Re: [BVARC] Mobile antenna tuning question

Terry, first I would put a swr watt meter (Bird) in line and see what the SWR is. Many of the low price meters do poorly on UHF. Having installed 1000s of UHF ant on commercial vehicles. They like to be in direct contact with a ground plane. If the antenna will detach from its base ( mon or UHF

Re: [BVARC] A bit off topic...but not really

Allen, most all AC units now use ECM motors for the fans (condenser & evap) most of these produce some type of RF. The older PSC motors did not. I looked at your neighbors AC (K5BOU ) several years ago as he had noise wiping out a part of the 10m band. I traced it to the condenser fan motor. The

Re: [BVARC] 2618

Also, There is a live feed camera at tower 26 which is where the passenger main parts from the Freight main east of downtown. Train will pass here as it comes into HOUSTON. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqq-1HPjJ2o From: BVARC On Behalf Of Robert Polinski via BVARC Sent: Saturday, May

Re: [BVARC] 2618

, 2024, at 10:52 PM, Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:  This Message is From an External Sender Caution: Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I will keep you informed as the date gets closer. I am a s

Re: [BVARC] Emergency preparness

Back about 10 yrs ago. When there was a chance of bad weather, there was a skywarn net activated by the NWS Galveston, A Ham would man the ham station at the League City office, an take reports of bad weather, flooding or other weather related damage. He would also report any weather related

Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships: One lane now open

>From what I heard, one leg of the road bridge was slightly damage, but part of the long unused railroad bridge fell on the barge. They closed on lane prior to further inspection after the barge is moved. Robert -Original Message- From: BVARC On Behalf Of JP Pritchard via BVARC Sent:

Re: [BVARC] Old 150watt DC to AC converter.

I have a 12 to 19v adapter made by Tarrus that allows me to plug my Dell laptop into a 12v power. It is more efficient than going to 120vac It was not very expensive . Look at amazon Need to know what power your laptop uses They range from USB-C to (like mine) 19v Robert From: BVARC On

Re: [BVARC] 2618

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On Behalf Of Robert Polinski via BVARC Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 6:27 PM To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > Cc: Robert Polinski mailto:emdhous...@suddenlinkmail.com> > Subject: Re: [BVARC] 26

Re: [BVARC] 2618

TT Sent via my Samsung Galaxy S10e, an AT 5G Evolution capable smartphone..so there!  Original message ---- From: Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > Date: 5/13/24 2:28 PM (GMT-06:00) To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.

[BVARC] 2618

CPKC Steam locomotive 2618 will be passing thru Houston between May 25-27 exact time & date unknown at this time. Will advise as info comes in. Route takes it from Beaumont down the tracks next to Hy 90 ( east of Houston) thru Houston, thru the Heights Thru memorial park, Bellaire, Rosenburg,

Re: [BVARC] Antenna prewire house

lto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: I think copper strap is better. Look at any broadcast facility where there is high power and you will find copper strap.. Check out George Copper From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On Behalf Of Robert Polinski via BVARC Sent: Friday, February

Re: [BVARC] Antenna prewire house

Make sure that ether you or your electrician, run a #6 wire from the electrical ground to any ground rods you install at your ham system. They need to be bonded together. Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rod Neumann via BVARC Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2024 12:37 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY

Re: [BVARC] the phase out of landline phone service

They are not phasing out landlines, just copper POTS lines. Landlines still come in other forms, by way of fiber or coax. The cost of installing and maintaining copper wires, 1 pr from your house to the switching station, where it is converted to fiber anyway, is very high. The only advantage of a

Re: [BVARC] Pre-hamfest offering

Scott, how long are the spools of RG8x. Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of Scott Medbury via BVARC Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2024 8:20 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Scott Medbury Subject: [BVARC] Pre-hamfest offering I have 2 spools of RG8x I do not need and would like

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [HoustonScan] Help needed off topic

(KTRK-TV) Subject: Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [HoustonScan] Help needed off topic Hi Robert It has 2 red and no black leads. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 25, 2024, at 11:10 AM, Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:  This Message is From an External Sender Cauti

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Please Identify this antenna ?

That is a Channel Master TV antenna. Do not hook to your ham radio and transmit. Bad things will happen. The small end should be pointed to the antenna farm in southwest Houston. You will pick up 25-51 channels on your TV. TV must be set to receive local stations and you will have to do an

[BVARC] EV Batteries

Watch if you own anything with a Li battery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIXTP-TgPEw we will save the planet by burning it. Robert Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Need Assistance

https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/support/knowledge-base/universal-licensing-system-uls-resources/how-obtain-official From: BVARC On Behalf Of rodney martinez via BVARC Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2024 1:58 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: rodney martinez Subject: [BVARC] Need

Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

to be a bvarc member, but I will also be donating separately to the repeater fund. Thanks for all your hard work keeping the proverbial wheels from falling off.. Chris/AC5CM From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On Behalf Of Robert Polinski via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, Janu

Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

Like every thing I have done with many clubs, 10% do the work, 20% complain how the 10% do & 70% keep quiet. From: BVARC On Behalf Of Eddie Runner via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9:09 PM To: David Lira via BVARC ; bva...@bvarc.org Cc: Eddie Runner Subject: Re: [BVARC] How many

Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

Or how bout the repeater users (all repeaters ) not donating to the repeaters!! lol From: BVARC On Behalf Of Eddie Runner via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9:09 PM To: David Lira via BVARC ; bva...@bvarc.org Cc: Eddie Runner Subject: Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

? On Tue, Jan 16, 2024, 7:20 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: Technically, Chris you are wrong. The PRRL is many people not just me. I hold the role of trustee, but the repeater is property of the PRRL members. There are many who I could not do without. Severa

Re: [BVARC] How many members support BVARC ?

Technically, Chris you are wrong. The PRRL is many people not just me. I hold the role of trustee, but the repeater is property of the PRRL members. There are many who I could not do without. Several have made big donations that are not BVARC members, but BVARC has helped greatly in the

[BVARC] AT

For all you x AT guys would make a good ham shack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF-CJ70aHLk Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives

Re: [BVARC] Techniques for mitigating Lightning

be expensive to fix. Is there anything else I can do? Best, -Fox On 10/4/23 12:04, Robert Polinski via BVARC wrote: > First, make sure any ground rods or grounding system used in your ham > shack is bonded to your house electrical ground. This is a common > failure in lots of ham shacks. If

Re: [BVARC] Techniques for mitigating Lightning

First, make sure any ground rods or grounding system used in your ham shack is bonded to your house electrical ground. This is a common failure in lots of ham shacks. If a nearby strike induces voltage in your electrical system and your house ground has a higher resistance to ground than your

Re: [BVARC] Portable Generac generator for Sale

I will take it Robert KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of Scott McKee via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 11:52 AM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Scott McKee Subject: [BVARC] Portable Generac generator for Sale Generac SVP5000 portable generator 5000 Watt continuous. Needs a little

Re: [BVARC] Hack Alert

Another reminder, always put your email address in your address book. If they hack your email, you will see an email from yourself. which will indicate you have been hacked. Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of DAVID ELY via BVARC Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 2:27 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR

[BVARC] MSW

The battleship New Jersey has a complete ongoing series on You Tube showing all parts of retired ships. This is about MSW. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12fKZM1cNtY Robert Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list

Re: [BVARC] linux

? Hope you are doing good. Have you looked at my Icom 718? Respectfully yours, Tim Sloan N5JRY Patrick in the Matrix On Thu, Jun 1, 2023 at 3:09 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: Is there any linux experts out there that could provide me with infor

Re: [BVARC] Unsubscribing From this for sale list!

for a fact he can do CW and carry on a conversation at the same time. Dwayne On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 2:59 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: I know, Dwayne been a bully to me for years, now cut it out Dwayne or mike’s going to set you in the room with Al as he

Re: [BVARC] Unsubscribing From this for sale list!

I know, Dwayne been a bully to me for years, now cut it out Dwayne or mike’s going to set you in the room with Al as he makes 200 contacts at 60wpm!! KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Friday, June 02, 2023 12:20 PM To: david.h...@gmail.com; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR

[BVARC] linux

Is there any linux experts out there that could provide me with information on a preferably an anduino base sound recorder with time stamp. If so contact me directly at emdhous...@cebridge.net Robert Polinski KD5YVQ

Re: [BVARC] For sale of Jeep wheels

My question is, why is a non bvarc member ( and maybe a non ham as no call is listed) complaining about what CLUB members list, post, or otherwise comment on a Club site? Non hams & club members are welcome to this site, but please do not be critical of dues paying club members. Get an

Re: [BVARC] FW: Equipment from Estate

Someone needs to inventory and make a list of the equipment shown. Depending on condition, the list could be worth a few hundred to a few thousands. Does the person know how much he wants? It could be purchased by one member and each member could by what they want with the surplus going to BVARC.

Re: [BVARC] FW: Equipment from Estate

Gee, lighten up. If you don’t like it on facebook, why the hell do you view it? Never used it & never miss it. From: BVARC On Behalf Of Christopher Boone via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 6:15 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Christopher Boone Subject: Re: [BVARC] FW:

[BVARC] Meetings

I think several things have caused low attendance at BVARC meetings. First and foremost was the lack of meetings during the covid. Second was the fact that the meeting place has changed quite a few times in the last few years. As people get older, we like consistency. Same time, same place. I am

Re: [BVARC] babes motorcycles and radios.

Always connect any radio direct (thru a fuse close to the battery) to the battery if it puts out 10W or more. Always check the swr on the installation. Motorcycles have a poor ground plane, if you use VHF. Normally UHF (70cm) is not a problem. Running a radio with high swr can damage it, or at

[BVARC] Repeater

I have given the hams at NASA W5RRR permission to use the 146.940 repeater to NOTA (Nasa on the Air) during the day to inform and report on the upcoming space flights. They will not interfere with the basic use of the repeater or our nets. A number of years ago they would broadcast the NASA select

Re: [BVARC] Dim bulb current limiting power supply

The dim bulb is mainly for line powered stuff,I will put one together and bring it. You can also use one for dc powered stuff using LV bulbs Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2023 3:54 AM To: Robert Polinski via BVARC Cc: John Chauvin Subject

Re: [BVARC] Here is a relaxing, fun, educational, highly beneficial and "good for you and ham radio" way to spend an hour or two at the Hamfest

The table should be equipped with a dim bulb current limiter power supply. Plugging in equipment that is old and has not been used in a long time can result in shorted power supply caps. These can result in them blowing up or fire emitting from them and dangerous fumes. If you plug it into a

Re: [BVARC] Icom 52a CTCSS / RX CTCSS confusion

hen I ask that question all I hear is crickets.. ☺️ Chris WB5ITT ex WR5AOK Trustee/Owner W5APX Beaumont 146.94 and Lake Charles 146.88, both 100 Hz and full time linked Soon adding 29.65- , 53.05-, along with 224.4/444.5 On Thu, Feb 23, 2023, 2:52 AM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@

Re: [BVARC] Icom 52a CTCSS / RX CTCSS confusion

The Texas VHF-FM Society, the group that regulates the repeaters in Texas. Now requires all repeaters to have a CTCSS tone to access, They do not require a repeater to broadcast a tone. Tones are selected to prevent a distant signal from bringing up a repeater far away. There is a 146.940

Re: [BVARC] Echo link for Stir Crazy Net

15, 2023 2:24 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Mike Hardwick ; Robert Polinski Subject: Re: [BVARC] Echo link for Stir Crazy Net Not at this time. It’s being planned for the future. Mike Hardwick On Feb 15, 2023, at 2:08 PM, Robert Polinski via BVARC wrote:  No, no echo

Re: [BVARC] Echo link for Stir Crazy Net

No, no echo link or fusion on the repeater. Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of JONathan Taylor via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 1:46 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: JONathan Taylor Subject: [BVARC] Echo link for Stir Crazy Net Is it possible to access the Srir Crazy

[BVARC] Removing antenna

To all that responded to the person looking for someone to remove his tower. Be sure you have someone that is experienced in antenna work to at least observe your work. This tower is 15 to 20 ft high collapsed. There are power lines very close to the tower. NO tower or antenna is worth someone's

Re: [BVARC] Echolink Help Needed

The 146.94 repeater has no Echolink node. Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of STEVE FLOWERS via BVARC Sent: Friday, January 20, 2023 7:15 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: STEVE FLOWERS Subject: Re: [BVARC] Echolink Help Needed All, What's the echolink code for BVARC's node? or

Re: [BVARC] Echolink Help Needed

Note, most routers need to be port forwarded to run echolink from a computer run on a network for echolink to work Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Friday, January 20, 2023 4:08 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Rick Hiller Subject: Re: [BVARC] Echolink

Re: [BVARC] For Sale

...@bvarc.org> > On Behalf Of Robert Polinski via BVARC Sent: Monday, November 21, 2022 8:46 PM To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > Cc: Robert Polinski mailto:emdhous...@cebridge.net> > Subject: [BVARC] For Sale For sale Cushcraft A505S 6M 5 element b

[BVARC] For Sale

For sale Cushcraft A505S 6M 5 element beam. Never outside but used for 4 field days (like new) New $399 Can be yours for $150. Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] For Sale

Cushcraft antenna contact KD5YVQ emdhous...@cebridge.net or 713 248 1381 Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly

[BVARC] For Sale

For sale 2 Variac W10MT2 autotransformer. These are great if you work on old equipment where you need to bring the voltage up slowly 120v in 130v out 10amps $85 each Robert KD5YVQ 713 248-1381 E mail emdhous...@cebridge.net Brazos Valley Amateur

[BVARC] Wings over Dallas

Good explanation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C342dfNPCyg 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:

Re: [BVARC] Dipole - one day ok, next day high SWR

cked badly and wasn’t performing well but I’ve never had a white connector in many years of dealing with towers. Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aol-news-email-weather-video/id646100661> On Friday, October 14, 2022, 9:20 AM, Robert Polinski

Re: [BVARC] Dipole - one day ok, next day high SWR

When making outdoor connections, use a little silicone grease on the outside of the fitting then wrap 3m 88 tape 1 layer thick around the fitting. Next add a layer or 2 of the 3m 2228 Tape then outer layers of 88. Always use 3M 88 tape outside. It is rated a higher temp than 33. Never use a

Re: [BVARC] Genset Service?

Do note, the operator at the sw fert location is not the same as in the past. Southwest Mower service operated it some time back but no longer. Southwest Mower service still has 2 locations, one at Willowbend & Post oak & the other on Main st (90) just south of Gessner in Mo city. Robert KD5YVQ

Re: [BVARC] Solder help

If you need holes drilled in your plate or want terminals brazed on, I have the equipment to do this. Just contact me. My contact info is in the BVARC roster. Robert KD5YVQ -Original Message- From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2022 7:15 PM To:

Re: [BVARC] Solder help

There are several issues here, first, the washer is so large the heat from your soldering gun or iron is being wicked away not allowing the surface (of the washer) to get hot enough to melt the solder. Both surface & wire need to be at the solder melting temp. The second problem is the surface

Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest Planning

Does anybody ever used a moonraker HF vertical antenna? I have a job that they want one mounted on a metal roof. Anyone have any experience with this antenna. Robert KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2022 9:40 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR

Re: [BVARC] For those looking for a drop in replacement 12V batteries ...

Take them to costal metals on Hempstead, they will pay you cash for them -Original Message- From: BVARC On Behalf Of Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via BVARC Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2022 4:36 PM To: Mike Lambert via BVARC Cc: Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN Subject: Re: [BVARC] For those looking

Re: [BVARC] UPS Issue

Allen, leave the batteries on the bench for 24 hrs if they drop below 12.5 their bad. Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of Allen Brier via BVARC Sent: Friday, July 15, 2022 4:40 PM To: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' Cc: n...@earthlink.net Subject: [BVARC] UPS Issue

Re: [BVARC] Hex Crimper for Large SB Series and Powerpole Connectors?

I solder all my power pole, even the large ones 250A. Never comes loose or develops a bad connection. The large ones take a small torch or a big soldering iron. Put a piece of heatsrink tubing on the wire and after you solder it slide it on to the barrel of the power pole. Connection will look

Re: [BVARC] Soil composition and the need for radials

DAMP clay soil is a fair conductor as far as AC grounds go. RF grounds are a another matter. The higher the freq. the more a good ground plane is needed. Most all vertical antennas will require some sort of ground system radials. If you bury the radials in good conducting soil, you can get by

Re: [BVARC] grounding

> for Windows From: Robert Polinski via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 8:29 PM To: john Parmalee <mailto:jparma...@aol.com> ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: Robert Polinski <mailto:emdhous...@suddenlinkmai

Re: [BVARC] grounding

think the pipe thing is a real bad idea. Given that it is an AT thing, do you have any suggestions other than what I have done? Ron Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows From: Robert Polinski via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> Sent:

Re: [BVARC] grounding

John, they do make thread together rods, when I did commercial communications I have used them at comm sites. Here, a 10ft ground rod is fine as are wet gumbo soil makes a pretty good ground. The NEC requires 2 ground rods or a ground rod and a ufer ground, which can be rebar in the slab, metal

[BVARC] grounding

If any one is interested in ground rod resistance, you can watch the link below. One thing I want watchers to note, they have 2 50ft ground rods connected together, they hook the hot side of a 120v ckt to them and it only pulls 13 amps (not enough to trip a breaker), that is why the grounding

[BVARC] Ground rods

If any one is interested in ground rod resistance, you can watch the link below. One thing I want watchers to note, they have 2 50ft ground rods connected together, they hook the hot side of a 120v ckt to them and it only pulls 13 amps (not enough to trip a breaker), that is why the grounding

Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

CLUB Cc: JP Pritchard Subject: Re: [BVARC] Ground rod Robert, my shack ground rod is about 15 feet away from the house ground rod. Can I just run a heavy wire between the two as a good fix? JP, K5JPP On 05/23/2022 5:44 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >

Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

Pritchard Subject: Re: [BVARC] Ground rod Robert, my shack ground rod is about 15 feet away from the house ground rod. Can I just run a heavy wire between the two as a good fix? JP, K5JPP On 05/23/2022 5:44 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: My pos

Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

nk you for the information. I have a semlex sec-1235m power supply. It doesn't seem to have a chassis ground like the radio and the tuner does. Does it need to be grounded? On Mon, May 23, 2022, 1:53 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: Do not preform any ele

Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

Do not preform any electrical work unless you are comfortable as to what you are doing. Do not in any case ground the 3rd prong of an electrical cord to a ground rod that is not bonded to your electrical service. You could cause an electrical potential difference between ground thru your

Re: [BVARC] Ground rod

You can leave as much as you want, or you can bury it. The problem with burying it as you cannot check the clamp to make sure it stays tight. If you want or need it to go below ground level, go to a home center and by a yard sprinkler valve box. Put it over the buried rod to give you access to

Re: [BVARC] [ANNOUNCEMENT] Field Day 2022! HELP WANTED!

Field day is a great place for new hams. You learn to set up antennas, radios & feedlines. All hams can operate all bands regardless of class of License. You do not need to bring anything but yourself. All will be provided. Robert KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of Mike Knedr via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST May 15th 220515

Moving the net? Robert KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2022 8:31 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; TDXS List Cc: Rick Hiller Subject: [BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST May 15th 220515 Nets this week. The ever present Stir Crazy Net at

[BVARC] Bob Heil

A bit of trivia on Bob Heil. In the early 1970's Bob developed the high power Talk-box for Joe Walsh. In 1974 he gave one to Peter Frampton for a Christmas present. He made it a success in the Frampton song Do You Feel Like We Do. And now you know the rest of the story. Robert KD5YVQ

Re: [BVARC] News Blast 050922 -- Special Edition -- Bob Heil on Zoom on Thursday

Small trivia, Bob Heil developed the high power Talk Box for Joe Walsh later used famously used by peter Frampton. Bob gave one to Peter as a Christmas present in 1974 Robert KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Monday, May 09, 2022 7:45 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR

Re: [BVARC] Looking for parts to build a Balun

If you know what you are looking for, Mouser is great. I ordered 2 Darlington transistors to repair a big screen monitor last nite a 7PM and the UPS delivered them 10:15 this morning. From: BVARC On Behalf Of Gus Bernard via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2022 10:38 AM To: Rudolph Ackerman ;

Re: [BVARC] Wanted

What problems are you having with it? Robert KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of Martin Denning via BVARC Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2022 11:44 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Martin Denning Subject: [BVARC] Wanted Looking for someone to fix a Kenwood TL-922 Linear Amplifier.

Re: [BVARC] Wanted

What problems are you having with it? Robert KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of Martin Denning via BVARC Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2022 11:44 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Martin Denning Subject: [BVARC] Wanted Looking for someone to fix a Kenwood TL-922 Linear Amplifier.

Re: [BVARC] Portable Generators Fw: Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday

Best generators for ham use are inverter generators. I recommend a Honda EU2000. Good clean power. BVARC has run all the radios at field day several years on my EU2000. Advantages, clean power, 60 hz 120v no fluctuating, light weight 50 lb, quiet, long run time up to 14 hrs on a gal of gas,

[BVARC] FW: masts & towers

From: Robert Polinski Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 4:01 PM To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' Subject: RE: [BVARC] masts & towers In the state of Texas, county government’s are prohibited from requiring permitting or inspections on any construction with a few exceptions.

Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

In the state of Texas, county government’s are prohibited from requiring permitting or inspections on any construction with a few exceptions. Sewage & septic systems, waterwells, some land use coverage (dealing with storm water runoff) Roads as in subdivisions. Cities, can require permits and

Re: [BVARC] ARISS Contact - Request for loaner gear

Gee we went from $5000 worth of equipment to a $7.25 boafang, maybe something in the middle mite work. How bout a 50 to 75 watt mobile radio hooked up to a beam antenna on a tripod. The most reverting thing of this thread is fact that ANYONE in the government would be concerned about spending

Re: [BVARC] ARISS Contact - Request for loaner gear

Gee we went from $5000 worth of equipment to a $7.25 boafang, maybe something in the middle mite work. How bout a 50 to 75 watt mobile radio hooked up to a beam antenna on a tripod. The most reverting thing of this thread is fact that ANYONE in the government would be concerned about spending

Re: [BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST #104 22-01-16

To those looking for the 146.940 KE5OOG repeater, I do not know where it is, but you are welcome to use the 146.940 KG5EEO repeater! Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2022 6:59 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; TDXS List Cc: Rick Hiller

Re: [BVARC] RFI

David, put several ferrite beads on the USB (Both ends) and the network cable & any other cables feeding the computer. (printer, etc) May also need a choke in the feedline. Robert KD5YVQ From: BVARC On Behalf Of David F. Reed via BVARC Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2021 6:24 PM To:

Re: [BVARC] Small length of tubing wanted

Metal Supermarket 10700 Corporate Dr #118 Stafford, TX 77477 832-939-4600 Look in their cut & scrap pile. -Original Message- From: BVARC On Behalf Of David F. Reed via BVARC Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2021 5:35 PM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: David F. Reed Subject: [BVARC] Small length

Re: [BVARC] PC repair

Laptop or desktop? What does it do or not do? Brand? Contact me directly, my e mail is in the roster. Robert KD5YVQ -Original Message- From: BVARC On Behalf Of Brent Levit via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 3:44 PM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Brent Levit Subject: [BVARC] PC repair

Re: [BVARC] Radio Repair

to? Hopefully others will utilize my expertise for their needs even if they can do the work for themselves. I see this no different than yard work or oil changes. 73's Ameenah AG5VZ, WRMY872 On Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 12:29 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >

Re: [BVARC] Radio Repair

In the old days, most hams had the skill & tools to make most repairs. Over the last 20 or so years, technology has changed. To repair most modern equipment, you need expensive desoldering tools, soldering equipment, air soldering units, etc, just to remove the part for testing or replacement.

Re: [BVARC] My low audio on 2 m.

I can replace the caps for you, contact me a kd5...@arrl.net I will be working in the Sugar Land area next week. Robert From: BVARC On Behalf Of David F. Reed via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 2:56 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: David F. Reed

Re: [BVARC] Dead and Malfunctioning Computer Monitors - Don't throw them out - Lessons Learned.

The puffed out caps were made 10 to 20 years ago. Millions were made using a stolen electrolyte formula that was bad (one Chinese co from another) Used in all types of electronics, TV s monitors, even Dell & HP computers. I have several monitors & a tv in my shop that had these caps in them.

Re: [BVARC] The Big Boy 4014 Tomorrow

The display, along with the train it pulls, is at the Amtrack station. The boiler is fired all day as it takes a long time to fire it up from cold. There are 2 reasons the display time ends a 3. One to allow the UP employees off time before the next day of travel & the second is for security.

Re: [BVARC] Net problems

As the 94 trustee I am going to give a quick statement. I did not hear the net so I cannot comment on what was or was not said. The rules on the 94 (and most other repeaters) are 1. That it is not a closed repeater, every ham is welcome. If you want to have a private chat were outside

Re: [BVARC] FM

1, 7:43 PM Robert Polinski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: I see the FCC is going to allow FM on the CB band. Robert Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org <mailto:BVARC@bvarc.org> http://mail.bvar

[BVARC] FM

I see the FCC is going to allow FM on the CB band. Robert 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:

Re: [BVARC] Non-Ham but Raining Cats and Dog!

I have quite a few cats I am fostering that need homes. Kittens to adult cats. All are spade or neutered. If you are interested please contact me at kd5...@arrl.net From: BVARC On Behalf Of Kelli Medbury via BVARC Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2021 3:10 PM To: BRAZOS

Re: [BVARC] looking for a radio that can

I have both a Yaesu FT8800 & an Icom 2720 both do 2m & 70CM have duel displays (I have 3 FT 8800s) both for sale. Robert KD5YVQ -Original Message- From: BVARC On Behalf Of Mike Lambert via BVARC Sent: Friday, July 09, 2021 3:36 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Mike Lambert

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ Lightning Strike - Seeking guidance

Mike Holt is an expert in grounding & bonding. He has lots of books & you tube videos, this one shows ham radio tower grounding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXYYXAD9Alk From: BVARC On Behalf Of Robert Polinski via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2021 6:01 PM To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY

  1   2   >