[BVARC] Icom 52a CTCSS / RX CTCSS confusion

When I have CTCSS Hz / RX CTCSS as different values, as set by Texas repeaters book, I thought your "Tone mode" is set to TSQL as a result I hear nothing and Tx nothing. But...I can hear good set to TONE but I am not getting out at all. Please advise. Thankb you

[BVARC] 52a Galveston or Catsprings contact?

Got a 52a with diamond x300 external or Comet SBB7 antennas. Both 25 feet in the air. Use to get both Galveston and Cat Springs on My HT Anytone 868 radio...now nothing (52a or Anytone)... Any one getting good Analoug distance? Digital does just fine. Thank you guys!

[BVARC] Icom 52A

Just got an Icom ID-52A yesterday. What repeater frequency for DStar are you all tapping into? Gayle WB5DOT Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly

Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

Thanks for getting back to me. I now have what I was looking for. Gayle WB5DOT On Tue, Jan 17, 2023, 11:31 AM Charles Crossno via BVARC wrote: > > On 1/17/2023 10:59 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote: > > What has happened to Saltgrass system? Is it no longer there? > > On Tu

[BVARC] Saltgrass?

What has happened to Saltgrass system? Is it no longer there? Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here:

Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

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[BVARC] Blue Angels

Along with Fort Morgan 2 miles away from my beach house we are on the Blue Angel's winter practice run waypoint. Turning 180 degrees on the fort waypoint back and forth over and over 2-3 times a week. It's hard to sleep when those blue birds fly over at 500 feet. Saw them preform a Houston air

Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

Thanks gentlemen! WB5DOT On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 8:51 PM John Pate wrote: > I create my own traffic bu activating a beach for the BOTA program or a > lighthouse! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 16, 2023, at 8:18 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC > wrote: > >  > By the

Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_VHF_radio#:~:text=It%20uses%20FM%20channels%20in,the%20VHF%20maritime%20mobile%20band >>> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.m.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FMarine_VHF_radio%23%3A~%3Atext%3DIt%2520uses%2520FM%2520channels

Re: [BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

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[BVARC] Marine frequency wanted

Hello BVARC, Spending a lot of time at the beach. Wanting to possibly tap into some marine frequencies with corresponding tones. Have several HT's 878UVII plus, ID-51 thanks. Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] DMR frequency

I have an Anytone 868UV radio and needing a DMR frequency for that radio. I live in the north Richmond area and I have for a frequency 434.600 but having problems with it and can't see where I even got that frequency. It dosen't seem to be in the Texas repeater book?? Thanks, Gayle WB5DOT

Re: [BVARC] 3 element 10 meter Beam question

t; If you want to know the why of that, then my explanation gets all kinds >>> of hand-wavy, and not terribly convincing. There is a frequency-dependent >>> component and an angle-dependent component, but it's why NVIS works better >>> on the "low bands" than on

Re: [BVARC] 3 element 10 meter Beam question

component, but it's why NVIS works better >> on the "low bands" than on 10m. >> On 3/23/2021 10:00 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote: >> >> 16 feet vs 22 feet height, as it pertains to takeoff and distance >> achieved. I assume the higher the further is the rule

[BVARC] 3 element 10 meter Beam question

16 feet vs 22 feet height, as it pertains to takeoff and distance achieved. I assume the higher the further is the rule. How come, on days when on 10 meters (with propagation) I can contact all over South America but can not for the life of me get North Carolina or Kentucky or Florida during the

[BVARC] Security question I keep getting wrong for a DMR password..Help!!

What is the wavelength of the UHF band in centimeters? Maybe I am just stupid...and I googled it too! Still wrong Dont want to sign this because I feel stupid! Thanks **5*** Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] Inverter question

My emergency contingency consists of 3 solar panels totaling 200+ watts charging 3 Marine 12v batteries, then hooked up to an 2000 watt inverter. All to run a 7 cubic foot chest freezer a couple of fans and some lights. Had this since 2012 "end of the world scare" but never actually used in an

Re: [BVARC] beacon or not... CW or not?

: > Looks like de KC5SQD/b for beacon. > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Feb 28, 2021, at 10:20 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC > wrote: > > > >  > > Listening to 10 meters to the only CW beacon on frequency at 28.251 > this weekend. To help I have a downlo

[BVARC] beacon or not... CW or not?

Listening to 10 meters to the only CW beacon on frequency at 28.251 this weekend. To help I have a downloaded morse code audio translator to help the massive blur of dat-dashes that I can't keep up with on my own. This particular one had spelled out ...DEKC5SQD/B..EL29GO. Figured out the

[BVARC] Texas Net?

A year ago there was a weekday 10 meter "Texas net" ran by "AJ" KC5NMR is it still operating?Frequency 28.360.00 Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly

Re: [BVARC] Beam help please

ust for best SWR with the matching bar. >>> >>> Jim, N5DTT >>> On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 09:42:29 PM CST, Gayle Dotts via BVARC < >>> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Gayle Dotts WB5DOT...I talked on Ten-Ten last night, first ti

Re: [BVARC] Beam help please

gh via BVARC > wrote: > >> Here is the spreadsheet we talked about. Make the adjustments, test it >> for SWR, adjust for best SWR with the matching bar. >> >> Jim, N5DTT >> On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 09:42:29 PM CST, Gayle Dotts via BVARC < >> bvarc

Re: [BVARC] Beam help please

st SWR with the matching bar. > > Jim, N5DTT > On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 09:42:29 PM CST, Gayle Dotts via BVARC < > bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > > > Gayle Dotts WB5DOT...I talked on Ten-Ten last night, first time I had gone > on the air in over a year. My problem in HF is

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] N5XZ Antenna Party

I will help out. Gayle Dotts WB5DOT On Wed, Jul 17, 2019 at 10:13 PM gmuller885 via BVARC wrote: > Sorry. I am out. Church you know. > > > > Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8+, an AT 5G Evolution capable smartphone > > Original message > From: Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC > Date:

[BVARC] Anytone 868 Code plug

Been working with mine Anytone 868 for weeks now. Cant get any digital TX or RX. Analog works just fine my antenna good, cable good. Must be something in my code plug. Could someone please send me a code plug for the 868? Thank you very much, Gayle Dotts WB5DOT

[BVARC] Talk group

Hi Michael, My problems all fixed by sending in my 868 and getting a replacement radio back yesterday under warranty. The original 868 WAS discovered by Anytone 868 REP as defective! I am getting Tx & Rx great with Digital DMR TG 310 & TG 311 easily!! What other TG are you able to get other

Re: [BVARC] Wires X or Fusion repeater

ss it is a new install it may not exist. > > > > > > Louis, W3RZ > > Dad #1 for Life > > CWops #1963 for life > > TDXS # 204 > > TARS for Life > > B-VARC for Life > > > > CW the original Digital ! > > > > *From: *Gayle Dotts via

Re: [BVARC] Wires X or Fusion repeater

Yaesu tech support wants me to check if this repeater "444.000' pl 103 is up and is running Wires "X" *AND* people *ARE* using it for Wires "X", before they will look at it or accept it for repair or replacement under its warranty.which is less than 1 year plus the also 3 year extended warranty it

[BVARC] Wires X or Fusion repeater

Hello... Got an Yaesu FTM 100d and had problems connecti*ng for weeks to my usual repeater for WiresX connections WB5TUF 444.000 PL 103.5 Could I get a verification on frequency and PL nmber on this. Thanks.* *Gayle* *WB5DOT* ___ BVARC mailing

Re: [BVARC] PI-Star / DMR advise

needs to be in > the radio frequency box. > Mike > > On Sat, Jan 26, 2019 at 1:25 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC > wrote: > >> Thanks for the comeback Michael. What frequency are you using that is >> showing up on the PI-Star? >> >> Gayle WB5DOT >> &g

Re: [BVARC] PI-Star / DMR advise

on” when DMR is active. Just a radio frequency choice which will > be your Zumspot frequency. > > Mike KG5BMS > > On Fri, Jan 25, 2019 at 5:28 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC > wrote: > >> Been without my computer for over 2 months and my hard drive froze on >> me. I lost al

[BVARC] PI-Star / DMR advise

Been without my computer for over 2 months and my hard drive froze on me. I lost all my DMR stuff without a backup..my bad. Had a question to someone who has a Zumspot with pi-Star on DMR .. Here in Houston what In the Pi-Star software "General Configuration" what is the... Radio Frequency

[BVARC] C-Bridge commsystems Speaker

Does anyone have the email address to C-bridgecom Systems guest speaker at the BVARC club meeting a month ago? Gayle WB5DOT ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to

Re: [BVARC] DMR codeplug

8, 12:06 PM Keith Dutson via BVARC > wrote: > >> I also have one of those radios. It is still in the unopened box. It >> has 3100 battery and GPS options. Let me know what you find, and if you >> want to work together. >> >> >> >> 73, Keith NM5G >

Re: [BVARC] DMR codeplug

; > > > 73, Keith NM5G > > > > *From:* BVARC *On Behalf Of *Gayle Dotts via > BVARC > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 10, 2018 10:47 PM > *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB > *Cc:* Gayle Dotts > *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] DMR codeplug > > > > Talk groups local and na

Re: [BVARC] DMR codeplug

cal, > nation wide and global correct? > > On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 10:16 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC > wrote: > >> Thanks Mike, >> >> I am connected to a facebook page for anytone 868 users their codeplug is >> weighted toward New York. I was hoping for something fr

Re: [BVARC] DMR codeplug

luck. > > Mike, KG5BMS > > On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 9:40 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC > wrote: > >> Looking for a Anytone 868 DMR codeplug. Any help would be apreciated. >> >> Gayle >> WB5DOT >> >> >> __

[BVARC] DMR codeplug

Looking for a Anytone 868 DMR codeplug. Any help would be apreciated. Gayle WB5DOT ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com

Re: [BVARC] BVRAC Meeting -- DMR Additional Information

Rick, Thinking on adding the Anytone D868uv radio. Have you yourself grabbed a radio for DMR yet? Yes programming may be tough on the radio itself, I have a ZUMspot which will program DMR-DStar-Fusion radios and excicute programs for you...link and unlink connections. It did for my DStar radio

[BVARC] IRLP node repeater

Looking for someone or somewhere here in Houston with a working IRLP node repeater. Thanks Gyale WB5DOT ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com

[BVARC] Icom id-51 help

I had sent an email to BVARC last week asking if anyone had a Icom ID-51a. I need some help with mine for DStar. I've been reading manuals and videos for weeks and getting nowhere. My 51 is good on 146.940, 146.920 and all analogue stations. DStar I get RX good just no TX. I will come

[BVARC] Dstar help

Have a icom 51a and need DStar help. Been working on it for over a week and getting frustrated. A little help would be nice...I hope this request makes the post. Gayle Dotts WB5DOT ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] Icom id-51a plus2 help

Is there anyone in BVARC that owns a id-51a plus2 radio? Been working with Dstar for a week and as for DStar I've heard nothing except a repeater callsign on the hour. Annalouge is fine (2 meters and 70 CM). It's just the DStar!! Thank you guys, Gayle Dotts WB5DOT

Re: [BVARC] Call sign change

Wire Beam 5 Duty On Tower On Fri, May 11, 2018, 9:59 PM Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > Nice Gayle...how about > > *K*ilowatt *B*reaking *5* *D*irty *O*ld *T*ri-banders > > Rick Hiller > *The Radio Hotel* -- W5RH > > > > On Fri, M

[BVARC] Call sign change

As of today the FCC has granted my request for a vanity call sign. Now WB5DOT is Gayle Dotts call sign. Please see that it is reflected in the BVARC club. Thank you, Gayle Dotts WB5DOT ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] ICOM DI-51a plus 2 (D-star)

What repeaters can I hit good from Grand Parkway 99 and Westheimer Parkway? antenna Diamond X300 up 15 feet. Thanks, Gayle KF5LVZ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to

[BVARC] SharkRF openSPOT help

Need to visit someone with this Shark and my laptop to get it just started! I can't even get it to connect to it's own server over the web. All I've seen are blinking lights and I'm about ready to give up. Been trying with tech support for a few days email style and getting nowhere! Does

Re: [BVARC] Allstar connecting help

On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 5:58 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > Did you try another repeater? > > Mike Hardwick. > > > On Apr 21, 2018, at 5:23 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: > > > > A long time ago I was ab

[BVARC] Allstar connecting help

A long time ago I was able to connect on a node thru AllStar using my radio by connecting up to a repeater AllStar equipped an by a series of *3 (followed by the node number I was wanting to connect to) to connect anywhere*71 to disconnect I try now on a AllStar repeater 146.920 and

Re: [BVARC] 2/70 uhf/vhf home base antenna

gt; Of course the repeater could be sick and that is all you are going to get. > > > > Lots of variables to consider before changing antennas. > > > > Mike > > N5VCX > > > > > > > > *From:* BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Beh

[BVARC] 2/70 uhf/vhf home base antenna

Currently have a Diamond 30a up 18 feet. With my FTM100dr rig only hitting 444.000 repeater off and on. I think I am needing an upgrade. would a Diamond 50a work better? Gayle KF5LVZ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] Connecting to a repeater for WIRES-X

Fixing to get a new Yaesu FTM-100dr rig with WIRES-X digital capabilities on board. Has any one had a problem connecting to a WIRES-X repeater here in Houston or Dallas? Just wondering because my analog rig Alinco DR-735 with a diamond 30A 2meter/70cm antenna could only connect to 6 or 7

[BVARC] Baofeng repeater distance check

Looking to buy a Baofeng F8HP UHF/VHF with an upgraded 16" whip antenna. Will I be able to reach the 146.940 repeater (13.7 miles from my house)? Located at the corner FM 723 and FM 1093. Need to know before I buy one. Thanks Gayle KF5LVZ ___ BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Amp SWR problem

r had an amp Gayle. AJ5Y Pat would know. I usually talk to him >> in morning on the 940 repeater. Did I hear you on the 7pm 28.360 net >> tonight? >> >> On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 9:41 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >> wrote: >> >>>

Re: [BVARC] Amp SWR problem

I usually talk to him in > morning on the 940 repeater. Did I hear you on the 7pm 28.360 net tonight? > > On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 9:41 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: > >> When amp is in line but off (running barefoot) connected to the receiver. >

[BVARC] Amp SWR problem

When amp is in line but off (running barefoot) connected to the receiver. I run the SWR and the results are 1.1 to 1.2 all good, reports on Tx is good. When I run the amp "on" the receiver's SWR is all pegged out at 3.0.. The amp settings for the frequency I am running is correct as to the

[BVARC] Civil lawyer help

We need the name of a good civil lawyer. Over the weekend my wife and daughter was hit and driven into a freeway column going 55 MPH. I am blessed that I am not widowed and lost all of my family today! Truck was totaled, wife suffered 3 breaks in leg, 4 ribs, cracked sternum and facial damage,

Re: [BVARC] CQ Worldwide SSB contest - Lots of DX stations on the air

When I do just 10-10... what do I do just give my 10-10 number onlly, or is there other bits of information? On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 9:34 AM, NIzar Mullani via BVARC wrote: > For those of you who need some DX countries, this weekend is going to be > superb for DX. Lots of

Re: [BVARC] General License Exam

What did you use to study and for how long did you study? Virus-free. www.avast.com

Re: [BVARC] Height for a rotatable 10 meter dipole

gt; > > On Tuesday, October 3, 2017 10:19 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC < > bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > > > I have home made "rotatable" 10 meter dipole out of alum tubing and > mounted on a metal push up mast located 2 feet off the side of my house > having a *regular r

[BVARC] Height for a rotatable 10 meter dipole

I have home made "rotatable" 10 meter dipole out of alum tubing and mounted on a metal push up mast located 2 feet off the side of my house having a *regular roof slant*. I will push it up from there to a given height. How high up off the roof do I need to go for optimum RX/TX...or is it as

[BVARC] HF recording software for TX and RX contacts

Is there any recording software for PC that records both RX an TX on contacts. I have been trying Voice Meeter Bananna which gets RX through the PC headphone good but the TX through the PC microphone sounds way off and mumbled. Any outer programs that might work? Gayle Dotts KF5LVZ

[BVARC] HF amplifier debate

Looking at HF amplifiers 200-300 amp range for and seeing $1,000 plus Armetrons and vintage heathkit 30 year old rellics that may work as my only choices. Also seeing the solid state RM Italy HLA-300 PLUS which does looks good as a possible selection. any thoughts? Gayle KF5LVZ

[BVARC] UHF 70cm frequencies

Scanned my UHF radio tons and only found one frequency 444.300 PL123.0 operating at all hours of the day and night, which is fantastic but wondering if that is the only one for Harris - Ft. Bend - Montgomery County? I enjoy listening in and occasionally joining in, could someone please advise.

Re: [BVARC] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF

if necessary, and you'll > find that tactical freqs are often encrypted accordingly. But the vast > majority is open for the public to hear. > > This is the radio I have, covers all those systems and more: > > https://www.amazon.com/Uniden- BCD436HP-HomePatrol-Digital- > Handhe

[BVARC] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF

Out of curiosity is it allowed to listen in on our radios? I looked up scanner frequencies of 460.XXX range with a PL123.0 and scanned up and down but heard nothing. Maybe it's blocked somehow. Just wanting to listen in since we are in all this hurricane and flooded event situation. Any

[BVARC] Solar Eclipse effect?

On 10 meters tonight and 8 contacts similtaniously at the same time all over the band. I have never seen that!! Fantastic.. SFI is at 87 ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered

Re: [BVARC] Fw: Electronic & Radio Equipment Cleanout

Hi Eddie, yes I am interested. Looking for HF antennas if any around or coax. Thanks Gayle Dotts KF5LVZ On Tue, Aug 15, 2017 at 12:39 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: > > > > - Forwarded Message - > *From:* Richard > *To:* "i...@bvarc.org"

Re: [BVARC] Cable question

d for long, permanent runs. You'll > need the Flexible 400UF for rotating and crank up > beams. > > 73s, > Gary Sitton, K5AMH > gasit...@comcast.net > > On 8/14/2017 13:22, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote: > > Is the Shireen RFC 400UF the same as the Times LMR400UF? > >

[BVARC] Cable question

Is the Shireen RFC 400UF the same as the Times LMR400UF? ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com

Re: [BVARC] Icom 7300

LB up about 28’, backup is a G5RV around 15’. > > > > *From:* BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Gayle Dotts > via BVARC > *Sent:* Wednesday, August 9, 2017 9:37 > *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> > *Cc:* Gayle Dotts <gayle.do..

Re: [BVARC] Coax cable question

So bottom line. yes! For a little bit more in financial expense on the LMR400 cable from RG8x you will noticeably benefit in increased receiving ability as well as transmiting from the upgrade. thanks. On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 11:55 AM, Gayle Dotts wrote: > For use in

[BVARC] Coax cable question

For use in HF at 28.000 Mhz frequency, length 75-100 feet, is LMR400 cable worth it for better RX/TX attenuation? ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com

Re: [BVARC] Icom 7300

What antennas are you guys using? On Tue, Aug 8, 2017 at 8:24 PM, Gayle Dotts wrote: > Have had my Icom 7300 for about 4 months and love everything about it! > Clear, great menus and totally enjoy "up scope" for sighting in contact > targets. Are there any other BVARC

[BVARC] Icom 7300

Have had my Icom 7300 for about 4 months and love everything about it! Clear, great menus and totally enjoy "up scope" for sighting in contact targets. Are there any other BVARC members who also own an Icom 7300 too? Would love to compare their findings if I might . Gayle Dotts KF5LVZ

[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend

Have been looking forward to Museum Ships weekend for several years now, each year a disappointment for me...but this year would be better!!! Heard nothing from the USS Stewart or USS Cavallia on 10 - 20- 40 meters all day Saturday or Sunday. Bought a new Icom 7300 last week "just for the

[BVARC] Looking for good end fed antennas

Hello BVARC, Looking for a good end fed antenna to hang on my 35 foot push up mast next to the house. Being next to the house all my other antennas patterns are disrupted to a degree by the house or roof with the antennas I currently have (10M Moxon, Alpha- Delta DX-EE). I figure with an end

Re: [BVARC] Inverted V dipole orientation

ADIO CLUB' > *Cc:* NIzar Mullani > > *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Inverted V dipole orientation > > > Gayle, > > > > The Alpha Delta wire dipoles are cut for the CW portion of the bands. This > way, you can cut them shorter to work on the SSB portion of the band. > > &g

Re: [BVARC] Inverted V dipole orientation

s near the metal in your house or a shed or a fence or whatever. Trying >> to anticipate that is of limited use, and probably not worth the effort >> until you know what you're trying to do. >> >> >> On 5/7/2017 8:18 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote: >> >&g

Re: [BVARC] Inverted V dipole orientation

environment > that they're in. That means that unless it's well isolated from nearly > everything your signal will go off in weird directions because it's near > the metal in your house or a shed or a fence or whatever. Trying to > anticipate that is of limited use, and probably not worth t

[BVARC] Inverted V dipole orientation

Setting up a inverted V multiband dipole 30 feet in the air and was wondering should I orient the wires to begin with so broadside to the dipole is North and South or should I orient it for East and West broadside? I do know that broadside is where most of my signals will come from...or does it

Re: [BVARC] Power supply

ng losses can cost you 1/2 v. or >>>> more. You need a full 13.5 to 13.8 VDC at the back. >>>> Since power to a R Ohm load is V*V/R, a relative power >>>> line voltage drop will result in ~twice a relative power >>>> loss for a fixed R. >>>>

Re: [BVARC] Power supply

igital volt-ohm meter will cost as > little as $10. A small investment in your hobby I think. > > Gary, K5AMH > > Sent with AquaMail for Android > http://www.aqua-mail.com > > On April 8, 2017 5:27:52 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > >> Hi G

[BVARC] Power supply

Got a question on power supply for my Yaesu FT-920. The FT-920 manual says: 13.5V DC….Rx(w/signal) @2.5A, Tx (100W) @22.0A. My current power supply is a MFJ-4225MV 25A switching power. Is this MFJ will power the Yaesu but I don’t really see the 100W on output Tx, although the amp meter on

[BVARC] Paint and antennas

Can an tube antenna say a beam or Yagi, be painted for camoflage purposes and not loose any Tx or Rx characteristics by painting it? Gayle KF5LVZ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Lightning Strike

Just to be clear I had no radio gear there at the beach or probably will ever. I am concerned about my gear here in Houston which, at this time, IS poorly protected and through the lightning strike at the beach made realize how much more vunderable I really am here now. Are lightning arrestors

Re: [BVARC] Lightning Strike

I won't have radios at the beach 500 miles away but totally concerned about the house/shack here in Houston. On Mon, Jan 16, 2017 at 7:52 AM, Gayle Dotts wrote: > I’ve got a beach house in Gulf Shores Alabama. Last week it had a direct > hit to the house by lightning,

[BVARC] Lightning Strike

I’ve got a beach house in Gulf Shores Alabama. Last week it had a direct hit to the house by lightning, took out the refrigerator, 4 tv’s, phones, 4 surveillance cameras and much more. Luckily It had no radio gear or antennas there…which brings me to here… My NOW attempt to layer my radio shack

[BVARC] Yaesu FT-920 owners

Recently bought a used Yaesu FT-920 radio at a great price and do have the manual. Sometimes the manual can be a little light compared to an actual owner/operator experience with one in action, plus being a used unit an owner would know if certain characteristics exhibited are normal or not. I do

Re: [BVARC] Another new homemade number 2 antenna as of today

Zero-beat calibrated my problem radio FT-900! Now I have two radios to work from 900 and 920. I'll get to test the off-frequency this Tuesday. On Thu, Jan 12, 2017 at 5:40 PM, Gayle Dotts wrote: > Finished my 10 meter Alum tube dipole antenna 8'-3" per side. FT-920 >

[BVARC] Another new homemade number 2 antenna as of today

Finished my 10 meter Alum tube dipole antenna 8'-3" per side. FT-920 shows high SWR. Did I made this one too long? It is up 20 feet. Please advise. I canibalized the 6 meter 5/8 wave antenna to make a 6 meter dipole 1/2 wave and a 10 meter dipole 1/2 wave, since it was reported 5/8 is a

Re: [BVARC] 6m FM

Richmond Texas On Tue, Jan 10, 2017 at 5:44 PM, James Burrough via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > Gayle, I can get on 50.125 now. Were do you live? > > > On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 5:33 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC < > bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > > > Lookin

Re: [BVARC] 6m FM

Looking to contact 50.125 on 6 meters SWR at 1.3. Tried for WB5ITT at 52.525 during rush hjours, my SWR is off the chart high. So far I'm hearing nothing on 6 meters. Any other frequencies running 6 meters locally? Thanks, Gayle KF5LVZ On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 4:37 PM, Chris Boone via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Home built 6 meter 5/8 wave vertical

6 Meter vertical completed. With BVARC help and info: new height legnth , new radials legnth, 1" wide x 5" long loading coil. thank you! Currently bottom of antenna is up only 10 feet off ground (all the height I have at present). SWR.. shows 1.3 @ 50.125 with power set at 25% using LDG

Re: [BVARC] Home built 6 meter 5/8 wave vertical

n Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 8:55 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: > >> Need loaded coil diameter info. Can't down load ARRL off the internet for >> loaded coil dimensions, all other ways weren't working either. On the 5/8 >> wave 6m antenna I did find

Re: [BVARC] Home built 6 meter 5/8 wave vertical

SWR at 3 freqs. to get a feel for where the lowest SWR freq. might be. > Then you can change the loading coil tap or antenna length. > Gary > > Sent with AquaMail for Android > http://www.aqua-mail.com > > > On January 8, 2017 3:56:23 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote: >

Re: [BVARC] Home built 6 meter 5/8 wave vertical

> be. Then you can change the loading coil tap or antenna length. >> Gary >> >> Sent with AquaMail for Android >> http://www.aqua-mail.com >> >> On January 8, 2017 3:56:23 PM Gayle Dotts via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >> wrote: >> >>> A

[BVARC] Home built 6 meter 5/8 wave vertical

Almost finished my first home built 6 Meter antenna, 13.5 feet tall with 49" radials. This is coil loaded from the bottom 10 turns. The plans say 14GA coated wire and tap. I think the wire should be bare for the tap (aligator clip) to connect to. Plans don"t say this. By the way SWR is way

[BVARC] Radio repair or supply in Houston

I know Houston Amateur Radio Supply is out of buisness. Is there a supply or a repair anywhere in Houston? ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] Yaesu FT-900 off frequency

Past few weeks of 10-10 nets I have been reported as being off frequency. Read so far as to correct with RIT knob which the FT-900 does not have. Was told use the SHIFT knob which I tried. Locked the VFO to start TUNED TO 28.488.00 then adjusted the Shift (which has no increment markings on it to

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