[BVARC] ARRL SS CW - N5XZ

2014-11-03 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
ARRL Sweepstakes Contest, CW Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ Station: N5XZ Class: SO Unlimited HP QTH: STX Operating Time (hrs.): 5 Summary: Band QSOs 160: 80: 40: 208 20: 155 15: 118 10:4

[BVARC] Hole digging party at N5XZ

2014-11-03 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
I am thinking of having a hole digging party this weekend.I need to dig a hole a bit bigger than 3' x 3' x 3' for my Hy-Gain Hy-Tower vertical. I have the use of an auger which can be used to make initial holes and after that digging out the rest of the dirt should be fairly easy. Anyone

[BVARC] N5XZ Stuff for Sale

2014-11-09 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
N5XZ Stuff for Sale: All items are priced less shipping. I accept CASH or PayPal. All items are sold AS-IS unless stated otherwise. Pictures available on request. (Not all Ham Radio Stuff!) “obo” means “Or Best Offer” but only reasonable offers will be accepted. PLUS… you can search eBay

[BVARC] Guy Line Anchors

2014-11-21 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
I have some heavy duty ones available for $20 each. 4 ft long by about 1 in shaft and about 6 in. screw. Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) -Original Message- Today's Topics: 1. Guy line anchors - Local

[BVARC] CQ WW CW - N5XZ

2014-11-30 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
CQ Worldwide DX Contest, CW Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ Station: N5XZ Class: SOAB HP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 17 Summary: Band QSOs Zones Countries -- 160: 80: 40: 110

[BVARC] N5XZ ARRL 10-Meter Contest

2014-12-14 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
ARRL 10-Meter Contest Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ Station: N5XZ Class: SO CW HP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 7 Summary: Band QSOs Mults --- CW: 802 100 SSB:0 0 --- Total: 802 100 Total Score = 320,800

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ ARRL 10-Meter Contest

2014-12-14 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
] On Behalf Of Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 7:37 PM To: 'TDXS Reflector'; l...@clarc.org mailto:l...@clarc.org ; bvarc@bvarc.org mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org ; ctd...@kkn.net mailto:ctd...@kkn.net Cc: n...@mailman.qth.net mailto:n...@mailman.qth.net Subject: [BVARC] N5XZ ARRL 10

[BVARC] K5HTB 10 Meter Contest Cabrillo log

2014-12-15 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Why do you quit so easily? Your formatting looks incorrect. It should look like this: START-OF-LOG: 3.0 LOCATION: STX CALLSIGN: N5XZ CLUB: Texas DX Society CONTEST: ARRL-10 CATEGORY-OPERATOR: SINGLE-OP CATEGORY-ASSISTED: NON-ASSISTED CATEGORY-BAND: ALL CATEGORY-MODE: MIXED CATEGORY-POWER: HIGH

[BVARC] N5XZ: Croation CW Contest

2014-12-21 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Croatian CW Contest Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ Station: N5XZ Class: SOAB HP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 2 Summary: Band QSOs Mults --- 160: 80: 40: 20: 2812 15: 7124 10:

[BVARC] Speakers / Presentations for the 2015 Greater Houston Hamfest

2014-12-22 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
It's that time of year again that I ask for volunteers to speak or do presentations at the 2015 Greater Houston Hamfest, to be held at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds on March 28th, 2015 in beautiful Rosenberg, Texas. Please see www.houstonhamfest.org http://www.houstonhamfest.org . If you

[BVARC] 30-35VDC / 5 amp power supply

2014-12-23 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
I need a 30-35 VDC / 5 amp power supply. Anyone have one I can use as a test and possibly purchase? Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC mailing list

[BVARC] KJ5Y: RAC WINTER CONTEST

2014-12-27 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
RAC Winter Contest Call: KJ5Y Operator(s): KJ5Y Station: KJ5Y Class: SO CW HP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): Summary: Band CW Qs Ph Qs CW Mults Ph Mults 160: 80:

[BVARC] FW: [SWAPNET] End Of Era Sale!

2015-01-03 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
FYI Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) From: swap...@austinhams.org [mailto:swap...@austinhams.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Schmidt Sent: Friday, January 02, 2015 7:17 PM To: SWAPNET List Member Subject: [SWAPNET] End

[BVARC] FW: Do you think you could forward to the BVARC reflector?

2015-01-03 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
FYI Allen R. Brier N5XZ -Original Message- From: Marty Blaise, AG5T [mailto:theblaisep...@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2015 11:13 AM To: n...@arrl.net Cc: n...@earthlink.net Subject: Do you think you could forward to the BVARC reflector? I need a car stereo am/fm/cd repaired

[BVARC] V63MJ (W5MJ) 18.089 QSX up 2

2015-02-17 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Madison Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] Need assistance troubleshooting antenna problem

2015-01-26 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
I appear to have some sort of intermittent connection issue with my feedline, connectors or antenna. If anyone is available during the day any day this week, I could use some assistance. It is difficult troubleshooting coax, connectors, etc. by yourself. Please call, email, text. Thanks,

[BVARC] 2014 Katy Home and Garden Show - Katy, Texas - Seminar Schedule

2015-01-10 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
FYI Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) From: Connie Brier [mailto:cbrie...@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2015 11:16 AM To: allen.brier; Allen R. Brier Cc: Connie Brier Subject: 2014 Katy Home and

[BVARC] N5XZ: North American QSO Party, CW - January

2015-01-10 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
North American QSO Party, CW - January Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ Station: N5XZ Class: Single Op LP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 9:58 Summary: Band QSOs Mults --- 160: 80: 40: 35956 20: 27158

[BVARC] FW: TX-438 for sale

2015-01-13 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Cross-posted from another list. This might be perfect for those who want to hide their antennas from the HOA and raise them at night! Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) From: Brier, Allen

[BVARC] CQ WW RTTY WPX - N5XZ

2015-02-15 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
CQ WW RTTY WPX Contest Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ Station: N5XZ Class: SOAB HP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 25:10 Summary: Band QSOs 80: 40: 281 20: 188 15: 532 10: 383 Total: 1384 Prefixes = 664

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] 2015 RTTY Roundup WB5TUF SO Unlimited LP

2015-01-04 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Great job, Glenn! Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) -Original Message- From: Glenn Anderson [mailto:wb5...@earthlink.net] Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2015 11:20 PM To: 'TDXS LIST'; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO

[BVARC] FW: CTDXCC Digest, Vol 146, Issue 5

2015-03-15 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Cross-posted from CTDXCC. Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) -Original Message- From: CTDXCC [mailto:ctdxcc-boun...@kkn.net] On Behalf Of ctdxcc-requ...@kkn.net Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2015 9:49 AM To:

Re: [BVARC] NAQP RTTY Preliminary Results

2015-03-19 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
And that's with only three stations! Congrats!! Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) From: Glenn Anderson [mailto:wb5...@earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 6:20 AM To: 'TDXS LIST'; 'BRAZOS VALLEY

[BVARC] URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT!!!! HB 939

2015-03-09 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Cross-posted from the TDXS Reflector: - Original Message - From: ARRL Members Only Web site memberl...@www.arrl.org mailto:memberl...@www.arrl.org To: k...@tdxs.net mailto:k...@tdxs.net Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2015 5:00 PM Subject: West Gulf Division Legislative Alert March 2015

[BVARC] E30FB 14.185

2015-03-10 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
E30FB is on 14.185 listening 5-15 up for NA Conditions are good, only took 3 calls. 15 SSB took one hour 15 CW took 3 hours I must be getting better. Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell)

Re: [BVARC] (no subject)

2015-03-30 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
That's a real shame. Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) From: EMD Cebridge [mailto:emdhous...@cebridge.net] Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 9:14 AM To: 'Allen Brier N5XZ'; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'

[BVARC] N5XZ North American QSO Party, RTTY - February

2015-03-01 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
North American QSO Party, RTTY - February Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ Station: N5XZ Class: Single Op LP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 10 Summary: Band QSOs Mults --- 80: 40: 25046 20: 21346 15: 15932

[BVARC] FW: [tdxs-list] Last call - NN5O estate items for sale

2015-02-24 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) From: W9DX [mailto:couga...@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 3:06 PM To: tdxs-list Subject: [tdxs-list] Last call - NN5O estate items for sale Last call

[BVARC] W4MPY

2015-05-13 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
THE QSL MAN (W4MPY Update). David Carroll, W5QDF, son of Wayne, W4MPY, The QSL Man, wants to get the story out about Wayne and why he dropped off the earth last year with the QSL printing business. He provided the following: The QSL Man is NOT Dead -- Wayne, W4MPY, the QSL man has been gravely

Re: [BVARC] Psychosomatic / Technical Question

2015-04-14 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Same effect as going from 400W to 1500W (more or less)! Then you're no longer in QRP mode. Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) From: rhil...@sdicgm.com [mailto:rhil...@sdicgm.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 14,

[BVARC] Strange problem with MMTTY - Any experts out there?

2015-05-19 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
My MMTTY is doing something strange all of the sudden: After sending a macro, it will stay in transmit for a few seconds (about 4), while sending a tone. Any ideas? Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell)

Re: [BVARC] Strange problem with MMTTY - Any experts out there?

2015-05-19 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Never mind, I found the problem. CU on RTTY! Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) From: Allen Brier N5XZ [mailto:n...@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:25 PM To: 'tdxs'; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR

[BVARC] To all TOP CW OPS

2015-06-19 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Field Day is just over a week away. Last year, BVARC finished #1 in 8A and #12 nationwide. This year we want to finish in the top ten. If you have the CW chops to help us make the top ten, contact me so I can fit you into the schedule. We are also looking for SSB and Digital ops. Contact Mike

[BVARC] W5PR on 50.138 looking for contacts NOW

2015-06-14 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] ARRL Antenna Book 13th Edition 1974

2015-05-22 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
I have one here for sale. $5.00 plus postage. Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] 10-10 Contest NOW!

2015-08-01 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Don't forget the 10-10 Contest going on right now. The band are starting to perk up after a very slow morning. Please come look for us. The local stations here in the Houston area could sure use the contacts! And don't forget the Houston SHOT net tonight 28.488 8pm local Houston time. 73,

[BVARC] 10-10 Contest LAST DAY!

2015-08-02 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
The band conditions have been awful so far. Barely 350 QSOs in the log so far (I did make 150 in NAQP last night!). If you are in the Houston area, please give us a call! We could really use the contacts! If you are in the Austin / San Antonio area, point your beam to Houston.I can hear you.

[BVARC] A Tale of Two Contests

2015-08-03 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
I operated two contests over the weekend. Here are the results: 10-10 Int. Summer Contest, SSB Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ Station: N5XZ Class: Single Op HP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 23 Summary: Total: QSOs = 511 Total Score = 766 Club: Houston SHOT Comments:

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] FW: William D. Stone, WS5H - SK

2015-07-31 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Very very sad. Bill was a huge fan of 10-10 and a big presence in 10-10 contests in the past. Bill was also instrumental in helping the local 10-10 chapter (Houston SHOT) consistently be at the top of the club competition. I would like for us to dedicate this 10-10 QSO Contest to Bill.

[BVARC] 10-10 Contest starts Friday night - N1MM Logger + tips

2015-07-30 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
If you are going to enter the 10-10 contest starting Friday night, and you are planning to use N1MM+, here are a few tips: 1. Use 1010RTTY instead of TENTENRTTY when choosing the log type. The 1010RTTY has some extra features, and the log entry order is CALL, NAME, S/P/C

[BVARC] Summer 10-10 SSB Contest This Weekend!

2015-07-28 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
I want to send out this friendly reminder that the upcoming 10-10 Summer SSB Contest will start August 1st at Z (Friday night 7:00 pm) and end on August 2nd at 2359Z (Sunday night at 6:59 pm). I invite you to join us in participation this year. Paid up membership in 10-10 is not required to

[BVARC] BVARC/TDXS/ECHO 2015 Field Day Results: 5TH PLACE!!

2015-10-29 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
In case you didn't see the message from Jim KE8G, the joint Field Day team of BVARC, TDXS and Echo made 5th PLACE OVERALL and 1st PLACE FOR 8A!! THAT IS SUPER! Congratulations and THANK YOU to everyone who participated the this joint three club event! We made our goal of getting in the Top Ten and

[BVARC] N5XZ: Makrothen RTTY Contest

2015-10-11 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Makrothen RTTY Contest Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ Station: N5XZ Class: SO/Single Xcvr HP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 3:15 Summary: Band QSOs 80:0 40: 28 20: 66 15: 115 10:0 Total: 209 Total

[BVARC] Final Field Day Score

2015-07-10 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
ARRL Field Day Call: KK5W Operator(s): MANY (33) Station: KK5W Class: 8A LP QTH: Richmond, TX Operating Time (hrs): 24 Summary: Band CW Qs Ph Qs Dig Qs 160: 0 0 0 80: 197 0 0 40: 676355

[BVARC] This weekend! CW Open Competition

2015-08-31 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
We are forming a BVARC Team for the CW Open Competition which is this weekend. If you are interested in joining the team, let ME know ASAP! We can have up to ten members on the team. So far the team consists of N5XZ, K0NM and K5IZO. Any skill level is acceptable and you can use your regular

[BVARC] CWOps CW Open Contest

2015-09-02 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
I am still looking for operators for my team. So far I have K0NM, KJ5Y, AF5T, KE8G and myself. If you have time to do one, two or all three sessions, gimme a call or send me an email. Allen N5XZ From: Dale Martin [mailto:k...@att.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 3:25 PM

[BVARC] W5PR is on 50.130 looking for VHF contest contacts

2015-09-13 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Call him now please. Point your beam to south of Houston. Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] CW Open Summary for Team BVARC

2015-09-20 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
SESSION CALL QSOs Mlt Score 1 N5XZ 293 223 65,339 2 N5XZ 307 222 68,154 3 N5XZ 300 223 66,900 TOTALS 900 668 200,393 SESSION CALL QSOs Mlt Score 1 K0NM 161 131 21,091 2 K0NM 187 160 29,920 3 K0NM 227

[BVARC] ARRL 10-Meter Contest - N5XZ

2015-12-13 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
ARRL 10-Meter Contest Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ Station: N5XZ Class: SO CW Unlimited HP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 3:32 Summary: Band QSOs Mults --- CW: 26387 SSB:0 0 --- Total: 26387 Total

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] RTTY Roundup WB5TUF SO Unlimited LP

2016-01-03 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
GREAT JOB MR. RTTY! Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) -Original Message- From: tdxs-list [mailto:tdxs-list-bounces+n5xz=earthlink@tdxs.net] On Behalf Of Glenn Anderson Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2016 6:23 PM

Re: [BVARC] Turntable

2016-01-01 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
d one is still good. HNY, Bob W5UQ On 12/31/2015 5:54 PM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC wrote: > > And for a turntable, you could get this puppy. Free Shipping, too!! > > https://www.audiogon.com/listings/turntables-continuum-audio-labs-caliburn-c obra-castellon-240-volts-free-shipping

[BVARC] Turntable

2015-12-31 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
o "line" levels. Cheap ones can be gotten for $25 or so; Moderate performance ones run $50+ IZO _ From: Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > To: bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: Allen Brier N5XZ <n...@e

[BVARC] Green Tint in 50" Sony SXRD DLP Television plus Oppo BDP-103D for sale

2015-12-21 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
I have a Sony SXRD 50" DLP TV who's lamp went out recently. I replaced the lamp, now the screen has a green tint. There is quite a bit of discussion on the internet about this problem. Anyone have an idea what I should do with this TV now, that doesn't cost as much as it may be valued to fix? It

[BVARC] N5XZ: CQ WW DX CW

2015-11-29 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
CQ Worldwide DX Contest, CW Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ Station: N5XZ Class: SOAB(A) HP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 11:11 Summary: Band QSOs Zones Countries -- 160: 80: 40:

[BVARC] Field Day Operators, Equipment, Commitments

2016-06-07 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
All, I would like all those who plan to participate in Field Day this year contact me via email. What I need (among other things) is: Operators: Who wants to operate, how much, which mode(s) [CW, SSB, RTTY] Radios: What can you bring? We need several more SSB computers (please, only

[BVARC] VK9OL 18.074.5 simplex

2016-05-24 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Easy to work. Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] Post correction

2016-06-08 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
When I said: "Radios: What can you bring? We need several more SSB computers (please, only high quality, late model computers). All computers must have computer interfaces for logging software, preferably RS-232 or USB. I think we are covered on CW machines. K3's can key using the RS-232

Re: [BVARC] Field Day Operators, Equipment, Commitments

2016-06-08 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
that I would be willing to LOAN.. (NEW, still in box..) 73 Howard Bingham KE5APJ Ph: 713-6684821 = On 6/8/2016 12:25 AM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC wrote: All, I would like all those who plan to participate in Field Day this year contact me via email.

Re: [BVARC] Field Day Operators, Equipment, Commitments

2016-06-08 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
dy will hold out!! 73 de Jim - KE8G Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > All, > > > > I would like all those who plan to participate in Field Day this year > contact me via email. What I need (among other things) is: > > > > Opera

[BVARC] N5XZ - CWops Mini-CWT Test - 0300Z Jun 23

2016-06-22 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
CWops Mini-CWT Test - 0300Z Jun 23 Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ Station: N5XZ Class: Single Op LP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 00:39 Summary: Band QSOs Mults --- 160: 80: 15 9 40: 21 19 20: 11 11

[BVARC] 10-10 Contest is this weekend

2016-02-04 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Conditions are going to be not so great so we can use all the local contacts we can get. Please look for the Houston SHOT team this weekend! You CAN work us with a Technician license. 73, Allen R. Brier N5XZ #4530 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882

[BVARC] 10-10 contest

2016-02-07 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
The 10-10 contest is in full swing. Please look for the local gang here in Houston, N5MT, K0NM, K5IZO, KK5DO and. ME! Look for us all over the band. 73, Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell)

[BVARC] 10-10 Contest / NET

2016-02-05 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
The 10-10 contest is on and there is a net on at 28.488. Please join us. If you miss the net tonight, we will be doing it again tomorrow night, same time (8pm) again on 28.488. 73, Allen R. Brier N5XZ #4530 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713)

Re: [BVARC] Volunteer speakers/presenters wanted/needed for Greater Houston Hamfest

2016-01-25 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
I am still in need of a few more volunteers to do presentations. C'mon Guys! Step up! Got an interesting presentation? An important topic to talk about? I'll give you 45 minutes at the upcoming hamfest to do it. I still have about six slots to fill. Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane

Re: [BVARC] For Sale: Sony SXRD 50" DLP TV - Needs a new lamp and color adjustment

2016-02-27 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Based on the overwhelming response I got to this ad, I'm dropping the price to 50 smackers! Just think, for only ONE Grant, you can have this beautiful TV! Think of all the exotic materials and components you can mine from this thing! (I've even heard rumors that there is actually some GOLD in

[BVARC] N5XZ NAQPRTTY Summary Sheet

2016-02-27 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
NAQPRTTY Summary Sheet Start Date : 2016-02-27 CallSign Used : N5XZ Operator(s) : N5XZ Operator Category : SINGLE-OP-ASSISTED Band : ALL Power : HIGH Mode : RTTY Default Exchange : Allen TX Gridsquare

[BVARC] Volunteer request

2016-02-24 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
I am personally requesting volunteers for the following positions: 1. I need a couple of helpers to introduce speakers in the Lecture Hall. This will only take a few minutes before a few of the lectures, but I cannot be in two places at once. Please contact me directly off list. 2.

[BVARC] For Sale: Sony SXRD 50" DLP TV - Needs a new lamp and color adjustment

2016-02-22 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
I have an old Sony 50" SXRD DLP Color TV. This TV will require a new lamp and some color adjustment. Lamps run between $25 and $80 depending on who you buy it from (on Amazon). Although no longer available, you can go to http://www.crutchfield.com/S-1qtB92wrPBc/p_158SR50XBR/Sony-KDS-R50XBR1.html

[BVARC] N5XZ - ARRL DX Contest, CW

2016-02-22 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
ARRL DX Contest, CW Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ Station: N5XZ Class: SO Unlimited HP QTH: Texas Operating Time (hrs): 9 Summary: Band QSOs Mults --- 160: 80: 40: 8053 20: 19380 15: 305

[BVARC] FW: [tdxs-list] Items for sale

2016-01-23 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Someone really should snap these up. If I needed them, I know I would. Great deals. Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) From: tdxs-list [mailto:tdxs-list-bounces+n5xz=earthlink@tdxs.net] On Behalf Of Paul

[BVARC] Volunteer speakers/presenters wanted/needed for Greater Houston Hamfest

2016-01-19 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
It's that time again when I solicit speakers and presenters for the upcoming Greater Houston Hamfest being held once again at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds on March 18th and 19th, 2016. Once again, I will be looking for a variety of subjects for our attendees. So if you would like to

[BVARC] FW: [SWAPNET] Austin SwapNet 02/14/2016

2016-02-14 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) -Original Message- From: Jeff Schmidt [mailto:jeffn5...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2016 10:01 PM To: SWAPNET List Member Subject: [SWAPNET]

[BVARC] Moving boxes for sale

2016-02-14 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
I have about 50 great sized moving boxes for sale, of various sizes (medium to large). $1.00 each Contact me off list. Pickup at my QTH. Thanks, Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell)

[BVARC] FT4JA 21.100 QSX 21.111.8 VERY LOUD

2016-04-09 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] FW: [RTTY] AL9A SK

2016-03-19 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Very sorry to hear that. I knew Gary when I lived up there. First Rich, now Gary. Very sad. How did you hear? Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) -Original Message- From: tdxs-list

[BVARC] Moving Boxes for Sale

2016-03-25 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
I still have about 50 great sized moving boxes for sale. Just a buck each. Come and get'm! Call/email first, though!! Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC

Re: [BVARC] [CTDXCC] VK0EK - not a peep on 20 CW

2016-03-27 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
My wife woke me up at 2am from my recliner to look at something on her iPad and when I went upstairs, I saw a spot from N5KS, sure enough, I could hear him and worked him in a couple of call. Easy peasy! Now I need him on 17, 15, 12, 10, 40 and RTTY. Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane

[BVARC] VK0EK 10.119 QSX 10.115

2016-03-23 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
New on for CW for me. Number 334/341 CW Getting stronger Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] VK0EK - not a peep on 20 CW

2016-03-26 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
If Vk0EK is on 20 meter CW right now, I cannot hear a peep here at my station. I tried SP, LP, Dual Path, Skew Path.nothing! Very aggravating when others are working him in other parts of the country. Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home)

[BVARC] EP2A listening for 5's on 18.130 NOW

2016-04-23 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] EP2A 21.290 QSX 21.295 NOW Listening for NA

2016-04-23 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
EP2A 21.290 QSX 21.295 NOW Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] VK9NT 24.897 QSX 24.898

2016-05-23 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Listening for NA Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] Field Day 2016 is rapidly approaching!

2016-05-06 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
FD 2016 is coming soon, less than two months away. When are we going to start officially planning? I had a two element 40 meter beam and a SteppIR vertical delivered to my QTH for safekeeping until FD, We are ready to GO! Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Rotor control line lightning protection

2016-04-18 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Every cable that comes into the shack goes through an appropriate lightning suppressor mounted on a Polyphaser SPG (single point ground) copper plate and connected with a flat copper strap AND a 3-0 cable (left over from installing the electrical service to the house) to 4 eight foot ground

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Win10 upgrade problem

2016-07-28 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Success! When I came home today after work, Win10 had got past the “Getting Updates” and was at “Welcome to Windows 10”! It still took a long time to completely finish installing, but it is loaded and running! Now I have to reload a few programs, and USB devices, but looks like I’m good to go.

[BVARC] 10-10 QSO Party This Weekend

2016-08-02 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
This weekend is the Summer 10-10 Phone Contest. Please go to http://www.ten-ten.org/index.php/activity/2013-07-22-20-26-48/qso-party-sche dule for the current schedule and http://www.ten-ten.org/index.php/activity/2013-07-22-20-26-48/qso-party-rule s for the rules. Note that even if you do

[BVARC] TDXS Press Release

2016-08-10 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From: Texas DX Society To: All Media Outlets and Interested Parties. Texas DX Society Launches Membership Campaign; Relaxes Membership Requirements. Houston, TX, August 1, 2016 - The Texas DX Society announced today that it is launching a major effort to

[BVARC] 6m open to SA and NW

2016-07-12 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] YN2N 50.118

2016-07-17 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
New one for me. Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] W5PR 50.132.5 Looking for contacts

2016-07-17 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] N5XZ: North American QSO Party, RTTY - July

2016-07-17 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
North American QSO Party, RTTY - July Confirmation. Thanks for submitting your results via the web form. The following posting was created from your form content and e-mailed to the 3830 Reflector. North American QSO Party, RTTY - July Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ

[BVARC] NR5M 50.127 contest

2016-07-16 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Give him a ca;; Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] W5PR 50.132.42 calling CQ Contest NOW

2016-07-16 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Give him a call (or 3). Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] N5XZ: IARU HF World Championship

2016-07-10 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
IARU HF World Championship Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ Station: N5XZ Class: SOAB(A)CW HP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 20:45 Summary: Band CW Qs Ph Qs Zones HQ Mults - 160: 80: 169

[BVARC] Contests this weekend

2016-08-05 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
To avoid confusion, I want to make it clear that I am planning to enter two contests this weekend: 10-10 Summer SSB Contest North American QSO Party, CW The 10-10 contest starts Friday at 7pm ends at 7pm on Sunday (48 hours). Hopefully, you will operate and if you are a member of the

[BVARC] 10-10 Contest Status

2016-08-06 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
10 meters was open until past 11:30 last night, with signals coming in from NE, IN, MO, IL, etc. as loud as S9+. 10 meters can be strange like that. Hopefully, we'll have a repeat of that again tonight. I am up to 128 QSO's (actually, pretty good for a ten meter contest these days) as of last

[BVARC] N5XZ Contests Results: 10-10 Summer Contest SSB; NAQP CW

2016-08-07 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
10-10 Int. Summer Contest, SSB Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ Station: N5XZ Class: Single Op HP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 20.5 Summary: Total: QSOs = 535 Total Score = 802 Club: Houston SHOT Comments: Pretty lousy band conditions, all weekend long. No real DX, some

[BVARC] N5XZ: CWops Mini-CWT Test - 0300Z Jun 30

2016-06-29 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
CWops Mini-CWT Test - 0300Z Jun 30 Call: N5XZ Operator(s): N5XZ Station: N5XZ Class: Single Op HP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 0:58 Summary: Band QSOs Mults --- 160: 80: 14 5 40: 34 23 20: 45 45

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Fwd: Emailing: S1685_amended.pdf, S1685_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.doc, HR1301_amended.pdf

2016-06-29 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
You might want to hold off on this now. After talking to John Stratton at the BVARC Field Day, it appears that in the revised bill, the ARRL has caved in to ALL of the demands of the HOA associations, and the result is that the situation could become even worse than before! Please don't do

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] 10-10 net on NOW

2017-02-04 Thread Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Thanks for the QSO, Leonard. I was good talking to you today. Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) From: Leonard Cernuch [mailto:leonardcern...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2017 10:46 PM To: Allen

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