Re: [BVARC] Radio Shack pre-owned clearance at KB0MNM's place this weekend ( HOA Garage sale in area, too )

2017-03-18 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
No I don’t. I have a great 25 A power supply. Why do you ask, B utterfly? > On Mar 18, 2017, at 4:28 PM, Jo Keener via BVARC wrote: > > Jon: > > do you have a good 20 Amp power supply? > > Jo.L. KE7NSB > > On Thu, Mar 16, 2017 at 10:41 PM, Jon Livingston kb0mnm via BVARC >

Re: [BVARC] Saturday - April 22 - Workday on the Stewart and Cavalla

2017-04-18 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
I'll be there with two LDG tuners and a powerline conditioner. I'll also bring my KX3 for testing. Jon Sent from my iPad > On Apr 18, 2017, at 9:23 AM, mark janzer via BVARC wrote: > > As mentioned in last week's general meeting, there will be a workday > convening at

[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend

2017-05-15 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
Folks, Rather than confuse everyone with UTC, just remember that the actual operating time for Museum Ships in our local CSDT time zone is from Friday, June 2, 2017 at 7:00 pm until Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 7:00 pm (two full days, locally adjusted from UTC (GMT or Zulu, take your pick)! The

Re: [BVARC] Attention FD Phone Operators--Save Your Voice!

2017-06-12 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
Except this is a script; for clarity things are done script wise. Live with it. KF5TFJ Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2017, at 5:06 PM, SETX Telecom via BVARC wrote: > > And QRZ, QSL as well as CQ are written as they are spoken.NOT Cue Are > Zed, etc. > > Calling

[BVARC] Within the last day: something to worry about!

2017-10-16 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
The bad news is this could affect everyone until patches are released and installed. Google this: krack wi-fi vulnerability Jon KF5TFJ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to

Re: [BVARC] Cheaper Rainfal gauge, etc.

2017-08-30 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
The end all rain gauge: http://www.weather.gov/iwx/coop_8inch > On Aug 30, 2017, at 12:20 PM, Jon Livingston kb0mnm via BVARC > wrote: > > Hi John, > The only problem with the funnel is that it complicates the math. The large >

Re: [BVARC] Cheaper Rainfal gauge, etc.

2017-08-30 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
It occurs to me that Texas Nautical Repair may have weather instruments. It has been many years since I visited them. Jon KF5TFJ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to

[BVARC] All you need to know

2017-08-25 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
At least until your internet goes out! http://www.noaa.gov Enjoy, KF5TFJ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com

[BVARC] December Meeting

2017-11-14 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
“I coulda been a contender!” Surely one of the most famous lines in the movies, but will YOU be uttering the same phrase at the close of December’s BVARC general membership meeting, all because you did not exhibit? The December meeting is Home Brew/Makers Night, with a $100.00 Gigaparts Gift

Re: [BVARC] I Need some help

2018-01-24 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
Don, This page has a bit on Bencher adjustments http://www.morsex.com/misc/keyadj.htm May be what you need. 73 Jon KF5TFJ Sent from my iPad > On Jan 24, 2018, at 11:23 AM, Donald Glenn via BVARC wrote: > > I'm Presently taking a CW course on line with the CW Academy and

Re: [BVARC] [QRP-L] FW: Arrl update 17-344 URGENT!

2018-02-11 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
It appears someone is confusing Winlink with Pactor. Winlink can be setup using a computer with a sound card; if you now use any of the popular digital modes such as PSK31, JT whatever, and so on, you just need to setup the free program. I’m not sure, but I believe the modulation scheme is

[BVARC] Hamlets Buddy ][

2018-03-11 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
Gang, Friday after pulling out the HFB ][ built the night before, I could not get it to work with my Nano Keyer project. But despair not, as I found the solution… I replaced the optocoupler 4N43 with a MCT6, and now it works! The N43 did not cause any issues with my KX3, but apparently the

Re: [BVARC] GREATER HOUSTON HAMFEST - This coming Saturday, March 17

2018-03-11 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
Me thinks I’ll smoke a cigar and turn green! Hi hi Jon > On Mar 11, 2018, at 10:33 AM, John Chauvin via BVARC wrote: > > > This is a reminder that the Greater Houston Hamfest takes place this coming > Saturday, on St. Patrick's Day, March 17. Wear green! That's less than

[BVARC] Field Day Results Published!

2018-11-13 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
I have not seen anyone else post this, so here goes: BVARC & TDXS & KARS & ECHO landed at the top of the heap in Class 10A. We were considerably ahead of the next four 10A operations. Results are published in the December 2018 issue of QST. Nice job, guys. Jon/KF5TFJ

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Board of Directors Meeting -Schedule Change

2018-11-28 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
You sure? The original date was December 8, but that date was not available, so we agreed on December 1th. Please confirm that we have a space at the BPCC. Jon > On Nov 28, 2018, at 6:14 AM, Mike Hardwick wrote: > > It’s that time again but with the holiday’s schedules change. The BVARC

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Board of Directors Meeting -Schedule Change

2018-11-28 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
ne > > On Nov 28, 2018, at 7:58 AM, JP Pritchard via BVARC <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: > >> December 1th? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Nov 28, 2018, at 7:28 AM, Jon “KF5TFJ” Noxon via BVARC > <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.o

Re: [BVARC] Test

2018-09-15 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
Works! Jon Sent from my iPad > On Sep 15, 2018, at 3:36 PM, Cam via BVARC wrote: > > Test > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Message delivered to

[BVARC] Arduino 101 All Gone, but read on...

2019-04-04 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
Folks, All my $4.00 Nanos have been spoken for. If you still want to participate you will have to provide your own Arduino. If you still want to try your hand, hop over to Microcenter and pick up the Inland Uno R3 MainBoard for $7.99 (on sale from $10.00. This on uses a standard USB printer

Re: [BVARC] Arduino 101 All Gone, but read on...

2019-04-04 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
are holding for me….. > > David K5HEC > > > > > > >> On Apr 4, 2019, at 3:23 AM, Jon “KF5TFJ” Noxon via BVARC > <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: >> >> Folks, >> >> All my $4.00 Nanos have been spoken for. If you still want to

[BVARC] April BVARC Meeting

2019-03-28 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
…It’s Almost Here!!! Thursday April 11 General Meeting 7:30 pm at the Sugar Land Masonic Lodge Arduino 101—Have you signed up? We’ll cover the basics of getting started with the Arduino, and do some simple programming. We encourage YOUR participation. Sign up for your very own Arduino

Re: [BVARC] April BVARC Meeting

2019-03-28 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
David, and other Mac users: I know for a fact an Intel Mac of any flavor works just fine. Don’t forget to sign up! Jon > On Mar 28, 2019, at 10:16 AM, DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC > wrote: > > Will a MacBook work for the class? > > David > K5HEC > > >

[BVARC] Arduino -- No Fooling!

2019-04-01 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
Happy first of April aka April Fool’s Day. The folks in the to: list have signed up for an Arduino Nano for the Arduino 101 club meeting topic on April 11. A few have their own Arduino so will not be needing one from my stash. Prior to the meeting, kindly visit https://www.arduino.cc

Re: [BVARC] Arduino -- No Fooling!

2019-04-01 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
t "just works". > > On 4/1/2019 5:22 AM, Jon “KF5TFJ” Noxon via BVARC wrote: >> Linux users: >> >> Install the appropriate version, however I do not really recommend Linux for >> the Arduino 101, because of difficulty installing the Chinese USB-Serial &

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

2019-04-07 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
This version was read from the pdf by Office 2019 and converted to Word format. Includes double logo, but runs into a second page. Try reducing the content!Enjoy!Jon<> On Apr 7, 2019, at 6:51 AM, K5IZO via BVARC wrote:I need to update the Membership form and make a special one

[BVARC] Hamfest Schedule for Friday

2019-03-20 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
What is the schedule for setup on Friday? Not sure if I’ll be there, but I’ll try if it extends into the later afternoon, Jon KF5TFJ ___ BVARC mailing list Radio,Radio,Radio We are a radio Club! Talk it up! On the air about every event, every meeting,

[BVARC] More on Arduino

2019-05-17 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
A big thanks for those of you who made the April BVARC meeting, Here are some additional things you can try, as found on “Instructables”. https://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-101/ Have fun. Jon/

Re: [BVARC] Anyone know how to fix a cat cable com port issue?

2019-04-29 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
Use your browser search engine of choice to serche the term FAKE PROLIFIC CHIP TEST which should bring up discussions and testing procedures. If your cable is fake, revert to the seller for a refund. Prolific offers a test program to determine the chip validity. Jon kf5tfj > On Apr 28,

Re: [BVARC] Anyone know how to fix a cat cable com port issue?

2019-04-28 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
Many USB serial cables do not implement all the signals needed for flow control. Looking at the 450d manual, it appears to use the RTS And CTS signals. But looking further... Another possible issue is to have matching bit rates, stop bits and parity on both the radio and computer (likely 4800

Re: [BVARC] Anyone know how to fix a cat cable com port issue?

2019-04-28 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
You have not stated what Windows version you are using. It is likely the USB serial adapter is at fault. The Chinese fake Proflic cables abound (and In my opinion should be avoided). Proflic prepared drivers that would detect the fakes and disable them, although that was later rescinded. I seem

Re: [BVARC] Wire Wanted -- Trade (preferred) or purchase

2019-08-28 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
Rick, Would this be for 75m shortened dipole? Jon (no “H”) > On Aug 28, 2019, at 8:32 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > > Gary > Actually building loading coils with it. Hence the enameled wire > requirement. I can wind side by side saving space. > Take care of the knee. Hope you

Re: [BVARC] Found - Black Jacket - More information

2019-12-15 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
I THOUGHT IT CAME HOME WITH ME. I HEREBY CLAIMIT TO BE MINE. JON > On Dec 14, 2019, at 10:27 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: > > No one has claimed the Jacket so far > > It is black/gray with "CANADA and Maple leaves on the back across the > shoulder and Size is XL. > > 73 ...

Re: [BVARC] Hamfest admission tickets

2020-03-09 Thread JonKF5TFJNoxon via BVARC
THAT’S AGE NOT IQ! > On Mar 5, 2020, at 6:52 PM, Ron Litt via BVARC wrote: > > I'm under 5. > > On Thu, Mar 5, 2020, 17:25 Alexander Park via BVARC > wrote: > What about me? I'm under 12 so the flyer says I should be free. > -Alex > > On Thu, Mar 5, 2020, 10:38 AM