Re: [BVARC] Saturday's Event: Military Cross Band Radio Test

2014-05-09 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Thanks John.  What bands or frequencies are they using or do you know? 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: K5IZO via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:05/09/2014 07:50 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo: Michael Wrenn

[BVARC] FW: Fwd: PARC Multiclub Tailgate

2014-05-15 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Guys as promised on the repeater here is the tailgate information for this weekend. 73 ... Scott KD5FB Scott Medbury From: jerry venable [mailto:n...@yahoo.com] Subject: Fw: Fwd: PARC Multiclub Tailgate QST, QST, QST It is time for the Pearland Amateur Radio Club (PARC)

[BVARC] W1AW/0 Missouri on now

2014-05-29 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
W1AW/0 portable Missouri is calling CQ on 7.205 now. 40 Meters 73 de Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury ARRL AMSAT #33657 B-VARC (Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club) 10-10 International #77047 Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 USA

Re: [BVARC] w1aw/5

2014-06-10 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
The only band I worked them on was 40 meters phone. Heard them on 160 meters and 80 meters. They were on 3780 and 3790 phone over the weekend. They not only had tough band conditions, but were very close for my cloud burner. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive

Re: [BVARC] KK5W Field Day Bonus Points

2014-06-13 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
I plan to try to complete at least one satellite QSO at field day. If Al N5afv is available I'm sure that it will happen. 73 Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Bill Stone via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] w1aw/kl7

2014-06-18 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
N5T was telling me they are operating from the Alaska super station contest station.They were awesome last night.Hope they keep it up. Hope to get at least one or 2 more bands.73 ... Scott KD5FBASent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: K5HM via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] 5' roof tripod - where to buy locally

2014-06-25 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Try Ralph' Electronic Supply on telephone road near Hobby. Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:06/25/2014 09:57 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo: 'Roy Storey'

[BVARC] Lessons learned by field day

2014-06-30 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Add to the list I am starting. Add to the list. 1. Most members will not be posting to the list server because why send a message when you are looking at the people for whom the message would otherwise be intended. 2. As W5RH would say... Ham radio is a journey not a destination.  3. Be as

Re: [BVARC] ARRL Centennial for tomorrow

2014-07-07 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Thanks Bruce! With the storms several of the 13 colonies this weekend we're tough for me. Ended up with 12. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Bruce via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:07/07/2014 08:42

Re: [BVARC] Do you have a Technician or higher class ham license? Big Al is dead meat!

2014-07-24 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
I should be there! 73 de Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury ARRL AMSAT #33657 B-VARC (Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club) 10-10 International #77047 Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 USA From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bruce via

[BVARC] For Sale Yaesu 736R

2014-07-28 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
This weekend I visited with K5GW who owns Texas Towers in Plano. He has been asked to sell a 736R (2meter/70cm) All Mode VHF/UHF rig for a friend who is now a silent key. The radio is absolutely pristine. It does not have the 6 meter or 220 modules. He is asking $599 for it and is offering a

Re: [BVARC] W1AW Portable Ops

2014-08-05 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Jonathan,I can tell you all about frustration getting a Q with W1AW/ wherever. Mostly the Pacific Northwest. I have an old TS440 with a home brew fan dipole at 15 feet.Only on HF since February I have worked them 88 times on phone only. It has been a challenge competing with Big Guns. My best luck

Re: [BVARC] N1MM vs. N3FJP for Rover Mode (was Re: N5XZ: 10-10 Summer Contest )

2014-08-07 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Allen, HMMM... I can see where this might be of benefit when operating satellite because we are often rovers. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net -Original Message- From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On

[BVARC] QRV on SO-50

2014-08-08 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
I will try to make several passes of SO-50 on Saturday from EL18. Leaving sunday. May get one in from San Jose Island. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Dinner before meeting tonight?

2014-08-14 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Sonic has cheeseburgers 1/2 price today.73 ... Scott KD5FBASent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: K5HM via BVARC Date:08/14/2014 13:28 (GMT-06:00) To: 'Allen N5XZ' ,'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'

Re: [BVARC] Battleship Missouri on the air

2014-08-23 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Correction, The Missouri is in Pearl for the event. Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Scott Medbury via BVARC Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 11:25 PM To: 'Bob Hawkins

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

2014-08-26 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Deed restrictions were the answer to the lack of zoning. They were predicted when I was taking urban planning to be abused by the authorities who imposed them because they answer to no one.  73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message

[BVARC] W1AW/7 OREGON

2014-09-03 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
W1AW/7 in Oregon is on 14.245 at 2257Z (5:57 Local) 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Route 66 on air event

2014-09-08 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
I stumbled on a couple on 15 meters. Have not heard TX. OK was on 75 meters, but too light for me.73. .. Scott KD5FBASent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: K5HM via BVARC Date:09/08/2014 09:20 (GMT-06:00) To:

[BVARC] W1AW/5 Texas 75 meters!

2014-09-15 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Big signal on 3.810 at 0258Z (9:58 local) 73 de Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury ARRL AMSAT #33657 B-VARC (Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club) 10-10 International #77047 Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 USA Centennial Sticker Decal web-03

Re: [BVARC] Wall Wart City

2014-09-16 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Glenn.. WB4KTF NEEDS a 16.4 volt @ 1.25amp Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Allen R. Brier via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:09/16/2014 20:43 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo:

[BVARC] W1AW/4 on 15 meters!

2014-09-21 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
W1AW/4 NC is on 21.302 at 8:30 local now! 73 de Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury ARRL AMSAT #33657 B-VARC (Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club) 10-10 International #77047 Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 USA Centennial Sticker Decal web-03

[BVARC] Skeeters

2014-09-29 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
If you won skeeters tickets and have not used them, call the box office. You may be able to trade for championship tickets for games tomorrow or Wednesday.   They are in the league championship series starting here tomorrow. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE

Re: [BVARC] Recommendation for TV antenna?

2014-10-03 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Rob, Radio Shack and others have some very good quality compact TV antennas that will fit the bill. They have one that looks like rabbit ears on a Vicks cough drop for indoor use. There are out door versions also that you could use that provide some gain also. 73 de Scott KD5FBA

Re: [BVARC] VHF simplex Local contest

2014-10-05 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
This is why it was a challenge. Most antenna systems are simple. Few arrays. Short distances. Lots of potential. Rome wasn't built in a day. I give Ron a lot of credit. What a fun start to what could easily be a Spring and Fall event. Above all it gets us involved. 73 Scott KD5FBA

[BVARC] W1AW/0 and W1AW/4

2014-10-07 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Both are on 40 meters right now at 03:37 . W1AW/4 on 7.276 W1AW/0 on 7.249 Both are easy pickings. Great signals. 73 Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net ___

Re: [BVARC] W1AW/8 West Virginia Schedule Starting on Tuesday

2014-10-19 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Here you go . http://www.w8tn.com/w1aw-8/index.php?date=2014-10-22 This is the Link. 73, Scott KD5FBA From: gmuller...@aol.com [mailto:gmuller...@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2014 10:37 AM To: smedb...@windstream.net Subject: Re: [BVARC] W1AW/8 West Virginia Schedule

Re: [BVARC] W1AW/8 West Virginia Schedule Starting on Tuesday

2014-10-19 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
P.M. Central Daylight Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes: My last remaining state 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm www.qrz.com/db/k5hm ARRL Logologo (2) From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Scott Medbury via BVARC Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2014

Re: [BVARC] Did you make at least 1 QSO during the TX QSO Party? It's not too late!

2014-10-20 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
I made about 50 or 60 QSO. My program will not make Cabrillo only adif. Will be happy to submit for club credit. 73... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: John Chauvin via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:10/20/2014

Re: [BVARC] arrl auction

2014-10-23 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
I think you need to bid on it and the Expert amp. Lol. 73 Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Bruce via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:10/23/2014 12:26 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo: Rick Hiller rhil...@sdicgm.com,BRAZOS

[BVARC] W1AW/8 West Virginia

2014-10-26 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
They are on 7.265 right now! Easy pickings. 6:55 PM Local time. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] CQ WW contest

2014-10-26 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
We can put her picture along with YY1YLY! I need to introduce her to my son. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Bill Stone via BVARC Sent: Sunday,

Re: [BVARC] arrl centenial

2014-10-27 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Right now they have me with 6147 points so it is not impossible.  I'm shooting for 7500 by the end of December. 73 ... scott kd5fba Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Bruce via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:10/27/2014 09:09

Re: [BVARC] arrl centenial

2014-10-27 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Thar is why i try to work them on multiple bands. I still need Delaware.  Going to try West Virginia tonight again. Got them on 40 last night. Then wait and wait for them to post.  73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message

[BVARC] W1AW/8 WV

2014-10-27 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
they are on 40 meters right now. 7.287 listening up 3. 73 Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] ARRL SS CW - N5XZ

2014-11-03 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Way to go Big Al!  I saw where several people had posted on the clusters. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:11/03/2014 03:28 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo:

[BVARC] South Texas Hamfest

2014-11-09 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
For those who were not able. This past weekend the SouthTexas Hamfest was held in Aransas Pass. This was the 2nd time that I have made the trek there. Last year they had a very disappointing turnout. This year was MUCH better. They had a number of vendors who made the trip including Houston

Re: [BVARC] Guy line anchors - Local source?

2014-11-20 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Light duty ones might be found at Ralph's Electronic Supply on Telephone road North of Airport. Heavier ones are used to tie down trailers and such. They should not need to have more than one flight on the auger. Do NOT use a screwdriver to screw it into the ground. Use a piece of #3 rebar

[BVARC] QRZ .... K5HM

2014-11-21 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Ron is famous. He is featured right now on QRZ. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] W1AW/3 Delaware

2014-11-29 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
They are on 12 meters NOW at 2:10PM local Lonely at 24.9615. !!! 73 Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

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

2014-11-30 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Yes I would say. Mine was actually a Rover. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Michael Wrenn via BVARC Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 7:43 PM To:

Re: [BVARC] K5WRN ARRL 10-Meter Contest

2014-12-14 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Very good Michael. I was not able to spend but a few minutes on the radio. Hence only 5 QSO. The band was full of signals. Early this morning Europe was everywhere and they were all that the East coast stations were working. 73 Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive

[BVARC] Antenna masts?

2014-12-16 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
does anybody know what an 80 foot flagpole I know of 9 that are coming down and going to be scrapped George R brown. 73 Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] eQSL + Contesting = Instant Gratification

2014-12-17 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Agreed!  I look at it as therapy. An escape from some of the unpleasant aspects of that which touches us all providing a form of fellowship that many other activities can only briefly provide.  The friendships it provides are often lifelong and bridge time and space. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA

Re: [BVARC] ARRL Centennial

2014-12-31 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Very good Bruce! I thought that I did well considering I was barefoot using my TS440 and a homebrew fan dipole that is only at about 15 feet. The wire went up on February 1st with AL-mer, N5XZ, being my first contact on HF. Ended up with WAS on phone across 10, 12, 15, 20 and 40 meters with W1AW

[BVARC] Centennial QSO Deadline Extended

2015-01-19 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
The deadline for submitting QSOs to LoTW has been extended thru at least January 22nd. So it is NOT too late for some of you who have not yet submitted your log to LoTW. Hope that this helps. 73. . Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX

Re: [BVARC] Frosty -- K5LBU -- Status

2015-02-11 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Thanks Rick! Like many more, Frosty has been in my thoughts and prayers.  73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Rick Hiller via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:02/11/2015 14:38 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo: 'BRAZOS

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

2015-02-16 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
May 30 it is.  73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Michael Wrenn via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:02/16/2015 10:31 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo: andrew.macallis...@emerson.com,BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

Re: [BVARC] FW: [tdxs-list] Isla del Coco DXpedition progress

2015-02-16 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
When is St Barts supposed to be active?Fun fun fun73 Scott KD5FBASent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: K5HM via BVARC Date:02/16/2015 11:23 (GMT-06:00) To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Subject: [BVARC] FW:

[BVARC] Ham Radio Night at the Sugar Land Skeeters

2015-02-12 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
I am trying to plan a HAM RADIO NIGHT at the Sugar Land Skeeters and need your input. Please Answer the following: . Please respond to the group or my personal email address. I would appreciate your thoughts. . Would you prefer a Friday or Saturday Evening?

Re: [BVARC] Cocos Island

2015-02-19 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Way to go Bill and Norma! I'll see if I can hear them when I get home.  73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Bill Stone via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:02/19/2015 14:21 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo:

[BVARC] Split

2015-02-17 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Rob, I, as a new-by to HF figured it out. Try this. As long as you have Dual VFO it is a piece of cake. Set the radio to a frequency on A. Then push A=B. Then A/B. This will swap from A to B and when pushed again it will go back. If the other station is listening up 5 then

Re: [BVARC] K1N Navassa Press Release - for immediate publication

2015-01-24 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
I just visited the http://www.navassadx.com/ web site and the DXpedition has departed the Bahamas and is underway. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net -Original Message- From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org]

Re: [BVARC] Fw: DXCC Application delays

2015-01-26 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
You , me and a lot of others!  Maybe our LoTW expert can shed light on it? 73 Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: K5HM via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:01/26/2015 14:04 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo: 'Bill Stone'

[BVARC] Confirmed.

2015-02-13 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
It is confirmed!  The Sugar Land Skeeters will be at the Greater Houston Hamfest! The Mascot will be there too! 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] A dog named Hope

2015-02-10 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Need a home for a sweet loving Schnauzer mix dog named Hope. 3 years old housebroken spade female. Hope is looking for a good home preferably with a child or older adult who will love her and play with her. Friend thought she had found someone to take care of her and they dumped her. The

Re: [BVARC] 2014 Newsletter Series on SWR -- The Radio Hotel -- adjunct info

2015-02-12 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Rick, I for one consider you and many others to be a valuable resource whose knowledge and opinion I respect.  In Bvarc you are like EF HUTTON.  73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Rick Hiller via BVARC

[BVARC] Adopt Hope the dog

2015-02-13 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
. I thought I would pass along some more information for you and any others who might be interested in Hope, the little dog that I sent emails about the other day. Well, the friend still has the dog. Let me tell you a LOT more about Hope and her rescuer. She is my son's next door

[BVARC] A firm date for Ham Radio in the Ball Park

2015-02-13 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
It seems that we have a firm date of May 30 for Ham Radio in the Ball Park, Constellation Field, Home of the Sugar Land Skeeters. I would like to send an invitation to ALL area Ham Radio Clubs and Ham Radio operators. I am working on pricing ($8.00 to $12.00) per ticket. Hopefully I can work

Re: [BVARC] Cocos Island soon on air

2015-02-15 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
If I can work Costa Rica with my dipole maybe I stand a chance to work Cocos Island. I hope I hope. What bands so they plan to operate and how long will they be there? 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net

Re: [BVARC] cocos i

2015-02-20 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
I understand and i appreciate it when they transmit in Extra and listen in the General. Much of any fault is with the lids in the General portion who do not seem to be able to act civilized and listen before piling on. Not everyone is able to operate with a beam or a gallon or more. We use what is

Re: [BVARC] E30FB - Eritrea

2015-03-16 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Thanks Ron.Perhaps I can listen for tham again this afternoon if i get home early enough.Guess I need to check the clusters.Have heard 9q0hq and it has been a lidfest much of the time.73 ... Scott KD5FBASent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: K5HM via

Re: [BVARC] Fw: Eritrea

2015-03-16 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Cookie, I can only hope to catch him after work today. Thanks for the update. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: WILLIS COOKE via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org /divdivDate:03/16/2015 13:24 (GMT-06:00) /divdivTo:

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

2015-03-12 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Ate at Hogs and Chicks in Missouri City a while back and food was good. .  If they look for a bike tell them your is a Huffy. 73... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Roy Storey via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org

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

2015-03-30 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Truly sad Rick. Anyone who knows you also knows you price things very reasonably and generally hold hams in high regard. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Rick Hiller via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Countdown to MSWE 2012

2015-03-04 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
And my rv is a Radio Flyer with a tent over it.73 ... Scott KD5FBASent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Travis Burgess via BVARC Date:03/04/2015 15:51 (GMT-06:00) To: Mike Hardwick ,bvarc@bvarc.org Subject: Re:

Re: [BVARC] Cocos

2015-02-20 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Hope you made it Jerry! 73 ... Scott Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Gmuller885 via BVARC Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 5:02 PM To: Bill Stone; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR

Re: [BVARC] CQ Serenade

2015-02-23 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Thanks Ron!73 ... Scott KD5FBASent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: K5HM via BVARC Date:02/23/2015 17:45 (GMT-06:00) To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Subject: [BVARC] CQ Serenade

Re: [BVARC] Future of Contesting

2015-02-26 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
I'm for it as long as my garage door doesn't go up or down on transmit or change the tv channel my wife is watching. Though letting the dog out is ok. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: GMuller885--- via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] cocos i

2015-02-20 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Ah yes in the extra class portion of the band. They seem to have an allergy to the general portions. I have heard them on 15, 20, and 40. All in the extra. On 10 when l have heard them it is a lidfest or they are only listening for EU or JA. If i get them fine otherwise I will listen elsewhere

Re: [BVARC] Cocos

2015-02-20 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Very good Bill!  Cudos to Norma! Work keeps getting in the way of DX. One of these days I have to get my priorities straight. Have to study for Extra as well. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Bill Stone via

[BVARC] SKEETERS at HAMFEST

2015-03-25 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
The SKEETERS will be at their table about 9AM due to obligations at youth baseball games. They will be bringing goodies to give away including Ticket Vouchers. SWATSON should arrive about 11AM. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941

[BVARC] HAM RADIO NIGHT AT THE SKEETERS - May 30

2015-04-23 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
HAM RADIO NIGHT AT THE SKEETERS is getting closer. I have until April 30 to give the Skeeters a final ticket count in order to be seated as a group. MAY 30th is the game date ... GAME TIME is 7:05PM LIVE entertainment will be performing before and during the game. Ticket Price is $12.00

[BVARC] Skeeters Ticket list

2015-04-29 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Hi! Here is a list of those who I have on the list for tickets to the Skeeters game on May 30th so far. Please check to see it I need to adjust the number of tickets wanted so that I can let the tickets sales office know tomorrow. If you are NOT on the list and would like to be please

[BVARC] Skeeters Tickets - Only a few available until Tuesday Evening

2015-05-04 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
I have a few tickets that have been made available for the May 30 game that were reserved by people who have cancelled that all I have to do is change the name that I have if anyone is interested. Please let me know before 7PM on Tuesday. 73 Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802

[BVARC] Final Skeeters Ticket List

2015-05-10 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Here is final list of ticketholders. I may have 2 more tickets available at the May Bvarc general meeting. I have to pay for all tickets this week, so if you have not already paid me, please do so as soon as possible. The list of paid is NOT on this list, but you should know who you are as I

[BVARC] Skeeter's Night

2015-06-02 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
It is official.. The Skeeters have us a firm make-up date of August 8th. Tickets should be available at the June and July meetings. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] To all TOP CW OPS

2015-06-20 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Allen, I will definitely be there to operate SSB and help operate with GOTA. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC Sent:

[BVARC] Skeeters Tickets

2015-06-20 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
I have acquired 5 more tickets to our event on August 8 for anyone who is interested. Two Pairs and one single. They are $12.00 each if you are interested. If you have not picked up your replacement tickets, I will have them at Field Day. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury

Re: [BVARC] BVARC / TDXS FD needs a tribander tomorrow

2015-06-26 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Check with Pat about his spider beam. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of n5xz via BVARC Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 8:28 PM To: BVARC Reflector; TDXS

[BVARC] Skeeters

2015-06-14 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
They won today and are now in first place. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Skeeters Night

2015-06-01 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Thanks Jack. I think the consensus is August 8. Primarily because of vacation planning. To do it, I will need everyone to get their tickets to me so that we can do the trade. Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net

[BVARC] Skeeters

2015-05-30 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Rain out! You can trade your tickets for any available date! Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] Skeeter's

2015-05-30 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
In a rain delay. Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] Skeeters Night

2015-05-31 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
If we want to reschedule our night at the Skeeters on a Saturday, here are our choices up through the end of August. June 13 June 27 - Field Day July 11 July 27 - Texas City Hamfest August 8 August 22 Sept 5 - Labor Day Weekend Sept 19 - Last weekend of regular season My personal

Re: [BVARC] Skeeters Night

2015-05-31 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
, K5IZO via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: I vote July 11 or Aug 8 Sent from my iPhone On May 31, 2015, at 6:22 AM, Scott Medbury via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: image001.gif If we want to reschedule our night at the Skeeters on a Saturday, here are our choices up through the end of August

Re: [BVARC] 'split' question

2015-05-25 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Rob, Yes! It takes a little practice, but for DX in particular is helpful. Set your transmit frequency to his listening frequency and then listen on his transmit frequency. This helps prevent hearing a pileup on his transmit frequency. This will also allow him to sometimes transmit in the

Re: [BVARC] Looking for coax

2015-05-25 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
I agree. Had I known that someone needed some, then I could have brought some back from HRO this weekend. I visited with them and Texas Towers on Saturday. A VERY nice store and every radio that they sell is set up and ready too operate. Easy to get to also. 73 Scott KD5FBA

[BVARC] TOMORROW IS THE NIGHT!!! Ham Radio Night at the Skeeters!

2015-08-07 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Don't forget that Ham Radio Night at the Skeeters is tomorrow (Saturday) evening. Gates open at 5PM with first pitch at 6:05PM It is also AM night, Star Wars night and Backpack give-a-way to the first 1000 or so inside. A bonus for anyone who does not have a ticket Two more

Re: [BVARC] Navajo Code talkers from WWII on the air

2015-08-19 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Worked them last year and got their nice qsl. Very nice. 73... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID On Aug 15, 2015 8:05 AM, Robert White via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: The last of the living Navajo Code talkers from WWII are on the air this morning in Arizona! Living

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] FW: William D. Stone, WS5H - SK

2015-08-02 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Looking at my QSL cards, Bill's QSO with me on February 02. 2014, was the 2nd day I was on HF. I am glad to have had him as a friend. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX 77498-1941 smedb...@windstream.net From: BVARC

Re: [BVARC] William D. Stone, WS5H - SK

2015-07-31 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
A truly sad day but a blessing that his pain is over. As soon as you find out something I'm sure that you will share with us all. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID On Jul 31, 2015 12:55 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: William (Bill) D. Stone,

[BVARC] SKeeters August 8th

2015-07-28 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
As the August 8th date approaches, I have several people who have not indicated if they still want tickets and I also have one pair of tickets that are available if someone wants them. I am holding one or more tickets for the following: Allen Briar - N5XZ Steve Gove - KF5LVG * Travis

Re: [BVARC] Ham Radio Night

2015-08-11 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
] On Behalf Of Scott Medbury via BVARC Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 9:10 PM To: bvarc@bvarc org Cc: Scott Medbury Subject: Re: [BVARC] Pirate QSO Party A YL with the call W6RRR runs this 3 hour contest. Last year it was lots of fun. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G

[BVARC] Pirate QSO Party

2015-08-10 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
For a little fun next month try the Pirate QSO party on Tuesday, September 22nd! http://pirateqsoparty.weebly.com/ A contest for the non-contester. Very light hearted and only a few hours. ARRR 73 Scott KD5FBA Scott Medbury 16802 Aprilmont Drive Sugar Land, TX

Re: [BVARC] Pirate QSO Party

2015-08-10 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
/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!   http://pirateqsoparty.weebly.com/   A contest for the non-contester. Very light hearted and only a few hours

Re: [BVARC] WS5H Video

2015-08-10 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Yes it is. Thanks Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID On Aug 10, 2015 8:57 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Have a look at this 2 min video.  It has sound, but watching it without sound is quite reflective.  

Re: [BVARC] Ham Radio Night at the Skeeters

2015-07-17 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
Sold! Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID On Jul 17, 2015 8:19 AM, Arthur Caprio via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Scott I can use (1) more a lady friend said she would go? On Fri, 7/17/15, Scott Medbury via BVARC bvarc

[BVARC] Ham Radio Night at the Skeeters

2015-07-17 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
I currently have a ticket or tickets for the following people who have not picked them up. The August 8th game is Star Wars Night and Backpack giveaway. Should be a BIG crowd. This is the make-up game for the rain-out that we had in May. John - K5LKJ Mike Baldry - KG5BEK Jeff Walter -

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] N5XZ concrete pour

2015-07-20 Thread Scott Medbury via BVARC
The frogs or toads will help your signal make jumps over the big ponds. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID On Jul 17, 2015 7:32 PM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: I dropped in a P5/4L4FN card, the traditional JT card, and an assortment of cards

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