Re: [BVARC] local radio shop recommendations

2024-04-10 Thread Philip Bartash via BVARC
Check with Alexander Suvorov, he does repairs. Phone: 281-854-5657 he may be still around. 73 Phil W2OZB "I only drop words that give the sentence any meaning." On Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 9:05 PM Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: > No place locally to repair equipment. As for installs River Oaks is

Re: [BVARC] Cw practice???

2024-01-18 Thread Philip Bartash via BVARC
If you want to practice with your key just plug into your radio, mode to CW and break-in off. Have at it, either listen with headphones (recommended) or with speaker. If you want to get on the internet, then you will need to plug the radio into the line-in jack of the computer. No radio? Then

Re: [BVARC] CW questions

2024-01-16 Thread Philip Bartash via BVARC
my phone NR is 713-818-0846, I send cw better than I can type HiHi! Phil On Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 9:37 AM Philip Bartash wrote: > The first thing to do is put an email address on your QRZ page. > I have a ZOOM session on Tuesday evenings at 8pm teaching CW to any BVARC > member interested.

Re: [BVARC] CW questions

2024-01-16 Thread Philip Bartash via BVARC
The first thing to do is put an email address on your QRZ page. I have a ZOOM session on Tuesday evenings at 8pm teaching CW to any BVARC member interested. Please contact me at 713-8189-0846 to discuss various aspects of learning CW, each of the various schools with their good and bad points.

Re: [BVARC] TQP Club member county list build

2023-09-12 Thread Philip Bartash via BVARC
W2OZB Harris On Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 9:47 AM JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: > K5JPP Harris Co & Maybe Chambers Co > > On 09/12/2023 9:27 AM CDT Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > > > If you are working the TQP this weekend add your name to the list and > reply. > > W5RH -- Sabine County > next ? >

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

2023-05-09 Thread Philip Bartash via BVARC
Sri, I will not be attending 73 Phil W2OZB On Mon, May 8, 2023 at 9:29 PM Jason C via BVARC wrote: > I plan on making it > > Sausage, if there is a choice > > Thank you! Jason > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 8, 2023, at 9:06 PM, Michael Monsour via BVARC > wrote: > >  > I will be there >

Re: [BVARC] Power Supply Repair

2023-04-25 Thread Philip Bartash via BVARC
nutz! its 281-854-5657 On Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 2:39 PM Philip Bartash wrote: > Give Alexander Suvorov a call: 281-854-5667 > > 73, > Phil > W2OZB > > "What I lack in copy skills, I make up with my poor sending technique" > > On Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 2:32 PM Chuck Finnell via BVARC > wrote: >

Re: [BVARC] Power Supply Repair

2023-04-25 Thread Philip Bartash via BVARC
Give Alexander Suvorov a call: 281-854-5667 73, Phil W2OZB "What I lack in copy skills, I make up with my poor sending technique" On Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 2:32 PM Chuck Finnell via BVARC wrote: > BVARC, > I am looking for suggestions for a power supply repair person/company here > in Houston,

Re: [BVARC] Rig repair

2023-02-04 Thread Philip Bartash via BVARC
pair > I'm completely new to ham radio (I got my technician license 2 weeks ago). > What is the club frequency? > > KI5ZHW > > Get Outlook for Android <https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> > -- > *From:* BVARC on behalf of Philip Bartash via > BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Rig repair

2023-01-19 Thread Philip Bartash via BVARC
Alex, What is your email address? It seems you're email is not on QRZ> I wish to email you with a question? 73, Phil W2OZB On Wed, Jan 18, 2023 at 2:30 PM Suggs, Marvin (KTRK-TV) via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > Thanks Alexander > No it’s not too late > Marvin > N5RKW > > Sent from my

Re: [BVARC] Dipole - one day ok, next day high SWR

2022-10-14 Thread Philip Bartash via BVARC
moisture in the feed line connection perhaps? On Fri, Oct 14, 2022 at 8:34 AM Shannon Tassin via BVARC wrote: > All, > > I have an OCF 80-10M dipole that I just hung between some trees in a new > location. I hung it yesterday (before all of the rain) and was able to tune > it on every frequency

Re: [BVARC] Power Supply

2021-08-09 Thread Philip Bartash via BVARC
What Mike and Jeff said! 73 Phil W2OZB On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 3:44 PM Michael Amos via BVARC wrote: > > > I’ll second that one as well. I’ve got one that I run MY HF rig on as > well as the small amount of power it takes to run the SWR meter as well. > It works GREAT and is virtually noise

Re: [BVARC] Attention all BVARCers -- Texas City Ham Fest -- July 10th

2021-04-27 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
I'm willing to be that the turn out will be at record levels this year because of pent up energy. Just my guess... Phil W2OZB > On 04/26/2021 10:13 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > > > One of the best little ham fests in Texas is happening on July 10th 2021. > The

Re: [BVARC] Anybody up for CW

2021-01-04 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
Mike, Text or call and leave a message at 713-818-0846 please. I believe I can be of assistance. 73 Phil W2OZB > On 01/03/2021 10:19 PM Mark Braun via BVARC wrote: > > > > Hi, > I need some QSO’s and practice. > Can head copy 15 WPM. Available anytime. >

Re: [BVARC] Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all

2020-12-25 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
At this time of the year I would like for all to please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most

Re: [BVARC] What’s the best computer cw and digital software

2020-12-24 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
Terry, Record yourself in a qso or just sending something,. I use words to a song I know. Wait a few days, then listen. It may shock you. Biggest issue is more often than not, spacing. Keep your words tight, drive a truck through the space between words. If you think you may be putting

Re: [BVARC] Calling all CW guys: Rookie Roundup is Today

2020-12-20 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
> On Sunday, December 20, 2020, 09:32:20 AM CST, PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC > wrote: > > > Gentlemen, > > As a rather novice HAM myself and also CWAcademy advisor with new > students giving their all today, I ask you guys to get out there an

[BVARC] Calling all CW guys: Rookie Roundup is Today

2020-12-20 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
Gentlemen, As a rather novice HAM myself and also CWAcademy advisor with new students giving their all today, I ask you guys to get out there and give those rookies a contact. Please take time out to give our new CW operators a nice welcome! I knew it meant a lot to me when I was doing the

Re: [BVARC] SCN 2020-11-27 What do you want for Christmas?

2020-11-28 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
I just want software that works and is stable. > On 11/28/2020 9:06 AM John Mechura via BVARC wrote: > > > I want a hippopotamus for Christmas! > > On Fri, Nov 27, 2020 at 12:27 PM KJ Anderson via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org > mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org > wrote: > >

[BVARC] CWopsT W2OZB LP

2020-09-02 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1300Z Sep 2 Call: W2OZB Operator(s): W2OZB Station: W2OZB Class: Single Op LP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 1 Summary: Band QSOs 160: 80: 40: 46 20: 15: 10: Total: 46 Mults = 46

Re: [BVARC] Korean Hamfest

2020-08-08 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
They do love those donuts! 73 Phil W2OZB > On 08/08/2020 10:10 AM mark janzer via BVARC wrote: > > > > Cool! Lots of younger people. > They need an XYL staffed donut booth though. > > Mark K5MGJ > > On Saturday, August 8, 2020, 09:01:00 AM CDT, Glenn Anderson via

[BVARC] NAQP-CW

2020-08-02 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
I just ran out of gas and my fist turned to clay! North American QSO Party, CW - August Call: W2OZB Operator(s): W2OZB Station: W2OZB Class: Single Op LP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 5.5 Summary: Band QSOs Mults --- 160: 80: 15 10 40: 70 32 20:

Re: [BVARC] help with Morse code for BSA Signs, Signals, and Codes Merit Badge

2020-05-19 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
Elizabeth, For starters, yes, there are some learning software that are better than others as there are different teaching methods, some better than others. I may be of assistance in their quest. I am an instructor at CWAcademy.. Though I do not recommend the CWAcademy for them as it is

Re: [BVARC] New -- Amateur Radio Mentoring Group

2020-04-23 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
By the way John, how is the Intermediate CW class treating you? Inquiring minds want to know :-) Phil W2OZB > On April 23, 2020 at 7:47 AM John Brockus via BVARC wrote: > > Will it be possible for a recording to be made available? > ZOOM allows recording. > I have a

Re: [BVARC] New -- Amateur Radio Mentoring Group

2020-04-23 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
As do I! :-) Phil W2OZB CWAcademy Advisor > On April 23, 2020 at 7:47 AM John Brockus via BVARC wrote: > > Will it be possible for a recording to be made available? > ZOOM allows recording. > I have a conflict with my CW Academy class. > > Thanks, > John KC9JLE > >

Re: [BVARC] headsets

2020-04-05 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
I found blue tooth useless when it comes to CW. The latency is just too much for my poor brain when sending my $0.02 I'm 100% CW. 73 Phil W2OZB > On April 5, 2020 at 5:48 AM JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: > > > Ham friends, > > > > I’m in the market for new headset/mic

Re: [BVARC] KZ5MM 28.462.5 CONTEST

2020-03-28 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
Can I invite you down to CW territory for the FOC BW? :-) > On March 28, 2020 at 9:06 AM Allen Brier via BVARC wrote: > > > > > > > Allen R. Brier N5XZ > > 1515 Windloch Lane > > Richmond, TX 77406 > > > > >

[BVARC] CWopsT W2OZB LP

2020-02-26 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
Haven't done a CWT in months and after hospital stay of 5 days, I'm back. This time without the use of a keyboard. Strictly sending with a paddle and I had no repeats!! Life is good. CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1900Z Feb 26 > > Call: W2OZB > Operator(s): W2OZB > Station:

[BVARC] Crew to Install a crank up?

2019-12-24 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
I am looking for someone in Houston area to install a crank up tower. I can have it moved to my location but have no way of: getting it to the pad and installing the beam and getting it from horizontal to vertical. At my age, all I can do is watch! Who in the Houston area does this kind of

[BVARC] Student needs a keyer

2019-10-19 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
Gentlemen, I have a new cw student who is a new Tech and new member of BVARC. He is in need of an iambic keyer for class (I have a paddle I can loan him). Does any member have a keyer they are not using that would lend or sell a keyer to him? Please let me know. 73, Phil W2OZB

Re: [BVARC] Pre-mobilization work party - USS Stewart - Satruday April 13th

2019-04-10 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
Mark, I had to chime in. I am unable to do anything due to Dianne's surgery and recovery. I've been so busy I even missed one of my own CW classes. My heart is out to you guys and wish I could help but I am house bound. I would love to do than on CW one day. Perhaps I can call in

[BVARC] NA QSO Party

2019-01-13 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
Well, I guess if I would have started on time (It was at noon not 1pm!)... but I only was "in and out" all day so I "part timed" it... P73, Phil W2OZB North American QSO Party, CW Callsign: W2OZB Category-Power: LOW Category-Operator: SINGLE-OP Category-Assisted: NON-ASSISTED Name:

[BVARC] 1300Z CWT

2018-11-14 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
The bands were truly awful for the (slow Code 20wpm) student CWT but I managed a few CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1300Z Nov 14 Call: W2OZB Operator(s): W2OZB Station: W2OZB Class: Single Op LP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 1 Summary: Band QSOs 160: 80: 40: 20 20: 8 15: 10:

Re: [BVARC] Begginer's CW class

2018-09-24 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
at 9:23 AM NIzar Mullani via BVARC > wrote: > > > > > > Phil, > > > > > > > > Please feel free to give my slot to someone who does not do CW on a > > regular basis. I will be glad to assist you. > > > > &

Re: [BVARC] Begginer's CW class

2018-09-24 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of PHILIP BARTASH > via BVARC > Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 8:26 AM > To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net > Cc: PHILIP BARTASH > Subject: [BVARC] Begginer's CW class > > &g

[BVARC] Begginer's CW class

2018-09-24 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
As a follow up to Nizar's email, I thought I would send an email out on my proposed CW class to give everyone an idea how the class will work. Well, the response was so great and so fast that instead, I'm announcing that the class has already filled up! The students will be getting a class

Re: [BVARC] Proof that I still do operate SSB

2018-09-23 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
FB Niz! While you were holding a mike, I was on the "Dark Side" :-) I participated in the FOC Contest on the 20th: The bands were somewhere between bad to truly awful, but I managed to squeak by with a few contacts. I'm not used to guys doing a "bit of ragchew" at 35WPM in a contest, Hi

[BVARC] 1900Z CWT

2018-06-13 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
Worked 20M with somewhat better results though still no student contacts CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1900Z Jun 13 Call: W2OZB Operator(s): W2OZB Station: W2OZB Class: Single Op LP QTH: TX Operating Time (hrs): 1 Summary: Band QSOs 160: 80: 40: 20: 21 15: 10: Total: 21

[BVARC] 1300Z Student CWT

2018-06-13 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
In the regular CWT I S, but today I ran using my paddle at 18wpm trying to attract students. Conditions were sketchy and I didn't get one CWA student, but I ended up with 20 calls. Like fishing, I started at 18 and went down to as slow as 16WPM in hopes of picking up one CWA student, but

[BVARC] Session 2 CWT

2018-06-06 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
Lets just say it wasn't a stellar performance, the QSB was bloody awful, and I was half way through it before I realized I was transmitting only 5 watts :-( the things you learn as a newbie! 73, Phil W2OZB CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1900Z Jun 6 Call: W2OZB Operator(s): W2OZB Station:

Re: [BVARC] K0NM CWT score 6-6-18

2018-06-06 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
Nizar, Thanks for contact! Yes, it was noisy, and I got there late. I had to reconfigure from using Skype last night with helping a CWA level 2 student. Oooops! I still manged a few in a rushed reconfigure. I always get a big kick out of contacting CWOps #1 as well. Poor guy always

[BVARC] CWT score

2018-05-30 Thread PHILIP BARTASH via BVARC
> > > CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1300Z May 30 > > > > Call: W2OZB > > Operator(s): W2OZB > > Station: W2OZB > > > > Class: Single Op LP > > QTH: TX > > Operating Time (hrs): 1 > > > > > Summary: > > Band QSOs > >