QRP operations
The presentation on QRP operations is now listed under the presentations tab
The presentation on QRP operations is now listed under the presentations tab
Everyone,
We are in need of some more radio volunteers for this weekend’s CERT Rodeo. The only requirement is that you hold an Amateur Radio License and have access to a HT (handy talkie) although there may be some available to borrow. Please see the information below from George. You do not need to be an ARES member to participate.
Your help would be greatly appreciated…..regards,
Sherwin Klemp – K5EK
ARES STX D14 DEC
Home: 713-896-7972
Mobile: 713-906-8450
Cullen Park
18203 GROESCHKE RD
HOUSTON 77084
Please join us for Winter Field Day 2023. The event starts at 1 pm.
We will start setting up around 11 am. Mid afternoon we will cook up some burgers and hot dogs.
We will be located in Pavilion C (same spot as previous years)
Feel free to bring HF radios and antennas you’d like to try in a portable setting
On behalf of Ed Messman
A FREE, weekly, live, Amateur Radio Extra Class Licensing course on Zoom will begin on Thursday, January 12, 2023, and will run through Thursday, March 23.
There will be 11 sessions. The three-hour sessions will start at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. Sessions will be recorded. Those attending should hold (or be studying for) the General Class Amateur Radio License.
These are the classes that we have been holding for years sponsored by the National Electronics Museum. Please publicize this with anyone that you think would be interested. Those wishing to sign up should email roland.anders@comcast.net
This class is recommend for folks either beginning to study for or already studying for their Extra Class license exam.
The Christmas Dinner will be held on Tuesday 13th December at Rudi BBQ on the I-10
The 2m Simplex net and the 2m regular nets will now be held on the Monday 12th
Where:Duhacsek Park 17034 Old Richmond Rd Sugar Land, TX 77498 When:June 25th – 26th 2022(From Saturday at 7am until we wrap up Sunday afternoon) |
As you are all likely aware, Field Day is just around the corner! Taking place at Duhacsek Park on June 25th-26th, BVARC, KARS, and TDXS will be joining forces for ARRL Field Day 2022. We will be operating as many as 10 stations simultaneously, calling CQ, and racking up contacts. Our goal is to provide a fun and engaging environment for hams of all classes and those without a license to experience various aspects of the exciting hobby of ham radio! There will be food and refreshments as well.
We are looking for operators (THAT’S YOU) to run our stations and help out with various Bonus Point activities this year. We need many more voice (SSB) operators, but also CW and FT8 operators. Technician class operators CAN run our HF stations using the club call sign, and we will have help there to get you going calling CQ. We are trying to get as many points as possible, and WE NEED YOUR HELP! We would like to get as much coverage of our event as possible and are seeking anyone with connections to news media to contact us.
A Few of the Roles Needed:
We will be announcing an online sign-up sheet for these roles and operating positions soon; keep an eye out for the email or check on BVARC.org for the link. If you have any questions or concerns send them directly to Anthony Morones (W5LIC) at W5LICTX@gmail.com, or Mike Hardwick (N5VCX) at N5VCX@att.net.
Let’s get out there and GET ON THE AIR to represent Houston area hams this Field Day 2022. We can’t wait to see you all out there, 73! – Kori, WX5KR
BVARC are running this event, any queries please contact them directly
The time is finally here for the GHTG. Due to COVID issues, the Greater Houston HamFest committee decided this year we will have a small tailgate affair instead of the normal hamfest format which will return next year.
Mark your calendars for next year March 3rd and 4th, 2023 for the return of the Greater Houston HamFest.
So, for this year we will have the tailgate will be very basic event. Entry is $5 dollars whether you are selling or buying. There are 45 spaces for tailgaters and 6 spaces for vendors. We will have foodand drinks available at the community center and there will be a raffle at the pavilion. A map of the event area is below as well as the coordinates to find the entrance.
The times for the TailGate is 7 am to 2 pm on Saturday, April 16. Friday afternoon set-up is available but there is NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING ALLOWED. If you would like to set-up on Friday,please contact the BVARC Board of Directors to arrange access.
The raffle will be held on site and tickets will be $2 each. The grand prize will be a ICOM IC-2730A so make sure you get your tickets. You will need to be present to win.
Some of the other things happening at the TailGate are:
Balloon launch by the Houston Balloon Launch Team
Fort Bend County Communications trailer
Harris County Communications trailer License Testing
If you have any questions about the tailgate, contact anyone on the BVARC Board of Directors.
Minutes from the KARS BOD February 28, 2022
Original agenda:
1. Apologies for absence
2. Treasurer report
3. Secretary report
* Activities coordinator report
4. General discussion
Meeting notes:
Our KARS board of directors meeting was conducted via Zoom.
The meeting concluded at 8:10 PM.
Hielke Buddelmeijer
KARS Secretary
KI5JYX