From gmigely at gmail.com  Tue Apr  2 08:33:08 2019
From: gmigely at gmail.com (Gerald Migely)
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 07:33:08 -0500
Subject: [HCARC] Cobweb style antenna for sale
Message-ID: <CAPr1L085FwbeScgEnV1PiMk02=64Pm1txsbwnR+LADnp4PkVjA@mail.gmail.com>

I have a Cobweb style antenna that covers 20 thru 6 meters.  It is based on
the design of G3TQX. Asking $100.

Jerry
w5mig
312-480-6354

From tower2 at stx.rr.com  Wed Apr  3 20:13:32 2019
From: tower2 at stx.rr.com (Harvey N. Vordenbaum)
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2019 19:13:32 -0500
Subject: [HCARC] Gin Pole
Message-ID: <007e01d4ea7b$3ea450e0$bbecf2a0$@rr.com>

Does anyone have a gin pole I could borrow?

Hv

 


From georgecofran at cofran.com  Thu Apr  4 08:24:05 2019
From: georgecofran at cofran.com (George Cofran - KD5LXW)
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2019 07:24:05 -0500
Subject: [HCARC] Gin Pole
In-Reply-To: <007e01d4ea7b$3ea450e0$bbecf2a0$@rr.com>
References: <007e01d4ea7b$3ea450e0$bbecf2a0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <555714263310067712@cofran.com>

Harvey,


I have a DIY gin pole, we used it to take down one tower. It needs a cable
attached to it. 


You are welcome to borrow it.

73 de KD5LXW, www.qrz.com/db/kd5lxw

Best Regards,
George, 
George Cofran, 
9242 RR 1320, Johnson City, TX 78636
Cell: 281-300-7177, Email: georgecofran at cofran.com
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On 4/3/2019 at 7:13 PM, Harvey N. Vordenbaum <tower2 at stx.rr.com> wrote:
Does anyone have a gin pole I could borrow?

Hv

 

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From tower2 at stx.rr.com  Thu Apr  4 12:11:31 2019
From: tower2 at stx.rr.com (Harvey N. Vordenbaum)
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2019 11:11:31 -0500
Subject: [HCARC] Gin Pole
In-Reply-To: <555714263310067712@cofran.com>
References: <007e01d4ea7b$3ea450e0$bbecf2a0$@rr.com>
	<555714263310067712@cofran.com>
Message-ID: <003001d4eb01$1300ef30$3902cd90$@rr.com>

Thanks, but no, I think I need to get one of those gin poles from Rohn towers.

73,

Harvey

K5HV

 

 

From: George Cofran [mailto:georgecofran at gmail.com] On Behalf Of George Cofran - KD5LXW
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2019 7:24 AM
To: Harvey N. Vordenbaum
Cc: hcarc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [HCARC] Gin Pole

 

Harvey,

 

?I have a DIY gin pole, we used it to take down one tower. It needs a cable attached to it. 

 

You are welcome to borrow it.

?

73 de KD5LXW,  <http://www.qrz.com/db/kd5lxw> www.qrz.com/db/kd5lxw

 

Best Regards,

George, 

George Cofran, 

9242 RR 1320, Johnson City, TX 78636

Cell: 281-300-7177, Email: georgecofran at cofran.com

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Does anyone have a gin pole I could borrow?

Hv

 

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From k5hab at arrl.net  Mon Apr  8 16:59:39 2019
From: k5hab at arrl.net (k5hab at arrl.net)
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2019 15:59:39 -0500
Subject: [HCARC] RFI Udate
Message-ID: <2F41EFF1-DBB2-4D64-9061-06C3FFD0877A@arrl.net>

When I gave my talk last Thursday I talked about working with Bandera Electric Coop that morning.  I thought I would give you an update as a way of sharing what is involved. Thursday morning I spent several hours driving around Medina with the BEC guys and monitored different frequencies.  Specifically 1710 AM,  135 AM (aircraft) and 7133 40 meters. I was also on 80 and 160 meters. They had their own equipment. Up and down Stringtown road where new polls and power lines that were just installed.  I had pointed out a poll at an intersection on the west end. The noise continued east for over a half a mile.  There were two noisy polls with lots of wires on the east end toward my house.  I walked around both polls with my snoopers and decided that the end poll made a little more noise than the one next to it.  BEC went up the poll and tighten several connections.  There was rain and water involved.  The noise continued.  That evening the noise was gone on the east end but still very loud on the west end.  It was still 20 over on 40 meters. It rained over the weekend and the noise on the east end did not come back. 
So I again focused on the poll on the west end that was still loud. I walked around the poll and my snooper took me to a house across the street. The noise was coming from the house not the power poll. I found the tenant and showed her what I was hearing and asked if I could turn off her main circuit breaker.  She agreed and the noise when away.  I showed her what was going on and got her involved listening to the noise while I was throwing switches.  I asked if I could turn off all her individual circuits and see if I could narrow my search and she agreed but I had to unscrew a panel covering the fuse box.  We found that good old number 27 was the culprit  She tried unplugging everything she could think of without luck.  I did not go into the home and was not welcome in the home.  I happened to notice an extension cord on the front porch and unplugged it and the noise went away.  It powered a string of decorative LED lights. Lots of patients and some luck and another successful resolve with a neighbor who is still talking to me. 
Good Luck on your search.  
Please drive around with your AM radios on the right side where there is no station and see if we can locate more.
Thanks
Peter
k5hab

From cw4evr at hctc.net  Mon Apr  8 19:30:09 2019
From: cw4evr at hctc.net (Fred)
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2019 17:30:09 -0600
Subject: [HCARC] Coffee Club
Message-ID: <26881fad-3cb3-4847-cd58-36b70f9ed4a7@hctc.net>

I will bring the materials if anyone wants to try and upgrade or test at 
coffee this Wednesday.? 8:00 AM at McDonald's in the kids playroom.
73
Fred/w0lpd

From csm_hipskind at suddenlink.net  Thu Apr 11 12:56:02 2019
From: csm_hipskind at suddenlink.net (Terry Hipskind)
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 11:56:02 -0500
Subject: [HCARC] FW: COMMEX 4-2019 (Simplex Test)
Message-ID: <003f01d4f087$724ae870$56e0b950$@suddenlink.net>

 

 

From: Terry Hipskind [mailto:csm_hipskind at suddenlink.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 1:03 AM
To: 'w0hip at arrl.net'
Subject: COMMEX 4-2019 (Simplex Test)

 

Thanks to all who participated in our Simplex Test on Monday.  Of the 23
that signed into the Monday night net, 19 took part in the exercise.  I was
net control located in our radio room at the Red Cross Chapter.  The
following chart shows that of the 18 call ins on simplex, I only heard five.
My radio had a loud Hum and the incoming voice signal was wavering like the
frequency was shifting back and forth.  The radio was not grounded and we
know the lights in the building are noisy as well as that section of town.
Having said that, of the 18 participants, all but two were heard by someone.

 

		
Repeater

Simplex

Simplex

Remarks

		
		
Call In

Heard by
Net Control

Relay

			

1

Mobile/Portable

KG5NPV

No

WD5ENH

			

2

Mobile/Portable

KK5IA

No

None

Called by K5HV - No contact


3

Mobile/Portable

N5PHI

No

WD5ENH

			

4

Mobile/Portable

KG5NPU

No

None

Called by K5HV - No contact


5

Kerrville

K5HV

Yes

NA

			

6

Kerrville

K5AFC

No

K5HV

			

7

Kerrville

WD5ENH

Yes

NA

			

8

Kerrville

K5SWH

No

K5HV

			

9

Kerrville

N5QGD

Yes

NA

			

10

Kerrville

N5NRA

No

N5QGD

			

11

Kerrville

AF5AO

Yes

NA

			

12

Kerrville

W5MIG

Yes

NA

			

13

West Kerr

W0LPD

No

WD5ENH

			

14

Harper

AD5UZ

No

K5HV

			

15

Gillespie Co

W4WJ

No

K5HV

			

16

Gillespie Co

K5EWS

No

K5HV

			

17

Bander Co

KI5AIN

No

K5HV

Weak

		

18

Other

KI5CYP

No

K5HV

			

 

Again ? Thanks for your support

 

Terry Hipskind ? W?HIP

Kerr County ARES EC

956.605.8095 (cell)

 


From w4wj at aol.com  Fri Apr 12 11:58:06 2019
From: w4wj at aol.com (w4wj at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:58:06 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [HCARC] Fwd: [CTDXCC] Fw: [GoFRC] [SJDXA] New ARRL Outgoing QSL
 Bureau rates
References: <1943079419.752860.1555084686595.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1943079419.752860.1555084686595@mail.yahoo.com>

FYI ARRL QSL Buro Rates going back to a reasonable level!!
73DonW4WJ

From: ctdxcc at lists.kkn.net
Reply-to: k6rv_donaldlee at yahoo.com
To: ctdxcc at lists.kkn.net
Sent: 4/12/2019 10:24:48 AM Central Standard Time
Subject: [CTDXCC] Fw: [GoFRC] [SJDXA] New ARRL Outgoing QSL Bureau rates


We are all on our own now for sending outgoing QSL's via the ARRL Outgoing QSL Bureau.No reason for the Club to be involved anymore.? Less work for me - Hoooooray!
Thanks to Frank, WA2VYA for the heads up.
Note the $7 fee is cancelled and the rate has been reduced from $1.15/oz to $0.75/oz.
73, Donald K6RV








Huge props to Dick Norton for pushing this at the January meeting, and
for all of the other transparency directors for backing him up, and
following through.

73
Ria

On Thu, 11 Apr 2019 at 10:26, Robert T <k2ret at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Here's one for the team !
>
>
> RET
>
>
> OUTGOING BUREAU RATES GOING DOWN!
>
> $7 TRANSACTION SERVICE FEE ELIMINATED.
>
>
>
> Per the following:
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Michel, Howard, WB2ITX (CEO) <wb2itx at arrl.org>
> Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 at 20:35
> Subject: [arrl-odv:****] Outgoing QSL Bureau rates
>
>
> ARRL rolls back Outgoing QSL Bureau rates to 2011 prices.
>
> Effective May 15, 2019, the new rate will be:
>
> $2 for 10 or fewer cards in one envelope.
> $3 for 11-20 cards in one envelope, or
> 75 cents per ounce, for packages with 21 or more cards. For example, a package containing 1.5 pounds -- 24 ounces, or about 225 cards -- of cards will cost $18.
> No transaction service fees.
>
> --
> Ria Jairam, N2RJ
> Director, Hudson Division
> ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio?
> +1.973.594.6275
> https://hudson.arrl.org
> n2rj at arrl.org

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From tower2 at stx.rr.com  Sun Apr 14 20:21:45 2019
From: tower2 at stx.rr.com (Harvey N. Vordenbaum)
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 19:21:45 -0500
Subject: [HCARC] ARISS CONTACT
Message-ID: <004f01d4f321$3720bdf0$a56239d0$@rr.com>

Tomorrow morning, APR. 15 there will be a contact between the ISS and KI5AIL
a school station in Lufkin, TX.

Starting about 10:38 and lasting until 10:50.

The frequency is 145.800 MHZ.

The ISS is coming from the southwest 225 deg, going thru north and exiting
at 43 deg. and with a maximum elevation of 77 Deg.

This should be receivable on a vertical antenna.

K5hv

 


From tower2 at stx.rr.com  Mon Apr 15 12:41:48 2019
From: tower2 at stx.rr.com (Harvey N. Vordenbaum)
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 11:41:48 -0500
Subject: [HCARC] ARISS CONTACT
In-Reply-To: <MN2PR17MB2813BC5B857F50FB2B8E894AA12B0@MN2PR17MB2813.namprd17.prod.outlook.com>
References: <004f01d4f321$3720bdf0$a56239d0$@rr.com>
	<MN2PR17MB2813BC5B857F50FB2B8E894AA12B0@MN2PR17MB2813.namprd17.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <005a01d4f3aa$20271890$607549b0$@rr.com>

I was able to hear most of it, using two radios and antennas.

My 18 el horizontal heard real well for the whole time using the TS-2000.
Just a little turning from SW to E to NE until it went below the horizon.

The omni vertical gain antenna on the top of the tower didn't do real well
using the Yaesu 2500M normally used for packet.

I recorded the audio on my little SONY IC recorder.

Hv

 

 

From: M. I. [mailto:invergo at hotmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2019 11:19 AM
To: Harvey N. Vordenbaum
Subject: Re: [HCARC] ARISS CONTACT

 

Heard the space station from circa 1040-1047 this morning.

 

Michael/W5MWI

  _____  

From: hcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net <hcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on
behalf of Harvey N. Vordenbaum <tower2 at stx.rr.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2019 19:21
To: hcarc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [HCARC] ARISS CONTACT 

 

Tomorrow morning, APR. 15 there will be a contact between the ISS and KI5AIL
a school station in Lufkin, TX.

Starting about 10:38 and lasting until 10:50.

The frequency is 145.800 MHZ.

The ISS is coming from the southwest 225 deg, going thru north and exiting
at 43 deg. and with a maximum elevation of 77 Deg.

This should be receivable on a vertical antenna.

K5hv

 

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From orion60 at austin.rr.com  Mon Apr 15 13:21:54 2019
From: orion60 at austin.rr.com (Derrell K. Spencer)
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 17:21:54 +0000
Subject: [HCARC] ARISS CONTACT
Message-ID: <57e17a34b105a7ce360b33b8938644ae97942ba0@webmail>

I heard the ISS at the Hill Country Memorial Hospital radio room..
Derrell K. Spencer

	-----------------------------------------From: "Harvey N. Vordenbaum"

To: "M. I."
Cc: hcarc at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday April 15 2019 11:41:48AM
Subject: Re: [HCARC] ARISS CONTACT

I was able to hear most of it, using two radios and antennas.

 My 18 el horizontal heard real well for the whole time using the
TS-2000.
 Just a little turning from SW to E to NE until it went below the
horizon.

 The omni vertical gain antenna on the top of the tower didn't do real
well
 using the Yaesu 2500M normally used for packet.

 I recorded the audio on my little SONY IC recorder.

 Hv

 From: M. I. [mailto:invergo at hotmail.com] 
 Sent: Monday, April 15, 2019 11:19 AM
 To: Harvey N. Vordenbaum
 Subject: Re: [HCARC] ARISS CONTACT

 Heard the space station from circa 1040-1047 this morning.

 Michael/W5MWI

 _____ 

 From: hcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net  on
 behalf of Harvey N. Vordenbaum 
 Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2019 19:21
 To: hcarc at mailman.qth.net
 Subject: [HCARC] ARISS CONTACT 

 Tomorrow morning, APR. 15 there will be a contact between the ISS and
KI5AIL
 a school station in Lufkin, TX.

 Starting about 10:38 and lasting until 10:50.

 The frequency is 145.800 MHZ.

 The ISS is coming from the southwest 225 deg, going thru north and
exiting
 at 43 deg. and with a maximum elevation of 77 Deg.

 This should be receivable on a vertical antenna.

 K5hv

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From w4wj at aol.com  Tue Apr 16 12:55:08 2019
From: w4wj at aol.com (w4wj at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 16:55:08 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [HCARC] Check out Amateur Radio in Space Pioneer Astronaut Owen
 Garriott, W5LFL, SK
References: <568867256.403811.1555433708761.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <568867256.403811.1555433708761@mail.yahoo.com>

I remember listening to W5LFL from my front yard in Florida as he passedoverhead in the Shuttle Columbia.
I called him using an Icom 2m transceiver and a 160 watt amp feeding ahand held 11 element 2-meter beam!!? He never acknowledged my call,but I was later surprised to be listed in QST as one of the stations that hadbeen heard!? The best surprise, was when the W5LFL QSL arrived!!
God speed Owen.

73DonW4WJ

Amateur Radio in Space Pioneer Astronaut Owen Garriott, W5LFL, SK


From tower2 at stx.rr.com  Tue Apr 16 20:31:24 2019
From: tower2 at stx.rr.com (Harvey N. Vordenbaum)
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:31:24 -0500
Subject: [HCARC] W5LFL SK
Message-ID: <007701d4f4b4$e4ff8a70$aefe9f50$@rr.com>

K5HV



>From the AMSAT BB



All,

It is with great sadness that the ARISS team recognizes the passing of our
great friend and colleague Astronaut Owen Garriott, W5LFL (SK).  Owen
Garriott died at his home in Huntsville, Alabama on April 15, 2019.

A passionate amateur radio operator and ionospheric physics researcher, Owen
inspired the amateur radio community to reach for the stars.  His
multi-decade vision to bring amateur radio with him as part of his journey
in space was realized in 1983 on the STS-9 Space Shuttle Columbia mission,
where hams the world over for the first time heard a fellow ham call CQ from
space.  As the first to operate ham radio in space, Owen blazed a trail that
has enabled countless people from around the world to experience what it is
like to journey into space and explore our universe. As a result, he
inspired the international amateur radio community to extend his modest ham
station on STS-9 into an international human spaceflight ham radio program
that has spanned the Space Shuttle, Mir Space Station, and International
Space Station.



A member of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, Owen Garriott was a pioneer and
innovator in all his endeavors?including amateur radio.  Selected as a NASA
scientist-astronaut in 1965, Garriott was the science-pilot for Skylab 3,
the second crewed Skylab mission.  Skylab was the first U.S. space station,
housing 3 different crew expeditions from May 1973-February 1974.  Owen
spent approximately 60 days on Skylab, doing solar physics research, human
physiological research and conducting 3 spacewalks to repair Skylab and
extend its research capabilities.

Owen?s next flight into space, as part of an international crew on the

STS-9 Space Shuttle Columbia mission, cemented amateur radio?s future as
part of the human spaceflight experience.  STS-9 was launched from the
Kennedy Space Center, Florida on November 28, 1983.  Onboard Columbia was an
internationally developed space laboratory, Spacelab-1, which pioneered
international spaceflight research with over 70 separate experiments---a
precursor to the research currently being accomplished on the International
Space Station (ISS).  Onboard also was a Motorola 2-meter handheld radio
with a window mounted antenna to facilitate ham radio contacts between W5LFL
and hams on the ground.  On December 1, the third day of his mission, Owen
donned his headset and made history by communicating with Lance Collister,
WA1JXN, in Frenchtown, Montana. In W5LFL?s own words, here is an excerpt of
his first contact: ?W5LFL in Columbia is calling CQ and standing by. Go
ahead.  Hello WA1JXN, WA1 Juliet X?ray November, this is W5LFL. I picked up
your signals fairly weakly. I think our attitude is not really the best as
yet, but you're our first contact from orbit. WA1 Juliet X?ray November,
how do you read? Over.?



Owen?s ham contacts on STS-9 were trailblazing for many reasons. They
represented the first ham radio contact from a human in space to someone on
Earth.  They allowed the general public to directly listen and communicate
with an on-orbit crew where, prior to this, only NASA mission control
personnel or heads of State (U.S. Presidents, etc.) could talk to astronauts
from space. And the mission also demonstrated that a group of volunteers
could successfully build a ham radio station for a human spaceflight vehicle
and get it formally approved by a space agency.



Owen spent decades attempting to carry out ham radio on one of his missions,
employing gentle assertiveness and steadfast patience to realize his dream.

In 1965, when NASA was considering Owen for a planned lunar flight on Apollo
18, 19 or 20, Project MOONRAY was proposed by the Project OSCAR team.

Project MOONRAY would support amateur radio operations from the surface of
the moon.  This initiative was scuttled when Apollo lunar expeditions ended
at Apollo-17.  Prior to his flight on Skylab, AMSAT submitted a proposal to
NASA called SKYLARC (Skylab Amateur Radio Communications).  Unfortunately,
this proposal was turned down.  But, as they say, the 3rd time was a charm
on STS-9 and ham radio is now a human spaceflight reality.  Also, it should
be noted that an ARISS/AMSAT international team is pursuing Owen?s plans to
fly ham radio to the moon via several lunar proposal initiatives, including
the Lunar Gateway.



Owen inspired legions of amateur radio operators, world-wide, to support
human spaceflight amateur radio endeavors and for countless individuals to
become ham radio operators.  This includes his son, Richard, W5KWQ, who
together with Owen became the first multi-generational American ham radio
operators to communicate from space.



On behalf of the ARISS International Team, we would like to extend our
sincere condolences to the Garriott family, including Owen?s son Richard,
W5KWQ and Owen?s wife Eve.  As Owen has inspired the amateur radio
community to reach for the stars may we wish Owen Garriott Godspeed and a
wonderful journey amongst the stars.



Ad Astra!

73, Frank Bauer, KA3HDO

ARISS International Chair

AMSAT V.P. for Human Spaceflight Programs




From tower2 at stx.rr.com  Wed Apr 17 12:26:25 2019
From: tower2 at stx.rr.com (Harvey N. Vordenbaum)
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 11:26:25 -0500
Subject: [HCARC] Meeting
Message-ID: <001f01d4f53a$4f291df0$ed7b59d0$@rr.com>

When is the repeater move committee meeting Saturday?

Hv

 


From w4wj at aol.com  Mon Apr 22 19:04:59 2019
From: w4wj at aol.com (w4wj at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 23:04:59 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [HCARC] Fwd: [SFDXA] FCC Seeks Telecommunications Specialist
References: <1506216350.3023433.1555974299600.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1506216350.3023433.1555974299600@mail.yahoo.com>

Here is a chance to work for the FCC!!

From: bmarx at bellsouth.net
To: sfdxa at mailman.qth.net
Sent: 4/22/2019 4:10:22 PM Central Standard Time
Subject: [SFDXA] FCC Seeks Telecommunications Specialist

>From Tony N2MFT:

? ? FCC Seeks Telecommunications Specialist
04/22/2019
The FCC has announced a position opening that may be of interest to a radio amateur. The Commission seeking a *telecommunications specialis*t <https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/531079400> to work at the High Frequency Direction Finding Center (HFDFC) in Columbia, Maryland. This is a full-time position.
The person holding this position performs ?watch duty? and serves as a technical authority providing technical assistance and guidance to communication systems users to resolve radio interference complaints and problems. The telecommunications specialist uses radio signal analysis equipment deployed throughout the US to collect, correlate, and analyze characteristics of radio signals involved in interference problems, distress or safety-related signals, or other radio signals involved in other high-priority activities such as law enforcement or national defense, to include HF, VHF, and UHF.
The successful candidate for this position collects radio signal analysis information; analyzes complaints, inquiries, and comments from multiple sources; investigates compliance with FCC rules and regulations, and determines appropriate action utilizing the FCC?s remote HF network of radio direction finders and radio signal analysis equipment. This individual develops definitive technical solutions concerning telecommunications system architectures, interoperability, expansion potential, and overall end-to-end compatibility and net centricity.
The incumbent interacts with the public, licensees of various radio services, private industries, other government agencies, and representatives of foreign governments, and represents the Bureau in meetings within and outside of the agency. This person also conducts formal and on-the-job training of coworkers, new recruits, clients, and *USTTI* <http://ustti.org/> participants.
This a GS-12 or GS-13 level position, depending upon specialized experience. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least one grade lower in the Federal service. The position at the GS-12 level calls for: Experience with the HF spectrum, including propagation characteristics and frequency selection; experience with HF direction finding to include skywave and groundwave techniques; experience with radio communication, including modulation characteristics, frequency selection, and proper monitoring techniques; experience with basic investigative techniques and tools for radio traffic analysis, and skill in analyzing specific HF data.
At the GS-13 level: Applying investigative techniques for radio traffic analysis; applying principles and methods of RF propagation (e.g., HF and/or VHF, UHF); analyzing spectrum occupancy figures and geographic features (e.g., fixed and mobile radio stations, radar, navigational aids, satellite links, terrestrial microwave and trunking systems), and translating radio communication, including modulation characteristics, frequency selection, and proper monitoring techniques.
See the *position announcement* <https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/531079400> for full details.

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From n5baa at hctc.net  Tue Apr 23 16:02:44 2019
From: n5baa at hctc.net (Gary Johnson)
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 15:02:44 -0500
Subject: [HCARC] Schreiner Weather Club Meeting
Message-ID: <B2551EBD065748E1BC37C9C5EBB98E6B@GaryPC>

Weather Enthusiasts,

The Hill Country Chapter of the National Weather Association, in partnership with the Schreiner University STEM Zone, invites you to a presentation by Dr. Patrick Marsh, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NOAA?s Storm Prediction Center (SPC) in Norman, Oklahoma.  Dr. Marsh will speak live, via Skype, on April 24th, 2019 at 7:00pm in the River Room of the Cailloux Campus Activity Center (CCAC) on the campus of Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd in Kerrville, Texas.  Dr. Marsh?s team is responsible for issuing all severe weather warnings in the continental United States.  His presentation will explore his role at the Storm Prediction Center.  This event is free and open to the public.  Free is parking provided.  For more information and a campus map, visit http://www.hcnwa.club.  Please forward this invitation to any person or group who might enjoy the event. 

Richard S. McAlister, President

Hill Country Chapter

National Weather Association

From w4wj at aol.com  Thu Apr 25 18:41:58 2019
From: w4wj at aol.com (w4wj at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 22:41:58 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [HCARC] Fwd: [CTDXCC] Cablewave Low-Loss Coax Available
References: <1570362046.562846.1556232118207.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1570362046.562846.1556232118207@mail.yahoo.com>

If you need some 7/8 inch cable...? this might be it!!

NOTICE:? Requires Nitrogen pressurization!

73DonW4WJ

From: n3bb at mindspring.com
To: ctdxcc at lists.kkn.net
Sent: 4/24/2019 10:01:10 AM Central Standard Time
Subject: [CTDXCC] Cablewave Low-Loss Coax Available

I have a 1,000 foot roll of cable that has been in my barn, safe and dry, for over ten years. Without going down and copying the exact info, it's from Cablewave Systems, is 7/8 inch diameter, and is the type that has a spherically wound insulator that separates the center from the outer conductor. It requires Nitrogen pressurization internally. My antennas all use Andrews 7/8 foam-style coax and I bought this Cablewave thinking it was Andrews at the time. As one who does not operate the UHF bands where very low loss is critical, I have no use for it and wish to find a home for it (and move towards a less-cluttered barn).
I would like to get this roll, which is in perfectly pristine condition, to someone who can use it. Obviously it is heavy and large. I do have a trailer and could transport it, but only to reasonably close places. The price is VERY flexible. Please re-post this to other email reflectors serving areas near and around Austin and Central Texas.
73, Jim N3BB
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From w4wj at aol.com  Mon Apr 29 20:31:39 2019
From: w4wj at aol.com (w4wj at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:31:39 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [HCARC] Opinion
References: <2138000240.102453.1556584299018.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2138000240.102453.1556584299018@mail.yahoo.com>

Hello all...

Any one have any dealings with Denny & SonsElectronics on SR16 in Kerrville?
They do electronic repair.
TNX for any info!
73DonW4WJ