Re: [BVARC] w1aw/0 21.030 up

Of course, because many of us are stuck in a work place with no access to the radio. Sometimes it sux being in a hobby that carries on without you (o: Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Tue, May 20, 2014 at 1:09 PM, Bruce via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: loud in

Re: [BVARC] Reader Survey - Where are you?

I will be continuing down the morse code path. I am also improving my circuit knowledge and basic radio electrical principles. I am trying to rebuild the Ten-Tec QRP rig that I bought at our club auction. If that goes well, I'll start in on an old Atlas 120 and see if I can bring it back to

[BVARC] Kid's Day: Saturday June 21

Parents, This year for the ARRL Kid's Day, I am putting together an event at the AK5WB station in Richmond. Bill has graciously offered his station for the event. The plan will be to start around 2pm on Saturday. The activities will include operating the radio, games, swimming and food. We

Re: [BVARC] How did the MSW turn out..?

I can report from the N5E operation at the tall ship Elissa. We started Saturday morning with a 20m, a 17m, a 10m, a 2m SSB and a 6m station setup. 17m and 20m were our best bands. I made a few contacts on 10m in the late morning, but by lunch the bad was dead and it never did come back to

Re: [BVARC] Changed horses in the middle of the stream...got soaked!

Howdy Gayle, I have a 4BTV that I've been using two years now. I'll try to help. If I can't, I'm sure anyone else with good antenna and trap knowledge should be able to help you out. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 11:09 AM, Gayle Dotts via

Re: [BVARC] Field Day 2014

wrote: Michael, We were trying for Thursday but the fire field has something going that will run late, so we scratched Thursday. 73 -- Roy Storey W5TKZ Chairman, 2014 Field Day Committee On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 4:03 PM, Michael Wrenn via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Roy, I'm just

[BVARC] ARRL Kids Day - Trouble Already

All, Earlier in the week I had posted about the ARRL Kid's Day event. This event is scheduled for next Saturday, June 21. Unfortunately, the station that we were to use for this event is no longer available. I am now in search for a kid friendly station. I would prefer one of our local big

Re: [BVARC] ARRL Kid's Day

Dom, Kid's day is an ARRL event schedule twice a year. The first event has passed already in January and the next one is next weekend. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 3:59 PM, Dominic Mazoch via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: I think the Kid's

[BVARC] ARRL Kid's Day - Host Needed

We are still looking for a host for the ARRL Kid's day event this Saturday. The event is only a few hours long and there currently three kids to attend. If you can help or know of someone who can help, please contact me. Thank you, Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN

Re: [BVARC] ARRL Kid's Day - Host Needed

' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On Tuesday, June 17, 2014 7:28 AM, Michael Wrenn via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: We are still looking for a host for the ARRL Kid's day event this Saturday. The event is only a few hours long and there currently

Re: [BVARC] Lessons learned by field day

Please do not start new topics from old topic. THIS IS BAD INTERNET PRACTICE. The same goes for typing in all caps (o: Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 12:44 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Add to the list I am starting.

Re: [BVARC] Grounded radio in shack

I don't think that reception will be enhanced after the strike. More likely, it will be heavily degraded. (o: I don't use a station ground myself. I disconnect my antennas when I hear thunder. During our South Texas summers, my antennas stay disconnected until I am ready to turn the radio on.

[BVARC] Searching the reflector

If you've ever wanted to search back through old mailings of the reflector, here is the link. http://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/maillist.html The search feature is new for our list and the database only goes back as far as May 2014. To find a thread that is older you will have to use

Re: [BVARC] Dinner before meeting tonight?

Art, Here are the directions for heading south on 59: Exit W. Airport. This is the first exit after passing under the beltway. Turn RIGHT on to W. Airport. This requires getting all the way over into the right far lane. Continue down W. Airport until you reach Eldridge. (Big Church, Valero

Re: [BVARC] Dinner before meeting tonight?

Live Oak Works for me. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Roy Storey via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: I seem to have a love affair with the Live Oak Grill on Dairy Ashford. Say about 6? 73 -- Roy Storey W5TKZ On Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Re: [BVARC] Nice camo tactic....

So Cookie, are you trying to tell me that life requires choices? (Legal Disclaimer: The above documentation contained sarcasm that may have not been suitable for all audiences) Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 3:26 PM, WILLIS COOKE via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Great band condx today

But 4m was alive and well. Too bad we don't have access to it here in the United States. Michael - K5WRN qrz.com/db/k5wrn On Aug 29, 2014 9:37 AM, Travis Burgess via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: The sun barfed on us! Travis K5HTB -- To: mattta...@gmail.com;

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] FW: [laterisersgroup] Ham Radio Outlet - Coming to Plano

I will continue to give my money to our local establishments. Ham radio sales is a tough gig and I enjoy having a local store, even if it is an hour drive from Sugar Land. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 8:06 AM, K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Texas QSO PArty

TQP - September 27 and 28. It would be nice if they would put the dates on the front page. Perhaps in that great big empty header they have. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 9:54 AM, K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: The end of September

[BVARC] HR-4969 Letter to Pete Olson

Howdy Fellow District 22'ers, Attached I've included the draft letter from the ARRL that they have requested we send to our congress person. If you are in district 22 along with myself, we are represented by Congressman Pete Olson. The attached letter has been addressed to Rep Olson. All you

[BVARC] October General Club Auction

Howdy Fellow BVARC'ers, I know that it is early, but I wanted to get the word out now so that everyone has plenty of time to start dusting off unused equipment. It is nearing on the fall shack cleaning season, so start looking around for items that you may want to consider bringing to the BVARC

Re: [BVARC] KK5W 10-10 Club Award

Excellent job Bill. Seven-Three, Michael - K5WRN qrz.com/db/k5wrn On Sep 8, 2014 8:30 AM, Bill Stone via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: To: Team BVARC Attached is the 10-10 Summer QSO Party 2nd Place in the world Club cert. Thanks for your continued support in the contest 73 Bill WS5H

Re: [BVARC] W1AW/5 (/N5XZ)

Awesome, I'll look for you. Michael - K5WRN qrz.com/db/k5wrn On Sep 8, 2014 8:45 AM, Allen N5XZ via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: QST. QST. I will be operating as W1AW/5 from my home this week for several slots on SSB, CW and RTTY starting on Tuesday night at 7-9 pm SSB. Please look for and

Re: [BVARC] KK5W 10-10 Club Award

Everyone take a moment and ensure that your email client is NOT setup to automatically download attachments. This should be the default setting. However, I am not an expert in every email application. This should be done for security as well as saving you data costs. Michael - K5WRN

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Auction Night

Thanks Ron. I knew I was forgetting to do something today. So, to reiterate, BVARC will once again, Second Annual even, host an auction night at the October general membership meeting. I will post the updated rules in a separate email post to the reflector. Hopefully, they will be posted to the

[BVARC] October General Membership Auction Rules

The second Thursday of October, our BVARC club will host an auction for the BVARC members. This year, sellers will have the option to split the sale with the club. Please read below for this years updated rules. The rules may also be found on the bvarc.org website at

[BVARC] October Auction Feeler

This is a quick feeler to see how many intend to bring items to the auction. No details are required, but a count of how many items you intend to bring would be useful to help us plan ahead. Myself, I am currently planning to bring a mobile tri-bander VHF/UHF antenna and possible one or two

Re: [BVARC] October Auction Feeler

Just a reminder: Please ensure that your items are Ham Radio items. The coffee pot from last year was questionable. Please stick to radio gear and radio accessories. Thank you (o: Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 12:17 PM, Michael Wrenn

Re: [BVARC] October Auction Feeler

12:38:38 -0500 Got a half dozen or so items to make available. Jon KF5TFJ Sent from my iPad On Sep 29, 2014, at 12:17 PM, Michael Wrenn via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: This is a quick feeler to see how many intend to bring items to the auction. No details are required, but a count

Re: [BVARC] October Auction Feeler

Continuing to feel up the club (o; Anyone else on this list thinking of possibly bringing items to the auction? Currently I have the following sellers: Rick W5RH Ron K5HM Scott KD5FBA Jon KF5TFJ Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 12:17 PM, Michael

Re: [BVARC] VHF simplex Local contest

It was challenging to say the least. But, for me the challenge was not unexpected. What was lacking was the presence of any big gun stations. Reflecting back on the HF contests that I've worked in the past, the Big Gun stations serve a purpose by giving the little pistols a target. Without big

Re: [BVARC] VHF simplex Local contest

. *From:* Michael Wrenn via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org *To:* BRAZOS CLUB bvarc@bvarc.org *Sent:* Sunday, October 5, 2014 8:40 PM *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] VHF simplex Local contest It was challenging to say the least. But, for me the challenge was not unexpected. What was lacking was the presence

Re: [BVARC] Best buys in portable generators?

Keep in mind, the more you pay, the quieter the generator will be, the easier it will be to hear those far off contacts. You get what you pay for, within reason. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 7:30 PM, McClure, Rob K via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] I didn't know that!

Bummer Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Thu, Oct 16, 2014 at 7:23 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: From the Ham Test Online Extra study material: Automatically Controlled Stations and Third-Party Communications There are a couple of quirky

Re: [BVARC] I didn't know that!

I was thinking along a similar line so I did some research this morning. The repeater is considered in automatic control if it does not have an operator physically present at its operating point. If the repeater is being controlled by software then it is under automatic control. The other

[BVARC] Cabrillo Log Convert Web Service

This just came out in the latest issue of the ARRL contest newsletter. If you are accustomed to logging by hand during a contest, or you are using a logging program which is unable to export into the cabrillo format, there is a web service that can make that conversion for you.

Re: [BVARC] politics on the repeater??

Let us all try to remember that the .94 repeater is NOT the BVARC club repeater. It is up to the trustee to determine when the topics have gotten out of hand. As was pointed out, if the current .94 discussion is not to your liking, there are are least ten other repeaters around Houston which can

Re: [BVARC] Results of the Greater Houston 2 Meter FM Challenge

Looks to me like there were a few logs which did not get submitted. Seven-Three, Michael - K5WRN qrz.com/db/k5wrn On Nov 30, 2014 2:40 PM, K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: There were a total of eight logs submitted. Congratulations to Bill Stone Scores as the overall winner. There were

Re: [BVARC] Bvarc Twitter

Who holds the login info for those accounts? We need to get that info to Janet so that she can start her campaign. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 11:59 AM, Eddie Runner via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Yes, BVARC even has a twitter account as

[BVARC] December General Membership Meeting

Good morning radio lovers, The BVARC December general membership meeting will be held on Thursday the 11th at the Eldridge Park community building. In December, BVARC opens the floor up to the kit builders, the tinkerers, the wizards of the soldering iron, the workbench warriors armed with their

Re: [BVARC] From TDXS --- 10 Meter Contest This Weekend

I'm looking forward to this one. I'll listen for our local members. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 10:01 AM, Rp White via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Thanks Ron! Rp On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 8:27 AM, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [BVARC] What I learned about propagation from Tip O'Neill

Nice. This should be on a T-Shirt. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 1:46 PM, K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: The legendary Tip O'Neill was a Massachusetts Congressman and Speaker of the House who said, All politics is local. I applied

Re: [BVARC] contest

I'm not sure why it didn't except it. Other than some formatting differences in the spacing (most likely caused by the copy/paste) it looks ok. However, if there any extraneous characters it may balk. What does the return email say exactly? Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN

[BVARC] K5WRN ARRL 10-Meter Contest

Since everyone else does, I'll lemming (o: ARRL 10-Meter Contest Call: K5WRN Operator(s): K5WRN Station: K5WRN Class: SO SSB HP QTH: el29ep Operating Time (hrs): 36 Summary: Band QSOs Mults --- CW:0 0 SSB: 42380 --- Total: 42380 Total

Re: [BVARC] K5WRN ARRL 10-Meter Contest

and they were all that the East coast stations were working. 73 Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net *From:* BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Michael Wrenn via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] 10 Meter Contest Score

Thats pretty damn good for only 6 hours. If I had done 200 contacts every 6 hours I would have won my category (o: Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 10:46 PM, K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Band QSOs Pts Mul 28 200

Re: [BVARC] Antenna masts?

Scott, Rephrase your question please (o: Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 11:23 AM, Scott Medbury via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: does anybody know what an 80 foot flagpole I know of 9 that are coming down and going to be scrapped George R

[BVARC] eQSL + Contesting = Instant Gratification

I just wanted to throw this out there for those who may neither use eQSL or have not tried contesting. This week, being the week that followed the ARRL 10 meter contest, I have received nearly one eQSL per day since the contest ended. It's like an early Christmas as the cards start coming in.

Re: [BVARC] eQSL + Contesting = Instant Gratification

Yup, covered that in the 3rd paragraph. But I guess I should have put it in the subject line. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 8:04 AM, Travis Burgess k5...@outlook.com wrote: One problem, ARRL does not recognize eQSL contacts. Travis K5HTB

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

In addition to presentations we are looking for hands on workshops as well. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 6:03 PM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: It’s that time of year again that I ask for volunteers to speak or do

Re: [BVARC] ARRL Centennial

Congratulations to you both. Wish I could have finished the Centennial stations but I wan not able. Glad some of our members were able too. I'll have to live vicariously through you until the next centennial (o: Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Wed, Dec 31, 2014 at

[BVARC] Fwd: [tdxs-list] Texas Legislature and relief from antenna restrictions

The Michigan law, is a duplicate of the federal law. Neither law accommodates the ham living within an HOA. Though it would be nice to have a Texas law which also duplicates the federal law, obtaining the be all, end all of antenna laws to include contract restricted hams is going to be much

Re: [BVARC] Node connecting

Gayle, The 444.3 machine is locked up. It is a scheduled repeater and cannot be controlled by anyone but the owner. What you need to use is one of the public machines. There are two other machines in the 70cm band that are open and can be used for IRLP connections. One is 442.0. I don't have

Re: [BVARC] Ham Radio Night at the Sugar Land Skeeters

I have to vote for May. Too much going on in June. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Fri, Feb 13, 2015 at 3:30 PM, Andy via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: *Friday May 29 (fireworks) or Saturday May 30 are looking like excellent candidates.* *Andy W5ACM*

Re: [BVARC] Irlp connection trouble

And remember that the 444.3 machine is not publicly accessible for control. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Sun, Feb 15, 2015 at 8:19 PM, Bill Stone via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: look on internet for repeater irlp # 's. 1st ask if freq is in use, then give

Re: [BVARC] This day in Radio -- Feb 18th

Happy Birthday to you Ron. And also that Italian guy. (o: Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Wed, Feb 18, 2015 at 12:58 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Did you know that 2 famous people were born on this day Feb 18th? *Alessandro Volta* -- a

Re: [BVARC] Cocos Island

Thread Hijackers (o: Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Funny thought, Scott. Interesting that the whole block of w/k/n 1,2,3,4,5…. Qxx (pick 2 letters) is blocked out. Oh, sorry, now

Re: [BVARC] Cocos Island

I've thought often of the recent special events and DXpeditions, that some of the operators are not doing a very good job of keeping the herd rustled. They are not giving out their calls often enough; they are not informing of their listen frequency often enough; they are not operating split when

Re: [BVARC] FW: First Notable Solar Flare of 2015

That link doesn't contain any useful info, but a bit of searching uncovered that the flare wasn't facing us and therefore shouldn't cause any interference or noise issues. http://www.solarham.net/solarflares.htm Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at

[BVARC] Looking For NARS Member

If you are a NARS member and will be attending the January NARS meeting this coming Friday, please contact me. Thank you. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] GHH Tables Available

Just a reminder to the masses that there are still some tables available for the Greater Houston Hamfest. If you've considered an inside table to display your wares, your club or your creations, please visit the Houston Hamfest website to book your table now before they are gone.

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

Marty, Russell at Houston Amateur Radio may be able to help you out. Though most likely you will need to find the parts after-market. Many of the pull-a-part places have radios from scrapped vehicles. You may be able to find a replacement or replacement parts. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN

Re: [BVARC] on line GHH 8$ admission tickets cut off date

The actual cut-off date is the 21st. The flyer states the 14th but we've given everyone an extra week. Also, if you buy your tickets in advance you will get an extra free raffle ticket. If you buy your admission at the door, you will only receive one free raffle ticket. Michael - K5WRN Hamfest

Re: [BVARC] found on Craigslist

Nice Job (o: Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 6:53 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: http://houston.craigslist.org/eve/4938536094.html *it is amazing sometimes just what you find on Craigslist.. :)* Eddie(NU5K)

Re: [BVARC] Dem Republic of Cong

That's pretty awesome, congratulations. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Wed, Mar 11, 2015 at 6:43 PM, Bill Stone via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: 9Q0HQ is on air and was very workable today on 10 M SSB. When I browsed the DX reflector I saw Congo and thought ok

Re: [BVARC] Knowledge / Opinions about Digital / D-Star / C4FM (System Fusion)?

I thought that Glen WB5TUF had plans to install a System Fusion repeater. I don't recall the outcome. Me, I don't run any of them, nor do I have any interest. Call me again when they all settle on one protocol. Now, HF digital voice is another story. One protocol (completely ignoring the fact

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] TDXS/BVARC Joint Meeting Thursday Night

That is a bit depressing. We loved that restaurant. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 11:16 AM, Jo. L. Keener via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: How About a Raleigh or Sears How Old

Re: [BVARC] Tailgate fee - where do you pay?

Rob, If all goes well, the gate will open at 6am. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 12:29 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Pay at the entrance. Mike N5VCX *From:* BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf

Re: [BVARC] Hamfest Volunteers

Well Said. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 11:06 AM, K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Here’s a thank you to all hamfest volunteers who signed up to help. I especially want to extend an extra special triple “THANK YOU” to all signed up

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Stolen Gear at the Greater Houston Hamfest

Plenty of CB'ers and non hams walk through the fests. In general, there is just no escaping bad humans. They're everywhere. Hope it turns up Rick. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 4:31 PM, Pat Cameron k...@comcast.net wrote: I was hoping it

Re: [BVARC] Countdown to MSWE 2012

Actually, I have a friend stationed there and I asked him to do some research for me, however the chair persons settled on the fort and I was told not to continue my search into the base. My friend is still stationed there, so I can ask again if the committee would like me to. Seven Three,

Re: [BVARC] FW: 1x2 Calls

Here is the link that didn't make it into Tom's email http://www.radioqth.net/vanity/available/P12 Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Thu, Mar 5, 2015 at 9:05 AM, K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: FYI 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com

Re: [BVARC] MFJ 1795 for sale

Are you asking full price or frugal ham price? Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Fri, May 15, 2015 at 11:52 AM, Daniel Cruz via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: never used for sale...10/15/20/40M. if interested please let me know. Daniel Cruz K5CRZ

Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships weekend info?

Terry, BVARC does not attend the Battleship Texas during MSWE. BVARC is activating the Destroyer and Submarine which are located on Galveston Island. That being said, there are members of the Battleship Texas group who get this email so hopefully one of them will contact you. Seven Three,

[BVARC] Antennas Get No Respect - A Microwaves RF article

This link is to a short but enlightening article on the Microwaves and RF website. The article has some insightful information that reminded me that antenna design is an ongoing practice. And those who know it well could make a career of designing the antennas for the next new technology. Now all

Re: [BVARC] Jet stream

Can't email. Your spam blocker keeps shutting me down. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Fri, Jun 19, 2015 at 12:10 PM, GLEN JENKINS via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Yep I do want to get rid of it. Email if interested. Regards, Glen Jenkins Sent from my iPhone

Re: [BVARC] Jet stream 270

Are you getting rid of it? Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 1:05 PM, GLEN JENKINS via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: I have one and do not really like it. Audio volume is push button adjusted in steps and thus not easy to get it to an acceptable

Re: [BVARC] Skeeters

agreed. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Sun, May 31, 2015 at 1:39 AM, Dwayne Jones via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Let's try to go as a group. Dwayne KB5YTA On May 30, 2015 9:20 PM, K5IZO via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Yes Sent from my iPhone On May

Re: [BVARC] FD contact

My FD was even lighter than planned. I ended working late Friday and all day and most of the night Saturday. I finally made it home around 1130p Saturday night and set in to make some contacts. In total I worked 90 stations before collapsing Sunday morning around 330a. No contacts on Sunday. I

Re: [BVARC] Telfair

Depends on what the antenna system is made of. The right raw ingredients could be resinable, not sure about resonable though. HI HI As the old guys say (o: Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Tue, May 19, 2015 at 12:47 PM, n5xz via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: I don't

Re: [BVARC] [BVARC - Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club] Venue and Time for Bill Stone Celebration of Life

Thank you Rick. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Thu, Aug 20, 2015 at 9:42 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: *From:* Finby Rene'e Dizdiz [mailto:notification+kimjm...@facebookmail.com] *Sent:* Thursday, August 20, 2015 9:23 AM *Subject:* [BVARC -

Re: [BVARC] Pirate QSO Party

I sure hope my station is put back together in time for this one. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 5:38 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: For a little fun next month try the Pirate QSO party on Tuesday, September 22nd!

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: HMNS Behind-the-Scenes of National Weather Service - July 25

Seems pricey for a slideshow. I recall that it's free to go down and visit in person. One might have to call ahead. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 8:47 PM, Irv Smith via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: -- From:

Re: [BVARC] Dashboard Microphone Clip

FYI, those same hooks that Scott mentioned will fit perfectly into the standard mic holders. When I say standard, I mean the old style mic holder for the mic with the round post on the back. We had a mic change in my wife's truck from the old style mic to a mic with a loop at the top. The little

Re: [BVARC] Amateur Radio Parity Act

Thanks Ron, you saved me from having to look up that info. I also urge everyone, including all of you with towers to call. We need not only those immediately affected but also those not directly affected. In truth, this affects the entire amateur radio community. Therefore, everyone needs to

Re: [BVARC] Re-SEND Correction -- NVIS -- Near Vertical Incidence Skywave and the BVARC Rag Chew Net

Rick, I don't understand the chart. Is it the shaded area that encompasses each of the propagation types? If so, why doesn't the skyway extend to at least 28 Mhz? Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 10:03 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] NVIS -- Near Vertical Incidence Skywave and the BVARC Rag Chew Net

Rick, All of your images came through, however they were not stacked as I think you were trying to do. In stead they were all lined up. So the red line representing 3910 is actually at the end of the text, followed by a red arrow pointing at the text followed on the next line by a red oval which

Re: [BVARC] Re-SEND Correction -- NVIS -- Near Vertical Incidence Skywave and the BVARC Rag Chew Net

gt; *From:* BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Michael > Wrenn via BVARC > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 04, 2015 10:08 AM > *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> > *Cc:* Michael Wrenn <michael.k5...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* Re: [BVARC]

[BVARC] Balloons, Carrying Internet

Many of us are aware of the amateur radio balloons that are launched periodically. Carrying payloads such as data acquisition and APRS. Well, our internet overlords, Google, have a project in the works, designed to carry internet, via balloon, to the parts of the world that are still lacking the

Re: [BVARC] passwords for BVARC passwords

I think you meant to say that you need the passwords to two of the BVARC "Laptops". You probably need to contact Matt Tatro. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 7:41 PM, Bob Hawkins via BVARC wrote: > > There are two BVARC

Re: [BVARC] 13 Colonies event, etc.

Excellent advice Ron. Applies to life in general as well (o: Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Wed, Jul 8, 2015 at 10:01 AM, K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Rob, I am glad you enjoyed the 13 Colonies event. It is one of my favorites. Another great event

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: radios

I see that Bruce is still a stickler for the law, thanks for the useless info there Bruce! Randy, are these the same two radios that you had an issue with last year? More specifically, the exact same issue? Ron gave you some great info the last time Main Trading Co,'s web site states that the

Re: [BVARC] Route 66 on the Air

Congrats Ron. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Fri, Sep 18, 2015 at 3:03 PM, K5HM via BVARC wrote: > Finally after 5 year, got a clean sweep – All 21 stations > > > > 73, > > Ron, K5HM > > k5hm@gmail.com > > www.qrz.com/db/k5hm > > [image: ARRL

Re: [BVARC] Jerry's Tower and Antenna Raising PARTY

Jerry, No changes here. I'll see ya Saturday morning. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Wed, Nov 18, 2015 at 11:22 PM, GMuller885--- via BVARC wrote: > Thanks Mike > > Gerald Muller K9GEM > gmuller...@aol.com > > In a message dated 11/18/2015

[BVARC] HR 1301 Live Video

If you would like to watch politics in action as they discuss our HR 1301, Here is your link http://energycommerce.house.gov/hearing/legislative-hearing-four-communications-bills#video Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN ___ BVARC

Re: [BVARC] HR 1301 Live Video

d on. did they > say anything to support us or are we screwed again for another legislature? > > 73...bruce > > > On 1/12/2016 9:23 AM, Michael Wrenn via BVARC wrote: > > If you would like to watch politics in action as they discuss our HR 1301, > Here is your link &

Re: [BVARC] HR 1301 Live Video

l over. they had moved on. did they >> say anything to support us or are we screwed again for another legislature? >> >> 73...bruce >> >> >> On 1/12/2016 9:23 AM, Michael Wrenn via BVARC wrote: >> >> If you would like to watch politics in action as they dis

Re: [BVARC] HR 1301 Live Video

an 12, 2016 at 10:12 AM, Bruce <kk...@arrl.net> wrote: >> >>> i tuned in an hour late and it was all over. they had moved on. did they >>> say anything to support us or are we screwed again for another legislature? >>> >>> 73...bruce >>> >

[BVARC] A Generator For To Borrow?

Howdy E-Listers, I have an outdoor project this weekend out in the middle of a forest that is void of electrical outlets. Is there possibly anyone on the list who may have a generator that I could borrow for the weekend. Note that we will be operating power tools such as saws, drills and

Re: [BVARC] A Generator For To Borrow?

All, Thank you very much to all. A generator has been found. Seven Three, Michael - K5WRN http://www.qrz.com/db/K5WRN On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 2:09 PM, Michael Wrenn wrote: > Howdy E-Listers, > > I have an outdoor project this weekend out in the middle of a forest

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