San Antonio Hams

Received this email tonight. A Mexican licensed Ham Radio operator in Dan Antonio is wanting to sell some radio equipment… 

Please always test any radio equipment before buying from any unknown (to you) person.  At the Radio Fiesta (next month in Schertz), you’ll usually be able to get someone to help you determine if a radio is a good buy or not. 

For example, Jeff Schmidt N5MNW, from the Austin area, is well known for spotting good deals at Ham Swapfests.

Here is Jorge’s message
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I’m Jorge Flores XE2MFR, from Monterrey.  I’m selling an Icom 706 & Kenwood TS-450 radios.  My cellphone is (956) 592-9050 and I live in San Antonio.

Looking for a Tower Climber to do some antenna work in Boerne.

I have been climbing towers and doing antenna work for over 40 years, not professionally but for the clubs I belonged to and different hams as well.  My body is telling me it is past time to quit doing this extracurricular activity as well as my XYL.

I have a climb that needs to be done sooner than later and I need an experienced climber to go up the two 70′ towers.  This must be done during the week because it involves using a Crane to lift the 12-element beam off the tower and lowering it to the ground to be repaired.  Then raised back up and installed back into the rotor, connect the feed line & waterproof.

You need to have your own personal climbing harness and safety helmet and hand tools.  I will supply ropes, pulleys and ground crew.

Contact me if this is something you could help me with.
Thanks

73’s  Marsh  WA5UBO 

mpronne627@gmail.com

Grand Prize: ICOM IC-718 HF All Band Transceiver, 100W\

Royce Bell – KX7Q – San Antonio, TX picked up
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2nd Prize: Yaesu FTM-6000R Dual Band FM Mobile Transceiver

Tom Scott N5GIT – – Schertz, Tx picked up

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3rd Prize: Baofeng UV-5RX3 5W Tri-band 2M (*)

Byrne, Paul S, K5CIP San Antonio, TX 78247

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4th Prize: Baofeng UV-9G – GMRS  GMRS IP67 Waterproof Radio (*)
Laubach, Walter r, KA5HQU Leon Valley, Tx 78240-3335

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5th Prize: Baofeng GT5R 4W/1W Dual Band Radio (*)
Bower, Gerald D, KI5RRH Garden Ridge, TX 78266

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6th Prize:Baofeng UV-5RTP 8W/4W/1W Dual Band (*)

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Paul Guido donated to VE testing

7th Prize: ToAuto DS90 Soldering Station 110V
Cater, Brian E, KC5YSM Port Neches, TX 77651

(*) Handhelds generously donated by Baofeng

San Antonio, Texas –Radio Fiesta 2023 – Now a 2 day Summer event

A long time tradition in San Antonio is the San Antonio Radio Club’s annual Radio Fiesta. This event brings together amateur radio operators, vendors, and those interested in the hobby for a day of exploration, testing, and informational sessions.

Radio Fiesta 2023 is scheduled for Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17, 2023, with setup for dealers and flea market participants on the morning before opening to public. The operating hours will be 1:00 – 5:00 pm Friday and 8:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023. In addition to expanded number of dealer and flea market tables, there will be a tailgate area on Saturday, a program of presentations, and amateur radio license testing.
For information visit https://w5sc.org/radio-fiesta-2023-information/ or email radiofiesta@w5sc.org

Event has handicap access, dealers/vendors, flea market, QSL card checking, seminars, refreshments, tailgating, VE exams, raffles, and door prizes

Reminder: Fox Hunt OP Schnabel Park

When:
Saturday, 20 May 2023
9:00am to 12:00pm
(UTC-05:00) America/Chicago

Where:
OP Schnabel Park

Organizer: Travis Few

View Event

Description:
Here are the details for the May Fox Hunt.

We will have the next Fox Hunt at OP Schnabel Park on Saturday, 20 May, 0900 – 1200. Hud, W5ZBR, will be hiding the MicroFox (15mw) transmitting once a minute on 146.565Mhz.

Hunters may start anywhere in the park—no need to wait for the group. As soon as 0900 hits, you can begin hunting. If you can’t be there at 0900, that’s ok. The hunt will continue after the first person finds it. The Fox will still be transmitting and hidden till 1200.

If you are new or don’t have the equipment, you can meet me in the large parking lot at the center of the park. I will be there from 0900 – 1000, White Toyota Carolla with antennas and IL plates. GPS Cords: 29.53545, -98.64198 The meet-up location is marked on the map linked below.

Please consider bringing non-hams out with you—especially kids who really seem to enjoy this activity. Fox Hunting is an excellent event for newcomers to radio as it doesn’t require a transmitter to find the Fox.

Park maps can be found at:

https://sartopo.com/p/4HQE1

Those that find the Fox will need to follow the instructions on the card with the Fox to get credit.

The first person to find it will get the option to hide the Fox next month.

Hud will monitor the AA5RO repeater 147.38 Pl 162.2 for talk-in and hints if needed. Tips will be provided after 1100 if requested. He will also be monitoring 147.435 if you can’t reach the repeater.

If you have any other questions, please let me know at n9eod@n9eod.com

If you need instructions on how to build a simple directional antenna to aid in direction finding, please navigate to www.n9eod.com

Here are the details for the March Fox Hunt:

We will have the next Southside Lyons Park on Sunday, 19 March, 0900 – 1200. Hud, W5ZBR, will hide the MicroFox (15mw). The Fox will be transmitting once a minute on 146.565Mhz.

Hunter’s starting point is any parking lot for the park. No need to wait for the group. As soon as 0900 hits, you can begin hunting. If you can’t be there at 0900, that’s ok. The hunt will continue after the first person finds it. The Fox will still be transmitting and hidden till 1200.

Please consider bringing non-hams out with you—especially kids who really seem to enjoy this activity. Fox Hunting is an excellent event for newcomers to radio as it doesn’t require a transmitter to find the Fox.

Park maps can be found at:

https://sartopo.com/p/RK813

Those that find the Fox will need to follow the instructions on the card with the Fox to get credit.

The first person to find it will get the option to hide the Fox next month. Hud will monitor the AA5RO repeater 147.38 Pl 162.2 for talk-in and hints. Hints will be provided after 1100 if requested. He will also be monitoring 147.435 if you can’t reach the repeater.

If you have any other questions, please let me know at n9eod@n9eod.com

If you need instructions on how to build a simple directional antenna to aid in direction finding, please navigate to www.n9eod.com

I had somebody send me this link to an article written by Carly Hallman about the history of car radios and I thought it might be interesting to our readers. – Lee N5NTG

https://www.titlemax.com/articles/the-history-of-the-car-radio/

With great sadness, Jim Devno KG5UHP a member of AARO went silent key yesterday. Cousin In-Law to Mario K5NKK. He was U.S. and Reserves Army. Mario asked AARO to pass this along via FB. Jim final QRT and 73s. God Speed. Prayers going out to the family.

Service Information: Friday the 29th July 2022
Place: Puentes & Son
14315 Judson Rd, San Antonio, TX 78233
Time: 1500 – 2000 (3pm – 8pm)
*Masks will be required for the safety and protection of the family and other loved ones.*

Date: Friday the 5th August 2022
Place: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209
Time: 10:45-11:15
* his site will be shelter #5. This will be outside so mask is encouraged but not required*

As I’m writing this, I’m sitting out at Shavano Park City Hall where the San Antonio radio club is set up under the big pavilion. Lots of digital logging systems. Running voice and computer. There are cables everywhere, antennas everywhere. Just had some folks show up who were interested in learning about ham radio.  Within the first 15 or 20 minutes, they got her son on the radio, using the GOTA station.

Good evening.

I am a retired Marine writing a book about an October 1979 typhoon, fuel spill and fire at a U. S. Marine Corps training camp on the lower slopes of Mount Fuji, Japan. The incident left 73 injured — most of them Marines, many horribly burned. Thirteen died. 38 of the injured were evacuated from Japan to Brooke Army Medical Center.

Among the many people in San Antonio who rallied to help those Marines and their families were volunteer MARS operators who set up a station on the hospital’s seventh floor. They spent hours arranging phone patches for the Marines’ families — allowing them to avoid long-distance telephone charges while keeping relatives updated on their loved one’s health, and taking care of business in their hometowns.

The help made it easier for family members to remain by their Marine’s bedside — which doctors said increased patients’ likelihood of survival.

Would your club (sent ot SARC originally) by chance have any sort of historical records documenting this kind service? Might any of the volunteer operators who helped be available to share recollections?

I will be doing research in San Antonio from Saturday, May 21 until Saturday, May 28. Should it be possible to learn more about this aspect of the story of the Camp Fuji Marines, I would be most grateful for any available information.

More about me — and examples of my work — can be found at ChasHenry.com.

Thank you for your consideration.

Gratefully, and Semper Fidelis,
Chas Henry

Mobile: +1 703.303.3083