Robert,At my installation the only one I am really concerned about is the ground for the DSL into my house (NOT installed by myself) that is a pipe, not a rod. I clamped a ground wire to a sanded portion of the pipe, and bonded it to my station ground, but I think the pipe thing is a real bad
JP,I use #6 Bare Stranded wire run along the foundation of my house between the station ground (right outside my house next to my station), my mast ground (directly below by 24 foot push up stainless mast), the AT box ground, and the utility ground. They are all bonded using nuts or clamps. I
BTW the best night sky in the CONUS is either Steens Mountain Wilderness (South Steens Camp) in Oregon, or Tin Mountain Primitive camp in Death Valley. The best night sky I ever seen in my life was from the deck of a sub at midnight around 63N 4W, although the night sky at 0N 0W wasn’t too shabby
Best night sky close to Houston is: Sea Rim State Park19335 S. Gulfway Drive Sabine Pass, TX 77655 Best night sky with no one around in Texas is: Hannold Draw Big Bend National ParkNeed permit at1 Panther JunctionBig Bend National Park , TX 79834Take an 11” reflector if you know how to use it, or
Based on a question I got recently, thought I would post my Saved SSB freqs for folks. RonSSB HF Frequencies to Save14.300 MHz (USB) Always a net going, 24/7/365 Intercon Net mornings, Maritime Net afternoons and evenings, PacSailors Net overnight, Hurricane info if Hurricane Net not
Hope that helps RonKE4DRF Sent from Mail for Windows From: Larry Riendeau via BVARCSent: Monday, March 7, 2022 5:37 PMTo: BVARC@bvarc.orgCc: Larry RiendeauSubject: [BVARC] Icom 2730a Recently picked up this radio but existing programming is not local. Anyone by chance have a program file or at
Something run through NASA is overengineered, IAM SHOCKED, SHOCKED I say!! Sent from Mail for Windows From: JP Pritchard via BVARCSent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:39 AMTo: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUBCc: JP Pritchard; Jeff Greer; Jeffery MacMillianSubject: Re: [BVARC] ARISS Contact -
Rick,I put up a 80 M OFCD from my chimney. I put the Balun on top of a 10 foot fiberglass rod strapped to my chimney top cover. That gets it to about 32 feet high at the apex of the inverted vee. So far no complaints from the HOA Gestapo. While it is visible from the street, it is vey
Jeff,
That antenna is effectively a 17-foot end fed wire. You will need a tuner
to make it work well. That being said, I have transmitted and received
signals to and from all over the world on marine band SSB and SailMail
using that exact setup. One of the reasons that these are as effective as
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> On Tue, Sep 7, 2021 at 6:55 PM Ron Bosch via BVARC
>
The Johnson Space Center club is trying to get an HF net going every
Tuesday at 18:30 on 3.810 MHz. They are welcoming all of us to check in if
we can.
Ron
KE4DRF
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC mailing list
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Mike Lambert via BVARC
wrote:
> Hi Ron,
>
> By the time you add a charge controller and BMS to that battery you might
> as well buy a solar generator (then you get an inverter too).
>
> Mike
> KI5MIK
> On 9/4/2021 3:34 PM, Ron Bosch via BVARC wrote:
>
> With tha
With thanks to Gus, K5GMB, I recommend Will Prowse's youtube channel to
inform y'all on solar power, as well as batteries. You can get a 50Ah
LiFePO4 (Ampere Time or Eco Worthy) Chinese battery for <$300 on Ebay.
They review very well for the price, with the caveat that they do not come
with low
KJ,
I have operated on 100Ah AGM deep cycle (read 50Ah LiFePO4 for the same
energy} using FT8 and Winlink for 4 continuous hours for two days in a row
(8 total hours) before I had to recharge. Obviously, I did not have it on
50% duty cycle FT8 for all 8 hours, but I don't believe I have ever run
Mark,
Do you have an antenna analyzer? I do not think it is realistically
possible to tune that type of antenna without one. In general, I always
start tuning a multi-band antenna on the lowest frequency, move up, and
then go back down.
Hope that helps,
Ron
KE4DRF
On Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at
Mike,
I have two GMRS repeater capable HT's. Just used them on my trip to Oregon.
Ron
KE4DRF
WRJP592
On Sun, Aug 22, 2021 at 10:05 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC
wrote:
> I would like to know how many of us also have a GMRS license.
>
> If you have a GMRS license, please send me your call sign,
o a DXCC card checker
> They will check your cards, return the cards to you and send the paper
> sheet to the ARRL.
> The ARRL will add those DXCC entities to your LoTW account
>
> 73...bruce
>
> On 7/27/2021 7:31 PM, Ron Bosch via BVARC wrote:
>
> Can anyone help me figure out the
Can anyone help me figure out the Byzantine process for applying for my
DXCC. I currently have 94 confirmed QSO's credited on my LOTW account and
6 QSL cards from separate DXCC entities who do not confirm on LOTW. Is
there any way for me to combine the two to get my DXCC? Everything I find
I can do that.
Ron
KE4DRF
ARRL STX STM
On Thu, Jul 22, 2021 at 1:12 PM Martin Blaise via BVARC
wrote:
> This topic was suggested as a possible club presentation. Does anyone know
> someone that may have given a presentation? Thanks
>
>
> Brazos
Terry,
A ground loop exists if there is a large amount of wire hanging in the air
acting as an antenna to which the ground is the counterpoise. You should
run #8 Stranded Bare Copper Wire (75' is about $30 at Wirenco) either in
the ground or buried about 2 inches below the grass (like you can do
One of the KA5QDG repeaters, the 145.17 (-) (PL 123.0) repeater hosts the
Monthly HCARES hospital EmComm net the last Sunday of the month at 18:30,
as well as SW Unit ARES net on the third Wednesday of the month. I
believe it also hosts the Oak Forest ARC nets.
Ron
KE4DRF
On Mon, Jun 28, 2021
John,
I have run MMSSTV through my HRD setup to DL SSTV FM from the ISS using my
IC-7100 (internal Sound Card). I don't see any reason that would not work
with an HT and a Signalink if you had the Signalink cable for your HT. I
am not certain you could do it through your computers sound card
Keith,
Did you also lose your TV's and other electronics? Did you lose any
transceivers not connected to your mains? The fact is that a lightning
strike on or very near your house is going to impress current on any
antenna system, or analogue thereof, in the near field, and the amount of
energy
Count me in
On Tue, May 11, 2021 at 5:20 PM Theresa via BVARC wrote:
> YAY MSW!!!
>
> Theresa Williams KE5MUX
>
>
> On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 5:17:30 PM CDT, Chris Luppens via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> I have date saved, would very much like to get involved.
>
> Typos
David,
1. Make sure you have a bit of standoff for the 4:1 Current Balun from the
actual chimney to prevent coupling RF to the brick (they are red for a
reason).
2 Make sure you provide strain relief for the ends of the wire where they
attach to the post above your fence. I use surgical
I want one!! What's more, I used to be qualified to run one, wonder if
they would let me have one!!!
Ron
KE4DRF
On Mon, Apr 5, 2021 at 10:42 AM Mike Hardwick via BVARC
wrote:
> All of this gasoline stuff and sizing problems are nothing but a headache
> when dealing with any generator. Get one
I run one 3 foot USB A to B cable to my IC-7100 for both rig control and
digital modes. I run HRD for rig control, and the associated DM760 for HF
Digi, and WSJT-X for the weak signal digi. I am in the process of setting
up a PTC IIIusb modem, which will run a second USB to Accessory cable (I
See https://harriscountyares.org/agency/
On Sun, Feb 21, 2021 at 3:54 PM Bill Holden via BVARC
wrote:
> Hey all,
> I just drove by the American Red Cross building and I noticed a couple
> antennas on top that looked like some large HF antennas. Anyone know the
> story there?
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
Now, for the rest of my life, when someone says gin pole, I am going to
picture a 10 foot tall bottle of Gordons with 3 ropes and a block and
tackle for a cap :-)
On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 8:51 PM Gus Bernard via BVARC
wrote:
> That's the reason most of us home-brew.
>
> On Thu, Feb 4, 2021 at
Can also be the power supply in a desktop as well. They are notorious for
being broad-spectrum noise sources.
On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 2:16 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC
wrote:
> I’ll check that out. Thank you.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 1, 2021, at 1:00 PM, Kirk KK2Z via BVARC wrote:
>
>
Mike,
I do not believe, and my experience backed up, the counterpoise (I run 2
35' wires as counterpoise) prevented the feed line from radiating. I do
believe the direct ground I ran in addition to the counterpoise reduced the
common mode current, as well as the many chokes I run, and the
Mike,
I run the UnUn from Palomar for my EF Random. I started with one I built,
but it was not very good, and got worse with weathering. I changed to the
Palomar one, and have had no problems. I ran common wire instead of the
wire from Palomar and regret it. I have since acquired the same wire
All,
This is a reminder that we have a local area NTS net. The Houston Local
Traffic Net (HLTN) occurs every Monday night on the 146.94 (PL 167.9)
repeater. Some materials to help you get started are noted below. Please
join us for the net and learn and practice formal NTS traffic handling.
Ron, details on your AL mast please.
>
> Rick. RH
>
> Sent from my i-Thingamajig
>
> On Dec 30, 2020, at 12:20 AM, Ron Bosch via BVARC wrote:
>
> I currently have 5 up;
> 1. VHF/UHF Vertical @ 24' topping an aluminium telescoping mast
> 2. VHF Halo 3 feet below the vertica
I currently have 5 up;
1. VHF/UHF Vertical @ 24' topping an aluminium telescoping mast
2. VHF Halo 3 feet below the vertical
3. OTA TV antenna 3 feet below the Halo
4. The balun for an inverted V OCFD 96' on the long end 36' on the short
end directly below the TV antenna with ends run to 10'
And so everyone knows why I am up so darned late, I am waiting for the
02:22 ISS pass to download a stinking picture since I only have 2 more
realistic shots at doing so :-)
On Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 1:43 AM Ron Bosch wrote:
> Mark,
> A few points that I couldn't make on the net, because of time.
Mark,
A few points that I couldn't make on the net, because of time.
1. I wasn't saying don't do it, just don't expect a bunch of QSO's. You
will be limited to when the band is really open, and the noise floor is low
at the receiving antenna. That will reduce the number of potential
contacts by
Does using a 200W floodlight qualify as a gain antenna? I keep saying my
MFJ-939 will tune a fencepost, will it tune a lightbulb? Where does one
find a PL-259 to Light Bulb Socket adaptor? Sooo many questions to
answer!!
On Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 8:36 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC
wrote:
>
ons and they remained one size for a long time.
>
> GLrick W5RH
>
> On Sun, Dec 20, 2020 at 3:02 PM Ron Bosch via BVARC
> wrote:
>
>> Mark,
>> Assuming copper clad or copper wire, anything above 21 AWG is fine for
>> any freq greater than 160M from a skin eff
Mark,
Assuming copper clad or copper wire, anything above 21 AWG is fine for any
freq greater than 160M from a skin effect standpoint. After that it is all
about tensile strength vs ductility. Too ductile and it will sag. too
brittle and it will part. The first three HF antennas, including my
Ravi,
Sorry about my griping :-), it wasn't directed at you particularly, but at
the general sentiment I see on the boards, that seems to permeate the
discussion. Not intending to dissuade anybody from trying any way to
operate, but more to say that way you choose to operate is better than not
Ravi,
Sorry I missed the net today as well, I would have loved to put my $0.02
in. From my perspective, I run most of my digital ARES check ins, and all
of my digital traffic handling, via Vara FM and HF. ARDOP in PERFECT band
conditions is as fast as Vara HF, but when band conditions are crap,
Keith,
How much do you want for it? It is a fairly expensive piece of kit if it's
what I think it is.
Ron
KE4DRF
On Sat, Dec 12, 2020 at 1:05 PM Keith NM5G via BVARC
wrote:
> During inventory of the shack I found an AEA VHF/UHF Analyzer. As far as
> I know, it works fine. I purchased it
Several folks in the club have expressed interest in increasing their code
speed. A useful and interesting way to so so is to check into the Texas
Slow Net.
The Texas Slow Net meets daily at 7:45 PM local time, on 3570 KHz +/- QRM.
TSN is a traffic handling training net. All stations licensed
Not so sure about the Ham friendlier star idea, given that the article
seems to correlate lower climate temperatures to extended solar minimums,
and given the current number of named storms per year, I might trade bad
propagation for lower temps :-)
On Mon, Nov 16, 2020 at 4:09 PM Mark Brantana
Shannon,
RG-6 coax has a characteristic impedance of 75 ohms, your radio is designed
to feed an output at 50 ohms. So from your radio's perspective, it sees a
1.5:1 SWR if the antenna is perfect. The practical result of this is that
unless you are feeding a tuned dipole or another resonant
Hey, The Princess Bride is a love story "Wuv, Twoo Wuv!!"
On Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 1:17 PM Ron Litt via BVARC wrote:
> Wow! No love stories like Dr. Zhivago or Gone with the wind.
>
> On Tue, Oct 20, 2020, 13:03 Ravi Patrick Ratnala via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>> Hey KJ,
>>
>> Just
Folks,
Some resources for folks to check out are below.
ARRL Radiogram
http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Public%20Service/RADIOGRAM-2011.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARRL_Radiogram
NTS
http://www.arrl.org/nts
http://www.arrl.org/chapter-one-national-traffic-system
Aug 13, 2020, at 8:18 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC
> wrote:
>
>
> "Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair"
>
> --
> *From:* BVARC on behalf of Ron Bosch via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org>
> *Sent:* Thursday, August 13, 2020 7:2
endeau
>>
>> On Aug 13, 2020, at 21:56, Terry Leatherland via BVARC
>> wrote:
>>
>> I think I did that last year ☹️
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Aug 13, 2020, at 8:18 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>&
Rick,
Wouldn't that also be a PEBRAC error?
Ron
On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 7:12 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC
wrote:
>
> 5 mins agoHave been waiting for the Rag Chew net to start. Even
> called out to see who was there. No answers. Then I realized it was
> Thursday. Hi.
> A class 1 “
By RV batteries, I assume you mean deep cycle. but do you mean AGM, ie.
sealed Lead Acid, or do you mean regular lead acid deep cycle marine
batteries? One of those can be charged inside, the other can't. As far as
RV and Marine Deep Cycle, West Mountain Radio has a Group 24 Battery box
rated
Ralph,
Do the choke first. A J-pole is basically a matched end fed 1/2 wave, i.e
a vertical Zepp. If not choked the coax will radiate, and make the
resonance unmatched. That will also lose you any sorta gain you would get
from the pattern, although that is waay overstated in most folks
Ralph,
First, check you dimensions. The calculated dimensions are:
Radiator (Long) = 19.44 inches (I would cut to 19.75 and trim down to
bring the resonance up
Stub (short) = 6.48 inches (I would cut 6.5 ")
Feed point = A touch less than 5/8 inch FROM THE TOP ( not the middle) of
the bridge on
ns in Vietnam. I was able to hang on to my great woman
> for the whole ride (53 years this April 5th). Two great kids and Six
> Grandkids. The eldest granddaughter is is at MIT and NROTC looking for
> Nuclear power and SUBS. More than you wanted I bet. The Naval Service
> was very
tee but it improves
> the odds.
>
> Will, KB7QL
>
> On Wed, Apr 8, 2020 at 3:36 PM Ron Bosch via BVARC
> wrote:
>
>> Will, et al,
>> To agree with you in a backhand kind of way, I have, in fact, seen
>> lightning hit a submarine while at sea in a rain s
Will, et al,
To agree with you in a backhand kind of way, I have, in fact, seen
lightning hit a submarine while at sea in a rain storm in the North
Atlantic, although the lightning in question came off of a line hanging
from a Sea Stallion, and was VERY Impressive to a 20 year old ELT whose job
it
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