Re: [BVARC] SpaceX

2023-09-14 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Nice. On Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 9:43 PM K5BOU via BVARC wrote: > I'm in California in Irvine, and look what I witnessed on my way out of > the restaurant: space X launch  > Sent from my iPhone > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: ARLB017 ARRL Files Comments Against "Seriously Flawed" HF Rules Petition

2023-08-03 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
If ARRL does not take care of this, I will never give them another dime. On Thu, Aug 3, 2023 at 3:27 PM JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: > > > > SB QST @ ARL $ARLB017 > > ARLB017 ARRL Files Comments Against "Seriously Flawed" HF Rules > > Petition > > > > ZCZC AG17 > > QST de W1AW > > ARRL

Re: [BVARC] Will This Petition Before The FCC Bring An End To Amateur Radio As We Know It Or Am I Wrong Jim W6LG - YouTube

2023-07-16 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
This has been coming for a long time. It is already being done. It does seem like a spectrum grab. There are plenty of HF frequencies they can use without interference to HAM radio. ARRL will hopefully prove their worth this time. On Sun, Jul 16, 2023 at 3:09 PM Rick Hiller wrote: >

Re: [BVARC] For sale of Jeep wheels

2023-06-02 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Here here!! On Thu, Jun 1, 2023, 1:41 PM Dwayne Jones via BVARC wrote: > I would rather buy stuff from other hams ( radio gear or otherwise ) than > someone on Craigslist. At least here most are honest. And less chance of > getting shot. > > Dwayne > > On Thu, Jun 1, 2023 at 12:54 PM David

Re: [BVARC] DXCC100

2023-02-03 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Wonderful! On Wed, Feb 1, 2023, 7:22 PM K5BOU via BVARC wrote: > I’m excited to announce I made my DXCC 100 on 10 M > > > > K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont > > Houston*|*Texas*|*USA*|* > > https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/ > > > > > > Brazos Valley

Re: [BVARC] HRO Milwaukee Superfest - September 23 & 24, 2022

2022-09-18 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
When I lived in Chicago, I went twice. It resembles a good but small Hamfest. It may have changed since I was there. It was over 10 years ago. It was worth the drive from Chicago. On Sat, Sep 17, 2022 at 11:40 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: > Has anyone been to the HRO Milwaukee

Re: [BVARC] Look at this scam I got texted

2022-09-12 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
I got it too. On Mon, Sep 12, 2022 at 5:06 PM Curt Fletcher via BVARC wrote: > Curt > WG5H > > Sent from my iPad > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] a few statistics on membership

2022-08-25 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
I plan to renew. On Wed, Aug 24, 2022, 9:06 AM Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: > Current membership 287 > > in 2021 we had 82 new members > of those, so far 32 of them have decided to NOT RENEW. membership > > in 2022 so far we have 44 new members > > I just thought that was interesting. > > >

Re: [BVARC] Hamfest Planning Committee

2022-08-15 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Thanks Eddie! On Mon, Aug 15, 2022, 1:16 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: > For anyone interested, the photos from the last 20 years > of BVARC hamfests they are now online at the hamfest website > > http://www.houstonhamfest.org > > > > >

Re: [BVARC] Thank you

2022-06-27 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
This was a great event we should all be proud. On Sun, Jun 26, 2022, 11:39 PM Bill Cordell via BVARC wrote: > I wanted to thank all who helped in the Field Day event. The heat was > problematic, but we got the antennas and cables in the air. > > My thanks to all who helped make this one of the

Re: [BVARC] Nice cartoon

2021-12-02 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Very nice. I plan to be at breakfast Saturday. On Thu, Dec 2, 2021 at 5:26 PM Michael Ewer via BVARC wrote: > I saw this in today's newspaper, and thought you might like it. > > Cordial greetings > > [image: Inline image] > > Brazos Valley

Re: [BVARC] Icom 9700 terminal setup

2021-11-29 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
What kind of firewall are you using? On Mon, Nov 29, 2021, 1:57 PM K5BOU-Philippe via BVARC wrote: > After viewing multiple online video, I will still need some help. > > I try to connect my ICOM 9700 to internet (Terminal mode) without success. > I read I need to open up UDP port 4000 and

Re: [BVARC] Back on the air!

2021-09-12 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Very good! On Sun, Sep 12, 2021 at 7:51 PM Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: > Awesome Big AL! > > 73 de Scott KD5FBA > > On Sun, Sep 12, 2021, 11:36 AM Allen Brier via BVARC > wrote: > >> Good news! I am BACK ON THE AIR! Thanks to Pat, KJ5Y on the rig loaner! >> CW/SSB only right now, until I

Re: [BVARC] looking for a radio that can ------- iC-2730A

2021-07-09 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
I have this radio in my car and it is remoted to the main unit. You can see it at the Hamfest tomorrow. On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 3:55 PM Travis Burgess via BVARC wrote: > https://icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/mobile/2730a/default.aspx >

Re: [BVARC] W5RH Big Give Away

2021-06-12 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Sorry I missed it. On Sat, Jun 12, 2021, 2:53 PM John Mechura via BVARC wrote: > Thanks, Rick! > > Plenty of stuff for G-daughter projects and also for tinkering around with > RF. > > Glad it didn't go to the heavy trash. > > John, KI5HOC > > On Sat, Jun 12, 2021 at 2:13 PM Rick Hiller via

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

2020-12-10 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Welcome to the club and the hobby!! On Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 6:55 PM Bruce via BVARC wrote: > Nice to have you join BVARC and the ham community. There are a lot of > things to do in ham radio and if you do not like one, try another. If > you have any questions on operating satellites, drop me an

Re: [BVARC] FW: BLT-62 Now Over Afghanistan!

2020-11-08 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Wow. On Sun, Nov 8, 2020 at 9:18 AM Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: > Awesome ! > > Scott KD5FBA > > On Sat, Nov 7, 2020, 11:46 PM Andy via BVARC wrote: > >> FYI! >> >> >> >> *From:* Andy [mailto:w5...@swbell.net] >> *Sent:* Saturday, November 07, 2020 11:41 PM >> *To:* 'b...@groups.io' >>

[BVARC] Nice Dummy Loads for sale.

2020-10-09 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
I have a few 500 watt BIRD Model 8201 "Termaline" dummy loads. They were salvaged from a TV transmitter and tested. They are 500w Continuous duty, not ICAS. $75 each, $80 with an adapter from "N" to UHF. These are not going on EBAY, but offered to BVARC members first. This is a good price,

[BVARC] Test msg

2020-10-09 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] I am selling my Tarheel 200 HP

2019-11-04 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
This will not fit in the parking garage at work. In pristine condition. Comes with all the accessories. FOB my house in Rosenberg. Pass along to any interested parties please. -- Paul Easter CPBE (Lifetime) Director of Engineering Cox Media Group Houston Ham "Extra" callsign WW5PA

Re: [BVARC] Update on Quad Club Mega Field Day

2019-06-08 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
I will be there again with my connector kit doing what I can to help Jimmy and Bill. I will also have my Verizon modem if needed for internet access. WW5PA On Sat, Jun 8, 2019 at 6:34 PM Jimmy Vance via BVARC wrote: > Actually Dave Scott is handling the GOTA station activities. I focus on >

Re: [BVARC] Quad Club Field Day - Planning Meeting - This Sunday, May 26

2019-05-22 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
I am out of town on vacation. On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 3:21 PM Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: > *There will be a planning meeting for the Quad club or Mega Field Day this > Sunday, May 26th, 2019. * > > > > *It will held from 2pm to 4pm at the Fuddruckers at the Fountains on the > Southwest

Re: [BVARC] Theft

2019-03-25 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
; > sri to hear that. i guess on the good side hopefully someone that > needed a radio to get on the air will. > > > > 73...bruce > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Mar 25, 2019, at 7:40 AM, Paul Easter via BVARC > wrote: > > > > Got home a

[BVARC] Theft

2019-03-25 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Got home and I'm packed all my stuff. It looks like someone stole an older Icom dual band radio and a nice comet antenna. I guess next year we're going to have to keep a better eye on our stuff. ___ BVARC mailing list Radio,Radio,Radio We are a radio

Re: [BVARC] [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] BLT-51

2019-03-24 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
This is too cool! Thanks to the entire BLT team. On Sat, Mar 23, 2019 at 11:46 PM Andy via BVARC wrote: > We have crossed into Alabama! > > Andy W5ACM > > > > Tracking W5ACM-10 > > > > > > *From:* ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io [mailto: > ham-radio-tech-no...@groups.io] *On Behalf Of *Walter

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Roster - Discussion:

2019-03-10 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
I like it the way it is. On Sun, Mar 10, 2019 at 5:32 AM D. Howard Bingham via BVARC wrote: > I have no problems as they are now, only members can see what is now > available, no street address or phone numbers visible to "non-members". > > Should board members have email addresses visible to

Re: [BVARC] Banquet ride

2019-01-12 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Anita and I will pick you up. Remind us that working please. On Fri, Jan 11, 2019 at 9:37 PM Jo Keener via BVARC wrote: > > > Folks: I am needing to get a ride from my Place in Missouri City to the > Banquet, as I have had my insurance coverage terminated by State Farm next > week. I will

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [SETXSWLaHam] Texas bill could restrict mobile ham radio!

2019-01-12 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
This might be an opportunity for ARRL to do something useful! On Sat, Jan 12, 2019 at 7:48 AM D. Howard Bingham via BVARC wrote: > *READ IT AGAIN*, holders of FCC licenses for mobile operations has been > stricken from the existing legislation, as shown in the linked changes. > > While it's not

Re: [BVARC] GREATER HOUSTON HAMFEST - This coming Saturday, March 17

2018-03-11 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Looks good! I will put a color one up at work. On Sun, Mar 11, 2018 at 10:33 AM, John Chauvin via BVARC wrote: > > This is a reminder that the Greater Houston Hamfest takes place this > coming Saturday, on St. Patrick's Day, March 17. Wear green! That's less > than 1 week

Re: [BVARC] Proposed by-law changes in the ARRL

2018-01-12 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Link is broken. On Fri, Jan 12, 2018 at 8:04 AM, k5hm.ron--- via BVARC wrote: > http://cqnewsroom.blogspot.com/2018/01/cq-white-paper- > follow-up-arrl-we-have.htm > > > > I don’t know about you but I find these proposed changes onerous and > disturbing. > > > > 73, > > Ron,

Re: [BVARC] Icom 7300

2017-08-12 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Thanks. Interesting. On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 8:54 AM, GMuller885--- via BVARC wrote: > Welcome Paul > I also have heard that the 7300 is a great unit for the price. Icom > calls it entry level but I talked to the ARRL lab guys and they said it is > a GAME CHANGER. It is easy

[BVARC] Missing crimp boxes

2017-06-28 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
I was making grounding jumpers and left two grey parts boxes full of crimp connectors there and need them back. Would whomever has them please call me so I can arrange to get them back? 832-523-1186 73s! ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] My most memorable Field Day

2017-05-05 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Great story! Thanks! On May 5, 2017 11:13 AM, "NIzar Mullani via BVARC" wrote: > As the day for Field Day approaches, I am reminded of one of my most > memorable FDs. I would like to share this memory with you. > > > > I had just arrived from Tanzania in 1963 as a student at

Re: [BVARC] WTB 90' LMR-400

2017-05-03 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Trico. On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 1:13 PM, mark janzer via BVARC wrote: > Any recommendations on local suppliers? > This is an inquiry for a ham friend in the neighborhood. > > 73 > Mark > K5MGJ > > ___ > BVARC mailing list >

Re: [BVARC] Three crosses

2017-04-17 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Indeed! On Apr 17, 2017 6:55 AM, "Bill via BVARC" wrote: > HE has risen indeed!!! > > > > Bill - K5GJQ > > vs: Habakkuk 3:17-18 > > > > *From:* BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Jo Keener > via BVARC > *Sent:* Monday, April 17, 2017 12:19 AM > *To:*

Re: [BVARC] Hamfest Outcome

2017-03-26 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
:) On Sun, Mar 26, 2017 at 10:40 AM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: > It seemed like we attracted a lot of folks to GHH, but I am curious to > hear any rough numbers that might be shareable at this point. And I would > really like to know who won the raffle drawings. > > There

Re: [BVARC] Correct - BUT . . . Re: Amateur Radio Parity Act IS THE SAME as last year's version

2017-01-28 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Especially with this new chairman, we have an opportunity to tweak this when it hits the FCC. I agree, the way it is written, it could cause trouble with some HOAs. Hopefully, people have better things to do than roam around looking for stealth antennas. If they come into my back yard there

[BVARC] Dust cover for an Icom 756

2016-09-01 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Going to the first person who can and will use it. It has my call sign on it, but it can easily be removed. pauleaster@ pobox.com ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Everyday EMF

2016-06-30 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Having worked around very high level rf fields all my life I have a hard time with this. The items mentioned use very low power levels. I would like to see some double blind testing of the people that are sensitive to RF. On Jun 30, 2016 11:12 AM, "Irv Smith via BVARC" wrote:

Re: [BVARC] Off Subject - 2 MHz Galveston Marine Operator Info

2015-07-27 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Sounds interesting. Please share what ever you find. You probably know that they took Raymondville apart. I never got to see it. On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 10:08 PM, Sam Neal via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Hello, In 1964 I was employed by Lorac Service Corporation, a company that provided

Re: [BVARC] Vote on Texas House Bill 939...

2015-05-08 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Great news. Our HOA is already writing rules. On May 8, 2015 8:06 AM, Tom Watson via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Yesterday’s unofficial vote count in the Texas House on HB-939 (emergency generator bill) attached. ___ BVARC mailing list

Re: [BVARC] Psychosomatic / Technical Question

2015-04-13 Thread Paul Easter via BVARC
Increase in peak power? On Apr 13, 2015 2:49 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: I am working on a presentation about losses within the antenna system and have come across a question that I have always wanted to ask. -- Why does going from 100 watts (barefoot) to 400 watts