Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam
Gary, Great info! I think at least for me, the degradation issue between 10 and 12m is negligable, based on the OCF and the Alpha vertical that I am coming from, regardless of which broadband version of hexbeam I'm going to. But the rest this is a lot to drink in. I do have more questions that I have for the manufacturers. Again, great stuff and thanks for passing it along. 73, Rob, KC5RET On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 5:38 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > I included a link showing the 12/10 M. Interaction. Check it out. > Gary > > Sent with AquaMail for Android > http://www.aqua-mail.com > > On October 18, 2016 3:24:55 PM Rob McClure via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: > >> Gary, >> >> I wasn't aware there was another design in use, other than the >> Spiderbeam. >> I like the hexagonal design as it seems to shed the wind better. >> >> I am more comfortable with buying one already built, but I will indeed be >> using a choke balun. >> >> I had never heard about the interference between 10 and 12... Do you know >> how much 10 is impaired? >> >> I may have something for you. Have you ever heard of Textenna Tex Hex >> hexbeam? >> >> I just found out about them today. Evidently they WERE sold by Texas >> Towers but I got an email today from a rep at TT that Textenna was selling >> direct. Here's the info if you don't want to wait for me: >> >> The man you need to talk to is Herb Welch. He can be reached at (214) >> 808-6624. >> >> Thanks for chiming in Gary, the more info I have the better decision I >> can make. >> >> I'll be pulling the trigger on this sometime in the next 4 weeks. >> >> Have you decided on what you're going to mount your hexbeam? Right now >> unless something easier comes along, I'm going to use a Spiderbeam 47' HD >> mast and put the rotator at the bottom and turn the entire thing. I may >> be moving in the next 3 to 5 years and I don't want to install anything I >> can easily take with me. >> >> 73, Rob, KC5RET >> >> On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 2:47 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >> wrote: >> >>> Rob: >>> >>>I am about to pull the trigger on a hex beam myself. I >>> think that the K4KIO kit is about the best from my brief >>> research, but a couple of things: >>> >>> 1) The HB configurations these days seem to be the >>> broad band (max 2:1 SWR) design like the K4KIO and >>> I do prefer this design over the classic HB. >>> 2) Definitely get a choke balun ferrite kit for the coax >>> to reduce common mode sneak currents on the coax >>> shield's outer surface. >>> 3) Unless you plan to use 12M., you may want to not >>> wire this band in as it does somewhat impair the 10M. >>> performance due to the closeness of the bands. >>> >>> IMHO, >>> Gary K5AMH >>> >>> http://www.karinya.net/g3txq/hexbeam/multi_perform/ >>> >>> >>> >>> On 10/18/2016 11:44, Rob McClure via BVARC wrote: >>> >>> Hello all, >>> >>> Does anyone in the club have any of these hexbeams? >>> >>> If yes can you respond off list? I'd like to ask a few questions since >>> I'm ready to buy one. >>> >>> 73, Rob, KC5RET >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> BVARC mailing >>> listBVARC@bvarc.orghttp://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>> >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> BVARC mailing list >>> BVARC@bvarc.org >>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>> >>> >> ___ >> BVARC mailing list >> BVARC@bvarc.org >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> >> > ___ > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > > ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam
Gary, I wasn't aware there was another design in use, other than the Spiderbeam. I like the hexagonal design as it seems to shed the wind better. I am more comfortable with buying one already built, but I will indeed be using a choke balun. I had never heard about the interference between 10 and 12... Do you know how much 10 is impaired? I may have something for you. Have you ever heard of Textenna Tex Hex hexbeam? I just found out about them today. Evidently they WERE sold by Texas Towers but I got an email today from a rep at TT that Textenna was selling direct. Here's the info if you don't want to wait for me: The man you need to talk to is Herb Welch. He can be reached at (214) 808-6624. Thanks for chiming in Gary, the more info I have the better decision I can make. I'll be pulling the trigger on this sometime in the next 4 weeks. Have you decided on what you're going to mount your hexbeam? Right now unless something easier comes along, I'm going to use a Spiderbeam 47' HD mast and put the rotator at the bottom and turn the entire thing. I may be moving in the next 3 to 5 years and I don't want to install anything I can easily take with me. 73, Rob, KC5RET On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 2:47 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > Rob: > >I am about to pull the trigger on a hex beam myself. I > think that the K4KIO kit is about the best from my brief > research, but a couple of things: > > 1) The HB configurations these days seem to be the > broad band (max 2:1 SWR) design like the K4KIO and > I do prefer this design over the classic HB. > 2) Definitely get a choke balun ferrite kit for the coax > to reduce common mode sneak currents on the coax > shield's outer surface. > 3) Unless you plan to use 12M., you may want to not > wire this band in as it does somewhat impair the 10M. > performance due to the closeness of the bands. > > IMHO, > Gary K5AMH > > http://www.karinya.net/g3txq/hexbeam/multi_perform/ > > > > On 10/18/2016 11:44, Rob McClure via BVARC wrote: > > Hello all, > > Does anyone in the club have any of these hexbeams? > > If yes can you respond off list? I'd like to ask a few questions since I'm > ready to buy one. > > 73, Rob, KC5RET > > > ___ > BVARC mailing > listBVARC@bvarc.orghttp://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > > > > ___ > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > > ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam
Hello all, Does anyone in the club have any of these hexbeams? If yes can you respond off list? I'd like to ask a few questions since I'm ready to buy one. 73, Rob, KC5RET ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] Kenwood TS-590SG for sale
Hello all, Selling my TS-590SG bought on 1/1/15. Radio, power cord, mic, USB cable, original manuals, NIFTY manual, and box, although the box was a little beat up when I received it. Still has over 2 years remaining on extended warranty. Never around smoke, and it's in great shape. I offering it to club members first before posting to QRZ, QTH and other places. $1175 and I'll pay the warranty transfer. Pelican type case available for $30. Will deliver within 50 miles of 77080. Need to fund project for better antennas. 73, Rob, KC5RET ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] Rigs and antennas for sale
Hello all, I have a couple of radios and antennas for sale. Wanted to offer them to folks in the club first before putting them on QRZ, Eham, Craigslist and Ebay. FT-897D - has 110v power supply installed. No filters that I know of. Bought this from Mr. Morton about 3 or 4 years ago. Don't use it since buying my TS-590SG two years ago. Took it to HARS for alignment and check. I think they replaced one of the VHF/UHF finals. Turned it on once to see if it worked and it's been in a closet ever since. Has mic and power cable. Will include RT system programming cable and software, amp key cable, orignal boxes and inserts. Nifty manual included. Not interested at this time in selling the rig without the PS or the PS without the rig. Not interested in trades unless you have a almost new 47' HD Spiderbeam aluminum mast. Asking $900. If you pay asking price, you can choose either one of the wire antennas offered below to take home. I can also offer you a LDG 125w tuner if you need one. FT-7900 - I've only turned this on a couple of times. Bought it for an application that never materialized. Has new, unused remote head kit. Original box, mic, power cord. Manual and Nifty manual. Asking $250 Antennas Alpha Antenna EZ Military 80-6m. Bought it from a fellow BVARCer, never used it. Was going to try to retrofit the matching device from this antenna which is good for 500w, with my original Alpha antenna (which was only good for 125w), but never got around to it. Includes tripod, mount, NVIS kit, and counterpoise kit. collapsible vertical element. I never used it, it's a bargain. $180, you pay what I paid. WIRE - NI4L 80-6m OCF. Bought this for a buddy in Indiana, but he doesn't need it. This is a 'winterized' version of NI4L's normal 80-6m OCF. Normal is made with #14 wire, mine is made with #12. This works great on everything but 15m. 135' long. Put it up once to check SWR. Asking $75 WIRE - NI4L Fan Dipole. 4 bands, 40/20/17/10. Flexweave #14 wire. includes balun. Don't need this as I use PAR HF Omni's and an NI4L 80-6m OCF Asking $90 Pictures on request. Email me here or call\text me at 832 586 6799 for quicker response. Cash or Paypal only. Asking prices will go up on the other places. 73, Rob, KC5RET ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] MSWE - how did you do?
Hello all, This was my second year for MSWE and it seemed like conditions were worse than last year, but my persistence was up. I got started at my Woodville QTH about 3 hours after the event started and logged 17 ships by 2300 UTC on Sunday. The majority of those were on my Maxcon 80-6 OCF dipole at 35'. However, i did get 5 total contacts on my PAR Electronics 20m Omni. at 25'. Nice when I can use that antenna as it drops the noise about 5 S units. All but one of my contacts were at 100w. One of them I got at 20w as I forgot to switch the power back to 100w after finding out PSK31 still isn't working on my Kenwood. I know what I need to do better next year are antennas with GAIN. Thanks to Rick, the op on the Elissa, I think that was my 15th ship. I know getting to Galveston was a bit dangerous due to the high water. Next year I'd like to do more digital on MSWE, like RTTY and PSK31, if I can ever get the bugs out of my HRD + Kenwood setup. And i'd like to try a magnetic loop antenna when using those modes. I am curious, did anyone else in the club participate and if you did, what was your setup and how did you do? 73, Rob, KC5RET ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] Museum Ships Spot
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[BVARC] WTB - Gently used loop tuner
Hello, Does anyone have a gently used MFJ Loop tuner they would like to part with? MFJ-9232 MFJ-933 MFJ-935B MFJ-936B my preference would be the 9232, but I'll try anything at this point. I can pay cash or PayPal or trade. 73, Rob, KC5RET ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] IC-7100 + HRD + Windows 10 through USB cable?
Hello all, Is anyone using an IC-7100 with HRD and Windows 10 through a USB cable? If yes, I could use some help. I have rig control through HRD EXCEPT transmit. I'm pretty sure I'm missing ONE setting right under my nose on HRD... I'm 95% sure the rig is setup correctly, although the 'bullet proof' setup seems to vary on the HRD forums. Any help would be most appreciated. I'm trying to get both my IC-7100 and my TS-590SG ready for MSWE and Field Day. 73 all, Rob, KC5RET ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] 590SG and HRD Digital
Hello all, Is anyone doing digital modes in HRD using a Kenwood TS-590S or 590SG? If yes, can you help me get my settings straight? I wanted to play in the RTTY contest but have spent 5 hours trying to get DM780 to work with no luck. Thanks in advance. 73, Rob, KC5RET ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] APRS/iGate/Digipeater help
Hello all, Finally got off my duff and renewed my membership today. Long overdue and my humble apologies for not doing so sooner. Over a year ago (and possibly 2 years ago) I wanted to get a APRS/iGate/Digipeater setup when my ham QTH was in Needville. I can’t remember who offered to help, but they did tell me that installing one there isn’t necessary as that part of far SE Houston already has good coverage. Fast forward to now, I bought an Alinco D135 2m rig with a Tracker3 (Argent systems) already installed, and I'd like to setup an APRS/iGate/Digipeater at my ham QTH in Woodville. I have only seen ONCE a locator on the APRS.fi map, and given there are only 54 (I think, including me) licensed hams in Tyler County, I'm sure it can use more than one setup. I have searched my old email and can't find who offered to help or at least point me in the right direction. I have the rig, all the accessories EXCEPT the GPS puck, and antenna, just need help flattening the learning curve. Whomever offered to help told me he had a setup at his QTH like I would like to have at mine, if that helps narrow the field a bit. Thanks in advance! 73, Rob, KC5RET ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] Problem for the brain trust.
Hello all, I have a good friend and former coworker who has a communications problem. She's in the TXANG and remembered that I was a ham, so she asked if I could help. I've done all I could (which admittedly, wasn't much) but I did tell her I'd pass her problem along to the group and see if you could help. Here's her question: I know that HF ALE to SMS texting is possible. What I'm wondering is could that be a workable communications option from an aircraft operating at 4500-9000'? I've tried a satcom InReach with disappointing results. Frankly, any and all ideas are entertainable at this point. I have L band and S band antennas; I can possibly replace with a different antenna as long as it can occupy the same footprint as a currently installed one. We have UHF/VHF and FM radios... I will find out more about those... I had to look up HF ALE, sounds a little like Winmail or Sailmail (the one ham op sailors use to send email?) but I'm not sure if that's what she wants. Can anyone help out 'Sarge?' 73 all, Rob, KC5RET ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] Digipeater / iGate help
Hello all, A while ago (not sure how long, but it's been months) I had asked about setting up a digipeater / iGate in Needville. It was demonstrated that there was someone nearby, also in BVARC, that already has such a setup. Now that I have my ham friendly QTH in Woodville, I'd like to set up a digipeater / iGate there, mostly to serve as a 'beacon' on http://aprs.mountainlake.k12.mn.us/#, the 2m propagation map. From the little research I've done, this would be the only active digipeater / iGate in Woodville and possibly Tyler county. Would whoever is running the digipeater / iGate setup in BVARC contact me off list and get me RE-pointed in the right direction on getting this project going? Thanks in advance. 73, Rob, KC5RET ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Time to service your HT batteries
FT-60 standard packs and those from batteries America for the FT-60 are NOT lithium On Apr 2, 2015 9:39 AM, Jeffrey Carson via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: I know you mentioned this is for nickel based packs, but just be aware this process can damage lithium powered HT's and shorten their cycle life. You never want to fully discharge a lithium battery or leave it 100% topped off. I googled and found a good article on lithium packs. (do they even sell nimh/cd powered HT's anymore?) Five tips for extending lithium-ion battery life http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-tips-for-extending-lithium-ion-battery-life/ [image: image] http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-tips-for-extending-lithium-ion-battery-life/ Five tips for extending lithium-ion battery life http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-tips-for-extending-lithium-ion-battery-life/ There's lots of press about how to conserve battery power, but not much about how to take care of your batteries. Here are a few things you can do to increase batte... View on www.techrepublic.com http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-tips-for-extending-lithium-ion-battery-life/ Preview by Yahoo -- *From:* Bill Crowell via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB bvarc@bvarc.org *Sent:* Thursday, April 2, 2015 7:58 AM *Subject:* [BVARC] Time to service your HT batteries All, It’s that time again. Thunderstorm and hurricane season. Time to make sure your HT battery packs are ready for duty. Here’s the N4HPG official recommended method: 1. Leave the HT on until the battery dies and the HT shuts off. 2. Place battery into charger - preferably an intelligent charger. 3. Shampoo - lather rinse repeat for each battery pack. (You do have spares don’t you?) When buying battery packs, put a date on them. I use a Ptouch label. Most of mine were bought at the Shelby NC Hamfest in 2011 so it’s about time to start replacing them. When we are all partially recharging even the NiMH packs, they don’t always get the full tank. This method is mandatory for ALL charging of NiCAD packs. 73 Bill N4HPG ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] Tailgate fee - where do you pay?
Hello all, i checked the hamfest site and I could not find time tailgate opens for set up and where you pay. Is it pay-at-the-entrance or do you have to pay in advance? Thanks! 73, Rob, KC5RET ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] Penninger Radio - any dealings?
Hello all, I'd like to know if anyone in either club has done any business with Penninger Radio. Penninger Radio is probably most famous for their clip together masts and mast mounts. I emailed him back in December when I thought I was going to Chicago for a long weekend, requesting a tour of his shop. I cancelled he trip and he emailed me AFTER the trip would have occurred and told me a tour with a day lead time scheduling wise would be no problem. I've since emailed him twice about questions on his products and received no answers. If the guy does bad business then I'll move on, but all his eham reviews are top flight as well as the review on his products, which I would like to use. Comments? 73, Rob, KC5RET (Orange bound Saturday morning) ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] Amp Supply LK450NT
Hello all, I have a chance to buy an HF amp, an Amp Supply LK450NT. I was told the NT means no tune.' I like the fact that it only has one tube, it's already wired for 120 and of course the no tune feature. I've read the reviews about it on eham and they were generally favorable to very good. Has anyone ever owned one of these and what did you think of it? What's the going price for one of these amps in good to very good condition with a decent tube? Thanks in advance. 73, Rob, KC5RET ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
[BVARC] Guy line anchors - Local source?
Hello all, I'm looking for a local source for light guy line anchors. These look to be about 12 to 18 long with loop on one end for the guy line and what looks like a soil sampling screw on the other. Does anyone know if these can be had locally? Thanks in advance. 73, Rob, KC5RET ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] VHF simplex Local contest
Hello, I might get in for the tail end of this. What is the exchange? 73 Rob KC5RET On Oct 4, 2014 10:48 AM, Bill Stone via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: I will be on air today between 1PM -5PM ( on and off) to give points in the VHF simplex local contest. 146.400-146.58 and 147.420-147.570. Remember that 146.520 should not be used in the contest as is the national simplex call freq. The power limit is 50 watts and QRP low power catagory only up to 5 watts. If you live in a city other than Houston like Bellaire, South Side Place, Hedwig Village ect you will be a sought after multiplier in the contest. Please help support this local club contest sponsored by KARS and help some of our newer Hams that may only at this time have a VHF radio to get the feel and excitement of contest. Be Lookin For You In the Log 73 Bill WS5H ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
