Re: [BVARC] Volunteers Needed - Greater Houston HamFest

Mike, Any of us volunteering our time should not be required to buy entrance to Hamfest.  I planned to do VE testing Saturday.  Now I hear I have to also pay to walk the tables after driving all the way out there to volunteer our time?  Thats messed up Buddy.  And you know it is.  And my

Re: [BVARC] Tube testing

Bring the tubes by my electronics shop in Meyerland any day during the week.  I have a tube tester, and even a couple buckets of old tubes in case one of your tubes fail testing.  73'sRodNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Feb 17, 2024 at 14:23, mark roman via BVARC wrote:

Re: [BVARC] Tube testing

I have a tube tester.  You can bring them by my shop any day next week.832-423-564073'Rod MartinezNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Feb 17, 2024 at 11:55, Andre Pollard via BVARC wrote: I am currently restoring my old Heathkit HW-100. It was working the last use, around 1980

Re: [BVARC] Need Assistance

Thanks, John.  So its not just me.73'sRodNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Jan 20, 2024 at 14:49, John Denison via BVARC wrote: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] Need Assistance

I am trying to download an official copy of my license to submit the State of Texas for Vanity License Plates.  But the ULS does not seem to be working when I click on "File Online" which manages licenses.  It just circles non-stop.  Am I looking in the right link to get a copy?  Any advice is

Re: [BVARC] banquet overpriced? NO!

All I can say is WOW.  I had no idea. Thx.73,NK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Jan 11, 2024 at 20:50, K5BOU via BVARC wrote: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] banquet overpriced? NO!

Phillipe, I did not know you are a food professional.  I have spent 40 yrs in food and beverage aitomation controls.  But my hobby is cooking and smoking beef.  I dont let my wife (KG5VPB...General Class) in the kitchen.  Its not that she cannot cook...its just that cooking is my fun.   I smoke

Re: [BVARC] New member

Julio, Please send a text to my number below.  I will assist you.  I was actually one of your examiners when you tested last week.  I also have a good course that will help you achieve General class with only a week of study maybe an hour a night.  Congrats, and welcome to Amateur Radio. 

Re: [BVARC] House Power Back-up -- Presentation at the BVARC Dec. Meeting

I attended Ontility Solar school course and learned how an off-grid home is designed.  I also attended Generac systems course.  They both provide valuable info.  Highly recommended. 73'sRod MartinezNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Jan 8, 2024 at 14:00, Rick Hiller via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Interesting article about FT8

I am Non-FT8. If I want to communicate using internet, I will simply email.   Antennae required.  No disrespect to all the FT8's though. 73's, RodNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Dec 27, 2023 at 18:33, K5BOU via BVARC wrote: FT8: Saving or Destroying Ham Radio?

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Test equip clearance

Rod Martinez here from BVARK.  I already have a 4-channel scope, but would be interested in the signal generator for my electronics lab.  I will bid $40 on it.  RodNK5Q832-423-5640 Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 15:10, Charles via BVARC wrote: > > Make me an

Re: [BVARC] General Meeting - 7 pm Thursday, November 9th, 2023

I will be bringing cornbread cooked in a couple cast iron skillets of mine.  How many slices do you reckon we may need?Rod MartinezNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 11:30, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: This Thursday is the BVARC general meeting. As in the past,

Re: [BVARC] Techniques for mitigating Lightning

A single bolt of lightning can contain up to one billion volts.  And not even a full-fledged lightning protection system can divert 100% of that electricity safely into the ground. That is based upon a DIRECT strike, not a local strike in the area.  But a connected antennae to your shack is a

Re: [BVARC] Techniques for mitigating Lightning

It is not expensive at all.  I drove a big copper rod pretty deep into the clay just outside our home.  If you are driving the rod into the ground (sledgehammer with cap over the end of the rod while hammering), close outside your shack, I would recommend copper braided ground strap into your

Re: [BVARC] Link for Bvarc on Facebook

Glad our club has a group site on FB.  Personally though, I have not used FB in 20 yrs.  I just have a personal beef with that little brat Zuckenberg.  No reason for anybody else to use it though. 73,RodNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Aug 30, 2023 at 20:40, anthony moro via

Re: [BVARC] Study material for the Extra exam

HamTestOnline.Com is still in business.  It is an effective training system.  I bought 2 new students the course to become Hams.  It is simple to learn, and at your own pace.  I am sure other training systems are at least equivalent, but this is the one I know that my students learn from

Re: [BVARC] TOMORROW: Brews with BVARC

Sorry all.  Thought I was sending last email to Kori directly.  My bad Rod Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Aug 9, 2023 at 18:55, rodney martinez via BVARC wrote: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] TOMORROW: Brews with BVARC

Kori, Rod Martinez here from VE testing.  Wife Tina (General Class KG5VPB) and I are barely able to get 2 faces on our Rubiks Cubes.  You make it look boring at last testing.  Do you have any advice, or website we may visit to get past this elementary level? Thx Buddy!73,Rod MartinezNK5Q Sent

Re: [BVARC] AI

the road.  But great email you posted.  These are the posts we need to increase discussion.   Thanks, and Good Job,RodNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Jul 29, 2023 at 19:34, rodney martinez via BVARC wrote: Brazos Valley Amateur

Re: [BVARC] AI

AI will soon eliminate college essay requirements just as electronic calculators eliminated the usage of my slide rule in high school.  Sure, there are AI analysis programs out now to identify whether a college essay was written by AI, but the cat is out of the bag, because AI is evolving

Re: [BVARC] [EXTERNAL] Re: Will This Petition Before The FCC Bring An End To Amateur Radio As We Know It Or Am I Wrong Jim W6LG - YouTube

Good read, Rick. 73'Rod MNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Jul 16, 2023 at 19:59, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Antenna Modeling Software Experience

The club Antenna God is Rick Hiller (W5RH).   Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Jul 8, 2023 at 14:30, Walter Holmes via BVARC wrote: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Study material for the Extra exam

HamTestOnline.com is another option 73,RodneyNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 14:57, mark janzer via BVARC wrote: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Hurricane Season Info

Good website, Rick.  Loads of info Rod MartinezNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Jun 6, 2023 at 11:16, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Unsubscribing From this for sale list!

BVARC Crew, We need to stop this online arguement.  I know its not vicious in nature, and see both sides.  But we are not making ourselves as a club look inviting to new members with this ongoing email exchange. I am in no way putting anybody down.  The delete key is getting heavy usage the

Re: [BVARC] Equipment from Estate - Apologies

How do we find the requested value, Larry?  I am bewildered.  Are you kindly acting as middleman for the family?  I understand the family is in bereavement, and quite honorable of you to pass on this info.  I may have been mistaken thinking you are handling this lot sale.  My apology if that is

Re: [BVARC] FW: Equipment from Estate

I told him I was interested in the lot.  I have a restoration lab and tube tester, etc.  But all I received back was another pic of the lot and outskirt it is in nearby.  If we cannot come up with a purchase as a group, the lot will likely end up at EPO, for example. 73,RodNK5Q Sent from Yahoo

Re: [BVARC] Thursday BVARC meeting.... Comment.

Has anybody asked Rick if he has time for this added task?  If he will absorb the task, I certainly nominate Rick as well. 73,Rod MartinezNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Apr 15, 2023 at 16:12, Mike Knerr via BVARC wrote:

Re: [BVARC] Walter Bazarsky's (W5KFL) funeral arrangements

Walters Obituary is in todays Houston Chronicle. RodneyNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Apr 12, 2023 at 20:44, John Chauvin via BVARC wrote: Walter's funeral will be on Friday at 1PM at Beth Yeshurun Cemetery (1037 North Post Oak Road). John Chauvin, K5IZO.  

Re: [BVARC] Why are you a member of BVARC -- Questionaire

Thank you for showing us the door to other clubs, Rick.  But we know that Amatuer Radio does not require any club membership, Sir.  You are an itelligent mentor though.  And we enjoyed reading the Radio Hotel articles. RodneyNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Sep 4, 2022 at

Re: [BVARC] Why are you a member of BVARC -- Questionaire

I can tell you why I am not wishing to renew my membership.  It was about a year ago when Net Control operator went militant on a Monday.  I asked him why, and he called for intervention by yourself as the monitor.  You mentioned that you were away for a bit, not hearing what was said.  But

[BVARC] Email problem

To everyone: I just realized my phone has been sending multiple duplicates of emails to BVARC.  My apology.  This has been alleviated. Rod MartinezNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list

Re: [BVARC] OT: Memory upgrade

Have you verified that the charger itself is producing voltage?  Either way I am pretty sure we can get it fixed.  I just need to open it up and have a look. Rod Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Sep 2, 2021 at 20:27, rodney martinez via BVARC wrote

Re: [BVARC] OT: Memory upgrade

them for children of families that cannot afford to buy their kids a school laptop. 73,RodNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Sep 2, 2021 at 20:27, rodney martinez via BVARC wrote: Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list

Re: [BVARC] OT: Memory upgrade

If anybody needs laptop screen hinges, new keypads, touch mouse sensors, or complete motherboards replaced in laptops, please contact me.  I would require you to be here while I remove your hard drive, and hand it over to you to guarantee your sensitive data privacy.  Then I will repair and/or

Re: [BVARC] OT: Memory upgrade in Dell Latitude 5490

Its fairly straightforward.  I've upgraded memory on all my laptops, and replaced keyboards, screen hinges, etc.  I can walk you through the process. Before you start, lay down a towel, flip the laptop upside down on the towel, and remove the bottom screws.  Please note:  many laptops have

Re: [BVARC] have GMRS license?

Tina and I had GMRS license, but let it expire a year ago.  Fully willing to pay for renewal, but dont know if we will get to keep our old GMRS callsign. Callsign was:WQUP325 73,Rodney and TinaNK5Q Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Aug 23, 2021 at 11:18, KJ Anderson via BVARC wrote:

Re: [BVARC] Net problems

Rodney (NK5Q) here. Everybody, I want to apologize for posting the first email about Monday's Net Control.  I had no idea it would explode into the sh*tstorm it has become, and unrelated issues as well.   I just had to speak my mind on how Net was disallowing check-ins without traffic to

Re: [BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST # 70 210725

So I have an issue here about tonight's Net Control management. He starts off the check-ins basically saying that if you don't have anything to contribute, don't bother checking in.  Then later in the transmissions he basically said to one check-in that he didn't want "check-ins, and outs". 

Re: [BVARC] FM

I have no experience with FM on CB.  I run a "highly modified" President McKinley model CB with SSB for my 6 hour trips to the ranch and back.  Say what you want about 27 Mhz, but it is somewhat valuable when stuck on I-10 not knowing why.  Truckers on opposite side give constant reports of

[BVARC] Need Help

Does anybody know how to get ahold of Bill Green directly?  His email does not work, his phone is a landline that cannot accept text, and when I call, it just goes to VM. He has a vacuum tube tester I wish to buy, but cannot connect. Or if anybody else here has a tube tester, please contact me

Re: [BVARC] SUPER BARGAIN SALE FOR DRAKE L-7 AND MN-2700

I sent the following email to your email link listed below, but it came back undeliverable.  So copy and pasting my response to you below on the group email: Bill, I have a spread of Drake tube type radios at my ranch about 6 hours west from here.  Only thing I dint have to finish the

Re: [BVARC] Flag Day

Just tell me what you need help with, Douglas.  Wife is a General, and I am Extra.  But we always donate, or support causes outside of the club.  We help Vets and Police departments with many monthly donations to many of those groups.  And my buddy that I just pushed through his Tech rating is

Re: [BVARC] Flag Day

I fly my 4 foot flag 24/7/365 just to put it in the face of protesters that want to put our country down.  I served in military in 1976...how many of them have even volunteered at a simple soup kitchen? Rod Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Jun 14, 2021 at 21:55, Scott Medbury via

Re: [BVARC] HAM RADIO NIGHT at the SKEETERS - Update

I like the Thursday dollar dog nights.  Let Wife and I know when.  We love Baseball.  Watching Astros right now whip Boston 5-1 in 8th inning.  Were good for 2 tix.  Thanks for setting this up, Sir. Rodney MartinezNK5Q (Me)KG5VPB (Gen Class Wife)SoTaxMe@yahoo.com832-423-5640 cell Sent from

Re: [BVARC] Another ship for MSWE in the Galveston Area.

Dominic, I would like to do the weekend thing on the Seawolf.  I was a Navy Electricians Mate on USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier.  I can bring a sleeping bag for overnighting, and maybe even MRE's to eat for a bunch of us. I am 62 and would like the nostalgia alone, Sir Rodney

[BVARC] New General

My wife Tina just aced the General this morning.  She joined our club after she aced the Technician a couple months ago.  Not bad for a CPA  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Best software to practice copying morse code?

I use the CW Trainer app on my mobile phone.  It is free as well.  Best Regards,Rodney J. MartinezIntellitech Automation, Inc.IS Networld Vendor832-423-5640 (Cellphone)8816-326-49843 (Satphone) NK5Q (Ham Callsign) On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 7:35 AM, DAVID M GRAY JR via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Within the last day: something to worry about!

Club,If you think a WiFi exploit is bad, read this.  The devil is in the details.  It doesnt even require any action on your part to gain entryonlyban active Bluetooth device of any kind, and it gains root access.  I will never use a Bluetooth device again unless there is a patch for this

[BVARC] Callsign change

My old callsign of KC5MZK is no longer valid.  It is now NK5Q.  Much better Morse Weight!  Took about a dozen lottery applications to get it though... Best Regards,Rodney J. MartinezIntellitech Automation, Inc.IS Networld Vendor832-423-5640 (Cellphone)8816-326-49843 (Satphone)NK5Q (Ham

Re: [BVARC] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF

WordSection1 {}#yiv8078662420 That’s 51.9 FM.  From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of rodney martinez via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 12:22 To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: rodney martinez <sota...@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Po

Re: [BVARC] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF

ce with these ? Thanks !!! Paul NollKG5MHD Love your pets, they want and deserve it !!! On Aug 29, 2017, at 9:37 AM, rodney martinez via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: Ive been monitoring just the Southwest HPD dispatch during this whole storm window.  We are not seeing it on TV, but burg

Re: [BVARC] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF

Ive been monitoring just the Southwest HPD dispatch during this whole storm window.  We are not seeing it on TV, but burglaries and looting have been relentless since the water started going down.  They are backed up at least a couple dozen calls this morning.  Even the Valero's near Chimney

Re: [BVARC] Flooding

Kieth,Have a plan for it to get worse unfortunately.  Ive been monitoring 4 screens and police / VHF radios all night here in my garage, and radar shows another killer rain band which will train upon us approaching shortly.  We are two blocks from Brays Bayou near Chimney Rock.  I just skinned

[BVARC] Forgot to announce her call sign

My wife Tina's call sign is KG5UOC Best Regards,Rodney J. MartinezIntellitech Automation, Inc.IS Networld Vendor832-423-5640 (Cellphone)8816-326-49843 (Satphone)KC5MZK (Ham Callsign)___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] New Member to the club

I would like to announce my wife Tina Martinez as a new member of BVARC.  She passed her Tech rating about 3 weeks ago.  She has paid the club dues, and is now a member of the best radio club in Texas. Before studying for her Tech rating, she told me she would NOT go any further in Ham Radio. 

Re: [BVARC] Ham Gear For Sale

Rick, Is there any way the MFJ-464 and the Drake wattmeter can be held until I get home on Friday?  I need to start practicing CW, and want the wattmeter for my Drake collection.  Best Regards,Rodney J. MartinezIntellitech Automation, Inc.IS Networld Vendor832-423-5640 (Cellphone)8816-326-49843

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] KH4 & KH7 are back!

Gary,In our phone conversation about astro-photography today, I mentioned that one of our BVARC members held a leadership position of the Houston Astronomical Society.  He is the originator of this email chain.  K5IZO (John Chauvin).  Best Regards,Rodney J. MartinezIntellitech Automation, Inc.IS

Re: [BVARC] Thanks to Joe for covering the net tonight

, 2017, at 8:27 PM, rodney martinez via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: To All, Just wanted to thank Joe (KE7NSB) for covering the Monday night net tonight.  He jumped on the ball right away when it was clear that we had no Net Control tonight. Best Regards,Rodney J. MartinezIntellitec

[BVARC] Thanks to Joe for covering the net tonight

To All, Just wanted to thank Joe (KE7NSB) for covering the Monday night net tonight.  He jumped on the ball right away when it was clear that we had no Net Control tonight. Best Regards,Rodney J. MartinezIntellitech Automation, Inc.IS Networld Vendor832-423-5640 (Cellphone)8816-326-49843

Re: [BVARC] Need some machinist help.

martinez via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: I have a heavy duty portable drill, and center punching.  We can do it here in my garage in Meyerland. Helping out a fellow BVARC member tomorrow morning at 1100, but home after 1300 hours tomorrow afternoon. Rod MartinezKC5MZK832-42

[BVARC] Emergency Supplies Tax Holiday this weekend

To view the general list of tax exempt items see the Texas Comptroller site below.  Generators are on the list as well. Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday | | | | || | | | | | Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday By Texas Comptroller of

Re: [BVARC] Advice for a UK operator

3 Mark K5MGJ From: rodney martinez via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: rodney martinez <sota...@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 5:36 PM Subject: [BVARC] Advice for a UK operator I am looking for advi

Re: [BVARC] Repeater Book or Iphone app?

Awesome app, Ron.  I bought it and like the radiation coverage map it offers on Google Earth.73, RodKC5MZK On Thursday, April 13, 2017 7:22 AM, K5HM via BVARC wrote: #yiv1083938703 #yiv1083938703 -- _filtered #yiv1083938703 {panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;} _filtered

[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

Re: [BVARC] Vacuum tubes

unique tubes I display in our china cabinets, instead of china. Just let me know.  Thanks From: rodney martinez via BVARC Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 7:49 AMTo: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: rodney martinez Subject: [BVARC] Vacuum tubes I have two buckets of old vacuum tubes hande

Re: [BVARC] Trash on our Amateur Radio reflector

BVARC Group, I only joined our club last month, so I have no right to tell anybody in the club how to post on the BVARC list.  All I want to say is that my inbox has been getting hammered with email not really associated with our hobby since I joined, and please understand that I am not putting

Re: [BVARC] Questions for this evening's 2 meter net (03/27/2017)

Clint, I just joined BVARC a few weeks ago.  What freq is the net on tonight? Also, is there somebody that would be willing to assist me in questions I may have?  I joined ARES, and went to the Hamfest meeting.  I am still having some problems getting to understand the ARES site, etc.  So