Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread John via BVARC
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Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread gshockxcc via BVARC
t; >>>> Lastly, GET ON THE AIR. You have to jump into the water sometime. Send a >>>> message out on this email chat and say “hey, I’m going to be on X freq at >>>> X time. Someone come talk with me to get familiar.” I’m sure you’ll end up >>>> with a

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread gshockxcc via BVARC
gt;>> message out on this email chat and say “hey, I’m going to be on X freq at X >>> time. Someone come talk with me to get familiar.” I’m sure you’ll end up >>> with a pileup within a short amount of time. >>> >>> Mike – KG4NDS >>> >>> Fro

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread anthony moro via BVARC
Here is a link to talk to a few more operators that might help out. Also like some of the other guys said try to make it out to the event on the 20th of April. It's a Saturday. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/KqUHY7oTqciKGxNC/?mibextid=A7sQZp On Tue, Mar 19, 2024, 5:47 PM gshockxcc via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread gshockxcc via BVARC
Hello All, I just want to thank everyone for the wealth of information on the chain today. This really helped a lot, and I appreciate the support. -Kristan KI5VVT Sent with [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/) secure email. On Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 at 1:34 PM, Dan Donalson via BVARC wrote:

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread Dan Donalson via BVARC
Great info! Thank you so much! DanKI5YXK On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 10:21:53 AM CDT, Chris Medlin via BVARC wrote: I will also add…Http://websdr.orgNo radio required to listen. Anytime you are in a place where you have some downtime but not at home or not where you can turn on an

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread Chuck via BVARC
You can remove your self from the BVARC web page    https://bvarc.org/home/club-listserver/  Chuck HaleKF5UXP From: Kelley Niemann via BVARCSent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:07 AMTo: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUBCc: Kelley Niemann; gshockxcc; jerry; wb5ittSubject: Re: [BVARC] How to HAM? Can

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread Chris Medlin via BVARC
, March 19, 2024 10:50 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Chris Medlin ; Dan Donalson Subject: Re: [BVARC] How to HAM? Okay, I'm going to take some advice I was given this morning and jump in with both feet. LOTS of stupid questions. * Do I need to connect to a repeater to use my

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread Kelley Niemann via BVARC
d to limit your >> transmissions to 3 minutes or else the timeout timer may get you... >> >> Chris WB5ITT >> Trustee, W5APX TRA >> BEARS- Bearcom Employees Amateur Radio Society >> >> >> Sent via my Samsung Galaxy S10e, an AT 5G Evolution capable &g

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread Kelley Niemann via BVARC
e > smartphone..so there!  > > > Original message > From: gshockxcc via BVARC > Date: 3/19/24 8:13 AM (GMT-06:00) > To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB > Cc: gshockxcc > Subject: [BVARC] How to HAM? > > First, let me preface my request for h

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread baaelectronics via BVARC
From: BVARC on behalf of gshockxcc via BVARC Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 10:52 AM To: wb5itt Cc: gshockxcc , gshockxcc via BVARC Subject: Re: [BVARC] How to HAM? How do you get on a repeater, and where do you find them? Can I do that with a hand held? -Kristan KI5VVT Sent with Proton M

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2024-03-19 Thread jerry via BVARC
/24 8:13 AM (GMT-06:00) To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: gshockxcc Subject: [BVARC] How to HAM? First, let me preface my request for help by saying that I am a Mechanical Engineer and I still have no idea what is going on. I collect lots of data on rotating and fixed equipment, and I

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread gshockxcc via BVARC
I will fit right in!!! -Kristan KI5VVT Sent with [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/) secure email. On Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 at 10:50 AM, s.c.flowers wrote: > Kristan, > Welcome. BTW there’s also Brews With BVARC. Chat with interesting/nerdy hams > over a local craft beer.  > > All are

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2024-03-19 Thread s.c.flowers via BVARC
Kristan,Welcome.  BTW there’s also Brews With BVARC.  Chat with interesting/nerdy hams over a local craft beer.  All are welcome! (MEs, EEs, Phys, ChemEs, Math, Star Trek, Star Wars, The Expanse enthusiasts.. yea pretty much anyone with nerdy or no credentials  )73,Stephen (W2WF)On Mar 19, 2024,

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread gshockxcc via BVARC
an AT 5G Evolution capable smartphone..so > there!  > > Original message > From: gshockxcc via BVARC > Date: 3/19/24 8:13 AM (GMT-06:00) > To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB > Cc: gshockxcc > Subject: [BVARC] How to HAM? > > First, let me preface my request for help by

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread gshockxcc via BVARC
Okay, I'm going to take some advice I was given this morning and jump in with both feet. LOTS of stupid questions. - Do I need to connect to a repeater to use my hand held? - If so, how do I even do that? I know there are repeaters out there. How do you find them? - I would love to learn CW,

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2024-03-19 Thread Eddie Runner via BVARC
RADIO CLUB Cc: gshockxcc Subject: [BVARC] How to HAM? First, let me preface my request for help by saying that I am a Mechanical Engineer and I still have no idea what is going on. I collect lots of data on rotating and fixed equipment, and I understand Control systems just enough

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread gshockxcc via BVARC
>>> Mike – KG4NDS >>> >>> From: BVARC On Behalf Of gshockxcc via BVARC >>> Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:13 AM >>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB >>> Cc: gshockxcc >>> Subject: [BVARC] How to HAM? >>> >>> First, let

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread Chris Medlin via BVARC
I will also add… Http://websdr.org No radio required to listen. Anytime you are in a place where you have some downtime but not at home or not where you can turn on an HF radio. Maybe there is torrential thunderstorms in your area and your equipment is all disconnected but you want to hear some

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread Dan Donalson via BVARC
I am in exactly the same situation. We went to the POTA at Brazos Bend state park and learned a bit. I'll try to make it to the 4/20 event as well. I need to find an Elmer with a high tolerance for frustration to tutor me Dan DonalsonKI5YXK On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 08:13:15 AM CDT,

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread Rick Hiller via BVARC
familiar.” I’m sure you’ll end up >> with a pileup within a short amount of time. >> >> >> >> Mike – KG4NDS >> >> >> >> *From:* BVARC *On Behalf Of *gshockxcc via >> BVARC >> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:13 AM >> *To:* BRAZOS

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC
I will repeat what Sean stated, come out to one of the POTA events that happens around the Houston area.   While there are several groups doing these I have found that the (facebook group) Houston POTA group is the most active.  During these POTA events you will be able to get on the air with

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread Rick Hiller via BVARC
I’m sure you’ll end up > with a pileup within a short amount of time. > > > > Mike – KG4NDS > > > > *From:* BVARC *On Behalf Of *gshockxcc via BVARC > *Sent:* Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:13 AM > *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB > *Cc:* gshockxcc > *S

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2024-03-19 Thread Michael Amos via BVARC
RADIO CLUB Cc: gshockxcc Subject: [BVARC] How to HAM? First, let me preface my request for help by saying that I am a Mechanical Engineer and I still have no idea what is going on. I collect lots of data on rotating and fixed equipment, and I understand Control systems just enough to be

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread John Holmes via BVARC
RADIO CLUB Cc: gshockxcc Subject: [BVARC] How to HAM? First, let me preface my request for help by saying that I am a Mechanical Engineer and I still have no idea what is going on. I collect lots of data on rotating and fixed equipment, and I understand Control systems just enough

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread Sean - N5LNK via BVARC
Kristan,I understand and was once in your shoes when I first started. I know you said it is hard for you to go to activities such as a planed POTA event. But I encourage you to seek these gatherings because they are some of the best way to get answers to your questions and a little hands on

Re: [BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread wb5itt via BVARC
capable smartphone..so there!  Original message From: gshockxcc via BVARC Date: 3/19/24 8:13 AM (GMT-06:00) To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: gshockxcc Subject: [BVARC] How to HAM? First, let me preface my request for help by saying that I am a Mechanical Engineer and I

[BVARC] How to HAM?

2024-03-19 Thread gshockxcc via BVARC
First, let me preface my request for help by saying that I am a Mechanical Engineer and I still have no idea what is going on. I collect lots of data on rotating and fixed equipment, and I understand Control systems just enough to be dangerous. That said, I have had my General license for