Re: [BVARC] Board of Directors Meeting

2024-04-02 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
What time for the sat am board meeting. I don’t see it in the announcement  Terry  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Monday, April 1, 2024, 9:12 AM, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: Correction: BVARC Board Meeting this Saturday.  As always, all are welcome to attend. Meeting will be in person

Re: [BVARC] Packet Radio in Houston

2024-02-11 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Scott, That's a perfect case for APRS digipeater works. You should do some googling on that and see what special software interfaces you need. I use a Tiny Tracker  but it is offline for a while. Long range I'm converting the Tiny Tracker to a Raspberry Pi HAM digital utility but I don't have

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Annual Banquet - January 18th, 2024

2023-12-22 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
I will miss the banquet this year due to a number of conflicts that have emerged. Mainly a commitment to the Coast Guard Auxiliary for Boat Crew Academy for 6 straight Saturdays and yet another year of mid-week trips to Dallas starting again in mid-January.  Terry On Friday, December 22,

Re: [BVARC] I need a net control sub for Monday 25th 8pm

2023-09-23 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
I still need a net control substitute for this coming Monday if someone wants to take the reins at 8pm on the 146.94 repeater for the Monday nite net. Terry K5pgfSent from my iPhoneOn Sep 15, 2023, at 10:27 AM, Terry Leatherland via BVARC wrote:Let me know if someone wants to take the Mic

[BVARC] I need a net control sub for Monday 25th 8pm

2023-09-15 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Let me know if someone wants to take the Mic for net control that nite. Reply to me at k5...@yahoo.com Terry Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Raspberry Pi Digipeater - anyone with experience?

2023-07-12 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
org> wrote:Well Terry it looks like you’re gonna have to give a class on this or somebody is don’t we have room in the place where the testing is doneSent from my iPhoneOn Jul 11, 2023, at 11:09 AM, Ido Samuelson via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 5:19 PM terry leatherla

Re: [BVARC] Raspberry Pi Digipeater - anyone with experience?

2023-07-10 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
repeater in the future.MarcKI5ZHO On Sun, Jul 9, 2023 at 5:56 PM terry leatherland via BVARC wrote: I am embarking on a slow side-project to build a digipeater from my new Pi4.  Does anyone have any experience with this that I can pick their brain?   John Kd5you? Terry Terry Leatherland

[BVARC] Raspberry Pi Digipeater - anyone with experience?

2023-07-09 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
I am embarking on a slow side-project to build a digipeater from my new Pi4.  Does anyone have any experience with this that I can pick their brain?   John Kd5you? Terry Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx Brazos Valley Amateur

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

2023-05-06 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Sorry  I will have to miss this one.  Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx On Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 06:59:06 PM CDT, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: The BVARC general meeting is coming up in just a few days so I want to make sure there is enough food for the members

[BVARC] Committees

2023-04-25 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Mike , mr President.  I lost the committee ping email so here is a reply. I will volunteer for the finance and governance , and procedures committee , or whatever you choose to name that type function. Terry K5PGF Board Member 1yr at Large 2023 Sent from my iPhone

Re: [BVARC] Monday 24th Net Control substitute

2023-04-18 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
month 4th Monday.  Terry Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx On Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 07:37:00 AM CDT, Terry Leatherland via BVARC wrote: To anyone that can carry the flag, I am called to Dallas again on Monday the 24th,  so I cant be the net control for that evening

[BVARC] Hoa antenna presentation

2023-04-15 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
There have been several questions on how to get a pdf of my presentation from this past week. I will be glad to send a link to my google drive for it but do not post it to you tube or any other globally accessible place please. Just send me a ping to k5...@yahoo.com and I’ll send a pdf or

[BVARC] Monday 24th Net Control substitute

2023-04-11 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
To anyone that can carry the flag, I am called to Dallas again on Monday the 24th, so I cant be the net control for that evening at 8pm on the repeater. I can swap with someone next week, the 7th though. If someone would like to take the reins and try the fun duty, let myself and Mike Hardwick

Re: [BVARC] BLT-109 N5EKO/B

2023-03-20 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Hi. I am speaking on HOA stealth antennas on April 13 in the in person meeting. Would you like to chime in on your Attic Folded dipole. ?  I can give you some air time. here is my presentation.   I had 62 people in the room at the hamfest.  so Im doing it again.

Re: [BVARC] Need a Monday nite net control for march 27 net

2023-03-17 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Ping      Is there anyone available  Monday 27th to be net control? I will be out of town in Los Angeles. I need a sub. Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx On Monday, March 13, 2023 at 06:51:33 PM CDT, Terry Leatherland via BVARC wrote: I am called to Los Angeles

[BVARC] Need a Monday nite net control for march 27 net

2023-03-13 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
I am called to Los Angeles for work on the 27th. Would someone like to take the net control reins on that Monday in 2 weeks 8pm. If yes email me at k5...@yahoo.com. 1st one gets the job  Terry Sent from my iPhone Brazos Valley Amateur

Re: [BVARC] Radio Merit Badge - Need help for Saturday!

2023-02-02 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Cannot do this saturday. I have colleague at work that teaches this merit badge in Austin. I am trying to get his presentation to follow,. On the weekends my first priorities are fishing and golf and tennis so all else comes second. :-) > On Feb 1, 2023, at 8:16 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] GHHF Org meeting - February 2nd

2023-01-30 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Eddie,.Im on the EMROG net tonight and just heard about an ARES meeting at the Hamfest at 7am saturday.  That spurred the thought that we need to publish a schedule of meetings for the Hamfest if its not already on the website.I'm poking around on it and dont see any, but I'm probably missing

Re: [BVARC] GHHF Org meeting - February 2nd

2023-01-30 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Ill be on an airplane again but will call in from the car as soon as I land Hobby.Terry On Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 08:15:13 PM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: Next HamFest planning meeting is this Thursdayevening at 7PM.. Lupe Tortilla 15801 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, Tx

Re: [BVARC] real deal antenna question.

2023-01-30 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Marc,I will be presenting a session surrounding this topic at the HAMFest in March. Feel free to come listen to my 50 years of HOA Stealth antenna experiences. Some of the principles are the same for RV antennas.  You can expand from there with all the many mentors in this email reflector.73.  

[BVARC] Awards Banquet Survey for Nominations. Its easy.

2022-12-29 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
BVARC’rs. Please take a moment to press the link below and take the 4 question survey as to who you think should be awarded any of the 4 honors at the January 20 awards banquet. The survey is only visible to K5PGF (administrator) and President Mike Hardwick, N5VCX. Thanks for your continued

[BVARC] Welcome new ham KI5YZU

2022-12-09 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Bvarc. Please welcome my friend Denny who lives in sienna. Just got his technician. We are getting him on the air at home this weekend.  Terry. K5pgf Sent from my iPhone Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Hamfest Planning Mtg

2022-11-01 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
nevermind. followed the e bread crumbs to see that you moved it to Friday even though it was labeled today.  See you then. Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 07:06:21 PM CDT, terry leatherland via BVARC wrote: Jeff  Zoom wont let you

Re: [BVARC] Hamfest Planning Mtg

2022-11-01 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Jeff  Zoom wont let you into the meeting tonight since it is a scheduled meeting for Nov 4.  Is there another meeting ID? Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 10:31:50 AM CDT, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: Reminder: Hamfest planning

Re: [BVARC] Beacon - A patient on Life Support

2022-10-08 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Kudos to all that have come before us in this endeavor. > On Oct 8, 2022, at 4:06 PM, Eddie Runner via BVARC wrote: > > the LABOR problem, is exactly why I posted this article on the reflector. > > so far several folks have offered some support.. > > My opinion is we have a BEACON PARTY

[BVARC] Is there a board mtg Zoom this morning? I can finally make one. :-)

2022-10-08 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Terry K5PGF Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/

[BVARC] Fwd: Hurricane Ian hero: Maryland firefighter uses his ham radio to send rescuers to Florida's Sanibel Island | Fox News

2022-10-08 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
My wife sent this to me this week. It is pretty cool about our hobby. I dont know if this has gone around, but here is a good read. Terry K5PGF > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Nancy > Subject: Hurricane Ian hero: Maryland firefighter uses his ham radio to send > rescuers to Florida's

Re: [BVARC] September BVARC newsletter now online

2022-08-29 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Eddie Did the board ever setup an OPT out flag for the paper newsletter? This has been discussed for many years off and on. If so, I will opt out to save the club my 2$ mailing fee every month. I’ll read it when you send this announcement. :-). I do need the reminder. :-) Terry. K5PGF

Re: [BVARC] Monthly Tailgate/Breakfast at Freddy's Cafe

2022-08-07 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Sorry for the controversy gentleman. I didn't realize the email was forwarded from Katy org. Yes. Stay the course. Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx On Saturday, August 6, 2022, 10:40:17 PM CDT, Ron Litt via BVARC wrote: Stay rhe course Jimmy.  I will be there  Ron

Re: [BVARC] Monthly Tailgate/Breakfast at Freddy's Cafe

2022-08-06 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Jimmy. Good idea. Can the club consider moving it around west south and north in ft bend county ? I think we can easily get permission for the movie theater parking lot by the mall in the far corner by the mall sometime Terry Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 6, 2022, at 11:35 AM, Jimmy Vance

Re: [BVARC] Field Day Bow Out

2022-06-24 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
I have been in Covid Jail for a week. Just came out yesterday. But Im stayiung away from FD for caution for you all. Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx On Friday, June 24, 2022, 11:27:33 AM CDT, K5IZO via BVARC wrote: Regretfully, like Big Al (N5XZ), I too have to

[BVARC] Kd5at is on 7.184 on Uss Alabama

2022-06-19 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Now. Sent from my iPhone Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/

[BVARC] Baby Noah future Ham

2022-05-16 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Hi all. I thought you might like a laugh for today. My 2 yr old grandson has seen me talking on the radio. So today he sang his abc’s on the air  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aOJedfJOr85Wud6Q3ebTAbpyWHArii0v/view?usp=drivesdk Cheers K5PGF Sent from my

Re: [BVARC] masts & towers

2022-04-02 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Jeff, For the last 10 years before I moved to Riverstone in 2017, I had a fold-up antenna I engineered with the help of a mechanical engineer.The mast is a 20' 2" steel pole. I welded a c-bracket for the eaves of my garage to use as a pivot at the 8' mark.It required 62lbs of counter balance

Re: [BVARC] 10-10 Net Tonight

2022-02-22 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Ok I’ll try. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 22, 2022, at 4:07 PM, n5xz via BVARC wrote: > >  > Join us tonight 28.488 8pm. TAKE 10 METERS BACK! > > Allen N5XZ > > > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > > > Brazos Valley

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ North American QSO Party, CW - January

2022-01-16 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Glad to see you are back on the air   You probably heard. I took a hidden strike the same time you did.It took out my CAT computer control on my FT991.  Now I have a complete new station.FTDX10  + Expert amp 1.3K  + new computer   +  2 antennas.  One Folded Dipole  One 40 M Full wave loop.

Re: [BVARC] Greater Houston Hamfest/Tailgate Planning Mtg

2022-01-05 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
i can make this. c u then Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx On Wednesday, January 5, 2022, 07:19:02 PM CST, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: When: Jan 9, 2022 7:30:00 PM -- BVARC Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: GHHF/GHT planning meeting Time:

Re: [BVARC] This Sunday at 7 pm - Hamfest planning meeting!

2021-12-15 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Sorry  I have a Christmas party to be at. Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, 05:24:34 PM CST, Jeff Greer via BVARC wrote: All, If you can, please attend this meeting this Sunday, as we continue to define what the 2022 Greater Houston

[BVARC] End fed half Wave Long Wire 80-10 800W - for sale _ special deal

2021-12-08 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Hi all, I have my MFJ End fed antenna down to put up a different one. Therefore I have a special deal for the 1st bidder to support the BVARC 2M Repeater fund.MFJ-1982HP, $109.95. 800 Watts, high power, 80-10 Meters, 132 feet. The antenna is 1yr old and it worked well with 1.5SWR or less across

Re: [BVARC] Elections! Chili! November BVARC mtg is F2F or Zoom!

2021-11-01 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Rick,I cannot join the face meeting as I have a church group at my house next Thursday. Otherwise I would skip one for this. We meet every thursday but break in the winter and summer.It is still ok to put my name on the elections roster for non-officer position and we'll see what the people

Re: [BVARC] BVARC NEWS BLAST 9-12-21

2021-10-23 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
I'm in town and will be NTC tomorrow nite.  Terry On Sunday, September 12, 2021, 07:57:09 PM CDT, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: TEXAS QSO PARTY -- A Fun Event for Texas HF'ers -- details below NETS BVARC Stir Crazy Net --  Tune into 146.94 every weekday at Noon for a fun,

Re: [BVARC] Lightning got me too.

2021-10-08 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
I had a typo below.  1$ for every 100$.  my insurance is 56$ for 5600$ On Friday, October 8, 2021, 03:56:18 PM CDT, terry leatherland via BVARC wrote: Some of you have been following my blurbs on my FT991 trials with losing computer control.Being a computer guy I have been chasing

[BVARC] Lightning got me too.

2021-10-08 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Some of you have been following my blurbs on my FT991 trials with losing computer control.Being a computer guy I have been chasing the computer end of things for over a month since I did in fact Update my operating system about the same time as the September 6 Lightning storms. Well, as a goose

[BVARC] Does anyone have a FT991 I can test computer control with me on theirs in SOuthwest Houston

2021-10-04 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Hi all,I have been wrestling with Ham Radio Deluxe and any other CAT program losing talking control from my Desktop PC USB to the radio over the USB cable.This weekend Wx5KR and I validated that my computer now seems to be working, but the Radio USB port does not notify the computer that it is

Re: [BVARC] Newbie's first HF radio

2021-09-14 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Congratulations. Stick with a major brand. Yaesu. Kenwood. Icom Alinco eleckraft Buy used for a while and then gradually sell up. There are great major radios available for 300$ Range. When you get your feet wet, then you’ll know what you like. Add in a Signalink for digital. Add in

[BVARC] Louisiana Traffic net on 3910- Hurricane activation

2021-08-27 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
BVARCers. With the coming Hurricane to our brethren east of here, people may want to monitor the Louisiana traffic net on 80 meters 3910 at 600 pm.They are activated for Hurricane Ida assistance.I am also one of my church Missions leaders, so if we hear of needs, we'll relay things on the net

[BVARC] Fwd: Your Roadmap to Radiosport!

2021-08-18 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
For any of those new hams , this might be relevant to get a kick start on contesting. 73 Terry. K5pgf Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: ARRL > Date: August 17, 2021 at 12:22:42 PM EDT > To: k5...@yahoo.com > Subject: Your Roadmap to Radiosport! > Reply-To:

Re: [BVARC] Programming Icom 2730

2021-08-11 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Guaranteed to work with a RT Systems cable and Chirp software or the equivalent Icom software. The cable is the key. Just google RT Systems  K5pgf Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 11, 2021, at 12:58 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: > >  > Give me a call. I may be able to help. > > Mike >

Re: [BVARC] Stir Crazy net Control Sign Up sheet

2021-08-06 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
KJ, I'm a bit late getting in on this dialogue, so sorry if this is redundant. I'm the proprietor of the Google Sheet where you can self-service put your name on a day/time slot and be the net control for the noon net. It's great practice.I'm sure John will be glad for you to take a spot. The

Re: [BVARC] N5XZ Lightning Strike - Seeking guidance

2021-07-06 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Robert. HI. I was going to ask this very question. I recently rerouted all of my coax and antenna runs thru a different path into my 2nd floor shack. Below the shack I put in a 8' copper ground rod. I have all 4 coax lines going thru dx engineering lightning arrestors into that ground rod. It

[BVARC] Mike H. N5VCX will be Net Control Monday nite 31st. Thanks el Presidente.

2021-05-29 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
terry Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here:

[BVARC] net control Monday nite 2M 146.94 anyone

2021-05-27 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Does anyone want to take command of Net control this Monday 31st for me?  I forgot its my anniversary and mama booked a dinner. :-)Maybe one of the new hams?Its fun practice. Terry Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx Brazos Valley

[BVARC] 20M open to Northern Italy 14.283

2021-05-25 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
IK4GRO booming in here. He worked 5 Houston already. Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available

Re: [BVARC] Feedback request -- How was the Baytown EARS Swap meet?

2021-04-25 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
I will make it a topic of the net tomorrow nite. Terry Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2021, at 11:35 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: > >  > Damn, I should have gone! > Gary > >> On April 24, 2021 4:53:59 PM Monty Weeks via BVARC wrote: >> >> Hi all, I had a great time and picked up a

Re: [BVARC] Naked wire dipole

2021-04-22 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Hi Ralph. I think the dialogue here has confirmed my suspicion that I/ we have nature induced swr rising.  I’ll make an extension for my pole cutter and see if I can get to the 25’ branches this weekend. Ugh. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 22, 2021, at 12:22 PM, ralph phillips via BVARC >

[BVARC] naked wire dipole - swr from tree bark?

2021-04-22 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
TO: Rick W5RH. Since you are the antenna guru, I have a question that might be of interest to all. As you know , I spent some time this past year perfecting some HOA stealth antennas in the back of my house in the creek/levi zone.Both are wires. One is a B Folded ALL band dipole that has very

[BVARC] ALS500M for sale

2021-04-17 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Hi All. I posted my ALS amplifier in the BVARC facebook and the TExas HAm Swapmeet facebook group pages. , here is a links.https://www.facebook.com/groups/bvarc/permalink/10158362450212695/   Im not sure if you can see it though if you dont have facebook.  Email me at k5...@yahoo.com if you

Re: [BVARC] Greetings and a question for you

2021-04-08 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Dave,Speaking as a former Board of Directors of a HOA in Sugarland, I can tell you with certainty that almost all of the residential planned commuities and all areas inside SugarLand City Limits have an HOA height restriction of "the top of the house". No antennas can be erected , especially

Re: [BVARC] Repeater Alternative

2021-02-15 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
I was wrong. The 147.00 tone is 103.5    chatting now. Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx On Monday, February 15, 2021, 07:22:41 PM CST, terry leatherland via BVARC wrote: It looks to me that 147.00 tone is 127.3? Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx

Re: [BVARC] Repeater Alternative

2021-02-15 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
It looks to me that 147.00 tone is 127.3? Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx On Monday, February 15, 2021, 07:05:59 PM CST, Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: It is likely that the BVARC 146.940 repeater will be down for the next day or so. Considering this, we will be

Re: [BVARC] Hello, all.

2021-01-22 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
I heard a Business saying this week. "When you things you are in the DARK mud, you are actually being re-planted to sprout somewhere else".  God has a plan for your next agenda.Feel free to LINKIN to me and research my 2000 professional contacts.  But they are IT Technology folks mostly and not

[BVARC] Ke4drf. I’m right beside you on psk on 14070. Lol

2021-01-01 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Sent from my iPhone Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Club Activity - was To QRP or not to QRP

2020-12-29 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
I now use the MFJ version of this wire antenna. Works great. One of the 1st contacts was Germany on 40M one night @500W. Amazing. Mine is good into Southern hemisphere a lot now. Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, 11:18:03 AM CST, Rick

[BVARC] NAsa 2M Net tonight - highlight the space station communications for Slow scan tv

2020-12-29 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
BVARC, My apologies, Last night on the 2M net I forgot to call upon Jay , KG5LJZ, from the Clear Lake NASA W5RRR radio club. Jay was to highlight the NASA group net tonight on 2M 146.64  (tone 123) that will discuss the various ways on 2M comms with the Space Station.I will also be a guest to

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

2020-12-24 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
sometimes.  - Chad > On Dec 24, 2020, at 9:59 AM, Terry Leatherland via BVARC > wrote: > > I have a question for the experts.  I use ham radio deluxe.  Being > integrated with logging , mapping, radio control, dx spotting etc. it’s > pretty feasible.  However I am hav

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

2020-12-24 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
I have a question for the experts. I use ham radio deluxe. Being integrated with logging , mapping, radio control, dx spotting etc. it’s pretty feasible. However I am having real sour luck with consistency of cw interpretation. Sending is fine with my Signalink but correctly interpreting

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

2020-12-20 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
What's the scoop on when/where? Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx 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

[BVARC] Iota Caribbean island on 20m. Santa Marie island

2020-12-18 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Fs5pl working dxpedition now on Santa Marie island 14.260. Good signal here to there Sent from my iPhone Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Custom made Cat cables

2020-11-18 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
RT Systems has cables like that for every radio.You an probably match up one by the  pin outs. Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 06:12:37 PM CST, Chad Kitzmann via BVARC wrote: Does anyone know a site or someone who makes custom

Re: [BVARC] What time is the ISS fly over tonight. 630+?

2020-11-18 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
. It was very bright. Thursday 5:57 to 6:06 Peak at 6:03 224 @0 degrees to 313 @ 85 degrees Right over top of Houston. Sent from my i-Thingamajig > On Nov 18, 2020, at 6:00 PM, Terry Leatherland via BVARC > wrote: > > > > S

[BVARC] What time is the ISS fly over tonight. 630+?

2020-11-18 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Sent from my iPhone Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] Germany special event station on 40m 7.191

2020-10-17 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
For what it is worth I just worked Germany on 40m Tested out my new high powe long wire and I guess it works.  DM30RSV Sent from my iPhone Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] Two Pneumatic 60' towers for sale 500$ each

2020-08-24 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Houston HamsIn case anyone knows anyone, I have a friend with two brand new Pneumartic towers for sale from an estate.They are disassembled from their former trailer/truck mount and lay in the back of a F250 for transport.They are they exact same thing you see in a TV truck.If anyone is

[BVARC] HAM Equipment for Sale from Estate

2020-08-15 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Hello BVARC,My father, W4DUF in Ga. , recently bought an Estate sale from a very ill friend.  He has the following equipment for sale if anyone is interested.We can negotiate offline if you are interested.All rigs are near brand new and in the box.Price will be the average of recent prices sold

Re: [BVARC] Rag chew net

2020-08-13 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
I think I did that last year ☹️ Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 13, 2020, at 8:18 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC wrote: > >  > "Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair" > > From: BVARC on behalf of Ron Bosch via BVARC > > Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2020 7:23 PM > To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR

Re: [BVARC] QST Stircrazy Net control stations needed.- Update to the Net Control sheet

2020-08-02 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
, then as stated above, record the lob in the logbook tab. 73's and Stay safe all.. Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281 455 8090Sugar Land, Tx On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 07:26:51 PM CDT, terry leatherland via BVARC wrote: Attention BVarc'rsOur illustrious net leader for the Daily NOON 2M net

Re: [BVARC] tube tester

2020-07-29 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Those tubes go in a Ameritron 811a.   I have that Amp. Bought two RCA tubes 2 months ago for 35$ each on a trade site.They are certainly  useable if they are working. Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 09:47:35 PM CDT, Donald Brown via BVARC

[BVARC] QST Stircrazy Net control stations needed.

2020-07-28 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Attention BVarc'rsOur illustrious net leader for the Daily NOON 2M net is taking a deserved vacation for 2 weeks,.We need your help. If you haven't been a net control before this is an easy way to get practice.Therefore  we made a Sign Up sheet that anyone can poke and put their name in a time

[BVARC] Selling my icom706mkiig and 2 tuners after field day

2020-06-25 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Is anyone interested in these before I put them on Craig’s list and qrz next week? At180 and ah4 tuners. The ah4 is a long wire tuner while the at180 is any antenna. You can look them up on google. I’m open to reasonable offers. Good luck in the contest 73 Terry K5prettygoodfella.

Re: [BVARC] Monday night net.

2020-03-31 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Now that i am grounded for another month, let me know of you need me to do it.Terry Terry Leatherland, K5PGF281-455-8090Sugar Land, Tx On Monday, March 30, 2020, 09:11:30 PM PDT, DAVID ELY via BVARC wrote: Thanks for assuming Net Control for the Monday night net.I will only be

Re: [BVARC] FM Transmitter

2020-03-30 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
I have 3. Call me anytime Terry Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2020, at 11:06 AM, Dwayne Jones via BVARC wrote: > >  > Does anyone have a FM transmitter and antenna that could be used for a > evening? > > Dwayne > KB5YTA > > Brazos Valley

Re: [BVARC] BVARC NEWS #5 200319. Field Day? How about small groups?

2020-03-20 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Rick et al. My encouragement is that maybe we need to go to small groups doing field day in various places. The experience is good, and maybe we can maintain the spirit that way. Even if not really competing, but rather experiencing.I am pulling together a small group of 5 or so for that

Re: [BVARC] $30 cat cable still does not work

2020-01-15 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
I buy my cables from rt systems. Work perfect and have great email support. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 15, 2020, at 1:05 AM, Rod Neumann via BVARC wrote: > > I probably shouldn't be replying because I really don't know about FT450 or > FT8. But this question totally is befuddling to me

Re: [BVARC] Fw: Yaesu Vx7 HT for sale

2018-10-27 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
from my iPhone On Oct 26, 2018, at 5:48 PM, Jeffrey Davis via BVARC wrote: Okay I’ll go look. Preference shown to your FBCOEM Brother?  ;-)Jeff Sent from my iPhone On Oct 26, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Terry Leatherland via BVARC wrote: My price is the average of 3 prices that you can find

Re: [BVARC] Fw: Yaesu Vx7 HT for sale

2018-10-26 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
My price is the average of 3 prices that you can find on the eham or Ebay sites. I deliver in Houston within 25 miles.  Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 25, 2018, at 9:04 PM, Jo Keener wrote: > > How Much? > >> On Thu, Oct 25, 2018 at 4:42 PM terry leatherland via BVARC &

Re: [BVARC] Anybody have extra 1/4wave dual band antennas

2018-04-12 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
I'll be glad to buy him one. Send me the address to send to.  2m 440  right? terry On ‎Wednesday‎, ‎April‎ ‎11‎, ‎2018‎ ‎09‎:‎26‎:‎16‎ ‎AM‎ ‎CDT, Bob Hawkins via BVARC wrote: Howdy BVARC, Does anybody have an extra 1./4 wave mag mount dual band antennas?   There is a

[BVARC] HAm Car for Sale

2017-08-17 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Hello all. I have a 2000 Ford Taurus Wagon, Blue 89k miles, one family ownership, for sale. It comes wired with 3 roof mount sma and NMO antenna mounts and a 30-50 amp power line into the cabin. You can have an inverter with it too. I have a floor mount flexible remote head stand for what was

Re: [BVARC] is the tower in tomball still available?

2017-08-01 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
I lost the email thread from last week Terry K5pgf Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 30, 2017, at 8:10 AM, Nizar Mullani via BVARC wrote: > > Here is the latest 10-10 call history files for anyone using N1MM for the up > coming 10-10 SSB contest. > > Let's see if we can put

[BVARC] is har still open for repairs?

2017-01-14 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
If not, is there a yaesu repair shop in houston?Terry Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Moving Sale Kenwood TS430 Yaesu FT990 Yaesu FT902 , Ameritron SL600

2016-12-08 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
I also have a 5500 Watt Generator for sale. On wheels  has electric starter 12v.  Briggs and Stratton engine.  runs good,. I run it several times per year. 5 gallon tank.,BVARC used it 2 years ago for Field day.Terry k5pgf On Sunday, December 4, 2016 4:11 PM, terry leatherland

Re: [BVARC] W5RH -- The Big Give Away -- Lughnasadh

2016-10-24 Thread terry leatherland via BVARC
Rick. To confirm our txt messages this morning.  I will do the net tonight since I am now traveling next monday.TerryK5pgf Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 10:02 AM, Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC wrote: The Great Druid Cleansing Give Away had lots

[BVARC] Net control tomorrow nite.

2014-09-28 Thread Terry Leatherland via BVARC
Can someone take my  spot as net control tomorrow nite?. I am now in a standing meeting on monday nights. Once again . Sorry. Terry K5pgf Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org