Re: [BVARC] MSWE

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

The BVARC operation has been delayed for a few hours while a line of 
thunderstorms passes across Galveston island. We'll likely be operational 
towards noontime.

73
Mark
K5MGJ 

> On Jun 4, 2016, at 8:12 AM, Scott Medbury via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Listen for the HL Huntley on 20m. This memorial station commemorates a civil 
> war submarine. Google the name. This is the first year that they are 
> participating.
> 
> 73  Scott KD5FBA
> 
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[BVARC] Canaceled for the weekend due to weather and flooding - Re: MSWE

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Many of the Galveston streets, accessing the park, are flooded. The rain is 
expected to continue along I-45 through to 3 pm today. So please don't attempt 
to drive down due to these hazardous conditions.
73MarkK5MGJ


  From: Mark Janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: Mark Janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>
 Sent: Saturday, June 4, 2016 8:24 AM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] MSWE
   
The BVARC operation has been delayed for a few hours while a line of 
thunderstorms passes across Galveston island. We'll likely be operational 
towards noontime.
73MarkK5MGJ 
On Jun 4, 2016, at 8:12 AM, Scott Medbury via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


Listen for the HL Huntley on 20m. This memorial station commemorates a civil 
war submarine. Google the name. This is the first year that they are 
participating.
73  Scott KD5FBA 
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

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Re: [BVARC] MSWE

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

Check out 14,260 or 14,039

> On Jun 4, 2016, at 9:32 AM, Keith Dutson via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
> 
> Mark,
>  
> Do you know the frequency?
>  
> 73, Keith NM5G
>  
> From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Mark Janzer via 
> BVARC
> Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2016 8:24 AM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org>
> Cc: Mark Janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] MSWE
>  
> The BVARC operation has been delayed for a few hours while a line of 
> thunderstorms passes across Galveston island. We'll likely be operational 
> towards noontime.
>  
> 73
> Mark
> K5MGJ 
> 
> On Jun 4, 2016, at 8:12 AM, Scott Medbury via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
> 
> Listen for the HL Huntley on 20m. This memorial station commemorates a civil 
> war submarine. Google the name. This is the first year that they are 
> participating.
>  
> 73  Scott KD5FBA
>  
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID
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Re: [BVARC] Cancelled for the weekend due to weather and flooding - Re: MSWE

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Excuse me for misspelling cancelled.

  From: mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
 Sent: Saturday, June 4, 2016 9:38 AM
 Subject: Canaceled for the weekend due to weather and flooding - Re: [BVARC] 
MSWE
   
Many of the Galveston streets, accessing the park, are flooded. The rain is 
expected to continue along I-45 through to 3 pm today. So please don't attempt 
to drive down due to these hazardous conditions.
73MarkK5MGJ


  From: Mark Janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: Mark Janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>
 Sent: Saturday, June 4, 2016 8:24 AM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] MSWE
  
The BVARC operation has been delayed for a few hours while a line of 
thunderstorms passes across Galveston island. We'll likely be operational 
towards noontime.
73MarkK5MGJ 
On Jun 4, 2016, at 8:12 AM, Scott Medbury via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


Listen for the HL Huntley on 20m. This memorial station commemorates a civil 
war submarine. Google the name. This is the first year that they are 
participating.
73  Scott KD5FBA 
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

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Re: [BVARC] Cancelled for the weekend due to weather and flooding - Re: MSWE

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

It is canceled for the weekend. We expect rain tomorrow as well.

Thanks!

> On Jun 4, 2016, at 9:57 AM, Larry Martin <larry...@aol.com> wrote:
> 
> Mark
> 
> I started to head down there at 6 this morning but saw the radar and did not 
> attempt. My son lives on the island and he called and said he can't go 
> anywhere because of flooding. Are you planing to resume if weather improves? 
> The weather is not bad at my house -I live by M5MT near the med center.
> 
> 
> 
> Larry Martin - K5EAR
>  713-825-8015 cell
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-
> From: mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org>
> Cc: mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>
> Sent: Sat, Jun 4, 2016 9:42 am
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Cancelled for the weekend due to weather and flooding - 
> Re: MSWE
> 
> Excuse me for misspelling cancelled.
> 
> From: mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
> Sent: Saturday, June 4, 2016 9:38 AM
> Subject: Canaceled for the weekend due to weather and flooding - Re: [BVARC] 
> MSWE
> 
> Many of the Galveston streets, accessing the park, are flooded. The rain is 
> expected to continue along I-45 through to 3 pm today. So please don't 
> attempt to drive down due to these hazardous conditions.
> 
> 73
> Mark
> K5MGJ
> 
> 
> From: Mark Janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
> Cc: Mark Janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>
> Sent: Saturday, June 4, 2016 8:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] MSWE
> 
> The BVARC operation has been delayed for a few hours while a line of 
> thunderstorms passes across Galveston island. We'll likely be operational 
> towards noontime.
> 
> 73
> Mark
> K5MGJ 
> 
> On Jun 4, 2016, at 8:12 AM, Scott Medbury via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
> 
> Listen for the HL Huntley on 20m. This memorial station commemorates a civil 
> war submarine. Google the name. This is the first year that they are 
> participating.
> 
> 73  Scott KD5FBA
> 
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID
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Re: [BVARC] MSWE

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Here's the, almost, last call for members wishing to attend the Museum Ships 
Weekend at Seawolf Park this Saturday and Sunday.
I'm turning in the list of those members that have expressed interest in 
attending, to the park, for passage at the gate.
A separate email is being sent to those members who are on the list.
73MarkK5MGJ
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Re: [BVARC] MSWE

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Here's another notice to let me know if you are coming out to Museum Ships 
weekend June 3-5.See earlier email below.
I've had several replies and will be updating and sending out a list of times 
and participants in the next few days. Presently it appears that most are only 
interested in coming out Saturday.
Thanks,MarkK5MGJ

  From: mark janzer 
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: Travis Burgess 
 Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 11:30 AM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] MSWE
   
Yes, I'd planned to get an email out today, to wit:
I'm breaking out operations shifts for the following times (see below), to 
gauge who can participate and when.There will be two stations, one HF (either 
SSB or CW) and another station either on 10m or HF (if another antenna is 
rigged, I'm working on that).
Please email me back (name and call) with your commitment to operate during one 
(or more) of the following shifts:
7pm (Friday) - 3am (Sat)3am (Sat) - 9am (Sat)9am (Sat) - 3pm (Sat)3pm (Sat) - 
9pm (Sat)9pm (Sat) - 3am (Sun)3am (Sun) - 9am (Sun)9am (Sun) - 3pm (Sun)3pm 
(Sun) - 7pm (Sun) includes take down.
>From your commitment I'll work up a list for the park so you can enter.
73MarkK5MGJ

  From: Travis Burgess via BVARC 
 To: "bvarc@bvarc.org"  
Cc: Travis Burgess 
 Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 8:24 AM
 Subject: [BVARC] MSWE
  
 #yiv7051051225 #yiv7051051225 -- P 
{margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}#yiv7051051225 Any new information on MSWE?
TravisK5HTB
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[BVARC] Dinner before meeting

[mark janzer via BVARC]

I'll suggest the Live Oak Grill12935 Dairy Ashford Rd.
73MarkK5MGJ
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Re: [BVARC] MSWE

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Yes, I'd planned to get an email out today, to wit:
I'm breaking out operations shifts for the following times (see below), to 
gauge who can participate and when.There will be two stations, one HF (either 
SSB or CW) and another station either on 10m or HF (if another antenna is 
rigged, I'm working on that).
Please email me back (name and call) with your commitment to operate during one 
(or more) of the following shifts:
7pm (Friday) - 3am (Sat)3am (Sat) - 9am (Sat)9am (Sat) - 3pm (Sat)3pm (Sat) - 
9pm (Sat)9pm (Sat) - 3am (Sun)3am (Sun) - 9am (Sun)9am (Sun) - 3pm (Sun)3pm 
(Sun) - 7pm (Sun) includes take down.
>From your commitment I'll work up a list for the park so you can enter.
73MarkK5MGJ

  From: Travis Burgess via BVARC 
 To: "bvarc@bvarc.org"  
Cc: Travis Burgess 
 Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 8:24 AM
 Subject: [BVARC] MSWE
   
 Any new information on 
MSWE?
TravisK5HTB
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Re: [BVARC] Dinner before meeting

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

Sounds good to me.

73
K5MGJ

> On May 12, 2016, at 5:13 PM, n5xz via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> How 'bout we meet at Panda Gardens  1043 Eldridge Rd @6:30 pm?
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
> 
> 
>  Original message 
> From: K5HM  
> Date: 05/12/2016 12:32 PM (GMT-06:00) 
> To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'  
> Cc: 'n5xz'  
> Subject: RE: [BVARC] Dinner before meeting 
> 
> Don’t know but if you find out, let me know.pls.
> 
>  
> 
> 73,
> 
> Ron, K5HM
> 
> k5hm@gmail.com
> 
> www.qrz.com/db/k5hm
> 
> 
> 
> Excelsior!
> 
>  
> 
> From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of n5xz via BVARC
> Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 8:22 AM
> To: BVARC Reflector 
> Cc: n5xz 
> Subject: [BVARC] Dinner before meeting
> 
>  
> 
> When/where are people eating before the meeting tonight? 
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
> 
> 
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[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend – MARK YOUR CALENDAR! June 3-5

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Museum Ships Weekend – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
 

Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club will be holding their annual Museum Ships 
Weekend event Friday June 3rd (7 pm) through Sunday the 5th (7 pm) at Seawolf 
Park and at/on the USS Stewart (destroyer escort) and the USS Cavalla 
(submarine). Museum Ships Weekend, MSW, is an annual amateur radio in which ham 
radio operators operate retired maritime vessels, both military and commercial, 
from all over the world, to enable the amateur community, at large, the 
opportunity to contact these historic museum entities and receive written 
confirmation of the contact. Maritime museums, maritime memorials, historic 
aircraft, and other appropriate entities also participate. Many, if not most of 
the ships participating in MSW have an active and ongoing relationship with an 
amateur radio club or group.

Information on the Undersea Warfare Center is here:
http://www.americanunderseawarfarecenter.com/

Information on Seawolf Park is here:
http://www.galveston.com/seawolfpark/

More details on BVARC's use of the park (entry, location) will follow.

Information about the “global” operating event is here:
http://www.nj2bb.org/museum/
 

This e-mail is being sent to the BVARC members to determine the availability of 
operators, the block of operating hours, the number of attendees, the radio 
equipment that will brought, as well as the number of heads for meals. 

Send an email to k5...@yahoo.com
 
Equipment Needed:Generators
Popup canopies
Folding Chairs
Coolers
Extension Cords 

Meal Times – (Please RSVP which meals you will be present for)

Friday Night  
Saturday Morning
Saturday Noon
Saturday Evening
Sunday Morning
Sunday Noon

When you come out to Seawolf Park, please make sure you bring the following:

Mosquito Spray
Some type of hat
Sun Screen
Water
Small First Aid Kit

Hope to see everyone at MSW 2016!

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Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend – MARK YOUR CALENDAR! June 3-5

[mark janzer via BVARC]

We've met with the park and the UWC, and we're welcome to come back. We've 
still a variety of details to work out, so stay tuned.
Meanwhile, let us know level of involvement, hours available, equipment to 
bring, etc. offline. The past need not be discussed on the email thread, the 
past is past. We're out to have a fun event, to the mutual benefit of the park 
and the UWC.
73MarkK5MGJ
  From: Travis Burgess <k5...@outlook.com>
 To: mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
<bvarc@bvarc.org> 
 Sent: Sunday, May 1, 2016 7:47 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend – MARK YOUR CALENDAR! June 3-5
   
#yiv9385359735 #yiv9385359735 -- P 
{margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}#yiv9385359735 

I thought hams were not welcome at Seawolf Park since the Chief of Boat was 
fired from the staff.
TravisK5HTB
From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> on behalf of mark janzer via BVARC 
<bvarc@bvarc.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 1, 2016 6:51 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: mark janzer
Subject: [BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend – MARK YOUR CALENDAR! June 3-5 Museum 
Ships Weekend – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
 

Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club will be holding their annual Museum Ships 
Weekend event Friday June 3rd (7 pm) through Sunday the 5th (7 pm) at Seawolf 
Park and at/on the USS Stewart (destroyer escort) and the USS Cavalla 
(submarine). Museum Ships Weekend, MSW, is an annual amateur radio in which ham 
radio operators operate retired maritime vessels, both military and commercial, 
from all over the world, to enable the amateur community, at large, the 
opportunity to contact these historic museum entities and receive written 
confirmation of the contact. Maritime museums, maritime memorials, historic 
aircraft, and other appropriate entities also participate. Many, if not most of 
the ships participating in MSW have an active and ongoing relationship with an 
amateur radio club or group.

Information on the Undersea Warfare Center is here:
http://www.americanunderseawarfarecenter.com/

Information on Seawolf Park is here:
http://www.galveston.com/seawolfpark/

More details on BVARC's use of the park (entry, location) will follow.

Information about the “global” operating event is here:
http://www.nj2bb.org/museum/
 

This e-mail is being sent to the BVARC members to determine the availability of 
operators, the block of operating hours, the number of attendees, the radio 
equipment that will brought, as well as the number of heads for meals. 

Send an email to k5...@yahoo.com
 
Equipment Needed:
|  | American Undersea Warfare Centerwww.americanunderseawarfarecenter.comLast 
weekend, the American Undersea Warfare Center hosted Boy Scout Troop 1288 for a 
sleepover education program. Troop 1288 is from Katy, Texas. |


Generators
Popup canopies
Folding Chairs
Coolers
Extension Cords 

Meal Times – (Please RSVP which meals you will be present for)

Friday Night  
Saturday Morning
Saturday Noon
Saturday Evening
Sunday Morning
Sunday Noon

When you come out to Seawolf Park, please make sure you bring the following:

Mosquito Spray
Some type of hat
Sun Screen
Water
Small First Aid Kit

Hope to see everyone at MSW 2016!

BVARC MSW Organizers



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Re: [BVARC] Slightly Off Topic - SHTF - Water Budget - source of inexpensive jugs

[mark janzer via BVARC]

As a civil engineer, I feel obligated to chime in on this:
1. Many MUD districts and regional Cities, after TS Allison and Hurricane Ike, 
used recovery money to obtain and maintain portable emergency pumps and 
portable generators (by acquisition or contract), so as not to disrupt service 
for too long a period after a major storm event. 2. Grey water (no fecal 
content) is either dishwater or treated effluent (from a wastewater plant, 
WWTP).3. Many public golf courses are irrigated by treated effluent.4. Don't 
tap into purple colored pipe for a potable water source, it's distributed grey 
water.5. We're drinking and bathing in recycled water from the upper watersheds 
that include the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.6. All the urban bayous in our 
area have water flowing in them during even the worst drought, this water is 
treated effluent from upstream WWTP's.7. This subject is way off topic, water 
and electronics don't mix well.
Respectfully submitted,MarkK5MGJ

  From: WILLIS COOKE via BVARC 
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: WILLIS COOKE ; DAVID M GRAY JR ; Rick 
Hiller ; "jkli...@comcast.net" 
 Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 4:40 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] Slightly Off Topic - SHTF - Water Budget - source of 
inexpensive jugs
   
I think that grey-water is the polite term for dish water, but black-water is 
the polite term for the rest of it.
Cookie

  From: Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: Rick Hiller ; DAVID M GRAY JR ; 
jkli...@comcast.net
 Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 3:48 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] Slightly Off Topic - SHTF - Water Budget - source of 
inexpensive jugs
  
I wonder what the impolite term for grey water is? 

Sent from my eye doo hickey
On Jul 17, 2016, at 3:21 PM, Jon Livingston kb0mnm via BVARC  
wrote:


Folks, 
  I think that it is safe to say that as men and usually of a 'boy scout 
mentality' that most ( not all ) are interested in 'survivalism' or being 
prepared. Ditto the ladies.That said, give a little thought to what happens to 
the other end of the water situation. The polite term for used water that can 
still have use is 'Gray-water", meaning that it might be suitable for watering 
plants- yet cannot be relied upon to be safe for drinking (potable).  If you 
have thoughts about saving water that could be processed by distillation ( 
solar still, etc. ), consider cleaning and hanging on to the bottles which 
contain:Kitty Litter ( rinse well ), Bottled juice, etc. especially if these 
can be kept out of the sun- Algae forms w/o dillute bleach or other chemicals.
on a separate note, only related to a recent repeater conversation:Why are we 
not sending folks to Mars?The answer is pretty simple: propulsion and life 
support. Visit the NASA educational facility nearby and they will tell you 
about both.Propulsion: They are working on ways to avoid previously used and 
inefficient systems. Ion-propulsion will probably be a candidate. The fuels 
previously used would have to be available in quantities greater than what the 
earth could hold ( let alone provide ) if used in the way done before. The big 
problem is that the weight of the fuel carried gets greater and greater for 
larger 'payloads', problematic -particularly when breaking the earth's 
gravity.Life Support: While we can support 'rebreathing' ( re-use of oxygen by 
recycling carbon dioxide chemically ), the process would have to be much more 
reliable before any one person would consider risking the use of re-breathing 
for a number of years. Our rockets ( now) are fast, yet Mars is far away. Same 
for water and food.
73 de KB0MNM- Jon- back to looking for work I want to survive also...

From: "DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC" 
To: "BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB" 
Cc: "DAVID M GRAY JR" 
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 11:55:17 AM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Slightly Off Topic - SHTF - Water Budget - source of 
inexpensive barrels

Tractor Supply has a nice 500 gal poly tank for water. I explored the idea of 
keeping kerosene for cooking but charcoal smells a lot better.  Canned goods go 
out of date pretty fast; dry beans,rice last a long time if you can keep bugs 
and critters away.
  David, K5HEC
Sent from my iPad
On Jul 17, 2016, at 11:20 AM, Bill Crowell, N4HPG via BVARC  
wrote:


All,
When we do our disaster planning, we’re pretty good about having a power budget 
for radios. We might have a food budget, but few have a reasonable water 
budget. How many days can you go without municipal water?
If your SHTF plan involves a lot of dried rice and beans, you need even MORE 
water.
The municipal water for our neighborhood is supplied by a pumping station on 
FM518 with a ground-mounted electric pump. If that pump 

[BVARC] AES going out of business

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 This is the first radio store (in Milwaukee on Fond du Lac Ave. ) I walked 
into with my dad, when he was looking for a newfangled SSB rig, in 1966.
CQ Newsroom: Amateur Electronic Supply (AES) Going Out of Business

  
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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [QRPadillos] Henry Schnieder W5HNS SK

[mark janzer via BVARC]

That is truly sad news. He was a mainstay on the QRP Fox Hunts, even through 
this past winter.
73 OM
MarkK5MGJ

  From: Kirk Kendrick via BVARC 
 To: hqrp-requ...@stevens.com; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
 
Cc: Kirk Kendrick 
 Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2016 1:54 PM
 Subject: [BVARC] Fwd: [QRPadillos] Henry Schnieder W5HNS SK
   

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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Waiting in rabid anticipation for BWS experimentation. Broadband over Wet 
Strings.
MarkK5MGJ

  From: K5HM via BVARC 
 To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' ; 'John Chauvin' 
; 'Robie Elms' ; 'TDXS List' 
 
Cc: K5HM ; 'Chris Boone' 
 Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:42 AM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines
   
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http://www.arrl.org/news/at-t-s-new-airgig-not-your-father-s-bpl       73,Ron, 
k5hmk5hm@gmail.comwww.qrz.com/db/k5hm    Excelsior!  From: BVARC 
[mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Chris Boone via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:30 AM
To: John Chauvin ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
; Robie Elms ; TDXS List 

Cc: Chris Boone 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines  Not the same…it 
will not be using HF-UHF but rather m/w freqs…  ChrisWB5ITT  From: BVARC 
[mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of John Chauvin via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:22 AM
To: Robie Elms ; TDXS List ; BRAZOS 
VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: John Chauvin 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines  Oh God, here we go 
again.    From: Robie Elms 
To: TDXS List  
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:10 AM
Subject: [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines  All,  I read this article a few 
hours ago.  It describes AT's plans to test/implement a gigabit internet 
system over power lines.  Anyone heard of this?  I wonder if there are any 
HF/VHF/UHF noise implications.  
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2017/01/31/t-plans-deliver-fast-internet-over-power-poles/97260568/
  Robie - AJ4F
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Re: [BVARC] Looking for a Net control for Tonight Feb 6

[mark janzer via BVARC]

YL KF5FLZ, Julie, is willing to step up to the plate, for this evening.
73Mark K5MGJ

  From: Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 To: bvarc@bvarc.org 
Cc: Rick Hiller 
 Sent: Monday, February 6, 2017 1:37 PM
 Subject: [BVARC] Looking for a Net control for Tonight Feb 6
   


 Note to 
all BVARC’ers or non-BVARC’ers……..    Dave, EKW, will not be able to do his 
normal first Monday , Monday Night Net tonight    Would anyone like to jump in 
and be NCS tonight?   The script is on the BVARC Home page or you can just wing 
it and take check in’s and handle the traffic the net check-ins provide.    
Thank you….Rick – MNN Czar (self-declared)    W5RH – The Radio Hotel    

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Re: [BVARC] The latest Ham numbers, if you like...

[mark janzer via BVARC]

How might you approach estimating the number of actually active licensees?

  From: Rick Hiller via BVARC 
 To: bvarc@bvarc.org 
Cc: Rick Hiller 
 Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2017 1:28 PM
 Subject: [BVARC] The latest Ham numbers, if you like...
   


 As of December 31, 
2016, the total number of licensees in the FCC database was 742,787.  The 
all-time high was of 743,003 reached  November 2016. Breakdown goes like this:  
    143,337 Amateur Extra licensees   45, 071 Advanced licensees  
172,807 General licensees  371,560 Technician licensees   10,012 Novice 
licensees.  US population is currently 325,508,188, so the 742,787 licensed US 
Radio Amateurs comprise .228% of the US population.    BVARC, at 200 members,  
makes up about .027 percent of the Ham Population.    ARRL members, 170,000, 
are about 22.8 percent of the licensed hams.    Put that in your TTFD 
terminating resistor and smoke it.  W5RH    

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Re: [BVARC] FW: H.R. 555

[mark janzer via BVARC]

LATEST NEWS: On Monday January 23, 2017 the US House of Representatives 
suspended their rules and passed the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2917 by 
unanimous consent. This action now sends the bill to the US Senate for its 
consideration.  

  From: mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>; 'Chris Boone' <chris.bo...@cumulus.com>; 
K5HM <k5hm@gmail.com>
 Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 11:54 AM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] FW: H.R. 555
   
Agree,I'd like him to specifically address these following points (sent 
previously):
   
   - The bill does not address indefinite inaction or delay by an HOA (not as a 
result of failure) to enact reasonable rules and/or permit an antenna. 
   - The bill does not define the steps to HOA approval. In that quixotic 
hurdles can be required of the licensee, as part of the HOA approval process.
   - That guidance is lacking and should be provided "concerning height, 
location, size, and aesthetic impact of, and installation requirements for, 
outdoor antennas and support structures for the purpose of conducting 
communications" before the bill is passed.

Thanks, Chris, for getting someone's attention.
MarkK5MGJ

  From: K5HM via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: K5HM <k5hm@gmail.com>; 'Chris Boone' <chris.bo...@cumulus.com>
 Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 11:32 AM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] FW: H.R. 555
  
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Do you need any backup?.  I would love to hear why he thinks this is such a 
good deal.    If this is such a good deal then the ARRL has done a rotten job 
of selling it to the members.   73,Ron, 
k5hmk5hm@gmail.comwww.qrz.com/db/k5hm    Excelsior!  From: BVARC 
[mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Chris Boone via BVARC
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 11:10 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org>
Cc: Chris Boone <chris.bo...@cumulus.com>
Subject: [BVARC] FW: H.R. 555  Somehow I knew I would hear from Imlay on this J 
  ChrisWB5ITT  From: Christopher Imlay [mailto:w3kd.a...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 10:46 AM
To: Chris Boone <chris.bo...@cumulus.com>
Subject: H.R. 555  Chris, you are under some very serious misapprehensions 
concerning H.R 555. It is a good bill. I will be happy to discuss it with you. 
Where did you get the information that you put in this e-mail? Let me know when 
I can call you and tell you what the Bill is really about.   73, Chris W3KD  -- 
Christopher D. ImlayBooth, Freret & Imlay, LLC14356 Cape May RoadSilver Spring, 
Maryland 20904-6011(301) 384-5525 telephone(301) 384-6384 
facsimilew...@arrl.org    -Original Message-
From: Chris Boone <chris.bo...@cumulus.com>
To: NY2RF <ny...@arrl.net>; k5ur <k...@aol.com>; k0gw <k...@arrl.net>; bpmiles 
<bpmi...@gmail.com>; w3tom <w3...@arrl.org>; k3rf <k...@arrl.org>; w9xa 
<w...@arrl.org>; k9la <k...@arrl.org>; ka0ldg <ka0...@arrl.org>; k0BBC 
<k0...@arrl.org>; k5uz <k...@arrl.org>; wb4rhq <wb4...@arrl.org>; wa8efk 
<wa8...@arrl.org>; w8wtd <w8...@arrl.org>; n2ybb <n2...@arrl.org>; w2udt 
<w2...@arrl.org>; k0das <k0...@arrl.org>; k0aiz <k0...@arrl.org>; k1ki 
<k...@arrl.org>; k1twf <k1...@arrl.org>; k7cex <k7...@arrl.org>; ab7zq 
<ab...@arrl.org>; w6rgg <w6...@arrl.org>; k6jat <k6...@arrl.org>; N2ZZ 
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Re: [BVARC] New driving ordinance in Sugar Land

[mark janzer via BVARC]

No.
>From the Ordinance:
"(c) This section does not apply to: (1) An operator of an authorized emergency 
vehicle using a portable electronic device while acting in an official 
capacity; or 
 
(2) An operator is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission and 
operating a radio frequency device other than a portable electronic device. "
 
But, Echolink, or remote HF station access, via your iPhone, isn't exempt, by 
my reading.
73MarkK5MGJ
 

  From: n5xz via BVARC 
 To: BVARC Reflector  
Cc: n5xz 
 Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 3:01 PM
 Subject: [BVARC] New driving ordinance in Sugar Land
   
 Does this apply to amateur radio? 

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10208331474828756=1360992993

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Re: [BVARC] New driving ordinance in Sugar Land

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Actually, if a ham doesn't have Amateur plates, they should carry their license 
wallet card, nestled in with their insurance.

  From: n5xz via BVARC 
 To: mark janzer ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
 
Cc: n5xz 
 Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 5:11 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] New driving ordinance in Sugar Land
   
 Perhaps everyone driving through Sugarland should carry a copy with them.


Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone

 Original message 
From: mark janzer  
Date: 2/22/17 3:53 PM (GMT-06:00) 
To: n5xz , BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] New driving ordinance in Sugar Land 

The minutiae is here:
http://www.sugarlandtx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13476
Cheers,MarkK5MGJ

  From: n5xz 
 To: mark janzer ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
 
 Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 3:42 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] New driving ordinance in Sugar Land
   
 Thanks, Mark! 


Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone

 Original message 
From: mark janzer  
Date: 2/22/17 3:20 PM (GMT-06:00) 
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: n5xz  
Subject: Re: [BVARC] New driving ordinance in Sugar Land 

No.
>From the Ordinance:
"(c) This section does not apply to: (1) An operator of an authorized emergency 
vehicle using a portable electronic device while acting in an official 
capacity; or 
 
(2) An operator is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission and 
operating a radio frequency device other than a portable electronic device. "
 
But, Echolink, or remote HF station access, via your iPhone, isn't exempt, by 
my reading.
73MarkK5MGJ
 

  From: n5xz via BVARC 
 To: BVARC Reflector  
Cc: n5xz 
 Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 3:01 PM
 Subject: [BVARC] New driving ordinance in Sugar Land
  
 Does this apply to amateur radio? 

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10208331474828756=1360992993

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[BVARC] 2017 - Texas State Parks on the Air-

[mark janzer via BVARC]

The Lake Area Amateur Radio Club (K5LRK) is organizing the Texas State Parks on 
the Air event this year. The event will take place on April 8 – 9 2017. 

 The event website is tspota.org. On the website can be found the rules and 
list of Texas State Parks designators. 

 We hope everyone will consider participating in this event this year. 

 Questions can be directed to Tim Curtiss, KC5DCT at kc5...@arrl.net 

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Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 Amature Radio Parity Act --- REBORN

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Per the home page article, the ARRL board is meeting to discuss the bill on 
January 20th and 21st.
Inform the board (and your representatives), that the bill as written, will 
have unintended detrimental consequences to the licensee: 
   
   - Due to indefinite inaction or delay of an HOA (not as a result of failure) 
to enact reasonable rules and/or permit an antenna. 
   - The bill does not define the steps to HOA approval. In that quixotic 
hurdles can be required of the licensee as part of the HOA approval process.
   - That guidance is lacking and should be provided "concerning height, 
location, size, and aesthetic impact of, and installation requirements for, 
outdoor antennas and support structures for the purpose of conducting 
communications" before the bill is passed.

MarkK5MGJ

  From: K5IZO via BVARC 
 To: JP Pritchard  
Cc: K5IZO ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
 Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 1:45 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 
Amature Radio Parity Act --- REBORN
   
J P, the incredible thing is that ARRL strongly favors this. They will put the 
full-court press on again to pass it like they did last time.

Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 18, 2017, at 1:43 PM, JP Pritchard  wrote:



Does ARRL try to involve radio and antenna manufacturers and sellers in this 
effort?  This sounds like a natural connection to get some lobbying done in 
support of modifying the legislation or killing it. If they don't get involved, 
they're out of business, at least when it comes to ham radio gear. JP 
PritchardKG3JPP
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Gmail via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:37 AM
To: John Chauvin; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Gmail
Subject: Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 
Amature Radio Parity Act --- REBORN

I guess I am going to have to convert to cb.  Anybody got a 1 candle linear for 
sale?

Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 18, 2017, at 6:43 AM, John Chauvin via BVARC  wrote:


   
 I thank Jeffrey for pointing this out.  I have subsequently read it on ARRL's 
home page. 
 This is truly a sad day.  This certainly is the last nail in the coffin of 
amateur radio. 
 If you haven't read it, please read the article in the BVARC Newsletter, 
October 2016, Page 3.  Go to www.bvarc.org and  click on "club newsletters" in 
the left column of the home page. 
 The very short version is that  a) Unless already pre-approved, it will be 
illegal (AGAINST FEDERAL LAW not just against deed restrictions) for anyone 
living in an HOA community to put up even a stealth antenna prior to receiving 
approval from an HOA.  Per attorney interpretation, as there is no grandfather 
clause, even such existing antennas must come down. b) no one will EVER get 
approval from any HOA. c) accordingly, home base operation will virtually cease 
to exist in HOA communities. 
 Many of us, and more importantly many prospective hams, that live under the 
axe of an HOA, we would be limited to mobile, portable or remote ops for 
day-to-day on-the-air activities.  Imagine what that will do to us, but more 
importantly to the prospect of drawing new people into amateur radio. 
 I reiterate, please read the article. 
 Amateur Radio, it's been a good ride.  RIP. 
 John, K5IZO 

 

  From: Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC 
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: Jeffery MacMillian 
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 1:05 AM
Subject: [BVARC] HR 555 Amature Radio Parity Act --- REBORN
 
  Did anyone else notice what showed backup in congress as HR 555  (Just a bit 
miss labeled and should be HR 666) Here we go again. 
 
 
 
 
 SB QST @ ARL $ARLB005
ARLB005 New "Amateur Radio Parity Act" Bill Introduced in US House
of Representatives

ZCZC AG05
QST de W1AW
ARRL Bulletin 5  ARLB005
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  January 17, 2017
To all radio amateurs

SB QST ARL ARLB005
ARLB005 New "Amateur Radio Parity Act" Bill Introduced in US House
of Representatives

H.R. 555 - a new "Amateur Radio Parity Act" bill - has been
introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill's language
is identical to that of the 2015 measure, H.R. 1301, which passed in
the House late last summer but failed in the waning days of the US
Senate to gain the necessary support. As with H.R. 1301, the new
measure introduced on January 13 in the 115th Congress was sponsored
by Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), with initial co-sponsorship by Rep.
Joe Courtney (D-CT) and Rep. Greg Walden, W7EQI (R-OR). Walden now
chairs the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, to which the new
bill has been referred. H.R. 555 will get an initial airing in the
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. When H.R. 1301 came
up in committee, Walden spoke forcefully in favor 

Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 Amateur Radio Parity Act --- REBORN

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Since many BVARC members are his constituents, it may be a good idea to request 
a meeting with him at his Sugarland office, near the Fluor campus.
  From: mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>
 Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 9:41 AM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 
Amateur Radio Parity Act --- REBORN
   
For what it's worth, the Sugarland rep, Pete Olson, serves on the Energy and 
Commerce committee. When the bill was re-introduced, it was sent to this 
committee for mark-up...
MarkK5MGJ

  From: mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org>; JP Pritchard 
<jppn...@comcast.net> 
Cc: mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>
 Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 2:36 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 
Amature Radio Parity Act --- REBORN
  
Per the home page article, the ARRL board is meeting to discuss the bill on 
January 20th and 21st.
Inform the board (and your representatives), that the bill as written, will 
have unintended detrimental consequences to the licensee: 
   
   - Due to indefinite inaction or delay of an HOA (not as a result of failure) 
to enact reasonable rules and/or permit an antenna. 
   - The bill does not define the steps to HOA approval. In that quixotic 
hurdles can be required of the licensee as part of the HOA approval process.
   - That guidance is lacking and should be provided "concerning height, 
location, size, and aesthetic impact of, and installation requirements for, 
outdoor antennas and support structures for the purpose of conducting 
communications" before the bill is passed.

MarkK5MGJ

  From: K5IZO via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: JP Pritchard <jppn...@comcast.net> 
Cc: K5IZO <k5...@yahoo.com>; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 1:45 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 
Amature Radio Parity Act --- REBORN
  
J P, the incredible thing is that ARRL strongly favors this. They will put the 
full-court press on again to pass it like they did last time.

Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 18, 2017, at 1:43 PM, JP Pritchard <jppn...@comcast.net> wrote:



Does ARRL try to involve radio and antenna manufacturers and sellers in this 
effort?  This sounds like a natural connection to get some lobbying done in 
support of modifying the legislation or killing it. If they don't get involved, 
they're out of business, at least when it comes to ham radio gear. JP 
PritchardKG3JPP
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Gmail via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:37 AM
To: John Chauvin; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Cc: Gmail
Subject: Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 
Amature Radio Parity Act --- REBORN

I guess I am going to have to convert to cb.  Anybody got a 1 candle linear for 
sale?

Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 18, 2017, at 6:43 AM, John Chauvin via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


   
 I thank Jeffrey for pointing this out.  I have subsequently read it on ARRL's 
home page. 
 This is truly a sad day.  This certainly is the last nail in the coffin of 
amateur radio. 
 If you haven't read it, please read the article in the BVARC Newsletter, 
October 2016, Page 3.  Go to www.bvarc.org and  click on "club newsletters" in 
the left column of the home page. 
 The very short version is that  a) Unless already pre-approved, it will be 
illegal (AGAINST FEDERAL LAW not just against deed restrictions) for anyone 
living in an HOA community to put up even a stealth antenna prior to receiving 
approval from an HOA.  Per attorney interpretation, as there is no grandfather 
clause, even such existing antennas must come down. b) no one will EVER get 
approval from any HOA. c) accordingly, home base operation will virtually cease 
to exist in HOA communities. 
 Many of us, and more importantly many prospective hams, that live under the 
axe of an HOA, we would be limited to mobile, portable or remote ops for 
day-to-day on-the-air activities.  Imagine what that will do to us, but more 
importantly to the prospect of drawing new people into amateur radio. 
 I reiterate, please read the article. 
 Amateur Radio, it's been a good ride.  RIP. 
 John, K5IZO 

 

  From: Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: Jeffery MacMillian <twi...@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 1:05 AM
Subject: [BVARC] HR 555 Amature Radio Parity Act --- REBORN
 
  Did anyone else notice what showed backup in congress as HR 555  (Just a bit 
miss labeled and should be HR 666) Here we go again. 
 
 
 
 
 SB QST @ ARL $ARLB005
ARLB005 

Re: [BVARC] FW: H.R. 555

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Agree,I'd like him to specifically address these following points (sent 
previously):
   
   - The bill does not address indefinite inaction or delay by an HOA (not as a 
result of failure) to enact reasonable rules and/or permit an antenna. 
   - The bill does not define the steps to HOA approval. In that quixotic 
hurdles can be required of the licensee, as part of the HOA approval process.
   - That guidance is lacking and should be provided "concerning height, 
location, size, and aesthetic impact of, and installation requirements for, 
outdoor antennas and support structures for the purpose of conducting 
communications" before the bill is passed.

Thanks, Chris, for getting someone's attention.
MarkK5MGJ

  From: K5HM via BVARC 
 To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'  
Cc: K5HM ; 'Chris Boone' 
 Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 11:32 AM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] FW: H.R. 555
   
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div.yiv0743423777WordSection1 {}#yiv0743423777 Chris,   Do you need any 
backup?.  I would love to hear why he thinks this is such a good deal.    If 
this is such a good deal then the ARRL has done a rotten job of selling it to 
the members.   73,Ron, k5hmk5hm@gmail.comwww.qrz.com/db/k5hm    
Excelsior!  From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Chris 
Boone via BVARC
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 11:10 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Chris Boone 
Subject: [BVARC] FW: H.R. 555  Somehow I knew I would hear from Imlay on this J 
  ChrisWB5ITT  From: Christopher Imlay [mailto:w3kd.a...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 10:46 AM
To: Chris Boone 
Subject: H.R. 555  Chris, you are under some very serious misapprehensions 
concerning H.R 555. It is a good bill. I will be happy to discuss it with you. 
Where did you get the information that you put in this e-mail? Let me know when 
I can call you and tell you what the Bill is really about.   73, Chris W3KD  -- 
Christopher D. ImlayBooth, Freret & Imlay, LLC14356 Cape May RoadSilver Spring, 
Maryland 20904-6011(301) 384-5525 telephone(301) 384-6384 
facsimilew...@arrl.org    -Original Message-
From: Chris Boone 
To: NY2RF ; k5ur ; k0gw ; bpmiles 
; w3tom ; k3rf ; w9xa 
; k9la ; ka0ldg ; k0BBC 
; k5uz ; wb4rhq ; wa8efk 
; w8wtd ; n2ybb ; w2udt 
; k0das ; k0aiz ; k1ki 
; k1twf ; k7cex ; ab7zq 
; w6rgg ; k6jat ; N2ZZ 
; N2COP ; wy7fd ; k0rm 
; gsarratt ; n4zuw ; n6aa 
; n6vi ; k5rav ; jrs 

Cc: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB ; SETXHAM 

Sent: Fri, Jan 20, 2017 9:36 am
Subject: H.R. #555To the BOD of the ARRL and others: This pending legislation 
is the worse piece of manure I have seen for the amateur radio community since 
the days of Prose Walker and the WR repeater license debacle.
To give HOAs such power as proposed is totally against what the original relief 
of the proposed bill was supposed to provide. Amateurs NEED some relief from 
HOAs and this bill does NOT provide it. It must be KILLED or withdrawn and 
revamped ASAP. As a broadcast engineer and 

[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend - Report of the confirmation and figuring reconnoiter - Sunday January 15th

[mark janzer via BVARC]

  The work day went well on Sunday (1/15) thanks to all who showed up! We had 8 
BVARCians aboard. 
   
   - We were able to remove the broken vertical and trace/test the previously 
installed coax back to the radio room. 
   - We also temporarily hung a wire antenna from the open bridge to the flag 
pole at the bow. We extended one of the coax leads through a porthole we opened 
in the bridge. This antenna was tested and appears to work well.
   - We were pleased to find that the coding closet was already cleaned up and 
organized, and we'll keep it this way. There is a reel of coax there (BVARC's) 
which we'll retain there for future use (maybe elsewhere or in the Cavalla).
   - On leaving, we took down the temporary antenna and removed the scraps of 
the broken antenna.
   - We weren't able to retrieve the box of BVARC "junque" that is stored 
elsewhere on the ship. We'll get that in due course.

For a future visit, we're hoping to install a marine grade VHF/UHF antenna 
where the broken antenna was removed. We're also looking at how we might add 
temporarily, either an HF vertical or 80m long wire (say, to the stern) for the 
MSWE event. We may even try to activate the Cavalla, depending on how other 
We also want to time our visit better that we can do a radio demo for the 
scouts. The visit yesterday, actually wasn't conducive for a demo, due to the 
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Re: [BVARC] MTC future location?

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Cool map, thanks.
So, in your opinion, what's the geographic center for the Houston area. 
(discounting Livingston with 593 hams, cause they all "live" on Rainbow Dr.).

I-10 and the West Loop?

73
Mark
K5MGJ

On Tue, 11/8/16, Tony BenBrahim via BVARC  wrote:

 Subject: [BVARC] MTC future location?
 To: "BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB" 
 Cc: "Tony BenBrahim" 
 Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 12:40 PM
 
 I sent this
 interactive map of FCC licensed amateurs by zip code. to
 Richard at MTC, figured some of you might find it
 interesting.
 
https://public.tableau.com/profile/tony.benbrahim#!/vizhome/USLicensedAmateurs/Sheet2
 
 
 
 Enjoy
 Tony BenBrahimk5DEV
 
 
 
 
 
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Re: [BVARC] MTC future location?

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Near the Bass Pro (288 and BW8)? 

73
Mark
K5MGJ


On Tue, 11/8/16, Tony BenBrahim via BVARC  wrote:

 Subject: Re: [BVARC] MTC future location?
 To: "mark janzer" 
 Cc: "Tony BenBrahim" , "BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO 
CLUB" 
 Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 1:08 PM
 
 I-10 and
 west loop is hard to get to from Clear Lake.
 In my opinion, Beltway 8 South,
 anywhere  between 59S  and 45 South.
 But definitely right off the toll
 road...There are three large clusters, Clear Lake, 290 and
 Belway 8, and all of  Southwest Houston (from 10 to
 59).
 Tony
 BenBrahimK5DEV
 
 
 
 On Tue, Nov 8, 2016 at 1:00
 PM, mark janzer 
 wrote:
 Cool map,
 thanks.
 
 So, in your opinion, what's the geographic center for
 the Houston area.
 
 (discounting Livingston with 593 hams, cause they all
 "live" on Rainbow Dr.).
 
 
 
 I-10 and the West Loop?
 
 
 
 73
 
 Mark
 
 K5MGJ
 
 -- --
 
 On Tue, 11/8/16, Tony BenBrahim via BVARC 
 wrote:
 
 
 
  Subject: [BVARC] MTC future location?
 
  To: "BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB" 
 
  Cc: "Tony BenBrahim" 
 
  Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 12:40 PM
 
 
 
  I sent this
 
  interactive map of FCC licensed amateurs by zip code.
 to
 
  Richard at MTC, figured some of you might find it
 
  interesting.
 
  https://public.tableau.com/
 profile/tony.benbrahim#!/ vizhome/USLicensedAmateurs/
 Sheet2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Enjoy
 
  Tony BenBrahimk5DEV
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Re: [BVARC] CHILI SUPPER

[mark janzer via BVARC]

I'll bring a crock pot of bean chili. I'll bring another crock pot of Texmex 
style beans.
73MarkK5MGJ

   

   From: Scott Medbury via BVARC 
 To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'  
Cc: Scott Medbury 
 Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016 7:14 PM
 Subject: [BVARC] CHILI SUPPER
  
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time again!!  Dust off the Chili pot and make your best pot of chili or side 
dish to compliment a bowl of chili.  November 10 at 7PM is the date and time.  
This year it will be a little different as there will be 2 categories of Chili 
- Chili without beans and Chili with beans. There will also be judging of side 
dishes. A side dish can be BEANS, RICE, CORNBREAD, QUESO or just about anything 
to compliment chili.  I need to have people commit to bring Chili, side dishes, 
etc so that we are assured to have plenty for everyone. We ran out of most last 
year.  VOTING for each category of Chili and a side dish will be by those in 
attendance with a tie breaker by a visitor from the Sugar Land Skeeters.   So 
far I have had 3 people indicate that they will be bringing Chili.  If you wish 
to bring anything extra, like cheese, fritos, tortilla chips, onions, salsa, 
etc please let me know as the club will be making up the rest including ice and 
drinks. Drinks will be with both sugar and artificially sweetened as well as 
bottled water.  I am taking volunteers to help coordinate this event.  You are 
encouraged to bring your OM, XYL, and family members as this is a family event 
and fellowship is a priority.  73 Scott KD5FBA  Scott Medbury16802 
Aprilmont DriveSugar Land, TX 77498-1941smedb...@windstream.net  
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Re: [BVARC] Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club General Meeting - Tomorrow, Thursday, October 13, 2016

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Ferdinand Braun

73
Mark
K5MGJ


On Wed, 10/12/16, K5HM via BVARC  wrote:

 Subject: Re: [BVARC] Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club General Meeting -
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 13, 2016
 To: "'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'" , "'Rick Hiller -- 
W5RH'" 
 Cc: "K5HM" 
 Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2016, 7:33 PM
 
 Nikola Tesla  


73,Ron,
 k5hmk5hm@gmail.comwww.qrz.com/db/k5hm   
 Excelsior!
  From: BVARC
 [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick
 Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC
 Sent:
 Wednesday, October 12, 2016 4:42 PM
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
 
 Cc: Rick
 Hiller -- W5RH 
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] Brazos Valley
 Amateur Radio Club General Meeting - Tomorrow, Thursday,
 October 13, 2016  A short game of Trivial
 Pursuit Ham Radio Style will be held with some great Amatuer
 Radio Literary prizes -- courtesy of The Radio Hotel Column
 and Blog.
  73TRH
 Rick Hiller The Radio Hotel  --
 W5RH
  
    On Wed, Oct 12, 2016 at 1:57
 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
 wrote:Due to a unforeseen
 circumstances, Pat Cameron, KJ5Y will not be able to do his
 presentation on HF antennas. Hopefully Pat can reschedule in
 the coming months.  So for tomorrow’s
 general meeting of the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club, we
 will have a couple of different speakers.  We will have Bruce
 Paige, KK5DO, speaking on AMSAT. AMSAT or amateur satellite
 is also known as Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation is a
 worldwide organization that designs, builds, arrange
 launches for, and then operates satellite carrying amateur
 radio payloads including the Oscar series of satellites.
 Bruce is a national board of directors member as well as the
 director of contests and awards. So come out for Bruce’s
 presentation about the “amateur repeaters in the
 sky”. We will also have
 Bob Hawkins, KD5AT, speaking on a topic near and dear to his
 heart – Camp Hope. Bob is the coordinator for the Camp
 Hope amateur radio club and will having a special event
 station this Saturday at the Camp Hope location – 9724
 Derrington Road, Houston, 77064. Camp Hope provides
 treatment and support for Wounded Warriors, veterans and
 their families suffering from combat related PTSD.
  We will also have
 the famous (or infamous) BVARC raffle so bring plenty of
 dollars with you.  Don’t forget
 November will be elections and chili cook off and December
 will be Homebrew night.  If you have not
 heard, the Greater Houston Hamfest will be the state
 convention in March 2017. Thanks all the folks working hard
 on the hamfest!  And if you are
 interested, here is some info on the next cellular service
 type – 5G. 
http://www.telecomstechnews.com/news/2016/jul/15/5g-milestone-reached-ultra-high-frequency-spectrum-made-available/
 Have a good time at
 the meeting.  N5VCX  
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[BVARC] Chinese Multi-tester info

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 With regard to the multi-tester I'd put up for auction last night...more info 
than you'd ever want to know: 
https://github.com/akaJes/transistortester/raw/master/Doku/tags/ttester-en-1.12k-dev.pdf
 Average price on Ebay, for the small display is $15, large display (like one 
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[BVARC] Museum Ships work day - Sunday January 15th

[mark janzer via BVARC]

In preparation for Museum Ships Weekend (June 2017), we've scheduled a work day 
on board the USS Stewart for Sunday, January 15th.
We plan to do some cleaning within the radio room and antenna work.
 We'll possibly do some on-the-air operating as a demonstration for the scouts 
that will be on board that weekend.
Tentatively we'll meet at Seawolf Park, on Pelican Island, in Galveston, at 
about 10am.
Please respond to me off list, if you'll help out. I'll compile a roster of 
attendees, to give to the gate, so you'll get in free as a volunteer.
73MarkK5MGJ
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[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend - update and reminder

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 I didn't get the following in the newsletter, so will air this here:
REMINDER - This Saturday, April 8th, from 9:00 to 9:30, at the Bayland Park 
Community Center, there will be an organizational meeting for the upcoming 
Museum Ships Weekend June 3-4 and for the next workday at the ships, Saturday 
April 22.
UPDATE - Check out the Museum Ships Weekend web page -  Battleship New Jersey 
ARS - Museum Weekend Event
  
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Battleship New Jersey ARS - Museum Weekend Event
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You'll see the Cavalla and the Stewart listed, along with a THIRD ship - the SS 
Selma.  This is the first year for the Selma, and it will be on a separate 
call. Effectively, we'll be operating three ships from roughly the same 
location.
73MarkK5MGJ
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Re: [BVARC] Vacuum tubes

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Check with Michael Payne of the Houston Vintage Radio Association 
(HVRA)michael351 "at" att.net
Some tubes can be quite pricey.
I have a tube tester and I think a couple other members have testers as well.
73MarkK5MGJ

  From: rodney martinez via BVARC 
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: rodney martinez 
 Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2017 7:51 AM
 Subject: [BVARC] Vacuum tubes
   
I have two buckets of old vacuum tubes handed down to me recently.  I don't 
know how many of them are good or not without a tube tester to try them on.  
Are there any members that still have antique radios that may need certain 
tubes?  

Rod MartinezKC5MZK
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[BVARC] Radio Shack closings - speaking of sinkholes...

[mark janzer via BVARC]

The RS store near me on Shepherd, just south of 11th is closing.The clearance 
percentages generally are 20%-30%, but the component drawers are at 80%.
A few component items I've cleaned them out on, but there is still quite a good 
selection.
73MarkK5MGJ
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Re: [BVARC] Advice for a UK operator

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Congrats on the General! As to your British friend, check out this FCC web 
page:http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=about_4=amateur
Until his UK license expires, he has reciprocity here. But the FCC encourages 
that he get a US license grant (take the exam...).As I understand, UK licenses 
don't expire?

73MarkK5MGJ

  From: rodney martinez via BVARC 
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: rodney martinez 
 Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 5:36 PM
 Subject: [BVARC] Advice for a UK operator
   
I am looking for advice for a long-time friend here in the US.  He has been 
working here legally for many years from the United Kingdom (Britain), and 
served as a radio operator in the Royal Signal Corps across the pond.  He has 
the highest rating they offer in amateur radio over there (which should equate 
to Extra here, I presume), but has no plans to return there unless tied up and 
thrown in the bilge.  He wants to get licensed here in the US.  In order to 
become an Extra here in US, I am assuming he will have to take the same test?  
Any advice will be surely appreciated.  He and I own a collection of British 
PRC-320 military surplus backpack HF units just for fun.look them up.

Oh, and hey...I passed the General last night!!
Rod Martinez
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[BVARC] Additional treat at this evenings meeting...

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 A certain BVARC (x)YL is whipping up a couple batches of brownies for the 
meeting tonight. So skip desert before attending.
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Re: [BVARC] Saturday - April 22 - Workday on the Stewart and Cavalla

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Last reminder!Thanks to those that have emailed me and that will be coming out 
tomorrow.If you haven't emailed, and plan to come out, let me know so I can put 
you on the list.
MarkK5MGJ

  From: mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org>; "kd6...@gmail.com" 
<kd6...@gmail.com> 
Cc: mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>
 Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 9:23 AM
 Subject: [BVARC] Saturday - April 22 - Workday on the Stewart and Cavalla
   
 As mentioned in last week's general meeting, there will be a workday convening 
at Seawolf park, at about 9 or 10 on Saturday April 22nd.Please let me know if 
you are attending so that I can give a volunteer list to the gate attendants.
We're generally trying to get the operating stations on the ships up and 
running, in preparation for the Museum Ships Weekend - June 3-5.There will also 
be scouts on board and it would be good form to give them a demonstration of 
ham radio.
Does anyone have AC power conditioners to lend for the AC mains on the Stewart?
Talk-in on the Tidelands ARC repeater 147.14 (+) pl 167.9
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Re: [BVARC] Wishing to borrow SWR meter

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Actually, borrowing an antenna analyzer would serve you better. You'd not need 
a radio to spit out RF. You'd also be able to see the range of SWR from 1:1 to 
say, 5:1 across the frequencies you'd intend to transmit on.It'd be much easier 
to trim the dipole as well, if needed.
Be happy to help with that.
73MarkK5MGJ

  From: Philip KG5SGP via BVARC 
 To: bvarc@bvarc.org 
Cc: pbart...@comcast.net
 Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 11:03 AM
 Subject: [BVARC] Wishing to borrow SWR meter
   
I am very new to HAM and to BVARC.  I wish to borrow a SWR meter to test my 
newly installed 40meter dipole (my new to me radio is being boxed and shipped 
today hopefully).  I live in SE Houston just south of 610 Loop off of Park 
Place. 
 Feel free to call or text.  Thanks.

Philip Bartash
W2OZB
cell:713-818-0846

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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: SINKHOLES - Interesting

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Yup, it's interesting. Show this to a civil engineer, geologist or groundwater 
hydrologist. Not a single one of these sinkholes can possibly be linked to this 
universalist theory. Every single one of the sinkholes shown on this video can 
be rationally explained by one of the three professionals noted.
73Mark (civil engineer)K5MGJ 


  From: GMuller885--- via BVARC 
 To: bvarc@bvarc.org 
Cc: gmuller...@aol.com; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net
 Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 11:13 PM
 Subject: [BVARC] Fwd: SINKHOLES - Interesting
   
 Very very interesting.  Gerald Muller K9GEM
gmuller...@aol.com  
   From: wa5...@aol.com
To: bay...@sbcglobal.net
Sent: 3/30/2017 9:39:40 P.M. Central Daylight Time
Subj: SINKHOLES - Interesting
   
 
takes a few moments before explanations appear ..    
 

  
  
  
   They can’t blame this on FRACKING !!I didn’t see a drilling 
rig or oilfield anywhere near these sinkholes.         It is happening all over 
the world, and more and more often, so you'd   better learn about it.  The 
scientific explanation is at the end.      SINKHOLES - A Scary Worldwide 
phenomenon      
https://www.youtube.com/embed/TLUgEXI9RYI?rel=0  
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[BVARC] Saturday - April 22 - Workday on the Stewart and Cavalla

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 As mentioned in last week's general meeting, there will be a workday convening 
at Seawolf park, at about 9 or 10 on Saturday April 22nd.Please let me know if 
you are attending so that I can give a volunteer list to the gate attendants.
We're generally trying to get the operating stations on the ships up and 
running, in preparation for the Museum Ships Weekend - June 3-5.There will also 
be scouts on board and it would be good form to give them a demonstration of 
ham radio.
Does anyone have AC power conditioners to lend for the AC mains on the Stewart?
Talk-in on the Tidelands ARC repeater 147.14 (+) pl 167.9
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[BVARC] Fwd: Thank You For Contacting My Office

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

FYI

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Senator Cornyn 
> Date: August 3, 2017 at 6:07:14 PM CDT
> To: k5...@arrl.net
> Subject: Thank You For Contacting My Office
> 
> 
>  
> Dear Mr. Janzer K5mgj:
>  
> Thank you for contacting me regarding federal policies concerning amateur 
> radio operators. I appreciate having the benefit of your comments on this 
> matter.
>  
> As you may know, the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2017 (S. 1534) was 
> introduced on July 12, 2017.  This legislation would direct the Federal 
> Communications Commission (FCC) to amend regulations concerning the height 
> and dimensions of station antenna structures to prohibit private land use 
> restrictions on amateur radio communications. For example, community 
> associations, such as condominiums and housing cooperatives, would be 
> prohibited from issuing any rules that preclude amateur radio communications 
> or fail to reasonably accommodate such communications.
>  
> Concerns have been raised over how broadly the FCC might interpret 
> “reasonable accommodations,” and how this could potentially limit meaningful 
> neighborhood input on the location and installation of amateur radio 
> equipment within affected communities. S. 1534 has been referred to the 
> Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for further 
> consideration. Although I am not a member of this committee, I will keep your 
> views in mind should S. 1534 be considered by the full Senate.
>  
> I appreciate having the opportunity to represent Texas in the United States 
> Senate. Thank you for taking the time to contact me.
>  
> Sincerely,
>  
> JOHN CORNYN
> United States Senator
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>  
>  
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Re: [BVARC] Fwd: ARRL Request to Contact Your US Senators Supporting S 1534 - the Amateur Radio Parity Act

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Rather than using the ARRL language, on the fly, I rewrote their letter to 
this: (feel free to use or modify).

As a constituent and one of more than 51,544 FCC - licensedAmateur Radio 
Operators in the State of Texas, I am writing to ask that you do not support S. 
1534 in it's current form.It places undue burdens on the amateurs it seeks to 
protect.
The Bill does not balance the interests of all parties.  It ensures that 
community associations permiteffective outdoor antennas, but does not provide 
direction, achievabletechnical standards, or reasonable time limits on 
approval.  It does not define reasonable written rulesconcerning the 
installation, placement, and aesthetic impact of externalamateur service 
station antennas. It requires notification to the association and their 
priorapproval of antenna installations, so Amateurs will be required to 
removecurrent installations pending approval. The rights and responsibilities 
of community associations andassociation residents are so completely protected 
by the terms of this billthat it will set back Amateur radio rather than 
promote it.
I ask that you insist that S. 1534 be revised to clarify and define the 
approval process,standards and timeline before it leaves committee and before 
it goes to theSenate floor for a vote. Thank you for your consideration.


  From: ke5ith via BVARC 
 To: bvarc@bvarc.org 
Cc: ke5ith 
 Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 2:52 AM
 Subject: [BVARC] Fwd: ARRL Request to Contact Your US Senators Supporting S 
1534 - the Amateur Radio Parity Act
   
I am sure many of you have seen this email from ARRL. I would like to hear 
comments from others on their thoughts on this bill. 
If I understand the bill correctly it still gives HOAs final say to antenna 
installation. I don't like that personally. It also requires you to notify the 
HOA if you already have antennas up and get approval from the HOA in order to 
keep them. 
KeithKe5ithKeep a song in your heart and a smile on your face. 
Begin forwarded message:


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Date: July 26, 2017 at 11:10:07 CDT
To: ke...@ke5ith.com
Subject: ARRL Request to Contact Your US Senators Supporting S 1534 - the 
Amateur Radio Parity Act



 Dear ARRL 
member, I am writing to you today because we are at a crossroad in our efforts 
to obtain passage of The Amateur Radio Parity Act.  Our legislative efforts 
scored a major victory in our campaign when The Amateur Radio Parity Act, S. 
1534 now moves to the Senate, where we need every Senator to approve the bill.  
This is the companion Bill to H.R. 555, which passed in the House of 
Representativesin January. You are one of over 730,000 licensed Amateur Radio 
Operators living in the United States.  Many of you already live in 
deed-restricted communities, and that number grows daily. NOW IS THE TIME FOR 
ALL HAMS TO GET INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS! •   If you want to have effective 
outdoor antennas but are not currently allowed to do so by your Home Owner’s 
Association, SEND THESE EMAILS TODAY!!   •   If you already have outdoor 
antennas, but want to support your fellow hams, SEND THESE EMAILS TODAY!! • 
  If you want to preserve your ability to install effective outdoor antennas on 
property that you own, SEND THESE EMAILS TODAY!! We need you to reach out to 
your Senators TODAY!  Right away. Help us in the effort.  Please go to this 
linked website and follow the prompts: 
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Re: [BVARC] FW: Learning CW contesting - Humbling experience for a newbie

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

This is great stuff. Thank you very much Nizar!

> On Apr 28, 2017, at 2:27 PM, NIzar Mullani via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Here is the material Eric sent me. Please feel free to contact him if you 
> have any questions.
>  
> Nizar
>  
> From: Eric Silverthorn [mailto:nm5me...@gmail.com] 
> Sent: Friday, April 28, 2017 9:54 AM
> To: Nizar Mullani
> Subject: Re: Learning CW contesting - Humbling experience for a newbie
>  
> Nizar
>  
> I am attaching CWA training tools that have proven to be effective.
> 
> Regards,
>  
> Eric 
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[BVARC] WTB 90' LMR-400

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Any recommendations on local suppliers?This is an inquiry for a ham friend in 
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Re: [BVARC] WTB 90' LMR-400

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Thanks for the suggestions, all!

  From: Ravi Patrick Ratnala via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: Ravi Patrick Ratnala <ratnala...@gmail.com>
 Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 1:27 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] WTB 90' LMR-400
   
 Marc Abramson, ABR Industries - 713-492-2722
 
 73, 
 
 KF5YHP
 
 On 5/3/2017 1:13 PM, mark janzer via BVARC wrote:
  
   Any recommendations on local suppliers? This is an inquiry for a ham friend 
in the neighborhood. 
  73 Mark K5MGJ  
  
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Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

Thanks for the heads up JP! As for you and anyone else, please send me your 
preferred operating times for MSWE. The event would be from Friday night to 
late afternoon Sunday.

Cheers
Mark
K5MHJ

> On May 14, 2017, at 4:15 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Is there an operator schedule yet for Museum Ships Weekend? What are the 
> actual operating hours? I’m hoping to participate, but it hinges on 
> schedules, etc.  Maybe a signup here on the reflector?
>  
> If I missed some earlier communication regarding Museum Ships Weekend, I 
> apologize. 
>  
> JP Pritchard,
> KG3JPP
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Re: [BVARC] permitting an antenna tower in Sugar Land

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Bob,
I'm on the ARRL list of professional engineer volunteers with respect to 
this.Maybe I can help. I've permitted several recent projects at the City of 
Sugarland and they know me by first name, too
Cheers,MarkK5MGJ

  From: Bob Hawkins via BVARC 
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: Bob Hawkins 
 Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 3:17 PM
 Subject: [BVARC] permitting an antenna tower in Sugar Land
   
I could use an elmer related to getting an antenna tower approved for the 
American Legion in Sugar Land.  If anyone can assist me with this process,  
please contact me.  

Bob 
Hawkinsbobhawkins1@gmail.com281-827-9135Facebook:www.facebook.com/bob.hawkins.12KD5AT
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[BVARC] Stewart and Cavalla work day - Sunday May 21

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 I've confirmed with the Undersea Warfare Center that they'll be open to us to 
perform another workday this coming Sunday.
Right now it appears at least, Jon Noxon, Scott Medbury (and his daughter) and 
I will be going. We're planning on hoisting and testing a modified version of 
the inverted "V" antenna, mounting a VHF/UHF antenna and tracing down issues 
with the feedline to the wire antenna on the Cavalla, possibily replacing that 
wire antenna as well. Let us know if you'd like to come out.
Also, there will be a birthday party for the SS Selma, hosted by the owners on 
Saturday the 20th. I'll be going to present QSL cards of the Selma to the 
owners. 
Let me know if you will attend either day. 
Following will be sign-up sheets for operating times during the event. I've 
received several responses already and will be incorporating them and bouncing 
them back for confirmation and additions.
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Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Here's a link, looking for a local supplier:
Sabre C40-058-011 3/16" Dead-End Grip, Left-Hand Lay | TESSCO
  
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Sabre C40-058-011 3/16" Dead-End Grip, Left-Hand Lay | TESSCO
 SABRE 3/16" dead-end grip. Left- hand lay galvanized steel.  |   |

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  From: mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>
 Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 12:40 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips
   
No, the guy clamps are what we're steering away from, if at all possible. The 
"Chinese fingercuffs" as Rick Hiller coined them, would be a much better 
solution, given the environment and the aesthetics.
Thanks Scott,
MarkK5MGJ

  From: Scott Medbury via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: "bvarc@bvarc org" <bvarc@bvarc.org>; mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com> 
Cc: Scott Medbury <smedb...@windstream.net>
 Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 12:26 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips
   
I have some heavyweight galvanized guy clamps that may fit the bill.
Will send more information later.
Scott KD5FBA
Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE DroidOn May 18, 2017 11:59 AM, mark janzer via 
BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

 I'm looking for a couple 3/16" (red label) preformed galvanized steel guy 
grips.
It appears Greybar may have them, but there must be some other local sources. 
Maybe someone (on the list) has these gathering dust from their last tower 
guying project.
These will be used for replacing the USS Cavalla wire antenna.
Thanks for the bandwidth,Mark K5MGJ
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[BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 I'm looking for a couple 3/16" (red label) preformed galvanized steel guy 
grips.
It appears Greybar may have them, but there must be some other local sources. 
Maybe someone (on the list) has these gathering dust from their last tower 
guying project.
These will be used for replacing the USS Cavalla wire antenna.
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Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips

[mark janzer via BVARC]

No, the guy clamps are what we're steering away from, if at all possible. The 
"Chinese fingercuffs" as Rick Hiller coined them, would be a much better 
solution, given the environment and the aesthetics.
Thanks Scott,
MarkK5MGJ

  From: Scott Medbury via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: "bvarc@bvarc org" <bvarc@bvarc.org>; mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com> 
Cc: Scott Medbury <smedb...@windstream.net>
 Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 12:26 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips
   
I have some heavyweight galvanized guy clamps that may fit the bill.
Will send more information later.
Scott KD5FBA
Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE DroidOn May 18, 2017 11:59 AM, mark janzer via 
BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

 I'm looking for a couple 3/16" (red label) preformed galvanized steel guy 
grips.
It appears Greybar may have them, but there must be some other local sources. 
Maybe someone (on the list) has these gathering dust from their last tower 
guying project.
These will be used for replacing the USS Cavalla wire antenna.
Thanks for the bandwidth,Mark K5MGJ
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Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips

[mark janzer via BVARC]

The sub has galvanized clamps now and they are in poor shape. Home Depot has 
3/16" stainless clamps.The dead end grips only come in galvanized, from what 
I've found.
Mike, we'll go with your recommendation.
MarkK5MGJ

  From: Michael Monsour via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
<bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: Michael Monsour <msi...@gmail.com>
 Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 12:49 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips
   
On the ends of the horizontal antenna mounts [ the huge ones that go to the 
transmitters] are stainless steel clamps
You do not want to use galv fittings
Mike Monsour

On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 12:40 PM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

No, the guy clamps are what we're steering away from, if at all possible. The 
"Chinese fingercuffs" as Rick Hiller coined them, would be a much better 
solution, given the environment and the aesthetics.
Thanks Scott,
MarkK5MGJ

  From: Scott Medbury via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: "bvarc@bvarc org" <bvarc@bvarc.org>; mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com> 
Cc: Scott Medbury <smedb...@windstream.net>
 Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 12:26 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips
  
I have some heavyweight galvanized guy clamps that may fit the bill.
Will send more information later.
Scott KD5FBA
Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE DroidOn May 18, 2017 11:59 AM, mark janzer via 
BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

 I'm looking for a couple 3/16" (red label) preformed galvanized steel guy 
grips.
It appears Greybar may have them, but there must be some other local sources. 
Maybe someone (on the list) has these gathering dust from their last tower 
guying project.
These will be used for replacing the USS Cavalla wire antenna.
Thanks for the bandwidth,Mark K5MGJ
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Re: [BVARC] Screw removal pliers

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Check out JPM Supply, near Almeda and the South Loop:
3ft UHF to UHF RG8x Coax PL259 Patch Cable
  
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He'll ship, or you can pick up (open in the morning only). He's been referring 
people to BVARC for testing and for membership.
73MarkK5MGJ

  From: Jeffrey Davis via BVARC 
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: Jeffrey Davis 
 Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 8:58 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] Screw removal pliers
   
Hi thereI need a 3 foot Coaxial Cable Jumper with PL259 Connectors for 
attaching a SWR meter to the 2 meter mobile. Where is the best place to buy one 
or the best place to buy the cable and connectors? I used to make cables for 
installs. I think I remember how. But been years since I purchased any cable. I 
know I should have been to HamFest but I wasn't. :-(Thank you in advanceKF5HQE 
Jeff 
73
Sent from my iPhone
On May 22, 2017, at 7:33 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC  wrote:



I have a pair of these.  They work extremely well.
https://www.adafruit.com/product/396?gclid=Cj0KEQiA8rilBRDZu_G8hszXraoBEiQABlB9YwDOTpe0X6KWJtNwX86mlJpOMdPghbc1NZ8TNcwultsaAtwI8P8HAQ
| Precision screw removal pliers [PZ-57] ID: 396 - $28.00 
...www.adafruit.comAdafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits 
Precision screw removal pliers [PZ-57] ID: 396 - If you've ever had to remove a 
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[BVARC] July BVARC meeting program - Nizar on Safari

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Nizar,
We're really looking forward to your report on this DXpedition at the July 
BVARC meeting.Please take lots of pictures.
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[BVARC] SUNDAY Re: Saturday MSWE Work Detail

[mark janzer via BVARC]

The workday is on Sunday, not Saturday.For those that have signed up, we're 
meeting at Seawolf between 9:30-10
73MarkK5MGJ


  From: Jon Noxon 
 To: k5...@yahoo.com; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
 Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 6:27 AM
 Subject: Saturday MSWE Work Detail
   
Mark,
You have not set a meet time at Seawolf Park. I should say, if you did, I 
somehow missed it.
Jon KF5TFJ

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Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips

[mark janzer via BVARC]

I've gotten a spool of stainless cable and the stainless wire rope clamps and 
thimbles. AUWC has the long ladder.
We're set.
73MarkK5MGJ

  From: Michael Monsour <msi...@gmail.com>
 To: mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
<bvarc@bvarc.org> 
 Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 2:47 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips
   
I found four stainless steel cable clamps. [U bolts with saddle]
If there is a picture, then I can locate stainless hardware which I think is 
also used to secure pretty wire rope fencing
Mike Monsour

On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 12:59 PM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

The sub has galvanized clamps now and they are in poor shape. Home Depot has 
3/16" stainless clamps.The dead end grips only come in galvanized, from what 
I've found.
Mike, we'll go with your recommendation.
MarkK5MGJ

  From: Michael Monsour via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
<bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: Michael Monsour <msi...@gmail.com>
 Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 12:49 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips
   
On the ends of the horizontal antenna mounts [ the huge ones that go to the 
transmitters] are stainless steel clamps
You do not want to use galv fittings
Mike Monsour

On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 12:40 PM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

No, the guy clamps are what we're steering away from, if at all possible. The 
"Chinese fingercuffs" as Rick Hiller coined them, would be a much better 
solution, given the environment and the aesthetics.
Thanks Scott,
MarkK5MGJ

  From: Scott Medbury via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: "bvarc@bvarc org" <bvarc@bvarc.org>; mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com> 
Cc: Scott Medbury <smedb...@windstream.net>
 Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 12:26 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips
  
I have some heavyweight galvanized guy clamps that may fit the bill.
Will send more information later.
Scott KD5FBA
Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE DroidOn May 18, 2017 11:59 AM, mark janzer via 
BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

 I'm looking for a couple 3/16" (red label) preformed galvanized steel guy 
grips.
It appears Greybar may have them, but there must be some other local sources. 
Maybe someone (on the list) has these gathering dust from their last tower 
guying project.
These will be used for replacing the USS Cavalla wire antenna.
Thanks for the bandwidth,Mark K5MGJ
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Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

Check out the classifieds on QTH.com 

73
Mark
K5MGJ

> On May 30, 2017, at 8:01 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I want spend $200 or less on 50w. 2 Mtr. station + simple antenna. Good used 
> rig will do.  I already have a 13.8 vdc supply. Need recommendations or 
> offers.
> 
> Gary, K5AMH
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Re: [BVARC] MSWE

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There will be a few starting from 1-3pm. More will be showing up, and things 
will be pretty much set up by 5-7pm

  From: ke5ith via BVARC 
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Cc: ke5ith 
 Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 6:40 AM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] MSWE
   
What time will people begin arriving on Friday? 
Keith
Ke5ith
Keep a song in your heart and a smile on your face. 
On May 30, 2017, at 11:09 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC  wrote:



I highly recommend bringing some citronella torches for the park station after 
dark ops.
TravisK5HTB
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Re: [BVARC] MSWE

[mark janzer via BVARC]

I'll have an announcement later today, but if you are coming out, in addition 
to citronella, BRING CHAIRS

  From: mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
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Cc: mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>; ke5ith <ke...@ke5ith.com>
 Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 7:48 AM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] MSWE
   
There will be a few starting from 1-3pm. More will be showing up, and things 
will be pretty much set up by 5-7pm

  From: ke5ith via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
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What time will people begin arriving on Friday? 
Keith
Ke5ith
Keep a song in your heart and a smile on your face. 
On May 30, 2017, at 11:09 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:



I highly recommend bringing some citronella torches for the park station after 
dark ops.
TravisK5HTB
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[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend - THIS WEEKEND

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 The Museum Ships Weekend event will be held at Seawolf Park on Pelican Island 
from Friday June 2nd through Sunday the 4th.  It will be a joint operation of 
BVARC and HQRP.
There will be four stations available for operations. Two will be on the 
Stewart, one on the Cavalla (CW) and one will be in the picnic area for the 
Selma, this will be the HQRP station. There will also be a 2 meter "Ships Net" 
on 147.14 at 2pm Sat and maybe Sunday.
Food and (non-alcoholic) beverages will be available. BRING CHAIRS. There will 
be limited overnight accommodations available on the Stewart. 
This is your last chance to register to attend by contacting me, Mark Janzer 
(K5MGJ).The following is the current list of attendees (for the check-in list 
at the gate):

| Burgess | Travis | K5HTB |
| Chauvin | John | K5IZO |
| Davis | Jeff | KF5HQE |
| Hardwick | Mike | N5VCX  |
| Janzer | Mark | K5MGJ |
| Janzer | Julie | KF5FLZ |
| LeBlanc | David | KE0NHS |
| Litt | Ron | K5HM |
| Litt | Linda |  |
| Medbury | Scott | KD5FBA |
| Medbury | Kelli | KG5QJE |
| Monsour | Michael | AC0TX |
| Noxon | Jon | KF5TFJ |
| Pritchard | JP (Richard) | KG3JPP |
| Sherwood | Sid | N5ZKD |
| Stolle | Keith | KE5ITH |
| Teers | Mike | KG5SXG |
| Wannall | Rick | KG5ITH |
| Williams  | Theresa  | KE5MUX  |


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Re: [BVARC] Looking for good end fed antennas

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

Try LNR Precision, and their PAR EndFedZ antennas. I use the 10/20/40.

> On Jun 3, 2017, at 10:52 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Hello BVARC,
> 
> Looking for a good end fed antenna to hang on my 35 foot push up mast next to 
> the house.  Being next to the house all my other antennas patterns are 
> disrupted to a degree by the  house or roof with the antennas I currently 
> have (10M Moxon, Alpha- Delta DX-EE).  I figure with an end fed antenna I can 
> go out from 2 feet off the edge of the house better in many directions than 
> dipole does being a center fed configuration.  Just need  a good end fed  
> brand to go after.  I have my antennas fed by RG8x coax cable 100 foot.   
> Please advise.
> 
> Thank you guys!
> Gayle Dotts
> KF5LVZ
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC/TDXS/ECHO/KARS Field Day Meeting - This Sunday June 11, 201...

[mark janzer via BVARC]

I should be able to procure some pink surveyors flagging for you. I'll bring it 
Thursday.
MarkK5MGJ

  From: gmuller885 via BVARC 
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Cc: gmuller885 
 Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 9:41 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] BVARC/TDXS/ECHO/KARS Field Day Meeting - This Sunday June 
11, 201...
   
 Don't think so. Still have half a roll. But if you want to bring some that 
would great of you. I will need some PINK marker tape to mark the cable runs 
like surveyers use.


Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy® Note 4.

 Original message 
From: Scott Medbury via BVARC  
Date: 6/6/17 5:31 PM (GMT-06:00) 
To: "bvarc@bvarc org"  
Cc: Scott Medbury  
Subject: Re: [BVARC] BVARC/TDXS/ECHO/KARS Field Day Meeting - This Sunday June 
11, 201... 

That is where Field Day will be and we can see where everything will be set up.
Do you need CAUTION tape?
Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE DroidOn Jun 6, 2017 4:13 PM, GMuller885--- via 
BVARC  wrote:

Mike:  Why so far away.  Gerald Muller K9GEM
gmuller...@aol.com  In a message dated 6/6/2017 11:14:35 A.M. Central Daylight 
Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes:
  BVARC/TDXS/ECHO/KARS Field Day organizational meeting this weekend   Location 
    Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Department    Fire Station #1    
    727 Pitts Road    Richmond, Texas 77469   Date  
 Sunday, June 11, 2017   Time   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm     Any 
questions, please contact me.    Mike Hardwick N5VCX 713-826-6917

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Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend - THIS WEEKEND

[mark janzer via BVARC]

I need everyone's name, otherwise they pay the fee to enter.
Thanks,Mark

  From: Jeffrey Davis via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
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Cc: Jeffrey Davis <jwda...@mac.com>
 Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 2:09 PM
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If we're bringing the wife, she'll be riding with me, does she also need to be 
on the list?ThanksJeffKF5HQE 

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Mark
Can I come by and see how it is done? I am a general license but am still new 
to all this.  
Regards Tom Johnson KG5GLX

Sent from my iPhone
On May 31, 2017, at 10:16 AM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


 The Museum Ships Weekend event will be held at Seawolf Park on Pelican Island 
from Friday June 2nd through Sunday the 4th.  It will be a joint operation of 
BVARC and HQRP.
There will be four stations available for operations. Two will be on the 
Stewart, one on the Cavalla (CW) and one will be in the picnic area for the 
Selma, this will be the HQRP station. There will also be a 2 meter "Ships Net" 
on 147.14 at 2pm Sat and maybe Sunday.
Food and (non-alcoholic) beverages will be available. BRING CHAIRS. There will 
be limited overnight accommodations available on the Stewart. 
This is your last chance to register to attend by contacting me, Mark Janzer 
(K5MGJ).The following is the current list of attendees (for the check-in list 
at the gate):

| Burgess | Travis | K5HTB |
| Chauvin | John | K5IZO |
| Davis | Jeff | KF5HQE |
| Hardwick | Mike | N5VCX  |
| Janzer | Mark | K5MGJ |
| Janzer | Julie | KF5FLZ |
| LeBlanc | David | KE0NHS |
| Litt | Ron | K5HM |
| Litt | Linda |  |
| Medbury | Scott | KD5FBA |
| Medbury | Kelli | KG5QJE |
| Monsour | Michael | AC0TX |
| Noxon | Jon | KF5TFJ |
| Pritchard | JP (Richard) | KG3JPP |
| Sherwood | Sid | N5ZKD |
| Stolle | Keith | KE5ITH |
| Teers | Mike | KG5SXG |
| Wannall | Rick | KG5ITH |
| Williams  | Theresa  | KE5MUX  |


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Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend - THIS WEEKEND

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Sure thing. I'll add you to the list. An email will follow.
73MarkK5MGJ

  From: TJ via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
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<bvarc@bvarc.org> 
Cc: TJ <t...@flash.net>
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Mark
Can I come by and see how it is done? I am a general license but am still new 
to all this.  
Regards Tom Johnson KG5GLX

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On May 31, 2017, at 10:16 AM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


 The Museum Ships Weekend event will be held at Seawolf Park on Pelican Island 
from Friday June 2nd through Sunday the 4th.  It will be a joint operation of 
BVARC and HQRP.
There will be four stations available for operations. Two will be on the 
Stewart, one on the Cavalla (CW) and one will be in the picnic area for the 
Selma, this will be the HQRP station. There will also be a 2 meter "Ships Net" 
on 147.14 at 2pm Sat and maybe Sunday.
Food and (non-alcoholic) beverages will be available. BRING CHAIRS. There will 
be limited overnight accommodations available on the Stewart. 
This is your last chance to register to attend by contacting me, Mark Janzer 
(K5MGJ).The following is the current list of attendees (for the check-in list 
at the gate):

| Burgess | Travis | K5HTB |
| Chauvin | John | K5IZO |
| Davis | Jeff | KF5HQE |
| Hardwick | Mike | N5VCX  |
| Janzer | Mark | K5MGJ |
| Janzer | Julie | KF5FLZ |
| LeBlanc | David | KE0NHS |
| Litt | Ron | K5HM |
| Litt | Linda |  |
| Medbury | Scott | KD5FBA |
| Medbury | Kelli | KG5QJE |
| Monsour | Michael | AC0TX |
| Noxon | Jon | KF5TFJ |
| Pritchard | JP (Richard) | KG3JPP |
| Sherwood | Sid | N5ZKD |
| Stolle | Keith | KE5ITH |
| Teers | Mike | KG5SXG |
| Wannall | Rick | KG5ITH |
| Williams  | Theresa  | KE5MUX  |


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Re: [BVARC] Museum Ship Question

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Try w5idf (at) yahoo.com This is the email listed on QRZ.com for NA5DV, the 
Battleship Texas ARC.

  From: Sam Neal via BVARC 
 To: bvarc@bvarc.org 
Cc: Sam Neal 
 Sent: Monday, June 5, 2017 1:43 PM
 Subject: [BVARC] Museum Ship Question
   
Hello,

I have an item  that I would like to donate to the Battleship Texas Radio
Room. I don't know who to contact. If anyone who does know, would let me know
who is the curator/administrator of that project, I would appreciate it very
much.

73,

Sam Neal  N5AF






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Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

Most of the weekend the ships were on 20, conditions weren't the greatest, we 
did get a few DX. The entire BVARC op had around 200 Q's though we haven't 
compiled the various logs yet. The 2m net, 2pm-3pm, on the Tidelands ARC 
repeater, on Saturday netted over a dozen takers. The Elissa and the Texas were 
busy as well. Sunday was pretty much rained out.

Once the logs are compiled, a more accurate report will follow.

73
Mark
K5MGJ



> On Jun 4, 2017, at 9:25 PM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Have been looking forward to Museum Ships weekend for several years now, each 
> year a disappointment for me...but this year would be better!!!  Heard 
> nothing from the USS Stewart or USS Cavallia on 10 - 20- 40 meters all day 
> Saturday or Sunday.  Bought a new Icom 7300 last week "just for the event". 
> Hoisted my also new Alpha- Delta DX-EE and my 10 meter Moxon 30 feet in the 
> air...but nothing from Galveston I live in Richmond...maybe I'm too far 
> away for HF from Galveston??.  I did hear a little faint but soon lost USS 
> Lexington and USS New Jersey Saturday morning on 20 Meters but being a Tech I 
> couldn't contact themdarn! Saturday around 2 P.M. tried the Ships Net 
> 147.14 did it happen??  I couldn't hear anything there either. Well maybe 
> next year.  I did order today a 10-20-40 long-wire drop my other antennas, 
> thinking I can start it on my 30 foot push-up mast 2 feet off the edge of my 
> roof and go out from there getting it away from the building.  I have heard 2 
> good BVARC friends that uses a long-wire for their HF...maybe they knows 
> something.  I did hate missing out on the fun at Museum Ships weekend again!
> . 
> 73 All!
> Gayle
> KF5LVZ 
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Re: [BVARC] When is the field day meeting?

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

The MSWE will be at 9, and will be short. 

Mark
K5MGJ

> On May 5, 2017, at 5:06 PM, Jon Noxon via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Chairman Scott Medbury KD5FBA has called for a meeting following the Board of 
> Director's meeting tomorrow, May 6.The meeting will be at Bayland Park on 
> Bassinet. Probably start around 10 AM or so.BOD meeting starts a 9:00; feel 
> free to attend that also.
> 
> Jon KF5TFJ
> 
>> On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 2:52 PM, ke5ith via BVARC  wrote:
>> When is the field day meeting?
>> 
>> Keith Ke5ith
>> 
>> Keep a song in your heart and a smile on your face.
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC Board of Directors Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, October 7th, 2017

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

I regretfully will be unable to attend.
73
Mark

> On Oct 6, 2017, at 7:02 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC  wrote:
> 
>  
> I apologize for the delay and short notice
>  
> I know many of you are still working on recovering from Hurricane Harvey. I 
> will try and keep the meetings short to just get everyone back to their 
> cleanup. We have to do some basic housekeeping for club business and Hamfest 
> preparation.  
>  
> BVARC Board of Directors Meeting9:00 
> am to 10:30 am
> Greater Houston Hamfest Planning Session 10:30 am to 
> 12:00 noon
>  
> The meetings will be held at:
>  
> Bayland Park Community Center
> https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bayland+Community+Center/@29.6949026,-95..4988767,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8640c214fb19542d:0x4e5302897968d2c4!8m2!3d29.694898!4d-95.496688
> 6400 Bissonnet Street
> Houston, Texas 77074
>  
> See you there.
>  
> Mike
> N5VCX
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Re: [BVARC] Drone Hitting an Airplane

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Fake
Drone Strike
  
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  From: Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: Mike Hardwick ; Jeffery MacMillian 
 Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 7:58 AM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] Drone Hitting an Airplane
   
But is it real or a fake? 
N5VCX
Mike Hardwick.
On Sep 11, 2017, at 7:22 AM, Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC  
wrote:


Good Morning,
This morning we were discussing a Drone Hitting an Airplane video and I want to 
provide a link. Apparently we have several Ham that straddle both Hobbies and a 
few pilots.  

https://youtu.be/_ieyM1JmXJc


Have Fun,JeffKG5LRP 

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Re: [BVARC] My GoFundMe Page

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

Thanks, wish I could have said that. Maybe I should start a gofundme page to 
pay for housing that's doesn't have exposed studs, breezes from outside and not 
shared with roaches.
73
Mark
K5MGJ

> On Nov 2, 2017, at 7:48 PM, Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC  
> wrote:
> 
> OMG !WTF !With all of the folks still getting their houses back in 
> order and you are wanting people to buy you toys???.
> 
> You stated"I would love to have a new station with radios and gear that 
> is under warranty for a change!"
> 
> So would I, MF...so would I.
> 
> RH
> 
> 
> Rick Hiller 
> The Radio Hotel  -- W5RH
> 
> 
> 
>> On Thu, Nov 2, 2017 at 5:21 PM, Bill Crowell, N4HPG via BVARC 
>>  wrote:
>> All,
>> 
>> I’ve never asked anybody for money. Now I am.
>> 
>> I was in court for my disability claim on 10/13. The judge was AWFUL to me. 
>> He has a reputation. Honestly, I’ve been interrogated by the FBI for days at 
>> a time to get a security clearance back in the day. I would gladly be 
>> interrogated by the FBI rather than this judge.
>> 
>> During Harvey, I manned HF and provided a liaison between Harris EOC and the 
>> state EOC. This method of having the HF station be “stand off” from the 
>> actual EOC and using 2m/440 between them is part of the plan we developed in 
>> NC ARES. It gives the HF operator better room to manage the radios without 
>> being inside the melee that is the EOC.
>> 
>> I have been purchasing old radios and attempting to fix them. I’m getting 
>> too old and my health is not so good. I would love to have a new station 
>> with radios and gear that is under warranty for a change!
>> 
>> I’ve selected a complete Elecraft station plus upgrades to the antennas.
>> 
>> Here’s the link. Please share.
>> 
>> https://www.gofundme.com/new-amateur-radio-equipment
>> 
>> When the next disaster happens and ARES goes into action, you’ll know that 
>> you were a part of it.
>> 
>> 73!
>> 
>> Bill
>> 
>> Bill Crowell, N4HPG
>> Pearland, TX
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>> Mutability of opinion is directly proportional to intelligence.
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Norcal 40A transceiver group build - NAP time

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

Cool! NAP Time is encouraging dusting those original 40As off and getting them 
on the air.

73
Mark
K5MGJ

> On Nov 7, 2017, at 5:24 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
> 
> Mark,
> I have a couple of original NorCal xcvr’s.  Just FYI.
> Rick. W5RH
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my i-Thingamajig
> 
>> On Nov 7, 2017, at 4:16 PM, Mike Teers KG5SXG via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Mark,
>> I would like to participate in the group build. Please let me know the 
>> schedule and any specific tools are parts that I will need to buy.
>> 
>> Mike Teers
>> KG5SXG
>> 
>>  mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: 
>>> If you've considered building something, like maybe a 40m CW QRP 
>>> transceiver, one of the more historic and precursors to the Elecraft line 
>>> of radios - is the Norcal 40A.
>>> The QRP-Tech Yahoo group (Chuck Adams) and the re-invented (Nor)Cal QRP 
>>> club (Doug Hendricks) are instigating a revival of the radio for it's 25th 
>>> anniversary (2018).
>>> They are providing the means of acquiring boards (at a very cheap price, 55 
>>> cents) and a slightly updated design (to meet FCC requirements), with Wayne 
>>> Burdick's blessing. The original design, and such, are per the links below.
>>> NorCal 40A
>>> 
>>> |  
>>> |   |  
>>> NorCal 40A
>>>  |  |
>>> 
>>> |
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> http://www.norcalqrp.org/files/norcal.40a.pdf
>>> I'm considering doing a build (with the 30m mod). I've ordered the minimum 
>>> board quantity (10), so a local participant is welcome to a board. There 
>>> will be guidance for the parts acquisition and if there is enough local 
>>> interest, we can host "build party(s)" for a portion, or all of the build - 
>>> in installments. Hopefully, I'll have boards available at the BVARC 
>>> homebrewer meeting in December.
>>> You'd be responsible for using your own tools and the cost of parts 
>>> ($60-$70, also dependent on what's in your junk box). A build will take 
>>> anywhere from 20-40 hours (not in one sitting...).The QRP-Tech Yahoo Group 
>>> site has a bunch of resources if you decide to make a go of it.
>>> This will be a great introduction to how radios work, theory, practicality 
>>> and where the magic RF smoke is kept. I have a copy of "The Electronics of 
>>> Radio" that is used as a reference & college text - which builds a 40A as 
>>> part of the coursework. At the end, you'll have a piece of history, that 
>>> you built, and kinda understand.
>>> The operating event associated with the build will span through 2018.
>>> Let me know if you'd like to participate.
>>> 73Mark JanzerK5MGJ
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] Norcal 40A transceiver group build - NAP time

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

See the email about joining the QRP Tech group. Look over  the group and I'll 
follow-up at the Club meeting and work through the BOM.

> On Nov 7, 2017, at 5:43 PM, Jerry and Polly Tripp via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
> wrote:
> 
> Sorry, KA5LPH.
> 
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
> 
> On Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 5:41 PM, Jerry and Polly Tripp
> <blazer0...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> This is Jerry,KAn5LPH. I want in. Tell me where to start.
> 
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
> 
> On Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 5:24 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC
> <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
> Mark,
> I have a couple of original NorCal xcvr’s.  Just FYI.
> Rick. W5RH
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my i-Thingamajig
> 
> > On Nov 7, 2017, at 4:16 PM, Mike Teers KG5SXG via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> 
> > wrote:
> > 
> > Mark,
> > I would like to participate in the group build. Please let me know the 
> > schedule and any specific tools are parts that I will need to buy.
> > 
> > Mike Teers
> > KG5SXG
> > 
> >  mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: 
> >> If you've considered building something, like maybe a 40m CW QRP 
> >> transceiver, one of the more historic and precursors to the Elecraft line 
> >> of radios - is the Norcal 40A.
> >> The QRP-Tech Yahoo group (Chuck Adams) and the re-invented (Nor)Cal QRP 
> >> club (Doug Hendricks) are instigating a revival of the radio for it's 25th 
> >> anniversary (2018).
> >> They are providing the means of acquiring boards (at a very cheap price, 
> >> 55 cents) and a slightly updated design (to meet FCC requirements), with 
> >> Wayne Burdick's blessing. The original design, and such, are per the links 
> >> below.
> >> NorCal 40A
> >> 
> >> |  
> >> |  |  
> >> NorCal 40A
> >>  |  |
> >> 
> >>  |
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> http://www.norcalqrp.org/files/norcal.40a.pdf
> >> I'm considering doing a build (with the 30m mod). I've ordered the minimum 
> >> board quantity (10), so a local participant is welcome to a board. There 
> >> will be guidance for the parts acquisition and if there is enough local 
> >> interest, we can host "build party(s)" for a portion, or all of the build 
> >> - in installments. Hopefully, I'll have boards available at the BVARC 
> >> homebrewer meeting in December.
> >> You'd be responsible for using your own tools and the cost of parts 
> >> ($60-$70, also dependent on what's in your junk box). A build will take 
> >> anywhere from 20-40 hours (not in one sitting...).The QRP-Tech Yahoo Group 
> >> site has a bunch of resources if you decide to make a go of it.
> >> This will be a great introduction to how radios work, theory, practicality 
> >> and where the magic RF smoke is kept. I have a copy of "The Electronics of 
> >> Radio" that is used as a reference & college text - which builds a 40A as 
> >> part of the coursework. At the end, you'll have a piece of history, that 
> >> you built, and kinda understand.
> >> The operating event associated with the build will span through 2018.
> >> Let me know if you'd like to participate.
> >> 73Mark JanzerK5MGJ
> > 
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Re: [BVARC] Norcal 40A transceiver group build - NAP time

[mark janzer via BVARC]

NAP time = Norcal40 Anniversary PartyThe schedule is to complete the build by 
January, or so, and operate the rig through 2018. QSO's with other 40A's is 
encouraged.
Register onto the QRP Tech Yahoo group via:Yahoo! Groups
Check out the conversations and the files area for the Winter NAP time build. 
Which includes the BOM (bill of materials). I'll source a few different places 
than on the BOM in the group files. A local group buy of the components will be 
ordered the later half of November. So, if you want to participate in that buy, 
a deadline to sign up will be the 20th or so.
  
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  From: Mike Teers KG5SXG via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org>; mark janzer 
<k5...@yahoo.com> 
Cc: mike...@windstream.net
 Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 4:16 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] Norcal 40A transceiver group build - NAP time
  
Mark,
I would like to participate in the group build. Please let me know the schedule 
and any specific tools are parts that I will need to buy.

Mike Teers
KG5SXG
 
---- mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: 
> If you've considered building something, like maybe a 40m CW QRP transceiver, 
> one of the more historic and precursors to the Elecraft line of radios - is 
> the Norcal 40A.
> The QRP-Tech Yahoo group (Chuck Adams) and the re-invented (Nor)Cal QRP club 
> (Doug Hendricks) are instigating a revival of the radio for it's 25th 
> anniversary (2018).
> They are providing the means of acquiring boards (at a very cheap price, 55 
> cents) and a slightly updated design (to meet FCC requirements), with Wayne 
> Burdick's blessing. The original design, and such, are per the links below.
> NorCal 40A
>  
> |  
> |  |  
> NorCal 40A
>    |  |
> 
>  |
> 
>  
> 
> http://www.norcalqrp.org/files/norcal.40a.pdf
> I'm considering doing a build (with the 30m mod). I've ordered the minimum 
> board quantity (10), so a local participant is welcome to a board. There will 
> be guidance for the parts acquisition and if there is enough local interest, 
> we can host "build party(s)" for a portion, or all of the build - in 
> installments. Hopefully, I'll have boards available at the BVARC homebrewer 
> meeting in December.
> You'd be responsible for using your own tools and the cost of parts ($60-$70, 
> also dependent on what's in your junk box). A build will take anywhere from 
> 20-40 hours (not in one sitting...).The QRP-Tech Yahoo Group site has a bunch 
> of resources if you decide to make a go of it.
> This will be a great introduction to how radios work, theory, practicality 
> and where the magic RF smoke is kept. I have a copy of "The Electronics of 
> Radio" that is used as a reference & college text - which builds a 40A as 
> part of the coursework. At the end, you'll have a piece of history, that you 
> built, and kinda understand.
> The operating event associated with the build will span through 2018.
> Let me know if you'd like to participate.
> 73Mark JanzerK5MGJ


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[BVARC] Norcal 40A transceiver group build - NAP time

[mark janzer via BVARC]

If you've considered building something, like maybe a 40m CW QRP transceiver, 
one of the more historic and precursors to the Elecraft line of radios - is the 
Norcal 40A.
The QRP-Tech Yahoo group (Chuck Adams) and the re-invented (Nor)Cal QRP club 
(Doug Hendricks) are instigating a revival of the radio for it's 25th 
anniversary (2018).
They are providing the means of acquiring boards (at a very cheap price, 55 
cents) and a slightly updated design (to meet FCC requirements), with Wayne 
Burdick's blessing. The original design, and such, are per the links below.
NorCal 40A
  
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NorCal 40A
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http://www.norcalqrp.org/files/norcal.40a.pdf
I'm considering doing a build (with the 30m mod). I've ordered the minimum 
board quantity (10), so a local participant is welcome to a board. There will 
be guidance for the parts acquisition and if there is enough local interest, we 
can host "build party(s)" for a portion, or all of the build - in installments. 
Hopefully, I'll have boards available at the BVARC homebrewer meeting in 
December.
You'd be responsible for using your own tools and the cost of parts ($60-$70, 
also dependent on what's in your junk box). A build will take anywhere from 
20-40 hours (not in one sitting...).The QRP-Tech Yahoo Group site has a bunch 
of resources if you decide to make a go of it.
This will be a great introduction to how radios work, theory, practicality and 
where the magic RF smoke is kept. I have a copy of "The Electronics of Radio" 
that is used as a reference & college text - which builds a 40A as part of the 
coursework. At the end, you'll have a piece of history, that you built, and 
kinda understand.
The operating event associated with the build will span through 2018.
Let me know if you'd like to participate.
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Re: [BVARC] Meeting

[mark janzer via BVARC]

421 Eldridge, Sugar Land

  From: Scott Royall via BVARC 
 To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'  
Cc: Scott Royall 
 Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2017 1:01 PM
 Subject: [BVARC] Meeting
   
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Re: [BVARC] My GoFundMe Page

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Many Ham clubs are on the decline, mostly due to the lack of participation. 
Members are always welcome to come to the general and board meetings, where 
there will be many opportunities presented on the meeting agenda to volunteer 
time for nearly any activity (and more) Rick mentioned below.If your interested 
in helping run the show, you are encouraged to step up...elections are 
Thursday. A previously unelected face will almost certainly be voted in. It 
happened to me
73MarkK5MGJ


  From: Rick Hiller via BVARC 
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Cc: Rick Hiller 
 Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 10:15 PM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] My GoFundMe Page
   
..And a proud member at that.  I’ve served on the board, vp and president, 
co chaired the hamfest, write for the newsletter, put together the ice cream 
social, the chili supper, the annual banquet multiple times and manage the net 
controls for Monday night, plus a few other things.  If this is being a member 
of the ol boys club then I guess I am guilty big time.

Sent from my i-Thingamajig

> On Nov 7, 2017, at 10:01 PM, Scott Royall via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I honestly wish I had more details, but the past member just commented that 
> you were a member of the ol' boys club. I surmise he was saying you're part 
> of a group who tries to run the show.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via 
> BVARC
> Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 21:43
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: Rick Hiller 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] My GoFundMe Page
> 
> Interesting, Scott.
> And just what “part of the problem” am I?
> 73..RH
> 
> Sent from my i-Thingamajig
> 
>> On Nov 7, 2017, at 9:24 PM, Scott Royall via BVARC  wrote:
>> 
>> That’s the rub, the GFM well may have been intended as satire, but it came 
>> across as a whine. Something along the lines of, "that mean ol' judge 
>> rejected my disability claim so buy me a K3 with accessories." Excuuse 
>> me? I mean, if Bill legitimately needs a  stable rig, even I have a spare 
>> IC-7000. It's no K3, but it's better than a 718. But, the message appeared 
>> to be an expectation of charity because of disability. I'm disabled, and I 
>> managed to get my degree and then worked.
>> 
>> Rick, ya know, I've been mulling over the call for BVARC officer candidates, 
>> and I keep returning to the same thought. Even down at the level of a ham 
>> club, it's all about the politics. Who knows whom, and so forth. I could 
>> technically be an officer, certainly, but could I actually accomplish 
>> anything? I keep hearing vague rumblings about how staid BVARC is, and just 
>> today I was told that you're part of the problem. I don’t know who's right, 
>> but I am smart enough to realize every story has multiple sides. In any 
>> case, it's all this strife and consternation around anything that matters 
>> that keeps people from getting involved. It's a major reason why I stay away 
>> from so many meetings. Who needs extra aggravation? I freely acknowledge Ron 
>> Story pretty much soured me on BVARC a few years ago by disinviting me to 
>> Field Day because of my disability. I'm sure he had good intentions, but he 
>> was out of line and needed correcting. That’s the most embittering point, 
>> nobody spoke up so it's really difficult to care about BVARC.
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via 
>> BVARC
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 18:31
>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>> Cc: Rick Hiller ; Yahoo ; 
>> ed...@installer.com
>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] My GoFundMe Page
>> 
>> Ya know, I didn’t mind the GFM submission,  I just thought the level of the 
>> request was quite ludicrous.  Why not start a tad smaller.  
>> The issue was a drifting hf rig.  A 718 Icom is pretty darn stable and will 
>> drive an amp just fine.  It wud be under warranty too.  I might have even 
>> donated empathetically to that cause.
>> W5RH
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 7, 2017, at 6:11 PM, Yahoo via BVARC  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I thought it was funny too.  Everyone has problems and can use money, go 
>>> fund yourself is probably the best tool.
>>> 
>>> Bill
>>> 
>>> Sent
>>> 
>>> 
 On Nov 7, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC  wrote:
 
 I thought the go fund me page was really funny
 
 I don't know why it upset so many folks..??
 
 Eddie (NU5K)
 
 I guess if we see it on the internet it has to be true...  :)  
 
 
 
 
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Re: [BVARC] Civil lawyer help

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Recommendation sent under separate cover.I didn't think this was the 80m old 
grouch net.
73MarkK5MGJ

  From: Gayle Dotts via BVARC 
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
Cc: Gayle Dotts 
 Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 7:52 AM
 Subject: [BVARC] Civil lawyer help
   
We need the name of a good civil lawyer.  Over the weekend my wife and daughter 
was hitand driven into a freeway column going 55 MPH. I am blessed that I am 
notwidowed and lost all of my family today! Truck was totaled, wife suffered 3 
breaks in leg, 4 ribs, crackedsternum and facial damage, daughter too. The 
accident was ticketed against theother driver, 20 years old, who has no 
insurance and we do have witnesses.  Our insurance is full on our truck as 
itshould be.  My wife and I have been withoutjobs for over a year.  I have 
medicalinsurance and so does my daughter but my wife does not.  We need a civil 
lawyer to help us.  With hundreds of lawyers here in Houston notALL of them are 
good lawyers. I am lifting this up to BVARC as a “S.O.S.” andhoping for a name. 
Thank you,Gayle DottsKF5LVZ

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[BVARC] Wanted - push up pole - guyed

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Looking for a guyed push up pole - either to borrow or buy. This is intended to 
be used at MSWE for a hex beam.
73MarkK5MGJ
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Re: [BVARC] Galveston Naval Museum - May 19th pre-event mobilization - MSWE

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 The work day will be from 9am to about noon, but not later than 1.

On ‎Thursday‎, ‎May‎ ‎10‎, ‎2018‎ ‎12‎:‎48‎:‎54‎ ‎PM‎ ‎CDT, TJ via BVARC 
<bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:  
 
 Do you have a starting time on the 19th? I would like to help again. 
Tom Johnson KG5GLX 

Sent from my iPhone
On May 8, 2018, at 11:31 PM, Jo Keener via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:


Folks:
I would like to make the work group, but need to share a ride, due to economic 
status.
Jo.L.  KE7NSB
On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 1:18 PM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

 Thanks!!

On ‎Tuesday‎, ‎May‎ ‎8‎, ‎2018‎ ‎11‎:‎44‎:‎47‎ ‎AM‎ ‎CDT, Michael Monsour 
via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:  
 
 Count me for may 19th
Michael Monsour

On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 8:10 AM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

 I'll first have to apologize for not hyping the Museum Ships Weekend Event 
earlier - It's June 2nd - 3rd this year.
Also, you'll note the name of the venue has changed. The American Undersea 
Warfare Center (AUWC) name has officially changed to the Galveston Naval Museum 
(GNM).
We've planned a pre-event mobilization - to get things in place, as much as we 
can - on May 19th.Although, the Skeeter's event is on the same day - the GNM 
work event is really only a morning event. There will be plenty of time to head 
to the Skeeter's later that evening.
Whether or not you are attending the May 19th gathering. Please VOLUNTEER for 
the MSWE event starting on Friday June 1st through Sunday morning the 3rd. 
We'll have at least two stations churning - maybe three. There will be plenty 
of opportunity for operating, as well as fun on the ships. We'll have a catered 
BBQ dinner (by Leon's) as we did last year, on Saturday evening. There are 
berth's available on the Stewart for overnight - though it's a lot like camping.
I'll need a head count and a time window when you'll be able to attend (both 
for May 19th and MSWE). Reply back to me vs. the whole group, to:k5...@yahoo.com
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[BVARC] Galveston Naval Museum - May 19th pre-event mobilization - MSWE

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 I'll first have to apologize for not hyping the Museum Ships Weekend Event 
earlier - It's June 2nd - 3rd this year.
Also, you'll note the name of the venue has changed. The American Undersea 
Warfare Center (AUWC) name has officially changed to the Galveston Naval Museum 
(GNM).
We've planned a pre-event mobilization - to get things in place, as much as we 
can - on May 19th.Although, the Skeeter's event is on the same day - the GNM 
work event is really only a morning event. There will be plenty of time to head 
to the Skeeter's later that evening.
Whether or not you are attending the May 19th gathering. Please VOLUNTEER for 
the MSWE event starting on Friday June 1st through Sunday morning the 3rd. 
We'll have at least two stations churning - maybe three. There will be plenty 
of opportunity for operating, as well as fun on the ships. We'll have a catered 
BBQ dinner (by Leon's) as we did last year, on Saturday evening. There are 
berth's available on the Stewart for overnight - though it's a lot like camping.
I'll need a head count and a time window when you'll be able to attend (both 
for May 19th and MSWE). Reply back to me vs. the whole group, to:k5...@yahoo.com
73Mark
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Re: [BVARC] BVARC General Meeting - This Thursday, May 10th, 2018

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 I have to ask:
Is it worthwhile to attempt to ask Cookie to transfer the trusteeship of the 
Cavalla Historical ARC call - N5BPS to another trustee?

On ‎Tuesday‎, ‎May‎ ‎8‎, ‎2018‎ ‎08‎:‎57‎:‎51‎ ‎AM‎ ‎CDT, Mike Hardwick via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
 
Make sure you come out to BVARC general meeting this Thursday to be wowed and 
amazed by the incredible electronic knowledge of Robert Polinski, KD5YVQ. 

  

Robert will be starting a series of informative programs at the general 
meetings in the coming months, ranging from aviation and railroad 
communications systems to the inside scoop of vehicle traffic control. 

  

This may not relate directly to amateur radio but it is related to 
communications, interference control and management and frequency allocations. 

  

So don’t miss Robert’s program this week on traffic control or by another name 
“honest office, the light was green”. 

  

Also at the general meeting, Museum Ships Weekend sign-up. Mark Janzer, K5MGJ 
will be at the meeting answering your questions and getting everything lined up 
for the mobilization day on May 19th and the event on June 1st through the 3rd. 
Even with Mark and Julie’s “life in a blender” right now, Mark will be working 
hard for a great MSWE. 

  

And last but not least, Field Day. It is just around the corner and everything 
is moving forward quickly. Scott Medbury, KD5FBA is running the show for BVARC 
so let him know you are ready to help him to make Field Day a great event. 
Again this year Field Day is a combination of four clubs – Brazos Valley ARC, 
TDXS, ECHO and Katy Amateur Radio Society. With all four groups and the new 
location (I will let Scott tell everyone about it), this should become one of 
the best Field Day’s yet. 

  

So come on out to the general meeting. Bring a friend, bring a relative, even 
bring an enemy and enjoy the fun. 

  

73,

  

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Re: [BVARC] Galveston Naval Museum - May 19th pre-event mobilization - MSWE

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Thanks!!

On ‎Tuesday‎, ‎May‎ ‎8‎, ‎2018‎ ‎11‎:‎44‎:‎47‎ ‎AM‎ ‎CDT, Michael Monsour 
via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:  
 
 Count me for may 19th
Michael Monsour

On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 8:10 AM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

 I'll first have to apologize for not hyping the Museum Ships Weekend Event 
earlier - It's June 2nd - 3rd this year.
Also, you'll note the name of the venue has changed. The American Undersea 
Warfare Center (AUWC) name has officially changed to the Galveston Naval Museum 
(GNM).
We've planned a pre-event mobilization - to get things in place, as much as we 
can - on May 19th.Although, the Skeeter's event is on the same day - the GNM 
work event is really only a morning event. There will be plenty of time to head 
to the Skeeter's later that evening.
Whether or not you are attending the May 19th gathering. Please VOLUNTEER for 
the MSWE event starting on Friday June 1st through Sunday morning the 3rd. 
We'll have at least two stations churning - maybe three. There will be plenty 
of opportunity for operating, as well as fun on the ships. We'll have a catered 
BBQ dinner (by Leon's) as we did last year, on Saturday evening. There are 
berth's available on the Stewart for overnight - though it's a lot like camping.
I'll need a head count and a time window when you'll be able to attend (both 
for May 19th and MSWE). Reply back to me vs. the whole group, to:k5...@yahoo.com
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Re: [BVARC] May 19th Museum Ships work day

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Sorry you are unable to attend - our prayers to you and your wife. Hope her 
recovery is quick!
Regards,Mark
On ‎Wednesday‎, ‎May‎ ‎16‎, ‎2018‎ ‎10‎:‎52‎:‎29‎ ‎PM‎ ‎CDT, Jo Keener via 
BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:  
 
 Mark and wife:  Will not be able to to event, Marlene got home from 4 days in 
Hospital, and needs care,Jp.L.
On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 4:28 PM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

Last call to sign up for the pre-event visit to the ships (9 am - 
Saturday).I'll be turning in the names to the Naval Museum on Friday, so that 
you can enter as a volunteer.
If you plan to attend the actual event, two weeks later, June 2nd and 3rd. Also 
let me know.I'll make another call for volunteers (and equipment) before MSWE.
73MarkK5MGJ
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Re: [BVARC] CRAP! IT'S BA-ACK!

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Senator Cruz is on the Armed Services Committee - I've sent this on to his 
office. They have been very attentive to this in the past - hopefully so again. 
 Other hams contacting Senator Cruz with this, would be a good thing.
73MarkK5MGJ
On ‎Tuesday‎, ‎May‎ ‎15‎, ‎2018‎ ‎06‎:‎04‎:‎57‎ ‎PM‎ ‎CDT, Allen Brier N5XZ 
via BVARC  wrote:  
 
 
Can anyone stop this???

  

1.   SB QST @ ARL $ARLB011
ARLB011 Amateur Radio Parity Act Language Inserted in National
Defense Authorization Act

ZCZC AG11
QST de W1AW 
ARRL Bulletin 11 ARLB011
>From ARRL Headquarters 
Newington CT May 11, 2018
To all radio amateurs 

SB QST ARL ARLB011
ARLB011 Amateur Radio Parity Act Language Inserted in National
Defense Authorization Act

ARRL is praising the work of US Representatives Joe Courtney (D-CT),
Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), and Mike Rogers (R-AL) for their successful
efforts in securing language in the National Defense Authorization
Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019 that aids in the survival and growth
of Amateur Radio by giving radio amateurs the right to install an
outdoor antenna at their residences with the approval of their
homeowners associations. This language - text from the proposed
Amateur Radio Parity Act (HR 555) - formed the basis for the
Courtney-Hartzler-Rogers Amendment to the NDAA.

The amendment, offered by the bipartisan trio and accepted by the
House Armed Services Committee by voice vote, will ensure that
Amateur Radio operators will continue to play a vital role in
disaster communication, when called upon. Amateur Radio has
long-standing relationships with the Department of Defense through
both the Military Auxiliary Radio Service (MARS) as well as spectrum
sharing.

The Armed Services Committee passed the NDAA by a 60-to-1 voice vote
after a 14-hour markup that ran well into the night. The bill now
awaits House floor action. The Senate will begin its markup of the
NDAA during the week of May 21.

Representatives Courtney and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) spearheaded the
effort to include the Parity Act language in the NDAA. Both are
cosponsors of the Parity Act, which has passed the House by voice
vote twice in the past 2 years.

Recognizing the long-standing relationship between Amateur Radio and
the Department of Defense, Congressman Kinzinger - who served
multiple tours for the USAF as a fighter pilot and is still a Major
in the Air National Guard, and Courtney, who represents the House
district that includes ARRL Headquarters, have been champions of the
legislation in Congress.

"The steadfast support of the Amateur Radio community continually
demonstrated by Congressmen Kinzinger and Courtney has been a
godsend," said Hudson Director Mike Lisenco, N2YBB. "The Parity Act
wouldn't be anywhere close to this stage without their strong
support, and our organization is extremely grateful."

Lisenco, who serves as Chairman of the ARRL Board's Legislative
Advocacy Committee, also recognized other promoters of Amateur
Radio, including House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg
Walden, W7EQI (R-OR), Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank
Pallone (D-NJ), and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac
Thornberry (R-TX). "We are deeply grateful for their continued
understanding and support," Lisenco said.

ARRL will continue to press for support to enact the Amateur Radio
Parity Act throughout the legislative process.

/EX

N9PBD, Friday at 3:03 PMReport

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2.      

  

  

Allen R. Brier N5XZ

1515 Windloch Lane

Richmond, Texas 77406-2553

(281) 342-1882 (Home)

(713) 705-4801 (Cell)

  
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[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend Event - June 1, 2, 3

[mark janzer via BVARC]

It'll be next weekend! Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, May 31, at Noon.
Please let me know (whether you have already or not) that you'll be attending. 
There have been several members that have canceled due to various issues. Also 
let me know when you'll be there and - if operating after 7pm - if you'll want 
overnight accommodations.
Also let me know what equipment you might bring. Currently I have equipment for 
the SS Selma (including a logging computer).
Only those members operating at night will have bunk space. There are 
limitations this year due to safety renovations in parts of the ships.
I'll put together a roster and let participants know the "ropes", during this 
upcoming week.
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Re: [BVARC] Field day

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 Crap Scott!!  No more high living for you. (and your dog, too)
You'll be in our family's prayers - please take care and hope to see you again 
soon.
73MarkK5MGJ
On ‎Thursday‎, ‎May‎ ‎24‎, ‎2018‎ ‎02‎:‎46‎:‎42‎ ‎PM‎ ‎CDT, Scott Royall 
via BVARC  wrote:  
 
 
No can do, I’m hospitalized with my first heart attack.

  

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Scott Medbury via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 14:32
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: Scott Medbury 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Field day

  

I will be out of town, but I understand that it will be from 10 to noon at 
Duhacsek Park.

  

Scott

  

From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of gmuller885--- via 
BVARC
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 2:06 PM
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: gmuller...@aol.com
Subject: [BVARC] Field day

  

When and where is the FD meeting Saturday?

  

Gerald Muller K9GEM

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[BVARC] May 19th Museum Ships work day

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Last call to sign up for the pre-event visit to the ships (9 am - 
Saturday).I'll be turning in the names to the Naval Museum on Friday, so that 
you can enter as a volunteer.
If you plan to attend the actual event, two weeks later, June 2nd and 3rd. Also 
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Re: [BVARC] Potential Radio Events

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 We'd (BVARC) had been in contact with HMNS-Sugarland for another reason - and 
had scoped it out for operating from the facility.PI day there would be a hoot. 
We have a good contact there (the events coordinator).It might be recommended 
to do a remote station demo there, as options to run a transmission line out of 
the building are severely limited (it was a former prison building - and 
openings to the free air, are like nil).
Also, we still have a couple dozen no-solder transmitter kits (though they 
transmit on the 20 meter band).
73MarkK5MGJ
On ‎Monday‎, ‎May‎ ‎28‎, ‎2018‎ ‎08‎:‎23‎:‎26‎ ‎PM‎ ‎CDT, Ralph via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
   
I have received several requests for demonstrations of Amateur Radio:
 
There are no details yet for any of these events, but I will pass information 
along as it becomes available.
 
Two of the requests (#2 & #4) came as a result of having a booth at Scout Fair 
in April.
 

   - Houston Museum of Natural Science - Sugarland    requested a special event 
station on March 14, 2019.  That is when Pi day is celebrated (3/14)
   - Sam Houston Area Council (SHAC)of boy scouts - want us to set up a JOTA 
station at Houston HQ and any other locations we can manage.  HQ is located at 
the south east corner of loop 610 and TC Jester
   - Scout Camp Bovay (Navasota) has requested demonstrations at day camps this 
summer and next October.  Typically the date in October is the same as JOTA.
 
   - SHAC has requested we consider offering radio license test sessions at 
Scout Fair next year.
 

 
 
The Camp Bovay event is likely to include one or more of:
 

   - GOTA station
   - introduction to Morse code
 
   - Code practice kits
   - mini fox hunt   
 
 
Please consider helping staff these booths when the time comes.
 
 

 
 
73 KE5HDF
 Ralph
 
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Re: [BVARC] FD thoughts

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 What bogs down the QSO rate is managing the pile-up, in trying to pick out 
calls (or pieces of calls). This is not at all apparent on the video.Learn to 
work split (w/ two VFO's or RIT), listening "up" on a frequency different from 
your transmitting frequency 
73MarkK5MGJ
On ‎Wednesday‎, ‎June‎ ‎27‎, ‎2018‎ ‎09‎:‎32‎:‎49‎ ‎AM‎ ‎CDT, Allen Brier 
N5XZ via BVARC  wrote:  
 
 Jeff, what you are hearing is the basic required information ONLY. No "please 
copy", no repeat of the other guys callsign or information, no extraneous 
conversation, no extended dead air periods. That is the way to run and achieve 
maximum QSO "rate". If you need a "fill", ask only for the information you 
need. If you make a correction, be sure to let the guy know you have made the 
correction. The same philosophy applies to CW, RTTY and other digital modes.
I searched YouTube for some example of contest "running" and found more bad 
examples than good ones. Most of them had alot of extraneous, time wasting 
information exchange that was not necessary. Exchanging just the basic 
information in a clear and concise manner will double or triple your rate, and 
will be light years faster than "Search and Pounce" operating. A good operator 
with a good station and good conditions can easily exceed 200 QSO's per hour 
and in fact some have reached in the range of 350-450 per hour. That is six 
QSO's per minute! I have hit 400+ on a number of occasions. The cream of the 
crop operators can sometimes reach 450/hour for short periods. That guy 
averaged 7.7 QSOs/minute which is 462/hour! Great operator!
That's the stuff that excites me! After a while you get a "gaming high", just 
ask other fast operators.
More later...
Allen N5XZ


-Original Message-
From: Jeff Greer 
Sent: Jun 27, 2018 7:46 AM
To: Allen Brier N5XZ 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FD thoughts

 
Allen,




Thanks!  As a noob, I very much enjoyed the video.  I'm going to watch it again 
after work and attempt to untangle it.  I think I'm hearing call signs and 
signal reports. 





Jeff, W5JEF



From: BVARC  on behalf of Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC 

Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 11:21 PM
To: 'Jim Blanca'; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'
Cc: Allen Brier N5XZ; 'NIzar Mullani'; 'Curt Fletcher'; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FD thoughts  
Good example of running…for teaching new operators..

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cOfAixTWDI

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Allen R. Brier N5XZ

1515 Windloch Lane

Richmond, Texas 77406-2553

(281) 342-1882 (Home)

(713) 705-4801 (Cell)

 

From: Jim Blanca [mailto:ke8g@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 4:39 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Allen R. Brier ; Curt Fletcher 
; NIzar Mullani ; Scott Royall 
; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FD thoughts

 

Like Scott, I had the over night shift.  I started at the beginning and 
finished around 4:30 AM- 5:00AM, when Nizar came to rescue me!  I went home and 
slept for a couple of hours, then went to Church.  I returned about 1/2 hour 
before the end with my wife (KD8CMB) and tried to get her to work a little SSB. 
 Alas, no luck, but she did sign in!!

 

I did not do much of the take down, except move some tables and chairs, as my 
grandson decided to be born on June 25th, and he takes priority!  We had his 
7th birthday party at our place.  Can you imagine a house full of kids, right 
after field day, and having only a couple hours of sleep!!  

 

I agree wholeheartedly with Nizar’s and Curt’s comments.  I am somewhat 
dumbfounded at the lack of participation from the TDXS, as I believe there were 
approximately 6 of us in attendance, although I could be wrong on that number 
and just missed folks who came out on Sunday morning.

 

73 de Jim - KE8G 

 

 

 

On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 12:21 PM Scott Royall via BVARC  wrote:


Happy that you enjoyed it. My experience was a bit different since I had the 
overnight shift, but I second your action items.

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of NIzar Mullani via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 11:13
To: 'Curt Fletcher' ; 'Allen R. Brier' 

Cc: NIzar Mullani ;tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; 'BRAZOS VALLEY 
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Sub: Re: [BVARC] FD thoughts

Overall evaluation of the QUAD club FD would have to be 4+ out of 5. Great 
location, great teamwork and great people. Most importantly, the bands opened 
up on Sunday for a great ending. 3,000 QSOs considering that we had high noise 
on 40 and 80 meters and no propagation on 15 and 10 on Saturday, is a great 
score. So, thank you to ALL the organizers and the clubs for making this very 
successful.

Here are a couple of suggestions to make it even better for next year.
1. Trace the noise generator prior to FD so we can reduce 

Re: [BVARC] FD thoughts

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 I have a suggestion (shameless plug) for those that want to practice "running" 
in live fire conditions, with no contest pressure. For Museum Ships Weekend - 
the ships are the DX and like the last MSWE, when a run was set up, the 
pile-ups were tremendous.The QSO rate on the SS Selma was about 2 per minute 
for over 30 minutes. It wasn't faster because I rag chewed the Wisconsin 
stationsMind MSWE is not a contest - but emulates contest conditions.
So, for front-line practice for Field Day, consider MSWE next year. We'll also 
have some interim operating opportunities at the ships over the next year 
(hopefully at least once a quarter).  Our operating set-up is becoming more 
refined (and slightly better organized) there.
Sorry I didn't participate for Field Day this year. Our family has been 
preparing, and are about a week away from being "homeless".
73MarkK5MGJ
On ‎Tuesday‎, ‎June‎ ‎26‎, ‎2018‎ ‎11‎:‎13‎:‎58‎ ‎PM‎ ‎CDT, Ron Litt via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
 
I agree with most all of te comments.  WE need to have a way to recruit Phone 
conesters.  Most of the SSB ops seemed to be there just to see what it is like. 
 Not to contest.  I have written to some folks at the Potomac Valley Radio club 
and the Tennessee Contest group to get some ideas from them.  

  

Also agree with Bill about people switching headsets. I found someone who had 
done just that to my K3.  Too bad for him.  My radio, my rules. There are some 
things that people should not mess with on other peoples gear.  

  

Too many contest rookies. We need experienced SSB operators that know how to 
run.  I have a couple of ideas in that area but will outline it later.  Too 
late tonight. 

  

  

Regards,

  

Ron Litt

281-961-4570

866-667-0521 FAX

ron.l...@gmail.com

  

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Bill Cordell via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 8:22 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' ; 'Jim Blanca' 

Cc: Bill Cordell ; wb5...@arrl.net; 'Doug Seyler' 
; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; 'NIzar Mullani' 
; 'Curt Fletcher' ; 
kd5...@arrl.net; 'Jimmy Vance' ; 'Allen Brier N5XZ' 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] FD thoughts

  

Allen:

Great summation..

Bill

  

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 6:57 PM
To: 'Jim Blanca' ; 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 

Cc: Allen Brier N5XZ ; 'Doug Seyler' 
; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net; 'NIzar Mullani' 
; 'Curt Fletcher' ; 
kd5...@arrl.net; 'Jimmy Vance' ; wb5...@arrl.net
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FD thoughts

  

For Field Day next year we will (or should):

  
   
   - Have Jeff Hoke from CenterPoint Energy come out several months before FD 
and then again several weeks before.
   - Locate the main antennas East<->West of each other to minimize 
interstation interference.
   - Route digital feed lines separate from CW feed lines.
   - Investigate the use of some portable A/C units.
   - Investigate the use of coax stubs to further reduce interstation 
interference.
   - KEEP THE SAME COOK! (Great job on food!)
   - KEEP THE SAME NETWORK GUY! (Great job on computers, networking, software, 
etc. We are really lucky to have you, Glen!)
   - Suggest either TDXS or BVARC purchase a new 2-el 40m beam.
   - Put CW antennas on highest manlifts.
   - Investigate the use of a manual switch to switch radios from mains to 
generator (to eliminate last minute confusion…or) switch radios to generator 
well before 1pm.
   - Make sure GOTA station operators know the rules.

  

I thought this was one of our best Field Days yet, due to the new location 
(irrespective of noise). Hopefully we can work out the noise issues with 
CenterPoint or fix whatever is making the noise in the house. The house and the 
land were a big improvement over what we have had in the past. The 
participation by other clubs (especially KARS) was a big plus. We may need to 
make some more rules, especially with respect to moving headsets around in the 
SSB room…or make sure all are setup the same way. We also need a greater push 
with the SSB operators regarding operating technique to maximize rate (teach 
them to run). 

  

I am also dumbfounded and extremely disappointed in the lack of participation 
by other TDXS members. I suggest we make a push again for next year, but we 
need to start six months in advance so that they do not make other plans first. 

  

I know I have other thoughts and will express them as soon as they come to the 
front of my mind.

  

Allen R. Brier N5XZ

1515 Windloch Lane

Richmond, Texas 77406-2553

(281) 342-1882 (Home)

(713) 705-4801 (Cell)

  

From: Jim Blanca [mailto:ke8g@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 4:39 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Allen R. Brier ; Curt Fletcher 
; NIzar Mullani ; Scott Royall 
; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net
Subject: Re: [BVARC] FD thoughts

  

Like Scott, I had the over night shift.  I started at the beginning and 
finished around 4:30 AM- 5:00AM, when Nizar came to rescue me!  I went home and 
slept for a couple of hours, then 

[BVARC] Fwd: 2018 Orange Hamfest

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Robert Dupree" 
> Date: January 7, 2018 at 3:14:12 PM CST
> To: "Robert Dupree" 
> Subject: 2018 Orange Hamfest
> 
> Dear Fellow Amateur Radio Operator,
>  
> The 2018 ORANGE HAMFEST is only a little over a month away!
>  
> Please help us get this information about the 2018 ORANGE HAMFEST to our 
> fellow hams by forwarding this message and attached Hamfest flyer to all 
> those in your amateur radio club or related organization.
>  
> Hope to see you there!
>  
> Best Wishes, 73
>  
> Robert
> KG5RLD
>  
> 2018 ORANGE HAMFEST
> HOSTED BY
> ORANGE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
> AND
> JEFFERSON COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
>  
>  
> Saturday, February 24th, 2018
> 7:30 AM to 2:00 pm
> Orange County Convention & Expo Center
> 11475 FM 1442
> Orange, Texas 77632
> Coordinates: 30 07.28N & 093 52.92W or 30.1244N, -93.8922W
>  
>  
> If you like attending hamfests you’ll love the 2018 ORANGE HAMFEST!
> ·  Put a face to a familiar call sign.
> 
> ·  Have a great time seeing old friends, meeting new ones.
> 
> ·  Shop for a great deal on that new or vintage rig, antenna, or 
> accessories.
> 
>  
> 
> Tons of things to see and do:
> ·  120 dealer/vendor/swap tables
> 
> ·  Tailgate sale area
> 
> ·  CONTINUOUS drawings for door prizes
> 
> ·  GREAT grand prizes- no need to be present to win
> 
> ·  Presentations and forums
> 
> ·  VE license testing
> 
> ·  Yummy food!
> 
> ·  Clean, comfortable, ADA-compliant facilities
> 
>  
> For more information see the attached 2018 ORANGE HAMFEST Flyer or 
> http://www.qsl.net/w5nd/index_files/HAMFEST%20INFO/hamfest%20info.htm
>  
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[BVARC] Museum Ships Workday - this Saturday - January 20th

[mark janzer via BVARC]

We've scheduled a work day for this Saturday - at the ships.Tentatively on the 
agenda is:
A look at the electrical in the radio room - as we had several issues during 
the last Ships Weekend.A look at the feasibility of a split AC system - we'll 
have an A/C contractor aboard to have a lookAnother look at the Cavalla wire 
antenna.Maybe some operating time
Let me know if you are interested in attending, so I can place your name at the 
gate for admission.
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Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Workday - this Saturday - January 20th

[mark janzer via BVARC]

We're looking at a start time of 9:00 to about noon or 1:00 pm.

  From: mark janzer 
 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB  
 Sent: Monday, January 15, 2018 4:46 PM
 Subject: Museum Ships Workday - this Saturday - January 20th
   
We've scheduled a work day for this Saturday - at the ships.Tentatively on the 
agenda is:
A look at the electrical in the radio room - as we had several issues during 
the last Ships Weekend.A look at the feasibility of a split AC system - we'll 
have an A/C contractor aboard to have a lookAnother look at the Cavalla wire 
antenna.Maybe some operating time
Let me know if you are interested in attending, so I can place your name at the 
gate for admission.
73MarkK5MGJ

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Re: [BVARC] BVARC General Meeting - This Thursday, July 12th, 2018

[mark janzer via BVARC]

 I'll be there - with Station in a Box tickets - for the special price of 10 
for $20.
73MarkK5MGJ
On ‎Wednesday‎, ‎July‎ ‎11‎, ‎2018‎ ‎02‎:‎44‎:‎04‎ ‎PM‎ ‎CDT, Mike Hardwick 
via BVARC  wrote:  
 
 
What goes up and doesn’t come down (or at least for now)? The International 
Space Station that’s what. The ISS has been up since 1998 (first module) and 
will be orbiting the Earth until 2028 or when it is sold off to the Ru………. or 
Chi……….. Just joking! Since there is a ton of things happening to the ISS, it 
seemed like a good time to bring in an expert to tell the club members (and 
visitors) just what is going on at the ISS in relation to amateur radio and 
other communications systems that the station has. So……

  

Kyle Brewer, KE5IJ, of NASA will be at the general meeting to explain all the 
different communications system on the International Space Station and what is 
new in amateur radio for the ISS. Kyle visited the club the club in 2016 and 
gave us an insight at that time of what was in place on the ISS. After two 
years, there has been a few changes and upgrades that should interest everyone. 

  

So don’t miss Kyle’s presentation this Thursday. Ask Kyle what his wife is up 
to – she works at NASA and was doing some interesting things with how 
commercial aircraft are built. 

  

Don’t forget the new BVARC raffle – “ A station in a Box”. Several people will 
be at the meeting selling chances for someone to win a 756 Pro II complete with 
everything except a tree. Everyone should take a chance at only $2.00 per 
ticket ( or 5 for $10). 

  

In case someone has forgotten how to get the Sugar Land Masonic Lodge, I have 
attached a link to Google maps. 

  

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Masonic+Lodge+1141/@29.627903,-95.6212647,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8640e71c23917209:0xcc783c456f076e11!8m2!3d29.627903!4d-95.619076

  

I hope everyone can make it to the meeting for Kyle’s presentation. 

  

73,

  

Mike Hardwick, N5VCX

President

Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club

713-826-6917

  
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Re: [BVARC] Hamlets Buddy ][

[Mark Janzer via BVARC]

You might now add a length of wire, with the 50ohm resistor on place and see if 
a CQ will show up on the RBN.

73
Mark
K5MGJ 

> On Mar 11, 2018, at 11:35 AM, Jon “KF5TFJ” Noxon via BVARC  
> wrote:
> 
> Gang,
> 
> Friday after pulling out the HFB ][ built the night before, I could not get 
> it to work with my Nano Keyer project. But despair not, as I found the 
> solution…
> 
> I replaced the optocoupler 4N43 with a MCT6, and now it works! The N43 did 
> not cause any issues with my KX3, but apparently the forward voltage drop was 
> a bit too much for the HFB ][.
> 
> Jon
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[BVARC] WBB kit and March 8th meeting

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Thanks to all who attended the meeting last night!
>From what I can tell, we had a 100% success rate on completing the kits!In 
>fact - Jon Noxon was working DX (with 50 mW) from across the room.
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[BVARC] BVARC meeting - Thursday night - March 8th

[mark janzer via BVARC]

Just a reminder of the meeting this Thursday evening at 7:30 at the Sugar Land 
Masonic Lodge - 421 Eldridge Rd. - Sugar Land
We'll have the World's Biggest Buildathon kit - a solderless 20m transmitter 
available for you to build during the meeting.If you are interested - we 
request that you bring $12.50 for the kit - and that you also bring a 9-volt 
battery, needle nose pliers and a magnifying glass (to ID parts).We're limited 
to 30 kits - so if you want one, let us know in advance and one will be set 
aside for you.
For more information on what this thing is:
http://www.qrpme.com/?p=product=WBB
Instructions for the BVARC version of the kit (this is a slight variation on 
the one at the link) will be provided at the meeting.
73MarkK5MGJ
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[BVARC] Amateur radio parity act - FCC reauthorization

[mark janzer via BVARC]

I just scanned the funding bill (that just past) and the parity act language 
was not in the FCC reauthorization.
73MarkK5MGJ
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Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] H.R.4986 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2018

[mark janzer via BVARC]

It looks like a cut and paste, verbatim, of the bill from 2017...
MarkK5MGJ

  From: gmuller885--- via BVARC 
 To: rule...@gmail.com; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net 
Cc: gmuller...@aol.com; BVARC@BVARC.org
 Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 11:44 AM
 Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] H.R.4986 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2018
   
This looks like it is a compromise at least in wording that gives the ham some 
wiggle room whit the HOA's. Please correct me if I miss read it.

Gerald Muller k9gemgmuller...@aol.com
In a message dated 3/4/2018 10:31:43 AM Central Standard Time, 
rule...@gmail.com writes:

All,
This bill is to reauthorize funding for the FCC.  Very likely to pass so the 
FCC can operate! 

Title III of this bill appears to contain language very similar to the Amateur 
Radio Parity Act of 2017!!
I do not see anything I recognize as allowing "high symbol rate" modes on the 
HF bands.
Below is a link to the text of the bill:


https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4986/text?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22amateur+radio+parity+act+of+2017%22%5D%7D=3#toc-H8E4756C977B042B5926BDAD067F668CC
Please read and see what you think!  Forward to anyone you feel should see this.
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