[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton

2011-05-22 Thread Richard John K7MDH
While we empathize on the bathrooms (being a major morning coffee drinker myself), what we REALLY want to know is: - did CAMSAT have anything realistic to say about HO-68 ? - any new satellite radios announced by anyone ? - I'll settle for ANY new radios announced by anyone ? Richard _

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton

2011-05-22 Thread K8TB
I took my wife's and my QSL card from November QSO's, and the Colonel signed those. When I told him I was "Tom from Grand Rapids..:, he interrupted me and said, "You were the one that brought up Roger Chaffee. Thank you for that". Whew. He remembers a lot of stuff. BTW, my buddies watched

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton

2011-05-22 Thread Zachary Beougher
am contemplating what I want to do with the boom right now. I certainly don't want that to fade! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: K8TB Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 6:51 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Dayton I took my wife's and my QSL card fro

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton

2011-05-23 Thread Stephen E. Belter
Richard, > did CAMSAT have anything realistic to say about HO-68 ? Yes, Alan Kung, BA1DU and CEO of CAMSAT was one of the speakers at the AMSAT Forum. He reported that HO-68 is suffering from a bad relay or relay driver that is used to switch from the beacon to the transponder. The likelihood

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton

2011-05-23 Thread Richard John K7MDH
"Stephen E. Belter" > To: > Cc: "Richard John K7MDH" > Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 8:00 AM > Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: Dayton > > >> Richard, >> >>> did CAMSAT have anything realistic to say about HO-68 ? >> >> Yes, Alan

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton

2013-04-29 Thread Mike Farkas
Hi Jim! I'm also starting to get my things together for the Dayton Fest. I think hands down AMSAT has the best demo there. You can see and hear guys actually work the birds, see the setup and ask questions. Hope to see you there! Mike/N8GBU. ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton demos

2009-05-15 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
I picked up one of the 100 that Alinco released this morning. I'll put together a review as soon as I get home. 73, Drew KO4MA > Hello Drew, > > Any word on the Alinco HT that will do full duplex 2M/70cm ?? > ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton demos

2009-05-15 Thread Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)
> I picked up one of the 100 that Alinco released this morning. I'll put > together a review as soon as I get home. I picked up one as well, early in the morning. Need to see if any of the Alinco dealers have accessories for it. Nice little radio, and it is a cross-band full-duplex (for 2m/70cm

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?

2011-05-16 Thread Alan P. Biddle
Chuck, Nominally, there are a couple of DARA repeaters which are suggested for AMSAT: 145.410 MHz -600 KHz 118.8 Hz Pl 442.375 MHz +5 MHz 118.8 HZ Pl I monitor them when driving around, but don't hear much AMSAT-specific traffic. Friendly folks though! Inside the arena, I don't even try, due t

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?

2011-05-16 Thread Dave Taylor
Those repeaters have been suggested by AMSAT in the past because they are close to the Fairborn hotel where AMSAT has its room block and because the repeater owners have welcomed us. Setting the record straight, however, they do not belong to DARA; they are run by the Upper Valley ARC. -- D

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?

2011-05-16 Thread KM9U
- Original Message - From: "Alan P. Biddle" To: "'KM9U'" Cc: "AMSAT-BB" Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 18:15 Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Dayton Frequency? > Chuck, > > Nominally, there are a couple of DARA repeaters which are suggested for > AMSAT: > > 145.410 MHz -600 KHz 118.8 Hz Pl > 442.

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?

2011-05-16 Thread Dave Taylor
und like I'd be better off using a cell > phone...so sad. My number is area code 3 one seven, 5 zero fore, > fife six four too > > KM9U > . > - Original Message - From: "Dave Taylor" > > To: "AMSAT BB" > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 20

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?

2011-05-16 Thread KM9U
Unfortunately, I am only going to be attending Saturday this year. - Original Message - From: "Dave Taylor" To: "AMSAT BB" Cc: "KM9U" Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 20:43 Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency? > Don't overlook the various

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?

2011-05-17 Thread Alan P. Biddle
Dave, My mistake! Thanks for the correction on the repeaters. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: Dave Taylor [mailto:dave.w8...@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 7:14 PM To: AMSAT BB Cc: apbid...@mailaps.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency? Those repeaters have

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Hamvention

2012-04-06 Thread Alan P. Biddle
James, Great to hear you are coming! Dayton is always a blast, and we can always use more "booth bunnies." It is a great opportunity to put faces to calls, and see what is going on. There is a note in ANS about how to sign up: *

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Hamvention

2012-04-06 Thread James Luhn
Thank you to everyone who responded to my Dayton request. My next step in my Dayton adventure will be to "get on the list". I am a new kid on the block with regards to satellites. For 50 years I kept thinking that it was impossible for me to work through a satellite. One day I got up enough

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Weather

2014-05-14 Thread Clint Bradford
I thought it was mandatory to have at least one rain storm at each Dayton HamVention ... Sure seems like it ... (grin) Clint K6LCS ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support t

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Weather

2014-05-14 Thread Joe
Last time I went it SNOWED!!! Joe wb9sbd Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com On 5/14/2014 3:34 PM, Clint Bradford wrote: I thought it was mandatory to have at least one rain storm at each Dayton HamVention ... Sure seems like it ... (grin) Clint

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Hotel Rooms

2012-04-09 Thread Rick Tejera
This is sad news. I did not know Dee, being a relative newcomer to the AMSAT community, but his posts here were always informative and it is obvious he was well liked and respected. He always seemed to be the voice of reason when the flames started to get too hot. A big loss to the Community. My

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton NODXA Hospitality Suite

2009-05-11 Thread n3tl
Hey John, Thank you for posting this. I regret very much that I can't make Dayton this year, but I hope you get a great AMSAT turnout! 10th floor, you say? Does it face west? If so, bring your HT and Arrow along. I'd like to at least work the hospitality suite 73, and thank you again! Ti