[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend Event - THIS weekend Fri.-Sun. May 31, June 1, 2

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 From May 31 to June 2nd, the historic ships at Seawolf Park onPelican Island 
in Galveston will come to life as part of an annualworldwide event 
commemorating their service. This year, BVARC will behosting MSWE on the 
destroyer escort, the USS Stewart, the submarineUSS Cavalla and the concrete 
hulled WWI era SS Selma.

BVARC members will be operating and communicating with the 100+ otherhistoric 
vessels in the United States and around the world. Due tothe unique situation 
of Seawolf Park having the USS Stewart and USSCavalla at the same location, any 
contact will provide an extraclaimed ship QSO contact (2 for 1). During MSWE, 
the public may comeand visit the operators during the weekend observing the 
contactsbeing made.
 
 The schedule for the weekend will begin on Friday afternoon to Sunday 
afternoon. Three operating positions are planned with SSB, CW and data modes 
available. The schedule break down is:
 
The event begins June 1, z(UTC) to June 2nd 2359z(UTC) - Which for local 
time on Pelican Island is 7pm Friday to 6:59pm Sunday.
 
Set-up 4pm to 7pm Friday

 
 Operating time 7 pm Friday to 1pm Sunday (tentative)
 
 Tear down 1 pm to 3 pm Sunday

Operators (and only scheduled operators) volunteering for the overnight shift 
will be able to nap in the Stewart’s enlisted berthing area in the aft of the 
ship. We have a 4 op head count limitation for each overnight.

 
The main meal Saturday evening (RSVP required) will be catered. Lunch Saturday 
will be sandwiches (Subway) and breakfast tacos for Saturday and Sunday 
mornings.


To sign-up for a shift(s), volunteer for set-up or tear down or just obtain 
more information contact me, Mark Janzer, K5MGJ at k5...@yahoo.com. You must be 
pre-registered on our list to participate. The list will be provided to the 
entry gate for admittance.


 The Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club is grateful for the enthusiastic support 
of the Cavalla Historical Foundation, Galveston Naval Museum and the Galveston 
Park Board of Trustees for their permission to be aboard the vessels and the 
use of the park facilities. We look forward to continued future activity and 
expansion of BVARC’s involvement of MSWE. This involvement allows us, in our 
own way, to honor those who served their country at sea and to support 
Galveston Parks.

 
 
 Mark
 
 K5MGJ
 
 Museum Ships Weekend Coordinator

  
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Re: [BVARC] From Fox News - Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston struck by barge, causing portion to collapse: officials

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

I've seen an aerial of the damage and the old rail line deck fell on the barge. None of the deck of the roadway portion was damaged. Though not sure about the supports for the roadway deck.73MarkK5MGJOn May 15, 2024, at 3:34 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC  wrote:









A barge smashed into the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday morning, causing a section of the bridge to fall onto the barge, Fox 7 Austin reports.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/pelican-island-bridge-galveston-struck-barge-causing-portion-collapse-officials

Explore the Fox News apps that are right for you at http://www.foxnews.com/apps-products/index.html.


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Re: [BVARC] License Testing

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 John,Also, please look through the following link, for what to bring and what 
to expect.https://bvarc.org/home/ham-radio-license-testing-houston/

Please pre-register at the link Kori has provided.
73Mark JanzerK5MGJ
On Friday, April 26, 2024 at 08:33:44 AM CDT, Kori Rahman via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 John, 
The next BVARC VE test session will be May 11th at 10:30am at Bayland Community 
Center (6400 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074). You can sign up ahead at the 
link below: 
https://hamstudy.org/sessions/arrl/77008/inperson
Thanks and 73!
Kori Rahman, WX5KR
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee
Cell: (770) 298 8516
kori...@gmail.com
On Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 8:07 AM John D via BVARC  wrote:

When is the next license exam and is it still held at Bayland Park Community 
Center?

John D
W5RDY

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> 
> Send BVARC mailing list submissions to
>    bvarc@bvarc.org
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>    http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
>    bvarc-requ...@bvarc.org
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>    bvarc-ow...@bvarc.org
> 
> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> than "Re: Contents of BVARC digest..."
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Re: [BVARC] Testing during Hamfest

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Friday testing is from 4-6pm.Saturday testing is from 9-11am.
Pre-registration is "required". But we'll handle walk-ins with seat 
availability.The pre-registration link is here:HamStudy.org: Find an Exam 
Session


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On Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 05:21:03 PM CST, John Holmes via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
I’m still waiting for the overall timetable to go onto the site such things as 
gates open etc etc
 
  
 
  
 
From:BVARC  on behalf of Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC 

Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 17:05
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Rudolph Ackerman 
Subject: [BVARC] Testing during Hamfest
 
What are the testing times during the hamfest.
 
  
 
Thanks
 
Rudy Ackerman 
 
KF5QYG
 
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Re: [BVARC] Question about ARRL Qualifying Run..

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Try contacting the W1AW manager, Joseph Carcia, n...@arrl.net with that 
question.I suspect, as long as it is legible and you certify you did it w/o 
aid, it should be no problem if it's typed.
73MarkK5MGJ
On Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 04:01:43 PM CST, DAVID M GRAY JR via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
 Does  ARRL  accept a typed copy of the CW  Qualifying Run    or must it be 
hand written?

Thanks ,

David    K5HEC

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Re: [BVARC] Need Assistance

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 The CORES page has fits and starts, and isn't responding. Try again in a few 
days.
For future reference, check out our BVARC license page, item 5:Ham Radio 
License Testing Houston - BVARC


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On Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 01:58:30 PM CST, rodney martinez via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 I am trying to download an official copy of my license to submit the State of 
Texas for Vanity License Plates.  But the ULS does not seem to be working when 
I click on "File Online" which manages licenses.  It just circles non-stop.  Am 
I looking in the right link to get a copy?  Any advice is greatly appeciated.
73'sRod MartinezNK5Q

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Re: [BVARC] Cw practice???

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Once we all have the keying interface, maybe a schedule could be developed for 
practice amongst us?Maybe Philip could lead us?
de K5MGJ
On Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 02:45:14 PM CST, JP Pritchard via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
   Here's an on-line site that provides a practice place for cw operators. It 
looks like a great place to practice with other operators, beginner or 
otherwise. If you click around, you'll also find an $30 cw keying interface for 
your computer so you can operate on line without the terror of going on the 
air. I've ordered one myself and am waiting for its arrival.       JP, K5JPP    
   https://hamradio.solutions/vband/  
  On 01/18/2024 1:03 PM CST M Reiter via BVARC  wrote:         
  I built a prototype cw key and would like to practice with it.  Is there an 
internet site that would allow me to plug the key into the computer with either 
usb or mic jack ?   My other option is to program a raspberry pi.    
 
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Re: [BVARC] Banquet speaker

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Ya know, with the leaps of AI these days, maybe we could bring him back.  Sigh.
73MarkK5MGJ
On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10:31:24 AM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  My favorite speaker was Andy McAllister  (SK)
On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10:28:29 AM CST, Dwayne Jones via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 NOW a new topic to discuss. Banquet Speaker.  
I feel that if you are going to have a speaker for the banquet that the speaker 
should appeal to all. 
If you were to have a speaker come in and talk only about ham radio that may 
not be interesting enough for the non hams that are attending ( wives, dates, 
non hams ) .
In the past at the banquet there have been some good speakers with neat 
presentations . The one that sticks in my mind was Ron Litt's wife. She did a 
presentation from the wife's point of view of HAM radio. BTW it was funny.
So in closing to  those that are putting together the banquet please consider a 
speaker that will appeal to most of the attendees.
DwayneKB5YTALife Member BVARC
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Re: [BVARC] Physicists create new form of antenna for radio waves

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Rick,Please include the link for this, on AliExpress
73MarkK5MGJ
On Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 06:33:18 PM CDT, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 

This is pretty cool, but not  practical in todays world.  Yet!  Receive only, 
it seems.
> 
> Physicists create new form of antenna for radio waves

> https://phys.org/news/2023-10-physicists-antenna-radio.html
> 
> 73.  Rick W5RH
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Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Sponsoring an event means that club funds are being used. That appears not to 
be that case here and is a misleading statement. Each attendee is responsible 
for their own tab. And each attendee is responsible for their behavior.
The club is sanctioning this event as a means of fellowship, and it so happens 
it's at an adult venue (caveat emptor).
Other club sanctioned and sponsored events are inclusive of all members 
(hamfest, POTA,  general meeting, VE testing, board meetings, etc.).
To settle this, add the disclaimer "This may be considered an adult event 
(+21), as the venues serve alcoholic beverages".Let the adults figure out 
whether they would want to attend or not. Let them determine if it offends 
their sensibilities, not "you".
Respectfully submitted.MarkK5MGJ

On Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 09:59:01 AM CDT, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 if you would read the posts thouroughly you might see i enjoyed the brews 
events i have been to.   
as for my children.  if you had read.  my son is a 42 yr old ham who happens to 
be an addict.  
the question isnt the event itself.  hams can meet anywhere they want to.   
some guys may meet to talk ham and smoke weed (and some do). dont care.  
issue to me is simply bvarcs sponsoring an adult only event.   all events, 
meetings and so on should be good for all members.  
Eddie


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On Oct 10, 2023, at 9:51 AM, Fox Danger Piacenti  wrote:



 

Hi, Eddie.
 
We are not exclusively an adult club, but that event is an exclusively adult 
event. I promise not to bring my children. I hope you will have the same 
courtesy not to bring yours.
 
If the very existence of an adults-only event on a calendar for a club is 
enough to cause problems for children, their caretakers are failing them.
 
Best,
 
-Fox
 
 On 10/10/23 09:48, Eddie Runner wrote:
  
 
 but thats the problem you fail to see.  we are not an ADULT club.  !!! 
  we work with schools.  and boy scouts.  we even offer a student membership.   
and always encorage youngsters to and parents to discover and enjoy ham radio.  
   
  Eddie NU5K
 
 Sent from my iphone 
 
On Oct 10, 2023, at 9:38 AM, K5BOU via BVARC  wrote:
 
 
  
  
 
Fox, KW6FOX, well say!
 
  
  
  
 

   
K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont
 
Houston|Texas|USA|
 
https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/
 
  #77940
  
  
   
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Fox Danger Piacenti via BVARC
 Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 9:27 AM
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; anthony moro 

 Cc: Fox Danger Piacenti 
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC this Tuesday!
   
  
 
Hi, all.
 
I'm a fairly new member of this club, having joined only a month or two ago. I 
went to last month's Brew's with BVARC event as my first intro event to the 
club. Seemed like a fun way to get to know some folks and have a good time.
 
And it was exactly that. I loved getting to hang with club members and the 
offerings at the bar. I'm a bit confused from some of the correspondence here. 
Has anything actually happened that was a problem at these events or is this a 
lot of speculation about issues that *could* happen? I don't much patience for 
the latter. If it's the former, it's fair to discuss how to address the issue. 
If something happened that evening, it must have happened while I wasn't 
looking or after I left.
 
I expect club members to be adults. I expect people to make their own 
decisions. I also am quite aware that sometimes people have difficulties with 
addiction and specific substances.
 
We're a very large club. That leaves room for diversity of events. It also 
means we're more likely to have some members who aren't a good fit for events. 
But if we actually come across a member we discover is behaving irresponsibly 
at these get-togethers, I do expect those running them to intervene. Worrying 
about whose legal responsibility it is comes as a secondary concern (though 
still a concern!): I expect the event runners to address behavior problems and 
let people who can't behave themselves know they aren't allowed back.
 
I'm telling everyone here as a new club member I found the event fun, I saw no 
irresponsible behavior and I had a great time meeting people and putting some 
faces to callsigns. I suggest anyone who doesn't like events at bars not come, 
and if they have particular concern about a members welfare if they were to 
attend, to let the event runner know about it. From there, we can judge actions.
 
If anyone had a specific incident at the event that they felt was handled 
poorly and not addressed, I think that's important to bring up here. Otherwise 
I'd suggest people live and let live.
 
Best,
 
-Fox, KW6FOX
  
On 10/10/23 08:59, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote:
  
 
oh i read your email. but i wanted my thoughts to go to the club. not just you. 
  
  
i usually try to get the membership involved. at least thier brains thinking 
about some of the fun stuff that goes on behind the scenes.  
 

Re: [BVARC] Vice President's Update October 2023

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

Thanks for doing this!73MarkK5MGJ On Oct 1, 2023, at 6:32 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:Hello everyone,Today is the very first day of October 2023. and we have a good amount of activities on the schedule for the club this month. Below you will find a list of the upcoming monthly events for the club. I have also created a calendar for those who use a Google (or Apple) calendar app. The link is here and when you click on it you should be prompted to add the BVARC Calendar to your calendar app. Let me know if you have any trouble with it (this is my first time creating such a calendar). It's just one more way to keep track of the numerous club activities going on.Don't forget to check out our website BVARC.org as well for updates, and for information on our weekly in-person events, nets, and other resources. The October Newsletter should be posted soon. Don't forget about our social media as well! We have a Facebook Page, a Discord Server, and YouTube channel for the club.<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>BVARC Calendar for October 2023:BVARC VE Test SessionSaturday October 7th at 10:30amYou can sign up now on our website (BVARC.org) to take an FCC license exam to get your ham radio license or upgrade to General or Extra.Where:Bayland Community Center6400 Bissonnet StHouston, TX 77074BVARC Board of Directors MeetingSunday October 8th at 5:00pmPlease take note: The BoD is now meeting on the Sunday before the Second Thursday of the month at 5pm (with few exceptions). This meeting will take place on Zoom only, and is open to all members to attend if they would like.Where:On ZoomSee BVARC.org for the link on the day of the meeting.Brews with BVARCTuesday October 10th at 6:30pmThis month we're meeting at Holler Brewing Company in Houston. They make small batches of some interesting and tasty beers. See what they've got brewed up on their website HollerBeer.com. Come on out if you can, be safe, be responsible, and have a great time with your fellow hams.Where:Holler Brewing Company2206 Edwards St. Suite AHouston, TX 77007BVARC General MeetingThursday October 12th at 7:00pmThis BVARC General Meeting will be about amateur radio digital mode hotspots. Our presenter Richard Bonica (KG5YCU) will be discussing setting up and using a hotspot. So if you have any questions or want to learn a little more about them, come on out. For those who are unable to attend in person, we expect to have our Zoom link for the meeting up on the website (BVARC.org) shortly before the meeting or sooner. Where:Volunteer Fire Station #416005 Bellaire Blvd.Houston, TX 77083Wings Over Houston Airshow VolunteersOctober 13th - 15thWhile volunteering at the air show is NOT a BVARC event, many of our members do volunteer for this event including myself. It's a lot of fun and you not only get to use your amateur radio license to help out in a very rewarding public service role, you do get the opportunity to witness one of the best air shows in the country while doing it. If you are Interested, please contact George Levandowski at his email k5...@arrl.net as soon as possible and he can see about adding you to his list of volunteers.Where:Ellington Field11210 Blume Ave.Houston, TX 77034Please get specific directions forvolunteers from Geroge K5JIN.BVARC POTA at Galveston Island SPSunday October 22nd, from 10am to 5pmThe weather has gotten a bit more comfortable,and we hope to have a nice breeze this time around for our October POTA event at Galveston Island State Park. Please come on down and join the club for this fantastic event where we get to be outdoors, get on the radio, and even have some great food too. As usual we will have radios and an antenna provided, but if you would like to bring out your own equipment you're more than welcome to do so.Where:Galveston Island State Park14901 FM3005Galveston, TX 77554<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>That's the rundown that I have for now. I expect to have a BVARC Spec-Ops training this month and to award those who have been following along AND volunteering with us (thank you all for your time). I will keep the updates coming throughout the month, so stay tuned. Please reach out to me or any BVARC board member if you have any questions or concerns about our club events, volunteering, or anything else ham radio related. We're here for you!Thanks for being a member. Thank you for your time. Have a great October, and 73!Kori Rahman, WX5KRBrazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubVice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W TrusteeCell: (770) 298 8516kori...@gmail.com
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Re: [BVARC] Study material for the Extra exam

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Try:HamStudy.org: Amateur Extra class Ham Radio practice tests, ham radio 
flash cards, and ham radio question pool.


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73MarkK5MGJ

On Monday, June 19, 2023 at 02:34:19 PM CDT, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Looking to study for the Extra exam.   What are some good web based study 
guides?    Looking for the one's where they give the question and ONLY correct 
answer.    Then have a link or something to explain that question/answer.

Thanks
Rudy Ackerman 
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[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend Event - next weekend Fri.-Sun. June 2, 3, 4

[mark janzer via BVARC]

>From June 2nd to the 4th, the historic ships at Seawolf Park onPelican Island 
>in Galveston will come to life as part of an annualworldwide event 
>commemorating their service. This year, BVARC will behosting MSWE on the 
>destroyer escort, the USS Stewart, the submarineUSS Cavalla and the concrete 
>hulled WWI era SS Selma. 

BVARC members will be operating and communicating with the 90+ otherhistoric 
vessels in the United States and around the world. Due tothe unique situation 
of Seawolf Park having the USS Stewart and USSCavalla at the same location, any 
contact will provide an extraclaimed ship QSO contact (2 for 1). During MSWE, 
the public may comeand visit the operators during the weekend observing the 
contactsbeing made.
 
 The schedule for the weekend will begin on Friday afternoon to Sunday 
afternoon. Three operating positions are planned with SSB and CW modes 
available. The schedule break down is:
 
The event begins June 3rd z(UTC) to June 5th 2359z(UTC) - Which for local 
time on Pelican Island is 7pm Friday to 6:59pm Sunday.
 
Set-up 4pm to 7pm Friday

 
 Operating time 7 pm Friday to 1pm Sunday (tentative)
 
 Tear down 1 pm to 3 pm Sunday

Operators (and only scheduled operators) volunteering for the overnight shift 
will be able to nap in the Stewart’s enlisted berthing area in the aft of the 
ship.

 
The main meal Saturday evening (RSVP required) will be as traditionally catered 
by Leon's World Famous BBQ (unless there is a mutiny). Lunch Saturday will be 
sandwiches (Subway) and breakfast tacos for Saturday and Sunday mornings.
 
 
To sign-up for a shift(s), bring equipment, volunteer for set-up or tear down 
or just obtain more information contact me, Mark Janzer, K5MGJ at 
k5...@yahoo.com  .

 The Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club is grateful for the enthusiastic support 
of the Cavalla Historical Foundation, Galveston Naval Museum and the Galveston 
Park Board of Trustees for their permission to be aboard the vessels and the 
use of the park facilities. We look forward to continued future activity and 
expansion of BVARC’s involvement of MSWE. This involvement allows us, in our 
own way, to honor those who served their country at sea and to support 
Galveston Parks.

 
 
 Mark
 
 K5MGJ
 
 Museum Ships Weekend

Coordinator


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Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships and Trivial Pursuit -- the Ham Radio Version Thursday Night

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 To measure the impedance of outer space, where do I place the probes of my 
Harbor Freight multimeter
73MarkK5MGJ
On Monday, May 8, 2023 at 11:24:39 AM CDT, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 The BVARC meeting this Thursday will have a double feature -- Mark, K5MGJ, 
talking up Museum Ships,  followed by a couple of games of Ham Radio Trivial 
Pursuit. 
Example question:   What is the impedance of outer space?    Find out Thursday 
You must be there to play and win the fabulous prizes.    The TP subject is Ham 
Radio from the 1920's up thru the present including club events, radio, antenna 
and transmission line facts, early radio discoverers facts and more.   We've 
done it before a few times in years past, so it is good to see it on the agenda 
again.
Hope to see you 
there...73W5RH
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Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships workday April 30th

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 We're going to further discuss the schedule of operations for MSWE at the 
BVARC general meeting on May 11th.Whether you have already volunteered, or not, 
please attend as we'll have more info on the ships and the museum ships weekend 
event.
73MarkK5MGJ
On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 01:57:17 PM CDT, Chris Luppens via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 I said I would go Sunday but I cannot go on Saturday.  I plan on working and 
spending at least one night down there for museum ships weekend.  I just 
checked and cannot go down May 13.   

Typos Compliments of iPhoneChris Luppens


On Apr 27, 2023, at 1:49 PM, mark janzer via BVARC  wrote:



 That would be me. 
We'll be having a small team go out to work on the Cavalla long wire antenna, 
the morning of this Saturday April 29th.We'll be having a follow-up visit to 
the ships on Saturday May 13th (before MSWE June 2,3,4).

If you wish (and anyone else), I can add you to the email list we've been using 
to coordinate amongst the volunteers.
73Mark JanzerK5MGJ
On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 01:44:18 PM CDT, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Who has the information about the museum ship workday happening this weekend?

Thanks
Rudy Ackerman
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Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships workday April 30th

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 That would be me. 
We'll be having a small team go out to work on the Cavalla long wire antenna, 
the morning of this Saturday April 29th.We'll be having a follow-up visit to 
the ships on Saturday May 13th (before MSWE June 2,3,4).

If you wish (and anyone else), I can add you to the email list we've been using 
to coordinate amongst the volunteers.
73Mark JanzerK5MGJ
On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 01:44:18 PM CDT, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Who has the information about the museum ship workday happening this weekend?

Thanks
Rudy Ackerman
KF5QYG


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Re: [BVARC] Walter Bazarsky's (W5KFL) funeral arrangements

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/houstonchronicle/name/walter-bazarsky-obituary?id=51623247

On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 08:09:39 AM CDT, rodney martinez via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Walters Obituary is in todays Houston Chronicle.
RodneyNK5Q

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 
 
  On Wed, Apr 12, 2023 at 20:44, John Chauvin via BVARC wrote: 
   Walter's funeral will be on Friday at 1PM at Beth Yeshurun Cemetery (1037 
North Post Oak Road).

John Chauvin, K5IZO.  

  
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Re: [BVARC] targeted dx.

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Try DXSummit.fi and in the search field type VK (Australian callsigns). The 
output would be current spots to VK land.
73MarkK5MGJ
On Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 10:25:19 AM CDT, M Reiter via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Moring yall.lets say I wanted to talk to a specific country.  what might I 
customise to make it more likely.lets say houston to australia.  would there be 
better frequencies within a band to try?  what might I look up?  how to speak 
ozzi? I have seen my wspr path get there on 10w and I have seen the propagation 
charts that let me know that sunset is the best time. do I need a directional 
antenna?   I assume there are many basic factors for any radio transmission to 
be successful but what are the specific ones if I only wish to contact AUS?   
Vx#  

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Re: [BVARC] SR-71 Blackbird

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Now that's funny. Thanks for sharing...
On Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 11:23:02 AM CDT, Dwayne Jones via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Nice little video about a SR-71 Blackbird buzzing the tower near his air base.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTJYNq4GQAE_channel=TAOFLEDERMAUS

DwayneKB5YTA
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Re: [BVARC] Balloon Intercepted By U.S. Air Force Over Texas | The Drive

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 This adds more stress and anxiety in attending a hamfest, with balloon 
launches;)

73MarkK5MGJ
On Monday, March 27, 2023 at 10:21:30 AM CDT, Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
 
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/norad-intercepts-balloon-over-texas


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Re: [BVARC] forum

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 As an example of organizing a specific thread for discussion and planning, 
I've created an MSWE thread under the club-events topic.
On Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 08:19:38 AM CDT, M Reiter via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Discord is very discordant, it is not organized,  it is just long threads,   a 
proper forum is organized by topics and sub topics and if you have a question 
you do not have to read 600 posts to get an answer.  discord is like trying to 
get a question answered on twitter or over the radio.
I will be happy to spend a few hours setting up a bvarc only forum, if it gets 
used great if not then not much lost.Marc. 


On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 8:00 AM Charles Gardner via BVARC  
wrote:

Same hereChuck - KI5ZHE

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 14, 2023, at 4:40 AM, Denny Adelung via BVARC  wrote:



Hi Kori,I signed into Discord and created an account linked to BVARC and am 
awaiting permission to send messages on this channel. Signed in as 
Denny-ki5yzu.Thanks


On Mar 13, 2023, at 9:59 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:
Eric and all else interested in our Discord,
The BVARC Discord is used for a few different things. First let me explain the 
format. We have several different "Channels" which are essentially chatrooms 
specialized to different topics. Some of those channels include: "General" for 
general conversation among our members, "local-nets" for discussion or follow 
up on our nets, "equipment-sales" for posting equipment for sale and to ask if 
anyone has a particular item, "parks-on-the-air" for discussion about POTA and 
about our monthly POTA events. Discord is generally accessed via the "Discord" 
app, but can also be accessed via the Windows or Mac program available on their 
website Discord.com, or directly in your computer browser.
To join our Discord "Server", first download the app from your app store. 
Create an account (you can use our format "Name - Call Sign", or use any 
username you want and just let me know when you first logon by posting a 
message with your name and call sign and I will change it for our server so 
everyone knows who you are. Once you have the app installed and an account 
created, follow this link on your phone (or computer if you are logged in via 
the PC or Mac program).
That link again is: https://discord.com/invite/kwVGeXM7UH
That's about it. I will see what I can do to get the word out. BVARC has lots 
and lots of events coming up, so everyone stay tuned on all our platforms 
(Facebook group, email reflector, and Discord). BVARC POTA on March 26th at 
Galveston Island State Park is a big one coming up!
Thanks and 73!

Kori Rahman, WX5KR
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubVice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee
Cell: (770) 298 8516kori...@gmail.com


On Mon, Mar 13, 2023 at 9:37 PM Eric.Weder--- via BVARC  wrote:

Jimmy, it appears that the existence of the club Discord server has not been 
well advertised, I’m sorry to say this is the first I’ve heard of it. Mind you 
I’m a child of the email era so I don’t pick up these new toys as well as I 
should.
Could you please post a little more information about the Discord and what it 
is useful for? I’m sure other folks as well as I would love to hear about it!
 

Regards,Eric
 
AI5CI
Sent from my iPad

On Mar 13, 2023, at 19:11, Jimmy Vance via BVARC  wrote:



 Since there is already a Discord server for BVARC, what would this forum 
offer that isn't already covered?
 
 On 3/13/2023 5:52 PM, Dwight Gardner via BVARC wrote:
  
 Hey Marc, I think this is a great idea, go for it! 
  Dwight KI5ZHD
 
 
 On Mar 13, 2023, at 2:23 PM, M Reiter via BVARC  wrote: 
   Hey all, does the club have any interest in an internet forum? like an 
organized digital  ragchew? I have a server at home that is only hosting 
www.ki5zho.com at the moment and it could be put to better use.  I would be 
happy to provide the forum and all the technical support for free. it might 
take some of the responsibility off anthony to answer all of my questions all 
the time.  and other new users could look up the answers to all the new person 
questions. anyway just an Idea i had as I was posting to the many boards. 
  Marc 
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Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest fun see you next year

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Oh, and the new calls and upgrades (from the Friday and Saturday sessions) 
went live on the FCC/ULS early this Tuesday morning.
Congrats to all!

On Monday, March 6, 2023 at 08:56:33 AM CST, mark janzer  
wrote:  
 
  Over the two days, the VE team tested 27 people resulting in 6 new Techs, 7 
upgraded Generals and 5 upgraded Extras.
One young fellow (I swear) completed his Extra upgrade test (all 50 questions) 
in less than 15 minutes with 47 correct.

73MarkK5MGJ

On Monday, March 6, 2023 at 07:10:50 AM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
Greater Houston HamFest is over
Next one is March 1st and 2nd 2024

WOW!
I’m not the only one that gave that as a description!

It was hard work, both physically, and emotionally. A lot of passionate 
planning  from many folks that really care for the last 6 months. There were 
some veteran planners among us And a lot of new hams working with us  that had 
never been to a hamfest at all.  This gave us a huge range of new ideas and 
talent.

Some of us knew we could easily do a hamfest because we have done it 19 times 
before, “lets just do what we have always done”,  but a few of us wanted to see 
it grow and improve. A few of us were very concerned about the budget, ALL of 
us knew  it would be taking a big chance expanding the budget to do a TWO DAY 
SHOW.
Will anyone even come on a Friday?

Setup on Thursday was tough, but thanks to Mr. Washington and his Grandson for 
setting up all the tables and chairs. We had a good amount of volunteers to 
help on Thursday, mostly BVARC members, one notable volunteer who is not a 
BVARC member who was there all three days ALL DAY is Chuck Hale – KF5UXP 
(trying to talk him into joining the club) …

Ham Radio Outlet (HRO) came in for setup on Thursday with a huge retail 
display, and they thrilled the Houston airwaves by checking into our Stir Crazy 
Net as they drove to the hamfest. Wow, what a great retailer and supporter of 
our hamfest.

Friday we were there early to allow more vendors to claim tables and start 
setting up. (it was a sellout (plus))

It was busy for me, looking up tables and walking folks to the tables (lots of 
walking) verifying they are no the right tables and happy..  thanks to Scott 
McKee – NT5SM and a couple of others for helping me with the paperwork.

We had an onsite Paramedic for your safety, BVARC Member David Stevens – KI5LDZ 
– He was also a big help with other volunteer duties when he was not saving 
lives..

Opening to the public at 2PM, we had a couple of early gate crashers I had to 
throw out. Yeah you know who you are…  ha ha

We were fully booked and the folks started streaming in, the crowd got huge.. 
Wow, on a Friday?  yes!..
At least as big or bigger than our past hamfests, as I was squeezing through 
the isles at one point it suddenly hit me, WOW, this is Friday, and the big day 
Saturday isn’t even here yet…wow

The show ran till 8pm,  a lot of folks were clearing out by 6:30-7ish, around 
8pm Walter (K5WH) and a group of Balloon guys were the only ones left… Planning 
for an 8pm close was probably too late..  Lesson learned for next years show.

Saturday morning at sunup the tailgaters were already swarming, and our doors 
opened at 8AM..  A few VENDORS showed up for a table they should have claimed 
already (Friday and Saturday)
It is a sell out! Where were you Friday? We counted you as a NO SHOW! 
Sorry I sold your Tables to someone else!
NO REFUNDS…
I was just being mean to drive home the point that we are a two day show, we 
need vendors here for two days!!
but of course I am not really mean,
I was prepared to set up some new tables and I did have a place for them .. 
(being mean for minute was part of my plan)
Initial vendor reaction was RAGE (wanting to beat me up).. ha ha
When I told them I was joking, I do have a table for you!!
I think I actually made a few new friends out of this crazy plan.

The Doors opened and wow, another huge huge crowd of people, by noon even the 
food vendor was overwhelmed with a line of maybe 50 folks(?) waiting on burgers 
..
it was difficult to to even squeeze down the isles..

Thanks to many companies (list on the houstonhamfest.org website) we had NINTY 
SIX, count em, NINTY SIX donated door prizes PLUS three MAJOR RAFFLE  prizes (I 
heard between $7000 and $8000 total) ..  With that many prizes to try to give 
away, we almost didn’t have enough time (in two days!!).
What in the past had been a prize an hour, or a prize every half hour, BUT this 
year it become our announcer’s main job  we had constant door prizes.. 

 

After recently traveling a couple hundred miles to a hamfest ( I won’t mention 
which one) I was disappointed to find out they BAN ALL DOGS except service 
dogs.. I brought my two Boxers and my wife stayed in outside with the dogs 
while I walked through the show in 20 minutes)
As a joke – (sortof) In some of our early hamfest website blurbs, and on at 
least one of our marketing hamfest emails, I mentioned 

Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest fun see you next year

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Over the two days, the VE team tested 27 people resulting in 6 new Techs, 7 
upgraded Generals and 5 upgraded Extras.
One young fellow (I swear) completed his Extra upgrade test (all 50 questions) 
in less than 15 minutes with 47 correct.

73MarkK5MGJ

On Monday, March 6, 2023 at 07:10:50 AM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
Greater Houston HamFest is over
Next one is March 1st and 2nd 2024

WOW!
I’m not the only one that gave that as a description!

It was hard work, both physically, and emotionally. A lot of passionate 
planning  from many folks that really care for the last 6 months. There were 
some veteran planners among us And a lot of new hams working with us  that had 
never been to a hamfest at all.  This gave us a huge range of new ideas and 
talent.

Some of us knew we could easily do a hamfest because we have done it 19 times 
before, “lets just do what we have always done”,  but a few of us wanted to see 
it grow and improve. A few of us were very concerned about the budget, ALL of 
us knew  it would be taking a big chance expanding the budget to do a TWO DAY 
SHOW.
Will anyone even come on a Friday?

Setup on Thursday was tough, but thanks to Mr. Washington and his Grandson for 
setting up all the tables and chairs. We had a good amount of volunteers to 
help on Thursday, mostly BVARC members, one notable volunteer who is not a 
BVARC member who was there all three days ALL DAY is Chuck Hale – KF5UXP 
(trying to talk him into joining the club) …

Ham Radio Outlet (HRO) came in for setup on Thursday with a huge retail 
display, and they thrilled the Houston airwaves by checking into our Stir Crazy 
Net as they drove to the hamfest. Wow, what a great retailer and supporter of 
our hamfest.

Friday we were there early to allow more vendors to claim tables and start 
setting up. (it was a sellout (plus))

It was busy for me, looking up tables and walking folks to the tables (lots of 
walking) verifying they are no the right tables and happy..  thanks to Scott 
McKee – NT5SM and a couple of others for helping me with the paperwork.

We had an onsite Paramedic for your safety, BVARC Member David Stevens – KI5LDZ 
– He was also a big help with other volunteer duties when he was not saving 
lives..

Opening to the public at 2PM, we had a couple of early gate crashers I had to 
throw out. Yeah you know who you are…  ha ha

We were fully booked and the folks started streaming in, the crowd got huge.. 
Wow, on a Friday?  yes!..
At least as big or bigger than our past hamfests, as I was squeezing through 
the isles at one point it suddenly hit me, WOW, this is Friday, and the big day 
Saturday isn’t even here yet…wow

The show ran till 8pm,  a lot of folks were clearing out by 6:30-7ish, around 
8pm Walter (K5WH) and a group of Balloon guys were the only ones left… Planning 
for an 8pm close was probably too late..  Lesson learned for next years show.

Saturday morning at sunup the tailgaters were already swarming, and our doors 
opened at 8AM..  A few VENDORS showed up for a table they should have claimed 
already (Friday and Saturday)
It is a sell out! Where were you Friday? We counted you as a NO SHOW! 
Sorry I sold your Tables to someone else!
NO REFUNDS…
I was just being mean to drive home the point that we are a two day show, we 
need vendors here for two days!!
but of course I am not really mean,
I was prepared to set up some new tables and I did have a place for them .. 
(being mean for minute was part of my plan)
Initial vendor reaction was RAGE (wanting to beat me up).. ha ha
When I told them I was joking, I do have a table for you!!
I think I actually made a few new friends out of this crazy plan.

The Doors opened and wow, another huge huge crowd of people, by noon even the 
food vendor was overwhelmed with a line of maybe 50 folks(?) waiting on burgers 
..
it was difficult to to even squeeze down the isles..

Thanks to many companies (list on the houstonhamfest.org website) we had NINTY 
SIX, count em, NINTY SIX donated door prizes PLUS three MAJOR RAFFLE  prizes (I 
heard between $7000 and $8000 total) ..  With that many prizes to try to give 
away, we almost didn’t have enough time (in two days!!).
What in the past had been a prize an hour, or a prize every half hour, BUT this 
year it become our announcer’s main job  we had constant door prizes.. 

 

After recently traveling a couple hundred miles to a hamfest ( I won’t mention 
which one) I was disappointed to find out they BAN ALL DOGS except service 
dogs.. I brought my two Boxers and my wife stayed in outside with the dogs 
while I walked through the show in 20 minutes)
As a joke – (sortof) In some of our early hamfest website blurbs, and on at 
least one of our marketing hamfest emails, I mentioned ALL DOGS ARE WELCOME, 
just bring your human…
It worked I think over both days we had more then 10 folks with dogs.. I meant 
to buy some treats but forgive me, next year I will be more prepared.

Tailgate area:
We charged 

Re: [BVARC] The US Airforce may have shot down an Amateur Radio Pico Balloon over Canada

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 The guvment said this balloon wasn't of alien origin. I assume they checked 
K9YO's immigration status.


On Friday, February 17, 2023 at 05:48:27 AM CST, Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  Actually K9YO needs to send them a bill for providing them with a target for 
practice!
On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 03:59:44 PM CST, mark janzer via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  Does K9YO get a bill from the Air Force for the flight time, fuel, labor and 
materials?
73MarkK5MGJ
On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 02:45:13 PM CST, John Denison via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  I'm guessing they're about $60,000 each, and it would probably be cheaper to 
fire cash at the balloons. The plus side is that the recovery effort would be 
much quicker.
 
 I was wondering why the US Air Force was in Canada anyway.
 
 73
 John Denison
 KD5YOU
 
 On 2/16/2023 2:02 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote:
  
 
 The missiles are new old stock. I bet the value is barely $250,000! The Air 
Force needed something to clear out the old inventory. 
 
 Mike Hardwick. 
 
On Feb 16, 2023, at 1:01 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC  wrote:
 
 
  
  
 Just think. Each of the missiles fired at the balloon or balloons cost about 
half a million dollars. 
   
JP K5JPP  
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   I would like to meet the ham who paid for that balloon.  Must be flush with 
cash.   
   73, Keith NM5G   
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   LOVE IT!   
   BTW, the Naval Academy's midshipmen balloon experiment site (linked under 
the pico balloon picture) is extremely interesting.  I'm not a "ballooner," but 
that site piqued my interest!   
   Gus K5GMB   
   
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   Think we're getting a little zealous here latelysmdh   
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Re: [BVARC] The US Airforce may have shot down an Amateur Radio Pico Balloon over Canada

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Does K9YO get a bill from the Air Force for the flight time, fuel, labor and 
materials?
73MarkK5MGJ
On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 02:45:13 PM CST, John Denison via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  I'm guessing they're about $60,000 each, and it would probably be cheaper to 
fire cash at the balloons. The plus side is that the recovery effort would be 
much quicker.
 
 I was wondering why the US Air Force was in Canada anyway.
 
 73
 John Denison
 KD5YOU
 
 On 2/16/2023 2:02 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote:
  
 
 The missiles are new old stock. I bet the value is barely $250,000! The Air 
Force needed something to clear out the old inventory. 
 
 Mike Hardwick. 
 
On Feb 16, 2023, at 1:01 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC  wrote:
 
 
  
  
 Just think. Each of the missiles fired at the balloon or balloons cost about 
half a million dollars. 
   
JP K5JPP  
  On 02/16/2023 12:34 PM Keith Dutson via BVARC  wrote:   
   

   I would like to meet the ham who paid for that balloon.  Must be flush with 
cash.   
   73, Keith NM5G   
  On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 10:28:57 AM CST, Gus Bernard via BVARC 
 wrote:   
   
   LOVE IT!   
   BTW, the Naval Academy's midshipmen balloon experiment site (linked under 
the pico balloon picture) is extremely interesting.  I'm not a "ballooner," but 
that site piqued my interest!   
   Gus K5GMB   
   
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   Think we're getting a little zealous here latelysmdh   
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Re: [BVARC] its official.

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Rick Hiller, all those Radio Hotel articles on antennas have been summed up 
succinctly by Marc...
73MarkK5MGJ
On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 12:34:46 PM CST, Darren Harrison via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
  Nice! :)
Darren W5AKCFrom: BVARC  on behalf of M Reiter via 
BVARC 
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:25:27 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: M Reiter 
Subject: [BVARC] its official. Yes I can now say with certainty that all 
antenna science is actually just VooDoo.after reading 100s of pages on an equal 
number of antenna configurations I have determined that the only common 
denominator is that antennas must be made from metal. and someone will let me 
know that is also not so.   to sum up my research you must have a 1/4, 1/2, 
5/8, 3/8, 3/4 full wavelength section at some angle to something else that is 
larger or smaller than the original  it must be between touching the earth or 
200ft high whichever you like more.  it should be horizontal or vertical or an 
angle in-between.  can be made from wire or tubing of copper or aluminum but do 
not rule out magnesium.  it must be an open or closed circuit it definitely 
should or should not be resonate, SWR is bad, but a little is ok.   dont forget 
to trim your antenna until you have trimmed too much then add some back and 
trim some more. A balun unun unbalunousbulbulous, is absolutely maybe required 
but dont use one, they are rings of mystery metal called ferite, because they 
may be ferous and may be magic, they should be wound clockwise or counter 
clockwise or both and may have 2 but can have as many as six wires in a 
mystical configuration that can not be shown in 2 dimensions. did i mention the 
magic ladder wire or 75-400 or more ohm coax with or without loops to make 
something called ohms all nice and matchy matchy. (oof course you dont need 
this either because radios do this for you.)  
so there you have it,  all you need to know to get out there and make a perfect 
antenna.
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[BVARC] Smithsonian CW article

[mark janzer via BVARC]

To those we mentioned this article to, at the BVARC 'n Brews gathering, below 
is a link to a recent Smithsonian magazine.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/morse-code-back-looking-ditch-twitter-180981309/

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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Ham Does Good

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 And it wouldn't have been possible without a great & supportive BVARC VE team:
Sheree Horton WM5NAnthony Morones W5LICRichard Goldy K5GOLRandy Pollard 
AK5GLarry Jacobson K5LJKori Rahman WX5KRJimmy Vance NA5DJames Burrough 
N5DTTScott Bulkley KI5NPLRon Bosch KE4DRFKJ Anderson KJ5EMPPete Slater 
KF5BMZGerald Doucet N5KTGail Close K5GACMichael Amos KG4NDSDrew Dasher N1ERJohn 
Chauvin K5IZO
Thanks guys!
73MarkK5MGJ


On Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 09:41:39 PM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  I read that today, very cool!

Eddie
On Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 07:59:07 PM CST, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Check out the January, 2023 QST Pages 80 and 81 in the Club Station column.   
Mark Janzer, K5MGJ, our very own BVARC VE Team Liaison, provided a soup to nuts 
description of our new Chromebook based  BVARC VE testing sessions.
Congrats Mark.   Nice to see something from a local source in QST.
73...Rick -- W5RH

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Re: [BVARC] Good Coax?

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 I'll 2nd Dwayne's response about ABR. As for Wireman, they specialize more 
with antenna wire and baluns/ferrites. They're a good company.
73K5MGJ
On Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 10:00:38 AM CDT, Dwayne Jones via BVARC 
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 Buy local..Support local. Support a company that supports BVARC.  Go to ABR 
Industries https://abrind.com/  here in Houston.  He comes to the BVARC hamfest 
and buys tables.
BTW I have no opinion on Wireman.
DwayneKB5YTA

On Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 9:52 AM Hassan Thomas via BVARC  wrote:

Hello BRAZOS,
Curious what folks think of the wireman coax.  Is this a decent/good coax?  Any 
other manufacturers folks have used and recommend?  Thank you.


Kindest Regards, Hassan Thomas
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Re: [BVARC] Local Burglar Alarm Supplies

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 I'd bought from these guys years ago.
https://www.txsecuritystore.com/


On Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 10:56:10 AM CDT, Gus Bernard via BVARC 
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 Does anyone know a local store that supplies burglar/fire alarm components to 
the public?  I'm talking bells, speakers, siren drivers, relay modules, etc.
Thanks,Gus, K5GMB

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Re: [BVARC] ISS school contact today at 1:09 pm local time

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 Same here! I learned some things about astronaut life I'd never heard before.  
Thanks!
73MarkK5MGJ
On Monday, October 3, 2022 at 01:29:06 PM CDT, Chuck Finnell via BVARC 
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 Thank You for providing the Zoom link. What a wonderful experience for the 
youngsters! Also, it was very enjoyable for myself also!
On Mon, Oct 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM Jeff Greer via BVARC  wrote:

Downlink is 145.80 MHz.
Zoom mtg is here:  https://ssesh.zoom.us/j/82960463217
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC REMOTE

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

When last I was on the board, we doubled the salary…

> On Aug 26, 2022, at 2:41 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> I dont see why not???
> 
> BTW, they only tell us they dont have much money so we dont ask for a raise.
> 
> Eddie(NU5K)
> 
> On Friday, August 26, 2022 at 01:31:18 PM CDT, mark janzer  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Given that the club doesn't have alot of money, especially for ongoing 
> expenses for a clubhouse, like property taxes, maintenance and the like, I 
> have an alternate proposal.
> 
> The club does have some equipment that has been donated to it. What about 
> finding an RF quiet location and setting up a remotely operated online HF 
> station? It could run Digi/CW/SSB. With an equitable reservations program for 
> members, especially for those that don't have easy access to HF. It can also 
> be a great mentoring platform for radio ops. I'd be happy to help out with 
> such a concept, and it'll fit within the club's goal for training and 
> mentoring.
> 
> 73
> Mark
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC CLUBHOUSE

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 Given that the club doesn't have alot of money, especially for ongoing 
expenses for a clubhouse, like property taxes, maintenance and the like, I have 
an alternate proposal.
The club does have some equipment that has been donated to it. What about 
finding an RF quiet location and setting up a remotely operated online HF 
station? It could run Digi/CW/SSB. With an equitable reservations program for 
members, especially for those that don't have easy access to HF. It can also be 
a great mentoring platform for radio ops. I'd be happy to help out with such a 
concept, and it'll fit within the club's goal for training and mentoring.
73MarkK5MGJ
On Friday, August 26, 2022 at 10:22:53 AM CDT, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  Yes Chris, I remember the HARC clubhouse it was at the end of Lozier St. off 
OST   I cant rememberwhen the HARC club dissolved and do not remember any of 
that history...  Might not bemany folks left that remember those fun days... 
early 80s?
Problem is real estate prices are so high  that means rent is high... even 
on an oldmetal building in an old part of town.. :) 
Eddie (NU5K)
On Friday, August 26, 2022 at 09:19:58 AM CDT, Christopher Boone 
 wrote:  
 
 I wish Not being in Houston makes it a little hard. But I do have contacts 
there. I think it would be great if the club had a permanent clubhouse, if it 
has the money to be able to afford it. The old Houston amateur radio club site 
was down near the Astrodome and eventually became, shall we say, an area nobody 
wanted to visit. I love the bi-monthly auctions they had. Bought a lot of gear 
because of them. It's time for Houston to have that again..I'd be happy to join 
the committee. I'd have to be making the meetings at night or on the weekends 
though. Provided I'm not on the road for work which I've been doing a lot of. 
In fact I have today off because I already hit my 40 hours yesterday




  
  
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Re: [BVARC] Idea ssssss

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 Is there a link to the Discord?
73MarkK5MGJ
On Monday, July 25, 2022 at 12:35:13 PM CDT, Charlotte KI5TRQ via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 This is where the new Discord comes in handy... ;)
On Mon, Jul 25, 2022, 12:27 PM K5BOU via BVARC  wrote:

Blog  we keep track of the conversations an avoid to receive many email back in 
force. My opinion is email is not made for chat. Only a suggestion. 

On Jul 25, 2022, at 12:10 PM, ed...@installer.com wrote:




If you agree with Pump, not having time to read a blog,

Then why do you want us to have a blog??

 

We have had a blog before and no one used it 

 

Eddie NU5K

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of K5BOU via BVARC
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 10:54 AM
To: wa5...@aol.com; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: K5BOU 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Idea ss

 

I agree.

 



K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont

Houston|Texas|USA|

https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/



 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Ambrose E Fawcett III via 
BVARC
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 9:16 AM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: wa5...@aol.com
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Idea ss

 

If you do set up a blog, make it independent of the email system.  I don't

think I will have time to read a blog.

 

Pump.

WA5CYI


-Original Message-
From: Eddie Runner via BVARC 
To: K5BOU via BVARC 
Cc: Eddie Runner 
Sent: Sun, Jul 24, 2022 8:31 pm
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Idea ss

We can install a blog on the website if there is enough interest..

 

We currently have facebook, its kinda like a blog and fairly active..

 

What kind of threat are you talking about??

 

Im not sure if you are talking about the reflector or not... Every once in a 
while 

when it gets real busy or a hot topic pops up,  then a lot of emails come 
pretty 

quickly.. Once in a while someone complains that the reflector is filling up 
their inbox.

 

>From the reflector point of view it is nice to see it very active... 

 

solution or advice: Every email the reflector sends out has "[BVARC]"

in the title... almost ANY email client can be set up to filter the [BVARC]

and drop it in a BVARC folder in your mail programthen it does not clog 

your inbox or interfere with your normal emails and you can go read the 

BVARC folder at your leisure..

 

OR

You can set the reflector to send you the reflector emails in digest mode...

one big email instead of a bunch of individuals..

 

Hope this helps 

 

Eddie NU5K

 

On Sunday, July 24, 2022 at 02:39:18 PM CDT, K5BOU via BVARC  
wrote: 

 

 

Happy Sunday, July 24, 2022; there is no way to add a blog page on the website? 
Like this, will we not receive lots of emails from everyone responding to the 
threat?

 

I see an email for content or sent a specific message but not as a blog—just my 
2 cents.

 



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Re: [BVARC] Baofeng 2M/70cm BF-F8HP

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 It appears that locally JPM supply has the 
adapter:https://www.jpmsupply.com/BNC-Plug-to-SMA-Jack-Adapter-p/900505.htm

Otherwise, all the items can be found through Amazon (or Ebay).
73MarkK5MGJ
On Monday, July 25, 2022 at 10:59:42 AM CDT, Jerry and Polly Tripp via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
 Looking for a whip antenna which can hit local repeaters from Sugar Land QTH 
near West Airport Blvd at Eldridge Road. I also need a charger and an SMA 
female to BNC female so I can hook up to my super J-pole antenna. Thanks for 
your suggestions. 

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Re: [BVARC] Seoul ham flea market and beer...

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Could easily have been a video of the Texas City gathering...Next year 
Tidelands should vend chicken and beer.
73MarkK5MGJ
On Monday, July 11, 2022 at 02:56:55 PM CDT, Glenn Anderson via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 https://youtu.be/akdfjhImDcQ
Hams are hams no matter where we are...
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[BVARC] Chris Heustis W5GX - SK

[mark janzer via BVARC]

I've received notice from Chrystal, Chris's wife, that Chris passed away, as a 
result of Covid, on June 28th.Chris was very active with our VE team and he'll 
be very much missed.Presently, I have no additional information besides 
this.Chrystal is currently hospitalized. Please keep her and her family in your 
prayers.
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Re: [BVARC] Chinese-to-English code book

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 If you just gotta have one, they're available on ABE books for upwards from 
$40 +shipping from China:
https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=zhong%20hua%20ren%20min%20gong=standard%20electronic%20codebook_sp=mbc-_-ats-_-all

On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 09:28:33 AM CDT, mark janzer via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  Sounds like the Standard Chinese telegraph code. The regular Chinese code 
book had 4 characters but the standard had three, so as to cut the cost 
(charged by # of characters) of sending a telegraph msg.
73MarkK5MGJ
On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 08:38:10 AM CDT, KK5QQ via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Anybody have info about this?
ca 1980 in radio room of a boat on Yangtze River I saw book with 26 pg of 26 
columns & 26 rows — all lettered A to Z.  Each square had Chinese symbol for, 
say, “The temperature is …” Thus a 3-character code could send or inquire about 
17,576 items.
73 de Irv KK5QQ 


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Re: [BVARC] Chinese-to-English code book

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Sounds like the Standard Chinese telegraph code. The regular Chinese code book 
had 4 characters but the standard had three, so as to cut the cost (charged by 
# of characters) of sending a telegraph msg.
73MarkK5MGJ
On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 08:38:10 AM CDT, KK5QQ via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Anybody have info about this?
ca 1980 in radio room of a boat on Yangtze River I saw book with 26 pg of 26 
columns & 26 rows — all lettered A to Z.  Each square had Chinese symbol for, 
say, “The temperature is …” Thus a 3-character code could send or inquire about 
17,576 items.
73 de Irv KK5QQ 


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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Field day on KPRC

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Check out:
Happy Field Day!!! - Jeffery MacMillian | By Jeffery | Happy Field Day!!!


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On Monday, June 27, 2022, 02:51:33 PM CDT, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Anybody dvr it?   If so, can you text me a photo of one shot with bvarc etc on 
screen for field day points?Tnx.  Rick. W5RH

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On Jun 27, 2022, at 2:18 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC  wrote:



Thanks I tried. They cut the 4 min down to 15 sec but it worked. 

Mike Hardwick.

On Jun 27, 2022, at 1:47 PM, Mark  wrote:





Mike,

Did see YOU, on the  Field day  spot on the Noon news on KPRC.

GOOD JOB!




Mark Tyler

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Re: [BVARC] Any takers?

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 If the list whittles down, being that it's hardline, I can use either run. Is 
either one jacketed for direct burial?
73MarkK5MGJ
On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 02:53:48 PM CDT, Ben Cook via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Ok, let's say that Mike gets first dibs if he wants either of the hardline 
runs, then Chris, and then Rick.
--
  Ben Cook
  n6...@nanoloop.io



On Tue, Jun 21, 2022, at 14:29, Rick Wannall via BVARC wrote:


After Ben takes what he needs, I would love to have whatever is left. I’m just 
getting started setting up my Kenwood TS2000 and this would help.


 


Thx,


 


Rick Wannall


KG5ITH


East Bayou, Houston


 


 



From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Mike Woods KF5PPG via BVARC
 Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 14:26
 To: bvarc@bvarc.org
 Cc: mikeswo...@aol.com
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] Any takers?



 


Ben,


 


I may be interested in some of the "hardline".


I'm not familiar with this term. Is this the same as coax or feed line?


 


Thx,


 


Mike Woods


KF5PPG


Sugar Land, Tx
 

-Original Message-
 From: Ben Cook via BVARC 
 To: BVARC 
 Cc: Ben Cook 
 Sent: Tue, Jun 21, 2022 2:22 pm
 Subject: [BVARC] Any takers?

If anyone is interested in a couple free runs of used 1/2" hardline, I'd be 
happy to pass them on to another ham. One run is about 50-75' and the other is 
a little over 100'. I can bring them along to FD this weekend or we can arrange 
a time to pick them up.


 


I also have a used G5RV antenna in decent shape that I'd like to pass along to 
any takers in the group as well.


 


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Re: [BVARC] New Ham Radio

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Welcome aboard!
Sure, this radio and the higher gain antenna is a good start!
Check out CHIRP, for programming 
it:https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home

Also check out this article from a past 
newsletter:http://www.bvarc.org/pdf/feb_2012.pdf

Others on the list can certainly add to this.
73MarkK5MGJ
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 01:36:45 PM CDT, Riju K via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Hello,
My name is Riju, call sign KI5VVS. I am a new ham looking for suggestions for 
my first radio. To start off with, I plan to join a few nets and maybe partake 
in contests. I researched online and found the Yaesu FT-60R with Diamond 
Antenna SRH77CA. Is this combination a good setup to get started? 


Thanks,RijuKI5VVS

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[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend Event Youtube

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Check it out.
And, believe it or not, that hamstick had a QSO with Moscow.
Galveston Naval Museum ARC Museum Ships Weekend


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Re: [BVARC] VE's Needed???

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Yes, we're always on the lookout for VEs to help out. Personnel schedules and 
availability varies quite a bit and sometimes it's tricky to drum up three VEs 
to proctor a session.
This Saturday we'll be transitioning to in-person computer based testing, which 
makes the process easier for the VEs and pretty much eliminates the voluminous 
paperwork required.Some of our VEs are also certified for remote online 
testing, for those clubs and VECs (like Anchorage) that offer it.
You'd be welcome (along with any others interested) and we'd appreciate your 
help.You should be a General class minimum to serve as a VE, Extra class are 
extra useful.
Check out:Become an ARRL VE


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On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 11:29:47 AM CDT, Michael Amos via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  
I was thinking about applying for the ARRL VE creds but not sure If my services 
would be needed and used or not.  It’s not worth taking the trouble if enough 
people are already in the area to do the tests regularly.
 
  
 
Any thoughts on this?
 
  
 
Thanks & 73
 
Mike
 
KG4NDS
 
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Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend Event -Friday June 3rd to Saturday June 4th

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Check out the article posted in the 
newsletter:http://bvarc.org/newsletter/202205.pdf

There is also a youtube from a general meeting presentation in 2021:
BVARC Jan 2021 - Museum Ships with Mark K5MGJ


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On Thursday, June 2, 2022, 08:16:52 AM CDT, Michael Amos via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
I have a friend who is interested in ham radio and he asked “what ship?”  
unfortunately, I have no idea as well.
 
  
 
Thanks
 
Mike
 
Kg4nds
 
  
 
From: BVARC  On Behalf Ofmark janzer via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2022 7:56 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: mark janzer 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend Event -Friday June 3rd to Saturday 
June 4th
 
  
 
LAST CALL. If you have not yet sent me an email on your plans to attend, let me 
know today. 
 
I'm sending in the gate admittance list later today.
 
  
 
73
 
Mark
 
K5MGJ
 
  
 
On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 02:37:12 PM CDT, mark janzer  wrote:
 
  
 
  
 
We're only operating Friday afternoon through Saturday early afternoon. 
 
The Museum has other activities on Saturday overnight through Sunday morning 
that preclude our use.
 
BVARC is paying a flat fee to the museum, for the event. 
 
This enables a staff member to be present while we're aboard.
 
  
 
Overnight berthing requires a fee of $25 per person (Museum policy).
 
If you are on board for overnight radio ops, the berthing fee will apply.
 
  
 
You do not need to pay a berthing fee to attend, as long as you're not staying 
overnight.
 
  
 
We arrive Friday afternoon, set-up in the galley and the Stewart radio room.
 
We clean-up and vacate the galley area by 2pm on Saturday.
 
  
 
To participate - respond to this email with your plans to attend.
 
I'll then be able to add you to the list of participants for "free" entry into 
the park.
 
  
 
73
 
Mark
 
K5MGJ
 
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Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend Event -Friday June 3rd to Saturday June 4th

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 LAST CALL. If you have not yet sent me an email on your plans to attend, let 
me know today. I'm sending in the gate admittance list later today.
73MarkK5MGJ
On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 02:37:12 PM CDT, mark janzer  
wrote:  
 
 We're only operating Friday afternoon through Saturday early afternoon. The 
Museum has other activities on Saturday overnight through Sunday morning that 
preclude our use.BVARC is paying a flat fee to the museum, for the event. This 
enables a staff member to be present while we're aboard.
Overnight berthing requires a fee of $25 per person (Museum policy).If you are 
on board for overnight radio ops, the berthing fee will apply.
You do not need to pay a berthing fee to attend, as long as you're not staying 
overnight.
We arrive Friday afternoon, set-up in the galley and the Stewart radio room.We 
clean-up and vacate the galley area by 2pm on Saturday.
To participate - respond to this email with your plans to attend.I'll then be 
able to add you to the list of participants for "free" entry into the park.
73MarkK5MGJ  
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[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend Event -Friday June 3rd to Saturday June 4th

[mark janzer via BVARC]

We're only operating Friday afternoon through Saturday early afternoon. The 
Museum has other activities on Saturday overnight through Sunday morning that 
preclude our use.BVARC is paying a flat fee to the museum, for the event. This 
enables a staff member to be present while we're aboard.
Overnight berthing requires a fee of $25 per person (Museum policy).If you are 
on board for overnight radio ops, the berthing fee will apply.
You do not need to pay a berthing fee to attend, as long as you're not staying 
overnight.
We arrive Friday afternoon, set-up in the galley and the Stewart radio room.We 
clean-up and vacate the galley area by 2pm on Saturday.
To participate - respond to this email with your plans to attend.I'll then be 
able to add you to the list of participants for "free" entry into the park.
73MarkK5MGJ
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Re: [BVARC] Looking for parts to build a Balun

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Check out JPM Supply for the toroids and an enclosure.
https://www.jpmsupply.com/

For the wire check:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBN9ZXQ?psc=1=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

73MarkK5MGJ
On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 09:52:22 AM CDT, Mike Knedr via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Try EPO for the wire.Search for tor toroids on the web

On Tue, May 3, 2022, 9:34 AM Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC  wrote:

OK where do you get your supply's to build your antenna's and parts?   I 
looking to build a 4:1 Balum 

FT-240-43 Ferrite Toroid 
3M Glass Cloth Electrical Tape 27 
PTFE 18 awg wire (2 colors)   Open to other options.

Do you have a source for good PTFE 18 awg wire (or other options) that sales it 
by the foot.    Not looking to buy a whole roll as I just dont need that much

Thanks
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Re: [BVARC] Stargazing

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 Cool map. Using it, public beach access #5 (also a great fishing spot), west 
of San Luis pass appears to be a really good dark spot
73MarkK5MGJ
On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 10:11:10 AM CDT, Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
  
Not nearly as dark.
 
https://www.darkskymap.com/nightSkyBrightness
 
On the other hand, it might be dark enough.  If it is a lot closer (for me, 
Hallettsville is a lot closer than Galveston) then I would suggest checking it 
out and seeing if it's dark enough.  Try to go in the dark of the moon, or at 
least when the moon is crescent not gibbous or full.   I mostly wanted to share 
the night sky brightness map.  I'm pretty confident that you can see the milky 
way from the green areas.
 
 On 4/27/2022 7:34 AM, mark janzer via BVARC wrote:
  
 
 A spot much closer, and maybe as dark would be:   
  Beach Access Point #16 4245 13 Mile Rd Galveston, TX 77554  
  73 Mark K5MGJ 
  
  On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 01:45:48 AM CDT, Mark Brantana via BVARC 
 wrote:  
  
   My wife and I would like to do a day trip to look at the Milky Way. One 
website suggested Hallettsville or Sargent Beach. I would be grateful for any 
suggestions. The next new moon  will be this Saturday. 
  Mark 
  N5PRD 
  
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Re: [BVARC] Stargazing

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Just reading the news, and if beachcombing, bricks of cocaine have been 
washing up onto the shore the past few days...
On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 07:34:59 AM CDT, mark janzer via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  A spot much closer, and maybe as dark would be:
Beach Access Point #164245 13 Mile RdGalveston, TX 77554
73MarkK5MGJ

On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 01:45:48 AM CDT, Mark Brantana via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 My wife and I would like to do a day trip to look at the Milky Way. One 
website suggested Hallettsville or Sargent Beach. I would be grateful for any 
suggestions. The next new moon  will be this Saturday. 
Mark 
N5PRD 

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Re: [BVARC] Stargazing

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 A spot much closer, and maybe as dark would be:
Beach Access Point #164245 13 Mile RdGalveston, TX 77554
73MarkK5MGJ

On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 01:45:48 AM CDT, Mark Brantana via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 My wife and I would like to do a day trip to look at the Milky Way. One 
website suggested Hallettsville or Sargent Beach. I would be grateful for any 
suggestions. The next new moon  will be this Saturday. 
Mark 
N5PRD 

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Re: [BVARC] Portable Generators Fw: Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Portable - for one person to move, and can fit in a trunk or back cargo 
area.Enough to run a field day op, not more than 3kw, or so.
On Friday, April 22, 2022, 11:05:05 AM CDT, r e goldy via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
Mark, Define portable. One person carry? Two persons carry? Mounted on wheels 
to roll around?

One person portables around 1KW max. Wheeled, up to prob 10KW. Depends on how 
bad you want to move it and how far.

1-2KW probly plenty to run field day radio stuff. 

  

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Mike Pivarnik via BVARC
Sent: Friday, 22 April, 2022 10:35
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: Mike Pivarnik 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Portable Generators Fw: Emergency Preparation Supplies 
Sales Tax Holiday
Importance: High

  

If I may suggest. I have a 10kw bought at home depot for external. I have a 
generac at the QTH. Just my 2 cents…

  

Mike-KI5TQJ

  

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of mark janzer via BVARC
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2022 9:58 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: mark janzer
Subject: [BVARC] Portable Generators Fw: Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales 
Tax Holiday

  

Given the tax free weekend, what portable generator would you recommend - sized 
for field day usage.

  

73

Mark

K5MGJ

  

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From: ARRL Members Only Web site 

To: "k5...@yahoo.com" 

Sent: Friday, April 22, 2022, 09:50:02 AM CDT

Subject: Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday

  

The Texas Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday will occur

from Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 12:01 am, CDT, to midnight, Monday,

April 25, 2022.

  

    The list of supplies and items that qualify appear on the Texas

Comptroller's website at: 

https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-1017.php

  

    Unfortunately, the tax holiday does not provide exemption from

sales tax on the purchase of radios in excess of $75 in value. Perhaps

we can persuade a Texas legislator to sponsor an amendment to the law

that would extend the tax exemption to permit the exclusion of sales tax

on a broader class of amateur radios and related equipment.

  

    If you have been planning to purchase a small generator, note the

sales tax exclusion does apply to portable generators that cost less

than $3,000.00, permitting — depending on brand and where purchased

— the acquisition of generators up to 15,000 watts.

  

    Be safe.

  

  

John Robert Stratton

  N5AUS

    Director

Lee H. Cooper

  W5LHC

    Vice Director

West Gulf Division

  



ARRL West Gulf Division

Director: John Robert Stratton, N5AUS

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[BVARC] Portable Generators Fw: Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Given the tax free weekend, what portable generator would you recommend - 
sized for field day usage.
73MarkK5MGJ
   - Forwarded Message - From: ARRL Members Only Web site 
To: "k5...@yahoo.com" Sent: Friday, April 
22, 2022, 09:50:02 AM CDTSubject: Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax 
Holiday
 The Texas Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday will occur
from Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 12:01 am, CDT, to midnight, Monday,
April 25, 2022.

    The list of supplies and items that qualify appear on the Texas
Comptroller's website at: 
https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-1017.php

    Unfortunately, the tax holiday does not provide exemption from
sales tax on the purchase of radios in excess of $75 in value. Perhaps
we can persuade a Texas legislator to sponsor an amendment to the law
that would extend the tax exemption to permit the exclusion of sales tax
on a broader class of amateur radios and related equipment.

    If you have been planning to purchase a small generator, note the
sales tax exclusion does apply to portable generators that cost less
than $3,000.00, permitting — depending on brand and where purchased
— the acquisition of generators up to 15,000 watts.

    Be safe.


John Robert Stratton
  N5AUS
    Director
Lee H. Cooper
  W5LHC
    Vice Director
West Gulf Division


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Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Robert's post below is spot on, except add a County Fire Marshal review, if 
one exists in your Texas county.
73
MarkK5MGJ
On Thursday, March 31, 2022, 04:01:47 PM CDT, Robert Polinski via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
In the state of Texas, county government’s are prohibited from requiring 
permitting or inspections on any construction with a few exceptions.  Sewage & 
septic systems, waterwells, some land use coverage (dealing with storm water 
runoff) Roads as in subdivisions. Cities, can require permits and inspections & 
can pass requirements on construction of just about anything. A subdivision by 
a private contractor can for HOA or deed restrictions rules, you accept them 
when you buy a home there. There are a lot more rules covering business in the 
state, air quality, hazardous waste, utility use, etc. There are also some 
rules that apply to any cities ETJ which apply to 1 to 5 miles around a city. 
These rules also deal with land use (coverage) and roads & utilities, but not 
rules most home owners have to consider. If you live in a Texas county, you can 
collect all the junk you want, cover you lot with rigged up antennas & live 
happy in a trash dumpster, as long as you got a permit for your septic system, 
well, & none of your waste is flowing off your property or damaging the ground 
water.   Robert KD5YVQ

  

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of JP Pritchard via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 12:28 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: JP Pritchard 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

  

The carbon fiber masts offered by Gigaparts looks really great but they’ve 
doubled in price over the past year. I think Jason at Ham Radio 2.0 has a YT 
video on them. 

  

JP

Sent from my iPhone






On Mar 31, 2022, at 10:45 AM, Neal Naumann via BVARC  wrote:



 

I would plead Ingorance to permits.  I grew up in "the country " .  I never 
heard of getting a permit to do stuff.  I just do it.

  

Are you saying I need a permit to put up a TV antenna?  I imagine I will look 
for direction if that is the case.  But not until it seems to really matter.

  

Neal N5EN 

  

  

  

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From: BVARC  on behalf of Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via 
BVARC 
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 10:17:26 AM
To: Neal Naumann via BVARC 
Cc: Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] masts & towers 

 

Did you permit the project to erect a tower and antenna?

On 3/31/2022 9:41 AM, Neal Naumann via BVARC wrote:


A TV antenna is permitted by law (which was drafted by the advertisers running 
ads on the over the air television stations).   My Hygain TH-3JRS is is TV 
antenna.   33 feet is a height I require for good reception. 

  

A flagpole is permitted by law.  If you choose to run a wire to it is your 
choice.

  

73,

  

Neal N5EN 

  

  

From: BVARC  on behalf of Jeff Greer via BVARC 

Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022, 9:16 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Jeff Greer 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

  

Well, my CC are not vague - they say explicitly no antennas unless we're 
required to allow the antenna by law.  Having said that, I already have an 
antenna for HF.  There will be one for VHF and UHF.  The question is about how 
to build it...

  

I think I've settled on doing the tetherball base.  Now I just need to figure 
out if it will be a push up mast, a crank up mast, a tilt over mast, or some 
combination, and I need to figure out what to make it out of...  Lighter is 
better, I think, as it'll be less likely to cause damage should it ever blow 
over (or get knocked over).  I may put this thing between my house and the 
neighbor's house, and I don't want it breaking stuff.  I was looking at carbon 
fiber telescoping masts last night, and that may be a good option.  They're 
pricey, which I'm not thrilled about, but they are supposedly stronger/stiffer 
than aluminum.

  

-j

  

From: Neal Naumann 
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 7:05 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Jeff Greer 
Subject: Re: masts & towers 

 

If you attend any area Hamfest with an ARRL forum, John Stratton N5AUS (ARRL 
board member and civil trial attorney) will tell you that an HOA is no excuse 
for putting up an antenna.  He can feed you ammunition if there is an issue 
with your HOA.

  

My HOA has a vague statement about antennas 10 ft higher than the highest point 
on my house.  With that in mind and a "it's better to ask forgiveness than 
permission " attitude, for the past 20 years I have had antennas up to 20 ft in 
height attached yp my chimney.   This past year I got tired of dealing with my 
extension ladder and put four sections of Motorola/ Rohn 35 in the ground about 
6 feet.  So that's about 34 feet above ground.  I recently came across a good 
deal on a Hygain TH-3JRS and I also have a 4 element 2 meter beam side mounted. 
 

  

I have never received a complaint... except for grass growing in the sidewalk 
cracks.

  

I also converted my 10 meter 5/8 wave Siro 

[BVARC] Fw: [ve-list:1722] VE Newsletter March 31 2022 - New FCC Fee Will Not Apply To License Upgrades

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 FYI 73MarkK5mgj  

Important Message Update from ARRL VEC 
March 31, 2022


New FCC Application Fee Will Not Apply To Amateur Radio License Upgrades

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) staff has clarified in response to 
an ARRL request that the new $35 application fee will not apply to most license 
modifications, including those to upgrade a licensee’s operator class and 
changes to club station trustees. The FCC staff explained that the new fees 
will apply only to applications for a new license, renewal, rule waiver, or a 
new vanity call sign. As previously announced, the new fees take effect on 
April 19, 2022.

“We are pleased that the FCC will not charge licensees the FCC application fee 
for license upgrade applications,” said ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator 
(VEC) Manager, Maria Somma, AB1FM. “While applicants for a new license will 
need to pay the $35 FCC application fee, there will be no FCC charge for future 
upgrades and administrative updates such as a change of mailing or email 
address. Most current licensees therefore will not be charged the new FCC 
application fee until they renew their license or apply for a new vanity call 
sign.” 

ARRL previously reported that the new $35 application fee for Amateur Radio 
licenses will become effective on April 19, 2022.

Further information and instructions about the FCC application fee will follow 
as it’s being released.


=


FCC $35 Amateur Application Fee Effective Date Will Be April 19, 2022

The FCC released a Public Notice on March 23, 2022, stating that the amateur 
radio application fees, including those associated with Form 605 application 
filings, would becomeeffective on April 19, 2022. The Federal Communications 
Commission's authority to impose and collect fees is mandated by Congress.

UPDATED INFORMATION: The $35 application fee, when it becomes effective on 
April 19, will apply to new, renewal, and modification applications that 
request a new vanity call sign. The fee will be per application processed by 
the FCC. If the applicant fails to pay within the 10-day window, the 
application will be dismissed by the FCC. The application will have to be 
refiled with the FCC which will restart the 10-day window. For examinees, an 
application can be refiled to the FCC, by the coordinating VEC, at any time 
before the CSCE expires. 

UPDATED INFORMATION:  Administrative updates, such as a change of name, mailing 
or email address, and modification applications toupgrade an amateur radio 
licensee’s operator class*, will be exempt from fees. (*this new information 
was just confirmed by FCC staff on Tuesday March 29.)


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[BVARC] Testing fees to increase - Incentives for youth licensing

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Please refer to the link on the ARRL site for more details:
http://www.arrl.org/news/new-amateur-radio-license-applications-fee-to-become-effective-april-19-2022

The last scheduled BVARC test session date, before the increase, is April 9th.
Note that VE sessions do not collect the added $35.
There is also a youth program (18 and under) to defray the initial licensing 
costs to $5 (deducting the $35 increase and $10 off the VE session).The ARRL 
program has not yet been implemented, so VE sessions aren't equipped to handle 
these youth price reductions.
Also, BVARC is about to implement it's own program for youth licensing, 
starting at the May 7th session. We'll provide a new VHF/UHF transceiver 
(Baofeng, limited supply) at the VE session, to youth that successfully pass 
their Technician test.This is the result of a very generous grant from a BVARC 
member (THANKS!)

73MarkK5MGJ
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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Help — Looking for a good CW Translator

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

CW Skimmer is another. I don’t know how they compare.

73
Mark
K5MGJ 

> On Feb 8, 2022, at 4:40 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Wow good start.   Thanks!!!
> 
> Sent from my i-Thingamajig
> 
>> On Feb 8, 2022, at 4:33 PM, James Burrough  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I hooked my father-in-law, a great CW operator, up with MRP40 when his 
>> hearing began to falter. He loved it.
>> 
>> On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 04:11:13 PM CST, Rick Hiller 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Looking for a recommendation for a CW (Morse code) receive translator.  A W3 
>> high school ham friend had a stroke and a few of us are looking to help him 
>> out.
>> Anyone have a recommendation on a very good performing, computer based (PC) 
>> translator program?
>> 
>> Less of a requirement is xmit. Sending via keyboard seems quite easy to put 
>> into place, but recommendations on that are welcome too.
>> 
>> I appreciate the help.  Thank you.
>> 
>> 73.  Rick. W5RH
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Meeting - George Observatory, Brazos Bend State Park

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 The meeting is via zoom - and is not being conducted at the park. At least 
that's my understanding.I'm looking forward to hearing more about the 36" 
telescope there.
73MarkK5MGJ
On Monday, February 7, 2022, 03:50:27 PM CST, Cam via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 What does zoom have to do with a meeting at the George Obs?  From: Jeff Greer 
via BVARC Sent: Monday, February 07, 2022 11:32 AMTo: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR 
RADIO CLUB Cc: Jeff Greer Subject: [BVARC] BVARC Meeting - George Observatory, 
Brazos Bend State Park BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 
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[BVARC] Chronicle article about Electronic Parts Outlet (EPO)

[mark janzer via BVARC]

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Electronic-Parts-Outlet-a-bastion-of-Houston-s-16708545.php

I go there, fairly regularly, either for unobtainium (sometimes I get lucky), 
connector or a passive component.
73MarkK5MGJ
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Re: [BVARC] Nice cartoon

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Hmmm...Is our favorite waitress still there?
73K5MGJ
On Friday, December 3, 2021, 07:07:34 AM CST, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Dats my plan, Skipper.RH

Sent from my i-Thingamajig
On Dec 3, 2021, at 5:31 AM, JP Pritchard via BVARC  wrote:



I’ll be there too. JP

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 2, 2021, at 8:27 PM, Paul Easter via BVARC  wrote:



Very nice.
I plan to be at breakfast Saturday.
On Thu, Dec 2, 2021 at 5:26 PM Michael Ewer via BVARC  wrote:

 I saw this in today's newspaper, and thought you might like it.
Cordial greetings


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Re: [BVARC] Tonight’s BVARC Meeting

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 I've found out  that Chili is supplied and prepared by Kelly (and crew), so it 
must be good.Bring an appetite.
73MarkK5MGJ
On Thursday, November 11, 2021, 09:14:34 AM CST, mark janzer via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  So, chili is supplied. or shall we bring a pot?
73MarkK5MGJ
On Thursday, November 11, 2021, 06:52:05 AM CST, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Please do the following:
—Come to the meeting at 7 pm
—Eat some chili and German chocolate cake.
—Be a candidate for president, treasurer or an at large position.

C U there.  Thank you




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Re: [BVARC] Tonight’s BVARC Meeting

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 So, chili is supplied. or shall we bring a pot?
73MarkK5MGJ
On Thursday, November 11, 2021, 06:52:05 AM CST, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Please do the following:
—Come to the meeting at 7 pm
—Eat some chili and German chocolate cake.
—Be a candidate for president, treasurer or an at large position.

C U there.  Thank you




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Re: [BVARC] Toroid

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 oops, checking the site - they won't ship or allow pick-up until 11/22. Didn't 
see that till I posted this.
On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 01:24:26 PM CST, mark janzer via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  JPM Supply off Almeda (just north of the south loop) has them in stock. 
Either mailed (in a couple days) or can be picked up mornings:
FT240-43 Ferrite Toroid Core


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On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 12:55:00 PM CST, JP Pritchard via BVARC 
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Hi folks, 
   
      Anybody have a 240 -43 toroid they're willing to sell, or trade for a 
240-31 toroid. I could order one of these, but it would not arrive until next 
week. I'm under the gun to get my antenna project done this week. I'll come to 
you.  Let me know at k5...@arrl.com or check my phone on the roster.   
   73, JP, K5JPP  
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Re: [BVARC] Toroid

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 JPM Supply off Almeda (just north of the south loop) has them in stock. Either 
mailed (in a couple days) or can be picked up mornings:
FT240-43 Ferrite Toroid Core


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On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 12:55:00 PM CST, JP Pritchard via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
Hi folks, 
   
      Anybody have a 240 -43 toroid they're willing to sell, or trade for a 
240-31 toroid. I could order one of these, but it would not arrive until next 
week. I'm under the gun to get my antenna project done this week. I'll come to 
you.  Let me know at k5...@arrl.com or check my phone on the roster.   
   73, JP, K5JPP  
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Re: [BVARC] Low Earth Orbit Visualization | LeoLabs

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 zooming in, seems 20%-30% of them are Starlinks
On Thursday, November 4, 2021, 07:45:49 AM CDT, Larry Riendeau via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Those of you interested in what is above is in space May find this to be of 
interest. 


https://platform.leolabs.space/visualization?utm_campaign=mb_medium=newsletter_source=morning_brew





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Re: [BVARC] “Plastic” Mast

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Check out MGS:
Fiberglass Push-Up Masts


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I've gotten one of their pole kits. Their MK-2-std appears to fit your 
described need.

On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 09:57:50 AM CDT, JP Pritchard via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 There's fiberglass and carbon fiber with the later apparently much tougher 
than the other.

JP, k5JPP
> On 10/25/2021 11:35 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC  wrote:
> 
>  
> What does anybody recommend by way of a plastic or PVC or composite pole to 
> replace a 10 foot, 1.5” conduit that I am using on my roof for a mast? I feel 
> like the metal conduit will interfere with the Offset Dipole which has the 
> Balun connected to it. I want something that will hold up to the weather for 
> several years. I don’t want to spend a fortune on it. 
> Mark 
> N5PRD 
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Re: [BVARC] CB SS Whips

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 A Wolf River Coil can be used with a 102" whip for multi-band use:
Wolf River Coils


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On Monday, October 18, 2021, 03:22:54 PM CDT, Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
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  The standard formula for calculating ground plane length in feet is 234/f 
where f = frequency in MHz. CB is 27 MHz so 234/27 = 8.67 feet. 

The 9 foot whip was a standard for Citizens Band radio.
By trimming it, it will work on 10 meters.
234 / 28.5 = 8.2 feet of about 98.4 inches
MikeN5VCX
On Monday, October 18, 2021, 03:03:01 PM CDT, Jeffrey Carson via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  Holy cow thats a big whip! 1/4 wave of what?
On Monday, October 18, 2021, 01:16:33 PM CDT, Joseph Benoit via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Hey.  Looking for a couple of those full-length (1/4 wave 102", 108" or 
whatever) for simple-installation dipole for new YL ham.  Anyone have one or 
more of these tucked up in shed somewhere?
73'sJoe Benoit
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[BVARC] Museum Ships - Work Week Nov. 7th-13th

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Associated with the work week below - we're hoping to gather up a few 
BVARCians, as a separate crew, to help with getting the Cavalla HF antenna 
operational.If interested in the Cavalla antenna effort, for this November 
event, contact me.
73MarkK5MGJ

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

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

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

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

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

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Re: [BVARC] Fw: Upcoming volunteer workday at Galveston Naval Museum 4 September

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Thanks for checking in, much appreciated.
Cheers,MarkK5MGJ
On Thursday, September 2, 2021, 09:55:45 AM CDT, Scott Medbury via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Unfortunately I will not be able to attend anything in September due to 
commitments made by others requiring my time.
Scott
On Fri, Aug 27, 2021, 11:27 AM mark janzer via BVARC  wrote:

 We're planning on participating in the general museum workday, on Saturday 
September 4th.This is not radio related, though we'll be planning a radio 
activation for later in September.
I'll be going to help out on the 4th, let me know if you, as a BVARC member, 
would also be interested in helping.
73Mark JanzerK5MGJ
   - Forwarded Message - From: Brian Abugel 
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2021, 
09:03:49 PM CDTSubject: Upcoming volunteer workday at Galveston Naval Museum 4 
September
  
Good evening All,
 
  
 
We are planning another volunteer workday at the Museum on Saturday, 4 
September.  
 
  
 
I’m happy to report that our conex boxes are in place and are ready to have the 
roof put over the shop space.
 
 
 
Pending number of volunteers, other upcoming projects are:
 
  
 
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Interior – Poor weather for painting outside
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   - Assemble roof trusses
   - Building shelving for tool and material storage
 
  
 
Stewart

   - Continue Clean, Prep, Rust treat main weather deck
 
Cavalla

   - Clean, Prep, Rust treat outer hull/ bow section
   - Painting the Port side of the Cavalla
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   - Clean the passageways
   - Prep interior compartments in main superstructure (aft of crew heads)
   - Paint the interior of the bridge
   - Paint the passageways
   - Pressure washing
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As usual, food and camaraderie will be provided!
 
  
 
I hope you can join us!
 
  
 
Brian Abugel
 
Chairman & CEO
 
Cavalla Historical Foundation
 
brian.abu...@cavallahistoricalfoundation.org
 
346-220-7827
 
  
 
www.galvestonnavalmuseum.com
 
  
   
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[BVARC] GQRP annual virtual convention, Sept 4-5

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This weekend!  It's a worldwide event, speakers from UK, US, India and New 
Zealand.About 700 currently registered to attend.
Free to GQRP members:
GQRP Club - Low Power Amateur Radio


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[BVARC] Fw: Upcoming volunteer workday at Galveston Naval Museum 4 September

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Just a reminder for those interested in helping out at the Naval Museum 
(generally non-radio).Muster is about 9am.
73MarkK5MGJ
   - Forwarded Message - From: Brian Abugel 
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2021, 
09:03:49 PM CDTSubject: Upcoming volunteer workday at Galveston Naval Museum 4 
September
  
Good evening All,
 
  
 
We are planning another volunteer workday at the Museum on Saturday, 4 
September.  
 
  
 
I’m happy to report that our conex boxes are in place and are ready to have the 
roof put over the shop space.
 
 
 
Pending number of volunteers, other upcoming projects are:
 
  
 
| 
Exterior – Good weather 
  | 
Interior – Poor weather for painting outside
  |
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   - Assemble roof trusses
   - Building shelving for tool and material storage
 
  
 
Stewart

   - Continue Clean, Prep, Rust treat main weather deck
 
Cavalla

   - Clean, Prep, Rust treat outer hull/ bow section
   - Painting the Port side of the Cavalla
  |
   - Clean the passageways
   - Prep interior compartments in main superstructure (aft of crew heads)
   - Paint the interior of the bridge
   - Paint the passageways
   - Pressure washing
  |


  
 
  
 
As usual, food and camaraderie will be provided!
 
  
 
I hope you can join us!
 
  
 
Brian Abugel
 
Chairman & CEO
 
Cavalla Historical Foundation
 
brian.abu...@cavallahistoricalfoundation.org
 
346-220-7827
 
  
 
www.galvestonnavalmuseum.com
 
  
   
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[BVARC] Fw: Upcoming volunteer workday at Galveston Naval Museum 4 September

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 We're planning on participating in the general museum workday, on Saturday 
September 4th.This is not radio related, though we'll be planning a radio 
activation for later in September.
I'll be going to help out on the 4th, let me know if you, as a BVARC member, 
would also be interested in helping.
73Mark JanzerK5MGJ
   - Forwarded Message - From: Brian Abugel 
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2021, 
09:03:49 PM CDTSubject: Upcoming volunteer workday at Galveston Naval Museum 4 
September
  
Good evening All,
 
  
 
We are planning another volunteer workday at the Museum on Saturday, 4 
September.  
 
  
 
I’m happy to report that our conex boxes are in place and are ready to have the 
roof put over the shop space.
 
 
 
Pending number of volunteers, other upcoming projects are:
 
  
 
| 
Exterior – Good weather 
  | 
Interior – Poor weather for painting outside
  |
|
   - Assemble roof trusses
   - Building shelving for tool and material storage
 
  
 
Stewart

   - Continue Clean, Prep, Rust treat main weather deck
 
Cavalla

   - Clean, Prep, Rust treat outer hull/ bow section
   - Painting the Port side of the Cavalla
  |
   - Clean the passageways
   - Prep interior compartments in main superstructure (aft of crew heads)
   - Paint the interior of the bridge
   - Paint the passageways
   - Pressure washing
  |


  
 
  
 
As usual, food and camaraderie will be provided!
 
  
 
I hope you can join us!
 
  
 
Brian Abugel
 
Chairman & CEO
 
Cavalla Historical Foundation
 
brian.abu...@cavallahistoricalfoundation.org
 
346-220-7827
 
  
 
www.galvestonnavalmuseum.com
 
  
   
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[BVARC] FCC Application Fees Unlikely to Go into Effect Until 2022

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http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-application-fees-unlikely-to-go-into-effect-until-2022

Feel free to forward this to others.
As noted, the $35 increase will be in early 2022, to give time for the FCC to 
gear the ULS web site to collect the fee.
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Re: [BVARC] Net problems

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 "I did see a few people talk about cliques - I do not feel there are cliques, 
it is just people more engrossed with the club and are working towards a goal. 
If you feel there is a clique, go talk to them, maybe that clique has a place 
for you and you will see that it is not a clique but a task force that might 
need your help too."

Thanks Mr. Bonica.
The MSWE task force has openings, and always has. BTW, W1XQ's successful use of 
a Buddistick at MSWE in 2018, influenced subsequent Museum Ship activation 
antenna strategies.

73MarkK5MGJ

On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 03:53:25 PM CDT, Richard Bonica via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 To all,I hate to get tangled in this web, but I have to say this...
     I have been on an off with BVARC for over 10 years at different levels. I 
want to say I have NEVER felt like I was put off or out. As a matter of fact, I 
feel the opposite. As I back out of doing one thing/ interest, BVARC members 
have always pulled me back in and welcomed me. Everyone present and even some 
of our silent keys have welcomed me.
    This is why I am even bringing my son into the club. We need new blood in 
the club and everyone welcomed him during Field Day. Thanks to Jimmy 
especially, he has grown an interest in this hobby/ field. He has even started 
this week to check in to the net on his own before I even get there. He also 
relayed that I was in the area and made sure I was checked in.  As for my 
wanting to help because of members, during Field Day, I was more than happy to 
be there all three days and make sure I did my part as I feel everyone in the 
club tries to do what they can. No one intentionally is rude, we all have a 
part and sometimes we get wrapped up in what we feel is important. This is a 
fact of life and we need to accept others for who they are and for the little 
bumps in the road they may cause unintentionally. We are not perfect and 
everyone is different, let's accept that and integrate that into our team 
functions.
     I did see a few people talk about cliques - I do not feel there are 
cliques, it is just people more engrossed with the club and are working towards 
a goal. If you feel there is a clique, go talk to them, maybe that clique has a 
place for you and you will see that it is not a clique but a task force that 
might need your help too.
     But most of all, let's keep the spirit of Ham Radio up, and help each 
other.  My son was new and everyone he dealt with helped him and we now have 
one more member that will carry on our legacy. We should not only look at the 
way we function as a club, but how we function with the public side too. I was 
once told by Val Rose (Silent Key), that I should get my licence, join BVARC, 
and serve the community. I hope I am doing that and Robert Tarbet (Who I got my 
equipment from) used to serve the community as a Ham, ES, and Chaplin. I hope 
that I am doing what both those silent keys wanted.
Now -- I pose a question to you all   ---   Do you think what YOU are doing is 
what our past Silent Keys wanted??? Because that is what BVARC's Silent Keys 
gave us. A place to help those who can not help themselves, internally and 
externally. 
73 Richard Bonica (KG5YCU)

On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 3:03 PM Jeff Greer via BVARC  wrote:

Surprised and sorry to hear that some feel excluded...  My experience has been 
the exact opposite.  As a newbie ham who had never been on HF, I attended what 
must have been my 3rd or 4th BVARC meeting about 3 years ago, and they happened 
to be doing elections.  Nobody ran for Corresponding Secretary, so I walked up 
to N5VCX as things were winding down and volunteered to do it.  I've been 
knee-deep in BVARC business ever since.  I've never felt ostracized, but I 
guess I didn't wait around for a welcome committee, either...  Maybe that was 
the difference.  I've not seen anybody here intentionally exclude anyone else, 
but perhaps we should be more mindful about being explicitly welcoming.

From: BVARC  on behalf of Eddie Runner via BVARC 

Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 1:53 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org 
Cc: Eddie Runner ; ke5...@sbcglobal.net 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] Net problems Thanks for posting this Ralph... I like the 
CLUB to see when this happens...
When the old guys clique, they do not even notice they are doing it.If they 
dont get complaints they may never notice
as a life member,I hate it when the club is percieved that way..  And I 
probably do it as well sometimes..( i dont know?)
When I joined back in the 80s it was ALWAYS that way...  over the decades it 
hasgotten better...  
Join back up with us and help us to make it better!!!no body knows if you dont 
speak up  (and thanks for that)
Eddie (NU5K)


On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 01:00:25 PM CDT, ke5hdf--- via BVARC 
 wrote:

The comments made about how the net control operator made people fell not 
welcome mirrors my experiences with BVARC on general over the years.  The club 
behavior. Has been .Very strong 

Re: [BVARC] Soliciting spare parts for a sight impaired Ham

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

Let me know the response. I may be able to fill in the blanks.
73
Mark
K5MGJ 

> On Jul 26, 2021, at 10:13 PM, Mark Brantana via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> We are looking some spare parts that someone may have available. Some of our 
> Hams are putting together a 2-m antenna for a sight impaired Ham in our club. 
> We need two sections of coax (at least 12ft and at least 18ft) and an antenna.
> 
> The objective is to go 12 ft to a pass-through board on his porch and the 18 
> ft coax to travel to antenna up a nearby tree. We prefer the coax with 
> connectors. The antenna type is open, but I was thinking of making a ladder 
> line j-pole, unless someone has something better. 
> 
> I know he will appreciate the help since he currently has very weak coverage 
> on a handy-talky. (Come to think of it, he could probably stand a better 
> station radio, but this is highly optional.)
> 
> I will be glad to pick up donated parts.
> 
> 73
> Mark
> N5PRD
> 
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[BVARC] July Adventure Radio Sprint - W5ACM (SK)

[mark janzer via BVARC]

I didn't see this until this morning:


The July 2021 Spartan Sprint is being held in memory of ARS's great friend,
Andy Mac Allister, W5ACM (SK) who died May 19. He was a longtime supporter
of the Adventure Radio Society and a superb QRP'er and CW operator. Andy
was frequently top scorer in the Skinny division of the contest.

Myron Schaffer, WVØH, suggested this Sprint dedication - a wonderful idea,
indeed. For this month, all Sprinters are urged to use the letters ACM in
place of RST. "UR ACM is 589," for example. With Andy's call sign suffix
being flashed across North America tonight, Monday evening, July 5, we will
tip our hat to him for an amateur radio career so well done.

For full details on ARS's Spartan Sprints, visit the ARS website at:
http://www.ARSqrp.blogspot.com .
Sprint rules are at the top of the page.

TNX in advance for your ongoing support, and happy long July 4th weekend.

72 and 73,

Richard

Richard Fisher, KI6SN
Co-founder, the Adventure Radio Society
Riverside, CA
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Re: [BVARC] Where is field day?

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Check out BVARC.org  the location is stated there:

Duhacsek Park

17034 Old Richmond Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77498 (Old Richmond at Voss)


On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 04:59:21 PM CDT, Theresa via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 If you ever went out to a Field Day that was a house turned park, it's that 
location.

Theresa Williams KE5MUX 

On Monday, June 7, 2021, 8:10:15 PM CDT, Martin Blaise via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 I saw the schedule flier but is the location at the same park or another spot? 
Thanks 
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[BVARC] NO GO - Re: Museum Ships Weekend Event - 2021

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 We've made a no-go decision based on the weather and the resulting disrupting 
QRN. 
We're planning on going out later in the summer to work on the Cavalla antenna 
as well as activate the radio room on both boats for the public to see.
Stay safe through this wet weekend.
I'll be back in touch in a few weeks to plan a work day.
73Mark JanzerK5MGJ

On Friday, May 21, 2021, 09:11:14 AM CDT, mark janzer  
wrote:  
 
 As some of you may have seen, the annual Museum Ships Weekend (MSWE) is June 
4th to the 6th. 
The historic ships at Seawolf Park on Pelican Island in Galveston will come to 
life as part of an annual worldwide event commemorating their service. This 
year, BVARC will be hosting MSWE in the radio room of the destroyer escort, the 
USS Stewart. 
BVARC members as well as visiting amateur radio operators (all pre-registered 
w/BVARC) will be on the air from the Stewart and communicating with the 70+ 
other historic vessels in the United States and around the world. Due to the 
unique situation of Seawolf Park having the USS Cavalla at the same location, 
any contact will provide an extra claimed ship QSO contact. We'll also have a 
2nd station for the SS Selma (a WW1, concrete hulled merchant class tanker).
During MSWE, the public (fee to enter museum required) may come and visit the 
operators during the weekend, observing the contacts being made. The schedule 
for the weekend will begin on Friday afternoon and end early Sunday afternoon. 
Two operating positions are planned with SSB and CW modes available. PSK may be 
also be used during the weekend if enough operators are available. The schedule 
break down is:
Per the MSWE site: The event begins June 5th z(UTC) to June 6th 2359z(UTC) 
- Which for local time on Pelican Island is 7pm Friday to 6:59pm Sunday. Set-up 
5 pm Friday (Set-up may take longer but hopefully a station will be operating 
by 7 pm)Operating time 7pm Saturday to 1pm Sunday (depending on conditions)Tear 
down 1 pm to 3 pm Sunday Operators (and only scheduled 
operators) volunteering for the overnight shift will be able to stay within the 
museum grounds after public hours.
Tentatively the 2m talk-in frequency will be 146.940, minus offset, 167.9 tone. 
The main meal Saturday evening will be as traditionally catered by Leon's World 
Famous BBQ (unless there is a crew mutiny demanding otherwise).
To sign-up for a shift(s), bring equipment, volunteer for set-up or tear down 
or just obtain more information contact me, Mark Janzer, K5MGJ at 
k5...@yahoo.com. I'll be sending out an organizational email shortly to those 
that have already signed up, and those that respond to this email (off list 
please). The Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club is grateful for the enthusiastic 
support of the Cavalla Historical Foundation, Galveston Naval Museum and the 
Galveston Park Board of Trustees for their permission to be aboard the vessels 
and the use of the park facilities. We look forward to continued future 
activity and expansion of BVARC’s involvement of MSWE. This involvement allows 
us, in our own way, to honor those who served their country at sea and to 
support Galveston Parks.
73MarkK5MGJ
  
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Re: [BVARC] HAM RADIO NIGHT at the SKEETERS - Update

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 For us it'd be cheap food and beer, on a thursday in July, two tickets likely.
73MarkK5MGJ
On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, 07:57:14 AM CDT, Scott Medbury via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
 

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.

  

  

73 de Scott KD5FBA

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Re: [BVARC] Ham Radio Night with the Sugar Land Skeeters

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

Same as Mike’s response, but first base line for shade from the sun.

 73
Mark
K5MGJ 

> On May 29, 2021, at 8:44 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Ditto.  RH
> 
> Sent from my i-Thingamajig
> 
>> On May 28, 2021, at 9:16 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC  wrote:
>> 
>> 1. Weekend - Sunday game is good for me
>> 2. Food included
>> 3. Not that close
>> 4. Third base line
>> 5. Handicap seating not needed
>> 6. Parking included
>> 
>> MIke
>> N5VCX
>> 
>> On Friday, May 28, 2021, 08:36:38 PM CDT, Scott Medbury via BVARC 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Well sports fans, once again I am going to try to put together our annual 
>> "Ham Radio Night at the Sugar Land Skeeters".
>> 
>> Now that baseball is back, the Skeeters are the AAA affiliate of the Astros. 
>> The level of play is better and the players are better and younger. 
>> Excitement is there!
>> 
>> Now as I work on this event I need your input. Please answer these questions.
>> 
>> 1. Do you prefer a weekday or weekend game?Weekday games are a little less 
>> costly and less crowded .
>> 
>> 2 Would you want a hotdog, chips and soda included? Or not?
>> 
>> 3. How close to home plate? Influences price. 
>> 
>> 4. First or third base line?
>> 
>> 5. Handicap seating? 
>> 
>> 6. Would you want parking included or not? Advance paid parking is $5 and 
>> upon arrival is $10.
>> 
>> There are NO Wednesday games.
>> 
>> Please respond off the reflector to:
>> kd5...@gmail.com . If you want, you may leave a message on my special number 
>> 832-779-1426. (832) 779-1HAM.
>> 
>> Hope to hear from you soon.
>> 
>> 
>> 73 de Scott KD5FBA
>> kd5...@gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
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>> 
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>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Lightning Strike Prevention

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Careful, if Martin Jue at MFJ gets wind of that, the mug will get a model 
number and he'll sell them as a super duty ceramic lightning arrestor for 59.95.
On Thursday, May 27, 2021, 09:39:34 AM CDT, Jeffrey Carson via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  Now I know what to do with all the free MFJ coffee mugs i got at Dayton 2019!
On Thursday, May 27, 2021, 04:47:38 AM CDT, JP Pritchard via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
   Great post, Douglas. Glad to see you here.       JP, k5JPP  
  On 05/26/2021 9:46 PM Douglas Kimpel via BVARC  wrote:       
 05/20/2013 
See website for details on how to get QSLs and Certificates.
 
May 20-May 26, 2300Z-2200Z, W9IMS, Indianapolis, IN. Indianapolis Motor 
Speedway Amateur Radio Club. 21.350 14.245 7.240 3.840. Certificate & QSL. IMS 
ARC, PO Box 30954, Indianapolis, IN 46230. w9ims.org
           
Douglas Kimpel
 
Chief Engineer 
 
KKHT, KNTH
 
Houston, Texas
 
713-206-2146 Cell
 
713-260-6129 Office
   From: BVARC  on behalf of Douglas Kimpel 
via BVARC 
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 9:18 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Douglas Kimpel 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Lightning Strike Prevention    Hey All,        I'm new 
to the club!  Lightening report from a long time ago!       I was able to make 
a good 80/160-meter dipole with the help of my former father-in-law WF5W 
(Silent Key) back in 2001. We were able to put the antenna 60 feet into the 
trees and it was fantastic!  Had a storm come in while I was doing some early 
weekend chores.   The power shut down briefly and at the same time I heard the 
thunderclap!        Lightning struck the east pine tree of the antenna span! 
The Lightening did a good job of removing the tree's bark it then jumped over 
the nylon rope and destroyed the ceramic insulator, vaporized 3 feet of the 
antenna copper, and destroyed the home-made coil ( I think I have the burned 
coil still, Looking).        The main strike was on the Pine tree, but a feeder 
strike found my phone line and house ground at the same time.        Lost the 
following!         One great antenna and its mounting point!    All land line 
phones and an answering machine!    One brand knew refrigerator!        MY Ten 
Tec Omni D survived as I had disconnected the feed line just before the storm 
and place the cable in a ceramic coffee cup.  The PL259 did not survive the 
strike at the ceramic coffee cup end and at the ballast!                    
       
Douglas Kimpel
 
Chief Engineer 
 
KKHT, KNTH
 
Houston, Texas
 
713-206-2146 Cell
 
713-260-6129 Office
   From: BVARC  on behalf of Ron Bosch via 
BVARC 
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 7:46 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Ron Bosch 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Lightning Strike Prevention     Keith,   Did you also 
lose your TV's and other electronics?  Did you lose any transceivers not 
connected to your mains?  The fact is that a lightning strike on or very near 
your house is going to impress current on any antenna system, or analogue 
thereof, in the near field, and the amount of energy carried by that antenna 
system is directly proportional to wire length to that antenna or antenna 
analogue.  The largest antenna analogue in our houses is the wiring system of 
the house itself, and a residential ground, while being a good short path, is 
not usually very efficient compared to the ground system of a commercial 
building or a broadcast tower.  That being said, the odds of taking such a hit 
are small by ground area and reduced exponentially by the relative heights of 
the surroundings.  The object lesson being that if you have the highest thing 
in large square footage connected electrically to your equipment, you are 
increasing your odds of a strike significantly.  Unfortunately, the best thing 
for getting a great signal on radio is the worst thing to do for protecting 
yourself from lightning strikes, which makes perfect sense if you realize that 
we are in the hobby of taking a small powered sine wave electrical signal from 
the atmosphere and responding to it using a slightly higher powered electrical 
sine wave :-)  The folks of us that do that most efficiently are the most 
likely to be the victims of the fact that the system is, by definition, very 
good at attracting a tens billion times higher potential static DC capacitive 
discharge.       Ron   KE4DRF   
   On Wed, May 26, 2021 at 7:16 PM Keith Dutson via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org> 
wrote:  
    Some useful info in this post, but shows lack of facts.  For example, 
it is well known and documented that lightning can strike from cloud to ground 
and vice versa.       My station has been damaged by lightning several times.  
The worst damage was in May, 2019, when a large bolt struck my 150 foot tower.  
This was witnessed by my daughter and her husband who were outside at the time. 
 The station furniture in the shack was being moved at that time and there were 
no antennas connected.  However, all units were 

Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend Event - 2021

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 OK, and you are on the list.  I'll have more coordination in a few days. I'm 
meeting with the museum today to cover some of the details.
On Friday, May 21, 2021, 10:48:27 AM CDT, Chris Luppens via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  Mark, hope you have me on list for Saturday.  I can come early. We are moving 
the end of June and we are downsizing so I have a lot to handle at home or else 
would come Friday and Sunday. 

Chris Luppens



On May 21, 2021, at 9:11 AM, mark janzer via BVARC  wrote:



As some of you may have seen, the annual Museum Ships Weekend (MSWE) is June 
4th to the 6th. 
The historic ships at Seawolf Park on Pelican Island in Galveston will come to 
life as part of an annual worldwide event commemorating their service. This 
year, BVARC will be hosting MSWE in the radio room of the destroyer escort, the 
USS Stewart. 
BVARC members as well as visiting amateur radio operators (all pre-registered 
w/BVARC) will be on the air from the Stewart and communicating with the 70+ 
other historic vessels in the United States and around the world. Due to the 
unique situation of Seawolf Park having the USS Cavalla at the same location, 
any contact will provide an extra claimed ship QSO contact. We'll also have a 
2nd station for the SS Selma (a WW1, concrete hulled merchant class tanker).
During MSWE, the public (fee to enter museum required) may come and visit the 
operators during the weekend, observing the contacts being made. The schedule 
for the weekend will begin on Friday afternoon and end early Sunday afternoon. 
Two operating positions are planned with SSB and CW modes available. PSK may be 
also be used during the weekend if enough operators are available. The schedule 
break down is:
Per the MSWE site: The event begins June 5th z(UTC) to June 6th 2359z(UTC) 
- Which for local time on Pelican Island is 7pm Friday to 6:59pm Sunday. Set-up 
5 pm Friday (Set-up may take longer but hopefully a station will be operating 
by 7 pm)Operating time 7pm Saturday to 1pm Sunday (depending on conditions)Tear 
down 1 pm to 3 pm Sunday Operators (and only scheduled 
operators) volunteering for the overnight shift will be able to stay within the 
museum grounds after public hours.
Tentatively the 2m talk-in frequency will be 146.940, minus offset, 167.9 tone. 
The main meal Saturday evening will be as traditionally catered by Leon's World 
Famous BBQ (unless there is a crew mutiny demanding otherwise).
To sign-up for a shift(s), bring equipment, volunteer for set-up or tear down 
or just obtain more information contact me, Mark Janzer, K5MGJ at 
k5...@yahoo.com. I'll be sending out an organizational email shortly to those 
that have already signed up, and those that respond to this email (off list 
please). The Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club is grateful for the enthusiastic 
support of the Cavalla Historical Foundation, Galveston Naval Museum and the 
Galveston Park Board of Trustees for their permission to be aboard the vessels 
and the use of the park facilities. We look forward to continued future 
activity and expansion of BVARC’s involvement of MSWE. This involvement allows 
us, in our own way, to honor those who served their country at sea and to 
support Galveston Parks.
73MarkK5MGJ

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Re: [BVARC] Saturday May 22nd - Training Session (programming analog and DMR HTs)

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Last Call!


On Wed, May 19, 2021 at 12:28 PM mark janzer via BVARC  wrote:

This month's session, at the Bayland Park Community Center, will be centered 
around programming your HT.
"Programming your HT" -- Rick Broussard, N5KJNBayland Park  6400 Bissonnet at 9 
AM Community Center (check the marker board in the Center for the room location)
This is to show new hams points on programming handhelds, whether analog or 
digital. This is not meant for the instructor to program your radio for you.   
You will need to bring the following:
The Handheld radio that you are needing to programA charged batteryThe 
programming cableA laptop computer with Chirp programming software loaded on it.
Facemasks still required.
Let me know if you plan to attend, so we can get a head count.

73MarkK5MGJ

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[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend Event - 2021

[mark janzer via BVARC]

As some of you may have seen, the annual Museum Ships Weekend (MSWE) is June 
4th to the 6th. 
The historic ships at Seawolf Park on Pelican Island in Galveston will come to 
life as part of an annual worldwide event commemorating their service. This 
year, BVARC will be hosting MSWE in the radio room of the destroyer escort, the 
USS Stewart. 
BVARC members as well as visiting amateur radio operators (all pre-registered 
w/BVARC) will be on the air from the Stewart and communicating with the 70+ 
other historic vessels in the United States and around the world. Due to the 
unique situation of Seawolf Park having the USS Cavalla at the same location, 
any contact will provide an extra claimed ship QSO contact. We'll also have a 
2nd station for the SS Selma (a WW1, concrete hulled merchant class tanker).
During MSWE, the public (fee to enter museum required) may come and visit the 
operators during the weekend, observing the contacts being made. The schedule 
for the weekend will begin on Friday afternoon and end early Sunday afternoon. 
Two operating positions are planned with SSB and CW modes available. PSK may be 
also be used during the weekend if enough operators are available. The schedule 
break down is:
Per the MSWE site: The event begins June 5th z(UTC) to June 6th 2359z(UTC) 
- Which for local time on Pelican Island is 7pm Friday to 6:59pm Sunday. Set-up 
5 pm Friday (Set-up may take longer but hopefully a station will be operating 
by 7 pm)Operating time 7pm Saturday to 1pm Sunday (depending on conditions)Tear 
down 1 pm to 3 pm Sunday Operators (and only scheduled 
operators) volunteering for the overnight shift will be able to stay within the 
museum grounds after public hours.
Tentatively the 2m talk-in frequency will be 146.940, minus offset, 167.9 tone. 
The main meal Saturday evening will be as traditionally catered by Leon's World 
Famous BBQ (unless there is a crew mutiny demanding otherwise).
To sign-up for a shift(s), bring equipment, volunteer for set-up or tear down 
or just obtain more information contact me, Mark Janzer, K5MGJ at 
k5...@yahoo.com. I'll be sending out an organizational email shortly to those 
that have already signed up, and those that respond to this email (off list 
please). The Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club is grateful for the enthusiastic 
support of the Cavalla Historical Foundation, Galveston Naval Museum and the 
Galveston Park Board of Trustees for their permission to be aboard the vessels 
and the use of the park facilities. We look forward to continued future 
activity and expansion of BVARC’s involvement of MSWE. This involvement allows 
us, in our own way, to honor those who served their country at sea and to 
support Galveston Parks.
73MarkK5MGJ

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[BVARC] Saturday May 22nd - Training Session (programming analog and DMR HTs)

[mark janzer via BVARC]

This month's session, at the Bayland Park Community Center, will be centered 
around programming your HT.
"Programming your HT" -- Rick Broussard, N5KJNBayland Park  6400 Bissonnet at 9 
AM Community Center (check the marker board in the Center for the room location)
This is to show new hams points on programming handhelds, whether analog or 
digital. This is not meant for the instructor to program your radio for you.   
You will need to bring the following:
The Handheld radio that you are needing to programA charged batteryThe 
programming cableA laptop computer with Chirp programming software loaded on it.
Facemasks still required.
Let me know if you plan to attend, so we can get a head count.

73MarkK5MGJ

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Re: [BVARC] Another ship for MSWE in the Galveston Area.

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

I’m currently coordinating with the Ships, on BVARCs participation for this 
years event. If members are interested, let me know as there will be limited 
space and likely no overnighting on the ships. Camping (sleeping in vehicles) 
in Seawolf park is not permitted.

73
Mark
K5MGJ 


> On May 18, 2021, at 10:01 PM, rodney martinez via BVARC  
> wrote:
> Dominic,
> 
> I would like to do the weekend thing on the Seawolf.  I was a Navy 
> Electricians Mate on USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier.  I can bring a sleeping 
> bag for overnighting, and maybe even MRE's to eat for a bunch of us.
> 
> I am 62 and would like the nostalgia alone, Sir
> 
> Rodney Martinez
> sota...@yahoo.com email
> 832-423-5640 cell
> NK5Q Ham Callsign
> 
> 73'
> Rod
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
> 
> On Tue, May 18, 2021 at 18:55, Dominic Mazoch via BVARC
>  wrote:
> Get to you.  Got a zoom mtg.
> 
> 
> Dominic Mazoch
> 
> -- Original Message --
> From: Matt Cenatiempo via BVARC 
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: Matt Cenatiempo 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Another ship for MSWE in the Galveston Area.
> Date: Tue, 18 May 2021 17:59:33 -0500
> 
> Dominic,
> 
> How does one get involved with the Elissa for MSWE?  I won’t be able to do 
> anything this year, but would like to next year.  
> 
> R. Matt Cenatiempo 
> KC5RIL
> 
> From my iPad 
> 
> > On May 18, 2021, at 3:19 PM, Dominic Mazoch via BVARC  
> > wrote:
> > 
> > OK, good news
> > 
> > There will be a 4th ship on and near the Island that wil be on the air for 
> > MSWE.
> > 
> > N5E ELISSA will be on the air during daylight only Sat and Sun.  We plan to 
> > be on 40 and 20.
> > 
> > Should there be some 2m freq the TX City, BVARC and ELISSA teams can use to 
> > prevent interference?
> > 
> > Also my plans have changed.  Come down Friday, help set up at Seawolf.  
> > Sleep on sub.  Leave about 8AM to activate N5E.  Teturn and repeat Sat to 
> > Sunday morning.
> > 
> > 73.  And hopr HF opens up.
> > 
> > 
> > Dominic Mazoch
> > 
> > 
> > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
> > 
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Re: [BVARC] PL259 to SMA male connector

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

Try JPM Supply, too.

> On May 13, 2021, at 12:25 PM, Mike Lambert via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I thought I would try this before going to mail order to find just one 
> connector.
> 
> I need a PL259 to SMA male connector. If someone has one to sell, I can pick 
> it up and pay cash.
> 
> Thanks and 73s
> 
> Mike
> KI5PIY
> 
> 
> 
> 
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[BVARC] Museum Ships Coordination meeting - was tonight (postponed)

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Due to a variety of things, we'll have to slip the coordination meeting along 
to a later date/time.If you are interested in participating in MSWE (June 4-6) 
let me know.
73MarkK5MGJ
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Re: [BVARC] Updated Radio Frequency Exposure Rules Become Effective on May 3

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 
Can You Cook A Hotdog With Ham Radio? - YouTube

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Can You Cook A Hotdog With Ham Radio?


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This is not meant to diminish the importance of RF safety, but it is an 
interesting experiment.
73MarkK5MGJ


On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 09:29:41 AM CDT, Chris Heustis via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Philippe,
This is big news.  Thanks for the update!
'73Chris HeustisW5GX
On Tue, Apr 13, 2021 at 1:51 PM K5BOU via BVARC  wrote:


 

https://qrznow.com/updated-radio-frequency-exposure-rules-become-effective-on-may-3/?fbclid=IwAR3y6_5VOnVtyLds8hm4IBzuhBCRL8nDkdcyfhmDftBmKfPHwSIfX6cDNIk



K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont

Houston|Texas|USA|

 https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/

 



 

 

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[BVARC] Fw: Big List of Ham gear estate sale

[mark janzer via BVARC]

  Updated list of items from SK estate - in Austin.Contact K5BCQ, Kees Talen at 
512-258-4282 or windy10...@juno.com

| 

STEVE's K4MMG EQUIPMENT 03-07-21 | TYPE | ASKING | DESCRIPTION |
|  |  |  |   |
|  |  |  |  |
| BAOFENG UV-X4 DUAL BAND | HT TRANSCEIVER | $30 | BOX, MANUAL, CHARGER, 
NEW PRICE $65 |
| ATLAS 45 METER | LCR | $70 | NEW PRICE $130, IN BOX WITH MANUAL, LOOKS 
NEW |
| JETSTREAM JT-270MH | MOBILE TRANSCEIVER | $80 | IN BOX, MANUAL, 2M/70CM 
DUAL BAND,NEW $180 |
| IMD METER |   | $50  | BY KK7UQ |
| NUE-PSK DIGITAL MODEM | MODEM | $100  | NEW PRICE $200 |
| MFJ -247 | ANTENNA ANALYZER | $85 | WELL USED, WITH EXTERNAL POWER CABLE |
| BIRD 43 WATTMETER | WATTMETER | $150  | SERIAL#222K, PEAK DET CKT (NOT 
CONNECTED), 2 BLANK SLUGS, 4240 CONN. |
| BIRD 43 WATTMETER | WATTMETER | $100  | NO SLUGS, BROKEN GLASS, 
SERIAL#213K, 4240 CONN. |
| BIRD 43 WATTMETER | WATTMETER | $125  | NO SLUGS, SERIAL#68K, "N" CONN. |
| BIRD 43 WATTMETER | WATTMETER | $125  | ONE BLANK SLUG, SERIAL#30K, "N" 
CONN. |
| BIRD 2.5W, 95-150MHZ SLUG | WATTMETER SLUG | $30  |  |
| BIRD 5W, 400-1000MHZ SLUG | WATTMETER SLUG | $30  |  |
| BIRD 10W, 200-500MHZ SLUG | WATTMETER SLUG | $30  |  |
| BIRD 25W, 100-250MHZ SLUG | WATTMETER SLUG | $40  |  |
| BIRD 25W, 400-1000MHZ SLUG | WATTMETER SLUG | $30  |  |
| BIRD 50W, 2-30MHZ SLUG | WATTMETER SLUG | $75  |  |
| BIRD 50W, 50-125MHZ SLUG | WATTMETER SLUG | $60  |  |
| BIRD 100W, 25-60MHZ SLUG | WATTMETER SLUG | $40  |  |
| BIRD 100W, 200-500MHZ SLUG | WATTMETER SLUG | $40  |  |
| BIRD 250W, 100-250MHZ SLUG | WATTMETER SLUG | $50  |  |
| BIRD 275W, 275-450MHZ SLUG | WATTMETER SLUG | $30  |  |
| BIRD 500W, 2-30MHZ SLUG | WATTMETER SLUG | $75  |  |
| BIRD PEAK DETECTOR CIRCUIT | WATTMETER | $35  | PEAK DETECTOR ADD-ON WITH 
2X AND 5X SWITCH, NICE BOARD |
| ORIGINAL BIRD SLUG BOX | MISC | $30  | HOLDS 12 SLUGS |
| WOUXUN KG-UV8D | HT TRANSCEIVER | $65  | NEW PRICE $130, "TO-GO" BOX, 
CHARGER, ANTENNA, REMOTE MIC, MANUAL |
| MFJ949C VERSATUNER 2 | ANTENNA TUNER | $60  | WELL USED |
| ELECRAFT KX3 | TRANSCEIVER | $900  | NEW PRICE $1500, W/DESK STAND, ATU, 
HEATSINK, FACEPLATE, EXCELLENT CONDX. |
| HARDROCK 50 | AMPLIFIER | $120  | NEW PRICE $300 |
| WOUXUN KG-UVD1T | HT TRANSCEIVER | $80 | IN NICE “TO GO” BOX, MANUAL, 
CHARGER, NEW PRICE $110 |
| MAHA MH-A302 | DUAL BAND AMPLIFIER | $35 | 146/450 HT DOCKING STATION AND 
AMPLIFIER, 5W OUT |
| MFJ-9232 | QRP LOOP TUNER | $30  | NEW $70 |
| COMET CAA-500 | ANTENNA ANALYZER | $180      |  NEW PRICE $390, LIKE NEW IN 
CARRYING CASE |
| DCSS 48 CLEAR HEAR | SPEAKER | $25 | NICE CONDITION |
| ISOTRON LOOP ANTENNA | ANTENNA | $120  |  NEW PRICE $230 |
| OUTBACKER STYLE HF ANTENNA | ANTENNA | $60 | GERMAN ? CLONE |
| BAOFENG UV-5X3 TRIBAND | HT TRANSCEIVER | $90  | BOX, MANUAL, CHARGER, 
LOOKS NEW |
| BAOFENG UV-5R V2+ | HT TRANSCEIVER | $60 | BOX, MANUAL, CHARGER, LOOKS 
NEW |
| BC221 WWII SIGNAL GENERATOR | SIGNAL GENERATOR | $25  | HAS INTERNAL 
POWER SUPPLY, CORRECT MANUAL |
| BOX OF MISC COAX CABLES | COAX | $60 |  |
| BOX OF SMALLER MISC COAX CABLES | COAX | $50 |  |
| SMALL BOX OF COAX CONNECTORS | COAX | $30 |  |
| ANTENNA COAX SWITCH 1X3 | ANTENNA | $15 |  |
| MFJ-910 BALUN/UNBAL 4:1 CURRENT | ANTENNA | $25      | NEW PRICE $40, 200W |
| PALOMAR RX NOISE BRIDGE | ANTENNA | $25 |  |
| MFJ-903 6M TUNER | TUNER | $15 |  |
| 10W SMART DUMMY LOAD  | MISC | $10 | FROM MIDNIGHTSCIENCE.COM |
| ALINCO ELH-230G | AMPLIFIER | $60 | 2M LINEAR |
| RADIO SHACK HTX-212 | MOBILE TRANSCEIVER | $45 | WITH MIC, EXTERNAL 
CLEARTONE SPEAKER |
| DUAL KEYS, IAMBIC AND STRAIGHT | KEY | $60 | CLASSIC PADDLES AND STRAIGHT 
KEY COMBINATION, MAGNETIC BASE |
|  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |
|  CURT's W4QBU EQUIPMENT COMPLETE |   TYPE |   ASKING |    
  DESCRIPTION |
|  |  |  |  |
| KENWOOD TS-830S | TRANSCEIVER | $450 | WITH MICROPHONE (BELOW), VERY 
CLEAN |
| KENWOOD MC-50 DESK MIC | MICROPHONE |  |  |
| YAESU VX-1R | HT TRANSCEIVER | $50 | WITH BOX, CHARGER, MANUAL,NEW PRICE 
$100 |
| YAESU VX-170 | HT TRANSCEIVER | $60 | WITH BOX, CHARGER, MANUAL, NEW 
PRICE $140 |
| YAESU FT1500M | MOBILE TRANSCEIVER | $100 | WITH BOX, CABLES, MICROPHONE, 
MANUAL, NEW PRICE $230 |
| NUE-PSK DIGITAL MODEM | MODEM | $75 | NEW PRICE $200 |






  
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Re: [BVARC] Frys

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Darn, they had the cheapest prices on stone wave microwave egg cookers...
:(
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 09:12:15 AM CST, Christopher Boone via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
 They are closed as of this morning according to the website
:(
ChrisWB5ITT 
On Wed, Feb 24, 2021, 9:07 AM John Mechura via BVARC  wrote:

As you say, no surprise, they're just following Radio Shack's lead.  

John, KI5HOC

On Wed, Feb 24, 2021 at 8:53 AM JP Pritchard via BVARC  wrote:

No surprise. Frys is closing all of its locations nationwide. 

K5JPP, JP

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[BVARC] Fw: Galveston Naval Museum Workday - 13 February

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 If you have availability to help out at the ships, here is another notice from 
the Museum.
If you do go, please let them know that you're from BVARC.
73MarkK5MGJ

   - Forwarded Message - From: Brian Abugel 
To: Brian Abugel 
Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 
10:24:04 PM CSTSubject: Galveston Naval Museum Workday - 13 February
 
Good evening All,
 
  
 
The upcoming workday for 13 Feb is still on.  The weather will not likely be 
conducive to painting.  (Needs to be above 55 F)
 
  
 
However, there is still plenty to do, please see the general project list below.
 
  
 
Given the amount of interior work we will be doing, can I please get a 
headcount if you plan to attend?
 
  
 
I will send the final duty roster and schedule Thursday evening.
 
  
 
Thank you and look forward to seeing you aboard.
 
  
 
  
 
| 
Stewart
  | 
Cavalla
  |
|
   - Cleaning of passageways and compartments
   - Continue cleaning the bridge/
 
Polish brass and associated brightwork

   - Prep, Rust treat the O-2 deck of the wheelhouse
   - Patch holes in the O-1 Deck
   - Treat rust where the superstructure and O-1 deck meet
   - Seal the A/C fixtures
   - General cleaning and pressure washing
 
  
  |
   - Clean the passageways and compartments
   - Polish brass and associated brightwork
   - Remove excess berthing racks in Torpedo rooms
   - Pressure washing
  |





 
Brian Abugel
 
President
 
Cavalla Historical Foundation
 
brian.abu...@cavallahistoricalfoundation.org
 
346-220-7827
 
  
 
www.galvestonnavalmuseum.com
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
From: Brian Abugel 
Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 9:54 PM
To: Brian Abugel 
Subject: Galveston Naval Museum Workday - 13 February
 
  
 
Good evening All,
 
  
 
The next workday at the museum will be Saturday, 13 February.  
 
Upcoming projects are:
 
  
 
| 
Exterior – Good weather for painting
  | 
Interior – Poor weather for painting outside
  |
|
   - Clean, Prep, Rust treat the O-2 deck of the wheelhouse
   - Paint Vertical Surfaces
   
   - Vents
   - Bulkheads
   - Splinter Shields of AA guns
   
   - Paint the bow of the Cavalla
   - Patch holes in the O-1 Deck
   - Treat rust where the superstructure and O-1 deck meet
   - Seal the A/C fixtures
   - General cleaning and pressure washing
 
  
  |
   - Clean the passageways
   - Prep interior compartments in main superstructure (aft of crew heads)
   - Paint the interior of the bridge
   - Paint the passageways
   - Pressure washing
  |


  
 
GVN will provide:
 
    Nitrile Gloves
 
    Hearing protection
 
    Water
 
    Snacks
 
    Lunch
 
  
 
It is a good idea to wear closed toe, safety shoes if you have them.  Steel toe 
is recommended but not required
 
  
 
Will send more details as we get closer.
 
  
 
I look forward to seeing you aboard!
 
  
 
  
 
Brian Abugel
 
President
 
Cavalla Historical Foundation
 
brian.abu...@cavallahistoricalfoundation.org
 
346-220-7827
 
  
 
www.galvestonnavalmuseum.com
 
  
   
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Re: [BVARC] Metaltech Hoist Post/Gin Pulley Kit — 250-Lb. Capacity, Model# M-MHAP

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Gin pole video YMMV
Gin pole, tower assembly, Rohn 25, tower installation, Pulley system - YouTube

On Thursday, February 4, 2021, 11:04:10 AM CST, Gus Bernard via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Here's a home-brew version, to which you add your own 2" pipe and rope: 
https://tinyurl.com/z6tahc82.

On Thu, Feb 4, 2021 at 2:59 PM Gary Sitton via BVARC  wrote:

Ok, enough of the joke already

https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200498848_200498848?cm_mmc=Google-LIA_source=Google_LIA_medium=Construction%20%3E%20Scaffolding_campaign=Metaltech_content=21861=Cj0KCQiA0-6ABhDMARIsAFVdQv8qbtD55kU6hmhrAUWXGjsmMbTn24hDCtEjn2Pl4bqET5BN6UYB56oaAonCEALw_wcB=aw.ds
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Re: [BVARC] YES!!!! Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 FWIW, my email and phone number is plastered all over the website, email 
blasts, newsletters, etc. for the VE Testing.I've not experienced much unwanted 
spam or oddball phone calls, other than the typical robocalls that are 
subsequently blocked.
Consider too, registering on the national nocall list to blunt some (but not 
all) of the telemarketing calls - National Do Not Call Registry

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I also do not Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn or any of those platforms 
where I'm their product...
73MarkK5MGJ

On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 09:35:56 AM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  Traditionally, HAMS have used the public information to exchange QSL CARDS 
and othercorrespondence worldwide... 
On the HAM bands it is very common to hear one ham tell another that he is good 
on QRZ  
that means his address is up to date with the FCC if someonewants to contact 
him..   
On our local repeaters, it is common to hear one of our memberstell someone he 
is good on the roster..  meaning his contact info is up to date..
this is what hams do    !
We have in the last few years made a provision in our BVARC record keepingthat 
can keep the info on file but only show on our online roster name and call 
sign..
We have the ability (IF ASKED) to make the phone private..And we also have the 
ability (IF ASKED) to make you not show up at all in the public roster...
(to become private please email: whoops, that guy doesn't want to share his 
email...  Just kidding, email: w...@bvarc.org..  or me directly  
eddie.run...@yahoo.com as I maintain the website )
HOWEVER.. You will show up on QRZ.com and many other websites including the 
FCCs website.So making yourself private on BVARC is very tiny compared to your 
ham information covering the globewith many many other websites that WILL NOT 
remove you..
In the first post from Kori Rahman, he found his name in a search of the BVARC 
REFLECTORs pastmessages..  (bv...@bvarc.com reflector is shared to other users 
(club members and some non club menbers)and also shared on the web publicly 
from our website..
Its the webmasters job to get this information into the search engines so folks 
can find out aboutham radio and find out about the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio 
Club!!!    (patting myself on the back for a job well done... )
Eddie Runner    eddie.run...@yahoo.com   NU5K



On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 07:16:14 AM CST, William Elliott via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 I'm a month into the club and my info popped up too.  I'd rather that not be 
publicly posted.
-K15MKV
On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 4:28 AM Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:

Hello all!

So I just did a Google search of my call sign (which I will not be stating 
again) and the VERY FIRST thing that came up was my personal email to the club 
list. I was... kinda shocked and surprised. I was under the impression these 
emails were for club members ONLY. Apparently this email list is posted to the 
public and I'm concerned about that. I have personal information in my 
signature (name, phone number etc. which may be used to send me spam calls) 
that could easily be parsed by an algorithm... This seems like a major security 
issue to me and should be fixed. I have to wonder who is sending these emails 
to this website??? If the club is doing this they should inform us that 
anything we say on this list is not a private email but a public statement to 
all of the internet and everyone on the planet.
I would appreciate some feedback on this and how this email I sent to the club 
was posted publicly on the internet for all the world to see Maybe this is 
the intent of the club, but I will certainly think twice about sending anything 
out now and censoring my email signature. This must be laid out clearly to all 
new members.
One of many offending post:  
https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/msg09908.html  

The use of the word "Private" is extensive in this page I was sent with my 
welcome to the list:
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Look I'm not SUPER diligent about reading absolutely everything I get, but 
this seems like an extremely important thing to tell folks... I've been a 
member for about 2 months so maybe this has been brought up before. I just feel 
there needs to be more transparency if this is how it is.


- My call is in the offending link

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[BVARC] Fw: Galveston Naval Museum Workday - 13 February

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 If you have time, you're encouraged to help out with these projects on the 
ships.Feel free to contact Brian directly.
73Mark K5MGJ
   - Forwarded Message - From: Brian Abugel 
To: Brian Abugel 
Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 
09:54:30 PM CSTSubject: Galveston Naval Museum Workday - 13 February
  
Good evening All,
 
  
 
The next workday at the museum will be Saturday, 13 February.  
 
Upcoming projects are:
 
  
 
| 
Exterior – Good weather for painting
  | 
Interior – Poor weather for painting outside
  |
|
   - Clean, Prep, Rust treat the O-2 deck of the wheelhouse
   - Paint Vertical Surfaces
   
   - Vents
   - Bulkheads
   - Splinter Shields of AA guns

   - Paint the bow of the Cavalla
   - Patch holes in the O-1 Deck
   - Treat rust where the superstructure and O-1 deck meet
   - Seal the A/C fixtures
   - General cleaning and pressure washing
 
  
  |
   - Clean the passageways
   - Prep interior compartments in main superstructure (aft of crew heads)
   - Paint the interior of the bridge
   - Paint the passageways
   - Pressure washing
  |


  
 
GVN will provide:
 
    Nitrile Gloves
 
    Hearing protection
 
    Water
 
    Snacks
 
    Lunch
 
  
 
It is a good idea to wear closed toe, safety shoes if you have them.  Steel toe 
is recommended but not required
 
  
 
Will send more details as we get closer.
 
  
 
I look forward to seeing you aboard!
 
  
 
  
 
Brian Abugel
 
President
 
Cavalla Historical Foundation
 
brian.abu...@cavallahistoricalfoundation.org
 
346-220-7827
 
  
 
www.galvestonnavalmuseum.com
 
  
   
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Re: [BVARC] Excess equipment, cable, tools, etc.

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Oh, and a fiberglass mast? or push-up pole?
On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 03:50:03 AM CST, Allen Brier via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 
After more than 50 years of ham radio, and due to my penchant for buying way 
more than I usually need, I have amassed quite a collection of excess parts, 
tools and materials around here. I would like to take this opportunity to give 
back to the ham radio community. Much of the materials are free for the asking, 
however some of the more valuable items I would like to actually sell, but I 
promise it will be for a good price. While I am not going to make a detailed 
list of what I have here, if you send me a direct note off of the reflector(s) 
with what you want or need I will respond with “come pick it up for free” or 
with a cost. I can also ship USPS if you pay the shipping costs. If it is 
small, I can stick it in a padded mailer for just a few dollars.

  

Initially I will give preference to new hams, especially those just getting 
started or those getting back into radio after an extended absence. Need 
something if particular?...just send me a note, I might have it. What I have 
here includes:

  
   
   - Wire (various sizes, colors, etc.)
   - Cable (coax, coax jumpers. shielded cable, etc.)
   - Adapters of all sorts including RF, audio, etc. 
   - Tools (Soldering Irons, hand tools, meters, etc.)
   - Antenna hardware and materials including aluminum tubing, insulators, SS 
hose clamps, 316SS hardware, heavy duty cast aluminum saddles, guy wire, coax 
seal, etc. 
   - Parts (Ferrites, toroids, etc.)
   - Some equipment 

  

No, I’m not getting out of radio or anything like that! I just have way more 
than I need or will ever be able to use and want to help fellow hams who are 
looking for particular things. This is my way of giving back to the hobby. Just 
send me a note.

  

My email system screens new email addresses, so many of you may initially land 
in my spam folder. I will check it on a daily basis. Please no phone calls or 
reflector answers,  contact me direct at n...@arrl.net. 

  

Allen R. Brier N5XZ

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[BVARC] Saturday January 23rd - Multipurpose activity and training session

[mark janzer via BVARC]

This month's session, at the Bayland Park Community Center, will be centered 
around programming your HT.
"Programming your HT" -- Rick Broussard, N5KJNBayland Park  6400 Bissonnet at 9 
AM Community Center (check the marker board in the Center for the room location)
This is to show new hams points on programming handhelds, whether analog or 
digital. This is not meant for the instructor to program your radio for you.   
You will need to bring the following:
The Handheld radio that you are needing to programA charged batteryThe 
programming cableA laptop computer with Chirp programming software loaded on it.
Facemasks required and temperatures will be checked.
73MarkK5MGJ

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Re: [BVARC] (no subject)

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

The Community Center maintains a limited headcount, depending on the room we’re 
in, typically 16. It’ll be helpful for us to monitor this requirement by please 
sending me a note (offlist) that you’re planning to attend the “Programming 
HT’s” session this Saturday. If inviting others, (say through the Stir Crazy 
Net, etc.) please ask that they send me a note, so I can tally a headcount.

Thanks!!
Mark 
K5MGJ 

> On Jan 17, 2021, at 9:37 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I barely passed typing in my freshman year in college - 50 years ago. 
> 
> Mike Hardwick.
> 
>>> On Jan 17, 2021, at 9:24 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> I just copied and pasted.Chirp sounds better.R
>> . 
>> 
>>  Virus-free. www.avast.com
>> 
>>> On Sun, Jan 17, 2021 at 9:09 PM Bruce via BVARC  wrote:
>>> I believe the programming software is CHIRP. 
>>> 
>>> 73...bruce
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Jan 17, 2021, at 9:02 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> BVARC activities that require us to be eyeball to eyeball, have been 
>>> cancelled or delayed.  We'll get back to normal get-togethers soon.
>>> 
>>> Find more BVARC club info at   www.bvarc.org
>>> 
>>> Happy New Year 2021   NEWS BLAST Issue #45
>>> 
>>> Current membership is 267 members
>>> 
>>> -- Museum Ships Presentation now on You Tube.
>>> --This Saturday Training class -- Programming your HT
>>> -- Dayton Hamfest canceled
>>> 
>>> 
>>> BVARC Stir Crazy Net -- tune into 146.94 every weekday at Noon for a fun, 
>>> information packed 1 hour.  Check in and maintain your sanity and improve 
>>> your Ham Radio knowledge.   Spread the word.  All are invited, as with all 
>>> BVARC nets and activities.   
>>> 
>>> Monday Night Net --  8PM, January 18th, visit with Clint, KF5HDF, NCS 
>>> 146.94 Repeater.  C U there. 
>>> 
>>> Wednesday Night Rag Chew Net -- 3910 KHz at 7PM.  John, K5LKJ - NCS.
>>>A net to just chew the rag.  Early check-ins from 6:30.  Telephone 
>>> check-ins call 832-474-3713 during the net.
>>> 
>>> January 2021 BVARC Beacon Newsletter is on the web site www.bvarc.org.  
>>> 
>>> BVARC Training Class this Saturday Jan 23 
>>>"Programming your HT" -- Rick Broussard, N5KJN
>>>Bayland Park  6400 Bissonnet at 9 AM 
>>>Community Center Annex -- This is to show new hams points on 
>>> programming
>>>handhelds, whether analog or digital. This is not meant for the 
>>> instructor to program
>>>your radio for you.   You will need to bring the following:
>>>   The Handheld radio that you are needing to 
>>> program
>>>   A charged battery
>>>   The programming cable
>>>   A laptop computer with Chip programming 
>>> software loaded on it.  
>>> 
>>> Next VE Testing Dates:  Feb 6th)
>>>Contact Mark Janzer at  k5...@yahoo.com for a seat reservation. 
>>> 
>>>   BVARC January Club Meeting -- Museum Ships Presentation on-line
>>>   Jeff, W5JEF, has placed Mark Janzer's excellent presentation about 
>>> BVARC
>>>   and the Museum Ships operations on YouTube.   Find it at:
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYu225di8YM
>>> 
>>> Contest University Education
>>>   CTU is hosting Propagation Summit 2021 on January 23, 2021
>>>   Get more info here: http://contestuniversity.com
>>> 
>>> Winter Field Day -- Jan 30 and 31.   
>>>  Details on Winter Field Day can be had at: www.winterfieldday.com
>>>  BVARC will run a contest like we had for Field Day 2020.
>>>  Send in your scores to Rick, W5RH  @ rickhille...@gmail.com for entry.
>>>  Details to follow soon.
>>> 
>>>   QSO Today Virtual International Hamexpo -- March 12th thru the 14th  
>>>   Have a look at their website at: https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/
>>>  Earlybird entry fee is $10, sign up now.
>>>   Review the speaker and topic list at:
>>> https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/speakers.html
>>> 
>>>  Newsletter Input and Feedback -- News, announcements, events, comments, 
>>> donations,
>>>   likes or dislikes to Rick, W5RH at  rickhille...@gmail.com
>>> =
>>>
>>>   Ham Radio Trivia ..
>>>  30, 17 and 12 meters were added to
>>>  Amateur Radio's frequency allocations in 1979.
>>>   These bands are referred to as:
>>>  A)  the WARC Bands
>>>  B)  the Extra Bands
>>>  C)  the Low Bands
>>>Last newsletter's Ham Radio Trivia answer --
>>>  C)  Constant 50 ohm Impedance 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>Enjoy your hobby73
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
>>> 
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>>> 

Re: [BVARC] Yesterday's meeting is on YouTube

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 A quick clarification from the meeting. The sail from a nuclear submarine, 
within the museum site, is from the USS Tautog (SSN-639). The sail was 
mis-identified during the meeting discussion.
73MarkK5MGJ
On Friday, January 15, 2021, 09:49:41 AM CST, Jeff Greer via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYu225di8YM

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[BVARC] QSO Today - Virtual Ham Expo March 13th and 14th

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Here's a list of speakers:
One of them is an oddly familiar name
Speakers (qsotodayhamexpo.com)

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