Re: [BVARC] MSWE

2016-06-04 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
The BVARC operation has been delayed for a few hours while a line of thunderstorms passes across Galveston island. We'll likely be operational towards noontime. 73 Mark K5MGJ > On Jun 4, 2016, at 8:12 AM, Scott Medbury via BVARC wrote: > > Listen for the HL Huntley on 20m.

[BVARC] Canaceled for the weekend due to weather and flooding - Re: MSWE

2016-06-04 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Many of the Galveston streets, accessing the park, are flooded. The rain is expected to continue along I-45 through to 3 pm today. So please don't attempt to drive down due to these hazardous conditions. 73MarkK5MGJ From: Mark Janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> To: BRAZOS VALLEY A

Re: [BVARC] MSWE

2016-06-04 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
Check out 14,260 or 14,039 > On Jun 4, 2016, at 9:32 AM, Keith Dutson via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > > Mark, > > Do you know the frequency? > > 73, Keith NM5G > > From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Mark Janzer via > BVARC

Re: [BVARC] Cancelled for the weekend due to weather and flooding - Re: MSWE

2016-06-04 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
ston streets, accessing the park, are flooded. The rain is expected to continue along I-45 through to 3 pm today. So please don't attempt to drive down due to these hazardous conditions. 73MarkK5MGJ From: Mark Janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <

Re: [BVARC] Cancelled for the weekend due to weather and flooding - Re: MSWE

2016-06-04 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
d and he called and said he can't go > anywhere because of flooding. Are you planing to resume if weather improves? > The weather is not bad at my house -I live by M5MT near the med center. > > > > Larry Martin - K5EAR > 713-825-8015 cell > > > -----Orig

Re: [BVARC] MSWE

2016-05-31 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Here's the, almost, last call for members wishing to attend the Museum Ships Weekend at Seawolf Park this Saturday and Sunday. I'm turning in the list of those members that have expressed interest in attending, to the park, for passage at the gate. A separate email is being sent to those

Re: [BVARC] MSWE

2016-05-26 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Here's another notice to let me know if you are coming out to Museum Ships weekend June 3-5.See earlier email below. I've had several replies and will be updating and sending out a list of times and participants in the next few days. Presently it appears that most are only interested in coming

[BVARC] Dinner before meeting

2016-05-12 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
I'll suggest the Live Oak Grill12935 Dairy Ashford Rd. 73MarkK5MGJ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] MSWE

2016-05-17 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Yes, I'd planned to get an email out today, to wit: I'm breaking out operations shifts for the following times (see below), to gauge who can participate and when.There will be two stations, one HF (either SSB or CW) and another station either on 10m or HF (if another antenna is rigged, I'm

Re: [BVARC] Dinner before meeting

2016-05-12 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
Sounds good to me. 73 K5MGJ > On May 12, 2016, at 5:13 PM, n5xz via BVARC wrote: > > How 'bout we meet at Panda Gardens 1043 Eldridge Rd @6:30 pm? > > > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone > > > Original message > From: K5HM

[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend – MARK YOUR CALENDAR! June 3-5

2016-05-01 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Museum Ships Weekend – MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club will be holding their annual Museum Ships Weekend event Friday June 3rd (7 pm) through Sunday the 5th (7 pm) at Seawolf Park and at/on the USS Stewart (destroyer escort) and the USS Cavalla (submarine). Museum Ships

Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend – MARK YOUR CALENDAR! June 3-5

2016-05-01 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
VARC] Museum Ships Weekend – MARK YOUR CALENDAR! June 3-5 #yiv9385359735 #yiv9385359735 -- P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}#yiv9385359735 I thought hams were not welcome at Seawolf Park since the Chief of Boat was fired from the staff. TravisK5HTB From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>

Re: [BVARC] Slightly Off Topic - SHTF - Water Budget - source of inexpensive jugs

2016-07-18 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
As a civil engineer, I feel obligated to chime in on this: 1. Many MUD districts and regional Cities, after TS Allison and Hurricane Ike, used recovery money to obtain and maintain portable emergency pumps and portable generators (by acquisition or contract), so as not to disrupt service for

[BVARC] AES going out of business

2016-07-06 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
This is the first radio store (in Milwaukee on Fond du Lac Ave. ) I walked into with my dad, when he was looking for a newfangled SSB rig, in 1966. CQ Newsroom: Amateur Electronic Supply (AES) Going Out of Business | | | | || | | | | | CQ Newsroom: Amateur

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: [QRPadillos] Henry Schnieder W5HNS SK

2016-07-06 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
That is truly sad news. He was a mainstay on the QRP Fox Hunts, even through this past winter. 73 OM MarkK5MGJ From: Kirk Kendrick via BVARC To: hqrp-requ...@stevens.com; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Kirk Kendrick Sent:

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] Internet over Power Lines

2017-01-31 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Waiting in rabid anticipation for BWS experimentation. Broadband over Wet Strings. MarkK5MGJ From: K5HM via BVARC To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' ; 'John Chauvin' ; 'Robie Elms' ; 'TDXS List'

Re: [BVARC] Looking for a Net control for Tonight Feb 6

2017-02-06 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
YL KF5FLZ, Julie, is willing to step up to the plate, for this evening. 73Mark K5MGJ From: Rick Hiller via BVARC To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Rick Hiller Sent: Monday, February 6, 2017 1:37 PM Subject: [BVARC] Looking for a Net control for Tonight Feb 6

Re: [BVARC] The latest Ham numbers, if you like...

2017-02-01 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
How might you approach estimating the number of actually active licensees? From: Rick Hiller via BVARC To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Rick Hiller Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2017 1:28 PM Subject: [BVARC] The latest Ham numbers, if you like... As of

Re: [BVARC] FW: H.R. 555

2017-01-26 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
LATEST NEWS: On Monday January 23, 2017 the US House of Representatives suspended their rules and passed the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2917 by unanimous consent. This action now sends the bill to the US Senate for its consideration.   From: mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.

Re: [BVARC] New driving ordinance in Sugar Land

2017-02-22 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
No. >From the Ordinance: "(c) This section does not apply to: (1) An operator of an authorized emergency vehicle using a portable electronic device while acting in an official capacity; or   (2) An operator is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission and operating a radio frequency

Re: [BVARC] New driving ordinance in Sugar Land

2017-02-22 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Actually, if a ham doesn't have Amateur plates, they should carry their license  wallet card, nestled in with their insurance. From: n5xz via BVARC To: mark janzer ; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: n5xz Sent:

[BVARC] 2017 - Texas State Parks on the Air-

2017-02-13 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
The Lake Area Amateur Radio Club (K5LRK) is organizing the Texas State Parks on the Air event this year. The event will take place on April 8 – 9 2017. The event website is tspota.org. On the website can be found the rules and list of Texas State Parks designators. We hope everyone will

Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 Amature Radio Parity Act --- REBORN

2017-01-18 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Per the home page article, the ARRL board is meeting to discuss the bill on January 20th and 21st. Inform the board (and your representatives), that the bill as written, will have unintended detrimental consequences to the licensee: - Due to indefinite inaction or delay of an HOA (not as

Re: [BVARC] The emminent demise of Amateur Radio - - Re: HR 555 Amateur Radio Parity Act --- REBORN

2017-01-20 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Since many BVARC members are his constituents, it may be a good idea to request a meeting with him at his Sugarland office, near the Fluor campus. From: mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: mark janzer <k5...@y

Re: [BVARC] FW: H.R. 555

2017-01-20 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Agree,I'd like him to specifically address these following points (sent previously): - The bill does not address indefinite inaction or delay by an HOA (not as a result of failure) to enact reasonable rules and/or permit an antenna. - The bill does not define the steps to HOA

[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend - Report of the confirmation and figuring reconnoiter - Sunday January 15th

2017-01-20 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
  The work day went well on Sunday (1/15) thanks to all who showed up! We had 8 BVARCians aboard. - We were able to remove the broken vertical and trace/test the previously installed coax back to the radio room. - We also temporarily hung a wire antenna from the open bridge to the

Re: [BVARC] MTC future location?

2016-11-08 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Cool map, thanks. So, in your opinion, what's the geographic center for the Houston area. (discounting Livingston with 593 hams, cause they all "live" on Rainbow Dr.). I-10 and the West Loop? 73 Mark K5MGJ On Tue, 11/8/16, Tony BenBrahim via BVARC

Re: [BVARC] MTC future location?

2016-11-08 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Near the Bass Pro (288 and BW8)? 73 Mark K5MGJ On Tue, 11/8/16, Tony BenBrahim via BVARC wrote: Subject: Re: [BVARC] MTC future location? To: "mark janzer" Cc: "Tony BenBrahim" ,

Re: [BVARC] CHILI SUPPER

2016-10-28 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
I'll bring a crock pot of bean chili. I'll bring another crock pot of Texmex style beans. 73MarkK5MGJ From: Scott Medbury via BVARC To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' Cc: Scott Medbury Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016

Re: [BVARC] Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club General Meeting - Tomorrow, Thursday, October 13, 2016

2016-10-13 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Ferdinand Braun 73 Mark K5MGJ On Wed, 10/12/16, K5HM via BVARC wrote: Subject: Re: [BVARC] Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club General Meeting - Tomorrow, Thursday, October 13, 2016 To: "'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'"

[BVARC] Chinese Multi-tester info

2016-12-09 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
 With regard to the multi-tester I'd put up for auction last night...more info than you'd ever want to know: https://github.com/akaJes/transistortester/raw/master/Doku/tags/ttester-en-1.12k-dev.pdf  Average price on Ebay, for the small display is $15, large display (like one last night) is

[BVARC] Museum Ships work day - Sunday January 15th

2017-01-07 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
In preparation for Museum Ships Weekend (June 2017), we've scheduled a work day on board the USS Stewart for Sunday, January 15th. We plan to do some cleaning within the radio room and antenna work. We'll possibly do some on-the-air operating as a demonstration for the scouts that will be on

[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend - update and reminder

2017-04-03 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
I didn't get the following in the newsletter, so will air this here: REMINDER - This Saturday, April 8th, from 9:00 to 9:30, at the Bayland Park Community Center, there will be an organizational meeting for the upcoming Museum Ships Weekend June 3-4 and for the next workday at the ships,

Re: [BVARC] Vacuum tubes

2017-04-04 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Check with Michael Payne of the Houston Vintage Radio Association (HVRA)michael351 "at" att.net Some tubes can be quite pricey. I have a tube tester and I think a couple other members have testers as well. 73MarkK5MGJ From: rodney martinez via BVARC To: BRAZOS VALLEY

[BVARC] Radio Shack closings - speaking of sinkholes...

2017-03-31 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
The RS store near me on Shepherd, just south of 11th is closing.The clearance percentages generally are 20%-30%, but the component drawers are at 80%. A few component items I've cleaned them out on, but there is still quite a good selection. 73MarkK5MGJ

Re: [BVARC] Advice for a UK operator

2017-04-12 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Congrats on the General! As to your British friend, check out this FCC web page:http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=about_4=amateur Until his UK license expires, he has reciprocity here. But the FCC encourages that he get a US license grant (take the exam...).As I understand, UK

[BVARC] Additional treat at this evenings meeting...

2017-04-13 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
A certain BVARC (x)YL is whipping up a couple batches of brownies for the meeting tonight. So skip desert before attending. 73MarkK5MGJ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to

Re: [BVARC] Saturday - April 22 - Workday on the Stewart and Cavalla

2017-04-21 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Last reminder!Thanks to those that have emailed me and that will be coming out tomorrow.If you haven't emailed, and plan to come out, let me know so I can put you on the list. MarkK5MGJ From: mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@

Re: [BVARC] Wishing to borrow SWR meter

2017-04-18 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Actually, borrowing an antenna analyzer would serve you better. You'd not need a radio to spit out RF. You'd also be able to see the range of SWR from 1:1 to say, 5:1 across the frequencies you'd intend to transmit on.It'd be much easier to trim the dipole as well, if needed. Be happy to help

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: SINKHOLES - Interesting

2017-03-31 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Yup, it's interesting. Show this to a civil engineer, geologist or groundwater hydrologist. Not a single one of these sinkholes can possibly be linked to this universalist theory. Every single one of the sinkholes shown on this video can be rationally explained by one of the three professionals

[BVARC] Saturday - April 22 - Workday on the Stewart and Cavalla

2017-04-18 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
As mentioned in last week's general meeting, there will be a workday convening at Seawolf park, at about 9 or 10 on Saturday April 22nd.Please let me know if you are attending so that I can give a volunteer list to the gate attendants. We're generally trying to get the operating stations on the

[BVARC] Fwd: Thank You For Contacting My Office

2017-08-03 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
FYI Begin forwarded message: > From: Senator Cornyn > Date: August 3, 2017 at 6:07:14 PM CDT > To: k5...@arrl.net > Subject: Thank You For Contacting My Office > > > > Dear Mr. Janzer K5mgj: > > Thank you for contacting me regarding federal policies

Re: [BVARC] Fwd: ARRL Request to Contact Your US Senators Supporting S 1534 - the Amateur Radio Parity Act

2017-07-27 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Rather than using the ARRL language, on the fly, I rewrote their letter to this: (feel free to use or modify). As a constituent and one of more than 51,544 FCC - licensedAmateur Radio Operators in the State of Texas, I am writing to ask that you do not support S. 1534 in it's current form.It

Re: [BVARC] FW: Learning CW contesting - Humbling experience for a newbie

2017-04-28 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
This is great stuff. Thank you very much Nizar! > On Apr 28, 2017, at 2:27 PM, NIzar Mullani via BVARC wrote: > > Here is the material Eric sent me. Please feel free to contact him if you > have any questions. > > Nizar > > From: Eric Silverthorn

[BVARC] WTB 90' LMR-400

2017-05-03 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Any recommendations on local suppliers?This is an inquiry for a ham friend in the neighborhood. 73MarkK5MGJ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com

Re: [BVARC] WTB 90' LMR-400

2017-05-03 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Thanks for the suggestions, all! From: Ravi Patrick Ratnala via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> To: mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: Ravi Patrick Ratnala <ratnala...@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 1:27 PM Subject: Re: [BVARC] WTB 90' LMR-400

Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships

2017-05-14 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
Thanks for the heads up JP! As for you and anyone else, please send me your preferred operating times for MSWE. The event would be from Friday night to late afternoon Sunday. Cheers Mark K5MHJ > On May 14, 2017, at 4:15 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote: > > Is there an

Re: [BVARC] permitting an antenna tower in Sugar Land

2017-05-10 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Bob, I'm on the ARRL list of professional engineer volunteers with respect to this.Maybe I can help. I've permitted several recent projects at the City of Sugarland and they know me by first name, too Cheers,MarkK5MGJ From: Bob Hawkins via BVARC To: BRAZOS VALLEY

[BVARC] Stewart and Cavalla work day - Sunday May 21

2017-05-16 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
I've confirmed with the Undersea Warfare Center that they'll be open to us to perform another workday this coming Sunday. Right now it appears at least, Jon Noxon, Scott Medbury (and his daughter) and I will be going. We're planning on hoisting and testing a modified version of the inverted

Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips

2017-05-18 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
alvanized steel. | | | | From: mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips No, the g

[BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips

2017-05-18 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
I'm looking for a couple 3/16" (red label) preformed galvanized steel guy grips. It appears Greybar may have them, but there must be some other local sources.  Maybe someone (on the list) has these gathering dust from their last tower guying project. These will be used for replacing the USS

Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips

2017-05-18 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
clamps that may fit the bill. Will send more information later. Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE DroidOn May 18, 2017 11:59 AM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: I'm looking for a couple 3/16" (red label) preformed galvanized steel guy grips. It appears Greybar may have t

Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips

2017-05-18 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
ounts [ the huge ones that go to the transmitters] are stainless steel clamps You do not want to use galv fittings Mike Monsour On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 12:40 PM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: No, the guy clamps are what we're steering away from, if at all possible. The "Chinese finger

Re: [BVARC] Screw removal pliers

2017-05-23 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Check out JPM Supply, near Almeda and the South Loop: 3ft UHF to UHF RG8x Coax PL259 Patch Cable | | | | $ 3.99 || | | | | | 3ft UHF to UHF RG8x Coax PL259 Patch Cable | | | | He'll ship, or you can pick up (open in the morning only). He's been

[BVARC] July BVARC meeting program - Nizar on Safari

2017-05-26 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Nizar, We're really looking forward to your report on this DXpedition at the July BVARC meeting.Please take lots of pictures. 73MarkK5MGJ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to

[BVARC] SUNDAY Re: Saturday MSWE Work Detail

2017-05-19 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
The workday is on Sunday, not Saturday.For those that have signed up, we're meeting at Seawolf between 9:30-10 73MarkK5MGJ From: Jon Noxon To: k5...@yahoo.com; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 6:27 AM Subject: Saturday MSWE

Re: [BVARC] MSWE - need preformed guy dead end grips

2017-05-18 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
ur On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 12:59 PM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: The sub has galvanized clamps now and they are in poor shape. Home Depot has  3/16" stainless clamps.The dead end grips only come in galvanized, from what I've found. Mike, we'll go with your recommen

Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.

2017-05-30 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
Check out the classifieds on QTH.com 73 Mark K5MGJ > On May 30, 2017, at 8:01 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC wrote: > > I want spend $200 or less on 50w. 2 Mtr. station + simple antenna. Good used > rig will do. I already have a 13.8 vdc supply. Need recommendations or >

Re: [BVARC] MSWE

2017-05-31 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
There will be a few starting from 1-3pm. More will be showing up, and things will be pretty much set up by 5-7pm From: ke5ith via BVARC To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: ke5ith Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 6:40 AM Subject:

Re: [BVARC] MSWE

2017-05-31 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
I'll have an announcement later today, but if you are coming out, in addition to citronella, BRING CHAIRS From: mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: mark janzer <k5...@yahoo.com>; ke5ith <ke...@ke5ith.

[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend - THIS WEEKEND

2017-05-31 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
The Museum Ships Weekend event will be held at Seawolf Park on Pelican Island from Friday June 2nd through Sunday the 4th.  It will be a joint operation of BVARC and HQRP. There will be four stations available for operations. Two will be on the Stewart, one on the Cavalla (CW) and one will be

Re: [BVARC] Looking for good end fed antennas

2017-06-03 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
Try LNR Precision, and their PAR EndFedZ antennas. I use the 10/20/40. > On Jun 3, 2017, at 10:52 AM, Gayle Dotts via BVARC wrote: > > Hello BVARC, > > Looking for a good end fed antenna to hang on my 35 foot push up mast next to > the house. Being next to the house all my

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

2017-06-07 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
I should be able to procure some pink surveyors flagging for you. I'll bring it Thursday. MarkK5MGJ From: gmuller885 via BVARC To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: gmuller885 Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 9:41 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend - THIS WEEKEND

2017-05-31 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
a general license but am still new to all this.   Regards Tom Johnson KG5GLX Sent from my iPhone On May 31, 2017, at 10:16 AM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: The Museum Ships Weekend event will be held at Seawolf Park on Pelican Island from Friday June 2nd through Sunda

Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend - THIS WEEKEND

2017-05-31 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
ject: Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend - THIS WEEKEND Mark Can I come by and see how it is done? I am a general license but am still new to all this.   Regards Tom Johnson KG5GLX Sent from my iPhone On May 31, 2017, at 10:16 AM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

Re: [BVARC] Museum Ship Question

2017-06-05 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Try w5idf (at) yahoo.com This is the email listed on QRZ.com for NA5DV, the Battleship Texas ARC. From: Sam Neal via BVARC To: bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Sam Neal Sent: Monday, June 5, 2017 1:43 PM Subject: [BVARC] Museum Ship Question Hello, I have an

Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend

2017-06-04 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
Most of the weekend the ships were on 20, conditions weren't the greatest, we did get a few DX. The entire BVARC op had around 200 Q's though we haven't compiled the various logs yet. The 2m net, 2pm-3pm, on the Tidelands ARC repeater, on Saturday netted over a dozen takers. The Elissa and the

Re: [BVARC] When is the field day meeting?

2017-05-05 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
The MSWE will be at 9, and will be short. Mark K5MGJ > On May 5, 2017, at 5:06 PM, Jon Noxon via BVARC wrote: > > Chairman Scott Medbury KD5FBA has called for a meeting following the Board of > Director's meeting tomorrow, May 6.The meeting will be at Bayland Park on >

Re: [BVARC] BVARC Board of Directors Meeting and Greater Houston Hamfest Meeting - Saturday, October 7th, 2017

2017-10-06 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
I regretfully will be unable to attend. 73 Mark > On Oct 6, 2017, at 7:02 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: > > > I apologize for the delay and short notice > > I know many of you are still working on recovering from Hurricane Harvey. I > will try and keep the meetings

Re: [BVARC] Drone Hitting an Airplane

2017-09-11 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Fake Drone Strike | | | | || | | | | | Drone Strike Does a video show a drone airplane striking the wing of an airliner? | | | | From: Mike Hardwick via BVARC To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Mike

Re: [BVARC] My GoFundMe Page

2017-11-02 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
Thanks, wish I could have said that. Maybe I should start a gofundme page to pay for housing that's doesn't have exposed studs, breezes from outside and not shared with roaches. 73 Mark K5MGJ > On Nov 2, 2017, at 7:48 PM, Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC > wrote: > > OMG !

Re: [BVARC] Norcal 40A transceiver group build - NAP time

2017-11-07 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
re parts that I will need to buy. >> >> Mike Teers >> KG5SXG >> >> mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: >>> If you've considered building something, like maybe a 40m CW QRP >>> transceiver, one of the more historic and precurs

Re: [BVARC] Norcal 40A transceiver group build - NAP time

2017-11-07 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
Mark, > > I would like to participate in the group build. Please let me know the > > schedule and any specific tools are parts that I will need to buy. > > > > Mike Teers > > KG5SXG > > > > mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

Re: [BVARC] Norcal 40A transceiver group build - NAP time

2017-11-07 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
er 7, 2017 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [BVARC] Norcal 40A transceiver group build - NAP time Mark, I would like to participate in the group build. Please let me know the schedule and any specific tools are parts that I will need to buy. Mike Teers KG5SXG ---- mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org

[BVARC] Norcal 40A transceiver group build - NAP time

2017-11-07 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
If you've considered building something, like maybe a 40m CW QRP transceiver, one of the more historic and precursors to the Elecraft line of radios - is the Norcal 40A. The QRP-Tech Yahoo group (Chuck Adams) and the re-invented (Nor)Cal QRP club (Doug Hendricks) are instigating a revival of

Re: [BVARC] Meeting

2017-11-09 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
421 Eldridge, Sugar Land From: Scott Royall via BVARC To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' Cc: Scott Royall Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2017 1:01 PM Subject: [BVARC] Meeting What’s the address for tonight's

Re: [BVARC] My GoFundMe Page

2017-11-08 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Many Ham clubs are on the decline, mostly due to the lack of participation.  Members are always welcome to come to the general and board meetings, where there will be many opportunities presented on the meeting agenda to volunteer time for nearly any activity (and more) Rick mentioned below.If

Re: [BVARC] Civil lawyer help

2017-11-07 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Recommendation sent under separate cover.I didn't think this was the 80m old grouch net. 73MarkK5MGJ From: Gayle Dotts via BVARC To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Gayle Dotts Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 7:52 AM

[BVARC] Wanted - push up pole - guyed

2018-05-10 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Looking for a guyed push up pole - either to borrow or buy. This is intended to be used at MSWE for a hex beam. 73MarkK5MGJ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to

Re: [BVARC] Galveston Naval Museum - May 19th pre-event mobilization - MSWE

2018-05-10 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
May 8, 2018, at 11:31 PM, Jo Keener via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: Folks: I would like to make the work group, but need to share a ride, due to economic status. Jo.L.  KE7NSB On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 1:18 PM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: Thanks!! On ‎T

[BVARC] Galveston Naval Museum - May 19th pre-event mobilization - MSWE

2018-05-08 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
I'll first have to apologize for not hyping the Museum Ships Weekend Event earlier - It's June 2nd - 3rd this year. Also, you'll note the name of the venue has changed. The American Undersea Warfare Center (AUWC) name has officially changed to the Galveston Naval Museum (GNM). We've planned a

Re: [BVARC] BVARC General Meeting - This Thursday, May 10th, 2018

2018-05-08 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
I have to ask: Is it worthwhile to attempt to ask Cookie to transfer the trusteeship of the Cavalla Historical ARC call - N5BPS to another trustee? On ‎Tuesday‎, ‎May‎ ‎8‎, ‎2018‎ ‎08‎:‎57‎:‎51‎ ‎AM‎ ‎CDT, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: Make sure you come out to

Re: [BVARC] Galveston Naval Museum - May 19th pre-event mobilization - MSWE

2018-05-08 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Thanks!! On ‎Tuesday‎, ‎May‎ ‎8‎, ‎2018‎ ‎11‎:‎44‎:‎47‎ ‎AM‎ ‎CDT, Michael Monsour via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: Count me for may 19th Michael Monsour On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 8:10 AM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: I'll first have to apologize fo

Re: [BVARC] May 19th Museum Ships work day

2018-05-17 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
from 4 days in Hospital, and needs care,Jp.L. On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 4:28 PM, mark janzer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: Last call to sign up for the pre-event visit to the ships (9 am - Saturday).I'll be turning in the names to the Naval Museum on Friday, so that you can enter as

Re: [BVARC] CRAP! IT'S BA-ACK!

2018-05-16 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Senator Cruz is on the Armed Services Committee - I've sent this on to his office. They have been very attentive to this in the past - hopefully so again.  Other hams contacting Senator Cruz with this, would be a good thing. 73MarkK5MGJ On ‎Tuesday‎, ‎May‎ ‎15‎, ‎2018‎ ‎06‎:‎04‎:‎57‎ ‎PM‎

[BVARC] Museum Ships Weekend Event - June 1, 2, 3

2018-05-25 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
It'll be next weekend! Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, May 31, at Noon. Please let me know (whether you have already or not) that you'll be attending. There have been several members that have canceled due to various issues. Also let me know when you'll be there and - if operating after 7pm - if

Re: [BVARC] Field day

2018-05-24 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Crap Scott!!  No more high living for you. (and your dog, too) You'll be in our family's prayers - please take care and hope to see you again soon. 73MarkK5MGJ On ‎Thursday‎, ‎May‎ ‎24‎, ‎2018‎ ‎02‎:‎46‎:‎42‎ ‎PM‎ ‎CDT, Scott Royall via BVARC wrote: No can do, I’m

[BVARC] May 19th Museum Ships work day

2018-05-16 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Last call to sign up for the pre-event visit to the ships (9 am - Saturday).I'll be turning in the names to the Naval Museum on Friday, so that you can enter as a volunteer. If you plan to attend the actual event, two weeks later, June 2nd and 3rd. Also let me know.I'll make another call for

Re: [BVARC] Potential Radio Events

2018-05-29 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
We'd (BVARC) had been in contact with HMNS-Sugarland for another reason - and had scoped it out for operating from the facility.PI day there would be a hoot. We have a good contact there (the events coordinator).It might be recommended to do a remote station demo there, as options to run a

Re: [BVARC] FD thoughts

2018-06-27 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
What bogs down the QSO rate is managing the pile-up, in trying to pick out calls (or pieces of calls). This is not at all apparent on the video.Learn to work split (w/ two VFO's or RIT), listening "up" on a frequency different from your transmitting frequency  73MarkK5MGJ On

Re: [BVARC] FD thoughts

2018-06-27 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
I have a suggestion (shameless plug) for those that want to practice "running" in live fire conditions, with no contest pressure. For Museum Ships Weekend - the ships are the DX and like the last MSWE, when a run was set up, the pile-ups were tremendous.The QSO rate on the SS Selma was about 2

[BVARC] Fwd: 2018 Orange Hamfest

2018-01-08 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
Begin forwarded message: > From: "Robert Dupree" > Date: January 7, 2018 at 3:14:12 PM CST > To: "Robert Dupree" > Subject: 2018 Orange Hamfest > > Dear Fellow Amateur Radio Operator, > > The 2018 ORANGE HAMFEST is only a little over a month away! >

[BVARC] Museum Ships Workday - this Saturday - January 20th

2018-01-15 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
We've scheduled a work day for this Saturday - at the ships.Tentatively on the agenda is: A look at the electrical in the radio room - as we had several issues during the last Ships Weekend.A look at the feasibility of a split AC system - we'll have an A/C contractor aboard to have a

Re: [BVARC] Museum Ships Workday - this Saturday - January 20th

2018-01-15 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
We're looking at a start time of 9:00 to about noon or 1:00 pm. From: mark janzer To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Sent: Monday, January 15, 2018 4:46 PM Subject: Museum Ships Workday - this Saturday - January 20th We've scheduled a work day

Re: [BVARC] BVARC General Meeting - This Thursday, July 12th, 2018

2018-07-12 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
I'll be there - with Station in a Box tickets - for the special price of 10 for $20. 73MarkK5MGJ On ‎Wednesday‎, ‎July‎ ‎11‎, ‎2018‎ ‎02‎:‎44‎:‎04‎ ‎PM‎ ‎CDT, Mike Hardwick via BVARC wrote: What goes up and doesn’t come down (or at least for now)? The International Space Station

Re: [BVARC] Hamlets Buddy ][

2018-03-11 Thread Mark Janzer via BVARC
You might now add a length of wire, with the 50ohm resistor on place and see if a CQ will show up on the RBN. 73 Mark K5MGJ > On Mar 11, 2018, at 11:35 AM, Jon “KF5TFJ” Noxon via BVARC > wrote: > > Gang, > > Friday after pulling out the HFB ][ built the night before, I

[BVARC] WBB kit and March 8th meeting

2018-03-09 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Thanks to all who attended the meeting last night! >From what I can tell, we had a 100% success rate on completing the kits!In >fact - Jon Noxon was working DX (with 50 mW) from across the room. 73MarkK5MGJ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org

[BVARC] BVARC meeting - Thursday night - March 8th

2018-03-07 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
Just a reminder of the meeting this Thursday evening at 7:30 at the Sugar Land Masonic Lodge - 421 Eldridge Rd. - Sugar Land We'll have the World's Biggest Buildathon kit - a solderless 20m transmitter available for you to build during the meeting.If you are interested - we request that you

[BVARC] Amateur radio parity act - FCC reauthorization

2018-03-22 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
I just scanned the funding bill (that just past) and the parity act language was not in the FCC reauthorization. 73MarkK5MGJ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to

Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] H.R.4986 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2018

2018-03-05 Thread mark janzer via BVARC
It looks like a cut and paste, verbatim, of the bill from 2017... MarkK5MGJ From: gmuller885--- via BVARC To: rule...@gmail.com; tdxs-l...@tdxs.net Cc: gmuller...@aol.com; BVARC@BVARC.org Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 11:44 AM Subject: Re: [BVARC] [tdxs-list] H.R.4986 -

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