Re: [BVARC] UPS Issue

I have several at the remote station and a few here in Texas, I like to err on the safe side and replace the batteries every year. Yes, it gets expensive, but not as expensive as making numerous trips to the remote station 1,400 miles away or having to bother my neighbors and friends to make a

Re: [BVARC] Field Day

Bummer! Seems COVID is making a resurgence in this area. A few of our friends have recently come down with it… they have no clue how/who they were infected. Everyone has had the initial vaccinations and boosters but are still getting it. Hopefully all the injections will make for a quick

Re: [BVARC] ARISS update

Very cool! On Wed, Mar 23, 2022 at 17:24 Walter Holmes via BVARC wrote: > Major congrats Jeff. > > > > Can’t wait to see this happen. > > > > Walter/K5WH > > > > *From:* BVARC *On Behalf Of *Jeff Greer via > BVARC > *Sent:* Wednesday, March 23, 2022 3:07 PM > *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO

Re: [BVARC] Looking for a used computer monitor

Jeffery, If you can hold off buying a new monitor for a couple of months, the "Black Friday" sales will soon be coming up. Two years ago, I was able to pick up 2 Dell 32 in monitors for $120 each; brand new, full warranty. You just need to be patient and look around for them. 73 de Jim - KE8G

Re: [BVARC] CW Academy Facebook posting by Ed, K6HP

No cost or obligation. Check out the CWOps website. 73 de Jim - KE8G CWOps #1616 On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 4:47 PM Bill Holden via BVARC wrote: > How much does this cost? I registered in April and it looks awesome! > Bill > W5JAZ > > On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 4:37 PM Mark via BVARC wrote: > >>

Re: [BVARC] electrician specializing in house surge protection and grounding

Funny thing, A thread was started a bit ago about an antenna on the roof of their house and lightening strikes. I kinda dismissed it, as living in an HOA, no chance of having one. This last storm, Friday night, we experienced a nearby strike. Where to begin listing the damage AC gone,

Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

You can also go to the FCC ULS and search by name... public record. On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 7:39 AM John Mechura via BVARC wrote: > You may also go to the bvarc website and click on the membership roster > and scroll around for your info. > > On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 7:16 AM William Elliott via

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ North American QSO Party, SSB - January

Great score for the time put in! Didn't know you owned a microphone!! 73 de Jim - KE8G On Sun, Jan 17, 2021, 9:26 AM Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: > I was only on for 4 1/2 hours and had 67 Q's and 27 multipliers. Glad to > catch you on 40 Al. > > Scott KD5FBA > > On Sun, Jan 17, 2021, 2:14

Re: [BVARC] Anybody up for CW

Hi Mark, This is Jim - KE8G, I am a member of the Texas DX Society, and also a past instructor with CWops. With an ability of head copying at 15wpm, might I suggest a couple of things to improve your skills? First off, Investigate CWops and the CW Academy, it is a wonderful program and many,

Re: [BVARC] Tailtwister Rotator now turning

Let me know when you are planning the tower party, as Claire & I return to Richmond on December 6th. So, good Lord willing, I can lend a hand. 73 de Jim - KE8G On Thu, Nov 26, 2020 at 9:32 AM Allen Brier via BVARC wrote: > All is (relatively) good now with the rotor…turns out it was a

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ ARRL Sweepstakes Contest, CW - 2020

Allen & Nizar... I worked Allen, but never heard Nizar on the air. I was able to work 83 of the 84 sections, missing NorthWest Territories (NT) with over 750 QSOs, a fun time!! I'll be back in Houston early next month, maybe Covid will calm down and we can get together. I know, wishful thinking

Re: [BVARC] K5DX/50 CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1900Z Oct 7

Hi Allen, Remember, you are getting older... you probably fell asleep at the keyboard!! 73 de Jim - KE8G On Wed, Oct 7, 2020 at 4:05 PM Allen Brier via BVARC wrote: > CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1900Z Oct 7 > > > > Call: K5DX/50 > > Operator(s): N5XZ > > Station: N5XZ > > > >

[BVARC] BVARC - KE8G North American QSO Party CW - August

North American QSO Party, CW - August Call: KE8G Operator(s): KE8G Station: KE8G Class: Single Op LP QTH: OH Operating Time (hrs): 10 Summary: Band QSOs Mults --- 160: 80: 17931 40: 46351 20: 3519 15: 10: --- Total: 677 101

Re: [BVARC] FW: [PVRC] Forecasting Sunspot Cycle 25 Amplitude

This is good news... if we are going to be shut in, then we can travel worldwide via the hambands!! 73 de Jim - KE8G PS; I was hoping for another great sunspot cycle before the old "SK" comes to claim me! On Mon, Jul 6, 2020 at 11:51 AM Allen Brier via BVARC wrote: > Copied from the

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ: CWops Mini-CWT Test - 0300Z Aug 8

Ahh, you are just getting too old! It was a good score, happy y'all could make it.! 73 de Jim - KE8G On Thu, Aug 8, 2019, 5:29 PM Allen Brier via BVARC wrote: > CWops Mini-CWT Test - 0300Z Aug 8 > > > > Call: N5XZ > > Operator(s): N5XZ > > Station: K0NM > > > > Class:

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ Antenna Party

Hi Allen, Best I can say is to firm up a date, and I will try to make it. 73 de Jim - KE8G On Tue, Jul 16, 2019, 7:59 PM Allen Brier via BVARC wrote: > I am thinking about taking the SteppIR down this weekend or next. Is > anyone available to assist? > > > > *Allen R. Brier N5XZ* > > *1515

Re: [BVARC] Field Day 2019

Bill, All the folks did a great job, but by far, you are at the top when it comes to the effort output for Field Day! I think in the 6 years I have been doing Field Day with y'all, this is by far the best one yet. Everyone worked together like a well oiled machine, which made the effort seem

Re: [BVARC] Power point of 2019 Field Day photos

Great job Marty! My non ham friends will get a better understanding of what the "madness" is! Thanks, Jim - KE8G On Sun, Jun 23, 2019, 4:51 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > Nice Marty. Worked great...Rick W5RH > > On Sun, Jun 23, 2019 at 4:28 PM Martin Blaise via BVARC > wrote: > >> I made

Re: [BVARC] Friday Set up

at conditions. We will have something to > drink. > > Thanks for your help ! > > Bill > > W5VOM > > > > > > *From:* BVARC *On Behalf Of *KE8G via BVARC > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 19, 2019 11:17 AM > *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB > *Cc:* K

[BVARC] Friday Set up

Hi All, I need a refresher at what time are we starting to set up for Field Day on Friday? I'll be there to help set up Friday and then again help finish up on Saturday morning, also operate on Saturday. I need to leave after my last operating shift; midnight to 1 AM, and won't be returning;

Re: [BVARC] K0NM CWT score

Congrats, Nizar! On Wed, May 15, 2019 at 9:04 AM Nizar Mullani via BVARC wrote: > CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1300Z May 15 > > > > Call: K0NM > > Operator(s): K0NM > > Station: K0NM > > > > Class: Single Op HP > > QTH: TX > > Operating Time (hrs): 1 > > Remote Operation > > > >

Re: [BVARC] Antenna up, possible purchase

Hi Martin, I am not familiar with that one, but can highly recommend their DX-88 antenna. I’ve had one for several years now and it works well. I know it goes to 80 meters, and I think down to 6. I am not 100% sure on he 6 meters, as I am not interested in that band. I added about a mile of

Re: [BVARC] Finally broke through the 100 QSO barrier in CWT

Hi Nizar, Just saw this...Congrats!! Yes, a worthy milestone, now it will turn into the norm. This must have been the 1300 CWT, you had a nice signal into Ohio. See you at Field Day. 73 de Jim - KE8G On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 9:09 AM Nizar Mullani via BVARC wrote: > Call: K0NM > > Operator(s):

Re: [BVARC] Seeking Field Day Suggestions

Hi David, My name is Jim Blanca - KE8G, and I am an "import" from Ohio for Field Day. As Nizar says, please ask questions, that is the best way to learn. If you don't understand something, never be afraid to ask for a through explanation. Most folks are very happy to share their knowledge

Re: [BVARC] Seeking Field Day Suggestions

Thanks, that image is FOREVER burned into my mind On Sat, Apr 27, 2019 at 3:09 PM Larry Riendeau via BVARC wrote: > Personally, I’d like to see N5VCX in a dunking booth! On second thought > scratch that - he might come in a Speedo  > > Larry Riendeau > > > On Apr 27, 2019, at 11:43 AM,

Re: [BVARC] Whan a Ham Becomes a Silent Key

Hi Eddie, Just the abbreviation, SK, is sufficient. 73 de Jim - KE8G On Mon, Apr 8, 2019 at 2:10 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: > When a ham dies, it is common to say he/she is a Silent Key, or SK > > On the bvarc website we try to keep track and list any silent key that has > been a BVARC

Re: [BVARC] K0NM CWT score April 4 2019

Hi Nizar, Still a nice score!! I gave up after 45 minutes, I was just not hearing stations this morning. I was looking at the RBN and my usual signals were not as strong, so I am guessing I had sucko propagation here in Ohio. I hope the 19:00 and 03:00 CWTs are better!! 73 de Jim - KE8G On

Re: [BVARC] CWT slow speed Contests

I worked everyone one the list, with the exception of K5IZO & K5GQ. As I have said before, if I don't work Dale, I have a feeling something is wrong!! Thanks for all the contacts! 73 de Jim - KE8G On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 12:44 AM Nizar Mullani via BVARC wrote: > We had a pretty good

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Slow speed one hour CW contests on March 13.

Nizar, Yes, I hope some new folks get on the air and join in the fun!! For this coming CWT, I will be using one of the CWops' mini club call sign, KN8CWO, and my exchange will be Jim CWA for all 3 sessions. The 03:00 is going to be a killer for me, as with going to daylight savings time, it runs

Re: [BVARC] ARRL DX Contest CW contest this weekend

Hear, hear! This is an excellent opportunity to snag some new; possibly rare, DX. At this time, there is a V88 and XX9 station QRV and they will be participating in the contest. If you are diligent, you can even make DXCC this weekend!! 73 de Jim - KE8G On Tue, Feb 12, 2019 at 6:45 AM Nizar

Re: [BVARC] K3/100 for sale

Hi Guys, Just wanted you to know, the K3/100 is sold. 73 de Jim - KE8G On Fri, Sep 21, 2018 at 5:13 PM KE8G wrote: > Hi All, > I just bought some new K3s radios and am now selling of the K3 radios. I > have one gone already, but still have one that's available. > > Here's the particulars: >

Re: [BVARC] FW: [Elecraft] K3/100 for sale - Price reduced

Ahh, okay, thanks for the help! On Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 8:21 PM Glenn Anderson via BVARC wrote: > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto: > elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KE8G > Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 9:03 AM > To: Elecraft >

Re: [BVARC] FW: [Elecraft] K3/100 for sale - Price reduced

Hi Glenn, Were you contacting me about this? I see it's from you, but there is no content. 73 de Jim - KE8G On Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 8:21 PM Glenn Anderson via BVARC wrote: > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto: > elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On

[BVARC] K3/100 for sale

Hi All, I just bought some new K3s radios and am now selling of the K3 radios. I have one gone already, but still have one that's available. Here's the particulars: It has been in a non-smoking environment since day one! Serial # 4401 K3/100-F K3 100W Transceiver – Factory Assembled KAT3 K3

Re: [BVARC] NAQP CW contest

Hi Nizar, Congrats!! And running SO2R!! Wow, I could never get this old brain to do that!! I was happy to work you on 2 bands last night; I believe it was 20 & 40 meters. I did work Allen, N5ZX, I think it was 80 meters. 73 de Jim - KE8G Nizar Mullani via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] NAQP CW this weekend: TEAMS

Hi Allen, Sorry, but I got "grabbed" up by another group for this contest... One of the CWops sent me an email asking to be on their team. Hope to hear you in the contest! I did commit to you for the CWOpen contest in September. 73 de Jim - KE8G Sent from my iPad > On Aug 4, 2016, at 5:39

Re: [BVARC] AES going out of business

Hi All, This is unfortunate! The Ohio store is located about 15 miles from my QTH and has gotten many "greenstamps" from me over the past 40 years! I found that as time progressed, AES seemed to be stuck in the 70's, as they didn't keep up with the things other vendors were doing. The biggest

Re: [BVARC] BVARC/ECHO/TDXS Tri-Club Field Day - Final Organizational Meeting

Hi Mike, I was at last Sunday's meeting, but will not be able to attend on this Saturday, as it is my grandson's birthday party. I'll talk with Allen later this weekend to catch me up on anything I may need to know. I do plan on being at the FD site beginning next Friday at 1:00 for setup.

Re: [BVARC] Field Day Operators, Equipment, Commitments

Hi All, As Allen and I have spoken over the weekend... even got together to load the latest FW into my K3, I plan one being there. I am strictly a CW op, but in a pinch, will give SSB a try if we do not have enough ops and the CW bands get slow. I'll bring my K3, (it does not have a mic), an

Re: [BVARC] best morse code key

I second the Nye Viking with Navy knob; I cut my cw teeth on this one about 40 years ago. Then I went to the Bencher paddles and used them for a long time. Now, my favorite is still a Bencher paddle, but it is the hex shaped one with magnetic returns. Its action is very smooth and has a

[BVARC] 2015 Field Day Results

Hi All, I received a message from ARRL about the 2015 Field Day results and we reached out goals. At a meeting just prior to the start of Field Day, we set the goals of placing #1 for our category, 8A and to break the top 10 for all of the U.S. Well, the results are in: #1 for 8A and #5

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ: Texas QSO Party

Hi Allen, I was happy to be able to work you on 40 meters this past weekend! Is the TQP normally more represented than what I heard this weekend? Seems like there were not very many stations on the air. Then again, it could just be what I was hearing from Ohio. 73 de Jim - KE8G