According the the website it will be going from Shreveport to Kendelton,
and then Kendelton to Laredo. Official stops for the tour are
Shreveport and Laredo, no public access in Kendelton
There is an A and B in the display, as you scroll through one, it won't
change the other. I'm guessing you have A set to display NAME and B set
to display FREQUENCY, radio is set to A so it changes channels as you
scroll up or down, B won't change until you set it to be the active display
Scott I'll take it
On 3/28/2024 10:24 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote:
Please respond off the reflector.
Scott Medbury KD5FBA
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC mailing list
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https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/support/knowledge-base/common-amateur-filing-tasks/common-amateur-filing-task-renewing
https://www.arrl.org/call-sign-renewals-or-changes
On 2/22/2024 9:14 PM, Howard Bingham via BVARC wrote:
I've lost the link to RE-NEW my FCC License due to a Computer Crash
What does the Internet have to do with FT8?
On 12/27/2023 8:43 PM, rodney martinez via BVARC wrote:
I am Non-FT8.
If I want to communicate using internet, I will simply email.
Antennae required. No disrespect to all the FT8's though.
73's, Rod
NK5Q
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
Your best bet would be an Everstart Plus or Everstart MAXX at Walmart.
I've been getting around 4 yrs from Everstart MAXX and the price is a
lot cheaper than any of the other parts houses
On 9/13/2023 7:56 PM, Dwayne Jones via BVARC wrote:
group 65 battery
If anyone wants to participate, please contact me off list na5d @ arrl.net
--jv
On 9/8/2023 12:50 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote:
Katy Amateur Radio Club is seeking Amateur Radio Operator volunteers
to work either a 2 hour shift in the morning, or a 2 hour shift in the
afternoon. We
For those of us that grew up reading his technical books, here is one
you might want for the book shelf
Forrest Mims' Maverick Scientist - Hardcover Limited Edition
Written by the foremost amateur scientist practicing in the U.S. today,
this intimate portrait of a self-made scientist shares
ABR has moved, their new address is 10661 Haddington Dr Ste 160,
Houston, TX 77043
https://goo.gl/maps/9qs6QwV8jajMugxh8
For long time Houstonians, this is a couple of blocks from the old
"West Belt" location of the now defunct DPS drivers license office
--jv
NA5D
On 8/7/2023 12:06 AM,
What was a surprise? That Kevin is no longer with us, or that he held
an amateur radio license?
On 7/24/2023 11:36 PM, KE5TE via BVARC wrote:
This was a surprise.
Look for the HamRadioExam by Roy Watson N1ZTL. It should be in the app
store for both iPhone and Android. He has separate programs for all 3
classes of license and they can be set to only show the correct answer
--jv
On 6/19/2023 2:33 PM, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC wrote:
Looking to study
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,
Since this one is in my backyard I really wanted to make it tonight.
Hopefully it will happen again out here sometime in the near future and
I can make it
--jv
On 2/6/2023 8:48 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote:
Hello everyone!
Just a quick reminder about Brews with BVARC taking place in
From our conversation at the banquet
To transmit from the PC once connected to a node, press the space bar.
To stop transmitting, press the space bar again.
--jv
On 1/20/2023 3:46 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:
I have a ham friend trying to get on Echolink and is having problems
on the
What seems to be the issue, and what device is he trying to connect with?
--jv
On 1/20/2023 3:46 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:
I have a ham friend trying to get on Echolink and is having problems
on the transmit side.
I know nothing about EL. Is anyone in the club half an expert in EL
Please remove KARS from the mailed newsletter, and add myself to the
digital only list
Thanks
--jv
On 1/2/2023 8:31 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote:
enjoy
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC mailing list
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There are only about 5 days left to get tickets
Drawing to be held Tuesday Dec 13th at the Christmas Dinner (Rudy's BBQ
Katy Frwy 7:30)
(need not be present to win)
*=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=*
The Katy Amateur Radio Society is holding a raffle for the following items:
Xiegu 6100 Transceiver
Looks like the rain may play a factor for today's tailgate. There is a
covered walkway along the front that we have used before.
+++
We are still trying to get the 3rd Saturday tailgate to take root.
3rd Saturday Tailgate
Freddy's Cafe
16830 Barker Springs Rd # 400
If you needs help studying for the Technician license, a 1 day Ham Cram
session might be your answer
GET YOUR HAM RADIO LICENSE IN1DAY!!
If you would like to attend aone-dayintensive licenseSTUDYsession
followed by theTechnician Class License exam, pleasesign-upusing
Chrome or Firefox (IE
We are still trying to get the 3rd Saturday tailgate to take root.
3rd Saturday Tailgate
Freddy's Cafe
16830 Barker Springs Rd # 400
Houston, TX 77084
https://goo.gl/maps/WgnnGygPwxVYVZvNA
--jv
na5d
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC
The Katy Amateur Radio Society is holding a raffle for the following items:
Xiegu 6100 Transceiver
Rig Expert Zoom aa-650 Antenna Analyzer
Chameleon CHA MPAS (Modular Portable Antenna System) 2.0
The drawing will be held during the December meeting / dinner. There
will be three separate prize
Was it the same cable between the computer and the radio as normally
used on the switch, that would eliminate a cable issue. For best AoIP
(or RoIP) isolate the devices on their own network or VLAN. Call me and
we can discuss various options
--jv
On 9/18/2022 9:45 AM, JP Pritchard via
YES!
Just a reminder the next monthly tailgate is Saturday 9/17 at 08:00
No Fee, just come setup in the parking lot (parking area on side of
building)
The tailgate is held the 3rd Saturday of the month
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Saturday, November 19, 2022
Looks to be an end feed vertical. Reading the comments here I'd probably
be looking for something else
https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=10962
--jv
On 9/3/2022 10:13 PM, Robert Polinski via BVARC wrote:
Does anybody ever used a moonraker HF vertical antenna? I have a job
that
Not focused on Houston, but there are many GMRS users in the Houston area
https://www.texasgmrs.net/
--jv
On 8/26/2022 6:20 PM, K5BOU via BVARC wrote:
Do we have a community for GMRS in Houston?
On Aug 26, 2022, at 6:17 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC
wrote:
its Midland who make some GMRS
Pretty easy to setup, the Katy club had a remote setup for some time
using software called remotehams. It was being hosted at a members
location who is now SK so we had to move the equipment to storage. The
software allows you to setup in what is called club mode, and once
everyone has
Thanks Jeff, I sent it to the BVARC list this morning, but just realized
I sent it from the wrong email address so it bounced
On 8/19/2022 5:31 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote:
*Subject:* [KARS] Saturday Tailgate and Breakfast
Just a reminder the monthly tailgate is this Saturday 8/20 at 08:00
On 8/6/2022 5:37 PM, Jimmy Vance via BVARC wrote:
From what I'm reading you really don't need the Signalink. The
IC-9100 has a USB port that handles audio and rig control so it
basically has a Signalink built in. There are a few settings on the
radio to make the port active. This might
ust naming a place in the far
western area, that may be out of reach for many. Of course, it is
very close to me.
N5ZUA
*
On 8/6/2022 6:08 PM, Jimmy Vance via BVARC wrote:
I hadn't really thought about moving it around. While on the
face this may sound good, in theory I th
idea. Can the club consider moving it around west south and north
in ft bend county ?
I think we can easily get permission for the movie theater parking lot by the
mall in the far corner by the mall sometime
Terry
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 6, 2022, at 11:35 AM, Jimmy Vance via BVARC wrote
From what I'm reading you really don't need the Signalink. The IC-9100
has a USB port that handles audio and rig control so it basically has a
Signalink built in. There are a few settings on the radio to make the
port active. This might be a good place to start
We are going to start holding the monthly tailgate again on the 3rd
Saturday at 08:00
No Fee, just come setup in the parking lot
Freddy's Cafe
16830 Barker Springs Rd # 400
Houston, TX 77084
https://goo.gl/maps/pk4dpCjwauATKhs9A
73
Jimmy Vance
NA5D
I have mentioned to others we need to look at groups.io, I'm subscribed
to several amateur radio related groups there. One thing I wasn't aware
of, for what BVARC needs to be capable of it isn't free so this will
need to be discussed by the board in detail
--jv
On 7/25/2022 2:46 PM, Ross
The link provided here is for the non LTE version. This will work fine
unless you wanted to replace the LTE module with a larger SATA M.2 SSD.
The non LTE versions will not accept an M.2 card According the the
website, they have sole out of the LTE versions
--jv
On 7/24/2022 3:58 PM,
I really wanted to attend, but I have conflicting meetings tonight.
Hopefully the recording works
On 7/21/2022 3:11 PM, Doug Seyler via BVARC wrote:
*From:*Doug Seyler [mailto:djsey...@comcast.net]
*Sent:* Tuesday, July 12, 2022 4:28 PM
*To:* 'tdxs-l...@tdxs.net'; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR
I was trying to get the mailing list to send me a list of user commands
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:
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
My current plan is to be supporting the Gran Fondo in Montgomery on the 9th
On 4/4/2022 10:47 AM, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote:
Just a reminder that the BVARC BoD meeting is this Saturday via Zoom.
Have a great week!
I called those Harris Comm Racks, and yes I have a use for it if it is
still available
--jv
On 3/27/2022 11:41 AM, Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via BVARC wrote:
I owned a dialup ISP back in the 1990's and one of the legacies of
that time of my life is a 42-U open 19-inch rack. It's basically
replied earlier, but got rejected, I'll send you the list later. Hasn't
really changed much from previous years
On 1/14/2022 1:58 PM, Dwayne Jones via BVARC wrote:
If anyone working the marathon has the frequency list for the event
would be kind enough to call me and give them to me. I want
I'll report back once I figure out what's wrong with it
On 1/8/2022 7:11 PM, Christopher Boone via BVARC wrote:
Typically, the linear style supply loses its pass xstrs or 723
regulator. It also has a SCR over voltage protection on the output.
Clamps the + to ground...the fold back circuit in
One thing I've found with the snap on ferrite beads is to wrap the cable
through the ferrite at least three times. End feds are notorious for
RF in the shack
--jv
On 12/19/2021 8:01 PM, Robert Polinski via BVARC wrote:
David, put several ferrite beads on the USB (Both ends) and the
Thanks Jason. Isn't pretty much all modern broadcast using AoIP and VoIP?
--jv
On 12/13/2021 8:41 PM, JASON LAUCKNER via BVARC wrote:
Attached are a couple of pictures of the 3.0 encoding/monitoring
equipment at KRIV/KTXH.
On 12/11/2021 9:19 AM Leslie Bartosh via BVARC wrote:
Brad:
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On Thu, Nov 25, 2021 at 4:09 PM Jimmy Vance via BVARC
wrote:
Looking through the latest QST, I see BVARC was the
Looking through the latest QST, I see BVARC was the top listing in the
4A - Commercial class of 2021 ARRL Field Day
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC mailing list
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http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
This is information is for repeaters in the Richmond and Victoria
areas. They are on the same frequency and the Richmond machine covers
the greater Houston area and then some.
*Richmond, TX - 443.75000MHz, CC9
*
*Timeslot 1**Timeslot 2*
Talkgroup Name Talkgroup IDPTT
On December 11th, there will be a field trip for the Houston area
amateur radio groups to tour the Senior Road broadcast facility.
The Senior Road facility is located in the Missouri City area in what
most call the antenna farm. Radio stations KKBQ 92.9, KTBZ-FM 94.5, KKHH
95.7, KHMX 96.5,
Don't know of any shops out that way. Not sure I'd recommend Best Buy,
I've had more than one friend claim they've wiped out their hard drive
and lost all the data
--jv
On 10/26/2021 4:31 PM, Larry Brand via BVARC wrote:
Might try Best Buy .
On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 3:44 PM Brent Levit via
Think it is backwards standard 1/4 wire rope breaking strength is 7,000
lbs and 3/16 is 4200 for 7x19 galvanized. You can buy cable at Home
Depot or Lowes and make your own cables. You could try Alps Wire Rope
or Southwest Wire Rope but I'd suspect they are premium priced. You
might check
Might try one of the local truck stops
On 10/18/2021 1:15 PM, 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's
I'd strongly suggest staying away from a single band radio. Many good
used 10-160m +6m 100W radios out there in the $300-$700 dollar range
Watch for something like a Yaesu FT-450 or ICOM 706MKIIG on the used market
--jv
On 9/13/2021 9:38 PM, cw3sting via BVARC wrote:
The FCC already has my
Through September 17th the ARRL is offering the 2021 Handbook as a freebie
when you join or renew your membership. A 1 Year membership is $49 which
is the cost of the handbook. I support the ARRL and suggest that we
all do. The
ARRL is the only organization that works for the benefit of our
On the ULS, you can get name and address
On QRZ, you get the same info available from the ULS, as that is where
they get their primary data. You can choose to display more if you want
to. Only registered and logged in QRZ members can see a listed email
address and you can choose to list an
That is George Demontronds station
http://www.nr5m.com/main/page_qsl_info.html
On 2/2/2021 7:43 PM, William Crews via BVARC wrote:
I drive by, what from a distance, looks like a mega-contest station
not far off 290 near Hempstead. I took a closer look today and was
amazed at the amount of
Attention Winlink users. I've been trying to put together a group buy
for the VARA modem add-on license key. Normally the license is $69, but
if I can get at least 10 people together we can get the license key for
$55 each. I still need 5 people to commit before I can place the
order. If
You might look at the RemoteHams software RCFORB
https://www.remotehams.com/ The software is free. I've run a club
remote using this software for a few years. Pat Cameron also runs this
software on his remotes. You can set the system as private so others
don't see it and you can access it
Actually there have been a couple of virtual hamfest this year and I
know for the one attendance was pretty good.
On 12/23/2020 1:49 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote:
No ONE WOULD COME!
Eddie (NU5K)
On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, 12:50:40 PM CST, Mark Brantana via
BVARC wrote:
I have
Being an affiliated club with the ARRL requires tracking how many ARRL
members are in the club
On 12/23/2020 12:18 PM, Dwayne Jones via BVARC wrote:
I, as a member of BVARC, am questioning why you need this information?
Dwayne
KB5YTA
On Wed, Dec 23, 2020 at 10:07 AM Jeff Greer via BVARC
for $70 a year you can get a small PO Box at the post office. I have
all my important mail sent to the PO Box
On 12/9/2020 1:47 PM, KJ Anderson via BVARC wrote:
So here’s what I did, after consulting a few non-ham expat friends
who’ve had to solve this same problem for other reasons. I
Equipment list from the estate of the KARS Elmer Bob Bentley WW5OO
(formerly WB3EWP)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wswLLG6_MApulGS3MoN5uOiRapP4LAKnZsRsUSmrjqw/edit?usp=sharing
Please contact me directly if you are interested in any of this equipment.
Regards
--jv
n...@arrl.net
Contact Dan Tassell, KC5PCB kc5p...@att.net Dan is out in the Magnolia
area and has been making custom radio interface cables for over 20 years
--jv
NA5D
On 11/18/2020 6:12 PM, Chad Kitzmann via BVARC wrote:
Does anyone know a site or someone who makes custom order usb serial to mini
din 8
I don't think the repeater is active right now and where did you get
your data? I see this on the NASA site
for Houston
DateVisible Max Height* Appears Disappears Share
Event
Fri Nov 13, 6:07 AM 3 min 12° 10° above W 10° above SSW
Will RG-6 work, yes
Is it the best choice, no.
You will find many posts about others using it just fine as well as many
saying to toss it out and get something that's 50 ohm YMMV
--jv
On 10/20/2020 7:53 PM, Shannon Tassin via BVARC wrote:
Hi all,
Working to get my first radio setup and
Question should be:
How do you program your analog radio(s)
* CHIRP
o https://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/LATEST/
o Can input from Repeaterbook.com, etc
o Same software works on many radios
o Each radio may require a specific cable
* RTSystems ($50)
o
What kind of radial field did you put down for the 6BTV? You should
also be ab;e to adjust the antenna for each band for a fairly low SWR
where you don't need an antenna match
--jv
On 10/16/2020 7:45 PM, Chad Kitzmann via BVARC wrote:
It’s a long run but no shorts. Using LMR400 with a
Been a Comcast customer for years and only have had one major issue
several years ago that it took their upper level support several months
to resolve. Right around 5:30-6:00 pm every night a few channels would
get pixelated images. I always figured it was a heat related issue in
one of the
If anyone sees an Expert 1.5K-FA Linear Amplifier for sale in the
Houston are please let me know. One was stolen from a storage facility
in Katy earlier this week
Regards
--jv
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC mailing list
I did a little research on the subject after breakfast this morning,
just sent you an email
On 9/5/2020 12:38 PM, Charles Stokes via BVARC wrote:
Just wondering if anyone is using or has used FT8 on a Yaesu FT-1000
with a SignaLink USB. I have tried several setup options with no
positive
On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 1:28 PM Jimmy Vance via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
If I recall, there is no automation there. Once you work a station
in your wanted list, you will need to manually remove them from
the list
--jv
na5d
On 8/15/2020 1:03 PM, R
If I recall, there is no automation there. Once you work a station in
your wanted list, you will need to manually remove them from the list
--jv
na5d
On 8/15/2020 1:03 PM, Rob KC5RET via BVARC wrote:
Hello all,
I'm working with JT Alert and using N3FJP for logging, and I'm trying
to get my
A good old fashioned PICNIC error
Problem In Chair Not In Computer
--jv
On 8/13/2020 8:18 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC wrote:
"Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair"
*From:* BVARC on behalf of Ron Bosch via
What I've been doing for several years now is I fold the shield back
over the outer sheath and screw the connector down over the shield and
just solder the tip. Basically the same principle as crimping the
shield. This is a stronger connection than trying to solder the shield
in the holes
" from Ameritron, the 811
or 811H. HI
John, HOC, is the tube guy.he will know73...RH
On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 9:18 PM Jimmy Vance via BVARC
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:
One of the guys in KARS needs to test a few 811's, does anyone
hav
One of the guys in KARS needs to test a few 811's, does anyone have a
tester capable of testing these?
Thanks
--jv
na5d
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC mailing list
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http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Might anyone have an extra one of these mics they want to get rid of?
These are 8 pin RJ-45 mics for Yaesu HF radio such as FT-450D
MH-31A8J Stock microphone
MH-36E8J Optional DTMF microphone
Thanks
--jv
na5d
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio
Primarily because Google own a competing application.
Good article on the subject
https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/google-zoom-ban-eric-yuan-thank-you.html
On 7/20/2020 1:44 PM, D. Howard Bingham via BVARC wrote:
I AVOID ZOOM altogether, GOOGLE prohibits their EMPLOYEES from using
it
Do you have specific questions? I use FT8 and FT4 most of the time I'm on HF
On 7/7/2020 10:27 AM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote:
Interested in hearing from others using this mode.
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC mailing list
It is worth noting that Google offers its own enterprise Zoom competitor
called Meet as part of its G Suite offering which would be the primary
reason they wouldn't want their employees using a competitors software
On 6/23/2020 3:02 AM, D. Howard Bingham via BVARC wrote:
On 6/22/2020 11:28
sentation during the Zoom meeting, but
there were several questions regarding the history of the call
sign system itself.
There is a QST article from '94 that does a pretty good job.
https://archive.org/details/AnOverviewOfAmateurCallSignsPastAndPresent/mode/1up?q=X
Cross band repeat aren't really done in pairs per se. Generally you set
your dual band mobile radio to access a 2m repeater and use the UHF side
of the radio in a simplex fashion with an HT to cross band through your
mobile to increase the range of your HT.
In Texas the UHF areas set aside
You will need to go into your account settings and under recordings
click the share button next to this recording and either disable
passwords, show what it is currently set to or change it to 77406. It
doesn't default to the one you use for the meeting
--jv
On 6/6/2020 11:35 PM, Doug
A screenshot might help us understand what you are referring to
On 5/23/2020 9:36 PM, K5IZO via BVARC wrote:
Thanks for your responses. However, I’m not looking for an ad-blocker
that stops standard pop ups. The pop-ups I am referring to shows up
always on the right edge toward the bottom
You want you time as close to correct as possible. As long as the
decodes are 1 second or less you should not have an issue with making
the contact Once you get past -18 or so it's a crapshoot on if they
hear you or not
On 5/7/2020 8:14 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote:
Question when using
While there is nothing in the rules that explicitly prohibit remote
operation, The ARRL needs to clarify this section of the rules as 'all
equipment' could be construed many ways
4.1 (Class A) "All equipment (including antennas) must lie within a
circle whose diameter does not exceed 300
This is a good article that discusses the subject at hand
https://thepublicsradio.org/episode/theec-radio-for-churches-during-coronavirus
--jv
NA5D
On 4/8/2020 12:13 PM, SETX Telecom via BVARC wrote:
The LEGAL limit for unlicensed operation in the FM as well as other
bands is in Part
We tested the free version of Zoom for the KARS board meeting last week.
When we got close to the 40 minute mark, we all got a pop-up that the
the 40 minute limit was temporarily suspended and the meeting continued
After the meeting I signed KARS up for the $15 a month plan for the
I've been using a SENA Bluetooth setup on my motorcycle four about 4
years or so, it works great. My setup could be adapted to what you're
looking at, but there are probably other Bluetooth solutions that would
work better for you
--jv
NA5D
On 4/5/2020 5:48 AM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote:
So you can stream on YouTube, or try Zello
On 3/31/2020 5:46 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote:
Ok instead of an fm transmitter is there a way to use a cell phone to
broadcast the service audio to cars in the parking lot? I found fm
transmitters online but none of them can be delivered until
KARS next scheduled test date is May 9th. As of now it has not been
cancelled, but that may change depending on the state of things
--jv
On 3/23/2020 10:14 AM, mark janzer via BVARC wrote:
Unless KARS (Katy ARS) has testing, BVARC and Transtar (Franz
Lagermann) testing is on temporary hold,
Rob, to be clear, the FCC doesn't offer testing. The VE's which are
usually part of a local club do the testing. Right now most testing
sessions are cancelled or about to be cancelled.
John, if you know the material, you won't have any problems passing the
test after the pool change. The
I just did a presentation on call signs, primarily focused on the vanity system
at the last KARS meeting. Everyone said it was good information. I’d be happy
to do it at ECHO or BVARC
Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 13, 2020, at 3:39 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote:
>
> We've finally
Read from your UV-82, then open the file you D/L from ARES. You will now
have two files open in CHIRP. Cut and paste from the ARES file into the
one you read from your radio, then upload the new settings back into
your radio
On 1/23/2020 7:43 PM, Rick Wannall via BVARC wrote:
The file I
When you go into device manager, what does it show as the USB device and
driver fro your CAT cable? Also what version of Windows are you using
On 1/8/2020 8:01 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote:
I never have been able to get my cat cable to work between my hf rig
and the computer (and to Gus
Alex, I have a couple of Hermes Lite 2 boards, Walter Holmes is the
local expert on setting these up. Not sure I'd suggest anyone to get
this as their first HF rig. If you want to stay with an SDR transceiver
I'd look at the Icom 7300
--jv
On 12/22/2019 10:29 AM, Alexander Park via BVARC
You can set WSJT to 'Fake-It' under the rig control settings, this does
the same things as 'split'mode on radios that can work split between VFO
A and B
On 12/21/2019 10:22 AM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote:
I am having trouble getting my cat cable to work between the HF rig
and the computer.
Pretty sure one of the emails in the thread says this one is just a
floater with APRS tracking
On 12/20/2019 8:35 PM, Steve Agee via BVARC wrote:
*Will this one have a 2 meter to 70 centimeter cross band repeater on
board?
N5ZUA
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BVARC
Clancy's Public House 503 FM 359 Suite 118 Richmond, TX 77406
Mia's Table - Katy Address: 23235 Kingsplace Dr, Katy, TX 77494 (Hwy99
& Kingsland)
Not West or Southwest, but probably one of the best CFS in Houston
Hickory Hollow Restaurant and Catering Address: 8038 Fallbrook Dr,
Houston,
You need to login in o the FCC ULS system and download the official copy
of your license
https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/licManager/login.jsp
Jimmy Vance - NA5D
On 11/15/2019 2:12 AM, Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote:
Hi. I am new to this club. Wonder if someone could help me with a
From a post I made earlier today elsewhere
Ballots for ARRL West Gulf election are reported to being received all
across the Houston and surrounding areas. Hopefully yours has arrived
this week.
I have been asked by many people for my opinion on who to vote for.
While I won't tell anyone
For those who were not able to attend The ARRL West Gulf Division
Candidate Interviews on Saturday, Jason Johnson from Ham Radio 2.0 live
streamed the event. It is now posted on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7c7vUXwOTY
The candidates are John Stratton and Madison Jones.
Jimmy
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