Re: [BVARC] Off topic: weird music on 43.54 MHz

2023-07-05 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
How weird - that sounds kinda like telephone on-hold music. On Wed, Jul 5, 2023 at 3:25 PM Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > Marvin N5RKW > > Sent from my iPhone > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing lis

Re: [BVARC] 34/94 details

2023-05-22 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
Here's a related piece of history I found when I Googled "WA5CYI Repeater" THE HISTORY OF THE 146.88 REPEATER IN HOUSTON http://bvarc.org/rpt88.html Interesting read. Karl W5KMB On Mon, May 22, 2023 at 4:26 PM John Denison via BVARC wrote: > That antenna looks similar to the Telewave antenna w

Re: [BVARC] Yaesu FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR or FTM-500DR?

2023-05-08 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
r material that is placed on or attached to the windshield or side or rear > window and that obstructs or reduces the operator’s clear view.” > > > > That’s something I dug up on the Ram Mounts website. Obviously they > enforce this with discretion or our toll passes would all be ille

[BVARC] Yaesu FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR or FTM-500DR?

2023-05-06 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
Anyone used either the FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR, or FTM-500DR and have some thoughts to share? I'm thinking about getting a dual-band mobile to use in my 2016 Civic without a lot of space, so I've been doing a lot of research online about radios with a remote head that I can put on a window suction mo

Re: [BVARC] Special Event Station this weekend

2023-03-01 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
What frequency will the station be operated at? Thanks, Karl W5KMB On Wed, Mar 1, 2023, 6:53 PM JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: > Dear fellow BVARCIANs > >The Greater Houston Hamfest is this Friday and Saturday now so it's > time to firm up plans for your involvement. To that end, I hope you'

Re: [BVARC] Kenwood TS50 service manual

2022-12-05 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
Like this? http://www.radiomanual.info/schemi/KENW_HF/TS-50S_serv.pdf On Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 4:28 PM Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > Hey guys > I’m looking for a Kenwood TS50 service manual. > Thanks > Marvin N5RKW > > Sent from my iPhone > __

Re: [BVARC] Anybody have a suggestion for who may be able to repair my Kenwood TS 570?

2021-06-23 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
In case you're interested, here's a cleaner link to the service manual. A good site overall, if you're looking for a manual for your rig... https://rigreference.com/documents/9a8a71f4-b63b-102d-87c9-1e27922bfe8d Karl W5KMB On Wed, Jun 23, 2021 at 8:18 AM Ron Litt via BVARC wrote: > Me too. Used

Re: [BVARC] Lightning Strike Prevention

2021-05-27 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
I recommend ARRL insurance - very affordable: https://www.arrlinsurance.com/ I just recently signed up, but I bought it after speaking to someone that had made 2-3 claims on it over the years and they paid out with no fuss every time. Karl W5KMB On Wed, May 26, 2021 at 7:16 PM Keith Dutson via B

Re: [BVARC] PL259 to SMA male connector

2021-05-13 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
I bought this package deal on Amazon that's worked well for me. It hasn't seen heavy use, but has worked well for my limited use so far: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086JKKTWY/ W5KMB On Thu, May 13, 2021 at 1:45 PM Steve Agee via BVARC wrote: > > > > *OK, sorry ... I don't have one of tho

Re: [BVARC] HF Antenna Advice

2021-05-07 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
David, I wouldn't think that a dipole of any kind would put too much of a strain on your chimney. Even with the balun, that one only weighs 1.2lb (per DX Engineering - https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/mfj-2010). Since whatever you use as a mount will weigh more than the antenna, just be sure t

Re: [BVARC] Updated Radio Frequency Exposure Rules Become Effective on May 3

2021-04-14 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
Looking forward to the one-pager on what to do, lol ;) This might be helpful: http://hintlink.com/power_density.htm Here's a link to actual language: https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2020-02745/p-233https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2020-02745/p-233 On Wed, Apr 14, 2021 at 9:51 AM mark janzer v

Re: [BVARC] Remote Antenna Switches??

2021-03-18 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
I bought one of these for my dad a few years ago. I think he's still using it. It uses a DC voltage on the coax to actuate a relay. https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-4712 On Thu, Mar 18, 2021, 6:50 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: > Does anyone have experience with remote antenna switche

Re: [BVARC] Hamshack Hotline?

2021-03-18 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
d a phone from Fleabay. Should be here next week. > > K5BES > > On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 00:43 Karl Bernard via BVARC > wrote: > >> Anyone here playing with this? I think I'll give it a try, since I'm >> always looking for something else to throw on my home n

[BVARC] Hamshack Hotline?

2021-03-17 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
Anyone here playing with this? I think I'll give it a try, since I'm always looking for something else to throw on my home network ;) https://hamshackhotline.com/ Karl W5KMB Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http:

Re: [BVARC] USB Cables for Rig Control?

2021-03-17 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
k signal digi. I am in the process of setting > up a PTC IIIusb modem, which will run a second USB to Accessory cable (I > hope that and the Airmail program is all I need to get on the DTN backbone). > > Ron > KE4DRF > > On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 12:25 AM Karl Bernard via BVARC

[BVARC] USB Cables for Rig Control?

2021-03-15 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
What USB cables are you using for rig control? I plan to work digital modes and do rig control on my IC-7100 and possibly keep the power-supply and the radio itself away from my desk and I was planning to get a 6-10ft USB A to USB mini-B cable. I'd think it should be a shielded cable. I should also

Re: [BVARC] Ham Flea Markets Resume in Korea

2021-03-15 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
I went to a ham tailgate the Friday after Thanksgiving in 2001 somewhere in the Houston area. That's where I bought my current 2M rig (Radio Shack HTX-212) and had fun looking around. Does this tailgate still exist? Karl On Mon, Mar 15, 2021 at 8:11 PM john Parmalee via BVARC wrote: > In Los An

Re: [BVARC] DMR Radios?

2021-03-14 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
t; 73, KI5ICT > > On Thu, Mar 11, 2021 at 10:59 PM Karl Bernard via BVARC > wrote: > >> I'm thinking of getting a DMR HT and am especially interested in >> the Ailunce HD1, based on price and reviews. >> >> What DMR radios are you using

[BVARC] DMR Radios?

2021-03-11 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
I'm thinking of getting a DMR HT and am especially interested in the Ailunce HD1, based on price and reviews. What DMR radios are you using and what do you like or not like about them? Thanks! Karl W5KMB Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mai

Re: [BVARC] Meeting Info for 3/11?

2021-03-10 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
rm=icon> > Virus-free. > www.avast.com > <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> > <#m_-2298269390238709785_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 1

[BVARC] Meeting Info for 3/11?

2021-03-10 Thread Karl Bernard via BVARC
I'm new to BVARC and would like to attend the 3/11 Zoom meeting, but I don't see the info on the website (bvarc.org) and I only joined this list a couple of days ago, so may have missed it here as well... Thanks! Karl W5KMB Brazos Valley Amateur Ra