Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

2020-12-10 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Bruce, I've got a lot of different avenues to check out but I definitely would like to do satellite communication. I just checked out the AMSAT website, cool stuff. Most of what I know right now I learned from the exam study, but it sounds like I'll at least need a transceiver which can transmit

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

2020-12-10 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
ou might have a few key phrases. They are not > hams of course. Do you have some reference suggestions you could point me > toward? I am aware that Korean is likely very different linguistically from > English. > > Hope we might be able to meet up us on the Stir Crazy Net at 146.940 noon &g

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

2020-12-10 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
t; > I am a contester and DX’er, using SSB and CW. Need to learn more about > the new digital modes F8 and F4. So, when you figure that out, I hope you > will come over and help me set up a digital station. In exchange I can > give you a few tips on operating HF. > > >

[BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

2020-12-10 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
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 (Masters in AE from GA Tech 2011), with some experience in the Oil and Gas industry.

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

2020-12-10 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
sday, December 10, 2020 4:07 PM > *To:* bvarc@bvarc.org > *Cc:* mark janzer ; Kori Rahman > *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori > > > > Welcome aboard Kori! > > It's good to see that the turn around, from Saturday's testing, to having > your new call si

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

2020-12-11 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
me to the hobby and the club!! Sorry I missed the meeting, but >> unlike someone whom I shall be good and not name, I didn't want to zoom >> while driving into Houston tonight. >> >> Theresa Williams KE5MUX >> >> >> On Friday, December 11, 2020, 4:01:28

Re: [BVARC] Self Introduction: Kori

2020-12-11 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
, > > Welcome to your club. And it is your club too . Al are welcome and your > input is vital. We are continually trying to improve it and have programs > and activities that appeal to all interests and levels. > > 73 de Scott KD5FBA > > > > On Thu, Dec 10, 20

[BVARC] Connecting Multiple Audio Sources

2021-01-01 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello all, I am interested in adding a ham radio to my audio setup. I operate both my PC and game console over the same headphones simultaneously. However they give me issues sometimes depending on what audio equipment I use (eg, Video Monitor HDMI output. sound card output, or Zoom H4N Pro

Re: [BVARC] Connecting Multiple Audio Sources

2021-01-01 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
rmer if you plan to use your headset to talk on your radio if you >> get any hum. >> >> >> >> There is a lot of info out there you’ll need to do your research before >> buying though. Example - a lot of mixers say ‘USB’but are not able to >> plugged into a P

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

2021-02-04 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
> >> -- >> On 2/3/2021 7:41 AM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: >> >> I will be checking on this today. >> >> Mike Hardwick >> President >> BVARC >> >> On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 07:39:10 AM CST, John Mechura via BVARC >> wrote: >>

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

2021-02-03 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
e... ) > > Eddie Runnereddie.run...@yahoo.com NU5K > > > > > On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 07:16:14 AM CST, William Elliott via BVARC > wrote: > > > I'm a month into the club and my info popped up too. I'd rather that not > be publicly posted. > >

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

2021-02-03 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello all! So I just did a Google search of my call sign (which I will not be stating again) and the VERY FIRST thing that came up was my personal email to the club list. I was... kinda shocked and surprised. I was under the impression these emails were for club members ONLY. Apparently this

Re: [BVARC] Repeater Down?

2021-02-15 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Just checked myself and it does appear to be unresponsive. *- Kori* On Mon, Feb 15, 2021 at 5:48 PM Donald Brown via BVARC wrote: > Friends, > > I was in a QSO with K5BOI and then the repeater seems to be down. > > It’s not my transceiver, as I can hit other repeaters. > > > > 73s > >

Re: [BVARC] Programming Icom 2730

2021-08-11 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
I purchased this cheap little cable last year. "bestkong USB Programming Cable for Icom IC-207H IC-208H IC-2100H IC-2800 IC-F3001 IC-F3021 IC-F3023 IC-F3011 F3022 OPC-478 OPC-478U" ~$22 on amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LBH5R9N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8=1 Works just

[BVARC] Vice President's Update October 2023

2023-10-01 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello everyone, Today is the very first day of October 2023. and we have a good amount of activities on the schedule for the club this month. Below you will find a list of the upcoming monthly events for the club. I have also created a calendar for those who use a Google (or Apple) calendar app.

[BVARC] Parks On The Air @ Brazos Bend State Park

2022-06-04 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
All, Anthony (W5LIC) and I (Kori, WX5KR) will be going to Brazos Bend State Park tomorrow (*Sunday June 5th*) doing Parks On The AIr (POTA), I know we've shared this on the air, but I wanted to formally invite anyone who is interested to come by. We've had several inquiries about visiting with

Re: [BVARC] EFHW Antenna build

2022-06-12 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
This will be on Field Day at the joint BVARC, KARS, TDXS, and UH Radio Club event. At Duhacsek park, 11am, June 25th. Field Day on air operations will begin at 1pm. - KORI, WX5KR On Sun, Jun 12, 2022, 8:37 AM Keith Dutson via BVARC wrote: > June 25 is Field Day. > > On Sunday, June 12, 2022,

Re: [BVARC] Time for field day

2022-06-13 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
The flyer is for the general public. All other times were reiterated in the original flyer email, please refer to it. -KORI, WX5KR On Mon, Jun 13, 2022, 11:35 AM David Georger via BVARC wrote: > Yes I see nothing for Friday > > On Mon, Jun 13, 2022, 9:57 AM Scott Medbury via BVARC > wrote:

Re: [BVARC] Why are you a member of BVARC -- Questionaire

2022-09-04 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello all, I don't usually like to reply to the reflector, but I figured I would do so for this email (yes Rick I know you asked us to reply directly). The reason I joined BVARC was at least partially by chance. When I started looking into getting my license in late 2020, the BVARC testing

Re: [BVARC] Need equipment and training advice

2022-10-18 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Jimmy, Thanks for reaching out. The BVARC reflector is a great resource for asking questions. You have the call sign correct (WX5KR), I'm glad to hear you are interested in getting involved and thank you so much for joining BVARC! Congratulations on your General License as well. So as far as

[BVARC] BVARC Parks On The Air @ Brazos Bend 10/23

2022-10-21 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
All, As promised we will once again be going to Brazos Bend State Park this *Sunday* (*October 23rd*) doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). This will be an official BVARC event, and we will be using the club call sign KK5W. If you're interested, we're asking folks to come by between *3pm and 7pm*.

Re: [BVARC] KK5W club call

2022-10-21 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Eddie, Thanks for the important reminder that we received our club call sign from Dr. Al Zermeno and his family. I'm honored to be chosen to take the trusteeship for the club call sign. I promise we will be putting this to good use. Every event that the club puts together will be an opportunity

[BVARC] Parks On The Air @ Brazos Bend State Park 10/16/202

2022-10-14 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
All, Anthony (W5LIC) and I (Kori, WX5KR) will once again be going to Brazos Bend State Park this Sunday (*October 16th*) doing Parks On The AIr (POTA), We've discussed this on the air this week and I want to formally invite anyone who is interested to come by. We've had several inquiries about

Re: [BVARC] Sunday Zoom meeting

2022-08-12 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
This was sent out on August 8th to the reflector. But for anyone else looking for it, meeting info below. Topic: Hamfest Planning Time: Aug 14, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83847607654?pwd=NVdMdHhORC9ZKzBkUktQYVRFZXI4dz09 Meeting ID:

[BVARC] BVARC WFD Sign up sheet

2022-12-26 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
*The BVARC Winter Field Day Sign-up Sheet is now LIVE!* *Go to: tinyurl.com/BVARCWFD2023 * See sheet for details on operating times and camping sign-up. A few volunteer positions will be needed throughout the event. Those are: - Meal prep assistant,

[BVARC] Brews with BVARC Tuesday

2023-01-09 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello everyone! This is a reminder that we will be having a social gathering I'm calling "Brews with BVARC" *tomorrow, Tuesday January 10th, at 6:30pm*. This will be our very first meeting, and the location will be changing monthly. This time we will be meeting at *Saint Arnold Brewing Company,

Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC Tuesday

2023-01-10 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
gt; >> I am going, I dont know anyone and I dont have a hat with a call sign on >> it yet, how will I find yall. >> >> On Mon, Jan 9, 2023 at 8:07 PM Kori Rahman via BVARC >> wrote: >> >> Hello everyone! >> >> This is a reminder that we will be

Re: [BVARC] SK Gear For Sale

2022-11-07 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Rick, Put me down for the Alinco tri-band HT, and the MFJ Analyzer. I'll get it from you at the meeting. Thanks Kori Rahman, WX5KR Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Mon, Nov 7, 2022, 10:33 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: >

Re: [BVARC] Field Day 2022 Results for KK5W

2022-11-12 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
All, I am ECSTATIC to hear these results! I haven't seen anyone else commenting on this yet, so I wanted to chime in and say congratulations to everyone. There were SO MANY people who came out for us this year and made this possible. We had BVARC, TDXS, KARS, and UHARC come together to represent

Re: [BVARC] DXCC100

2023-02-01 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Well done Philippe! I know you've worked hard on it. Congratulations on this awesome achievement my friend! 73! Kori Rahman, WX5KR *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club* *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee* Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 7:22 PM

Re: [BVARC] forum

2023-03-13 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Eric and all else interested in our Discord, The BVARC Discord is used for a few different things. First let me explain the format. We have several different "Channels" which are essentially chatrooms specialized to different topics. Some of those channels include: "General" for general

Re: [BVARC] forum

2023-03-14 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
>> >> On Mar 14, 2023, at 4:40 AM, Denny Adelung via BVARC >> wrote: >> >> Hi Kori, >> I signed into Discord and created an account linked to BVARC and am >> awaiting permission to send messages on this channel. Signed in as >> Denny-ki5yzu. >&g

[BVARC] BVARC POTA @ Galveston Island SP 3/26

2023-03-16 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
BVARC friends, It's that time again! BVARC's monthly Parks On The Air (POTA) event is coming up on *Sunday,* *March 26th at Galveston Island State Park!* That's a little under 2 weeks from now. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! This is an official BVARC event, and we will be using the club call sign

Re: [BVARC] forum

2023-03-14 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
; I signed into Discord and created an account linked to BVARC and am > awaiting permission to send messages on this channel. Signed in as > Denny-ki5yzu. > Thanks > > On Mar 13, 2023, at 9:59 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC > wrote: > > Eric and all else interested in our Discord,

Re: [BVARC] BVARC POTA @ Galveston Island SP 3/26

2023-03-21 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
*REMINDER:* This SUNDAY at *Galveston Island State Park*, BVARC POTA! Come by anytime between *10am to 5pm on Sunday March 26th*. We will be in a group pavilion on the beach side set up and ready to log some contacts. Park entry fees do apply if you do not have a Texas State Park Pass, see

Re: [BVARC] Brews with BVARC Update!

2023-03-07 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Just another reminder, we'll be meeting TODAY from 6pm-9pm at CounterCommon for Brews with BVARC. *March Brews with BVARC:* *Where:* CounterCommon Beerworks and Kitchen 5413 Bellaire Blvd Bellaire, TX 77401 *When:* Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 6pm-9pm Hope to see you there! 73 Kori Rahman, WX5KR

[BVARC] Parks On The Air @ San Jacinto Battleground SHS 2/19/23

2023-02-16 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
All, *BVARC POTA THIS SUNDAY!* *San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site* In case you missed it on the website or over the nets: We will be going to San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (address below) on *Sunday* *February 19**th* doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). This is an official

[BVARC] Brews with BVARC Update!

2023-02-18 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
All, A little over a week ago we had our second Brews with BVARC event. I have to say I do not regret putting this together, it's been a ton of fun hanging out with the BVARC crew. It's been a great opportunity to sit down and have a long form conversation with our members and friends. In

[BVARC] Vice President's Update for May 2023

2023-05-01 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Happy May to all of our wonderful members! I'd like to give everyone a rundown of club events coming up in May 2023. But before I do that I want to remind everyone that *FIELD DAY 2023* is quickly coming up on the horizon. *June 24th and 25th at the Fort Bend County Fire Training Field, 260 Clay

[BVARC] About your time...

2023-04-14 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
To all of BVARC's wonderful members, First of all, I want to thank you for being a member. By paying your dues to be a member of BVARC you help support the club's activities and our efforts to promote ham radio. We really appreciate you. This club has really grown in the past year. We've begun

Re: [BVARC] Reminder: Brews with BVARC April 11th!

2023-04-11 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
*Hello everyone! * *Last reminder. Brews with BVARC TONIGHT at 6:30pm at Texas Leaguer Brewing Company.* *Hope to see you there! 73!* Kori Rahman, WX5KR *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club* *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee* Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Wed, Apr

Re: [BVARC] BVARC POTA @ Galveston Island SP 3/26

2023-03-21 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
y Amateur Radio Club* *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee* Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Tue, Mar 21, 2023 at 2:01 PM Rudolph Ackerman wrote: > Does someone have a POTA script example like the one they had at the "on > the air" station at the hamfest.

[BVARC] February Brews with BVARC

2023-02-06 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello everyone! Just a quick reminder about Brews with BVARC taking place in about 22 hours, *Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30pm*. The location is *"No Label Brewing Company" *in Katy. I will have my HT on *146.520 MHz FM Simplex* if you have trouble finding our table. According to the No Label

Re: [BVARC] FD site visit

2023-06-12 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Field Day in-person planning meeting and site visit: 1pm Saturday June 17th 260 Clay St. Richmond, TX 77469 Thanks, Kori Rahman, WX5KR Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 1:45 PM Scott

[BVARC] Field Day Planning Meeting Tonight

2023-06-14 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Field Day Planning Time: *J**un 14, 2023 06:00 PM* Central Time (US and Canada) Every week on Wed, 2 occurrence(s) Jun 14, 2023 06:00 PM Jun 21, 2023 06:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar

Re: [BVARC] Field Day 2023 Sign-up sheets!

2023-06-01 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
rought to you by iPhone > > On Jun 1, 2023, at 05:02, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: > >  > *Good morning BVARC,* > > They are finally here! The sign up sheets for all of our station operating > positions, volunteers, AND the antenna build class! We have a LOT of > volunt

Re: [BVARC] Vice President's Update June 2023

2023-06-02 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
m Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows > > > > *From: *Kori Rahman via BVARC > *Sent: *Friday, June 2, 2023 8:58 AM > *To: *BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB > *Cc: *Kori Rahman > *Subject: *[BVARC] Vice President's Update June 2023 &g

[BVARC] General Meeting Zoom

2023-06-08 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: BVARC Monthly General Membership Meeting Time: Jun 8, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Second Thu, 2 occurrence(s) Jun 8, 2023 07:00 PM Jul 13, 2023 07:00 PM Please download and

[BVARC] Reminder: Spec-Ops Training #2 Tomorrow

2023-06-10 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello Everyone, Just a quick reminder I will be doing the second Spec-Ops training *tomorrow June (11th) on Zoom at 6pm*. This will be a follow-up to our training #1, and will cover in more detail the following: N1MM, FT8 and other digital modes, and log files. We’ll cover the installation and

Re: [BVARC] Reminder: Spec-Ops Training #2 Tomorrow

2023-06-11 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
All, Please find the zoom meeting link below for tonight's training. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Spec-Ops #2 Time: Jun 11, 2023 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting

[BVARC] Field Day 2023 Sign-up sheets!

2023-06-01 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
*Good morning BVARC,* They are finally here! The sign up sheets for all of our station operating positions, volunteers, AND the antenna build class! We have a LOT of volunteer spots for you to sign up for, please sign up as soon as you can. We also need folks to operate our stations! Please plan

Re: [BVARC] 2023 Field Day Photos

2023-08-06 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Thanks Mike! Great photos! Really captures the level of activity and the highlights from the event. Looking forward to using these (if that's ok) for Field Day promos next year. 73! Kori Rahman, WX5KR *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club* *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee* Cell:

Re: [BVARC] TOMORROW: Brews with BVARC

2023-08-09 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Buddy! > 73, > Rod Martinez > NK5Q > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > <https://go.onelink.me/107872968?pid=InProduct=Global_Internal_YGrowth_AndroidEmailSig__AndroidUsers_wl=ym_sub1=Internal_sub2=Global_YGrowth_sub3=EmailSignature> > &

Re: [BVARC] Fw: BVARC's Field Day '23 and Scout Troop 202?

2023-06-15 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Phil, Thanks for reaching out! We will have plenty of stations setup, and we will have the GOTA station that seems ideal for this. If we can work around that. I think we may be able to do it. It will all depend on how many you'll have at one time and also logistics for space (I would much prefer

[BVARC] Spec-ops Training #3 POSTPONED

2023-06-19 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello all, Unfortunately Rick W5RH has had an emergency and will not be able to attend the training tonight. So we'll postpone until he is next available. I will go ahead and show up on the zoom meeting to inform anyone who misses this message. Apologies for the short notice. As mentioned

Re: [BVARC] General Meeting May 11th - RSVP for Food

2023-05-11 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Just another reminder to all of our wonderful members! We hope to see you at the *BVARC General Meeting!* *TONIGHT at 7pm* *16005 Bellaire Blvd.* *Houston, TX 77083* Have a great day and please attend via Zoom if you cannot make it in person! 73! Kori Rahman, WX5KR *Brazos Valley Amateur

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Special Operators Training #1

2023-05-14 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Reminder to everyone: Tonight at 6pm and again tomorrow at 6pm we will have the BVARC Spec-Ops training #1 Zoom link below and on the website: BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: SpecOps Time: May 14, 2023 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Every day, 2

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Special Operators Training #1

2023-05-15 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello everyone! If you missed yesterday's presentation I will be giving the same presentation *again* today at 6pm. Zoom link below and on the website. BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: SpecOps Time: May 14, 2023 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Every

[BVARC] BVARC Special Operators Training #1

2023-05-12 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
I will be giving a Zoom presentation for BVARC on-the-air event volunteers on *Sunday May 14th 6pm-8pm, and again on Monday May 15th 6pm-8pm.* To clarify, it will be the same presentation both nights, so please attend whichever one is most convenient for YOU. *If you are interested in being a

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Special Operators Training #1

2023-05-12 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
ori, > > Thanks; I assume that you will be sending a zoom link out shortly… > > 73 de W5SV, Dave > > > > On May 12, 2023, at 08:49, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: > > I will be giving a Zoom presentation for BVARC on-the-air event volunteers > on *Sunday May 14th 6pm-8pm,

Re: [BVARC] Thank you ALL!!

2024-02-12 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Richard, Thanks so much for running the net! Great job! Great topic! Keep up the good work! 73, Kori Rahman, WX5KR *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club* *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee* Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Mon, Feb 12, 2024 at 8:54 PM Richard Bonica via

Re: [BVARC] Winter Field Day planning meeting tonight @7pm

2023-12-18 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
*Zoom Meeting details below:* Topic: BVARC Winter Field Day Planning Meeting Time: Dec 18, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) *Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84737650405?pwd=bGpMMWtXazBtNzhaSGZ2Q0FkdnQ5dz09

[BVARC] Winter Field Day planning meeting tonight @7pm

2023-12-18 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello BVARC, As I mentioned at the BVARC General Meeting on Thursday, we're having a WFD Planning Meeting tonight at 7pm on Zoom. If you're interested in helping out with WFD, or if you have any questions about it, please join us tonight on zoom. We'll be discussing WFD location, setup, food, and

[BVARC] WFD Planning Meeting Tonight at 7pm

2023-12-29 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello BVARC, Reminder and link for the Winter Field Day Planning Meeting tonight at 7pm on Zoom. If you're interested in helping out with WFD, or if you have any questions about it, please join us tonight on zoom. We'll be discussing WFD location, setup, food, and strategy for the event. Link

[BVARC] Vice President's Update January 2024

2024-01-03 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Happy New Year BVARC! I hope you all had a happy holiday season and I wish you all a happy new year for 2024. We're starting the year off with a couple of special events: *The BVARC Awards Banquet and the BVARC Winter Field Day event*. The awards banquet is an opportunity to honor club members

Re: [BVARC] 2024 BVARC Banquet - Food Ticket and Awards Nomination Update

2024-01-06 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
gt; > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 5, 2024, at 9:55 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: > >  > Hello BVARC members and friends, > > I wanted to jump in here with another push for folks to sign up and > support the banquet. It's a very important event throughout the histor

Re: [BVARC] Recommendation for noise suppression?

2024-01-14 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
I have only seen something close to this level of interference on 2m and that has been from some cheap LiFePo4 charger I got that was charging my 100Ah battery. But it was about 25% bars and it was about 30ft from my 2m antenna. It does happen a lot with chargers for various batteries like shop

[BVARC] ARISS on NBC TODAY SHOW

2024-01-17 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello BVARC, I know this happens fairly often, and we had a group do this in town not so long ago. But it's great to see it no matter what. NBC news covered a High School making contact with the ISS. My understanding from the report is that these kids raised the money for the equipment and set it

Re: [BVARC] 2024 BVARC Banquet - Food Ticket and Awards Nomination Update

2024-01-05 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello BVARC members and friends, I wanted to jump in here with another push for folks to sign up and support the banquet. It's a very important event throughout the history of the club, and it's looking like we may have to change our plans this year if we don't have enough banquet reservations. I

Re: [BVARC] I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

2023-11-23 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Thank you for sharing these kind and encouraging words on the reflector. *Happy Thanksgiving and 73 to all!* Kori Rahman, WX5KR *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club* *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee* Cell: (770) 298 8516 kori...@gmail.com On Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 8:22 PM

[BVARC] Vice President's Update December 2023

2023-12-03 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello BVARC, The year is almost over, but BVARC still has a few more events left to participate in for 2023. We have our December General Meeting where we will be hearing from Mike Lambert KI5MIK about his transition from generator to solar and battery backup power. We've also got our VE Testing,

[BVARC] Vice President's Update February 2024

2024-02-04 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello BVARC! I hope we're all having a great February. I know there's been a lot of commotion on the reflector lately so I hope this can bring a small semblance of normalcy to your inbox. There will be some changes, but Anthony (W5LIC) and myself will still be going out to the parks throughout

Re: [BVARC] The Beacon and W2WF Stephen

2024-02-02 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
I love to see it! Stephen has shown a ton of drive and excitement in this hobby. He's incredibly knowledgeable and just a very positive and helpful guy. I'm looking forward to reading these articles. Stephen, thanks for all of your help so far and for choosing to share your expertise with us! 73!

[BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

2024-02-23 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello all, Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this *Sunday* *February **25th* doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by between *10am **and 5pm*. If you'd like to help set

[BVARC] Vice President's Update March 2024

2024-02-29 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello BVARC! March is finally here and so begins the *Greater Houston Hamfest! *The big event starts *TODAY* (Friday March 1st) and continues till tomorrow (March 2nd). There will be lots of great stuff to pick up and some great vendors to shop with. The event is the biggest for the club and we

[BVARC] Vice President's Update April 2024

2024-04-06 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello BVARC! It is April again, and we're changing things up just a bit this time around. This morning we will have our first (in a very long time) in-person ONLY BoD meeting at Bayland Community Center. This month's Brewery for Brews with BVARC will be the (now mainstream) Karbach brewery in

Re: [BVARC] License Testing

2024-04-26 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
John, The next BVARC VE test session will be May 11th at 10:30am at Bayland Community Center (6400 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074). You can sign up ahead at the link below: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/arrl/77008/inperson Thanks and 73! Kori Rahman, WX5KR Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club

[BVARC] Vice President's Update May 2024

2024-05-02 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC
Hello BVARC! Spring is halfway over, and summer is fast approaching. This May the club will mostly be preparing for our big on air events in June (Museum Ships and ARRL Field Day). There's lots of preparation to be done for June so if you have time to volunteer for either of these events or to