* Started by reading the article in QST
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ypIXioilhzbpNVZMIUIkiDqFhTyl-sQB/view
Check out the Feb 2023 QST article [1] on CW Hotline
* Went to the Vband site to listen.
https://hamradio.solutions/vband/
I tried to join using the ctrl keys of the
1. If you purchase the USB adapter - there is a large amount of delay
(latency) between YOU keying and hearing the sound from the computer.
2. The CW Hotline kit has a keyer with sound; so no latency.
3. I was not able to send using:
* In paddle mode, use the [ key for dits and the ]
cw hotline
Check out the Feb 2023 QST article [1] on CW Hotline.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ypIXioilhzbpNVZMIUIkiDqFhTyl-sQB/view
I ordered the kit should be here this week.
Click on the vband link -
https://hamradio.solutions/vband/
some channels have decoders so one can listen (see)
John,
I live in a HOA and USE wire antennas for HF.
The band conditions were unusual for 80M.
Signals were louder than normal and the band was heavily occupied; the
MOST I have EVER seen!
So much so I spent 2 hours calling stations I could hear.
ENJOYABLE
Not sure what was clogging up the digest..
Aug 6th to Sept 14
I deleted the associated message -
Mark
Original Message
SUBJECT:
BVARC Digest, Vol 163, Issue 1
DATE:
2023-09-15 2:42 am
FROM:
begins Saturday at 7:00 AM local time.
exchange: Non-HQ: RS(T) + ITU Zone No
ALSO, SEND A COPY OF YOUR IARU CONTEST CABRILLO FILE TO THE WRTC2022
JUDGES
WRTC2022 site https://www.wrtc2022.it for you to send in your log.
MARK
K5GQ
Original Message
This is list is the largest increase I have seen.
Mark, K5GQ
skcc 1550 T
New SKCC Members as of April 23, 2023
Please welcome the following new members of the SKCC family
Watch for them on the air and help them get started on their first SKCC
QSO's!
Here are some of their reasons for
Mark, K5GQ, have signed up to operate as W1AW/5 on Monday February 6th
FROM 1900-2000z -- ICWC Medium Speed Test: 24wpm
Exchange Name & State
From 1800- 1900Z
I will either Call CQ - exchange 5NN
CQ SKCC - RST, state,
I was honored to have Bruce Pea in my CW Academy class a few years ago.
Bruce has a wonderful broadcast voice and is a charismatic person.
Listen to his interviews with outstanding individuals
https://www.ditdit.fm/
Mark Tyler
number 35 in Bruce's
for those that need to practice..
California QSO Party Practice Run Friday:
California QSO Party Practice Session
Date;Friday, September 30, 2022
Time:4:30PM - 5:00PM PDT (2330 UTC - UTC)
Bands:20M, 40M, 80M
Modes:Both CW and Phone
Exchange and Center Frequencies:
Same
I have my zombie number and ready
The Halloween I participate in is the _ZOMBIE SHUFFLE_
https://www.contestcalendar.com/contestdetails.php?ref=632
2021 - last year info
http://www.zianet.com/qrp/ZOMBIE/pg.htm
MARK
K5GQ
Brazos Valley
This weekend SKCC will have an event that has a Long exchange. Look it
up
The skcc member nr is optional ; I will send MEMBER NR.
I will be working the CA QSO party.
But will work SKCC MEMBERS
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC mailing
JP,
As you increase the diameter of the wire, so goes the Q; larger wire
will have a higher Q. Q=XL/R
I am lucky and have a pine tree to connect the apex of an inverted V for
40M .The two ends go to the sides of the fence.
Mark
K5GQ
Greetings,
I am building a 40/80 EFHW antenna
Mike,
Did see YOU, on the Field day spot on the Noon news on KPRC.
GOOD JOB!
Mark Tyler
K5GQ
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Publicly available
Link
https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/
Original Message
SUBJECT:
WEEKLY CW event - every Monday, there will be a medium speed test
(MST) 20 to 25wpm.
DATE:
2022-04-28 1:08 pm
FROM:
K1USN event is doing very well. http://www.k1usn.com/
May 2, every Monday, there will be a medium speed test (MST) at the same
times as CWT, but on Monday. Speed will be 20 to 25wpm.
User defined contest for N1MM
https://n1mmwp.hamdocs.com/mmfiles/icwc-mst-udc/
Contest - ICWC
TIME 1300
Shannon,
1. height matters. not inches.
the pictures did not come through.
2. what frequency - how much power - is the rig a HT or mobile rig?
3. what do you plan to do?
Mark
K5GQ
On 2022-01-14 12:00 pm, bvarc-requ...@bvarc.org wrote:
Send BVARC mailing list submissions to
Interesting!
Apparently applies specifically to the UK.
Read more at https://techround.co.uk/news/you-can-
now-order-pizza-with-morse-code/
Available from 28th November 2021,
Customers will
need to guess one of the five
game-related codes and translate
this into Morse code, with each
code
This is a CW QRP event.
Occurs on Friday, not the weekend.
SCARY ZOMBIE NAME: Last year, everyone got a kick out of the scary names
bonus stations were sending (Covid, Drac, Lurch, etc.).
This year, EVERYONE can send a goofy name instead of their normal OP
name.
Pick a unique, scary,
Bill,
I am subscribed to the digest of the BVARC email. I get one email from
BVARC a day.
Just now seeing your post.
Jim - KE8G, is correct NO COST to take the CW Academy courses.
Make sure you meet & understand the requirements
Do look at
From Facebook CW Academy group
Ed Parsons is the administrator.
This posting is dated July 5th
-the take away from this IS:
The number of signups for each semester in CWops CWA continues to
increase.
Signing up now does not guarantee a class in SEPTEMBER!
K5GQ
Mark Tyler
-- JP asked I add last name & call -
Morse runner is a contest simulator.
For a beginner. the callsigns are difficult.
One can change Morse Runner database. This results in an easier program.
Unfortunately, for some changing the database is not easy.
I have a dropbox with
Morse runner is a contest simulator.
For a beginner. the callsigns are difficult.
One can change Morse Runner database. This results in an easier program.
Unfortunately, for some this is not easy.
I have a dropbox with different folders having different databases for
Morse runner that need
This was last night. The next one is NEXT MONTH.
WHY I recommend This event to CW Academy intermediate students.
Most stations are going 20wpm
stations will repeat - multiple times.
you may get a certificate - even if only one contact - if it is
your first NAQCC
It takes LOTS of practice, practice - listening to how you send and
correcting to get GOOD.
You know you are good, when finishing a qso, you are the one being
called for another Q. I have been there!
The hand key in the closet has the Tea Cup type knob; rest your thumb on
the saucer and
Mark,
Lets start of with qualifications:
Member of NAQCC
http://naqcc.info/contests.html
Received - 1st place in W5 div Jan 2015 SWA Bug
Built ATS-3and enter competition ARS Spartan Sprint
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