[BVARC] Fw: BLT-86 Launch Saturday 11am 2/19/22

Forwarding info from K5WH re: a balloon launch this weekend: >From the South Texas Balloon Launch Team: Here are the Balloon details below. Payload: AB5SS Pico Tracker WSPR: W5MAB on 20 meters APRS: W5MAB-86 (translated from WSPR to APRS) Balloon: Clear Chinese Balloon, x2 Fuel:

[BVARC] BVARC BoD - March 5, 2022

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[BVARC] BVARC BoD Meeting this Saturday, March 5th, at 9 a.m.

BVARC BoD meeting this Saturday, March 5th, at 9 a.m. Please note new Zoom meeting link. As always, the meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: BVARC Bod Time: Mar 5, 2022 09:00 AM Central Time (US and

Re: [BVARC] ARISS update

..@bvarc.org>> On Behalf Of Jeff Greer via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 3:07 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> Cc: Jeff Greer mailto:gree...@hotmail.com>>; kg5qno mailto:kg5...@gmail.com>> Subject: [BVARC] ARISS update BVARC, My

[BVARC] Greater Houston Tailgate Planning Meeting this Saturday at 7 p.m.

Join us and learn all the behind-the-scenes gossip and insider secrets regarding the Greater Houston Tailgate! All are welcome and encouraged to join. Come help us make this an event to remember! Topic: GHT Planning Mtg Time: Mar 26, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom

[BVARC] Greater Houston Tailgate Planning Meeting

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[BVARC] Greater Houston Tailgate Meeting

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[BVARC] masts & towers

Hi, BVARC! I'm curious as to what others are doing for masts/towers. I'm in an HOA ("no antennas") with a tiny little yard. Nobody has complained so far about my homebrew "DX Commander" style fan vertical, which looks like a 31' jackite pole (because that's pretty much what it is, with some

Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

d a fiberglass in a crank up configuration that would be totally invisible if left in the down position during the day. It's a very clear explanation of his design. JP. k5JPP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mynik3R4ySU On 03/30/2022 3:01 PM Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: Hi, BVARC! I'm curious as

[BVARC] Greater Houston Tailgate - Call for Volunteers - Meeting TONIGHT

All, We are scheduling another Greater Houston Tailgate meeting for Wednesday, 3/30, at 7:30 p.m. To have the Tailgate, we need a dozen or so volunteers to work the event, and we are currently at less than half that. We need to make a go/no-go decision soon, so if you want to see the even

Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

n area, in an acceptable school district, and close to work, that's not in an HOA. 73, Neal N5EN From: BVARC on behalf of Jeff Greer via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 3:02 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Jeff Greer Subject: [BVARC] masts &

Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

Bingham KE5APJ -- On 3/31/2022 9:15 AM, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: Well, my CC are not vague - they say explicitly no antennas unless we're required to allow the antenna by law. Having said that, I already have an antenna for HF. There will be one for VHF and UHF. The question is about

Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

From: BVARC <mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> on behalf of Jeff Greer via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022, 9:16 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: Jeff Greer <mailto:gree...@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [

Re: [BVARC] BVARC BoD Meeting Saturday, April 9th, at 9 a.m.

Just a reminder that the BVARC BoD meeting is this Saturday via Zoom. Have a great week! From: Jeff Greer Sent: Monday, March 14, 2022 7:39 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS Subject: BVARC BoD Meeting

[BVARC] ARISS update

BVARC, My kids' school's amateur radio contact with the International Space Station is on - our equipment plan was officially approved by ARISS today. I don't have a date for the contact yet, but will be sure to share details as I have them. Thanks! -j

[BVARC] BVARC Board Meeting this weekend

BVARC Members, The BVARC Board of Directors meeting is this Saturday. All are welcome to attend, as always. Details below: Topic: BVARC Monthly Board Meeting Time: Feb 5, 2022 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Feb 5, 2022 09:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar

[BVARC] BVARC Board of Directors Mtg

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[BVARC] BVARC Board of Directors Mtg

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[BVARC] Looking for equipment to talk to ISS

Fellow hams, Mr. Charlie (KG5QNO) has asked me to reach out to the ham community in support of St. Stephen's Episcopal School - Houston's ARISS contact with the ISS this year. (This is the school that my kids attend.) (More info here: https://www.ssesh.org/iss/) Specifically, we are

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Meeting - George Observatory, Brazos Bend State Park

M CST, Cam via BVARC wrote: What does zoom have to do with a meeting at the George Obs? From: Jeff Greer via BVARC<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> Sent: Monday, February 07, 2022 11:32 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: Jeff Greer<mailto:gree...@hotmail.

[BVARC] BVARC Meeting - George Observatory, Brazos Bend State Park

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Re: [BVARC] BVARC News Blast #220206

All, please note the updated information for Thursday's meeting (new URL to join the Zoom meeting is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88969553637?pwd=RGRQQVdGVnQzSEpBcC9VSWVnUU45QT09): Topic: BVARC Monthly General Membership Meeting Time: Feb 10, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

[BVARC] ARISS Contact - Request for loaner gear

All, We are moving to finalize our equipment plan. We've consulted with our ARISS technical mentor and believe we are on the right track. We are seeking some loaner gear (list below). Charlie wanted me to make sure to let everyone know that we are looking to have gear on hand in the next

[BVARC] ARISS School Contact

All, I'm too excited not to share. My kids' school is one of 8 US schools chosen to make a ham radio contact with the ISS this year! I'm involved in the project with my kids' STEM teacher, Charlie Larabee, KG5QNO. We are working on our equipment plan now. I'll probably post here again and

[BVARC] BVARC General Membership Meeting - K8ZT on QRP

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[BVARC] BVARC January Club Meeting -- Jan 13th 7 PM

BVARC January Club Meeting -- Jan 13th 7 PM Zoom Meeting -- January 13th, Thursday at 7 PM. K8ZT - Anthony Luscre will present on the topic of QRP. Anthony is the Assistant Ohio Section Manager for Education Outreach for the ARRL He has presented a variety of

[BVARC] BVARC General Membership Meeting - K8ZT on QRP

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[BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest/Tailgate Planning Mtg

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[BVARC] BVARC Mtg - K5WH on FreeDV Digital Voice for HF

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[BVARC] Greater Houston Tailgate Planning Meeting

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Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Tailgate Planning Meeting

Jeff Greer Subject: Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Tailgate Planning Meeting Bad memory. Meeting in a few days. On Saturday, April 9, 2022, 07:50:53 PM CDT, Larry Riendeau via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: Was this mtg canceled? Larry Riendeau On Apr 9, 2022, at 09:22, Jeff Greer

[BVARC] Fw: [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] Status Report on 145.190 Repeater and request for financial support..from W5BSA... And Update on Greenway Plaza Repeater Sites 146.700 and 442.500.... to follow sepa

Forwarding this message from W5BSA... From: m...@ham-radio-tech-notes.groups.io on behalf of Joe W5BSA Sent: Friday, April 15, 2022 12:02 PM To: 190bu...@googlegroups.com <190bu...@googlegroups.com> Subject: [Ham-Radio-Tech-Notes] Status Report on 145.190

[BVARC] BVARC Meeting Tonight!

All, Our BVARC Monthly meeting is tonight at 7 via Zoom. Use link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88969553637?pwd=RGRQQVdGVnQzSEpBcC9VSWVnUU45QT09 to join the meeting. Walter K5WH will be teaching us about HF digital voice (FreeDV). Walter knows his stuff, and his presentations are always

[BVARC] Greater Houston Tailgate meeting starting now!!!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83819762105?pwd=WFFEdFZ0Njd0VnJTZEVnSjA0OWVWdz09 Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and

[BVARC] BVARC BoD

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[BVARC] BVARC Mtg - Generators

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Re: [BVARC] Meeting

If all goes well with Zoom, yes. From: BVARC on behalf of Mike Knerr via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8:41 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Mike Knerr Subject: [BVARC] Meeting well the meeting and the program be recorded?

[BVARC] BVARC BoD

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[BVARC] BVARC Elections and Chili Supoer

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[BVARC] BVARC Elections and Chili Supoer

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Re: [BVARC] Fun Friday Roster Stats

Fun stats. Not sure how you're pulling expiration dates, but I count 337 current (membership expires after today) members. That includes 96 life members, and, sadly, 4 SKs. -j From: BVARC on behalf of Chris Medlin via BVARC Sent: Friday, October 27, 2023

Re: [BVARC] Signal noise and suggestion on how to reduce it

I have found that I can get noise sometimes when the dishwasher or washer/dryer is running. Keep the coax as far away from house walls (wiring) as you can. May help. Also, learn to narrow your filters. I think you can do that on the Yaesu. But if you can, test the radio with various things in

Re: [BVARC] Signal noise and suggestion on how to reduce it

How long are the radials? The more copper you can put on the ground, the better. If they are about 15' long, doubling what you have should do a good job for you. Sent from my mobile phone Original message From: Venkata Appala via BVARC Date: 9/27/23 4:28 PM (GMT-06:00)

[BVARC] BVARC BoD

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[BVARC] FW: 73 Silent Key for Gus Bernard

Forwarding to BVARC as requested: Sent from my mobile phone I do not know who to send this to, but I have talked to you in the past. Can you help post this? K5GMB Gus Bernard passed from this world on Monday 02 October 2023. Services are still pending and I will let you know as soon as the

[BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest Planning

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Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

I, too, am in an "absolutely no antennas" HOA. I built a DX Commander clone, and they haven't said a word. I don't think anybody recognizes it as an antenna. It just looks like a big fiberglass kite pole sticking up in the backyard... it's been great so far. 89 DXCC entities confirmed on SSB

Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

https://youtu.be/1UgoY2mvUds?feature=shared Sent from my mobile phone Original message From: Amal Phadke KT5AC via BVARC Date: 10/7/23 8:20 PM (GMT-06:00) To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: amal.kt...@gmail.com Subject: [BVARC] EFHW? Hi everyone, Like many hams, I

[BVARC] BVARC General Meeting

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Re: [BVARC] BVARC General Meeting

All, the Zoom will start a little later this evening, but should begin in time for the presentation. If you're able, please plan to join us back at 8:15. Same link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83659706789?pwd=aVN6dngveHpBTm5Db1Z2UDJwd1h4Zz09 From: Jeff Greer

Re: [BVARC] K5WH-117, BLT-117

I'm no expert, but I suspect that any software going up with a ham balloon is probably something the Chinese gov't could download themselves without too much trouble... Unless K5WH is putting his custom missile guidance system on that teensy board... From:

[BVARC] NASA On the AIR - April 23-27 2022

Please see the exciting info from Jayant, below. Jeff Greer, W5JEF BVARC Corresponding Secretary From: Jayant Ramakrishnan Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2022 11:03 AM Subject: NASA On the AIR - April 23-27 2022 Friends- NASA is on the AIR this weekend! You may not

Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Tailgate After Action Mtg this Thursday, 4/21

All, Just a reminder about this meeting tonight. Thanks! Jeff Greer, W5JEF BVARC Corresponding Secretary From: Jeff Greer Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 8:18 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: tdxs-l...@tdxs.net ; k...@katyars.com Subject: Greater

[BVARC] Emergency Prep Supplies Tax Holiday

== The Texas Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday will occur from Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 12:01 am, CDT, to midnight, Monday, April 25, 2022. The list of supplies and items that qualify appear on the Texas

[BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest Planning

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[BVARC] Walter K5WH on Digital Voice Over HF: Codec2 & FreeDV

BVARC, Walter's excellent presentation from our April meeting is now on YouTube. Link below. https://youtu.be/pR3Q4aB6hYY [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pR3Q4aB6hYY/hqdefault.jpg] BVARC April 2022 - Walter K5WH Digital Voice over HF: Codec2 and

[BVARC] Bob Heil presentation on YouTube

https://youtu.be/42ltVGztZmU [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/42ltVGztZmU/hqdefault.jpg] Spellbinding Stories & Sound Science with Bob Heil K9EID, BVARC May 2022 youtu.be Brazos Valley Amateur

Re: [BVARC] Fixing a stripped aluminum screw hole

Blue loctite. From: BVARC on behalf of Larry Brand via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 12:29 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Larry Brand Subject: Re: [BVARC] Fixing a stripped aluminum screw hole Could try pipe thread tape . Or this

Re: [BVARC] Ham Radio in an HOA

I, too, am in an HOA with a strict "no antennas" rule, and I, too, have a radiant barrier blocking RF in the attic. I home-brewed a DX Commander clone (search YouTube for "DX Commander") and put it up in the back yard. I don't think anybody who's not a ham recognizes it as an antenna. It

Re: [BVARC] Ham Radio in an HOA

There's a pic of it at https://www.qrz.com/db/w5jef, if you're interested. -j From: BVARC on behalf of Jeff Greer via BVARC Sent: Friday, May 13, 2022 7:34 AM To: bapt...@comcast.net ; w5sv.d...@gmail.com Cc: Jeff Greer ; 'CTDXCC' ; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net

Re: [BVARC] New ham

Dave Casler has a reference station here: http://dcasler.com/reference/ Looking at that is not a bad place to start. I bought a little MFJ switching power supply (30A) after seeing it at Field Day, and it has worked fine for me. The Samlec that Dave recommends is also fine. You'll want to

[BVARC] REMINDER: Bob Heil tonight at 7 pm!

BVARC, I just wanted to remind you of the meeting tonight. Bob Heil of Heil Sound fame will be presenting. 7 p.m. Link to join is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88969553637?pwd=RGRQQVdGVnQzSEpBcC9VSWVnUU45QT09 Thanks! Jeff Greer, W5JEF BVARC Corresponding Secretary

[BVARC] over my head, but radio-related and cool

https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/05/custom-headphones-boost-atomic-radio-reception-100-fold [https://www.nist.gov/sites/default/files/images/2022/04/26/IMG_9926-crop.jpg] Custom

[BVARC] ARISS contact scheduled!

We got word today that my kids' school's contact with the International Space Station will be the week of October 3rd. Jeff W5JEF Sent from my mobile phone Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] KG5QNO Balloon Launch Video

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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: Bob Heil tonight at 7 pm!

Happening now! From: Jeff Greer Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2022 11:57 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Subject: REMINDER: Bob Heil tonight at 7 pm! BVARC, I just wanted to remind you of the meeting tonight. Bob Heil of Heil Sound fame will be presenting.

[BVARC] BVARC BoD - Zoom Mtg

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[BVARC] Fw: STX DXCC Card Checker Appointment Solicitation

From: ARRL Members Only Web site Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2022 11:55 AM To: gree...@hotmail.com Subject: STX DXCC Card Checker Appointment Solicitation Due to the unfortunate loss of a fine member of our Amateur Radio community, a vacancy exists within the ranks

[BVARC] BVARC Monthly Meeting: Topic is FIELD DAY!

BVARC, BVARC monthly membership meeting is next Thursday; details below. Topic: BVARC Monthly General Membership Meeting Time: Jun 9, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88969553637?pwd=RGRQQVdGVnQzSEpBcC9VSWVnUU45QT09 Meeting ID: 889 6955

[BVARC] BVARC BoD Mtg

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[BVARC] BVARC Board Meeting Tomorrow Morning

BVARC Board meeting Saturday, June 4th, at 9 a.m. As always, all are welcome to attend. Topic: BVARC Board of Directors Time: Jun 4, 2022 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81738201346?pwd=T3RXUjR3cnZjVkVTTERreldqMVluZz09 Meeting ID: 817 3820

[BVARC] BVARC Monthly Mtg - Field Day

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[BVARC] Howard Hargrove KF5EYX, SK

All, I regret to inform the membership that Howard Hargrove KF5EYX became a silent key on May 23, 2022. His wife Jo Ann sent a note to the BVARC mailbox to let us know. Howard was a radio operator in the Marine Corps in the 60's, and enjoyed attending BVARC meetings and spending time using

[BVARC] BVARC Monthly Mtg - Field Day

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[BVARC] BVARC Meeting

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

So will any Battieries Plus. From: BVARC on behalf of Chris Luppens via BVARC Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2022 4:39 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Chris Luppens Subject: Re: [BVARC] For those looking for a drop in replacement 12V batteries ...

Re: [BVARC] Seeking Antenna Design Info

It might work on 15, too... From: BVARC on behalf of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2022 3:30 PM To: Larry K5LJ Cc: Rick Hiller ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; TDXS List Subject: Re: [BVARC] Seeking Antenna Design Info Very cool to see a

Re: [BVARC] InInformal Club Score -- what I need and what I DON'T need

Mine were all sideband... Band QSOs Pts Pt/Q 7 39 39 1.0 14 100 100 1.0 21 29 29 1.0 28 3 3 1.0 Total 171 171 1.0 Score : 342

[BVARC] BVARC BoD Meeting

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[BVARC] BVARC Board Meeting this Saturday, May 7th

All, Board meeting this Saturday. As always, all are welcome to attend. Join us and find out what fun we have directing. :-) Perhaps you'll be inspired to run for a position this November... Topic: BVARC Board of Directors Time: May 7, 2022 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) May

[BVARC] Greater Houston Tailgate After Action Mtg

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[BVARC] Greater Houston Tailgate After Action Mtg this Thursday, 4/21

All, We'd like to have a quick meeting Thursday evening to discuss the Greater Houston Tailgate, which took place Saturday, 4/16. If you volunteered at the event, or if you attended and have feedback you'd like to share, please plan to attend (or email your thoughts to Mike N5VCX prior to the

[BVARC] BVARC Mtg - Bob Heil of Heil Audio!

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[BVARC] This Thursday! Bob Heil! Do not miss it!

Join us Thursday, May 12th at 7 p.m. for an amazing presentation by Bob Heil of Heil Audio fame! Topic: BVARC Monthly General Membership Meeting Time: May 12, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88969553637?pwd=RGRQQVdGVnQzSEpBcC9VSWVnUU45QT09

[BVARC] New Net! QuestionAIR Net on Tuesdays at 8 PM

BVARC, Charlotte (KI5TRQ) and Henry (K5HRP) of the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club are starting a new net called the QuestionAIR Net. This net will be hosted every Tuesday at 8 PM on the 146.94 repeater (PL Tone 167.9, – shift). It is open to any and all hams in the Greater Houston area. The

Re: [BVARC] a few statistics on membership

I've been remiss in sending out renewal reminders. Will try to do so this week. Jeff Greer, W5JEF BVARC Corresponding Secretary From: BVARC on behalf of Eddie Runner via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 9:06 AM To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Eddie Runner

Re: [BVARC] a few statistics on membership

Or online at https://bvarc.org/home/join-bvarc/ From: BVARC on behalf of Eddie Runner via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 9:11 PM To: Howard Bingham ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Eddie Runner Subject: Re: [BVARC] a few statistics on

[BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest Planning (Zoom)

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[BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest Planning

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Re: [BVARC] HamFest IDeas and Discussion

BVARC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Greater Houston Hamfest Planning Time: Aug 28, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83105085078?pwd=dCtVbFpKWno0akFHVzIreVVnS0pkdz09 Join our Cloud HD Video

[BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest Planning

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[BVARC] Fw: [KARS] Saturday Tailgate and Breakfast

Subject: [KARS] Saturday Tailgate and Breakfast Just a reminder the monthly tailgate is this Saturday 8/20 at 08:00 No Fee, just come setup in the parking lot Freddy's Cafe 16830 Barker Springs Rd # 400 Houston, TX 77084 https://goo.gl/maps/pk4dpCjwauATKhs9A 73 Jimmy Vance NA5D -- kars

[BVARC] BVARC General Membership Mtg

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Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest Planning

Just a reminder that this meeting is this Sunday. See you there! Sent from my mobile phone Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives

[BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest Planning

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Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest Planning

as a Skype meeting, this one says it is at Fuddruckers; so I am left wondering which is it, and if at Fuddruckers, which one and when? Thanks and 73 de W5SV - Dave On Sep 3, 2022, at 20:52, Jeff Greer via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: To be clear; no Skype meeting. This i

[BVARC] BVARC General Membership Mtg

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[BVARC] HamPC 3.0.1 (August 2022) Released

From: raspberrypi-4-hamra...@groups.io http://hampc.sourceforge.net/>, the comprehensive ham radio software for the PC brought to you by the creator of the award-winning HamPi, is now available for public download. Direct Download Link: http://hampc.sourceforge.net/ If you run into

[BVARC] Hamfest Planning

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[BVARC] Hamfest Planning

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