From invergo at hotmail.com Wed May 2 09:32:27 2018 From: invergo at hotmail.com (M. I.) Date: Wed, 2 May 2018 13:32:27 +0000 Subject: [HCARC] Fw: D-Day veteran not slowed by age - News - Bandera Bulletin In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: ________________________________ http://m.banderabulletin.com/content/tncms/live/ D-Day veteran not slowed by age By Chuck McCollough Bulletin Staff Writer10 months ago On the 73rd anniversary of D-Day last month, Norman Riggsby?s memory took him back to war-torn Omaha Beach in France. Riggsby would be wounded with thousands of others in the invasion. But he survived the assault to become a member of the country?s ?Greatest Generation? who saved the world while many were still in their teens. Riggsby turned 19 three days after hitting the beach on June 6, 1944. Today, Riggsby, a 40-year resident of Medina, leads a mostly quiet life but still has a sparkle in his eyes when welcoming visitors and talking about the storied events in his 92 years of life. The Bandera Bulletin interviewed him in advance of the July 4 holiday to highlight one of the many veterans whose efforts have helped keep our country free. Riggsby is not the oldest World War II veteran in this Hill Country area. His friend, Richard ?Dick? Cole of Comfort, is the last surviving member of the famous, Doolittle Raid over Tokyo in 1942. ?Heck, Dick is 101, and that is really something,? Riggsby chuckled. Bandera?s Stanley Johnson, a World War II Navy veteran, celebrated his 102 birthday last week. Riggsby, during his interview at a Medina caf?, was greeted by almost everyone coming and going in the eatery. ?I know a lot of folks,? he grinned. One of more amazing things about the Medina resident is his sense of adventure is still evident in the way he describes being a witness to a number of historical events. Born in Chicago and raised in Michigan, he went into the U.S. Army at 17 and after boot camp, joined thousands of GIs in in the British Isles training for D-Day. Riggsby, who has been interviewed several times about his war experiences, said he was in the third wave of Americans to hit Omaha Beach. When he stepped off the landing craft, the water was over his head but he managed to make it to the beach, unlike some heavier soldiers around him who sank and drowned. ?I was wounded in both wrists by shrapnel that exploded before I reach the beachhead. I remember getting a chance to fire at the Germans while on the beach and being glad to survive that day,? he said. His injuries were treated, and some months later, he was part of an infantry unit moving forward when a German tank shell exploded nearby, sending shrapnel into the midsection of his body. ?I woke up in a hospital in England later,? Riggsby recalled. When he got out of the hospital, he was assigned to an Army military police unit that rode motorcycles. ?We rode our motorcycles at the front of columns for (Gen. George) Patton?s tanks as they moved forward through France,? he said. Riggsby also was involved in the Battle of the Bulge and took part as a military police officer in the Nuremberg War Trials for senior, Nazi officials in 1946. Several years after the war, he moved to Houston where his wife was from and worked for an engineering firm for 30 years. He travelled a lot and said he really liked the Hill Country area. Riggsby built his Medina home in the late 1970s as weekend place and moved there in 1980. For a man just shy of a century old, he stays busy and amazes visitors. ?I am a ham radio operator and call other hams around the world. When I get visitors, they cannot believe I am 92,? he said. From w4wj at aol.com Thu May 3 04:04:53 2018 From: w4wj at aol.com (w4wj at aol.com) Date: Thu, 3 May 2018 04:04:53 -0400 Subject: [HCARC] IN NEED OF... Message-ID: <16325085761-c8d-1278e@webjas-vac087.srv.aolmail.net> Hello all... ? I am in need of some Aluminum Tubing... NOT Rod... ? Specifically: ? 7/16" by 18" ? Need at least two pieces. ? If you have any available, please bring to the meeting. ? TNX ? 73 Don W4WJ From n5baa at hctc.net Sun May 20 18:28:31 2018 From: n5baa at hctc.net (Gary Johnson) Date: Sun, 20 May 2018 17:28:31 -0500 Subject: [HCARC] PVC Pipe Extenders - off topic Message-ID: <83ACBF4245D24B008763D3F800A135DA@GaryPC> What do you do when a pvc pipe coming up out of concrete needs to be cut to repair it but has to be cut almost flush with the concrete?? Break up a bunch of concrete or use one of these which fit INSIDE the remaing pvc not on the outside. http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=101479&catid=1017 73, Gary J N5BAA From tower2 at stx.rr.com Sun May 20 19:34:36 2018 From: tower2 at stx.rr.com (Harvey N. Vordenbaum) Date: Sun, 20 May 2018 18:34:36 -0500 Subject: [HCARC] Insulator Message-ID: <002501d3f093$1ec91630$5c5b4290$@rr.com> Does anyone have one of those M2 (SQUARED) ANTENNA button insulators? This is the kind that is used in their 2 M and higher frequency beam antennas. I just need one to complete repairing my 2M18xxx beam antenna. Harvey K5HV From n5baa at hctc.net Sun May 20 21:02:07 2018 From: n5baa at hctc.net (Gary Johnson) Date: Sun, 20 May 2018 20:02:07 -0500 Subject: [HCARC] PVC Pipe Extenders - off topic In-Reply-To: <009501d3f096$5d3e9720$17bbc560$@windstream.net> References: <83ACBF4245D24B008763D3F800A135DA@GaryPC> <009501d3f096$5d3e9720$17bbc560$@windstream.net> Message-ID: You don?t understand. These are the last ditch effort fittings like might be needed if water lines come up through the slab in your bathroom in your shop, or through the small slab poured to mount your well cap and shallow well pump on. For those areas that for some reason or other, there isn't enough good pvc to attach a coupling to. I have one such fitting that needs replacing where a pipe in a north facing insulated wall busted too close to the concrete and another where a 1 1/2 inch supply comes up into my shallow well pump. In the pumps case I used 1 1/2 where 1.25 would be acceptable so the wall size decrease isn't a problem nor is it in the bathroom wall where I ran 3/4 to feed 1/2 inch pvc lines. The bathroom needs fixing now, but the pump is geed enough until the next time the pipes break. In my new shack the bathroom/kitchen will be fed with PEX pipe which flexes enough not to break if frozen. They say at 14 degrees the water in PEX will just be slush. Seldom gets lower than that here. It's just good to know there is a less expensive solution. Breaking concrete to replace it just isn't a fun job at almost 69 years old. 73, Gary J N5BAA -----Original Message----- From: Bill Tynan Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 6:57 PM To: 'Gary Johnson' Subject: RE: [HCARC] PVC Pipe Extenders - off topic Gary: How abt a hack saw? Or, if the saw frame make too high off the concrete, use just the blade. It's tough work but can be done. 73, Bill, W3XO -----Original Message----- From: hcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Gary Johnson Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 5:29 PM To: hcarc at mailman.qth.net Subject: [HCARC] PVC Pipe Extenders - off topic What do you do when a pvc pipe coming up out of concrete needs to be cut to repair it but has to be cut almost flush with the concrete?? Break up a bunch of concrete or use one of these which fit INSIDE the remaing pvc not on the outside. http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=101479&catid=1017 73, Gary J N5BAA ______________________________________________________________ HCARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hcarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:HCARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html From n5baa at hctc.net Sun May 20 21:09:03 2018 From: n5baa at hctc.net (Gary Johnson) Date: Sun, 20 May 2018 20:09:03 -0500 Subject: [HCARC] Hamsters Reflector Message-ID: <0C21060B21B84E2BBE2828DB6FFAA192@GaryPC> Received from Greg Lewis W3XO ?As of today, the HAMster Weak Signal Group is proud to have rolled out a new interactive web site devoted to Amateur Radio. No matter what your interest in Amateur Radio?.from elmering others, needing help, shack building, VHF/UHF weak signal, EME, Digital modes, HF operating, HF Dxing and contesting, Antenna design and construction?.no matter the interest, you will find the support and other like minded folks to work with you. If we do not have an active forum or special interest group that supports your interest?CREATE ONE. We provide support for Amateur Clubs, Special Interest Groups, Manufactures, distributors and more. You are only limited by your imagination. Think of QRZ, You-Tube and Facebook all rolled into one dedicated site, devoted to Amateur Radio. COME JOIN US, Please remember, we are just opening the doors up today?..So this means you are on the ground floor and YOU GET TO HELP SHAPE AND MOLD THE SITE to fit your needs. Come help develop us, and be part of what I hope is an exiting new online experience for Amateur Radio Operators. When logging on for the first time. Please enter your call sign - full name?. This helps in the future for your call sign look up, and also standardizes our call/name display. Example: N5XO - Greg Lewis JOIN Here: www.downthelog.ning.com? 73, Gary J N5BAA From billandmattie at windstream.net Mon May 21 00:53:48 2018 From: billandmattie at windstream.net (Bill Tynan) Date: Sun, 20 May 2018 23:53:48 -0500 Subject: [HCARC] Hamsters Reflector In-Reply-To: <0C21060B21B84E2BBE2828DB6FFAA192@GaryPC> References: <0C21060B21B84E2BBE2828DB6FFAA192@GaryPC> Message-ID: <00c101d3f0bf$b56cc2e0$204648a0$@windstream.net> That's N5XO, not W3Xo 73, Bill Tynan, W3XO -----Original Message----- From: hcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Gary Johnson Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 8:09 PM To: hcarc at mailman.qth.net Subject: [HCARC] Hamsters Reflector Received from Greg Lewis W3XO ?As of today, the HAMster Weak Signal Group is proud to have rolled out a new interactive web site devoted to Amateur Radio. No matter what your interest in Amateur Radio?.from elmering others, needing help, shack building, VHF/UHF weak signal, EME, Digital modes, HF operating, HF Dxing and contesting, Antenna design and construction?.no matter the interest, you will find the support and other like minded folks to work with you. If we do not have an active forum or special interest group that supports your interest?CREATE ONE. We provide support for Amateur Clubs, Special Interest Groups, Manufactures, distributors and more. You are only limited by your imagination. Think of QRZ, You-Tube and Facebook all rolled into one dedicated site, devoted to Amateur Radio. COME JOIN US, Please remember, we are just opening the doors up today?..So this means you are on the ground floor and YOU GET TO HELP SHAPE AND MOLD THE SITE to fit your needs. Come help develop us, and be part of what I hope is an exiting new online experience for Amateur Radio Operators. When logging on for the first time. Please enter your call sign - full name?. This helps in the future for your call sign look up, and also standardizes our call/name display. Example: N5XO - Greg Lewis JOIN Here: www.downthelog.ning.com? 73, Gary J N5BAA ______________________________________________________________ HCARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hcarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:HCARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html From n5baa at hctc.net Mon May 21 11:13:59 2018 From: n5baa at hctc.net (Gary Johnson) Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 10:13:59 -0500 Subject: [HCARC] Hamsters Reflector In-Reply-To: <00c101d3f0bf$b56cc2e0$204648a0$@windstream.net> References: <0C21060B21B84E2BBE2828DB6FFAA192@GaryPC> <00c101d3f0bf$b56cc2e0$204648a0$@windstream.net> Message-ID: <4B0ABC8AA20A4CF4882402FCF76D5CF6@GaryPC> OOPS - Tooo many X's and O's. Sorry. 73, Gary J N5BAA -----Original Message----- From: Bill Tynan Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 11:53 PM To: 'Gary Johnson' ; hcarc at mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [HCARC] Hamsters Reflector That's N5XO, not W3Xo 73, Bill Tynan, W3XO -----Original Message----- From: hcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Gary Johnson Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 8:09 PM To: hcarc at mailman.qth.net Subject: [HCARC] Hamsters Reflector Received from Greg Lewis W3XO ?As of today, the HAMster Weak Signal Group is proud to have rolled out a new interactive web site devoted to Amateur Radio. No matter what your interest in Amateur Radio?.from elmering others, needing help, shack building, VHF/UHF weak signal, EME, Digital modes, HF operating, HF Dxing and contesting, Antenna design and construction?.no matter the interest, you will find the support and other like minded folks to work with you. If we do not have an active forum or special interest group that supports your interest?CREATE ONE. We provide support for Amateur Clubs, Special Interest Groups, Manufactures, distributors and more. You are only limited by your imagination. Think of QRZ, You-Tube and Facebook all rolled into one dedicated site, devoted to Amateur Radio. COME JOIN US, Please remember, we are just opening the doors up today?..So this means you are on the ground floor and YOU GET TO HELP SHAPE AND MOLD THE SITE to fit your needs. Come help develop us, and be part of what I hope is an exiting new online experience for Amateur Radio Operators. When logging on for the first time. Please enter your call sign - full name?. This helps in the future for your call sign look up, and also standardizes our call/name display. Example: N5XO - Greg Lewis JOIN Here: www.downthelog.ning.com? 73, Gary J N5BAA ______________________________________________________________ HCARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hcarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:HCARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html From qltfnish at omniglobal.net Mon May 21 11:20:04 2018 From: qltfnish at omniglobal.net (Gary J - N5BAA) Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 10:20:04 -0500 Subject: [HCARC] PVC Pipe Extenders - off topic In-Reply-To: References: <83ACBF4245D24B008763D3F800A135DA@GaryPC><009501d3f096$5d3e9720$17bbc560$@windstream.net> Message-ID: <1536EE4AD8D24818B91399DD5196D870@GaryPC> These fittings are designed to be glued INSIDE the flush cut pipe vs on the outside, thus preventing the need to break concrete from around the pipe. 73, Gary J N5BAA -----Original Message----- From: Gary Johnson Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 8:02 PM To: Bill Tynan ; hcarc at mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [HCARC] PVC Pipe Extenders - off topic You don?t understand. These are the last ditch effort fittings like might be needed if water lines come up through the slab in your bathroom in your shop, or through the small slab poured to mount your well cap and shallow well pump on. For those areas that for some reason or other, there isn't enough good pvc to attach a coupling to. I have one such fitting that needs replacing where a pipe in a north facing insulated wall busted too close to the concrete and another where a 1 1/2 inch supply comes up into my shallow well pump. In the pumps case I used 1 1/2 where 1.25 would be acceptable so the wall size decrease isn't a problem nor is it in the bathroom wall where I ran 3/4 to feed 1/2 inch pvc lines. The bathroom needs fixing now, but the pump is geed enough until the next time the pipes break. In my new shack the bathroom/kitchen will be fed with PEX pipe which flexes enough not to break if frozen. They say at 14 degrees the water in PEX will just be slush. Seldom gets lower than that here. It's just good to know there is a less expensive solution. Breaking concrete to replace it just isn't a fun job at almost 69 years old. 73, Gary J N5BAA -----Original Message----- From: Bill Tynan Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 6:57 PM To: 'Gary Johnson' Subject: RE: [HCARC] PVC Pipe Extenders - off topic Gary: How abt a hack saw? Or, if the saw frame make too high off the concrete, use just the blade. It's tough work but can be done. 73, Bill, W3XO -----Original Message----- From: hcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Gary Johnson Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 5:29 PM To: hcarc at mailman.qth.net Subject: [HCARC] PVC Pipe Extenders - off topic What do you do when a pvc pipe coming up out of concrete needs to be cut to repair it but has to be cut almost flush with the concrete?? Break up a bunch of concrete or use one of these which fit INSIDE the remaing pvc not on the outside. http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=101479&catid=1017 73, Gary J N5BAA ______________________________________________________________ HCARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hcarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:HCARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ HCARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hcarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:HCARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html From owencomps at gmail.com Tue May 22 19:52:15 2018 From: owencomps at gmail.com (Ray Owen) Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 18:52:15 -0500 Subject: [HCARC] Test Message-ID: <84a0b106-ab6c-f159-12ea-c5b69eedcb1b@gmail.com> Just a test on the reflector. Ray Owen Owen Computer Solutions 830.998.0914 K5WRO From w4wj at aol.com Tue May 29 17:05:25 2018 From: w4wj at aol.com (w4wj at aol.com) Date: Tue, 29 May 2018 17:05:25 -0400 Subject: [HCARC] Fwd: News from upcoming KH1/KH7Z DXpedition In-Reply-To: <20180528201603.Horde.4vugNtuL3MzS7XLjYP4xrMA@www.baker2018.net> References: <20180528201603.Horde.4vugNtuL3MzS7XLjYP4xrMA@www.baker2018.net> Message-ID: <163adb846a8-c8d-2bae@webjas-vac170.srv.aolmail.net> Hello all... ? The DXpedition to Baker Island will be happening in about a month.?? ? If you would like to work the DXpedition via FT8... the will be using a new FT8 mode (fox/hound). ? If you will be looking for them on FT8, please go to: ? http://www.baker2018.net/pages/plan.html? ? ? ?For Info ? The DXpedition will assume that you have downloaded WSJT-X Ver. 1.9.0 ? 73 Don W4WJ ? From: news at baker2018.net To: kh1kh9z at baker2018.net Sent: 5/28/2018 8:16:07 PM Central Standard Time Subject: News from upcoming KH1/KH7Z DXpedition Dear DXer: We are contacting you because you have supported one of our past trips either directly or through OQRS. The Dateline DX Association is approximately 30 days away from arriving at KH1, Baker Island. Our gear has now all been shipped and our website updated to reflect all operating frequencies, operating plans, and up-to-date propagation routines to ensure you know where and when to look for us. We hope to be QRV around June 27. Please visit us at http://www.baker2018.net Our experienced DXpedition team has conducted successful DXpeditions to many rare countries. We also have a worldwide net of pilots. They are there to relay back to us any missed or rare openings so we can react to them and be there to work you. Please do not hesitate to contact them: http://www.baker2018.net/pages/team.htmlOur timetable for going to Baker Island was based on (a) the timing of our US Fish and Wildlife Service permit, (b) availability of our ship, and (c) the typhoon season in the Pacific. We understand the lack of darkness for some areas for low band activity, but with KH1 being the number 5 most wanted entity, ATNO QSOs are a priority and 20 meters offers the best worldwide propagation in June. Stations will be on 20 meters 24/7. We expect Eastern Europe to be able to work us on 17 and 30 meters as well. Our group helped develop the latest WSJT-X software to incorporate a DXpedition fox/hound mode. Please download version 1.9.0 before we are QRV around 27 June. This may expand the bands we are able to use at this point in the solar cycle. We?ve also put a ?how to use the new FT8? primer on our site. It will help those new to the mode to quickly master the new version. Check it out at http://www.baker2018.net/pages/plan.htmlWe have spent many months preparing for this trip, and last month simulated the island setup. Please visit http://www.baker2018.net/pages/pretrip.html to see more pictures relating to our testing activities. As with any DXpedition to the really rare ones, this will be another large budget operation. The operator team will contribute over 50% of the expected budget of $400,000. You can help make this DXpedition happen by visiting our website, and contributing today. http://www.baker2018.net/pages/donate.html Thank you in advance for your support. The Baker Island 2018 Team This is a one time mailing from KH1/KH9Z. From sgriffin1 at windstream.net Tue May 29 17:20:09 2018 From: sgriffin1 at windstream.net (=?utf-8?B?c2dyaWZmaW4xQHdpbmRzdHJlYW0ubmV0?=) Date: Tue, 29 May 2018 21:20:09 GMT Subject: [HCARC] Fwd: News from upcoming KH1/KH7Z DXpedition Message-ID: <000f4242.67fc36b960eddffa@windstream.net> Thank you Don for the DX infoWD5ENHSteve Happy Connecting. Sent from my Sprint Phone. ------ Original message------From: Don Murray via HCARC Date: Tue, May 29, 2018 4:05 PMTo: hcarc at mailman.qth.net;Subject:[HCARC] Fwd: News from upcoming KH1/KH7Z DXpedition Hello all...?The DXpedition to Baker Island will be happening inabout a month.???If you would like to work the DXpedition via FT8...the will be using a new FT8 mode (fox/hound).?If you will be looking for them on FT8, please go to:?http://www.baker2018.net/pages/plan.html? ? ? ?For Info?The DXpedition will assume that you have downloadedWSJT-X Ver. 1.9.0?73DonW4WJ?From: news at baker2018.netTo: kh1kh9z at baker2018.netSent: 5/28/2018 8:16:07 PM Central Standard TimeSubject: News from upcoming KH1/KH7Z DXpedition Dear DXer: We are contacting you because you have supported one of our past trips either directly or through OQRS. The Dateline DX Association is approximately 30 days away from arriving at KH1, Baker Island. Our gear has now all been shipped and our website updated to reflect all operating frequencies, operating plans, and up-to-date propagation routines to ensure you know where and when to look for us. We hope to be QRV around June 27. Please visit us at http://www.baker2018.net Our experienced DXpedition team has conducted successful DXpeditions to many rare countries. We also have a worldwide net of pilots. They are there to relay back to us any missed or rare openings so we can react to them and be there to work you. Please do not hesitate to contact them: http://www.baker2018.net/pages/team.htmlOur timetable for going to Baker Island was based on (a) the timing of our US Fish and Wildlife Service permit, (b) availability of our ship, and (c) the typhoon season in the Pacific. We understand the lack of darkness for some areas for low band activity, but with KH1 being the number 5 most wanted entity, ATNO QSOs are a priority and 20 meters offers the best worldwide propagation in June. Stations will be on 20 meters 24/7. We expect Eastern Europe to be able to work us on 17 and 30 meters as well. Our group helped develop the latest WSJT-X software to incorporate a DXpedition fox/hound mode. Please download version 1.9.0 before we are QRV around 27 June. This may expand the bands we are able to use at this point in the solar cycle. We?ve also put a ?how to use the new FT8? primer on our site. It will help those new to the mode to quickly master the new version. Check it out at http://www.baker2018.net/pages/plan.htmlWe have spent many months preparing for this trip, and last month simulated the island setup. Please visit http://www.baker2018.net/pages/pretrip.html to see more pictures relating to our testing activities. As with any DXpedition to the really rare ones, this will be another large budget operation. The operator team will contribute over 50% of the expected budget of $400,000. You can help make this DXpedition happen by visiting our website, and contributing today. http://www.baker2018.net/pages/donate.html Thank you in advance for your support. The Baker Island 2018 Team This is a one time mailing from KH1/KH9Z.______________________________________________________________HCARC mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hcarcHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:HCARC at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html