Re: [BVARC] Antenna/Cable Analyzers

MFJ-259. Nano VNA. Gus, K5GMB On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 8:10 PM John D via BVARC wrote: > Does anyone have any recommendations for dual purpose antenna/Cable > analyzer? > > The rig expert brand looks good. But I don’t believe I need something over > 30 MHz? Any feedback would be greatly

Re: [BVARC] Gin Pole

Gus    I have one that you can have.  12103 Crystalwood Dr   Houston, TX  77013      713-455-8752  H   713-305-6922  C Gerald Muller K9GEMUSN DSC (SW) Retired  gmuller...@aol.com In a message dated 2/3/2021 3:09:06 PM Central Standard Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes:  Hi, folks.  I'm ready to

Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

Hi KoriSorry you are surprised by the way things work. BVARC is a public organization (901.c)Our website AND our reflector are public !!  ANYTHING posted on the reflector is available to the general public. If you send anything to the reflector (bvarc@bvarc.org) it will be forwarded to all the

Re: [BVARC] Antenna/Cable Analyzers

Thanks Gus Sent from my iPhone On Feb 3, 2021, at 3:03 PM, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote:  MFJ-259. Nano VNA. Gus, K5GMB On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 8:10 PM John D via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: Does anyone have any recommendations for dual purpose antenna/Cable analyzer? The rig

Re: [BVARC] YES!!!! Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

the archives are herehttps://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/  Eddie On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 11:34:28 AM CST, Jimmy Vance via BVARC wrote: On the ULS, you can get name and address On QRZ, you get the same info available from the ULS, as that is where they get their

Re: [BVARC] YES!!!! Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

the archives are here On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 11:34:28 AM CST, Jimmy Vance via BVARC wrote: On the ULS, you can get name and address On QRZ, you get the same info available from the ULS, as that is where they get their primary data. You can choose to display more if you

Re: [BVARC] Antenna/Cable Analyzers

John - aa35Zoom from Rig Expert is an outstanding instrument for HF only. $219 at Gigaparts.com 73 gailen N5GDM On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 2:10 PM John D via BVARC wrote: > Does anyone have any recommendations for dual purpose antenna/Cable > analyzer? > > The rig expert brand looks good. But I

Re: [BVARC] YES!!!! Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

On the ULS, you can get name and address On QRZ, you get the same info available from the ULS, as that is where they get their primary data. You can choose to display more if you want to. Only registered and logged in QRZ members can see a listed email address and you can choose to list an

Re: [BVARC] YES!!!! Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

Quote:  "Ravi, the 'private' wording on the list signup page refers to the ability to access the raw email addresses of the list subscribers" I think you may have meant "Kori."  I haven't weighed in on this topic (yet). 73, Ravi N5OL On 2/3/2021

[BVARC] Antenna/Cable Analyzers

Does anyone have any recommendations for dual purpose antenna/Cable analyzer? The rig expert brand looks good. But I don’t believe I need something over 30 MHz? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. John D W5RDY Sent from my iPhone

[BVARC] Gin Pole

Hi, folks. I'm ready to install my Rohn 25 35' tower (10' sections). Does anyone have a gin pole I can borrow? Or, know anyone who has a gin pole? Thanks, Gus, K5GMB Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Antenna/Cable Analyzers

John, What would you like the "cable analyzer" to do? TDR. loss, etc. just what? Rick On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 3:43 PM John D'Agostino via BVARC wrote: > Forgot about that detail. Might need something for Uhf/vhf too... > > Thanks Gailen! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 3, 2021, at

Re: [BVARC] Gin Pole

No silly, it is a pole to scrape gin off the ground. 73...bruce On 2/3/2021 6:23 PM, Ron Litt via BVARC wrote: What's a gin pole? Is that like a gin fizz? Just add club soda. On Wed, Feb 3, 2021, 15:09 Gus Bernard via BVARC > wrote: Hi, folks.  I'm ready to

Re: [BVARC] Gin Pole

How do you do tbat? Doesn't gin come in a bottle? K5HM On Wed, Feb 3, 2021, 18:37 Bruce via BVARC wrote: > No silly, it is a pole to scrape gin off the ground. > 73...bruce > > On 2/3/2021 6:23 PM, Ron Litt via BVARC wrote: > > What's a gin pole? Is that like a gin fizz? Just add club soda. > >

Re: [BVARC] Antenna/Cable Analyzers

Rick, To find possible shorts in the cable, cable connector, cable shield, or ? John D W5RDY Sent from my iPhone On Feb 3, 2021, at 5:19 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:  John, What would you like the "cable analyzer" to do? TDR. loss, etc. just what? Rick On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at

Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

In my opinion, it’s not that our information is publicly available, it’s how easy it is to locate with a quick and simple Google search. In your example, someone from the general public would have to know you have a HAM license to go digging for your personal information. Thus, it is not readily

Re: [BVARC] Antenna/Cable Analyzers

Forgot about that detail. Might need something for Uhf/vhf too... Thanks Gailen! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 3, 2021, at 3:23 PM, Gailen Marshall via BVARC wrote:  John - aa35Zoom from Rig Expert is an outstanding instrument for HF only. $219 at Gigaparts.com 73 gailen N5GDM On Wed, Feb

Re: [BVARC] Antenna/Cable Analyzers

Will do. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 3, 2021, at 7:35 PM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote:  OK, just TDR functions.nothing like Hi-pot, etc. On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 7:30 PM John D'Agostino via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: Rick, To find possible shorts in the cable,

Re: [BVARC] Gin Pole

What's a gin pole? Is that like a gin fizz? Just add club soda. On Wed, Feb 3, 2021, 15:09 Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote: > Hi, folks. I'm ready to install my Rohn 25 35' tower (10' sections). > Does anyone have a gin pole I can borrow? Or, know anyone who has a gin > pole? Thanks, > > Gus,

Re: [BVARC] Gin Pole

Where? The bartenders guide? K5HM On Wed, Feb 3, 2021, 18:35 Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: > Are you serious??? Look it up! > > > On February 3, 2021 6:24:12 PM Ron Litt via BVARC wrote: > >> What's a gin pole? Is that like a gin fizz? Just add club soda. >> >> On Wed, Feb 3, 2021, 15:09 Gus

Re: [BVARC] QRM in new radio setup

What Rick says. Then try taking it portable, away from the QTH and power lines. Gus, K5GMB On Sun, Jan 31, 2021 at 7:33 PM Mark Brantana via BVARC wrote: > I am reaching out for ideas on a radio issue. I have installed an IC-745 > Icom with an MFJ-2010 offset fed dipole. The power supply is a

Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

The use of_*INDIVIDUAL PASSWORDS should be required to access MEMBERSHIP LIST*__*S*_. If you use your ARRL address, be aware that REPLIES to messages using the ARRL address, will be from YOUR ISP address (NOT ARRL>) Likewise, all that's needed to access your street or mailing address, is to

Re: [BVARC] Gin Pole

Thanks, Gerry! I'll see you Saturday morning. Gus, K5GMB On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 3:26 PM AOL/ CompuServe Mail via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > Gus > I have one that you can have. 12103 Crystalwood Dr Houston, TX > 77013 713-455-8752 H 713-305-6922 C > > Gerald Muller

Re: [BVARC] Gin Pole

I have one for sale with about 200' of rope. It's the Rohn version, for 25/45G - model # EF2545. Retail is approx $1000 at best, and without the rope. $600 firm Roy -- AD5Q Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Gin Pole

Are you serious??? Look it up! On February 3, 2021 6:24:12 PM Ron Litt via BVARC wrote: What's a gin pole? Is that like a gin fizz? Just add club soda. On Wed, Feb 3, 2021, 15:09 Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote: Hi, folks. I'm ready to install my Rohn 25 35' tower (10' sections). Does anyone

Re: [BVARC] Antenna/Cable Analyzers

OK, just TDR functions.nothing like Hi-pot, etc. On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 7:30 PM John D'Agostino via BVARC wrote: > Rick, > > To find possible shorts in the cable, cable connector, cable shield, or ? > > John D > W5RDY > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 3, 2021, at 5:19 PM, Rick Hiller

Re: [BVARC] Gin Pole

That's pretty expensive gin. On Wed, Feb 3, 2021, 19:47 R.S.Hradilek via BVARC wrote: > I have one for sale with about 200' of rope. > > It's the Rohn version, for 25/45G - model # EF2545. > Retail is approx $1000 at best, and without the rope. > > $600 firm > > Roy -- AD5Q > >

Re: [BVARC] Gin Pole

That's the reason most of us home-brew. On Thu, Feb 4, 2021 at 2:33 AM Ron Litt via BVARC wrote: > That's pretty expensive gin. > > On Wed, Feb 3, 2021, 19:47 R.S.Hradilek via BVARC wrote: > >> I have one for sale with about 200' of rope. >> >> It's the Rohn version, for 25/45G - model #

Re: [BVARC] QRM in new radio setup

*Divide and Conquer* *Get a 12 volt battery to operate the radio* *Then pull the main breaker in your house.* *Either it gets better or it doesn't* *Michael Monsour* On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 6:56 PM Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote: > What Rick says. Then try taking it portable, away from the QTH and

Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

Howard, I am a lawyer and can tell you there is no liability issue. Don't know where people get that idea. Fact is, many of us want our email addresses and phone numbers available so that others may easily find us. Remember WAY BACK when all of our phone numbers were in the PHONE BOOK?

Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

Eddie, I certainly understand that my personal information is in the ULS database, and that the club posts my info and I've asked them to remove certain things already. Your email address is private on QRZ exclusively available to fellow hams who are verified, they even go to the trouble of

Re: [BVARC] YES!!!! Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

Apologies for the confusion here. Our "welcome letter" email states: You are currently publicly listed on our website's roster. If you wish to be unlisted, let me know, and I can hide your information. We have a few members who wish to do this for security reasons, but most of us remain

Re: [BVARC] Surplus Ham stuff...

Yes I know, but they're too expensive. Gary On 2/3/2021 9:45 AM, Larry K5LJ via BVARC wrote: MFJ sell individually all the variable capacitors and inductors used in their equipment – check their catalog. *From:* Gary Sitton via BVARC *Sent:* Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:07 AM *To:* Allen

[BVARC] Excess equipment, cable, tools, etc.

After more than 50 years of ham radio, and due to my penchant for buying way more than I usually need, I have amassed quite a collection of excess parts, tools and materials around here. I would like to take this opportunity to give back to the ham radio community. Much of the materials are free

Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

I'm a month into the club and my info popped up too. I'd rather that not be publicly posted. -K15MKV On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 4:28 AM Kori Rahman via BVARC wrote: > Hello all! > > So I just did a Google search of my call sign (which I will not be stating > again) and the VERY FIRST thing that

Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

You may also go to the bvarc website and click on the membership roster and scroll around for your info. On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 7:16 AM William Elliott via BVARC wrote: > I'm a month into the club and my info popped up too. I'd rather that not > be publicly posted. > > -K15MKV > > On Wed, Feb

Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

I will be checking on this today.  Mike HardwickPresidentBVARC On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 07:39:10 AM CST, John Mechura via BVARC wrote: You may also go to the bvarc website and click on the membership roster and scroll around for your info.   On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 7:16 AM

Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

You can also go to the FCC ULS and search by name... public record. On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 7:39 AM John Mechura via BVARC wrote: > You may also go to the bvarc website and click on the membership roster > and scroll around for your info. > > On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 7:16 AM William Elliott via

Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

Welcome to 2000 There are several tools to get an email from https://wiza.co/blog/verify-an-email-address/ If u really are that paranoid I suggest Tods your computer - never send and email ever and only use cw On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 7:41 AM Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: > I will be

Re: [BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

William, et al, As a long time Ham and BVARC member..I know that the club has in the past deleted members info on the membership list, which IS public, at their request. No problem. However, please remember that "Once you are a US government licensed Ham, your call, address etc. is open to

Re: [BVARC] Global QSL...still in business???

This may be an alternative to Global QSL: https://qsl.ure.es/en/ . Has anyone used it? Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, TX 77406 713-705-4801 From: n...@earthlink.net Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 4:22 AM To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' ;

Re: [BVARC] Excess equipment, cable, tools, etc.

Allen, Would you happen to have an antenna/cable analyzer or one of each? John W5RDY Sent from my iPhone On Feb 3, 2021, at 3:50 AM, Allen Brier via BVARC wrote:  After more than 50 years of ham radio, and due to my penchant for buying way more than I usually need, I have amassed quite a

[BVARC] Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

Hello all! So I just did a Google search of my call sign (which I will not be stating again) and the VERY FIRST thing that came up was my personal email to the club list. I was... kinda shocked and surprised. I was under the impression these emails were for club members ONLY. Apparently this

[BVARC] Global QSL...still in business???

I have heard a lot of nasty rumors about Global QSL recently. Anyone getting any cards from them? I sent an email to 4X6MI but it bounced. Messaged sent on the website do not get answered. Anyone have any intel on 4X6MI? I really loved this service and it would be a sad shame if it is no longer

Re: [BVARC] Contest Station around Hempstead, TX

Thanks Jimmy On Tue, Feb 2, 2021, 7:54 PM Jimmy Vance via BVARC wrote: > That is George Demontronds station > > http://www.nr5m.com/main/page_qsl_info.html > > > On 2/2/2021 7:43 PM, William Crews via BVARC wrote: > > I drive by, what from a distance, looks like a mega-contest station not > far

Re: [BVARC] Excess equipment, cable, tools, etc.

Oh, and a fiberglass mast? or push-up pole? On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 03:50:03 AM CST, Allen Brier via BVARC wrote: After more than 50 years of ham radio, and due to my penchant for buying way more than I usually need, I have amassed quite a collection of excess parts, tools

[BVARC] Surplus Ham stuff...

Allen:    I would like to get some high voltage variable tuner caps. and air coils for tuner repair/mods.  I have some balanced tuners which I would to beef up to 1.5 KW. Three (3) position Delta coax switches are also nice and assorted ferrites are always  needed.  I can make a trip to

[BVARC] Fw: Galveston Naval Museum Workday - 13 February

If you have time, you're encouraged to help out with these projects on the ships.Feel free to contact Brian directly. 73Mark K5MGJ - Forwarded Message - From: Brian Abugel To: Brian Abugel Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 09:54:30 PM CSTSubject: Galveston Naval Museum Workday - 13

[BVARC] ***SPAM*** Re: Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

This is one of the main reasons I have a separate e-mail for ham radio. I also use a PO Box for my registration and contact lists instead of my home address. Also, please remove my home phone number from the public online roster. Brad K5BES On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 07:54 Rick Hiller via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Surplus Ham stuff...

MFJ sell individually all the variable capacitors and inductors used in their equipment – check their catalog. From: Gary Sitton via BVARC Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:07 AM To: Allen Brier via BVARC Cc: Gary Sitton Subject: [BVARC] Surplus Ham stuff... Allen: I would like to get

Re: [BVARC] YES!!!! Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

I don’t really mind having my call sign, address, and email public. If you own a home your address is public record anyway. However I did not realize that every (I assume) email sent on this reflector is archived and available to the public here:

[BVARC] YES!!!! Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

Traditionally, HAMS have used the public information to exchange QSL CARDS and othercorrespondence worldwide...  On the HAM bands it is very common to hear one ham tell another that he is good on QRZ   that means his address is up to date with the FCC if someonewants to contact him..    On

Re: [BVARC] YES!!!! Our email list is publicly available?!?!?!?!?

FWIW, my email and phone number is plastered all over the website, email blasts, newsletters, etc. for the VE Testing.I've not experienced much unwanted spam or oddball phone calls, other than the typical robocalls that are subsequently blocked. Consider too, registering on the national nocall