East TX and 
will have a Portable HF/ VHF/ UHF Station Set up. I will be working with scouts 
on their Radio Merit Badge.  What time and Frequency's will you be operation on?

Thank you,

Phil (KI5WIC)

 

On Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 05:24:28 PM CDT, Walter Holmes via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

If it helps, several of us will be setting up a JOTA event at the Boy Scouts 
Headquarters this Saturday at 10am until 2pm or so.  

We dd this last year as well with GREAT results.

 

Off of 610 North at TC Jester.

 

We’ll have a couple HF stations as well as a satellite station active too.

 

We will also be launching a balloon with a WSPR tracker on it, like we did for 
the BVARC field day back in June. With scouts around the planet tracking it.

In competition with a JOTA group in Austin.

 

Come on over and join us.

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Eddie Runner via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 4:20 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: Eddie Runner mailto:eddie.run...@yahoo.com> >
Subject: [BVARC] Fw: Looking for JOTA activites

 

 

 

To whom it may concern,

 

I was hoping to send the following email to the leaders or members of BVARC.

 

Sent via BlackBerry Hub+ Inbox for Android 
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From: eric.j.l...@gmail.com <mailto:eric.j.l...@gmail.com> 

Sent: October 17, 2023 3:52 PM

To: bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 

Subject: Looking for JOTA activites

 

Howdy,

 

My name is Eric Lieb I am the Cubmaster for Pack 806 in Houston. I have several 
scout families that expressed interest in participating in the global Jamboree 
On The Air event this weekend.  I am hoping to find a club or organization that 
already has plans to participate that I can send our scout families too, 
ideally on Sunday October 22nd.

 

Please let me know if BVARC or another radio group in Houston has organized 
plans.

 

Thank you,

 

Eric Lieb

Cubmaster

Pack 806

281.221.4992

eric.j.l...@gmail.com <mailto:eric.j.l...@gmail.com> 

 

 

P.S. Depending on your memory some might remember me.  I was a member of the 
club a long time ago when I first earned my Technican license (KF5GWY).  I made 
my first contact with a club member on  the BVARC repeater when i got my shiny 
new kenwood th f6a radio. I don't do much ham work these days ( too many other 
hobbies, family, and life competing for my time). I also no longer live within 
the range of the BVARC repeater. I enjoyed my time with BVARC and may one day 
join the club again. 73.

 

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Re: [BVARC] Fw: Looking for JOTA activites

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

If it helps, several of us will be setting up a JOTA event at the Boy Scouts 
Headquarters this Saturday at 10am until 2pm or so.  

We dd this last year as well with GREAT results.

 

Off of 610 North at TC Jester.

 

We’ll have a couple HF stations as well as a satellite station active too.

 

We will also be launching a balloon with a WSPR tracker on it, like we did for 
the BVARC field day back in June. With scouts around the planet tracking it.

In competition with a JOTA group in Austin.

 

Come on over and join us.

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Eddie Runner via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 4:20 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Eddie Runner 
Subject: [BVARC] Fw: Looking for JOTA activites

 

 

 

To whom it may concern,

 

I was hoping to send the following email to the leaders or members of BVARC.

 

Sent via BlackBerry Hub+ Inbox for Android 
 


From: eric.j.l...@gmail.com  

Sent: October 17, 2023 3:52 PM

To: bvarc@bvarc.org  

Subject: Looking for JOTA activites

 

Howdy,

 

My name is Eric Lieb I am the Cubmaster for Pack 806 in Houston. I have several 
scout families that expressed interest in participating in the global Jamboree 
On The Air event this weekend.  I am hoping to find a club or organization that 
already has plans to participate that I can send our scout families too, 
ideally on Sunday October 22nd.

 

Please let me know if BVARC or another radio group in Houston has organized 
plans.

 

Thank you,

 

Eric Lieb

Cubmaster

Pack 806

281.221.4992

eric.j.l...@gmail.com  

 

 

P.S. Depending on your memory some might remember me.  I was a member of the 
club a long time ago when I first earned my Technican license (KF5GWY).  I made 
my first contact with a club member on  the BVARC repeater when i got my shiny 
new kenwood th f6a radio. I don't do much ham work these days ( too many other 
hobbies, family, and life competing for my time). I also no longer live within 
the range of the BVARC repeater. I enjoyed my time with BVARC and may one day 
join the club again. 73.

 

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Re: [BVARC] Elections in November -- Seeking Candidates -- Corrected

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

You got my vote already!  

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of K5BOU via BVARC
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2023 9:58 AM
To: Rick Hiller 
Cc: K5BOU ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] Elections in November -- Seeking Candidates -- Corrected

 

I need to make sure all BOD will eat : Foie Gras/ frog leg  藍

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On Sep 22, 2023, at 09:41, Rick Hiller  wrote:



I would think that if you lobbied the 2024 BOD that they might come around .  
Maybe just cooking them a meal of luscious French cuisine would do it  HI

 

On Fri, Sep 22, 2023 at 9:08 AM K5BOU via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Is there no French Ambassador position available?  Hope all is well for you 
and the family.

73,

 

 



K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont

Houston|Texas|USA|

https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/



  #77940

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2023 8:33 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Rick Hiller mailto:rickhille...@gmail.com> >
Subject: [BVARC] Elections in November -- Seeking Candidates -- Corrected

 

Four current BVARC Board of Directors (BOD) members will finish their terms as 
of December 31st.   We are seeking candidates for the following BOD positions 
for 2024, etc.

PresidentTerm – 2024 
thru 2025

 

Recording Secretary Term – 2024 thru 2025

 

2 Year at Large (A)Term – 2024 thru 2025

 

1 Year at Large/Past President   Term – 2024

 

Should you have an interest in running for any of these positions or you have 
questions as to what is involved, please contact me: Rick – W5RH @   
 rickhille...@gmail.com

Attend the November 9th meeting and cast your vote.


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Re: [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Pretty amazing indeed Chris..

 

Great work on that..

Walter/K5WH

 

From: Chris Medlin  
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 1:49 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: walt...@k5wh.net
Subject: Re: [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

 

Walter, the balloon with my callsign associated on wspr has been up 313 days. 
Launched from Tennessee, it crossed the equator (a very rare occurrence) and 
has been circling the globe down there. 17+ laps.  

 

I hope you can get that kind of longevity. I’m watching/cheering from the 
sidelines. 

 

73

Chris/AC5CM

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On Aug 15, 2023, at 09:55, Walter Holmes via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

I love the responses.. they are all great.

 

Truth be known, just about every component on the trackers we fly today, 
already come from China. We’re just sending them back to them. 

 

As far as the software/firmware, it’s Open Source, and published on multiple 
publicly accessible github sites. 

 

So that immediately gets around any potential ITAR restrictions that might come 
into play.

 

Several other trackers are built in Turkey and other places overseas that also 
have been cleared for sending to other countries.

 

So we’re all good.

 

Now, that’s not to say that someone couldn’t do something very different and 
risk multiple violations of course, but I think we’re still several years away 
from the IC’s we use in or devices being manufactured in the US, if they ever 
do at all. And if they do, they will STILL be made over there as well, so 
there’s nothing secret about these.

 

As far as the Mac machines, if anyone can make me a Mac that can come in 
weighing less than 12 grams, I’ll take a thousand of those right now. 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of M Reiter via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 7:51 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: M Reiter mailto:beachcat...@gmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

 

this actually brings up a good point, it is illegal to send devices with very 
current encryption to foreign nations, I know you would not think there is 
anything on a balloon that is privileged but there are many things installed on 
operating systems in the US that are not for export.  I would think some care 
should be used to make sure that a balloon once captured by the Chinese or 
other nation,  would not contain any proprietary software or encryption 
algorithms.

just thinking out loud from a computer security point of view.

marc

KI5ZHO

 

 

On Fri, Aug 11, 2023 at 11:26 AM Scott Medbury via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

The Chinese have it and are going to clone. They are going to send in the 
clones.

 

73 ... Scott KD5FBA 

 

On Fri, Aug 11, 2023, 9:32 AM Craig Coussens via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Thank you Walter, that was a fascinating flight! Craig/K8CPC

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Walter Holmes via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:32 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: walt...@k5wh.net <mailto:walt...@k5wh.net> 
Subject: [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

 

Quick Update……

 

After several weeks of flight from the BVARC Field Day site, it appears we 
haven’t heard from the balloon in over a week now, so it’s probably down for 
the count.

 

It was certainly a very interesting flight with all the backwards trips it was 
making. 

 

As we close the books on this one, we are already testing more trackers as I 
type, as well as testing a NEW tracking/reporting application script for 
extracting and propagating the information into all the formal reporting sites.

 

So much more to come. Below is a snapshot of the full flight.

 

Many thanks for allowing the South Texas Balloon Launch Team participate in 
Field Day with you guys.

 

All the best,

Walter/K5WH

 

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 


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Re: [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Feel free to join us any time you get the chance Keith.

 

http://www.k5wh.net/zoom/ 

 

Sure hope you get out of that place really soon.

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Keith Dutson via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 10:04 AM
To: Walter Holmes via BVARC 
Cc: Keith Dutson 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

 

Walter,

 

I am currently in rehab.  I would like to join you zoom session.  Need a link.

 

73, Keith NM5G

 

On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 09:54:58 AM CDT, Walter Holmes via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

I love the responses.. they are all great.

 

Truth be known, just about every component on the trackers we fly today, 
already come from China. We’re just sending them back to them. 

 

As far as the software/firmware, it’s Open Source, and published on multiple 
publicly accessible github sites. 

 

So that immediately gets around any potential ITAR restrictions that might come 
into play.

 

Several other trackers are built in Turkey and other places overseas that also 
have been cleared for sending to other countries.

 

So we’re all good.

 

Now, that’s not to say that someone couldn’t do something very different and 
risk multiple violations of course, but I think we’re still several years away 
from the IC’s we use in or devices being manufactured in the US, if they ever 
do at all. And if they do, they will STILL be made over there as well, so 
there’s nothing secret about these.

 

As far as the Mac machines, if anyone can make me a Mac that can come in 
weighing less than 12 grams, I’ll take a thousand of those right now. 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of M Reiter via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 7:51 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: M Reiter mailto:beachcat...@gmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

 

this actually brings up a good point, it is illegal to send devices with very 
current encryption to foreign nations, I know you would not think there is 
anything on a balloon that is privileged but there are many things installed on 
operating systems in the US that are not for export.  I would think some care 
should be used to make sure that a balloon once captured by the Chinese or 
other nation,  would not contain any proprietary software or encryption 
algorithms.

just thinking out loud from a computer security point of view.

marc

KI5ZHO

 

 

On Fri, Aug 11, 2023 at 11:26 AM Scott Medbury via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

The Chinese have it and are going to clone. They are going to send in the 
clones.

 

73 ... Scott KD5FBA 

 

On Fri, Aug 11, 2023, 9:32 AM Craig Coussens via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Thank you Walter, that was a fascinating flight! Craig/K8CPC

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Walter Holmes via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:32 PM
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Cc: walt...@k5wh.net <mailto:walt...@k5wh.net> 
Subject: [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

 

Quick Update……

 

After several weeks of flight from the BVARC Field Day site, it appears we 
haven’t heard from the balloon in over a week now, so it’s probably down for 
the count.

 

It was certainly a very interesting flight with all the backwards trips it was 
making. 

 

As we close the books on this one, we are already testing more trackers as I 
type, as well as testing a NEW tracking/reporting application script for 
extracting and propagating the information into all the formal reporting sites.

 

So much more to come. Below is a snapshot of the full flight.

 

Many thanks for allowing the South Texas Balloon Launch Team participate in 
Field Day with you guys.

 

All the best,

Walter/K5WH

 

 

 

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Re: [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

I love the responses.. they are all great.

 

Truth be known, just about every component on the trackers we fly today, 
already come from China. We’re just sending them back to them. 

 

As far as the software/firmware, it’s Open Source, and published on multiple 
publicly accessible github sites. 

 

So that immediately gets around any potential ITAR restrictions that might come 
into play.

 

Several other trackers are built in Turkey and other places overseas that also 
have been cleared for sending to other countries.

 

So we’re all good.

 

Now, that’s not to say that someone couldn’t do something very different and 
risk multiple violations of course, but I think we’re still several years away 
from the IC’s we use in or devices being manufactured in the US, if they ever 
do at all. And if they do, they will STILL be made over there as well, so 
there’s nothing secret about these.

 

As far as the Mac machines, if anyone can make me a Mac that can come in 
weighing less than 12 grams, I’ll take a thousand of those right now. 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of M Reiter via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 7:51 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: M Reiter 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

 

this actually brings up a good point, it is illegal to send devices with very 
current encryption to foreign nations, I know you would not think there is 
anything on a balloon that is privileged but there are many things installed on 
operating systems in the US that are not for export.  I would think some care 
should be used to make sure that a balloon once captured by the Chinese or 
other nation,  would not contain any proprietary software or encryption 
algorithms.

just thinking out loud from a computer security point of view.

marc

KI5ZHO

 

 

On Fri, Aug 11, 2023 at 11:26 AM Scott Medbury via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

The Chinese have it and are going to clone. They are going to send in the 
clones.

 

73 ... Scott KD5FBA 

 

On Fri, Aug 11, 2023, 9:32 AM Craig Coussens via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Thank you Walter, that was a fascinating flight! Craig/K8CPC

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Walter Holmes via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:32 PM
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Cc: walt...@k5wh.net <mailto:walt...@k5wh.net> 
Subject: [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

 

Quick Update……

 

After several weeks of flight from the BVARC Field Day site, it appears we 
haven’t heard from the balloon in over a week now, so it’s probably down for 
the count.

 

It was certainly a very interesting flight with all the backwards trips it was 
making. 

 

As we close the books on this one, we are already testing more trackers as I 
type, as well as testing a NEW tracking/reporting application script for 
extracting and propagating the information into all the formal reporting sites.

 

So much more to come. Below is a snapshot of the full flight.

 

Many thanks for allowing the South Texas Balloon Launch Team participate in 
Field Day with you guys.

 

All the best,

Walter/K5WH



 

 

 

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[BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Quick Update……

 

After several weeks of flight from the BVARC Field Day site, it appears we 
haven’t heard from the balloon in over a week now, so it’s probably down for 
the count.

 

It was certainly a very interesting flight with all the backwards trips it was 
making. 

 

As we close the books on this one, we are already testing more trackers as I 
type, as well as testing a NEW tracking/reporting application script for 
extracting and propagating the information into all the formal reporting sites.

 

So much more to come. Below is a snapshot of the full flight.

 

Many thanks for allowing the South Texas Balloon Launch Team participate in 
Field Day with you guys.

 

All the best,

Walter/K5WH



 

 

 

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Re: [BVARC] Raspberry Pi Digipeater - anyone with experience?

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Terry,

 

I hope this doesn’t add more confusion than opportunity, but I would highly 
recommend you start with about 3 or 4 micro-sd cards, 16g or larger, and try 
several versions of this.

The absolute flexibility of the pi, is you can try an image out for a few hours 
or days, then swap the card out for something completely different, and expand 
your adventures all over again. Over and over.

 

Here’s just one of the many things you may want to explore.

If you burn this image, you get several dozens of ham radio applications all at 
once for you to give a test drive with.

 

Ham Pi Image and there are others just like this

HamPi download | SourceForge.net  

Home · dslotter/HamPi Wiki · GitHub   

 

After you find some applications you really like, you may choose to load a 
different image and only install the ones you care about. But it’s not at all 
necessary.

 

Or, if you get like me, you end up with a dozen different pi’s running 
different apps, and reload them at will when your ready to try out that next 
really neat operating environment you just read about. 

 

The bottom line, it’s very cheap fun, most entertaining, and an endless number 
of possibilities to peak your interests.

 

No doubt you will quickly discover many ways to consume several hours every 
night of the week. 

 

All the best,

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 5:04 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Terry Leatherland ; Mike Knerr 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Raspberry Pi Digipeater - anyone with experience?

 

Funny.   I was the one asking for joint brains to figure out how to do things.  
I certainly can’t give a class since I am at pi ground zero.  

I have a pi4 and loaded it with pi Linux. And monitor .   Next is sound, and 
then ham softwares , and then wires and cables to connect to radios.  That’s 
why this is a hobby. 

We can discuss tomorrow nite at the Bvarc meeting. 

73

Sent from my iPhone





On Jul 11, 2023, at 3:58 PM, Mike Knerr via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:



We should have some room available at bayland park.

Mike Knerr KI5UBL 73 

 

On Tue, Jul 11, 2023, 1:47 PM Michael Shanks via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Well Terry it looks like you’re gonna have to give a class on this or somebody 
is don’t we have room in the place where the testing is done

Sent from my iPhone





On Jul 11, 2023, at 11:09 AM, Ido Samuelson via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:





 

On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 5:19 PM terry leatherland via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Sounds like I have started a HAm R-pi club of sorts inside BVARC :-) 

I received 3 responses. I'll cook up a group zoom to talk things soon. 

 

 

Terry Leatherland, K5PGF

281-455-8090

Sugar Land, Tx

 

 

 

On Monday, July 10, 2023 at 06:56:41 AM CDT, M Reiter mailto:beachcat...@gmail.com> > wrote: 

 

 

Happy to be a co conspirator, I have an orange pi 5+ that has ubuntu loaded to 
it. that was intended to either fly in an RC aircraft or be a winlink, and 
since I do not have the aircraft yet, be happy to workout the winlink stuff 
with you. I also have several RPi that may or may not still work. at least one 
will be a HF CW repeater in the future.

Marc

KI5ZHO

 

On Sun, Jul 9, 2023 at 5:56 PM terry leatherland via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

I am embarking on a slow side-project to build a digipeater from my new Pi4.  
Does anyone have any experience with this that I can pick their brain?   John 
Kd5you? 

Terry

 

 

Terry Leatherland, K5PGF

281-455-8090

Sugar Land, Tx

 


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Re: [BVARC] Antenna Modeling Software Experience

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Chris,

 

John has spent a lot of time with antenna modeling, and even did a
presentation at one of our previous NARS club meetings on that topic.

 

I know John is on the BVARC reflector as well, but I have copied him here if
you want to reach out to him directly.

 

I'm sure he could work with you in one of our Zoom breakout rooms for a
quick demo as needed.

 

All the best,

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Chris Medlin via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, July 8, 2023 1:47 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Chris Medlin 
Subject: [BVARC] Antenna Modeling Software Experience

 

Im curious if anyone has had any luck using antenna modeling software. I
have installed several trial versions (including a fully licensed academic
version) and some have no support while others require a PHD in electrical
and mechanical engineering to operate. I'm looking for software that I can
draw up horizontally polarized wire antennas and then manipulate its various
positions with bends, turns, etc at different points to see the change in
theoretical radiation pattern, and someone who has experience using. 

 

If you have any experience with such software, I am very interested in
learning how to fish. 

 

Thanks & 73

Chris/AC5CM

 


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Re: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the Country

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

I always use the Silver Orbz these days.

 

John-AB5SS just started using the Yokohama balloons.

 

So we’ve had really good success with both.

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Chris Medlin via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 3:40 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Chris Medlin 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the 
Country

 

Walter, 

Which balloon did you use on this launch? 

 

Chris/AC5CM

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On Jun 29, 2023, at 15:20, Kurt Rowland via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

Craig, 

 

The last known position was 17 minutes ago, at 52,000 feet altitude. Heading 
South-East through the Bermuda Triangle. 

 

APRS Website: https://aprs.fi/info/a/K5WH-117

 



 

 

-Kurt Rowland K6URT

 

On Thu, Jun 29, 2023 at 2:58 PM Craig Coussens via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Do we know if the balloon is still balloon-ing? One of the non-hams I showed it 
to just texted me and it does say the altitude is zero :( Maybe the Bermuda 
Triangle, hope not…

 

Craig / K8CPC

 

From: walt...@k5wh.net   mailto:walt...@k5wh.net> > 
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 3:51 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Craig Coussens mailto:cra...@qbmax.com> >
Subject: RE: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the 
Country

 

The wind patterns are extremely strange right now. 

 

We launched another package earlier this morning, and it danced circles all 
over NW Houston today.

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Craig Coussens via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 12:56 PM
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K5WH mailto:walt...@k5wh.net> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the 
Country

 

This is indeed VERY cool! I’m assuming that there is a high pressure over the 
state that caused it to fly in that circle pattern… Or maybe it’s under control 
of a sinister genius 

 


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From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
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Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 11:29 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Walter Holmes K5WH mailto:walt...@k5wh.net> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the 
Country

 

Don't pay too much attention to the altitude as it takes a few solid packets to 
create the accurate altitude. It's still over 49k right now. Working well.

Walter, K5WH

 

 

On Jun 27, 2023 9:24 AM, Eddie Runner via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

check it yourself, http://www.aprs.fi   

call sign k5wh-117

 

its gone almost in a huge circle

 

it has dropped to 12000 ft though

 

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Re: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the Country

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

It’s still flying high.

 

Every now and then we get some inconsistent reporting, so we get some bad data 
at times.

 

But yes, it’s still doing well.

 

Another in our group launched a balloon from the Johnson Space Center area 
earlier this morning, that has been dong some crazy flight patterns, like the 
one we launched Tuesday.

https://aprs.fi/#!mt=hybrid 

 =13=a%2FAB5SS-12=604800=604800  is John’s AB5SS Pico 
tracker.

 

So plenty to watch for sure.

 

If you want to see ALL the ham radio balloons currently in the air, here’s a 
quick link that you can zoom in and out on.

https://amateur.sondehub.org/#!mt=Mapnik 

 =4=12h=37.54458,-83.18848=AB5SS-12

 

Always entertaining to say the least. 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: Craig Coussens  
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 2:58 PM
To: walt...@k5wh.net; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Subject: RE: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the 
Country

 

Do we know if the balloon is still balloon-ing? One of the non-hams I showed it 
to just texted me and it does say the altitude is zero :( Maybe the Bermuda 
Triangle, hope not…

 

Craig / K8CPC

 

From: walt...@k5wh.net   mailto:walt...@k5wh.net> > 
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 3:51 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Craig Coussens mailto:cra...@qbmax.com> >
Subject: RE: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the 
Country

 

The wind patterns are extremely strange right now. 

 

We launched another package earlier this morning, and it danced circles all 
over NW Houston today.

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Craig Coussens via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 12:56 PM
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Cc: Craig Coussens mailto:cra...@qbmax.com> >; Walter Holmes 
K5WH mailto:walt...@k5wh.net> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the 
Country

 

This is indeed VERY cool! I’m assuming that there is a high pressure over the 
state that caused it to fly in that circle pattern… Or maybe it’s under control 
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Cc: Walter Holmes K5WH mailto:walt...@k5wh.net> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the 
Country

 

Don't pay too much attention to the altitude as it takes a few solid packets to 
create the accurate altitude. It's still over 49k right now. Working well.

Walter, K5WH

 

 

On Jun 27, 2023 9:24 AM, Eddie Runner via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

check it yourself, http://www.aprs.fi 

call sign k5wh-117

 

its gone almost in a huge circle

 

it has dropped to 12000 ft though

 

Eddie

 

 


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Re: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the Country

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

The wind patterns are extremely strange right now. 

 

We launched another package earlier this morning, and it danced circles all 
over NW Houston today.

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Craig Coussens via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 12:56 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Craig Coussens ; Walter Holmes K5WH 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the 
Country

 

This is indeed VERY cool! I’m assuming that there is a high pressure over the 
state that caused it to fly in that circle pattern… Or maybe it’s under control 
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Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 11:29 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Walter Holmes K5WH mailto:walt...@k5wh.net> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Field Day Balloon is now over Georgia, the state not the 
Country

 

Don't pay too much attention to the altitude as it takes a few solid packets to 
create the accurate altitude. It's still over 49k right now. Working well.

Walter, K5WH

 

 

On Jun 27, 2023 9:24 AM, Eddie Runner via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

check it yourself, http://www.aprs.fi 

call sign k5wh-117

 

its gone almost in a huge circle

 

it has dropped to 12000 ft though

 

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Re: [BVARC] DVMega and BlueDV software install question

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Chris,

 

I don't use the DVmega dongle, but I use the ThumbDV dongle, as well as 4
other Ambe servers I have setup here, all with BlueDV.

 

It seems to work fine on my PC, as well as my Android cell phone.

 

The installation should be a simple launch of the MSI file.

 

Not sure why you would get that error, unless you tried to install it into a
folder other than the default path. But that's a reach on my part.

 

Other than that, you might email David directly, as he's pretty good about
responding. But keep in mind he's in Europe, and it may not be till morning
before he sees the message.

 

All the best,

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Chris Medlin via BVARC
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2023 5:13 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Chris Medlin 
Subject: [BVARC] DVMega and BlueDV software install question

 

Hello. Ive never really been too big into DMR, but I have a DVMega usb
dongle (actually forgot I had it to tell you the truth) and Im trying to
install BlueDV on a windows 10 box. Has anyone successfully installed this
app on win10? Im admin of my box but I keep getting install failure because
the msi installer cannot write a temp file to my documents folder. Curious
if anyone knows a work around on this. 

 

TIA

73/Chris

AC5CM


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Re: [BVARC] A unique opportunity in HF digital voice communications

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

For Dstar, that’s a real issue, for using a repeater in our area here.

 

The last dedicated Dstar repeater in the Houston area was removed a couple 
years ago.

 

There is however a few Multimode repeaters in the area, that support DMR, 
Dstar, and Fusion, but the coverage is very limited at this time, while waiting 
for a taller site to be relocated to.

 

There is one today in SW Houston on 145.47, but we are seeing some receive 
sensitivity issues, and soon to replace the duplexers, but if your close enough 
to the repeater it works on all of these modes. Unfortunately, the Internet 
link is currently disconnected, so it’s not linked to anything at this time, 
but still usable locally.

 

There are multiple Fusion repeaters in the Kingwood area, but also not linked 
to the internet environment.

 

There is another Fusion repeater on the West side of town, I believe in the 
Katy area if I have that right. I believe linked to WiresX.

 

There are dozens of DMR repeaters all over the Houston and Gulf Coast area. 

 

But even if you can’t access a local repeater just yet, you can always get a 
tiny hotspot, to connect to your home network, and support all of the popular 
digital formats which will allow you to use the digital features of your radio. 
Including cross mode capabilities, such as going in Fusion, and coming out DMR, 
or DSTAR in and Fusion out, etc.. Prices are as variable as the features of 
course. From under $50.00 to $400.00 and more.

 

Hope this helps understand more about this than adding confusion to the 
question.    But feel free to ping me if I can add more detail for you.

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Nick Creason KE5QY via BVARC
Sent: Friday, April 21, 2023 9:40 AM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' ; 'Vernon Prewitt' 

Cc: ke...@att.net; walt...@k5wh.net
Subject: Re: [BVARC] A unique opportunity in HF digital voice communications

 

I have bot Dstar and Fusion radios and have never heard anyone using either one 
of those protocols in Houston.  

 

Are there any repeaters or gateways in this area?  

 

Thanks

 

Nick

 

 

From: BVARC On Behalf Of Walter Holmes via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:19 PM
To: 'Vernon Prewitt' mailto:vernonprew...@ymail.com> 
>; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
>
Cc: walt...@k5wh.net <mailto:walt...@k5wh.net> 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] A unique opportunity in HF digital voice communications

 

There are plenty of us that are active on Dstar, Fusion, DMR, M17, and 
especially FreeDV.

 

I know Mooneer very well, and have for a few years now. If there’s anything I 
can help answer for you.

 

I will be hosting the NARS club meeting on my Zoom channel, as I do every month.

 

All the best,

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Vernon Prewitt via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2023 7:53 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Vernon Prewitt mailto:vernonprew...@ymail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] A unique opportunity in HF digital voice communications

 

Do u know if anyone  at bvark uses d-star. And how much do u know about this 
fella on Fri night.

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 
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On Thu, Apr 20, 2023 at 5:38 PM, Walter Holmes via BVARC

mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:


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Re: [BVARC] A unique opportunity in HF digital voice communications

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Correction on the ZOOM address.

 

Please use this one.

http://www.k5wh.net/zoom/  

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of john Parmalee via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:11 PM
To: the-woodlands-amateur-radio-c...@googlegroups.com; w5...@w5sfa.org; 
bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: john Parmalee 
Subject: [BVARC] A unique opportunity in HF digital voice communications

 

Friday night  Walter K5WH and Mooneerr K6AQ will discuss Free DV, a HF digital 
voice format that is on the air and active as additional features are being 
added. 

 

Mooneerr is the principal designer and the code author.

 

7:00 Friday night April 21

 

Zoom address 281-543-6502  Password  1234596

 

 


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[BVARC] FreeDV Activity Day - April 15-16, 2023

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Fyi…

 

Walter/K5WH

 

 

 

Hi all,

 

This is a reminder that this month's FreeDV Activity Day is this coming 
weekend. (As a reminder, Activity Day takes place on the third weekend of every 
month.) This event will bring together people interested in HF digital voice on 
the air for conversation and fun. Contacts using the official application 
  as well as the SM1000 handheld microphone and other 
supporting devices and applications are welcome.


Event time: 12AM Pacific time (0700Z) on April 15 to 11:59PM (0659Z) on April 
16 (48 hours).

Suggested frequencies:
80 meters: 3.625, 3.643, 3.693 or 3.697 MHz

60 meters (in countries where allowed): 5.4035 MHz or 5.3665 MHz
40 meters: 7.177 MHz
20 meters: 14.236 MHz or 14.240 MHz
17 meters: 18.118 MHz
15 meters: 21.313 MHz
12 meters: 24.933 MHz
10 meters: 28.330 or 28.720 MHz
10 GHz (for those in range of QO-100):  10489.640 MHz


(Note that LSB/DIGL is used below 10MHz as per current convention for voice 
modes, USB/DIGU otherwise. 60 meters is of course USB/DIGU only.)

As this isn't a contest, there's no pressure to make contacts or send logs, but 
you can always confirm QSOs via the usual means if you'd like (LoTW, eQSL, QRZ, 
etc.) Enabling PSK Reporter in the FreeDV application and joining the QSO 
Finder   and Discord   
are recommended, however, so others can see that you're on the air and hearing 
them (for instance, here's the current map of listeners 

 ). :D

Feel free to spread this far and wide among your local ham friends and groups! 
:) Let me know if you have any questions about the event and definitely post 
here if you have issues getting the application working prior to the event.

Thanks,

-Mooneer K6AQ


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[BVARC] N5EKO/B BLT-109

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Major congratulations to Jerry-N5EKO, for it's 3rd trip around the planet.

 

This balloon was launced from the Greater Houston Hamfest several weeks ago.

 

 



Walter/K5WH

 


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Re: [BVARC] BLT-109 N5EKO/B

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

We launch a new one every 2 or 3 weeks.

 

If you want to stay in touch with current and future launches, you can join
either or both of these Groups.io groups.

 

The BLT group

b...@groups.io | Home <https://groups.io/g/BLT> 

 

Ham Radio Tech Notes

m...@ham-radio-tech-notes.groups.io | Home
<https://ham-radio-tech-notes.groups.io/g/main> 

 

It would be great to have you come out and enjoy the fun sometime.

 

All the best,

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of David F. Reed via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2023 11:03 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: David F. Reed 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] BLT-109 N5EKO/B

 

Excellent; good job; please let us know before the next one is launched;
maybe some of us could come for it, and who knows, you might end up with
more helpers in the long run!

 

73 de W5SV, Dave

 

 





On Mar 19, 2023, at 22:10, Walter Holmes via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

 

Just an update, that this balloon launched 2 weeks ago from the GHH is just
making its second pass over China right now.

 



 
<https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap=4=a%2FN5EKO-109=604800=6
04800>
https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap=4=a%2FN5EKO-109=604800=60
4800

 

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 


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[BVARC] BLT-109 N5EKO/B

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Just an update, that this balloon launched 2 weeks ago from the GHH is just
making its second pass over China right now.

 



https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap
 =4=a%2FN5EKO-109=604800=604800

 

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 


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[BVARC] BLT-109 N5EKO/B

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Congratulations to Jerry-N5EKO, for his balloon launched from the Greater
Houston HamFest, having just completed 1 FULL trip around the planet and now
working on #2.

 



Walter/K5WH

 


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[BVARC] BLT-109 N5EKO/B

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Here's an update on one of the balloons we launched last Saturday from the
HamFest.

 

It just woke up for the day a few minutes ago over China.

 

You can click on the following link if you want to track it yourself at any
time.

https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap
 =6=a%2FN5EKO-109=604800=604800

 

 



 

Walter/K5WH

 


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[BVARC] BLT-109 from the GHH

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

After what appears to have been some balloon failures due to a very strange
and extreme rapid rising at high altitude, and suddenly dropping out, we
have at least 1 package that survived and is still cruising about the
planet.

 

Well done Jerry-N5EKO



 

Walter/K5WH

 


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Re: [BVARC] why not!

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Sounds like a great project Marc,

 

I have built dozens of hotspots with ALL types of configurations on Pi-0w’s, 
Pi3’s, Pi-4’s, with single and dual time slot versions.

 

As well as multiple display formats, OLED, Nextion, etc..  in different sizes 
as well from .96” to 7”.

 

I even have a couple Shark Openspot versions for good measure.

 

Every one of them has their own share of advantages and disadvantages, as in 
size, features, cost, availability, etc..

 

And total cost can range from $50.00 to $400+, and more expensive doesn’t 
always mean better by any means.

 

If you need a good talkgroup to test on, please feel free to drop in on the 
Amsat-98006 tg and say hi.

 

Many of us in the Houston area hang out there, whether you’re a heavy satellite 
chaser or just a tech-head like the rest of us, from all over the planet as 
well.

 

All the best, and I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of M Reiter via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2023 8:24 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: M Reiter 
Subject: [BVARC] why not!

 

I am in the process of researching what a DMR hotspot is good for,  I am 
planning on reinventing the wheel, yes i know I should not, and I know there 
are things I could buy that would be easier. 

 

I have a few raspberry pi 4's  (bought before it became impossible to find 
one). 

 I have a cheap SDR usb stick, and I have a 2m antenna that works and is 30ft 
in the air.

 

I will be assembling them into an DMR hotspot with talkgroup, (not for any 
reason I know other than to see if I can do it).

I am the FNG here but i would love to have people to play with on this project, 
and plan to publish the results and the log on www.ki5zho.com 
 .  I assume this has been done before, and there are 
likely lots of youtube videos on it. I dont care, I want to do it myself, I am 
porcine headed that way.

If you have an interest in following along or contributing please send me an 
email

at m...@ki5zho.com  

or beachcat...@gmail.com  

There will also be some website programming to make ki5zho.com 
  into an informational site.  it is currently only a qso 
card. 

 

Marc. ki5zho (Zippy Ham Operator??)

 


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Re: [BVARC] A L E

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

If your interested in giving ALE a try, there are a couple options available.

 

MultiPSK supports ALE. Along with a ton of other digital modes. index (free.fr) 
   Available at several other locations 
also.

 

But a few of us have been working with an application that ONLY does ALE, and 
supports not only the TEXT mode, but also file transfer and digital Voice as 
well.

ION2G is the app. Automatic Link Establishment, ALE 2G, ALE 4G, HF Radio, Ham 
Radio, High Frequency - ION2G Software    

 

It takes a few minutes to get it set up, but plenty interesting once you do.

 

Feel free to ping me if you decide to give it a try and need a hand.

 

All the best,

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 5:21 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: DAVID M GRAY JR 
Subject: [BVARC] A L E

 

Some members might find this interesting…

 

 

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

 


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Re: [BVARC] Icom 52A

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Gayle,

 

The last Dstar repeater in Houston was removed from service nearly 2 years ago. 
As already mentioned.

 

But you can get a hotspot to allow access, and get you into the Dstar world 
through the internet, in the interim.

 

We also have a Multimode repeater on the SW side of town that has DMR, Dstar, 
and Fusion on it, on 145.47, but it’s currently no longer linked into the 
internet at this time.

 

It’s also having an issue being de-sensed by itself, until we can get the 
duplexers changed out, so you have to be pretty close to the repeater for that 
to work.

 

I also have a pair of repeaters on the NW side here, that also support DMR, 
Fusion, Dstar, Analog, and almost finished with M17 as well, but it’s currently 
at the house here at only 30 feet until we get it to a much taller location in 
a few months. So the range is only about 8 or 10 miles at this time.

 

While most all hotspots will let you cross mode from or to DMR and Fusion, only 
the OpenSpot 3 or 4Plus support the ability to transcode from Dstar to the 
other modes like DMR and Fusion.

 

There are some reflectors and talkgroups that are bridged, so if you can get to 
one of those, you could be liked to other environments as well.

 

Ie..  I have the following environments bridged together at this time for the 
Amsat environments. DMR-Amsat-98006, YSF-Fusion-US-Amsat-11689, and Dstar 
REFSAT, DCSSAT, XRFSAT, and XLXSAT, on module C.  So if you access ANY of 
these, you will be transcoded to ALL of the others.

 

Sorry for the long answer to your simple question, but I hope it helps.

 

All the best,

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Gayle Dotts via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:56 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Gayle Dotts 
Subject: [BVARC] Icom 52A

 

Just got an Icom ID-52A yesterday.  What repeater frequency for DStar are you 
all tapping into?

 

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[BVARC] FW: [digitalvoice] [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - January 21-22, 2023

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Fyi…

 

Join us next weekend, to see what digital voice over HF is like.

 

There is a new 2020C mode available for testing to improve the voice quality, 
and a new interface called an EZdv box, that makes a wireless connection to an 
IC-705, and no computer needed, to get on the air with FreeDV. 

 

Another new feature recently added called EZ-Config, to help first time 
installers get the audio and comms right, faster.

 

And if your going to to Orlando’s Hamcation in a few weeks, you will get to see 
some of these in person during a presentation than Mooneer-K6AQ is giving.

 

All the best, and now, off to the Houston Marathon!  

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: digitalvo...@googlegroups.com  On Behalf 
Of Mooneer Salem
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2023 3:23 AM
To: freetel-cod...@lists.sourceforge.net; digitalvo...@googlegroups.com
Subject: [digitalvoice] [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - January 21-22, 2023

 

Hi all,

 

This is a reminder that this month's FreeDV Activity Day is this coming 
weekend. (As a reminder, Activity Day takes place on the third weekend of every 
month.) This event will bring together people interested in HF digital voice on 
the air for conversation and fun. Contacts using the official application 
  as well as the SM1000 handheld microphone and other 
supporting devices and applications are welcome.


Event time: 12AM Pacific time (0800Z) on January 21 to 11:59PM (0759Z) on 
January 22 (48 hours).

Suggested frequencies:
80 meters: 3.625, 3.643, 3.693 or 3.697 MHz

60 meters (in countries where allowed): 5.4035 MHz or 5.3665 MHz
40 meters: 7.177 MHz
20 meters: 14.236 MHz or 14.240 MHz
17 meters: 18.118 MHz
15 meters: 21.313 MHz
12 meters: 24.933 MHz
10 meters: 28.330 or 28.720 MHz
10 GHz (for those in range of QO-100):  10489.640 MHz


(Note that LSB/DIGL is used below 10MHz as per current convention for voice 
modes, USB/DIGU otherwise. 60 meters is of course USB/DIGU only.)

As this isn't a contest, there's no pressure to make contacts or send logs, but 
you can always confirm QSOs via the usual means if you'd like (LoTW, eQSL, QRZ, 
etc.) Enabling PSK Reporter in the FreeDV application and joining the QSO 
Finder   are recommended, however, so others can see 
that you're on the air and hearing them (for instance, here's the current map 
of listeners 

 ). :D

Feel free to spread this far and wide among your local ham friends and groups! 
:) Let me know if you have any questions about the event and definitely post 
here if you have issues getting the application working prior to the event.

Thanks,

-Mooneer K6AQ

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[BVARC] FW: [digitalvoice] [Reminder] FreeDV Activity Day - December 17-18, 2022

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Drop by and join the fun on FreeDV.

 

See you there..

Walter/K5WH

 

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Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2022 2:05 PM
To: freetel-cod...@lists.sourceforge.net; digitalvo...@googlegroups.com
Subject: [digitalvoice] [Reminder] FreeDV Activity Day - December 17-18, 2022

 

Hi all,

 

This is a reminder that this month's FreeDV Activity Day is this weekend. 
(Activity Day will take place on the third weekend of every month starting this 
month!) This event will bring together people interested in HF digital voice on 
the air for conversation and fun. Contacts using the official application 
  as well as the SM1000 handheld microphone and other 
supporting devices and applications are welcome.


Event time: 12AM Pacific time (0800Z) on December 17 to 11:59PM (0759Z) on 
December 18 (48 hours).

Suggested frequencies:
80 meters: 3.625, 3.643, 3.693 or 3.697 MHz

60 meters (in countries where allowed): 5.4035 MHz or 5.3665 MHz
40 meters: 7.177 MHz
20 meters: 14.236 MHz or 14.240 MHz
17 meters: 18.118 MHz
15 meters: 21.313 MHz
12 meters: 24.933 MHz
10 meters: 28.330 or 28.720 MHz
10 GHz (for those in range of QO-100):  10489.640 MHz


(Note that LSB/DIGL is used below 10MHz as per current convention for voice 
modes, USB/DIGU otherwise. 60 meters is of course USB/DIGU only.)

As this isn't a contest, there's no pressure to make contacts or send logs, but 
you can always confirm QSOs via the usual means if you'd like (LoTW, eQSL, QRZ, 
etc.) Enabling PSK Reporter in the FreeDV application and joining the QSO 
Finder   are recommended, however, so others can see 
that you're on the air and hearing them (for instance, here's the current map 
of listeners 

 ). :D

Feel free to spread this far and wide among your local ham friends and groups! 
:) Let me know if you have any questions about the event and definitely post 
here if you have issues getting the application working prior to the event.

Thanks,

-Mooneer K6AQ

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[BVARC] FW: [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - November 5-6, 2022

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Fyi 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

Hi all,

 

We'll be doing another FreeDV Activity Day on the weekend of November 5-6, 
2022! This event will bring together people interested in HF digital voice on 
the air for conversation and fun. Contacts using   the 
official application as well as the SM1000 handheld microphone are welcome.

 

(Note: this is different than previous Activity Days in that you have the 
entire weekend, not just a 24 hour period. This may continue for future 
Activity Days based on how the upcoming one goes.) 

 

Event time: 12AM Pacific time (0700Z) on November 5 to 11:59PM (0759Z) on 
November 6 (49 hours). Note: Daylight Saving Time ends in the US during 
Activity Day weekend.

 

Suggested frequencies:

80 meters: 3.625, 3.643 or 3.693 MHz

40 meters: 7.177 MHz

20 meters: 14.236 MHz

17 meters: 18.118 MHz

15 meters: 21.313 MHz

12 meters: 24.933 MHz

10 meters: 28.330 or 28.720 MHz

 

(Note that LSB/DIGL is used below 10MHz as per current convention for voice 
modes, USB/DIGU otherwise.)

 

As this isn't a contest, there's no pressure to make contacts or send logs, but 
you can always confirm QSOs via the usual means if you'd like (LoTW, eQSL, QRZ, 
etc.) Enabling PSK Reporter in the FreeDV application and joining the  
 QSO Finder are recommended, however, so others can see 
that you're on the air and hearing them (for instance, here's  

 the current map of listeners). :D

 

Feel free to spread this far and wide among your local ham friends and groups! 
:) Let me know if you have any questions about the event and definitely post 
here if you have issues getting the application working prior to the event.

 

Thanks,

 

-Mooneer K6AQ

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Re: [BVARC] 159.150 Mhz

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

See if this helps Philippe.

 

Harris County, Texas (TX) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
(radioreference.com)  

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of K5BOU via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 2:38 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: K5BOU 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 159.150 Mhz

 

Does anyone have a list of active emergency frequencies we can hear on SDR? 

 



K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont

Houston|Texas|USA|

  https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/



 

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On
Behalf Of Lee Glassman via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 2:04 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Lee Glassman mailto:leema...@me.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] 159.150 Mhz

 

Waller County Fire/EMS Dispatch

 

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Behalf Of K5BOU via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 1:59 PM
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Cc: K5BOU mailto:phili...@k5bou.net> >
Subject: [BVARC] 159.150 Mhz

 

I just heard some emergency conversation on 159.150 Mhz. Does anyone know
the agency that is allocated to this frequency?

 



K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont

Houston|Texas|USA|

  https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/



 

 


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Re: [BVARC] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - August 6-7, 2022

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Fyi…

 

This has always been a great way to see what Digital Voice sounds like over 
marginal band conditions that even SSB signals can’t make it through.

 

14.236 is the most active frequency, but others are being used, especially when 
things get busy.

 

Hope you get the chance to give FreeDV a try. 

 

We have also been doing this via the linear satellite at times, so sync up with 
us if you want to test the waters there too.

 

See you there……

Walter/K5WH

 

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Subject: [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - August 
6-7, 2022

 

Hi all,

 

We'll be doing another FreeDV Activity Day on Saturday, August 6, 2022! This 
event will bring together people interested in HF digital voice on the air for 
conversation and fun. Contacts using  the official 
application as well as the SM1000 handheld microphone are welcome.

 

Event time: 9AM Pacific time (1600Z) on August 6th to 8:59AM (1559Z) on August 
7th (24 hours), though you're welcome to operate before or after this block of 
time :)

Suggested frequencies:

80 meters: 3.625, 3.643 or 3.693 MHz

40 meters: 7.177 MHz

20 meters: 14.236 MHz

17 meters: 18.118 MHz

15 meters: 21.313 MHz

12 meters: 24.933 MHz

10 meters: 28.330 or 28.720 MHz

 

(Note that LSB/DIGL is used below 10MHz as per current convention for voice 
modes, USB/DIGU otherwise.)

 

As this isn't a contest, there's no pressure to make contacts or send logs, but 
you can always confirm QSOs via the usual means if you'd like (LoTW, eQSL, QRZ, 
etc.) Enabling PSK Reporter in the FreeDV application and joining the 
 QSO Finderare recommended, however, so others can see 
that you're on the air and hearing them (for instance, here's 

 the current map of listeners). :D

 

Feel free to spread this far and wide among your local ham friends and groups! 
:) Let me know if you have any questions about the event and definitely post 
here if you have issues getting the application working prior to the event.

 

Thanks,

 

-Mooneer K6AQ

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[BVARC] [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - May 28-29, 2022

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Reminder about the 3rd event of the FreeDV day starting tomorrow at 11am 
central, through 11am Sunday.

 

Join us for a fun time on the air, I think you will be very pleasantly 
surprised how well this mode works today.

 

 

 

Due to popular demand, we'll be doing another FreeDV Activity Day on Saturday, 
May 28, 2022! This event will bring together people interested in HF digital 
voice on the air for conversation and fun. Contacts using  
the official application as well as the SM1000 handheld microphone are welcome.

 

Event time: 9AM Pacific time (1600Z) on May 28th to 8:59AM (1559Z) on May 29th 
(24 hours)

Suggested frequencies:

80 meters: 3.625, 3.643 or 3.693 MHz

40 meters: 7.177 MHz

20 meters: 14.236 MHz

17 meters: 18.118 MHz

15 meters: 21.313 MHz

12 meters: 24.933 MHz

10 meters: 28.330 or 28.720 MHz

 

(Note that LSB/DIGL is used below 10MHz as per current convention for voice 
modes, USB/DIGU otherwise.)

 

As this isn't a contest, there's no pressure to make contacts or send logs, but 
you can always confirm QSOs via the usual means if you'd like (LoTW, eQSL, QRZ, 
etc.) Enabling PSK Reporter in the FreeDV application and joining the  
 QSO Finder are recommended, however, so others can see 
that you're on the air and hearing them (for instance, here's 

 the current map of listeners). :D

 

Feel free to spread this far and wide among your local ham friends and groups! 
:) Let me know if you have any questions about the event and definitely post 
here if you have issues getting the application working prior to the event.

 

Thanks,

 

-Mooneer K6AQ

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Re: [BVARC] ARISS contact scheduled!

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

That’s really fantastic news Jeff.

 

Major congrats to you and Charlie..

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Jeff Greer via BVARC
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 7:21 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Jeff Greer 
Subject: [BVARC] ARISS contact scheduled!

 

We got word today that my kids' school's contact with the International Space 
Station will be the week of October 3rd.

 

Jeff W5JEF

 

 

 

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Re: [BVARC] W3FGP-11 is ALIVE!

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

About 700+ days is the longest one I have heard of.

 

There are a couple up there right now, that have been around the planet 7 and 
19 times.

 

To make it a single time is quite a feat itself. Going longer that that is 
already plenty amazing.

 

The K5WH-88 balloon just started squawking over Northern California on it’s 2nd 
lap.

 

The tracker and balloon technology have just recently made some great 
improvements, making this possible today.

 

The local group has about 20 trackers on hand right now, so we can expect to 
see a LOT more launches in the next few weeks.

 

Walter/K5WH

 

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Sent: Saturday, May 7, 2022 9:53 AM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: 'Scott Medbury' ; walt...@k5wh.net; b...@groups.io; 
ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io
Subject: RE: [BVARC] W3FGP-11 is ALIVE!

 

Does anyone know the world record for trips around the planet for a balloon 
like that?

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Scott Medbury via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2022 8:13 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
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Subject: Re: [BVARC] W3FGP-11 is ALIVE!

 

Took a jog. Keep on truckin!

 

On Sat, May 7, 2022, 7:59 AM Walter Holmes via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

After 5 days of being silent, the balloon has finally been picked up by APRS 
stations again, over Saudi Arabia.

 

You can follow it LIVE using this link

https://aprs.fi/#!call=a%2FW3FGP-11 
<https://aprs.fi/#!call=a%2FW3FGP-11=604800=604800> 
=604800=604800

 

Or follow ALL balloons in the air around the world with this link.

https://tracker.habhub.org/#!mt=roadmap 
<https://tracker.habhub.org/#!mt=roadmap=5=1_day=W3FGP-11=!RS_*> 
=5=1_day=W3FGP-11=!RS_*;

 

If your only interested in the 2 flights we have active, you can use this link 
for W3FGP-11 and K5WH-88.

https://tracker.habhub.org/#!mt=roadmap 
<https://tracker.habhub.org/#!mt=roadmap=2=All=63.79873,150.3476=w3fgp-11;%20k5wh-88>
 =2=All=63.79873,150.3476=w3fgp-11;%20k5wh-88  This path shows both 
of these making 1 trip around and BOTH are working on their 2nd right now.

 



 

Walter/K5WH

 


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Re: [BVARC] W3FGP-11

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Maurice is the owner of the callsign-W3FGP.

 

One of our Zoom-Mates working with us on the balloon launch adventures.

 

All of these floater balloons are using Hydrogen. Many times cheaper, and much 
better lift properties, even though it’s a little harder to get your hands on 
it.

 

Compared to helium that is.

 

Walter/K5WH

 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of David Georger via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, May 1, 2022 6:39 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: David Georger 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] W3FGP-11

 

Is Maurice the name of the balloon. And I'm curious is the balloon filled with 
helium? I didn't get to see it take off at the tailgate.

 

Dave

 

On Sun, May 1, 2022, 6:36 PM Walter Holmes via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Looks like the W3FGP-11 balloon is headed back to the Caribbean, again. 

 

Congratulations to Maurice for being the newest member of the 360 club. 1 time 
around the globe.

 

Lets see if it can do it again!

 



 

 

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Re: [BVARC] ARISS update

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Major congrats Jeff.

 

Can't wait to see this happen.

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Jeff Greer via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 3:07 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Jeff Greer ; kg5qno 
Subject: [BVARC] ARISS update

 

BVARC,

 

My kids' school's amateur radio contact with the International Space Station
is on - our equipment plan was officially approved by ARISS today.

 

I don't have a date for the contact yet, but will be sure to share details
as I have them.

 

Thanks!

 

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[BVARC] QSO Today Virtual Ham Radio Conference

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Fyi.

 

If you have not attended this event in the past, it's a really great way to
get some exposure to many interesting topics in Amateur Radio, that takes
place twice per year.

 

It's coming up again in less than 2 weeks, covering a Saturday and Sunday.
March 12th and 13th.

 

Here's a link to the event.  Home (qsotodayhamexpo.com)
 

 

I have volunteered to help out with moderating some of the virtual rooms and
assisting the presenters, so drop by and say hi wherever you see me.

 

You can chat directly in these virtual rooms with the very movers and
shakers of the fun stuff we're all involved with today.

 

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[BVARC] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - February 19-20, 2022

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Fyi…  11am central time, for 24 hours.  Saturday 2/19/22 to Sunday 2/20.22.

 

If your looking for something interesting to try next month, give FREEDV a try.

 

This was great fun a couple months ago and we’re certaily hoping we have the 
same great participation again this time.

 

All the best,

Walter/K5WH

 

From: m...@ham-radio-tech-notes.groups.io 
  
mailto:m...@ham-radio-tech-notes.groups.io> > On Behalf Of Mooneer Salem
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2022 3:34 PM
To: digitalvo...@googlegroups.com  ; 
freetel-cod...@lists.sourceforge.net 
 
Cc: m...@ham-radio-tech-notes.groups.io 
 
Subject: Re: [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - 
February 19-20, 2022

 

Hi all,

 

Just a reminder that there's less than a month until the next Activity Day! 
Feel free to post if you have questions on setting up or using FreeDV.

 

If you need the FREE software, it’s available at www.freedv.org 
  for all clients.

Thanks,

 

-Mooneer K6AQ

 

On Tue, Dec 14, 2021 at 1:40 AM Mooneer Salem mailto:moon...@gmail.com> > wrote:

Hi all,

 

Due to popular demand, we'll be doing another FreeDV Activity Day on Saturday, 
February 19, 2022! This event will bring together people interested in HF 
digital voice on the air for conversation and fun. Contacts using 
 the official application as well as the SM1000 handheld 
microphone are welcome.

 

Event time: 9AM Pacific time (1600Z) on February 19th to 8:59AM (1559Z) on 
February 20th (24 hours)

Suggested frequencies:

80 meters: 3.625, 3.643 or 3.693 MHz

40 meters: 7.177 MHz

20 meters: 14.236 MHz

17 meters: 18.118 MHz

15 meters: 21.313 MHz

12 meters: 24.933 MHz

10 meters: 28.330 or 28.720 MHz

 

(Note that LSB/DIGL is used below 10MHz as per current convention for voice 
modes, USB/DIGU otherwise.)

 

As this isn't a contest, there's no pressure to make contacts or send logs, but 
you can always confirm QSOs via the usual means if you'd like (LoTW, eQSL, QRZ, 
etc.) Enabling PSK Reporter in the FreeDV application and joining the 
 QSO Finderare recommended, however, so others can see 
that you're on the air and hearing them (for instance, here's 

 the current map of listeners). :D

 

Feel free to spread this far and wide among your local ham friends and groups! 
:) Let me know if you have any questions about the event and definitely post 
here if you have issues getting the application working prior to the event.

 

Thanks,

 

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Re: [BVARC] Doppler updates for SatPC32 and FT4

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Sorry for the last message, that wasn’t intended for the list. ☹

 

 

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Re: [BVARC] Doppler updates for SatPC32 and FT4

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

This is a follow-up to a message I sent out late last night.  As I
duplicated the entries below with the -D as needed for the Icom radios to
place them into Digital modes from SatPC32.

 

We were taking yesterday about the potential risk of contention with the
normal ssb users of the sats, and in an effort to try to error on caution, a
few of us put together a list that has a transponder bandwidth greater than
the 20khz. Some have 30, 50, and even 100 wide.

 

Taking the bottom 5khz, it should provide plenty of elbow room there.

 

Perhaps another 5khz above these could be used for other digital modes like
FreeDV, Vara, and narrow and fast digital modes off all types.

 

We went through several passes last night on FT4 and the seemed to work, but
I would like more of your testing feedback to see if this gives us the
results we need.

 

 

AO-07,145930,432170,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,FT4

FO-29,435805,145995,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,FT4

RS-44,435615,145990,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,FT4

AO-109,435765,145885,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,FT4

EO-88,145965,435040,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,FT4

FO-99,435885,145925,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,FT4

HO-113,435170,145880,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,FT4

 

For Icom radios, use these

AO-07,145930,432170,USB-D,LSB-D,REV,0,0,FT4

FO-29,435805,145995,USB-D,LSB-D,REV,0,0,FT4

RS-44,435615,145990,USB-D,LSB-D,REV,0,0,FT4

AO-109,435765,145885,USB-D,LSB-D,REV,0,0,FT4

EO-88,145965,435040,USB-D,LSB-D,REV,0,0,FT4

FO-99,435885,145925,USB-D,LSB-D,REV,0,0,FT4

HO-113,435170,145880,USB-D,LSB-D,REV,0,0,FT4

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: walt...@k5wh.net  
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 11:23 PM
To: 'David Cheitel' ; 'Maurice'
; 'Jerry Davis' ; 'Rudy, W5HRH'
; 'Marty Fitzgerald' ; 'Anthony McMonagle'
; 'texan3g' ; 'Jeffery MacMillian'
; 'Ray' 
Subject: Doppler updates for SatPC32 and FT4

 

Here's the entries to try out for FT4, and see how they work for us.

 

AO-07,145930,432170,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,FT4

FO-29,435805,145995,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,FT4

RS-44,435615,145990,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,FT4

AO-109,435765,145885,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,FT4

EO-88,145965,435040,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,FT4

FO-99,435885,145925,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,FT4

HO-113,435170,145880,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,FT4

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 


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[BVARC] FW: [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - February 19-20, 2022

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Fyi…

 

If your looking for something interesting to try next month, give FREEDV a try.

 

This was great fun a couple months ago and we’re certaily hoping we have the 
same great participation again this time.

 

All the best,

Walter/K5WH

 

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Subject: Re: [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - 
February 19-20, 2022

 

Hi all,

 

Just a reminder that there's less than a month until the next Activity Day! 
Feel free to post if you have questions on setting up or using FreeDV.

 

Thanks,

 

-Mooneer K6AQ

 

On Tue, Dec 14, 2021 at 1:40 AM Mooneer Salem mailto:moon...@gmail.com> > wrote:

Hi all,

 

Due to popular demand, we'll be doing another FreeDV Activity Day on Saturday, 
February 19, 2022! This event will bring together people interested in HF 
digital voice on the air for conversation and fun. Contacts using 
 the official application as well as the SM1000 handheld 
microphone are welcome.

 

Event time: 9AM Pacific time (1600Z) on February 19th to 8:59AM (1559Z) on 
February 20th (24 hours)

Suggested frequencies:

80 meters: 3.625, 3.643 or 3.693 MHz

40 meters: 7.177 MHz

20 meters: 14.236 MHz

17 meters: 18.118 MHz

15 meters: 21.313 MHz

12 meters: 24.933 MHz

10 meters: 28.330 or 28.720 MHz

 

(Note that LSB/DIGL is used below 10MHz as per current convention for voice 
modes, USB/DIGU otherwise.)

 

As this isn't a contest, there's no pressure to make contacts or send logs, but 
you can always confirm QSOs via the usual means if you'd like (LoTW, eQSL, QRZ, 
etc.) Enabling PSK Reporter in the FreeDV application and joining the 
 QSO Finderare recommended, however, so others can see 
that you're on the air and hearing them (for instance, here's 

 the current map of listeners). :D

 

Feel free to spread this far and wide among your local ham friends and groups! 
:) Let me know if you have any questions about the event and definitely post 
here if you have issues getting the application working prior to the event.

 

Thanks,

 

-Mooneer K6AQ

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[BVARC] FW: [digitalvoice] [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - February 19-20, 2022

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Fyi…

 

It was great fun a few weeks ago, hope you get the chance to participate.

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: digitalvo...@googlegroups.com  On Behalf 
Of Mooneer Salem
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 3:40 AM
To: digitalvo...@googlegroups.com; freetel-cod...@lists.sourceforge.net
Cc: m...@ham-radio-tech-notes.groups.io
Subject: [digitalvoice] [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - February 19-20, 
2022

 

Hi all,

 

Due to popular demand, we'll be doing another FreeDV Activity Day on Saturday, 
February 19, 2022! This event will bring together people interested in HF 
digital voice on the air for conversation and fun. Contacts using 
 the official application as well as the SM1000 handheld 
microphone are welcome.

 

Event time: 9AM Pacific time (1600Z) on February 19th to 8:59AM (1559Z) on 
February 20th (24 hours)

Suggested frequencies:

80 meters: 3.625, 3.643 or 3.693 MHz

40 meters: 7.177 MHz

20 meters: 14.236 MHz

17 meters: 18.118 MHz

15 meters: 21.313 MHz

12 meters: 24.933 MHz

10 meters: 28.330 or 28.720 MHz

 

(Note that LSB/DIGL is used below 10MHz as per current convention for voice 
modes, USB/DIGU otherwise.)

 

As this isn't a contest, there's no pressure to make contacts or send logs, but 
you can always confirm QSOs via the usual means if you'd like (LoTW, eQSL, QRZ, 
etc.) Enabling PSK Reporter in the FreeDV application and joining the 
 QSO Finderare recommended, however, so others can see 
that you're on the air and hearing them (for instance, here's 

 the current map of listeners). :D

 

Feel free to spread this far and wide among your local ham friends and groups! 
:) Let me know if you have any questions about the event and definitely post 
here if you have issues getting the application working prior to the event.

 

Thanks,

 

-Mooneer K6AQ

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Re: [BVARC] Icom 9700 terminal setup

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Phillipe,

 

We have helped multiple people get their 9700 on the air with DSTAR very 
easily, but it was NOT using the terminal mode. 

 

It was by using a hotspot.

 

Let me look, but I think I have a config file from someone that was indeed 
setup for Terminal mode..

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of K5BOU via BVARC
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2021 7:23 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: K5BOU 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Icom 9700 terminal setup

 

I did but find nothing. It is a optical router. 

K5BOU-Philippe 





On Nov 29, 2021, at 7:02 PM, Bruce via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Why are you trying to connect via terminal mode? Are you trying to remote 
control it?

73...bruce

 

Sent from my iPhone


On Nov 29, 2021, at 6:57 PM, Jeffrey Carson via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:



google your router "how to open UDP ports on "router brand x"". Usually get a 
step by step on how to do it.

 

On Monday, November 29, 2021, 05:47:05 PM CST, Paul Easter via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

What kind of firewall are you using?

 

On Mon, Nov 29, 2021, 1:57 PM K5BOU-Philippe via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

After viewing multiple online video,  I will still need some help.

I try to connect my ICOM 9700 to internet (Terminal mode) without success. I 
read I need to open up UDP port 4000 and this is where I’m struggling/. Anyone 
willing to help trough Zoom to share my screen and help me to go trough are 
welcome

Thanks in advance.

 

 



K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont

Houston|Texas|USA|

 

https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/



 


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Re: [BVARC] [Freetel-codec2] [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - November 6-7, 2021

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

REMINDER !!!

 

FreeDV day starts in a couple hours.  8am pacific

 

Hope to catch you on..

 

Walter/K5WH

 

 

 

 

Fyi..   Mark your calendars. 

 

This should be a great time to try out Digital Voice over HF, and see how well 
voice can sound without all the normal static in the background.

 

If you’re not already familiar with FreeDV, we have multiple videos on Youtube 
about it, including presentations that Mooneer and myself have given recently 
at different conferences, so check them out.

 

If anyone should get stuck on the configuration setup, please feel free to let 
us know on the FreeDV QSO finder (link down below) or join us on my ZOOM 
channel, and several on there can assist.

 

If someone doesn’t already have it, and needs the ZOOM link, just let me know.

 

Please feel free to spread the word!

 

Many thanks to Mooneer for pulling this toegther.

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: Mooneer Salem mailto:moon...@gmail.com> > 
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2021 9:27 PM
To: digitalvo...@googlegroups.com  ; 
freetel-cod...@lists.sourceforge.net 
 
Subject: Re: [Freetel-codec2] [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - November 
6-7, 2021

 

Hi all,

 

Just a reminder that FreeDV Activity Day will be happening next weekend :)

 

Thanks,

 

-Mooneer K6AQ

 

On Wed, Sep 29, 2021, 11:38 AM Mooneer Salem mailto:moon...@gmail.com> > wrote:

Hi all,

 

On Saturday, November 6th, 2021, we'll be having our first FreeDV Activity Day! 
This event will bring together people interested in HF digital voice on the air 
for conversation and fun. Contacts using   the official 
application as well as the SM1000 handheld microphone are welcome.

 

Event time: 9AM Pacific time (1600Z) on November 6th to 8:59AM (1559Z) on 
November 7th (24 hours)

Suggested frequencies:

80 meters: 3.625, 3.643 or 3.693 MHz

40 meters: 7.177 MHz

20 meters: 14.236 MHz

17 meters: 18.118 MHz

15 meters: 21.313 MHz

12 meters: 24.933 MHz

10 meters: 28.330 or 28.720 MHz

 

(Note that LSB/DIGL is used below 10MHz as per current convention for voice 
modes, USB/DIGU otherwise.)

 

As this isn't a contest, there's no pressure to make contacts or send logs, but 
you can always confirm QSOs via the usual means if you'd like (LoTW, eQSL, QRZ, 
etc.) Enabling PSK Reporter in the FreeDV application and joining the  
 QSO Finder are recommended, however, so others can see 
that you're on the air and hearing them (for instance, here's  

 the current map of listeners). :D

 

Feel free to spread this far and wide among your local ham friends and groups! 
:) Let me know if you have any questions about the event and definitely post 
here if you have issues getting the application working prior to the event.

 

Thanks,

 

-Mooneer K6AQ


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[BVARC] FW: [Freetel-codec2] [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - November 6-7, 2021

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Fyi..   Mark your calendars. 

 

This should be a great time to try out Digital Voice over HF, and see how well 
voice can sound without all the normal static in the background.

 

If you’re not already familiar with FreeDV, we have multiple videos on Youtube 
about it, including presentations that Mooneer and myself have given recently 
at different conferences, so check them out.

 

If anyone should get stuck on the configuration setup, please feel free to let 
us know on the FreeDV QSO finder (link down below) or join us on my ZOOM 
channel, and several on there can assist.

 

If someone doesn’t already have it, and needs the ZOOM link, just let me know.

 

Please feel free to spread the word!

 

Many thanks to Mooneer for pulling this toegther.

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: Mooneer Salem  
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2021 9:27 PM
To: digitalvo...@googlegroups.com; freetel-cod...@lists.sourceforge.net
Subject: Re: [Freetel-codec2] [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - November 
6-7, 2021

 

Hi all,

 

Just a reminder that FreeDV Activity Day will be happening next weekend :)

 

Thanks,

 

-Mooneer K6AQ

 

On Wed, Sep 29, 2021, 11:38 AM Mooneer Salem mailto:moon...@gmail.com> > wrote:

Hi all,

 

On Saturday, November 6th, 2021, we'll be having our first FreeDV Activity Day! 
This event will bring together people interested in HF digital voice on the air 
for conversation and fun. Contacts using   the official 
application as well as the SM1000 handheld microphone are welcome.

 

Event time: 9AM Pacific time (1600Z) on November 6th to 8:59AM (1559Z) on 
November 7th (24 hours)

Suggested frequencies:

80 meters: 3.625, 3.643 or 3.693 MHz

40 meters: 7.177 MHz

20 meters: 14.236 MHz

17 meters: 18.118 MHz

15 meters: 21.313 MHz

12 meters: 24.933 MHz

10 meters: 28.330 or 28.720 MHz

 

(Note that LSB/DIGL is used below 10MHz as per current convention for voice 
modes, USB/DIGU otherwise.)

 

As this isn't a contest, there's no pressure to make contacts or send logs, but 
you can always confirm QSOs via the usual means if you'd like (LoTW, eQSL, QRZ, 
etc.) Enabling PSK Reporter in the FreeDV application and joining the  
 QSO Finder are recommended, however, so others can see 
that you're on the air and hearing them (for instance, here's  

 the current map of listeners). :D

 

Feel free to spread this far and wide among your local ham friends and groups! 
:) Let me know if you have any questions about the event and definitely post 
here if you have issues getting the application working prior to the event.

 

Thanks,

 

-Mooneer K6AQ

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Re: [BVARC] FW: [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - November 6-7, 2021

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

This is considered a VOICE mode, even though it's using a digital protocol,
and not considered a digital mode. 

 

So it follows the normal voice standards.  Ie.. USB and LSB as you change
bands.

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Michael Amos via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 3:10 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Michael Amos 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FW: [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - November 6-7,
2021

 

I wouldn't be surprised that someone didn't argue the use of this on 30
meters.  After all, it's converted to digital before transmitting and then
converted back after the receiver so technically, it's a digital
transmission.  What you do with it before and afterward is irrelevant.. Or
IS it?

 

Any thoughts from the Elmers?

 

Thanks,

Mike - KG4NDS

 

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On
Behalf Of Walter Holmes via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 2:25 PM
To: ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io <mailto:ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io> ;
'NARS Reflector' mailto:n...@mailman.qth.net> >;
'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>
>; 'Don Taylor' mailto:dontay...@gmail.com> >; 'JOHN
DREW' mailto:jjd...@snet.net> >; 'James C Miller'
mailto:cameo...@frontiernet.net> >; 'Bob Morris'
mailto:morris...@gmail.com> >; 'Sloan Davis'
mailto:blkupspi...@hotmail.com> >; 'Dave Chasey -
N9FN' mailto:n...@n9fn.com> >
Cc: walt...@k5wh.net <mailto:walt...@k5wh.net> 
Subject: [BVARC] FW: [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - November 6-7, 2021

 

Fyi.

 

We hope this generates some great interest in FreeDV digital voice

 

Ping us direct if you need any assistance on the setup.

 

Or catch us on my Zoom channel.

 

Walter/K5WH

-- Forwarded message -
From: Mooneer Salem mailto:moon...@gmail.com> >
Date: Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 11:38 AM
Subject: [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - November 6-7, 2021
To: mailto:digitalvo...@googlegroups.com> >,
mailto:freetel-cod...@lists.sourceforge.net> >

 

Hi all,

 

On Saturday, November 6th, 2021, we'll be having our first FreeDV Activity
Day! This event will bring together people interested in HF digital voice on
the air for conversation and fun. Contacts using
<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffreedv.org
%2F=04%7C01%7C%7C76c20b6e21d14a6a349408d9837ee15a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb43
5%7C1%7C0%7C637685403232282810%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiM
C4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000=o0hT0
BwWxSVynk586FTZOmhneZe6Edi%2B%2BxIe8PMazDY%3D=0> the official
application as well as the SM1000 handheld microphone are welcome.

 

Event time: 9AM Pacific time (1600Z) on November 6th to 8:59AM (1559Z) on
November 7th (24 hours)

Suggested frequencies:

80 meters: 3.625, 3.643 or 3.693 MHz

40 meters: 7.177 MHz

20 meters: 14.236 MHz

17 meters: 18.118 MHz

15 meters: 21.313 MHz

12 meters: 24.933 MHz

10 meters: 28.330 or 28.720 MHz

 

(Note that LSB/DIGL is used below 10MHz as per current convention for voice
modes, USB/DIGU otherwise.)

 

As this isn't a contest, there's no pressure to make contacts or send logs,
but you can always confirm QSOs via the usual means if you'd like (LoTW,
eQSL, QRZ, etc.) Enabling PSK Reporter in the FreeDV application and joining
the
<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fqso.freedv.
org%2F=04%7C01%7C%7C76c20b6e21d14a6a349408d9837ee15a%7C84df9e7fe9f640af
b435%7C1%7C0%7C637685403232292804%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIj
oiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000=5m
DEQyCp5UyRFoJ%2Bbf%2BkB%2F5n38yiwRkW9%2BSUyqKA1Ig%3D=0> QSO Finder
are recommended, however, so others can see that you're on the air and
hearing them (for instance, here's
<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpskreporte
r.info%2Fpskmap%3Fpreset%26callsign%3DZ%26mode%3DFREEDV%26timerange%3D36
00%26mapCenter%3D31.442130629514438%2C9.522916%2C1.9517274414542571&
data=04%7C01%7C%7C76c20b6e21d14a6a349408d9837ee15a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaa
a%7C1%7C0%7C637685403232292804%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wL
jAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000=JE7lN8t0f
5kRG0OIai38B8dDwEGrziAEZtYctl9OLOg%3D=0> the current map of
listeners). :D

 

Feel free to spread this far and wide among your local ham friends and
groups! :) Let me know if you have any questions about the event and
definitely post here if you have issues getting the application working
prior to the event.

 

Thanks,

 

-Mooneer K6AQ


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[BVARC] FW: [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - November 6-7, 2021

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Fyi…

 

We hope this generates some great interest in FreeDV digital voice

 

Ping us direct if you need any assistance on the setup.

 

Or catch us on my Zoom channel.

 

Walter/K5WH

-- Forwarded message -
From: Mooneer Salem mailto:moon...@gmail.com> >
Date: Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 11:38 AM
Subject: [Announcement] FreeDV Activity Day - November 6-7, 2021
To: mailto:digitalvo...@googlegroups.com> >, 
mailto:freetel-cod...@lists.sourceforge.net> >

 

Hi all,

 

On Saturday, November 6th, 2021, we'll be having our first FreeDV Activity Day! 
This event will bring together people interested in HF digital voice on the air 
for conversation and fun. Contacts using   the official 
application as well as the SM1000 handheld microphone are welcome.

 

Event time: 9AM Pacific time (1600Z) on November 6th to 8:59AM (1559Z) on 
November 7th (24 hours)

Suggested frequencies:

80 meters: 3.625, 3.643 or 3.693 MHz

40 meters: 7.177 MHz

20 meters: 14.236 MHz

17 meters: 18.118 MHz

15 meters: 21.313 MHz

12 meters: 24.933 MHz

10 meters: 28.330 or 28.720 MHz

 

(Note that LSB/DIGL is used below 10MHz as per current convention for voice 
modes, USB/DIGU otherwise.)

 

As this isn't a contest, there's no pressure to make contacts or send logs, but 
you can always confirm QSOs via the usual means if you'd like (LoTW, eQSL, QRZ, 
etc.) Enabling PSK Reporter in the FreeDV application and joining the  
 QSO Finder are recommended, however, so others can see 
that you're on the air and hearing them (for instance, here's  

 the current map of listeners). :D

 

Feel free to spread this far and wide among your local ham friends and groups! 
:) Let me know if you have any questions about the event and definitely post 
here if you have issues getting the application working prior to the event.

 

Thanks,

 

-Mooneer K6AQ


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Re: [BVARC] Icom 9700 D-star setting issues

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

There are countless hotspots available that will support DMR, YSF, Fusion, 
DSTAR, NXDN, P25, etc…

 

For less than $50.00 for many, all over Ebay. Look for the MMDVM hotspots, that 
plug onto a Raspbberry Pi-W, or Raspberry Pi 3b. And multiple case and display 
modes available as well.

 

You can also do crossmodes, like DMR to YSF-Fusion, and between all the other 
modes (EXCEPT DSTAR).

 

The only hotspot available today that will support cross modes to and from 
DSTAR is the SharkRF Open Spot 3, but they are very expensive, at nearly 
$400.00 with shipping.

But it does have multiple other attractive features, like an integrated battery 
that lasts for at least 10 hours. Very handy if your going mobile or portable.

 

I have well over a dozen different hotspots of all flavors, as I try them all 
out to compare their features against the others, and 99% of them are exactly 
the same, except for the display or case being used.

 

So the bottom line is, you can’t go wrong with ANY of them. But just like cars, 
there are plenty of options available, depending on your personal needs.

 

Please feel free to ping me if you want to drill deeper into any of these specs 
or options, or if you should need any assistance getting them configured.

 

All the best,

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Cam via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, August 8, 2021 3:45 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Cam 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Icom 9700 D-star setting issues

 

Is there a “Hotspot” that covers both Dstar and YSF (C4FM)?

 

Dan White, W5AOV

Stephen F Austin Radio Club

 

 

From: Walter Holmes via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>  

Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2021 8:04 AM

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

Cc: walt...@k5wh.net <mailto:walt...@k5wh.net>  ; 'K5BOU-Philippe' 
<mailto:phili...@k5bou.net>  

Subject: Re: [BVARC] Icom 9700 D-star setting issues

 

You are very welcome.

 

So you now have Dstar ad DMR covered, next, we’ll have to set you up with YSF 
Fusion. 

 

Take care, and let’s get you set up on the satellites soon as well.

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of K5BOU-Philippe via BVARC
Sent: Friday, August 6, 2021 5:02 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: K5BOU-Philippe mailto:phili...@k5bou.net> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Icom 9700 D-star setting issues

 

Walter,

Thanks for your support today. You are the best!!!

73

 



K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont

Houston|Texas|USA|

 

https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/



 

From: Walter Holmes via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Sent: Friday, August 6, 2021 11:17 AM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: walt...@k5wh.net <mailto:walt...@k5wh.net> ; 'K5BOU-Philippe' 
<mailto:phili...@k5bou.net> 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Icom 9700 D-star setting issues

 

I’ll get you the config file for your 9700 from Maurice or Ray, and we’ll have 
you up on Dstar in a flash.

 

The Transtar Dstar repeater was shut down on December 31st 2020, so using your 
hotspot is the best option at this time.

 

See you on the Dstar Amsat REFSAT Module C very soon.

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of K5BOU-Philippe via BVARC
Sent: Friday, August 6, 2021 9:28 AM
To: Rick Hiller via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: K5BOU-Philippe mailto:phili...@k5bou.net> >
Subject: [BVARC] Icom 9700 D-star setting issues

 

Hi,

Just got my new ICOM 9700 days ago and having issues to connect to D-star 
repeater on mode DV : Houston Transtar 147.100 – W5HDR.

Any suggestion or some one willing to connect by phone to go trough my setting?

Thanks in advance.

 

 

  

 

K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont

Houston|Texas|USA|

 

https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/

  

 

 

 




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Re: [BVARC] Icom 9700 D-star setting issues

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

You are very welcome.

 

So you now have Dstar ad DMR covered, next, we’ll have to set you up with YSF 
Fusion. 

 

Take care, and let’s get you set up on the satellites soon as well.

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of K5BOU-Philippe via BVARC
Sent: Friday, August 6, 2021 5:02 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: K5BOU-Philippe 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Icom 9700 D-star setting issues

 

Walter,

Thanks for your support today. You are the best!!!

73

 



K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont

Houston|Texas|USA|

 

https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/



 

From: Walter Holmes via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Sent: Friday, August 6, 2021 11:17 AM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: walt...@k5wh.net <mailto:walt...@k5wh.net> ; 'K5BOU-Philippe' 
<mailto:phili...@k5bou.net> 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Icom 9700 D-star setting issues

 

I’ll get you the config file for your 9700 from Maurice or Ray, and we’ll have 
you up on Dstar in a flash.

 

The Transtar Dstar repeater was shut down on December 31st 2020, so using your 
hotspot is the best option at this time.

 

See you on the Dstar Amsat REFSAT Module C very soon.

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of K5BOU-Philippe via BVARC
Sent: Friday, August 6, 2021 9:28 AM
To: Rick Hiller via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: K5BOU-Philippe mailto:phili...@k5bou.net> >
Subject: [BVARC] Icom 9700 D-star setting issues

 

Hi,

Just got my new ICOM 9700 days ago and having issues to connect to D-star 
repeater on mode DV : Houston Transtar 147.100 – W5HDR.

Any suggestion or some one willing to connect by phone to go trough my setting?

Thanks in advance.

 

 



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Houston|Texas|USA|

 

https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/



 

 




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Re: [BVARC] Icom 9700 D-star setting issues

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

I’ll get you the config file for your 9700 from Maurice or Ray, and we’ll have 
you up on Dstar in a flash.

 

The Transtar Dstar repeater was shut down on December 31st 2020, so using your 
hotspot is the best option at this time.

 

See you on the Dstar Amsat REFSAT Module C very soon.

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of K5BOU-Philippe via BVARC
Sent: Friday, August 6, 2021 9:28 AM
To: Rick Hiller via BVARC 
Cc: K5BOU-Philippe 
Subject: [BVARC] Icom 9700 D-star setting issues

 

Hi,

Just got my new ICOM 9700 days ago and having issues to connect to D-star 
repeater on mode DV : Houston Transtar 147.100 – W5HDR.

Any suggestion or some one willing to connect by phone to go trough my setting?

Thanks in advance.

 

 



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Houston|Texas|USA|

 

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Re: [BVARC] QRP people still lunching?

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

John,

 

Unfortunately, we have not started back the normal Wednesday lunch meetings 
over there at Papas, since they shut down the internal seating last year.

 

Things are opened back up now just fine, and there’s been some chatter about 
getting them restarted, but so far, it just hasn’t happened.

 

Many of those same people are still meeting in NW Houston on Tuesdays, that I 
can send you the details on of your interested.

 

All the best,

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of John Brockus via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 6:06 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: John Brockus 
Subject: [BVARC] QRP people still lunching?

 

The webpage makes it sound like AMSAT and QRP people meet at Pappas BBQ on 
Wednesdays.  Is that still happening?

 

If so, I might drop in next week.

 

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Re: [BVARC] THANKS to all who ATTENDED Ham Radio Night

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Many thanks Scott for setting this up.

 

It was a great time as always, and very nice to see such great participation
in the event.

 

See you again on the next Silver Skeeters night.

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: kd5...@gmail.com  
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 12:29 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Subject: THANKS to all who ATTENDED Ham Radio Night

 

I offer a BIG thanks to all who attended Ham Radio Night At
the Skeeters game last night. I hope that all of you had as much fun as I
did as the Skeeters Won the game on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th
inning.

 

  I am already making plans to do this again NEXT Year. 2022 will be
the 10th  year I have done for the Ham Community.

 

  You can listen to any of the games on www.MILb.com
  .

 

   73 ,

 

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Re: [BVARC] SSTV setup

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Just take the speaker audio from the HT to the computer. And your good to go 
with MMSSTV.

It works very well for that.  Like from the ISS starting next week.


Walter/K5WH

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From: BVARC  On Behalf Of John D via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 9:21 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: John D 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] SSTV setup

Is it possible to use an HT for SSTV?

I downloaded the MMSSTV software, the laptop has a sound card. Just not too 
sure what cable to use to connect radio to sound card.

John D
W5RDY

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Re: [BVARC] HAM RADIO NIGHT at the SKEETERS - Update

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

4 tickets for me, any time, any day.

 

Thanks Scott.

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Scott Medbury via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 7:56 AM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: kd5...@gmail.com
Subject: [BVARC] HAM RADIO NIGHT at the SKEETERS - Update

 

 

A few have responded to my email regarding interest in attending a Skeeters
game and expressing interest in either Sunday or Thursday. In any event we
would need to have a MINIMUM or 20 tickets to make a difference in the
pricing which is also day dependent.

 

Here is a little more information on what goes on EVERY Sunday and EVERY
Thursday.

 

SUNDAY - Kids Run the BASES after the game. VERY popular with families

 

THURSDAY - $1 hotdogs, $2 draft beer and sodas

 

 

If Interested in attending as a group please respond so that I can get back
to you with potential home dates in June or July. If you have a month
preference, please let me know.

 

 

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Re: [BVARC] New -- Amateur Radio Mentoring Group

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Yes indeed, it will be recorded, and the existing recordings are currently 
located at http://www.k5wh.net/armg/ 

 

It takes quite a while after the session to complete the conference recording 
to be converted to the MP4 format, so it will be ready either late that night 
or the following morning.

 

All the best.

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of John Brockus via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2020 7:47 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: John Brockus 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] New -- Amateur Radio Mentoring Group

 

Will it be possible for a recording to be made available?

ZOOM allows recording.

I have a conflict with my CW Academy class.

 

Thanks,

John KC9JLE

 

On Thu, Apr 23, 2020 at 6:34 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

A group of local Hams has put together a consortium, providing "Elmer" 
assistance for new hams and even long time hams getting back into the hobby.  
Zoom is the venue for their every "last Monday of the month" presentations.  
Bill, K5LK is the group coordinator.  His announcement and invitation is copied 
below

 

Amateur Radio Mentoring Group (ARMG) next program is Monday, Apr 27 at 8:00 PM 
CDT (1 AM UTC TUE Apr 28).
The general topic will be "Antennas" comprising several short (10 min. +- ) 
interactive sub-topics. 
Feel free to share your antenna and shack pics!

Sub-topics with discussion leaders planned so far:
- HF antenna experience in HOA restricted neighborhood (WA2TOP)
- Coax (W5RH)
- Running coax to your shack & grounding your station (K5JBT)
- Other (if you would like to see a sub-topic let us know)

The Zoom meeting link is here:   
https://zoom.us/j/2815436502. 
Password (now required) is: "123456".

If you are not familiar with Zoom, we ask that you download the software and 
view the tutorials here  
 
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials prior 
to the program. If you need additional assistance with Zoom or wish to test 
your setup, please let us know.

Bill, K5LK

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Re: [BVARC] Dstar/1st Radio Questions

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

The D74 is an outstanding radio indeed, for MANY things like APRS and Satellite 
activity, and especially to RECEIVE the linear ssb satellites on vhf and uhf.

 

The only DSTAR repeater in our area is near the down town area, so depending on 
your proximity to that, it might take a bit of effort.

Although we do have a multimode repeater on the SW side of town, that we still 
need to improve the receive side some more. DMR, DSTAR, Fusion supported.

 

Using a hotspot certainly solves those type of issues.

 

But keep this in mind when trying to choose the right hotspot.

 

You can get the great Zumspot and Jumbospot units for about $119 or as little 
as $50, but you will be limited to DSTAR only with that radio.

 

If you spend a bit more, you can get the SharkRF OpenSpot 3, for about $250, so 
you can go in DSTAR, and come out DMR, Fusion, P25, NXDN, and of course DSTAR, 
etc..

 

So it really does depend on where your ultimately trying to go, as to how much 
you may need to spend.

 

Also keep in mind, you can get a separate DMR radio for a little over $200 for 
the high end, or under $100 for some very good working radios with a few less 
features.

 

Kind of like buying a car, or some HF radio, plenty of options to choose from, 
and nothing says you have to spend all the money up front, as you can buy each 
component, one at a time, to further enhance your digital radio experience 
along the way as you choose to get deeper into it.

 

Hope that helps, all the best.

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Ameenah007 via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:54 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Ameenah007 
Subject: [BVARC] Dstar/1st Radio Questions

 

Hello BVARC,

 

I'm looking at the Kenwood TH-D74A for my first radio.  Is DStar a good choice 
in Houston?  Are DStar repeaters in the Westchase area of Houston or do I need 
a Hotspot, and if so which one would you all recommend?  Is there anything I 
should know about this radio before I buy it?

 

Thanks in advance for any guidance you can offer.  73

 

Ameenah, AG5VZ




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Re: [BVARC] FW: Presentation for BVARC on APRS in the Houston Area

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

We can certainly record the presentation and make it available for any place 
you with to post it.

 

All the best,

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Mark McGrath via BVARC
Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 4:38 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Mark McGrath ; jppn...@comcast.net
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FW: Presentation for BVARC on APRS in the Houston Area

 

I can’t make the meeting.  Will the presentation be recorded and saved on the 
BVARC website?

 

Thanks for putting this on Walter.

 

N5VCM

 

Mark McGrath

McGrath & Co., PLLC

Certified Public Accountants

PO Box 270148

Houston, Texas 77277

713-493-2620 (Office)

713-882-6572 (Cell) Preferred

m...@mcgrath-co.com  

  https://mises.org/

 

 

Delivery Address

2500 Tanglewilde, Suite 340

Houston, Texas 77063

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of JP Pritchard via BVARC
Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 2:46 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: jppn...@comcast.net  
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FW: Presentation for BVARC on APRS in the Houston Area

 

[EXTERNAL EMAIL]

This looks great. Thanks to all for working it out. I now have something to 
look forward to on Thursday evening.

 

JP

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC
Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 12:19 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Rick Hiller mailto:rickhille...@gmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FW: Presentation for BVARC on APRS in the Houston Area

 

Great

Thanks!!!

Sent from my i-Thingamajig


On Apr 6, 2020, at 10:23 AM, walterh--- via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

All,

 

This Thursday, April 9th, at 7:00 p.m., Walter Holmes will be giving us a 
presentation on the state of APRS in Houston via Zoom Meeting in lieu of our 
regularly-scheduled in-person General Membership meeting.  We hope you can join 
us!  I will send these details out in a separate email to follow for those of 
you that prefer to have the info in your inbox rather than your calendar.

 

Thank!

 

-Jeff, W5JEF

 

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From: walt...@k5wh.net  
Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 10:19:12 AM (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
To: walt...@k5wh.net  ; Jeff Greer
Subject: Presentation for BVARC on APRS in the Houston Area
When: Thursday, April 9, 2020 6:30 PM-10:00 PM.
Where: https://zoom.us/j/2815436502?pwd=dGZ2VkFGei9LUHBRT1p0V2szaG1OUT09

Jeff,

I have the room scheduled to open up 30 minutes before the meeting starts, in 
case someone needs to work out the Video and Audio settings ahead of time.

The password is set to be very simple, however, each person will be placed into 
a Virtual Waiting Room until manually approved by a host for security reasons.

 




  



Hi there,


K5WH Walter is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 


  Join Zoom 
Meeting 


Phone one-tap: 

US:   +13462487799,,2815436502# or  
 +16699006833,,2815436502# 


Meeting URL: 

  
https://zoom.us/j/2815436502?pwd=dGZ2VkFGei9LUHBRT1p0V2szaG1OUT09 


Meeting ID: 

281 543 6502


Password:

123456


Join by Telephone 


For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location. 


Dial: 


US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or 
+1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 


Meeting ID: 

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Password: 

123456


  International numbers

 

 

 




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Re: [BVARC] Is there any VE testing at all available?

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

The NARS club VE testing is also suspended as well, until things change.

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of mark janzer via BVARC
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 10:15 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: mark janzer ; John Mechura 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Is there any VE testing at all available?

 

Unless KARS (Katy ARS) has testing, BVARC and Transtar (Franz Lagermann) 
testing is on temporary hold, for at least a couple weeks.

Check the ARRL site for other local exam sites and call (or email) ahead to 
confirm.

 

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On Monday, March 23, 2020, 09:29:32 AM CDT, Jeffrey Carson via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

June 31 test change-over? Whats that mean.

 

Thanks!

 

KF5ONT

 

On Monday, March 23, 2020, 08:45:03 AM CDT, John Mechura via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: 

 

 

I will soon be seeking to upgrade my license, before the June 31 test 
change-over. so I also am interested in this topic.

 

John, KI5HOC

 

On Mon, Mar 23, 2020 at 8:40 AM Rob KC5RET via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Hello all,

 

I think my baby brother wants to get his ham license. Is the FCC offering any 
testing at all during the COVID19 crud?

 

Thanks much for your time.

 

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Re: [BVARC] Hamfest

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

What is the talkgroup number to be used Richard, and the time for it?

 

I probably missed that in a previous message somewhere.

 

Thanks,

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Richard Bonica via BVARC
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2020 7:18 PM
To: Martin Blaise via BVARC 
Cc: Richard Bonica 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Hamfest

 

Just a heads up for everyone...

We will be conducting the Brandmeister weekly ned from the Houston Ham Fest...
Please stop by and see what we do and how you might want to join.

Thank you
Richard Bonica (KG5YCU)

On 3/1/2020 1:07 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote:

Is it still scheduled or is there any talk of cancelling the event due to the 
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Re: [BVARC] DMR interest

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Jeff,

 

You may have better luck on the Local or Houston-Metro talk groups, on the 
repeaters here in the Houston areas. And I can work with you on the testing of 
that if you want to get on the Hou-Metro talkgroup.

 

Since I live in far NW Houston, my best access is via the Cypress repeater. 
Yours is probably better with Transtar.

 

I have some VERY extensive codeplugs for TYT and Anytone Radios that I can send 
you, that has most of the DMR repeaters in the whole state of Texas.

 

As well as a fill list of Analog repeaters.

 

Included are a large block of Talkgroup channels for use on hotspots too, that 
would give you a many times larger selection of talkgroups.  But both have 
their place of course.

 

I know you can’t load one of these codeplugs, since that radio uses a .DAT 
instead of the normal . RDT file extension and the layout of the data is quite 
different, but I have them exported as CSV files, if you would like to try to 
use part of this data to build your Codeplug that way.

 

If you need some assistance in how to create the Codeplug in general, I can 
help you there as well.

 

Let me know where I can help you the most.

 

All the best,

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Jeff Town via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2020 10:48 AM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Jeff Town 
Subject: [BVARC] DMR interest

 

I have some codes for DMR in my radio.  But not sure if i'm really connecting.

 

anyone here have any experience with this?

 

There is Transtar, Lonestar, houston hobby repeaters that are listed as DMR 
capable.  

I have the list from DMR-Marc, are there other ones?  Trying to do it without a 
spot,  just via the repeaters.

 

I found some code plugs but those were mainly for other areas, like Dallas etc. 
none for houston.

 

using a GD-77 HT.  

 

Please let me know, TY

 

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Re: [BVARC] Untangling My (Your's too) Understanding of DMR

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Larry,

 

If your having a question about your DMR radio not working properly, please 
feel free to reach out to me and I’ll be glad to help you work through the 
issue.

 

I have multiple code plugs available that are very up to date for the whole 
state of Texas, for Repeaters and hotspots, for the TYT and Anytone radios if 
that will help you as well.

 

There have been plenty of recent changes with Brandmesiter that has broken 
links between the systems available on local repeaters in our area, so you may 
see some of those issues as well.

 

If your trying DMR via a hotspot then you have a far greater set of options for 
talkgroups, ie.. 1450+ versus about 7 on the local repeaters.

 

But do let me know which radio you have, and where I can help you the best, and 
we can get you going plenty fast enough.

 

All the best,

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Larry Riendeau via BVARC
Sent: Friday, February 14, 2020 10:22 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Larry Riendeau 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Untangling My (Your's too) Understanding of DMR

 

Thanks Rick! I wanted to make the meeting but my back wasn’t having it. I have 
DMR equipment and actually thought I had it functioning properly, only to find 
after a lapse in use either Brandmeister made system changes or my radio is 
kaput. I have since found it does work on some but not many talkgroups.  Here’s 
hoping the link will help. If not, I’ve got some equipment for sale at the 
Hamfest. 

 

73
K5LER

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On Feb 14, 2020, at 9:34 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:



Happy V Day to all,

 

Even after last night's BVARC N5VCX presentation (Thank you, Mike), I was still 
a bit confused.   Not that I want to run out and get a DMR radio, but just that 
I want to understand the technology and more importantly the application and 
just how this fits into the Ham Radio world that I know.  I found that not 
knowing the nomenclature or terminology was my biggest road block.  (ie  Code 
Plug, Zones, etc.)

 

So I found this web page article -- link below.  It is all inclusive and it is 
succinct.  Gets to the point in an informational flow that makes sense and easy 
(for me, an analog ham) to understand.  Hope it does for you too.

 

https://www.jeffreykopcak.com/2017/05/10/dmr-in-amateur-radio-terminology/ 

 

Remember, please, this is not analog radio, it is digitized voice and control 
data bit streams being modulated to be sent over an RF channel.  Kind of like 
RTTY but much faster.  All set-up, controlled and delivered to the DMR network 
via the Internet and computer hardware and software. (C-Bridges, etc.)

 

It's all Ham Radio and, therefore, should be fun.  That's my goal, anyway.

 

Have a good one...Rick -- W5RH


 

 


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Re: [BVARC] Use of KK5W

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

We’ll be looking for you on the bands Theresa.

 

All the best,

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Theresa via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 9:08 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Theresa 
Subject: [BVARC] Use of KK5W

 

I have a request of anyone able to use our club call.

 

This week is ARRL's School Club Roundup.  W5AC of Texas A is looking for 
contacts!!  We're looking for both individuals and clubs and of course schools. 
If someone has the time and ability to activate KK5W and hunt us down on 
DXsummit, or text me direct at 7135536355, to setup a qso or just contact us as 
an individual please do so!!

 

Thanks for your help and support,

 

Theresa Williams 

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Re: [BVARC] BLT53 2019 Video Link

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

That was really great Tom.

 

Many thank for putting that all together

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Tom Matthews via BVARC
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2019 4:55 PM
To: b...@groups.io; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; NARS 
NARS 
Cc: Tom Matthews 
Subject: [BVARC] BLT53 2019 Video Link

 

At long last a short video of the South Texas Balloon Launch Team flight BLT53 
on September 24.  Please note all the in-flight video was transmitted live and 
recorded on the ground.

 

https://youtu.be/unVOdFurmcY

 

73, 

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Re: [BVARC] New Station

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

I have used my Hermes Lite2 for several months with 5 watts, and worked the 
world just fine.

 

But I do have a nice beam that helps that a great deal.

 

Amps can easily be added for more power as needed.

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Alexander Park via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2019 10:29 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Alexander Park 
Subject: [BVARC] New Station

 

I got recommended Hermes lite 2 as my new radio. I want to operate on SSB voice 
as well as digital. Are 5 watts of power enough to work the world or should I 
buy an amplifier? If I should get an amplifier which one should I get?

 

 

Thank You

Alex KI5GTT

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[BVARC] [BLT] South Texas Balloon Launch Team

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

It looks like K5WH-11 just came alive again!

https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap 
 
=11=a%2FK5WH-11=3600=3600

 

What a radical change in position from late yesterday afternoon.

 

Walter/K5WH

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Re: [BVARC] Balloon launch

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

Alex,

 

There is probably not much to see on these floater balloon launches, like the 
BIG High Altitude package that gets launched from Wharton each September.

 

The floaters just get gassed up and carefully let go. Then it’s just watching 
the screen for hours, days, or longer on their progress. 

 

Check out the ZOOM video conferencing session of you want to see some of what 
is happening remotely. 

 

There should be several others from around the country to report real time on 
the what is being seen or heard.

 

Hope that helps,

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Alexander Park via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 4:36 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Alexander Park 
Subject: [BVARC] Balloon launch

 

Hello this is Alex and I have a question about the balloon launch event. Do you 
go to the event or do you just receive the signal?

 

Thank You,

Alex

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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: West Gulf Division Director Ballot Delivery Delays

[Walter Holmes via BVARC]

I got the same excuse cards as well.  

 

 

Walter/K5WH

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Ron Litt via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2019 7:52 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Ron Litt ; JP Pritchard ; Rick 
Hiller 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Fwd: West Gulf Division Director Ballot Delivery Delays

 

No ballot. Got an excuse card from ARRL though

 

On Wed, Oct 16, 2019, 16:17 Rick Hiller via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Nope

RH

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On Oct 16, 2019, at 4:02 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Still no ballot here. 

 

JP K5JPP

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Mike Hardwick via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 4:00 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Mike Hardwick mailto:n5...@att.net> >
Subject: [BVARC] Fwd: West Gulf Division Director Ballot Delivery Delays

 

 

Mike Hardwick.


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Date: October 16, 2019 at 12:39:42 PM CDT
To: n5...@att.net  
Subject: West Gulf Division Director Ballot Delivery Delays

Greetings ARRL South Texas Section Members,

Some folks have not received their West Gulf Division Director Election
Ballot yet.

The delays are related to damage at a US Postal Service sorting facility
in Houston caused by storms in late September.

ARRL HQ released this statement addressing the delays and process to get
a replacement ballot...

From: Henderson, Dan N1ND mailto:dhender...@arrl.org> >
Date: Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 10:59 AM
Subject: RE: West Gulf Division Ballot

Wednesday October 16, 2019

ARRL has become aware of a mail delivery problem affecting the ARRL
Board of Director election ballots sent to members in part of the West
Gulf Division. Recent flooding has affected some US Postal Service
distribution centers in the Houston region of the state, damaging some
sorting machines. This is delaying delivery to many members in that
area.  They are processing mail out, but there are delays in processing
out bulk mail, which include the ballots.  We are aware that ballots are
being processed as part of their work flow, but they cannot give us a
definitive date of when they will all be out for delivery. 

All ballots were mailed from Hartford on Monday September 30 as required
by the Articles of Association/By-Laws. Ballots to most of the West Gulf
Division were delivered in the usual time frame, which is generally 10
to 14 days.

We have received numerous requests for replacement ballots. We also have
member notifications sent after making the replacement ballot request to
inform us the ballot had arrived. We ask ARRL members to be patient.

If you still do not receive your ballot by Monday October 21, 2019,
please send a request for a new ballot to n...@arrl.org  
. The ARRL HQ
will process out replacement requests on Tuesday October 22, 2019 via
first class mail and daily as later requests come in. That will allow 3+
weeks (24 days) for the replacement to be delivered to you and allowing
for their return to ARRL’s accounting firm of CohnReznick LLP by the
noon on Friday November 15, 2019 deadline.

There is no deadline for requesting a replacement ballot. Also, there is
no deadline for you to have received your ballot in order to be eligible
to vote. Please note that all replacement requests need to be in writing
(email is fine) but must directly come from the ARRL member. 
Third-party requests cannot be processed.

If you have already requested a replacement ballot but still haven’t
received the original ballot by October 21st, you will need re-confirm
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If your original
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n...@arrl.org   so that your request can be closed.

We thank you for your patience in this unusual situation.  If you have
any questions, please contact ARRL Assistant Secretary Dan Henderson,
N1ND, at n...@arrl.org   or by phone at 860-594-0236.

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