Re: [BVARC] KLVI - AM Talk Show Interview

2017-04-10 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

[BVARC] 6m BBQ!

2017-04-07 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] marine radio installation

2017-07-28 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] 2 meter base antenna

2017-08-11 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] 2 meter base antenna

2017-08-11 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] 2 meter base antenna

2017-08-11 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Remedies OT - Generator help needed.

2017-08-13 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Special event call sign rules

2017-07-18 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

[BVARC] W5VOM

2017-06-30 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] EMERGENCY ALERT - TEXAS HOUSE BILL 1911

2017-04-28 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] HAM RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: TOWERS, ANTENNAE, TEST EQUIP., MISC ITEMS

2017-08-09 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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 >

Re: [BVARC] HAM RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: TOWERS, ANTENNAE, TEST EQUIP., MISC ITEMS

2017-08-09 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Coax cable question

2017-08-09 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [TenMeters] Hara up for sale

2017-08-04 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] WTB 90' LMR-400

2017-05-03 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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 >

Re: [BVARC] Inverted V dipole orientation

2017-05-09 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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.

Re: [BVARC] Attention FD Phone Operators--Save Your Voice!

2017-06-12 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] 6M is open

2017-05-20 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] 6M is open

2017-05-20 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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 > >

Re: [BVARC] BVARC/TDXS/ECHO/KARS Field Day Meeting - This Sunday June 11, 201...

2017-06-09 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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: >

Re: [BVARC] FW: FD Setup

2017-06-18 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

[BVARC] Fwd: ARLB018 FCC Opens 630- and 2200-Meter Bands; Stations Must Notify UTC Before Operating

2017-09-15 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
-- 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

Re: [BVARC] A bit more on DMR

2017-09-15 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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"

Re: [BVARC] Emergency Services Question

2017-09-22 Thread SETX Telecom 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

Re: [BVARC] Help with Antenna Mast move

2017-10-15 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF

2017-08-29 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF

2017-08-30 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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 +

Re: [BVARC] UHF 70cm frequencies

2017-09-25 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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"

Re: [BVARC] HF recording software for TX and RX contacts

2017-09-29 Thread SETX Telecom 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

Re: [BVARC] BLT-49

2017-09-29 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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 >

Re: [BVARC] Storm communications

2017-08-25 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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"

Re: [BVARC] Jobs! FEMA looking to hire

2017-08-31 Thread SETX Telecom 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

Re: [BVARC] Police/Fire call listening on UHF/VHF

2017-08-29 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Computer problem, need advice

2017-11-24 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

[BVARC] ARRL 160m contest

2017-12-03 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] My GoFundMe Page

2017-11-02 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Meeting

2017-11-09 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] HELP! Computer video is hosed again!

2017-12-10 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Sporadic E Propagation on 10 meters

2017-12-10 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] HELP! Computer video is hosed again!

2017-12-09 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] BVARC General Meeting - This Thursday June 14th

2018-06-13 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Dangers of Sleep Deprivation During Long Contests???

2017-12-29 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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* >

Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

2018-01-18 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

2018-01-18 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] QST, Kenwood TV-71A programming help needed.

2018-01-18 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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"

[BVARC] For sale

2018-03-28 Thread SETX Telecom 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

Re: [BVARC] New Yaesu FT-818 Available Soon!

2018-02-26 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
!!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

Re: [BVARC] OT: Moving Outlook files to new computer

2018-10-27 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Ducting this morn.

2018-11-24 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [SETXSWLaHam] Texas bill could restrict mobile ham radio!

2019-01-12 Thread SETX Telecom via 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

[BVARC] On 94 this morning

2018-12-28 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Accidentally sent Membership Form e-mail to the reflector

2019-04-08 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: Important Notification

2019-01-25 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Solarcon antenna tests

2019-04-14 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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,

Re: [BVARC] Quad Club Field Day - Planning Meeting - This Sunday, May 26

2019-05-23 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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.

Re: [BVARC] Anyone know how to fix a cat cable com port issue?

2019-04-28 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] 146.940 BVARC Repeater Location

2019-09-14 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] 146.940 BVARC Repeater Location

2019-09-15 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] 146.940 BVARC Repeater Location

2019-09-15 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Ham License Plates

2019-11-15 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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: >

Re: [BVARC] Large Attachments On The Reflector

2019-11-06 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] [HoustonHamfest] Laatest Houston Hamest Flyer

2020-02-01 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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 :)

Re: [BVARC] radio repairs

2020-02-02 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Antenna Theory Technical Question

2020-01-17 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Estate Sale- Two 60' Pneumatic Towers

2020-01-14 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

[BVARC] Looking for

2020-03-09 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Fm transmitter for Easter service

2020-04-08 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] Antenna Mounting Options

2020-04-09 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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.

Re: [BVARC] Looking for a 2-meter

2020-04-02 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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.

Re: [BVARC] Need antenna build advice

2020-04-21 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

Re: [BVARC] current roster

2020-05-19 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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

[BVARC] HamCom 2020

2020-05-03 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
Has been officially cancelled. Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Messages

2020-05-29 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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? > >

Re: [BVARC] Non-coordinated crossband repeater pair frequencies

2020-06-08 Thread SETX Telecom via BVARC
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