From tower2 at stx.rr.com  Tue Dec  1 20:42:28 2015
From: tower2 at stx.rr.com (Harvey N. Vordenbaum)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2015 19:42:28 -0600
Subject: [HCARC] ISS PASSES
Message-ID: <003601d12ca2$b441f2c0$1cc5d840$@rr.com>

Harvey,

Your next series of visible ISS evening passes will be December 2-5
this week (weather permitting).  The best one of these will be on
Thursday, December 3, a 40 degree peak elevation in the southeast
at 6:15:55 pm CST, moving from southwest to northeast.  You should
be able to first spot it approaching from the southwest a couple
of minutes before peak, and it will be brightest just after peak,
moving away toward the northeast.

The pass tomorrow night (Wednesday) should be good, too, a 79 deg
peak in the northwest at 7:08:21 pm CST, but it will fade into the
Earth's shadow only 20 seconds after peak then.  The table below
shows the times and directions for these.

Visible ISS passes for K5HV
Position: 30.00754 N, 99.15128 W.
All times and dates are CST.
Shadow entry computed for the umbra.

                   Rise                  Peak            Shadow Entrance
           -------------------   -------------------   -------------------
   DATE      TIME        AZ/EL     TIME        AZ/EL     TIME        AZ/EL
Wed 12/02   7:03:03 pm  225/ 0    7:08:21 pm  315/79    7:08:41 pm   15/68
Thu 12/03   6:10:44 pm  209/ 0    6:15:55 pm  130/40    6:18:42 pm   61/12
Fri 12/04   6:54:44 pm  246/ 0    6:59:48 pm  320/26    7:01:17 pm    1/19
Sat 12/05   6:01:55 pm  230/ 0    6:07:10 pm  315/58    6:11:05 pm   38/ 6

Gil, WA5NOM

 


From w5lew at reagan.com  Thu Dec  3 22:33:12 2015
From: w5lew at reagan.com (Lew King)
Date: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 21:33:12 -0600
Subject: [HCARC] Christmas Party help
Message-ID: <56610978.6040809@reagan.com>

QST de W5LEW

a couple of hams are requested to meet W5LEW at First Presbyterian 
Church at 11:00am to help unload the sound system 18 wheeler (would you 
believe a church van?).

TU & 73,

Lew
W5LEW

From tower2 at stx.rr.com  Fri Dec  4 19:27:27 2015
From: tower2 at stx.rr.com (Harvey N. Vordenbaum)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2015 18:27:27 -0600
Subject: [HCARC] Christmas Party help
In-Reply-To: <56610978.6040809@reagan.com>
References: <56610978.6040809@reagan.com>
Message-ID: <004301d12ef3$b8d36f50$2a7a4df0$@rr.com>

Lew, did you get some help?
We won't be there quite that early.
Hv


-----Original Message-----
From: HCARC [mailto:hcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lew King
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2015 9:33 PM
To: HCARC (Hill Country Amateur Radio Club)
Subject: [HCARC] Christmas Party help

QST de W5LEW

a couple of hams are requested to meet W5LEW at First Presbyterian Church at
11:00am to help unload the sound system 18 wheeler (would you believe a
church van?).

TU & 73,

Lew
W5LEW
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From kd5wdq at gmail.com  Sat Dec  5 10:37:24 2015
From: kd5wdq at gmail.com (kd5wdq .)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2015 09:37:24 -0600
Subject: [HCARC] HELP WANTED - NEW REPEATER
In-Reply-To: <CAKc4DUSpYEJo5ujy2HjP8L=9m+bBfCRrpioM-Wd8WMjVA77YmA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <002b01d12ebd$b006b020$10141060$@rr.com>
	<CAPr1L09d_3Jmdo+C0evr=kQfzD670n_3Ry5=Bm8fv8K3w_mAnQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<004901d12ef4$6f023a90$4d06afb0$@rr.com>
	<CAKc4DUSpYEJo5ujy2HjP8L=9m+bBfCRrpioM-Wd8WMjVA77YmA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAKc4DUTmmy8NM5fOjJT_18-E8VNSF_YEc01M2Or5JVkR7sQtag@mail.gmail.com>

Sorry Harvey,

Meant to send this to the group, not just you.
--eddie


On 12/5/15, kd5wdq . <kd5wdq at gmail.com> wrote:
> Team,
>
> Here's a C pgm that when wired properly to the Pi will turn on
> a relay (thus turning OFF the power to the radio or power supply).
> Then relax the relay turning power back ON.
>
> Totally ripped off from the wirePi examples.
>
> /*
>  *   power_reset.c --
>  *
>  *   compile:
>  *   gcc -o power_reset power_reset.c -lwiningPi
>  *
>  *   to run, need to be root due to GPIO pins:
>  *   sudo ./power_reset
>  *
>  *   want to wire relay to NC so defaults to ON
>  *
>  */
>
> #include <stdio.h>
> #include <wiringPi.h>
>
> int main (void)
> {
>   if (wiringPiSetup () == -1)
>     return 1 ;
>
>   pinMode (0, OUTPUT) ;       // aka BCM_GPIO pin 17
>
>   digitalWrite (0, 1) ;       // On
>   delay (3000) ;              // mS or 3 seconds
>   digitalWrite (0, 0) ;       // Off
>
>   printf ("Power is Reset...\n") ;
>   return 0 ;
> }
>
>
> On 12/4/15, Harvey N. Vordenbaum <tower2 at stx.rr.com> wrote:
>> That will be great.  Hope to see you soon.
>>
>> Hv
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From: Gerald Migely [mailto:gmigely at gmail.com]
>> Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 12:57 PM
>> To: Harvey Vordenbaum
>> Cc: N5XO; timberrr66 at hotmail.com; k5ews at arrl.net; Mort McKenzie;
>> davidswift541 at gmail.com; cw4evr at hctc net; chazzodx at zoho.com;
>> kk5ia at swbell.net; Dennis Robertson (W5FBG); Chuck Hopkins (N5HOP);
>> dale.gaudier at gmail.com; kd5wdq .; k5yb at mail.com
>> Subject: Re: HELP WANTED - NEW REPEATER
>>
>>
>>
>> Harvey,
>>
>> I will be back in Kerrville at the end of the month. Since I'm
>> responsible
>> for getting you started on the hsmm project I will help you finish that
>> on
>> both ends of the link. Secondly, I will be receiving a rasberry pi in the
>> next few days. I ordered it thinking that it will work for us at the
>> repeater end of the link for connection to the HRI-200 and the repeater
>> controller.  I know there is vpn software out there for the rasberry pi
>> but
>> I also think Teamviewer has a Linux version out there that we can use.
>> I'll
>> let you know what I discover once I get the rasberry pi and start working
>> with it. If anyone out there has more experience with the pi I will
>> gladly
>> defer to them.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> On Dec 4, 2015 12:02 PM, "Harvey N. Vordenbaum" <tower2 at stx.rr.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Okay, folks, we are on the verge of a new era in repeater operations with
>> our new Yaesu DR-1X repeater. This can include world-wide repeater
>> linking
>> as well as group linking.
>>
>> We already have another DR-1X for installation in the FBG/Stonewall area.
>>
>>
>>
>> Here?s the scoop.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you will go to the Yaesu website you will find files for theory,
>> equipment and brochures.
>>
>> http://yaesu.com/
>>
>> Description
>>
>> http://yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts
>> <http://yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=249&encProdID=F331C35D03DC8A6B3151A09A7875712E&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0>
>> &ProdCatID=249&encProdID=F331C35D03DC8A6B3151A09A7875712E&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0CC
>>
>> Ctrl+Click
>>
>>
>> See files:
>>       DR-1 REPEATER, BASE and REMOTE Mode Operations
>> <http://yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=8295&FileCatID=263&FileName=DR%2D1%20REPEATER%2C%20BASE%20and%20REMOTE%20Mode%20Operations.pdf&FileContentType=application%2Fpdf>
>>   ( 349.15 KB )
>>
>>
>>       DR-1X/DR-1XE Operating Manual
>> <http://yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=8995&FileCatID=263&FileName=DR%2D1X%5FE%5FOM%5FENG%5FEH043U202.pdf&FileContentType=application%2Fpdf>
>>   ( 25.25 MB )
>>
>>
>>       DR-1X/DR-1XE Repeater Controller Interfacing (SCOM-7330)
>> <http://yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=8345&FileCatID=263&FileName=DR%2D1X%5FS%2DCOM7330%5FEH043U500.pdf&FileContentType=application%2Fpdf>
>>   ( 487.77 KB )
>>
>>
>>       Amateur Radio Digital Standards
>> <http://yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=9039&FileCatID=263&FileName=Yaesu%5FAmateur%20Radio%20Digital%20Specs%5F1V02%5FEN%2DGB.pdf&FileContentType=application%2Fpdf>
>>
>>
>> See Leaflet:
>>
>> http://yaesu.com/pdf/System_Fusion_text.pdf
>>
>>
>>
>> SEE WIRES-X MANUAL PDF
>>
>>
>>
>> PROJECT CHALLENGES
>>
>>
>>
>> WI-FI LINK
>>
>> My house to repeater tower
>>
>>                 Finish second wi-fi box
>>
>>                                 Test complete link here
>>
>>                                 Install on repeater
>>
>> Repeater equipment
>>
>>                 PC,or Rasp.-Pi microcomputer
>>
>>                 Monitor, Keyboard on hand
>>
>>
>>
>> For temporary control of DR-1X interface old controller (K5HV)
>>
>>
>>
>> INSTALL WIRE-X LINKING SYSTEM?
>>
>>                 Purchase/ Install              HRI-200  $120.
>>
>>
>>
>> I?m asking for help because I am not able to do all this stuff,
>> especially
>> the HS-MM  computer linking system programming end of it.
>>
>> There will be a bit of tower work, but not too high.  It?s line-of-sight
>> from my satellite tower to the repeater tower.
>>
>> There is some question about the little MFJ 2.4 gHz antenna on this end.
>>
>> I emailed you because I thought this would be the ones capable and
>> interested.  If there are others interested, let me know.
>>
>> So let me know where you would like to try to fit into the project.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Harvey
>>
>> K5HV
>>
>>
>>
>>
>

From n5baa at hctc.net  Sat Dec  5 18:21:40 2015
From: n5baa at hctc.net (Gary Johnson)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2015 17:21:40 -0600
Subject: [HCARC] Winter Field Day  30/31 Jan 2016
Message-ID: <43DC65D8AF2547DA958C4FA754DCBBF2@GaryPC>

When is a good time to check out antennas (Clubs HexBeam for sure) for use during Field Day???  Why during Winter Field Day 30/31 JAN of course.  Last year we participated and not only was it a great fun time in the dead of winter, but many of us learned something to boot.  It?s one of those times to get on the air and actually call CQ with some hope of people wanting to talk to you ? you know Run a Pile Up!!!!  Here is the link:

http://www.winterfieldday.com/

Other January / February / March contests:

2-3 Jan  ARRL RTTY Round up
16-17 Jan  North American QSO Party SSB
6-7 Feb  10-10 International SSB QSO Party
27-28 Feb  North American QSO Party RTTY
26-27 March CQ WW WPX Contest SSB

Gary J
N5BAA

From n5baa at hctc.net  Mon Dec  7 10:37:32 2015
From: n5baa at hctc.net (Gary Johnson)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2015 09:37:32 -0600
Subject: [HCARC] Pearl Harbor Anniversary
Message-ID: <22C18C68B53C43BFBDDB6F0043BC6AD7@GaryPC>

Today is the 74th Anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.  It is a day to remember those that were there and those that lost their life.  It should also be a day to remember all those men and women who served in WWII, especially those in our club who served.  Thank You for your service.

Maybe next year on the 75th anniversary, we can operate a Special Event station and get our WWII Vets on the air.  That would be a fun QSL card to receive.  Maybe make a QSL card with the photo?s of our WWII vets superimposed over one of the iconic pictures of Pearl.

Gary J
N5BAA
HCARC Field Day Coordinator


From galeheise at windstream.net  Mon Dec  7 15:48:12 2015
From: galeheise at windstream.net (galeheise at windstream.net)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2015 14:48:12 -0600
Subject: [HCARC] ICOM IC-7200 & Ameritron AL-811 Amplifier for sale
Message-ID: <1371BB6716874321A25AEFEA0251A5BC@GalePC>

To All-

  Today I picked up and have the following equipment for sale:

ICOM IC-7200 ? 10-160 meters +WARC and 6 meters 2-100 watts output SSB & CW  ? no internal tuner  - Local Sale price $500.00.  Desk mic, hand mic and original box included.

Ameritron AL-811 Three tube (600 watt SSB) amplifier with Ameritron ARB-704 isolation relay (12v supply required but not included) ? Local Sale Price $400.00.

Both pieces are from a non-smoking environment with no visible scratches.

  Please reply direct via email or 830-896-9593 if interested.

Gale
KM4DR

From n5baa at hctc.net  Wed Dec  9 20:43:24 2015
From: n5baa at hctc.net (Gary Johnson)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2015 19:43:24 -0600
Subject: [HCARC] Great Item For Field Day
Message-ID: <108C675BE88B493B9432ADBA74BB13DC@GaryPC>

VOLUNTEERS???

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/atq/5353069692.html


73

Gary J
N5BAA

From ak6zz at hotmail.com  Thu Dec 10 21:42:27 2015
From: ak6zz at hotmail.com (Keith Heimbold)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 02:42:27 +0000
Subject: [HCARC] SteppIR For Sale
In-Reply-To: <6465E865353840B0AD76AB326E39C176@GaryPC>
References: <6465E865353840B0AD76AB326E39C176@GaryPC>
Message-ID: <DM2PR12MB03166A7D4EBDCFF69DC0098CF3EA0@DM2PR12MB0316.namprd12.prod.outlook.com>

Turns out that I couldn't get a buyer but I did just trade it for a steppir BigIR.  I am definitely building a hex beam. I also picked up a Mosley mini 33AW for my push up pole.

That means my A3S is now for sale. If anyone is interested I will sell for a good price. It is in awesome condition. I brought it from fair weather Bay Area California. It works well and I was able to work Chesterfield with it (actually was lucky and got the DXpeditions first qso), and worked Eritrea on it barefoot. Both were new ones for me.

Thanks & 73,

Keith
AK6ZZ

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 24, 2015, at 10:45 PM, Gary Johnson <n5baa at hctc.net<mailto:n5baa at hctc.net>> wrote:

A new friend and new Ham to the area (Castroville) sent me the following email below.  His email is AK6ZZ at hotmail.com<mailto:AK6ZZ at hotmail.com> if anyone is interested.  His name is Keith Heimbold and is a great guy.  He recently sold me a crank-up antenna mast which has been donated to the club for Field Day/Emergency use.

?Gary,

I put my steppir for sale. I need to do something smaller.  Maybe a hex beam would be a good idea. Especially a homebrew.

I will keep my A3S for now.

Keith?

73,

Gary J
N5BAA


From kerryk5ks at hughes.net  Sat Dec 12 17:19:33 2015
From: kerryk5ks at hughes.net (Kerry Sandstrom)
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2015 16:19:33 -0600
Subject: [HCARC] Solar Activity.
Message-ID: <566C9D75.7060807@hughes.net>

Today, 12 Dec 15, 2 moderate size and on large sunspot just came over 
the limb of the sun.  I believe they are in 3 separate sunspot groups 
although they are fairly close together.  The solar flux was up to 117 
today and I expect it will be climbing for a few days.  HF conditions 
should be good over the weekend and next week.

Kerry

From sgriffin1 at windstream.net  Sun Dec 13 16:52:25 2015
From: sgriffin1 at windstream.net (sgriffin1 at windstream.net)
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2015 15:52:25 -0600
Subject: [HCARC] Test
Message-ID: <20151213165225.N4FR8.11739.root@pamxwww05-z01>

Just testing to see if this works
WD5ENH
Steve

From n5baa at hctc.net  Sat Dec 19 15:41:42 2015
From: n5baa at hctc.net (Gary Johnson)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2015 14:41:42 -0600
Subject: [HCARC] Windows 10 and CORTANA
Message-ID: <81ED3CF5E8134B319C236D731FA47B76@GaryPC>

Once we all upgrade to windows 10 ? yes I realize many will fight it for as long as possible ? we get use, with some onerous strings attached, of a program called CORTANA  which is Microsoft?s version of Apple?s SIRI and Google?s OK GOOGLE.  Basically they are voice recognition programs that allow you to talk to your computer or in the case of SIRI and OK Google to your phone or Android device.  For instance I can say to my phone ?OK Google what will the weather be for the next 10 days in Kerrville, TX ?and She (it?s a woman?s voice) comes back and tells me.  I can get OK Google to open apps, do math functions, search the internet, etc.  Wouldn?t it be great to interface CORTANA with something like Ham Radio Deluxe and be able to tell CORTANA to tune the radio to 14.228 mhz or after a QSO tell ?her? to log the QSO and send the logged contact to LOTW.  Don?t laugh ? it?s coming probably sooner than we think.  For all I know someone has already done it. 

Just Dreaming......

Merry Christmas and 73,

Gary J
N5BAA  

From n5baa at hctc.net  Wed Dec 23 10:26:38 2015
From: n5baa at hctc.net (Gary Johnson)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2015 09:26:38 -0600
Subject: [HCARC] Windows 10 and CORTANA
In-Reply-To: <000b01d13b36$d6f30aa0$84d91fe0$@ktc.com>
References: <81ED3CF5E8134B319C236D731FA47B76@GaryPC>
	<000b01d13b36$d6f30aa0$84d91fe0$@ktc.com>
Message-ID: <CA4803D636AA46CE8B96A718374FA1AC@GaryPC>

John,

We are likely not far away from voice control of radios.  If you look at Ham 
Radio Deluxe it already automates just about all common functions - spot 
network/logging/sat tracking/reporting to LOTW, digital interface, antenna 
rotating, etc.  How much further away can voice control be??  On my phone I 
can already send text messages, dial numbers, search Bing, set an alarm or 
timer, leave myself a reminder note all by talking to OK GOOGLE.  SIRI on 
Apple does likewise.  Microsoft calls their voice activated system CORTANA. 
You activate "her" by saying HEY CORTANA.  It's on all Microsoft 10 systems 
for free.

Merry Christmas and 73,

Gary J
N5BAA

-----Original Message----- 
From: Sherry and John Hughes
Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2015 8:58 AM
To: 'Gary Johnson'
Subject: RE: [HCARC] Windows 10 and CORTANA

Thanks Gary!
May as well have a computer that asks if you want a cup of coffee and a 
sandwich while we're at it.  That too, may be in someone's Shack sooner than 
we think.
Merry Christmas to you too!
John
KF5VNB

-----Original Message-----
From: HCARC [mailto:hcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Johnson
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2015 2:42 PM
To: hcarc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [HCARC] Windows 10 and CORTANA

Once we all upgrade to windows 10 ? yes I realize many will fight it for as 
long as possible ? we get use, with some onerous strings attached, of a 
program called CORTANA  which is Microsoft?s version of Apple?s SIRI and 
Google?s OK GOOGLE.  Basically they are voice recognition programs that 
allow you to talk to your computer or in the case of SIRI and OK Google to 
your phone or Android device.  For instance I can say to my phone ?OK Google 
what will the weather be for the next 10 days in Kerrville, TX ?and She (it?s 
a woman?s voice) comes back and tells me.  I can get OK Google to open apps, 
do math functions, search the internet, etc.  Wouldn?t it be great to 
interface CORTANA with something like Ham Radio Deluxe and be able to tell 
CORTANA to tune the radio to 14.228 mhz or after a QSO tell ?her? to log the 
QSO and send the logged contact to LOTW.  Don?t laugh ? it?s coming probably 
sooner than we think.  For all I know someone has already done it.

Just Dreaming......

Merry Christmas and 73,

Gary J
N5BAA
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