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" 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 > t

[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] 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.

[BVARC] Can of worms...Which way is best, Shack in a box or two boxes?

Hello all, I am SURE I'm about to open a can of worms here, but I want the advice from those I feel most knowledgeable. that being BVARC membership. I was all ready to buy a new Yaesu FT-991 (the FT-897D replacement) and a friend of mind talked me out of it, at least temporarily. I want to be ab

[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 hi

[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.o

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" 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

[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

[BVARC] 'split' question

Hello all, Finally got to enjoy some operating time from my cabin in Woodville. Heard P40FY from Aruba (?) and tried to work him. I remembered the emaIl 'split' lesson some of you taught me as I heard the op say, 'up 3,' at the end of his CQ tranmissions. I heard him on 18.160. I will assume 'u

[BVARC] First Museum Ship!

Hello all, Just got my first museum ship on my verticalup here in Woodville, K8E...*SS Col. James M Schoonmaker * *He is very loud on 14.262 working simplex.* *73, Rob. KC5RET* ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mai

[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 co

[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,

Re: [BVARC] Anyone have an IC-7100?

Michael, Primarily interested in the IC-7100's ability to perform digital modes with only the USB cable and a pc/hamtop. Also interested in it's VHF/UHF SSB abilities. Current draw on full power transmit, current draw on idle/receive. The ergonomics of the touch screen and the tilted face. if y

[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] 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 pr

[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 m

[BVARC] Museum Ships Spot

N5R USS Razorback 7,235 57 into Woodville TX He's looking for contacts ___ 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 dipo

[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 i

[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

[BVARC] Icom IC-910H Question

Hello all, Anyone in the club have an Icom IC-910H ? I need to ask a couple of questions. Thanks in advance. 73, Rob, KC5RET ___ 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/bv

Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

; 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, R

Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

> http://www.aqua-mail.com > > On October 18, 2016 3:24:55 PM Rob McClure via BVARC > 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 bette