Re: [BVARC] BVARC NAME...

What's wrong with the current name? A redesign of the header to look more up to date is all that might be needed, possibly using a different font, as to content, why change it, other than need to include a copy of "Membership Application" in about every third or fourth edition.! When I

[BVARC] Fwd: [TenMeters] Hara up for sale

Found on the TenMeters List.. I thought this was a premier site, with the Annual ARRL Hamvention, as well as other regional events in the Northeast..? What's UP, or is ARRL going to have to find another venue..? 73 Howard Bingham KE5APJ =

Re: [BVARC] 2 meter base antenna

That's the same antenna I used when mobile, as well from my apartment after I had to give up driving (Placed it on a pizza pan on bar counter top.), bought it same day as licensed, still have it, now in storage in nephew's garage.. I'm now using an ICOM W-32A with a 5/8's 2 meter accessory

[BVARC] 10 Interesting Facts about Nikola Tesla - YouTube

10 Facts about Nikola Tesla that both new and OLD hams can appreciate. Your kids may find this interesting too.! 73 Howard Bingham KE5APJ -- D. Howard Bingham *Email: ke5...@earthlink.net 2722 Wisdom Drive *Email:

Re: [BVARC] Off topic - looking for a computer repair company

Geek Squad located at Best Buy (They just rescued my PC from a corrupt Windows 7) Or: Micro-Center on South Rice in Bellaire 73 Howard Bingham KE5APJ On 6/21/2017 5:47 PM, John Chauvin via BVARC wrote: Does anyone have a recommendation for a small computer

Re: [BVARC] 08/28/2017 BVARC 2M net will stand down

And aren't 911 calls sent to the closest jurisdiction to where the call originates.? And whether using a "Land Line" or "cell" number, ALWAYS tell the operator where you are located, as to spite the GPS technology used by cell phones, I've had EMS tell me that all they can do is zero in on a

Re: [BVARC] Hurricane Harvey Rainfall

Anywhere LOCAL where one can find good quality rain gauges, not the small plastic jobs sold at home improvement stores.? Used to be AESHAM used to carry several pages of weather gear in their annual catalog (That I sorely MISS.) 73 Howard Bingham, Deer Park, TX No water in the House, but

Re: [BVARC] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF

Looting was mentioned by Houston's Police Chief on KHOU Storm LIVE STREAMING coverage last night, _*as REASON FOR creating a  10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew in Houston City Limits*_, citing looting in a number of subdivisions and bedroom communities, even West University Place was mentioned as where

Re: [BVARC] Watching the Eclipse in MO

Essentially this is what I saw the last time in what was it 1976? Had punched a pencil hole in a piece of black cardboard & viewed on concrete drive way at the loading dock of my former employer in Texas Medical Center. IE:  Pin Hole Camera 73 Howard Bingham KE5APJ -- On 8/21/2017 5:10

Re: [BVARC] Storm communications

Check the VHF directory at www.BVARC.org for the downtown Houston Salt Grass repeater, Houston/Galveston NOAA uses that repeater for weather reporting & while being used, it is a DIRECTED NET from the NOAA office in Alvin iirc. ! 73 Howard Bingham & as permitted, may duck out on the front

Re: [BVARC] Storm communications

g 25, 2017 3:12 AM, "D. Howard Bingham via BVARC" <bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: Houston/Galveston NOAA uses the Salt Grass link system in the Houston area. 73 Howard Bingham == On 8/24/2017 11:37 PM, Bruce via BV

Re: [BVARC] Flooding

Didn't get water inside house in Deer Park, but have a few inches in front part of garage. Got phone call from city, Deer Park has an "Anti-Wake" ordinance in effect when streets are flooded, aimed at preventing property damage, drive too fast on flooded streets, get fined up to $ 2,500.

Re: [BVARC] Flooding

On 8/27/2017 10:20 AM, Keith Dutson via BVARC wrote: Looks like a few homeowners got lucky.  The frogs sound happy. 73, Keith NM5G -- Same here, sounds like toads are mating, they are best mosquito controllers, no pesticides & highly efficient. My Weatherbug alerter sound is similar. :-X

Re: [BVARC] Storm communications

Houston/Galveston NOAA uses the Salt Grass link system in the Houston area. 73 Howard Bingham == On 8/24/2017 11:37 PM, Bruce via BVARC wrote: All formal communications for ARES and RACES are documented at their websites. 73...bruce Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2017, at 7:51 PM, Nizar

[BVARC] Fwd: SKYWARN Recognition Day is Saturday, December 2

FYI:  From AUSTIN Amateur Radio Club Howard Bingham == Forwarded Message Subject:SKYWARN Recognition Day is Saturday, December 2 Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2017 23:02:55 -0600 From: binghamdavidh To: Howard Bingham

[BVARC] Happy Birthday Motorola! | A Journey through time & innovation - YouTube

Found this on YouTube about history of Motorola and development of car radios and how that evolved to the current cell phone market. A friend who serviced photo finishing equipment used one of the predecessors to the flip phone in the mid 1980's, likely the clunky ni-cad powered model made

Re: [BVARC] BVARC General Meeting - This Thursday June 14th

Pardon my stupidity, but WHAT is DMR, is it another name for D-Star, that now Kenwood is also marketing.? 73 D. Howard Bingham KE5APJ  -  Deer Park, TX = On 6/12/2018 9:54 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: Matt Cline, K3JMC, will bring to us the in-and-outs on

[BVARC] Ham Radio Basics--On The Air Series--Jim Talks With A Mobile Station In The UK M0KPD/Mobile - YouTube

For beginners in ham radio, I have found this YouTube channel to be a good source of on-air radio habits, and a bit of education.. Given I can't get OTA as often as I would like to, given "NO OUTSIDE ANTENNA" attitude of my sister, I use this YouTube Channel to keep up to date at night & when

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

Got an error message:  Page does not exist. Ooop's Howard Bingham :-\ On 1/12/2018 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.

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

Click the *HOME PAG**E* at the below link which yields an error message. Howard Bingham - KE5APJ = On 1/12/2018 8:45 AM, Paul Easter via BVARC wrote: Link is broken. On Fri, Jan 12, 2018 at 8:04 AM, k5hm.ron--- via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Expanding Privileges to End Amateur Radio

Techs still have ALL of 6m & a narrow segment of 10m to hone their skills. The problems I see, is LAX ENFORCEMENT caused by federal budget cuts at regulatory agencies such as the FCC. That's how CB got so bad, they dropped the licensing requirement, stopped enforcement & net result, is you

Re: [BVARC] Requesting Vendor information please

Didn't get to GHHF, but Micro-Center on South Rice off Westpark Dr. carries refurbished Dell, Hewlett Packard and their own private brand, as well as sells motherboards and current model chips for Intel and AMD. D. Howard Bingham KE5APJ -- On 4/23/2018 11:17 AM, jbpiper via BVARC wrote: At

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

FYI: From SETXSWLaHam Yahoogroup Forwarded by: D. Howard Bingham 73 KE5APJ Forwarded Message Subject:[SETXSWLaHam] Texas bill could restrict mobile ham radio! Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:23:39 -0600 From: SETX Telecom setxtele...@gmail.com [SETXSWLaHam]

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

opportunity for ARRL to do something useful! On Sat, Jan 12, 2019 at 7:48 AM D. Howard Bingham via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: _READ IT AGAIN_, holders of FCC licenses for mobile operations has been stricken from the existing legislation, as shown in t

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

, as specified by regulation by the Commission On 1/11/2019 5:47 AM, D. Howard Bingham via BVARC wrote: FYI: From SETXSWLaHam Yahoogroup Forwarded by: D. Howard Bingham 73 KE5APJ Forwarded Message Subject:[SETXSWLaHam] Texas bill could restrict mobile ham radio

Re: [BVARC] Test

Received loud & clear in Deer Park, TX TWICE 8-) 73 Howard Bingham === On 9/16/2018 12:21 PM, Cam via BVARC wrote: ? Sent from my iPhone ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest

*Big name retailers, or better yet MAJOR BRANDS would likely attract more to Hamfest.* It's been several years since I last attended, being I don't have reliable transportation, is an issue for myself. Howard Bingham KE5APJ -- On 3/23/2019 7:10 PM, gmuller885 via BVARC wrote: Having been

Re: [BVARC] I’m looking for an editable copy (not PDF) of the BVARC Membership Form.

I don't have, but would be a good idea to include a membership form for renewals & ATTRACTING NEW MEMBERS on the web site. We used to have one in the "Newsletter" years ago, it would be a good idea to return an application form to the newsletter at least quarterly. (A simple application only

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Roster - Discussion:

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 "Members Only" ? D. Howard Bingham ke5apj  BVARC member since 2003 --- On 3/9/2019 2:14 PM, Eddie

Re: [BVARC] CQ magazine issues missing

Only have Nov. & Dec. 2018, Haven't rec'd January or Feb. 2019 73 Howard Bingham === On 2/15/2019 9:16 AM, John Chauvin via BVARC wrote: Have any of you CQ Magazine subscribers received your January and February issues.  The last one I received is December and my

[BVARC] Fwd: [austinhams] WWV Anniversary and special event station...

*From: Austinhams* *Forwarded by: D. Howard Bingham  ke5apj* ** Forwarded Message Subject:[austinhams] WWV Anniversary and special event station... Date: Tue, 28 May 2019 07:08:22 -0500 From: Charlie Hein ch...@bellsouth.net

Re: [BVARC] field day photos on bvarc website

*NICE, looks like a good time was had by ALL, unfortunately I * *have been under the weather the last 3-4 weeks, with Dr. ORDERS to stay out of* *the heat due to blood thinning medications after a Cardiac Catheterization & implant of "STENTS".* * * *Maybe next year.* *I all to well

Re: [BVARC] 2019 Quad Club Mega Field Day Event - Update #2

Hope someone on the VHF repeater, my FT-840 hasn't been out of the box since October 2014 since move to Deer Park. 73 ke5apj  Howard Bingham in Deer Park. -- On 6/21/2019 10:38 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: Well so far the set-up has gone well with only a few hiccups. Most of the

Re: [BVARC] Power point of 2019 Field Day photos

Couldn't open it in Windows 7 using Windows Media Center 10 Howard Bingham -- On 6/23/2019 4:28 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC wrote: I made a slide show. Try going to https://www.qsl.net/ag5t/ECHO/2019%20Field%20Day.pptx and see if the link works for you. I tried to take pictures of different

Re: [BVARC] 146.940 BVARC Repeater Location

IIRC:  Dewalt off TX 6 I usually have no problems hitting it from 35+ miles away in Deer Park on my ICOM W32A with 5/8ths extension antenna. (I never had issues hitting it from my former location in 4100 Blk. of Bellaire Blvd. before moving to Deer Park.). Howard Bingham 8-) KE5APJ 8-)

Re: [BVARC] TS890 Early observations

If anyone is interested, I have a *Yaesu FT-840* For Sale, two previous owners were BVARC Presidents, comes with an antenna tuner & a CW keyer (Home Built), equipped with Anderson Power Poles. $ 350.00 FIRM  Has had about 10 MODS by prior owners, it hasn't seen use since last used in October

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: West Gulf Division Director Ballot Delivery Delays

Mine arrived Friday, is already to be picked up on Saturday collection. 73 D. Howard Bingham KE5APJ -- On 10/18/2019 2:10 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: At last. My ballot has arrived. 73, JP K5JPP *From:* BVARC *On Behalf Of *Roy Storey via BVARC *Sent:* Friday, October 18, 2019

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: West Gulf Division Director Ballot Delivery Delays

NO BALLOT IN DEER PARK. Congressman Babin sent an e-mail that the delays were FIRST and Second class mailings, I've sent 2 request e-mails to ARRL addresses provided.. D. Howard Bingham KE5APJ -- On 10/16/2019 4:02 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: Still no ballot here. JP K5JPP

Re: [BVARC] Update on Houston ECHO Society

ECHO:  Emergency Communications Ham Operator They did have a web page, don't know if it is still up, but try this: They used to meet at the Houston Red Cross until a year or so ago, IIRC the Red Cross had need to use the meeting space for internal use, perhaps Marty can fill in if I am

Re: [BVARC] Bad connection problem.

How many miles between Katy and the repeater? I've had no problems checking in from Deer Park with my old ICOM W32A & am at least 35 miles from repeater site, use a 5/8 wave 2 meter antenna (maybe next Monday may hazard a try with plain RUBBER DUCK. I've been under the weather past few

Re: [BVARC] Looking for a 2-meter

I have no problem hitting the repeater from Deer Park, Tx. with an ICOM W32A & that's easily 35+ miles away. As Robert says, you've got a radio, antenna or COAX problem. I used to have no problem hitting the repeater from my pickup with a 1/4 wave 18" long mag mount on the top of my old

Re: [BVARC] New -- Amateur Radio Mentoring Group

SKYPE is a safer medium for conference recordings, GOOGLE has prohibited it's employees from using ZOOM APP for any official company conferences due to security issues with ZOOM, to spite the current version having been patched. SKYPE is safer & works across all platforms & is regularly

Re: [BVARC] Off topic - has anyone been successful in turning off the Google Ads on their computer

sold to your INTERNET PROVIDER, the only time I have seen similar ads, are when reading e-mail with a "web browser. D. Howard Bingham ;-) At 0503 am CDT :-( -- On May 23, 2020, at 9:18 PM, D. Howard Bingham via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: I don't have the problem usin

Re: [BVARC] Off topic - has anyone been successful in turning off the Google Ads on their computer

What OS do you use. I'm on Windows 10 & using Mozilla Firefox & do not have any problem. 73 D. Howard Bingham KE5APJ -- On 5/23/2020 8:03 AM, John Chauvin via BVARC wrote: This is a popular subject when I Google it.  However none work.  I tried Bing, since I'm sure that Google has no

Re: [BVARC] Off topic - has anyone been successful in turning off the Google Ads on their computer

I don't have the problem using Mozilla Firefox browser, it has built in filters that block pesky ads. D. Howard Bingham KE5APJ --- On 5/23/2020 9:15 AM, Bradley Selke via BVARC wrote: I use a Pi-Hole on my network. It is fantastic. Blocks things before they even get to the PC. Prevents a

Re: [BVARC] Test msg

Arrived in Deer Park, Tx LOUD and clear. 73 Howard Bingham :-) KE5APJ -- On 10/9/2020 11:19 AM, Paul Easter via BVARC wrote: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] OT: Cable modem and router recommendations

ATT-UVerse has been using Motorola Modems for ages, on occasion when my U-Verse has problems that were un-solveable ny phone (On rare occasion when they didn't send a technician out.) they shipped a NEW MOTOROLA MODEM on "Next Day FedEx" if they couldn't make a service call the next day. D.

Re: [BVARC] Zoom help

I AVOID ZOOM altogether, GOOGLE prohibits their EMPLOYEES from using it for GOOGLE BUSINESS conferences due to past security issues, don't know how it works on Windows 10, but won't run on my Samsung Galaxy phone due to insufficient memory. Don't see why others use it, MSNBC uses SKYPE for

Re: [BVARC] Update on Houston ECHO Society

On 6/22/2020 11:28 AM, Will Gray via BVARC wrote: *I find it disturbing that China owns/operates ZOOM with the servers in China.* Will KB7QL -- *Just one reason why GOOGLE prohibits GOOGLE EMPLOYEES FROM COMPANY CONFERENCING on ZOOM. * D. Howard Bingham KE5APJ -- On Mon, Jun 22,

[BVARC] Fwd: HamRadioConcepts just uploaded a video

Some clubs had all the fun, this was winding down in Florida. 73 D. Howard Bingham ke5apj -- Forwarded Message Subject:HamRadioConcepts just uploaded a video Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2020 12:18:14 -0700 From: YouTube To: Howard1939 HamRadioConcepts just

Re: [BVARC] Mail forwarding services?

If your am AARL Member, they have a one way email forwarding through ARRL that copies e-mail to your real e-mail address, no exposure of street address, phone number, etc. But if you want to reply, that's another issue.  My ARRL address is:    (Ironically it was

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

73 D. Howard Bingham KE5APJ -- On 12/10/2020 3:49 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: Hello all, I'm Sheikh "Kori" Rahman (KI5MKU), I just joined the BVARC last Saturday when I took my exams and I wanted to go ahead and introduce myself to everyone. I am an Aerospace Engineer by education

Re: [BVARC] HamCom is gone

Would having Regional version of Ham Fests at different times of the year, attract more NEW HAMS, than ONE SINGLE HAM-COM, given Covid-19 and various weather related events, TIMED so as to NOT INTERFERE with each other to get interest of LARGE SPONSORING Manufacturers and Vendors of equipment.

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Newsletter, "new member meeting", "once COVID rules are relaxed

I would assume that given our meeting location is in a "City Owned" facility, the CITY is required to follow occupancy guidelines issued by the State of Texas & by Fort Bend County. Might broadcasting LIVE meetings on "YouTube" be an option once PUBLIC MEETINGS can be resumed.? I'm too far

Re: [BVARC] Saturday January 23rd - Multipurpose activity and training session

Programming some of today's small HT's next to impossible without a computer. Fortunately my older ICOM w-32a not only came with RT Systems programing & computer interface cable, but in event manual programming necessary, the buttons easily readable & no more difficult to manually program

Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

The use of_*INDIVIDUAL PASSWORDS should be required to access MEMBERSHIP LIST*__*S*_. If you use your ARRL address, be aware that REPLIES to messages using the ARRL address, will be from YOUR ISP address (NOT ARRL>) Likewise, all that's needed to access your street or mailing address, is to

Re: [BVARC] Anybody have a suggestion for who may be able to repair my Kenwood TS 570?

Why doesn't a city as large as the Houston METRO area have at least ONE Factory Authorized SERVICE facility to repair major BRANDS of HAM RADIO Equipment, guessing MAJOR manufacturers support of their products not as important to the corporate types & purchasers are left to their own when

Re: [BVARC] Card checker?

Maybe it may be better to ask:  "What Does an ARRL Membership Card LOOK LIKE?" I have renewed regularly & for at least 5 YEARS, have NOT RECEIVED my ARRL MEMBERSHIP CARD..! D. Howard Bingham Member BVARC since 2003 (IIRC) ke5apj --- On 7/12/2021 2:02 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote:

Re: [BVARC] NEWS BLAST Correction -- May Meeting Date

I received BOTH copies intact, could some ISP's be filtering BULK MAIL? (If you have NORTON 360, check your filtering, as Norton well known for labeling Bulk Mail as SPAM.) 73 D. Howard Bingham KE5APJ -- On 5/3/2021 8:06 AM, Roy Storey via BVARC wrote: I received the original email: May

Re: [BVARC] backup power plan

Easy, get a Generac WHOLE HOUSE Generator, but be careful, as since the FREEZE & power outages several months ago, PRICES ARE WAY UP & supplies may be SHORT with a LONG WAIT for installation. My Nephew had the Generac system installed in my Sister's home in Deer Park 3 years ago, I need power

Re: [BVARC] Frys

On 2/25/2021 7:15 AM, Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: I still miss Lafayette Electronics. Mark N5PRD Sent from my iPhone -- ME TOO, they were in 3900 block of Richmond Rd (About 2-3 blocks east of River Oaks Auto Stereo is now, back in 1960's, had bought first Short Wave receiver there

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

I have an un-used Yaesu FT-840 with power supply & antenna tuner FOR SALE at $ 350.00 if interested (Formerly owned by 2 Former BVARC Presidents & used at field days. Can't use at current residence due to no antenna permitted at the House. If interested, my address in Deer Park is listed in

Re: [BVARC] My handbook arrived today

I renewed my membership TOO with that offer & while the has made it through mu bank, Have yet to see either NEW Membership Card or the BOOK. D. Howard Bingham ke5apj Member BVARC since 2003 Member ARRL at least a year longer. -- On 10/12/2021 2:22 PM, Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via

Re: [BVARC] Winter Heat.

If anyone is looking for a 6m "All-Mode" radio & antenna, I have a Ranger RCI-5054 100 with a NEW (Still in Box) M-2 6m HO Loop for sale. Neither has been fired up since I moved to Deer Park, if anyone is interested contact me at: Make a CASH OFFER, pick up in Deer

[BVARC] Biden names Jessica Rosenworcel as first female FCC chair - The Washington Post

*This may be of interest to local HAM operators:* *73,* *D. Howard Bingham* *KE5APJ* --

Re: [BVARC] PC repair

Check out any BEST BUY "GEEK SQUAD" Just Google: "GEEK SQUAD" for closest location. I've used them several times, they will make HOUSE CALLS if unable to bring to a "Best Buy" location. D. Howard Bingham -- On 10/26/2021 3:43 PM, Brent Levit via BVARC wrote: Hello, Can anyone recommend a

Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

Have you considered M-2 HO Loop antennas, they "resemble some TV Antennas" & when stacked can cover 70cm, 2M & 6M (There are plans for similar Home Brews antennas in the ARRL Antenna book.0 D. Howard Bingham KE5APJ -- On 3/31/2022 9:15 AM, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: Well, my CC are not

Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

Didn't a BVARC MEMBER years ago take out a PERMIT in a Fort Bend County community to erect an antenna tower in his back yard, hire a contractor to drill foundation & erect a tower, & after permitted & constructed have a neighbor complain about the tower which IIRC was partially concealed by