Re: [BVARC] Passed my General test

2017-05-23 Thread ke5ith via BVARC
I took it at the American Red Cross on Kirby and southwest freeway. Keep a song in your heart and a smile on your face. > On May 23, 2017, at 11:02 PM, Randy Pugh via BVARC wrote: > > Hi,Keith,congrats on passing your General.May I ask where you took your > exam?Randy AKA

Re: [BVARC] Passed my General test

2017-05-23 Thread Rick Wannall via BVARC
Congratulations! Rick Wannall KG5ITH -Original Message- From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of ke5ith via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 8:50 PM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: ke5ith Subject: [BVARC] Passed my General test I passed my general test. I still have so much to

Re: [BVARC] Passed my General test

2017-05-23 Thread Randy Pugh via BVARC
Hi,Keith,congrats on passing your General.May I ask where you took your exam?Randy AKA AA5OA. On Tue, May 23, 2017 at 7:50 PM, ke5ith via BVARC wrote: > I passed my general test. I still have so much to learn and put in > practice. I learn better by doing. Maybe Santa will

Re: [BVARC] Passed my General test

2017-05-23 Thread Jo Keener via BVARC
Congrats Jo.l. Keener KE7NSB (no silver bullets) On Tue, May 23, 2017 at 9:03 PM, Bruce via BVARC wrote: > Congrats and this is the beginning of a lot more fun. Work on your Extra > now. You may think you do not need it. However, if you ever plan on working > towards DXCC and

Re: [BVARC] Passed my General test

2017-05-23 Thread Bruce via BVARC
Congrats and this is the beginning of a lot more fun. Work on your Extra now. You may think you do not need it. However, if you ever plan on working towards DXCC and Honor Roll, you will need access to the Extra portion of the band to maximize your chance of working that rare station.

Re: [BVARC] Passed my General test

2017-05-23 Thread Rick Hiller via BVARC
Congrats Keith Enjoy HF W5rh Sent from my iPad > On May 23, 2017, at 8:50 PM, ke5ith via BVARC wrote: > > I passed my general test. I still have so much to learn and put in practice. > I learn better by doing. Maybe Santa will bring me an hf rig this year. > Anyone want to

[BVARC] Passed my General test

2017-05-23 Thread ke5ith via BVARC
I passed my general test. I still have so much to learn and put in practice. I learn better by doing. Maybe Santa will bring me an hf rig this year. Anyone want to be my Elmer? Keith Stolle Ke5ith Keep a song in your heart and a smile on your face.

Re: [BVARC] 10-10 net

2017-05-23 Thread JP Pritchard via BVARC
Thank you! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of gmuller885 via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 6:37 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: gmuller885 Subject: Re: [BVARC] 10-10 net The one in Houston meets on Tuesday at 8

Re: [BVARC] 10-10 net

2017-05-23 Thread gmuller885 via BVARC
The one in Houstonmeets on Tuesday at 8 pm. 28.488. Gmuller885@aol.comK9GEM Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy® Note 4. Original message From: JP Pritchard via BVARC Date: 5/23/17 6:09 PM (GMT-06:00) To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'

Re: [BVARC] 10-10 net

2017-05-23 Thread Rick Hiller via BVARC
28.488 Tuesday 8 pm CD-R Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On May 23, 2017, at 6:09 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: > > Big John often mentions the 10-10 net during the Wednesday night rag chew, > and I’d like to listen in sometime. When does that net operate and on what >

Re: [BVARC] 10-10 net

2017-05-23 Thread Roy Storey via BVARC
JP, The 10-10 net is on every Tuesday evening (today) at 8PM local time. The 10 meter frequency is 28.488. Tonight may be a wash out due to the storms expected in our area. Roy Storey W5TKZ -- 73 On Tue, May 23, 2017 at 6:09 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: > Big John often

[BVARC] 10-10 net

2017-05-23 Thread JP Pritchard via BVARC
Big John often mentions the 10-10 net during the Wednesday night rag chew, and I'd like to listen in sometime. When does that net operate and on what frequency? Anybody know? JP Pritchard KG3JPP ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] I will be operating as 5H3NM QRP CW from June 1-14, 2017

2017-05-23 Thread n5xz via BVARC
Couldn't you have done better than 10 watts?  Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: NIzar Mullani Date: 5/23/17 10:37 AM (GMT-06:00) To: 'TDXS List' , 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] I will be operating as 5H3NM QRP CW from June 1-14, 2017

2017-05-23 Thread AD5WB via BVARC
Safe travels Nizar. 73 Leslie > On May 23, 2017, at 10:37 AM, "NIzar Mullani" wrote: > > I am travelling to Tanzania on a business trip on Sunday. I will be operating > as 5H3NM in my free time using the KX2 with 10 watts. Most of the operation > will be on 20 meters, but,

Re: [BVARC] I will be operating as 5H3NM QRP CW from June 1-14, 2017

2017-05-23 Thread Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC
Have great trip Nizar. Jeff KG5LRP On Tue, May 23, 2017 at 10:37 AM, NIzar Mullani via BVARC wrote: > I am travelling to Tanzania on a business trip on Sunday. I will be > operating as 5H3NM in my free time using the KX2 with 10 watts. Most of the > operation will be on 20

[BVARC] I will be operating as 5H3NM QRP CW from June 1-14, 2017

2017-05-23 Thread NIzar Mullani via BVARC
I am travelling to Tanzania on a business trip on Sunday. I will be operating as 5H3NM in my free time using the KX2 with 10 watts. Most of the operation will be on 20 meters, but, I will send an e-mail to you guys before getting on the air. Look forward to hearing you guys in Tanzania.

Re: [BVARC] 2m Rig RG-58 / RG-8x Jumper & RS Stores

2017-05-23 Thread Jon Livingston kb0mnm via BVARC
Folks- If the cable is to be used only for test purposes at under 100 watts, and you prefer not to build your own: Radio Shack P/N 278-968 is a 2-foot RG-58 ( 50 Ohm cable ) with PL-259 crimps. I usually do *not* recommend a product such as this for three reasons: 1. There is no way to

Re: [BVARC] Screw removal pliers

2017-05-23 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Check out JPM Supply, near Almeda and the South Loop: 3ft UHF to UHF RG8x Coax PL259 Patch Cable | | | | $ 3.99 || | | | | | 3ft UHF to UHF RG8x Coax PL259 Patch Cable | | | | He'll ship, or you can pick up (open in the morning only). He's been