Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

Was great meeting everyone there. See you all at the Hamfest

Andre
KJ5EJC

On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 6:27 PM N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer via BVARC <
bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:

> Band conditions were perfect for some great DX this weekend. It was great
> visiting with all who were in attendance.
>
>
> Regards,
> Sean Linkenheimer
> Recording Secretary
> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
>
>
>
> On Sat, Feb 24, 2024 at 5:06 PM Sean - N5LNK  wrote:
>
>> Good afternoon all. This evening on 40m at 8pm I will attempt to make
>> contact with whomever answers my call. I am camping at the park and with
>> good band conditions I am planing to have a little rag chew on or near
>> 7.265 assuming the frequency is available. I will send another email once I
>> have claimed a frequency. Look forward to chatting with you on the long
>> wire.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Sean - N5LNK
>>
>> On Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Hello all,
>>
>> Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park
>>  this  *Sunday* *February **25th* doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If
>> you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us,
>> we're asking folks to come by between *10am **and 5pm*. If you'd like to
>> help set up you are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at
>> the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on *146.520 MHz
>> simplex* if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for
>> directions.
>>
>> *One more reminder: *There will be a *pre-POTA net *on *40m* run by Sean
>> N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net
>> will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear
>> them there) at* 8pm local time on Saturday February *24th (tomorrow).
>>
>> The important details:
>>
>>- Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.
>>- *IF* you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day
>>is *FREE*.
>>- *We will have about 4 HF radios *(40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and
>>possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all
>>you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.
>>- If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you
>>can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't *need *to
>>bring any equipment.
>>- *Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME!* You *CAN *operate the
>>stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for
>>contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club 
>> or
>>any other operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or
>>Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).
>>- If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on
>>10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m 
>> band
>>conditions have been quite favorable lately).
>>- Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come
>>out for a fun time with your fellow hams.
>>- 10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You
>>can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the
>>HAMRS App ).
>>- Sign up on the POTA.app  website to upload your
>>logs after the event.
>>
>>
>> *When:*
>> *Sunday February 25th 2024*
>> *10am - 5pm*
>>
>> *Where:*
>> *Brazos Bend State Park*
>>
>> *21901 FM 762Needville, TX 77461*
>>
>> If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m
>> Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't
>> make this event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April.
>> It's a lot of fun, and we hope to see you out there this Sunday or any
>> other time we're out at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you
>> have any questions about this event.
>>
>> Thanks and 73!
>>
>>
>> Kori Rahman, WX5KR
>> *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club*
>>
>> *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee*
>> Cell: (770) 298 8516
>>
>> kori...@gmail.com
>>
>>
>> 
>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
>>
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>> Publicly available archives are available here:
>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
>>
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[N5LNK - Sean Linkenheimer via BVARC]

Josh,

It was great seeing you guys out there. Hope to catch you at the next event.


Regards,
Sean Linkenheimer
Recording Secretary
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club



On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 4:10 PM J T  wrote:

> Hey everyone, this is Josh. My brother and I were up there today and
> wanted to say thanks again to everyone for helping us out and letting us
> mess around with the radios. We had a blast.
>
> - Josh
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:16 PM, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Well we tried. There is now a broadcast station on frequency.
>
> Regards,
> Sean - N5LNK
>
> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:13 PM, mike.williams shopjubilee.com <
> mike.willi...@shopjubilee.com> wrote:
>
> 
> I am monitoring 7.271
>
>
> Mike KK5SC
>
>
>
> Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
>
>
>
>  Original message 
> From: Sean - N5LNK via BVARC 
> Date: 2/24/24 8:12 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: Rudolph Ackerman 
> Cc: Sean - N5LNK , BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
> , Kori Rahman 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!
>
> I’ve been getting reports that local stations can’t hear me. I was able to
> contact one station just south of Tyler Texas so it might look like local
> 40 m is not doing well.
>
>
> Regards,
> Sean - N5LNK
>
> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:08 PM, Rudolph Ackerman 
> wrote:
>
> 
> Not hearing your on 7.271
>
>
> Rudy Ackerman
> 281 460 7384
>
>
> On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 08:05:12 PM CST, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> 7.271
>
> Regards,
> Sean - N5LNK
>
> On Feb 24, 2024, at 5:06 PM, Sean - N5LNK  wrote:
>
> 
>
> Good afternoon all. This evening on 40m at 8pm I will attempt to make
> contact with whomever answers my call. I am camping at the park and with
> good band conditions I am planing to have a little rag chew on or near
> 7.265 assuming the frequency is available. I will send another email once I
> have claimed a frequency. Look forward to chatting with you on the long
> wire.
>
>
> Regards,
> Sean - N5LNK
>
> On Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> 
> Hello all,
>
> Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park
>  this  *Sunday* *February **25th* doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If
> you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us,
> we're asking folks to come by between *10am **and 5pm*. If you'd like to
> help set up you are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at
> the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on *146.520 MHz
> simplex* if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for
> directions.
>
> *One more reminder: *There will be a *pre-POTA net *on *40m* run by Sean
> N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net
> will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear
> them there) at* 8pm local time on Saturday February *24th (tomorrow).
>
> The important details:
>
>- Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.
>- *IF* you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is
>*FREE*.
>- *We will have about 4 HF radios *(40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and
>possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all
>you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.
>- If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you
>can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't *need *to
>bring any equipment.
>- *Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME!* You *CAN *operate the
>stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for
>contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club or
>any other operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or
>Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).
>- If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on
>10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band
>conditions have been quite favorable lately).
>- Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come
>out for a fun time with your fellow hams.
>- 10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You
>can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the
>HAMRS App <http://hamrs.app/>).
>- Sign up on the POTA.app <http://pota.app/> website to upload your
>logs after the event.
>
>
> *When:*
> *Sunday February 25th 2024*
> *10am - 5pm*
>
> *Where:*
> *Brazos Bend State Park*
>
> *21901 FM 

Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Monty Weeks via BVARC]

Hi all, I had a good time too and got Cuba and several northern US stations
on FT8 on 10m. Monty. KI5JML

On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 5:40 PM Mike Knerr via BVARC 
wrote:

> Come to hamfest this Friday and Saturday. You could find some good deals.
> Check out the flyer at Houston Hamfest.com
>
> Mike Knerr KI5UBL.73
>
> On Sun, Feb 25, 2024, 5:02 PM J T via BVARC  wrote:
>
>> Costa Rica, that’s awesome!
>>
>> We will definitely be back out the next time you guys do this. Jon has
>> been on his phone looking at radios and antennas since we left the park.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Feb 25, 2024, at 4:24 PM, Stephen Flowers 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Josh,
>> Good afternoon.  Welcome!  It was a fun event to be sure.  I kept getting
>> this fellow on CW giving his callsign as TI5JON and I stubbornly replying
>> to him: “KI5JON ?”.  It turned out that he was indeed a TI station in Costa
>> Rica and not a KI station from the US!
>>
>> Don’t be a stranger and hope to see you guys in more Ham radio activities!
>>
>> 73,
>> Stephen (W2WF)
>>
>>
>> On Feb 25, 2024, at 4:10 PM, J T via BVARC  wrote:
>>
>> Hey everyone, this is Josh. My brother and I were up there today and
>> wanted to say thanks again to everyone for helping us out and letting us
>> mess around with the radios. We had a blast.
>>
>> - Josh
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:16 PM, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Well we tried. There is now a broadcast station on frequency.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Sean - N5LNK
>>
>> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:13 PM, mike.williams shopjubilee.com <
>> mike.willi...@shopjubilee.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> I am monitoring 7.271
>>
>>
>> Mike KK5SC
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
>>
>>
>>
>>  Original message 
>> From: Sean - N5LNK via BVARC 
>> Date: 2/24/24 8:12 PM (GMT-06:00)
>> To: Rudolph Ackerman 
>> Cc: Sean - N5LNK , BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO
>> CLUB , Kori Rahman 
>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!
>>
>> I’ve been getting reports that local stations can’t hear me. I was able
>> to contact one station just south of Tyler Texas so it might look like
>> local 40 m is not doing well.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Sean - N5LNK
>>
>> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:08 PM, Rudolph Ackerman 
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Not hearing your on 7.271
>>
>>
>> Rudy Ackerman
>> 281 460 7384
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 08:05:12 PM CST, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC
>>  wrote:
>>
>>
>> 7.271
>>
>> Regards,
>> Sean - N5LNK
>>
>> On Feb 24, 2024, at 5:06 PM, Sean - N5LNK  wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Good afternoon all. This evening on 40m at 8pm I will attempt to make
>> contact with whomever answers my call. I am camping at the park and with
>> good band conditions I am planing to have a little rag chew on or near
>> 7.265 assuming the frequency is available. I will send another email once I
>> have claimed a frequency. Look forward to chatting with you on the long
>> wire.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Sean - N5LNK
>>
>> On Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Hello all,
>>
>> Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park
>>  this  *Sunday* *February **25th* doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If
>> you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us,
>> we're asking folks to come by between *10am **and 5pm*. If you'd like to
>> help set up you are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at
>> the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on *146.520 MHz
>> simplex* if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for
>> directions.
>>
>> *One more reminder: *There will be a *pre-POTA net *on *40m* run by Sean
>> N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net
>> will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear
>> them there) at* 8pm local time on Saturday February *24th (tomorrow).
>>
>> The important details:
>>
>>- Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.
>>- *IF* you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day
>>is *FREE*.
>>- *We will have about 4 HF radios *(40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and
>>possibly 17m or

Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Mike Knerr via BVARC]

Come to hamfest this Friday and Saturday. You could find some good deals.
Check out the flyer at Houston Hamfest.com

Mike Knerr KI5UBL.73

On Sun, Feb 25, 2024, 5:02 PM J T via BVARC  wrote:

> Costa Rica, that’s awesome!
>
> We will definitely be back out the next time you guys do this. Jon has
> been on his phone looking at radios and antennas since we left the park.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 25, 2024, at 4:24 PM, Stephen Flowers 
> wrote:
>
> Josh,
> Good afternoon.  Welcome!  It was a fun event to be sure.  I kept getting
> this fellow on CW giving his callsign as TI5JON and I stubbornly replying
> to him: “KI5JON ?”.  It turned out that he was indeed a TI station in Costa
> Rica and not a KI station from the US!
>
> Don’t be a stranger and hope to see you guys in more Ham radio activities!
>
> 73,
> Stephen (W2WF)
>
>
> On Feb 25, 2024, at 4:10 PM, J T via BVARC  wrote:
>
> Hey everyone, this is Josh. My brother and I were up there today and
> wanted to say thanks again to everyone for helping us out and letting us
> mess around with the radios. We had a blast.
>
> - Josh
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:16 PM, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> Well we tried. There is now a broadcast station on frequency.
>
> Regards,
> Sean - N5LNK
>
> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:13 PM, mike.williams shopjubilee.com <
> mike.willi...@shopjubilee.com> wrote:
>
> 
> I am monitoring 7.271
>
>
> Mike KK5SC
>
>
>
> Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
>
>
>
>  Original message 
> From: Sean - N5LNK via BVARC 
> Date: 2/24/24 8:12 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: Rudolph Ackerman 
> Cc: Sean - N5LNK , BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
> , Kori Rahman 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!
>
> I’ve been getting reports that local stations can’t hear me. I was able to
> contact one station just south of Tyler Texas so it might look like local
> 40 m is not doing well.
>
>
> Regards,
> Sean - N5LNK
>
> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:08 PM, Rudolph Ackerman 
> wrote:
>
> 
> Not hearing your on 7.271
>
>
> Rudy Ackerman
> 281 460 7384
>
>
> On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 08:05:12 PM CST, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> 7.271
>
> Regards,
> Sean - N5LNK
>
> On Feb 24, 2024, at 5:06 PM, Sean - N5LNK  wrote:
>
> 
>
> Good afternoon all. This evening on 40m at 8pm I will attempt to make
> contact with whomever answers my call. I am camping at the park and with
> good band conditions I am planing to have a little rag chew on or near
> 7.265 assuming the frequency is available. I will send another email once I
> have claimed a frequency. Look forward to chatting with you on the long
> wire.
>
>
> Regards,
> Sean - N5LNK
>
> On Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> 
> Hello all,
>
> Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park
>  this  *Sunday* *February **25th* doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If
> you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us,
> we're asking folks to come by between *10am **and 5pm*. If you'd like to
> help set up you are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at
> the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on *146.520 MHz
> simplex* if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for
> directions.
>
> *One more reminder: *There will be a *pre-POTA net *on *40m* run by Sean
> N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net
> will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear
> them there) at* 8pm local time on Saturday February *24th (tomorrow).
>
> The important details:
>
>- Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.
>- *IF* you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is
>*FREE*.
>- *We will have about 4 HF radios *(40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and
>possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all
>you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.
>- If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you
>can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't *need *to
>bring any equipment.
>- *Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME!* You *CAN *operate the
>stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for
>contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club or
>any other operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or
>Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).
>- If you're a Tech cl

Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[J T via BVARC]

Costa Rica, that’s awesome!We will definitely be back out the next time you guys do this. Jon has been on his phone looking at radios and antennas since we left the park. Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 25, 2024, at 4:24 PM, Stephen Flowers  wrote:Josh,Good afternoon.  Welcome!  It was a fun event to be sure.  I kept getting this fellow on CW giving his callsign as TI5JON and I stubbornly replying to him: “KI5JON ?”.  It turned out that he was indeed a TI station in Costa Rica and not a KI station from the US!  Don’t be a stranger and hope to see you guys in more Ham radio activities!73,Stephen (W2WF)  On Feb 25, 2024, at 4:10 PM, J T via BVARC  wrote:Hey everyone, this is Josh. My brother and I were up there today and wanted to say thanks again to everyone for helping us out and letting us mess around with the radios. We had a blast. - JoshSent from my iPhoneOn Feb 24, 2024, at 8:16 PM, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC  wrote:Well we tried. There is now a broadcast station on frequency. Regards,Sean - N5LNKOn Feb 24, 2024, at 8:13 PM, mike.williams shopjubilee.com  wrote:




I am monitoring 7.271




Mike KK5SC 







Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device







 Original message 
From: Sean - N5LNK via BVARC  
Date: 2/24/24 8:12 PM (GMT-06:00) 
To: Rudolph Ackerman  
Cc: Sean - N5LNK , BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB , Kori Rahman 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday! 


I’ve been getting reports that local stations can’t hear me. I was able to contact one station just south of Tyler Texas so it might look like local 40 m is not doing well.



Regards,

Sean - N5LNK


On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:08 PM, Rudolph Ackerman  wrote:







Not hearing your on 7.271






Rudy Ackerman 
281 460 7384









On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 08:05:12 PM CST, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC  wrote:







7.271

Regards,

Sean - N5LNK



On Feb 24, 2024, at 5:06 PM, Sean - N5LNK  wrote:










Good afternoon all. This evening on 40m at 8pm I will attempt to make contact with whomever answers my call. I am camping at the park and with good band conditions I am planing to have a little rag chew on or near 7.265 assuming the frequency is available.
 I will send another email once I have claimed a frequency. Look forward to chatting with you on the long wire.




Regards,

Sean - N5LNK


On Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:





Hello all,


Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this  Sunday February 25th doing Parks On
 The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by between 10am and 5pm. If you'd like to help set up you are welcome to come
 a little early. We will be located at the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for
 directions.


One more reminder: There will be a pre-POTA net
on 40m run by Sean N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear them there) at 8pm local time on Saturday February
24th (tomorrow).


The important details:


Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE.We will have about 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment.Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club or any other
 operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions have been quite favorable lately).Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out for a fun time with your fellow hams.10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App).Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event.



When:
Sunday February 25th 2024
10am - 5pm


Where:
Brazos Bend State Park
21901 FM 762
Needville, TX 77461



If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't make this event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April. It's a lot of fun, and we hope to
 see you out there this Sunday or any other time we're out at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any

Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Stephen Flowers via BVARC]

Josh,
Good afternoon.  Welcome!  It was a fun event to be sure.  I kept getting this 
fellow on CW giving his callsign as TI5JON and I stubbornly replying to him: 
“KI5JON ?”.  It turned out that he was indeed a TI station in Costa Rica and 
not a KI station from the US!  

Don’t be a stranger and hope to see you guys in more Ham radio activities!

73,
Stephen (W2WF)
  

> On Feb 25, 2024, at 4:10 PM, J T via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Hey everyone, this is Josh. My brother and I were up there today and wanted 
> to say thanks again to everyone for helping us out and letting us mess around 
> with the radios. We had a blast. 
> 
> - Josh
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:16 PM, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC  wrote:
>> 
>> Well we tried. There is now a broadcast station on frequency. 
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Sean - N5LNK
>> 
>>> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:13 PM, mike.williams shopjubilee.com 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I am monitoring 7.271
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Mike KK5SC 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  Original message ----
>>> From: Sean - N5LNK via BVARC 
>>> Date: 2/24/24 8:12 PM (GMT-06:00)
>>> To: Rudolph Ackerman 
>>> Cc: Sean - N5LNK , BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
>>> , Kori Rahman 
>>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!
>>> 
>>> I’ve been getting reports that local stations can’t hear me. I was able to 
>>> contact one station just south of Tyler Texas so it might look like local 
>>> 40 m is not doing well.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Regards,
>>> Sean - N5LNK
>>> 
>>>> On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:08 PM, Rudolph Ackerman  
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Not hearing your on 7.271
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Rudy Ackerman
>>>> 281 460 7384
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 08:05:12 PM CST, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC 
>>>>  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 7.271
>>>> 
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Sean - N5LNK
>>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 24, 2024, at 5:06 PM, Sean - N5LNK  wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Good afternoon all. This evening on 40m at 8pm I will attempt to make 
>>>> contact with whomever answers my call. I am camping at the park and with 
>>>> good band conditions I am planing to have a little rag chew on or near 
>>>> 7.265 assuming the frequency is available. I will send another email once 
>>>> I have claimed a frequency. Look forward to chatting with you on the long 
>>>> wire.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Sean - N5LNK
>>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC  
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park 
>>>>> this  Sunday February 25th doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If you're 
>>>>> interested in participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking 
>>>>> folks to come by between 10am and 5pm. If you'd like to help set up you 
>>>>> are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at the far end of 
>>>>> the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you 
>>>>> would like to reach out to us while in the park for directions.
>>>>> 
>>>>> One more reminder: There will be a pre-POTA net on 40m run by Sean N5LNK 
>>>>> who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net will 
>>>>> be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear 
>>>>> them there) at 8pm local time on Saturday February 24th (tomorrow).
>>>>> 
>>>>> The important details:
>>>>> Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.
>>>>> IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE.
>>>>> We will have about 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 
>>>>> 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to 
>>>>> bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.
>>>>> If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you ca

Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[J T via BVARC]

Hey everyone, this is Josh. My brother and I were up there today and wanted to say thanks again to everyone for helping us out and letting us mess around with the radios. We had a blast. - JoshSent from my iPhoneOn Feb 24, 2024, at 8:16 PM, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC  wrote:Well we tried. There is now a broadcast station on frequency. Regards,Sean - N5LNKOn Feb 24, 2024, at 8:13 PM, mike.williams shopjubilee.com  wrote:




I am monitoring 7.271




Mike KK5SC 







Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device







 Original message 
From: Sean - N5LNK via BVARC  
Date: 2/24/24 8:12 PM (GMT-06:00) 
To: Rudolph Ackerman  
Cc: Sean - N5LNK , BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB , Kori Rahman 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday! 


I’ve been getting reports that local stations can’t hear me. I was able to contact one station just south of Tyler Texas so it might look like local 40 m is not doing well.



Regards,

Sean - N5LNK


On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:08 PM, Rudolph Ackerman  wrote:







Not hearing your on 7.271






Rudy Ackerman 
281 460 7384









On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 08:05:12 PM CST, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC  wrote:







7.271

Regards,

Sean - N5LNK



On Feb 24, 2024, at 5:06 PM, Sean - N5LNK  wrote:










Good afternoon all. This evening on 40m at 8pm I will attempt to make contact with whomever answers my call. I am camping at the park and with good band conditions I am planing to have a little rag chew on or near 7.265 assuming the frequency is available.
 I will send another email once I have claimed a frequency. Look forward to chatting with you on the long wire.




Regards,

Sean - N5LNK


On Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:





Hello all,


Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this  Sunday February 25th doing Parks On
 The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by between 10am and 5pm. If you'd like to help set up you are welcome to come
 a little early. We will be located at the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for
 directions.


One more reminder: There will be a pre-POTA net
on 40m run by Sean N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear them there) at 8pm local time on Saturday February
24th (tomorrow).


The important details:


Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE.We will have about 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment.Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club or any other
 operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions have been quite favorable lately).Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out for a fun time with your fellow hams.10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App).Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event.



When:
Sunday February 25th 2024
10am - 5pm


Where:
Brazos Bend State Park
21901 FM 762
Needville, TX 77461



If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't make this event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April. It's a lot of fun, and we hope to
 see you out there this Sunday or any other time we're out at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about this event.


Thanks and 73!





Kori Rahman, WX5KR
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee
Cell: (770) 298 8516

kori...@gmail.com








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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Sean - N5LNK via BVARC]

Well we tried. There is now a broadcast station on frequency. Regards,Sean - N5LNKOn Feb 24, 2024, at 8:13 PM, mike.williams shopjubilee.com  wrote:




I am monitoring 7.271




Mike KK5SC 







Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device







 Original message 
From: Sean - N5LNK via BVARC  
Date: 2/24/24 8:12 PM (GMT-06:00) 
To: Rudolph Ackerman  
Cc: Sean - N5LNK , BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB , Kori Rahman 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday! 


I’ve been getting reports that local stations can’t hear me. I was able to contact one station just south of Tyler Texas so it might look like local 40 m is not doing well.



Regards,

Sean - N5LNK


On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:08 PM, Rudolph Ackerman  wrote:







Not hearing your on 7.271






Rudy Ackerman 
281 460 7384









On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 08:05:12 PM CST, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC  wrote:







7.271

Regards,

Sean - N5LNK



On Feb 24, 2024, at 5:06 PM, Sean - N5LNK  wrote:










Good afternoon all. This evening on 40m at 8pm I will attempt to make contact with whomever answers my call. I am camping at the park and with good band conditions I am planing to have a little rag chew on or near 7.265 assuming the frequency is available.
 I will send another email once I have claimed a frequency. Look forward to chatting with you on the long wire.




Regards,

Sean - N5LNK


On Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:





Hello all,


Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this  Sunday February 25th doing Parks On
 The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by between 10am and 5pm. If you'd like to help set up you are welcome to come
 a little early. We will be located at the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for
 directions.


One more reminder: There will be a pre-POTA net
on 40m run by Sean N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear them there) at 8pm local time on Saturday February
24th (tomorrow).


The important details:


Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE.We will have about 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment.Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club or any other
 operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions have been quite favorable lately).Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out for a fun time with your fellow hams.10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App).Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event.



When:
Sunday February 25th 2024
10am - 5pm


Where:
Brazos Bend State Park
21901 FM 762
Needville, TX 77461



If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't make this event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April. It's a lot of fun, and we hope to
 see you out there this Sunday or any other time we're out at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about this event.


Thanks and 73!





Kori Rahman, WX5KR
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee
Cell: (770) 298 8516

kori...@gmail.com








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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[mike.williams shopjubilee.com via BVARC]

I am monitoring 7.271


Mike KK5SC



Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device



 Original message 
From: Sean - N5LNK via BVARC 
Date: 2/24/24 8:12 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: Rudolph Ackerman 
Cc: Sean - N5LNK , BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
, Kori Rahman 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

I’ve been getting reports that local stations can’t hear me. I was able to 
contact one station just south of Tyler Texas so it might look like local 40 m 
is not doing well.


Regards,
Sean - N5LNK

On Feb 24, 2024, at 8:08 PM, Rudolph Ackerman  
wrote:


Not hearing your on 7.271


Rudy Ackerman
281 460 7384


On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 08:05:12 PM CST, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC 
 wrote:


7.271

Regards,
Sean - N5LNK

On Feb 24, 2024, at 5:06 PM, Sean - N5LNK  wrote:


Good afternoon all. This evening on 40m at 8pm I will attempt to make contact 
with whomever answers my call. I am camping at the park and with good band 
conditions I am planing to have a little rag chew on or near 7.265 assuming the 
frequency is available. I will send another email once I have claimed a 
frequency. Look forward to chatting with you on the long wire.


Regards,
Sean - N5LNK

On Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:


Hello all,

Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this  
Sunday February 25th doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in 
participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by 
between 10am and 5pm. If you'd like to help set up you are welcome to come a 
little early. We will be located at the far end of the Elm Lake part of the 
park. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you would like to reach out to us while 
in the park for directions.

One more reminder: There will be a pre-POTA net on 40m run by Sean N5LNK who 
will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net will be 7.265 
MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear them there) at 
8pm local time on Saturday February 24th (tomorrow).

The important details:

  *   Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.
  *   IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE.
  *   We will have about 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 
80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is 
yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.
  *   If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use 
and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment.
  *   Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on 
ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You 
will be required to use the call sign of the club or any other operator on-site 
with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon 
arrival).
  *   If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m 
you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band 
conditions have been quite favorable lately).
  *   Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out 
for a fun time with your fellow hams.
  *   10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log 
with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS 
App<http://hamrs.app/>).
  *   Sign up on the POTA.app<http://pota.app/> website to upload your logs 
after the event.

When:
Sunday February 25th 2024
10am - 5pm

Where:
Brazos Bend State Park
21901 FM 762
Needville, TX 77461

If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet 
etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't make this 
event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April. It's a lot of 
fun, and we hope to see you out there this Sunday or any other time we're out 
at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about 
this event.

Thanks and 73!


Kori Rahman, WX5KR
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club

Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee
Cell: (770) 298 8516

kori...@gmail.com<mailto:kori...@gmail.com>



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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Sean - N5LNK via BVARC]

I’ve been getting reports that local stations can’t hear me. I was able to contact one station just south of Tyler Texas so it might look like local 40 m is not doing well.Regards,Sean - N5LNKOn Feb 24, 2024, at 8:08 PM, Rudolph Ackerman  wrote:Not hearing your on 7.271Rudy Ackerman 281 460 7384






On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 08:05:12 PM CST, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC  wrote:



7.271Regards,Sean - N5LNKOn Feb 24, 2024, at 5:06 PM, Sean - N5LNK  wrote:Good afternoon all. This evening on 40m at 8pm I will attempt to make contact with whomever answers my call. I am camping at the park and with good band conditions I am planing to have a little rag chew on or near 7.265 assuming the frequency is available. I will send another email once I have claimed a frequency. Look forward to chatting with you on the long wire.Regards,Sean - N5LNKOn Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:Hello all,Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this  Sunday February 25th doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by between 10am and 5pm. If you'd like to help set up you are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for directions.One more reminder: There will be a pre-POTA net on 40m run by Sean N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear them there) at 8pm local time on Saturday February 24th (tomorrow).The important details:Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE.We will have about 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment.Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club or any other operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions have been quite favorable lately).Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out for a fun time with your fellow hams.10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App).Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event.When:Sunday February 25th 202410am - 5pmWhere:Brazos Bend State Park21901 FM 762Needville, TX 77461If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't make this event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April. It's a lot of fun, and we hope to see you out there this Sunday or any other time we're out at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about this event.Thanks and 73!Kori Rahman, WX5KRBrazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubVice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W TrusteeCell: (770) 298 8516kori...@gmail.com
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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC]

Not hearing your on 7.271

Rudy Ackerman 281 460 7384 

On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 08:05:12 PM CST, Sean - N5LNK via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 7.271
Regards,
Sean - N5LNK

On Feb 24, 2024, at 5:06 PM, Sean - N5LNK  wrote:




Good afternoon all. This evening on 40m at 8pm I will attempt to make contact 
with whomever answers my call. I am camping at the park and with good band 
conditions I am planing to have a little rag chew on or near 7.265 assuming the 
frequency is available. I will send another email once I have claimed a 
frequency. Look forward to chatting with you on the long wire.

Regards,
Sean - N5LNK

On Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:



Hello all,
Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this  
Sunday February 25th doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in 
participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by 
between 10am and 5pm. If you'd like to help set up you are welcome to come a 
little early. We will be located at the far end of the Elm Lake part of the 
park. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you would like to reach out to us while 
in the park for directions.
One more reminder: There will be a pre-POTA net on 40m run by Sean N5LNK who 
will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net will be 7.265 
MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear them there) at 
8pm local time on Saturday February 24th (tomorrow).
The important details:   
   - Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.
   - IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE.
   - We will have about 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 
80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is 
yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.
   - If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use 
and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment.
   - Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on 
ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You 
will be required to use the call sign of the club or any other operator on-site 
with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon 
arrival).
   - If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you 
may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions 
have been quite favorable lately).
   - Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out 
for a fun time with your fellow hams.
   - 10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log 
with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App).
   - Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event.

When:Sunday February 25th 202410am - 5pm
Where:Brazos Bend State Park21901 FM 762
Needville, TX 77461

If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet 
etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't make this 
event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April. It's a lot of 
fun, and we hope to see you out there this Sunday or any other time we're out 
at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about 
this event.
Thanks and 73!



Kori Rahman, WX5KR
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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Sean - N5LNK via BVARC]

7.271Regards,Sean - N5LNKOn Feb 24, 2024, at 5:06 PM, Sean - N5LNK  wrote:Good afternoon all. This evening on 40m at 8pm I will attempt to make contact with whomever answers my call. I am camping at the park and with good band conditions I am planing to have a little rag chew on or near 7.265 assuming the frequency is available. I will send another email once I have claimed a frequency. Look forward to chatting with you on the long wire.Regards,Sean - N5LNKOn Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:Hello all,Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this  Sunday February 25th doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by between 10am and 5pm. If you'd like to help set up you are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for directions.One more reminder: There will be a pre-POTA net on 40m run by Sean N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear them there) at 8pm local time on Saturday February 24th (tomorrow).The important details:Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE.We will have about 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment.Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club or any other operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions have been quite favorable lately).Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out for a fun time with your fellow hams.10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App).Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event.When:Sunday February 25th 202410am - 5pmWhere:Brazos Bend State Park21901 FM 762Needville, TX 77461If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't make this event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April. It's a lot of fun, and we hope to see you out there this Sunday or any other time we're out at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about this event.Thanks and 73!Kori Rahman, WX5KRBrazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubVice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W TrusteeCell: (770) 298 8516kori...@gmail.com
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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Sean - N5LNK via BVARC]

Good afternoon all. This evening on 40m at 8pm I will attempt to make contact with whomever answers my call. I am camping at the park and with good band conditions I am planing to have a little rag chew on or near 7.265 assuming the frequency is available. I will send another email once I have claimed a frequency. Look forward to chatting with you on the long wire.Regards,Sean - N5LNKOn Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:Hello all,Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this  Sunday February 25th doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by between 10am and 5pm. If you'd like to help set up you are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for directions.One more reminder: There will be a pre-POTA net on 40m run by Sean N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear them there) at 8pm local time on Saturday February 24th (tomorrow).The important details:Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE.We will have about 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment.Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club or any other operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions have been quite favorable lately).Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out for a fun time with your fellow hams.10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App).Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event.When:Sunday February 25th 202410am - 5pmWhere:Brazos Bend State Park21901 FM 762Needville, TX 77461If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't make this event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April. It's a lot of fun, and we hope to see you out there this Sunday or any other time we're out at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about this event.Thanks and 73!Kori Rahman, WX5KRBrazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubVice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W TrusteeCell: (770) 298 8516kori...@gmail.com
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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Andre Pollard via BVARC]

The bride and I plan to head that way after church-AndreKJ5EJCOn Feb 23, 2024, at 11:34 PM, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:Hello all,Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this  Sunday February 25th doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by between 10am and 5pm. If you'd like to help set up you are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for directions.One more reminder: There will be a pre-POTA net on 40m run by Sean N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear them there) at 8pm local time on Saturday February 24th (tomorrow).The important details:Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE.We will have about 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment.Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club or any other operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions have been quite favorable lately).Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out for a fun time with your fellow hams.10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App).Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event.When:Sunday February 25th 202410am - 5pmWhere:Brazos Bend State Park21901 FM 762Needville, TX 77461If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't make this event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April. It's a lot of fun, and we hope to see you out there this Sunday or any other time we're out at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about this event.Thanks and 73!Kori Rahman, WX5KRBrazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubVice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W TrusteeCell: (770) 298 8516kori...@gmail.com
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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Michael Shanks via BVARC]

Don’t forget about the pre- POTA rag chew tonight on 40 mSent from my iPhoneOn Feb 24, 2024, at 11:55 AM, David Kunetka via BVARC  wrote:Won’t be able to make it this time due to medical issues. Did a POTA at Stephen F Austin last week. Made 20 contacts. Will try to contact tonight on 40m. What time?Hoping to come to the Ham Fest but that is up in the air right now. Have to see how I progress.David KKI5TEBSent from my iPadOn Feb 24, 2024, at 10:09 AM, Joe Vaught via BVARC  wrote:Thank you. I have a dear friend/x employee I’ll invite.Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 24, 2024, at 08:57, anthony moro via BVARC  wrote:By all means let anybody you know about the event. All is welcome.On Sat, Feb 24, 2024, 8:44 AM Dan Donalson KI5YXK via BVARC  wrote:Hello! I'm a newbie member. I took the general test in November as I remember with your great team. I'd like to come to this. It will be my first event with y'all. Is it members/spouses only or can I let others know about it? I ask because I know others who have licenses, but no practical experience like me.Regards,Dan DonalsonKI5YXKOn Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:34:17 PM CST, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:Hello all,Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this  Sunday February 25th doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by between 10am and 5pm. If you'd like to help set up you are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for directions.One more reminder: There will be a pre-POTA net on 40m run by Sean N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear them there) at 8pm local time on Saturday February 24th (tomorrow).The important details:Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE.We will have about 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment.Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club or any other operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions have been quite favorable lately).Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out for a fun time with your fellow hams.10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App).Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event.When:Sunday February 25th 202410am - 5pmWhere:Brazos Bend State Park21901 FM 762Needville, TX 77461If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't make this event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April. It's a lot of fun, and we hope to see you out there this Sunday or any other time we're out at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about this event.Thanks and 73!Kori Rahman, WX5KRBrazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubVice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W TrusteeCell: (770) 298 8516kori...@gmail.comBrazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubBVARC mailing listBVARC@bvarc.orghttp://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.orgPublicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ 
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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[David Kunetka via BVARC]

Won’t be able to make it this time due to medical issues. Did a POTA at Stephen F Austin last week. Made 20 contacts. Will try to contact tonight on 40m. What time?Hoping to come to the Ham Fest but that is up in the air right now. Have to see how I progress.David KKI5TEBSent from my iPadOn Feb 24, 2024, at 10:09 AM, Joe Vaught via BVARC  wrote:Thank you. I have a dear friend/x employee I’ll invite.Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 24, 2024, at 08:57, anthony moro via BVARC  wrote:By all means let anybody you know about the event. All is welcome.On Sat, Feb 24, 2024, 8:44 AM Dan Donalson KI5YXK via BVARC  wrote:Hello! I'm a newbie member. I took the general test in November as I remember with your great team. I'd like to come to this. It will be my first event with y'all. Is it members/spouses only or can I let others know about it? I ask because I know others who have licenses, but no practical experience like me.Regards,Dan DonalsonKI5YXKOn Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:34:17 PM CST, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:Hello all,Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this  Sunday February 25th doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by between 10am and 5pm. If you'd like to help set up you are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for directions.One more reminder: There will be a pre-POTA net on 40m run by Sean N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear them there) at 8pm local time on Saturday February 24th (tomorrow).The important details:Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE.We will have about 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment.Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club or any other operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions have been quite favorable lately).Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out for a fun time with your fellow hams.10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App).Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event.When:Sunday February 25th 202410am - 5pmWhere:Brazos Bend State Park21901 FM 762Needville, TX 77461If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't make this event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April. It's a lot of fun, and we hope to see you out there this Sunday or any other time we're out at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about this event.Thanks and 73!Kori Rahman, WX5KRBrazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubVice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W TrusteeCell: (770) 298 8516kori...@gmail.comBrazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubBVARC mailing listBVARC@bvarc.orghttp://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.orgPublicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ 
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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Joe Vaught via BVARC]

Thank you. I have a dear friend/x employee I’ll invite.Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 24, 2024, at 08:57, anthony moro via BVARC  wrote:By all means let anybody you know about the event. All is welcome.On Sat, Feb 24, 2024, 8:44 AM Dan Donalson KI5YXK via BVARC  wrote:Hello! I'm a newbie member. I took the general test in November as I remember with your great team. I'd like to come to this. It will be my first event with y'all. Is it members/spouses only or can I let others know about it? I ask because I know others who have licenses, but no practical experience like me.Regards,Dan DonalsonKI5YXKOn Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:34:17 PM CST, Kori Rahman via BVARC  wrote:Hello all,Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this  Sunday February 25th doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by between 10am and 5pm. If you'd like to help set up you are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for directions.One more reminder: There will be a pre-POTA net on 40m run by Sean N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear them there) at 8pm local time on Saturday February 24th (tomorrow).The important details:Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE.We will have about 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment.Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club or any other operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions have been quite favorable lately).Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out for a fun time with your fellow hams.10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App).Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event.When:Sunday February 25th 202410am - 5pmWhere:Brazos Bend State Park21901 FM 762Needville, TX 77461If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't make this event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April. It's a lot of fun, and we hope to see you out there this Sunday or any other time we're out at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about this event.Thanks and 73!Kori Rahman, WX5KRBrazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubVice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W TrusteeCell: (770) 298 8516kori...@gmail.comBrazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubBVARC mailing listBVARC@bvarc.orghttp://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.orgPublicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ 
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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[anthony moro via BVARC]

By all means let anybody you know about the event. All is welcome.

On Sat, Feb 24, 2024, 8:44 AM Dan Donalson KI5YXK via BVARC 
wrote:

> Hello! I'm a newbie member. I took the general test in November as I
> remember with your great team. I'd like to come to this. It will be my
> first event with y'all. Is it members/spouses only or can I let others know
> about it? I ask because I know others who have licenses, but no practical
> experience like me.
>
> Regards,
> Dan Donalson
> KI5YXK
> On Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:34:17 PM CST, Kori Rahman via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park
>  this  *Sunday* *February **25th* doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If
> you're interested in participating or just hanging out with us,
> we're asking folks to come by between *10am **and 5pm*. If you'd like to
> help set up you are welcome to come a little early. We will be located at
> the far end of the Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on *146.520 MHz
> simplex* if you would like to reach out to us while in the park for
> directions.
>
> *One more reminder: *There will be a *pre-POTA net *on *40m* run by Sean
> N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net
> will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear
> them there) at* 8pm local time on Saturday February *24th (tomorrow).
>
> The important details:
>
>- Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.
>- *IF* you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is
>*FREE*.
>- *We will have about 4 HF radios *(40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and
>possibly 17m or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all
>you need to bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.
>- If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you
>can use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't *need *to
>bring any equipment.
>- *Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME!* You *CAN *operate the
>stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for
>contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club or
>any other operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or
>Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).
>- If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on
>10m you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band
>conditions have been quite favorable lately).
>- Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come
>out for a fun time with your fellow hams.
>- 10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You
>can log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the
>HAMRS App ).
>- Sign up on the POTA.app  website to upload your
>logs after the event.
>
>
> *When:*
> *Sunday February 25th 2024*
> *10am - 5pm*
>
> *Where:*
> *Brazos Bend State Park*
>
> *21901 FM 762Needville, TX 77461*
>
> If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m
> Packet etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't
> make this event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April.
> It's a lot of fun, and we hope to see you out there this Sunday or any
> other time we're out at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you
> have any questions about this event.
>
> Thanks and 73!
>
>
> Kori Rahman, WX5KR
> *Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club*
>
> *Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee*
> Cell: (770) 298 8516
>
> kori...@gmail.com
>
>
> 
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Re: [BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Dan Donalson KI5YXK via BVARC]

 Hello! I'm a newbie member. I took the general test in November as I remember 
with your great team. I'd like to come to this. It will be my first event with 
y'all. Is it members/spouses only or can I let others know about it? I ask 
because I know others who have licenses, but no practical experience like me.

Regards,
Dan Donalson
KI5YXK On Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:34:17 PM CST, Kori Rahman via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
 Hello all,
Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park this  
Sunday February 25th doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If you're interested in 
participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks to come by 
between 10am and 5pm. If you'd like to help set up you are welcome to come a 
little early. We will be located at the far end of the Elm Lake part of the 
park. Call us on 146.520 MHz simplex if you would like to reach out to us while 
in the park for directions.
One more reminder: There will be a pre-POTA net on 40m run by Sean N5LNK who 
will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net will be 7.265 
MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear them there) at 
8pm local time on Saturday February 24th (tomorrow).
The important details:   
   - Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.
   - IF you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is FREE.
   - We will have about 4 HF radios (40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m or 
80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to bring is 
yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.
   - If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can use 
and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't need to bring any equipment.
   - Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME! You CAN operate the stations on 
ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for contacts you make. You 
will be required to use the call sign of the club or any other operator on-site 
with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or Anthony W5LIC for details upon 
arrival).
   - If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m you 
may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band conditions 
have been quite favorable lately).
   - Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come out 
for a fun time with your fellow hams.
   - 10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can log 
with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App).
   - Sign up on the POTA.app website to upload your logs after the event.

When:Sunday February 25th 202410am - 5pm
Where:Brazos Bend State Park21901 FM 762
Needville, TX 77461

If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet 
etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't make this 
event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April. It's a lot of 
fun, and we hope to see you out there this Sunday or any other time we're out 
at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any questions about 
this event.
Thanks and 73!



Kori Rahman, WX5KR
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club

Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee
Cell: (770) 298 8516

kori...@gmail.com




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[BVARC] REMINDER: POTA this Sunday!

[Kori Rahman via BVARC]

Hello all,

Here's another reminder that we will be going to Brazos Bend State Park
 this  *Sunday* *February **25th* doing Parks On The AIr (POTA). If you're
interested in participating or just hanging out with us, we're asking folks
to come by between *10am **and 5pm*. If you'd like to help set up you are
welcome to come a little early. We will be located at the far end of the
Elm Lake part of the park. Call us on *146.520 MHz simplex* if you would
like to reach out to us while in the park for directions.

*One more reminder: *There will be a *pre-POTA net *on *40m* run by Sean
N5LNK who will be NCS for the net. The approximate frequency for the net
will be 7.265 MHz (this will vary so please turn your VFO if you don't hear
them there) at* 8pm local time on Saturday February *24th (tomorrow).

The important details:

   - Park access is $7. Ask for a day use area pass.
   - *IF* you have a Texas State Park Pass, then admission for the day is
   *FREE*.
   - *We will have about 4 HF radios *(40m, 20m, 15m, 10m, and possibly 17m
   or 80m) that you can use if you don't have your own. So all you need to
   bring is yourself, some water, and maybe some snacks.
   - If you'd like to bring your own radio, we have a few antennas you can
   use and the appropriate filters. But again, you don't *need *to bring
   any equipment.
   - *Technician class licensees ARE WELCOME!* You *CAN *operate the
   stations on ALL HF bands that are available and get POTA credit for
   contacts you make. You will be required to use the call sign of the club or
   any other operator on-site with the appropriate band privileges (ask me or
   Anthony W5LIC for details upon arrival).
   - If you're a Tech class license holder and would like to operate on 10m
   you may do so under your own call sign if the station is open (10m band
   conditions have been quite favorable lately).
   - Of course, you do not have to operate the radios, you can just come
   out for a fun time with your fellow hams.
   - 10 contacts are all that are required to "activate" the park. You can
   log with paper, or with any apps you prefer (we recommend the HAMRS App
   ).
   - Sign up on the POTA.app  website to upload your logs
   after the event.


*When:*
*Sunday February 25th 2024*
*10am - 5pm*

*Where:*
*Brazos Bend State Park*

*21901 FM 762Needville, TX 77461*

If you've been curious about trying CW, FT8, or Winlink (VARA HF, 2m Packet
etc.) we will have those as optional modes you can try. If you can't make
this event, Anthony and I will be doing an event ourselves in April. It's a
lot of fun, and we hope to see you out there this Sunday or any other time
we're out at the parks. Contact me or Anthony (W5LIC) if you have any
questions about this event.

Thanks and 73!


Kori Rahman, WX5KR
*Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club*

*Vice-President and Club Call Sign KK5W Trustee*
Cell: (770) 298 8516

kori...@gmail.com

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