No not me Sam lol!! The city of Beaumont Economic Development director is also
Chris Boone! We've chatted about it and he gets phone calls at home for me hehe
> On Apr 10, 2017, at 10:50 AM, Sam Neal via BVARC wrote:
>
> Hello Chris WB5ITT,
>
> I heard the tail-end of
Save the Date for the 2017 6m BBQ in Austin, TX
DX Engineering and FlexRadio pledge to support a popular Amateur Radio
event.
DX Engineering and FlexRadio Systems will co-host the upcoming 6 Meter BBQ
on September 29 and 30, 2017. The annual event held in Austin, Texas draws
Ham Radio
I've done marine radio work in the past...HF is s special art on boats
requiring RF ground...VHF and radar are a snapsometimes a copper plate
is used as a protector to the hull and placed where it contacts the water
...providing similar protection like Zinc does on a tower section...it
t and deserve it !!!
>
> On Aug 11, 2017, at 10:18 AM, SETX Telecom via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
> wrote:
>
> If you want a great two meter only, the Hustler G7 cannot be beat! Well
> worth the money
>
>
> On Aug 10, 2017 11:53 PM, "Paul Noll via BVARC" <b
The Hustler G6-270 is a good antenna but iirc the gain is dbi...2.15db
higher than dbd... You must look and compare properly..the G6-270 is a base
antenna not mobile...is better quality than the Comets or DiamondsI
have used the Comets CX333 since I also run 220...wish Hustler made a
triband
If you want a great two meter only, the Hustler G7 cannot be beat! Well
worth the money
On Aug 10, 2017 11:53 PM, "Paul Noll via BVARC" wrote:
> I need suggestions !!! I need a 2 meter home base vertical antenna. Not to
> long because of
> the dreaded HOA ! Was looking at the
Not bad...K5OIT in Conroe told me he pays $14 a gallon!! I'll have to pass
this on to him
Chris
WB5ITT
On Aug 13, 2017 7:14 PM, "Bruce via BVARC" wrote:
> you can purchase ethanol free gas at the buckees on 290 in cypress. i
> live up in roman forest and took a 30 min drive
Special event 1x1s are issued by the FCC or special event coordinator for a
specific amount of time...and are reused later.any other callsign can
be used for a special event with the license/trustee's permission..but no
other license issued for special events
Chris
WB5ITT
On Jul 18, 2017
Bill, can you drop me your number via email directly to my address??
setxtele...@gmail.com
Thanks and sorry for the bandwidth use
Chris
WB5ITT
effective immediately my 713 phone number is no longer in use
Please contact me via my 409 cell number if you have it
On Jun 27, 2017 8:52 PM, "Rick
And this has to do with amateur radio how?? As for making a new class of
criminal, no... they already broke the law... didn't pay child support or
traffic violations are Laws broken already.. I fail to see how this proposed
bill makes a new class of criminals..
And back to amateur radio I hope
I just fwded it to TDXS and SETXHAM list
Chris
WB5ITT
On Aug 9, 2017 3:47 PM, "Bill Green via BVARC" wrote:
> I HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOW SURPLUS TO MY NEEDS:
>
> 1. ROHN 25G 10’ TOWER SECTIONS – ALL GOOD GALVANIZE AS FOLLOWS
> 2 TEN FOOT STRAIGHT SECTIONS
>
b group in
> Cleveland. They seem to have a thirst for 25-G right now.
>
> Sam N5AF
> +++
>
> -- Original Message --
> Received: Wed, 09 Aug 2017 04:06:34 PM CDT
> From: SETX Telecom via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org>
> To: BRAZOS VALL
I would not use 8X for any feedline..not bad for a double bazooka antenna
though lol
I prefer Heliax myself...the superflex type is great for a lot of
things..and can bend a lot better than regular Heliax...with better loss
than LMR and no shield movement noise ..which really is a pain in
Did you read the earlier emails?? If you had, you would have seen that
Dayton Hamvention moved to a new location and 2016 was the last year at
Hara...
On Aug 3, 2017 10:03 PM, "D. Howard Bingham via BVARC"
wrote:
> Found on the TenMeters List..
>
> I thought this was a premier
I have some1/2 in Heliax available if desired
Chris
WB5ITT
> On May 3, 2017, at 1:13 PM, mark janzer via BVARC wrote:
>
> Any recommendations on local suppliers?
> This is an inquiry for a ham friend in the neighborhood.
>
> 73
> Mark
> K5MGJ
>
Legs are short according to SWR curve
Chris
WB5ITT
> On May 9, 2017, at 8:02 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote:
>
> Put an SWR meter to the 10 meter Alpha Delta DX-EE, results:
>
> Set to CW
> 28.488 2.9
> 28.360 3.0
> 28.300 3.1
>
> the dipole is at 8 feet each side.
And QRZ, QSL as well as CQ are written as they are spoken.NOT Cue Are
Zed, etc.
Calling CQ FD should be (From someone who has been in FD for 40 yrs):
"CQ Field Day CQ Field Day, callsigncallsign phonetically, Field Day"
Also need one "QSL good luck in the contest, QRZ Field Day "
Just
Get on 52.525 simplex and check the rptrs.. heard an 8 callsign on 53.11 rptr
earlier.. running 103.5 tone
Chris
WB5ITT
> On May 20, 2017, at 10:59 AM, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote:
>
> And me without a 6m SSB radio.
> Wait a minute, antenna either.
> 6 has been open
Got a 5/8wave on 2?? Works great on 6 as a loaded 1/4 wave too :)
> On May 20, 2017, at 10:59 AM, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote:
>
> And me without a 6m SSB radio.
> Wait a minute, antenna either.
> 6 has been open for almost a week now during the day.
>
> Scott KD5FBA
>
>
Ahh that IS the field day site..
> On Jun 6, 2017, at 4:13 PM, GMuller885--- via BVARC wrote:
>
> Mike:
> Why so far away.
>
> Gerald Muller K9GEM
> gmuller...@aol.com
>
> In a message dated 6/6/2017 11:14:35 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
> bvarc@bvarc.org writes:
>
146.55 is not a standard 2m channel under the Texas Band plan.. 146.54 or
146.56 is
Why do people have so much trouble remembering that Texas went 20kHz steps in
146-148 on 2m decades ago??
> On Jun 18, 2017, at 10:08 PM, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote:
>
> 146.55 but will not
-- Forwarded message --
From: "ARRL Web site"
Date: Sep 15, 2017 5:44 PM
Subject: ARLB018 FCC Opens 630- and 2200-Meter Bands; Stations Must Notify
UTC Before Operating
To:
Cc:
SB QST @ ARL $ARLB018
ARLB018 FCC Opens 630- and
Using the internet is not new..IRLP, ECHOLINK, ALLSTAR, and other analog
systems use it all the time...some better than others but it's another tool
we amateurs can use but not rely on
Chris
WB5ITT
444.5 DMR under testing on bench
On Sep 15, 2017 10:34 PM, "Jerry Hobby via BVARC"
I'm sure the HF nets are up and buzy...but no local repeater will be
handling any traffic for such out of a distant disaster..
Chris
WB5ITT
On Sep 22, 2017 4:58 PM, "Jerry Hobby via BVARC" wrote:
> Being new to ham means a lot of dumb questions. I know there are
> emergency
Monday? I may be able to help... depends on how my schedule goes..
Where is Glen's QTH?
Chris
WB5ITT
On Oct 15, 2017 11:53 AM, "Bill Crowell, N4HPG via BVARC"
wrote:
Howdy All,
I’ve had a hiatus from email just to cut down on the inbox traffic for a
while.
Sorry for the late
In case anyone is wondering, yes 51.9 is an amateur freq but Gov has use as
well...copying traffic on it now. Please do not transmit or try to talk to
them on that frequency
Chris
WB5ITT
On Aug 29, 2017 12:26 PM, "rodney martinez via BVARC"
wrote:
> You can listen in on the
Aircraft do not use PL tones...all AM and open
Chris
On Aug 30, 2017 2:13 PM, "Gayle Dotts via BVARC" wrote:
> And the "Spectre" (actually a small spy plane used by Border Patrol I
> think). It is circling over Houston.
> 123.450 MHz AM.
>
> Does that 123.450 have a +
Check repeaterbook.com for local frequencies...444.3 is IRLP tied to the
Western Intertie System...so it's active all the time
Some UHF repeaters are closed...the listing on repeaterbook will show if
open or closed
Chris
WB5ITT
On Sep 24, 2017 10:07 PM, "Gayle Dotts via BVARC"
Try Audiograbbercan be vox operated so it records only when there is
audio...and saves the files in chunks with time and date stamp
Chris
WB5ITT
On Sep 29, 2017 10:04 AM, "Gayle Dotts via BVARC" wrote:
> Is there any recording software for PC that records both RX an TX on
10AM
Chris
WB5ITT
On Sep 29, 2017 10:01 AM, "Allen F. Mattis via BVARC"
wrote:
> What is the expected launch time for BLT-49?
>
>
> ___
> BVARC mailing list
> BVARC@bvarc.org
> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>
NOAA does NOT use amateur frequencies.Skywarn does ...but that's not
NOAAit is a civilian amateur spotter group that works with the NWS
NOAA/NWS uses 162.4xx and .5xx freqs to broadcast weather info...
Chris
WB5ITT
On Aug 25, 2017 3:12 AM, "D. Howard Bingham via BVARC"
If that was from Facebook, it's not true
That's been making the rounds on social media...
On Aug 31, 2017 9:14 AM, "JP Pritchard via BVARC" wrote:
> This may be only partly true. I'd check the Indeed.com site.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 31, 2017, at 8:43 AM, JP
HPD and FD are on the 700/800MHz trunk system...no longer on UHF...some
VFDs are but that's it
Chris
WB5ITT
On Aug 29, 2017 7:13 AM, "Gayle Dotts via BVARC" wrote:
> Out of curiosity is it allowed to listen in on our radios? I looked up
> scanner frequencies of 460.XXX range
Try upgrading or reloading the latest drivers... probably a corrupt driver
file on the machine..if you have to remove the current drivers via device
manager, along with the video controller (delete software/driver if it
asks), reboot, let them install and upgrade and it should be ok
Chris
WB5ITT
Well the use of one of KLLS AM1300 towers went well...180ft of Rohn45G with
120 radials of same length fed by 7/8 Heliax resulted in a broad bandwidth
that did not require any touching of the tuner over the 1800-2000 range
once tuned
As well as the antenna worked, I ran into rig and keyer
I don't need ham rigs...but my rent is due...I'll take any
denominations...I'm not picky!!
Seriously :(
Chris
WB5ITT
On Nov 2, 2017 9:36 PM, "Scott Royall via BVARC" wrote:
Amen bro. I wasn’t going to say anything, but I’m glad someone did. It’s
too bad about Bill’s
The usual placethe Masonic Lodge in Sugarland on Eldridge north of 90ALT
Talk in on 146.94
Chris
WB5ITT
On Nov 9, 2017 1:01 PM, "Scott Royall via BVARC" wrote:
> What’s the address for tonight's meeting?
>
> ___
> BVARC mailing
Howard, IT pros know 10 is better than 7...boot time is faster, etc..but
the issue he is having isn't a 10 issue..it would have happened in 7 had it
stayed the OS MS was currently supporting..it's a driver issue, not the OS..
I like 10 as well as 7 and even 8.1...Vista, Me and 8 were total
Six meters is even more fun.. that's why it's called the magic band
On Dec 10, 2017 10:52 AM, "Nizar Mullani via BVARC" wrote:
> Finally. I now understand why they call it Sporadic E propagation. It
> only works sporadically.
>
>
>
> Sitting on 10 meter band calling CQ with no
Remove the Win10 update..that should restore the previous drivers or you
can reload them yourself
Chris
WB5ITT
On Dec 9, 2017 10:29 AM, "Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC"
wrote:
> Well, I did it again! I let Windows do an update BEFORE the contest (I
> knew it was a bad idea) and
Digital Mobile Radio
Also known as TDMA, Mototurbo and P25 Phase II. Digital time division
multiplex access with two time slots per carrier so two conversations can
carry on the same channel. Less battery drain as the radio transmits in
30ms bursts. Lots of features analog doesn't offer.
No it's
Well that would explain some going "CQ contest CQ contest hey whats
our callsign again?" ;)
On Dec 29, 2017 10:02 AM, "NIzar Mullani via BVARC" wrote:
>
>
> *Sleep deprivation may increase amyloid-beta buildup in brain*
>
Try pressing another PF key..or the PF1 key again..may toggle back..
Chris
WB5ITT
On Jan 18, 2018 2:17 PM, "Gary Sitton via BVARC" wrote:
>
> I accidentally touched the PF1 key when I turned
>
> my 2 Mtr. FM rig on today (TV-71A) . This selected the
>
> WX channels
You're welcomed..since I posted that idea two emails earlier
Chris
WB5ITT
On Jan 18, 2018 6:43 PM, "Gary Sitton via BVARC" wrote:
> That's the trick, MR! BTW this was not mentioned
> on p. 66 of the TV-71A manual. There it only tells
> one how to get the WX channels, but not
My goof..read PF when you said MR
Damn its time to go to sleep...I must be tired
:/
On Jan 18, 2018 7:37 PM, "SETX Telecom" wrote:
> You're welcomed..since I posted that idea two emails earlier
>
> Chris
> WB5ITT
> On Jan 18, 2018 6:43 PM, "Gary Sitton via BVARC"
Midland LMR gear on UHF, Lowband 6m and some VHF. Program and tuned to your
needs...make great packet or fixed rigs...have one VHF 80W miltimode
(narrow/wide) with crossband UHF rptr built in.
Email for more details ..making deals today and tomorrow..have bills due!
Also two ACC SM100 Shackmaster
!!power increase from 5 to a BIG SIX WATTSYeah that
will make it through the pileups.,,,what a bunch of hooey... ;)
Chris
WB5ITT
On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 9:50 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC
wrote:
>
>
> Today Yaesu announced a new FT-817ND replacement
Gotta copy the data files in the user account, which are normally hidden
..I've done it but it's been a while and I'm not exactly sure of the
procedure..
On Sat, Oct 27, 2018, 12:48 PM Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC
wrote:
> I am trying to move Outlook files/accounts to a new computer. I thought I
Mississippi is not on 20kHz channels iirc
Chris
WB5ITT
On Sat, Nov 24, 2018, 8:33 AM Bob Hawkins via BVARC Heard ducting this morning on 146.840 that may be been Mississippi based
> on their description.
>
> Bob H
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ___
> BVARC
Try to tell a cop it doesnt apply.. they won't know or care..personally I
dont want the hassle...the bill needs to be killed as is
Chris
WB5ITT
On Sat, Jan 12, 2019, 10:47 AM Paul Easter via BVARC This might be an opportunity for ARRL to do something useful!
>
> On Sat, Jan 12, 2019 at 7:48 AM
Heard a conversation between a K5 call in a new ham on the repeater this
morning. The K5 call sign evidently needs to go back to the books. He
stated it was necessary to keep a logbook operating HF; that is incorrect!!
He also stated that white noise, if not due to distance/signal strength
from
Reply OR reply to all sends ALL msgs back thru the reflector...I hit REPLY
on this and look where it went..
That's a setting in Mailman that can be changed by the admin
Chris
WB5ITT
On Mon, Apr 8, 2019, 8:00 AM John Chauvin via BVARC wrote:
> I apologize that I accidentally sent the Membership
First met Dave in the 80s when I moved to Conroe to work for GSU, now
Entergy. .he was WQ5Y then...sorry to read of his passing.
Chris
WB5ITT
On Jan 25, 2019 9:32 AM, "Bruce via BVARC" wrote:
> Have known Dave for 25 years. Will be missed.
> 73...bruce
>
>
> -- Forwarded message
You built a 20m dipole and it did not work? That I do not understand!?!?
And who needs to solder? You can either twist the wires together or you can
use some sort of clamp or crimp connector to tie the wires together. A
dipole is the simplest antenna you can put up.. if you can't make that
work,
What contest? Field day is a month away
On Thu, May 23, 2019, 3:40 PM Dwayne Jones via BVARC
wrote:
> What bonehead puts a contest on Memorial Day weekend??
>
> Dwayne
>
> On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 3:25 PM n5xz via BVARC wrote:
>
>> Mike, there are several more weekends before Field Day.
Plugging the cable into the radio should not cause it to do anything. I
hate to say it but it sounds like you got the wrong cable
Chris
WB5ITT
On Sun, Apr 28, 2019, 8:13 AM Martin Blaise via BVARC
wrote:
> I am trying to get my Yaesu 450d to work with a Cat Cable to the usb port
> on the
It's on the KTRK AUX tower at 8-900 ft east of Missouri City
Chris
On Sat, Sep 14, 2019, 11:30 AM Rick Hiller via BVARC
wrote:
> Dewalt at 800’ last I knew.
> RH
>
>
> Sent from my i-Thingamajig
>
> On Sep 14, 2019, at 11:26 AM, Brian Flores via BVARC
> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know where
And this is the Repeater book listing
https://www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/details.php?state_id=48=540
On Sun, Sep 15, 2019, 8:18 AM SETX Telecom wrote:
> And technically, it's NOT the BVARC rptr. It is the Pasadena Radio Relay
> League...it's been around since the 1960s. BVARC just uses the
And technically, it's NOT the BVARC rptr. It is the Pasadena Radio Relay
League...it's been around since the 1960s. BVARC just uses the rptr for the
nets, etc. However it should have better coverage than it does ..damn thing
is an alligator, more mouth than ears...decades ago it wasn't when it was
I don't know why because that requirement of asking for a copy has been
gone for years. Must have been an old form or something...you can download
from the FCC website a reference copy of your license that is usable
Chris
WB5ITT
On Fri, Nov 15, 2019, 2:12 AM Mark Brantana via BVARC
wrote:
>
Google Drive is also free...easy to use. I have several because of multiple
Gmail accounts as well as Dropbox. I find Google Drive a little easier to
use.
Chris
WB5ITT
On Wed, Nov 6, 2019, 8:33 PM Travis Burgess via BVARC
wrote:
> I use Dropbox. There is a free version that is very useful for
I sent the flyer, along with the one for Orange and Belton to Don Wilbanks,
AE5DW of Newsline and HamNation for him to promote on bothof course,
considering I'm a Newsline person longer than Don and his production office
is 2 floors above my engineering office at work, didn't hurt either :)
One of the guys on the Baytown 145.31 rptr does some... can't recall his
name or call right now though
Chris
WB5ITT
On Sun, Feb 2, 2020, 6:55 PM harris via BVARC wrote:
> Does anyone know of a radio repairs shop ?Since Charlie's shut
> down not sure who is available on this side of
If the opposite ends of the dipoles wires are left free and not connected
to each other you do not have a cage dipole. The inner capacitance between
the wires and the added inductance will cause a problem in tuning and will
act more like a regular dipole with distributive capacitance and
U, that's 146.94.. :)
Chris
WB5ITT
Trustee, W5APX, 146.94/100Hz, BPT/Vidor
On Tue, Jan 14, 2020 at 2:05 PM terry leatherland via BVARC
wrote:
> Get on the air - 146.95 Repeater
>
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
Get on the air - 146.95
5 or more conductor FLAT rotor cable75 ft min length...
Also long runs of 1/2in or 7/8in Heliaxneed 1500 and 1200 but can use
sections I can put together..need for a 6mtr rptr project
Chris
WB5ITT
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
Friday
The LEGAL limit for unlicensed operation in the FM as well as other bands
is in Part 15It is NOT based on power but a field intensity..In the FM
band of 88-108, it comes CLOSE to 100mw ERP (Effective Radiated Power) but
not exact. Bluetooth is usually limited to 30ft. 100mw on FM MAY get you
Motorola has an excellent article on grounding at telecom sites...a bit
high end for amateur residential settings but worthwhile readings
nonetheless...Google Motorola R56 standard and give it a read
In my ears of telecommunication some broadcasting, there have been
different methods.
It's on one of the buildings at JSC..W5RRR is the JSC club call. It used to
be on a 200ft tower but that got dismantled years ago and it moved to the 5
story building on campus
On Thu, Apr 2, 2020, 10:11 AM Dwayne Jones via BVARC
wrote:
> Info on the 146.640.
Not enough to make a difference...did you adjust the matching? It can
vary...just like a gamma match, etc..
On Tue, Apr 21, 2020, 2:52 PM ralph phillips via BVARC
wrote:
> Having problems with my home brew 440 mhm jpole...will not tune better
> than a SWR 1.9. Books and articles no help. Will
Hmm some "SKs, expired but needs to renew"?? LoL
On Tue, May 19, 2020, 1:20 PM Eddie Runner via BVARC
wrote:
> it looks like you expired... Time to renew!!
> Eddie NU5K
>
> On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 01:06:47 PM CDT, Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> I did not see my
Has been officially cancelled.
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Outlook? Or Gmail? Anyway right click on a msg and choose Mark sender as
safe or not junkshould fix it
Chris
WB5ITT
On Fri, May 29, 2020, 9:25 PM Bill Clemmons via BVARC
wrote:
> I am new on the group. Question All the messages are inbound in my Junk
> Folder.
>
> How do I fix this?
>
>
Texas had, not sure if they are still there after the VHF FM Society has
been changing things without membership voting on it, allocated several
crossband pairs for such use.
In any case, TSQ should be use to prevent lock up and interference. As well
as lowest power needed...typical ham rigs
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