[amsat-bb] Re: IF you had a choice...
surprized that no one mentioned the IC 910 has birdie as well each has it's pro's and con's for sure N2EHG On Jul 16, 2009, at 4:03 PM, Jim Leder wrote: I've had a TS2000 since 2005, and have never regretted my purchase. Sure, there is an unfortunate birdie that messes up SO50 and AO27, but so what. I resurrected an old Kenwood TM-G707A to deal with those two FM birds, and it works great. I also have an FT-857D which also does a nice job on those two birds. I would naturally expect the comments on this board to lean towards the IC-910H, and, indeed, it is a fine SATELLITE rig. But, my number one preference in operating is the HF bands, not satellite. Guess what I am saying is if VHF/UHF and satellite is your only operating preference, then the Icom might be a better rig. But, if you also like to do the HF bands with an occasional hop to the satellites, the TS2000 is pretty good. Is the TS2000 the best HF rig? Probably not, but it's the only one that offers pretty good HF operation AND reasonable satellite operation in the same box. Jim Bob Buckeye AKA Jim Leder K8CXM since 1961 IBM retiree since 1999 There are 10 types of people in this world -- those who understand binary and those who don't. - Original Message - From: David Barber david.bar...@dbelectronics.co.uk To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Cc: kg4...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 2:02 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: IF you had a choice... SSB for me too, F0-29 V0-52. Can't raise any consistent enthusiasm for FM birds with the exception of our friends up in the ISS. I can have the same abuse much more easily on the local FM repeater. :-) So the TS2000 has a birdie, OK, but for those that don't want all their eggs in one basket it is very good and it doesn't need another mortgage spent on a Hi-Stab LO to stop it roaming around on its own. Well at 1296MHz anyway! Retires to bomb shelter! David G8OQW -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb- boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF Sent: 16 July 2009 18:51 To: kg4...@gmail.com Cc: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: IF you had a choice... I cut my teeth on Oscar 6 and 7, 2M UP, 10M DOWN, SSB. David - KG4ZLB wrote: easy sats, the FM voice, 2m up 70cm down or 70cm up 2m down, that everyone cuts their teeth on! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb Myles Landstein myles.landst...@gmail.com please note my new email address dti will soon be eliminated , gmail is my new home update your dir ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: IF you had a choice...
I wasn't aware of any birdies(in the sat or ssb frequencies) in the IC-910. Where does the 910 have the birdie? 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of myles landstein Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 7:23 AM To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: IF you had a choice... surprized that no one mentioned the IC 910 has birdie as well N2EHG ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: IF you had a choice...
I don't think the 910 or the 847 has any birdies in the sat frequencies. It anyone finds any I would like to know. It is a shame about the 2000, it is a much better HF TXR then the 847, but the birdie at 145800 is the satellite use show stopper. I have all three here in the shack, and a blackbox 2000 as my HF mobile. The only one I purchased new was the 847 in 1998 or so. The 910, and 2000's were picked up used at a very good price, the good deals are there if your patient. I would recommend a used 847 over the 2000. The money saved over a new TS-2000 purchase can be used to buy a better HF performing rig then the 2000. My 2 cents. 73 Jeff kb2m From: myles landstein [mailto:myles.landst...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 8:22 AM To: Jeff KB2M Cc: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: IF you had a choice... honestly don't recall, I bought my ts2000x about 3yrs ago now. At that time I wrestled between the TS and the IC910h At that time I just googled both, saw a few comments regarding a birdie for each and ended up w/the TS2000x because I figured HF would be a added bonus along w/sky command as I live near a few schools and wanted to do some demo's Is the IC910 'birdie free' , with respect to satellites? Perhaps I was incorrect If so maybe it's time to try one :) thanks On Jul 17, 2009, at 7:38 AM, Jeff KB2M wrote: I wasn't aware of any birdies(in the sat or ssb frequencies) in the IC-910. Where does the 910 have the birdie? 73 Jeff kb2m ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: IF you had a choice...
Are you mistaken? I don't think the TS2000 has a birdie at 145.800MHz. It does have one at 436.800MHz. I would agree with your other comments. David G8OQW -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Jeff KB2M Sent: 17 July 2009 14:28 To: 'myles landstein' Cc: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: IF you had a choice... I don't think the 910 or the 847 has any birdies in the sat frequencies. It anyone finds any I would like to know. It is a shame about the 2000, it is a much better HF TXR then the 847, but the birdie at 145800 is the satellite use show stopper. I have all three here in the shack, and a blackbox 2000 as my HF mobile. The only one I purchased new was the 847 in 1998 or so. The 910, and 2000's were picked up used at a very good price, the good deals are there if your patient. I would recommend a used 847 over the 2000. The money saved over a new TS-2000 purchase can be used to buy a better HF performing rig then the 2000. My 2 cents. 73 Jeff kb2m ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: IF you had a choice...
Of course David, you are correct. The birdie is at 436.800. That will teach me to not proof read before hitting the enter key. Thanks for the correction... 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: David Barber [mailto:david.bar...@dbelectronics.co.uk] Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 9:39 AM To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Cc: 'Jeff KB2M' Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: IF you had a choice... Are you mistaken? I don't think the TS2000 has a birdie at 145.800MHz. It does have one at 436.800MHz. I would agree with your other comments. David G8OQW -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Jeff KB2M Sent: 17 July 2009 14:28 To: 'myles landstein' Cc: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: IF you had a choice... I don't think the 910 or the 847 has any birdies in the sat frequencies. It anyone finds any I would like to know. It is a shame about the 2000, it is a much better HF TXR then the 847, but the birdie at 145800 is the satellite use show stopper. I have all three here in the shack, and a blackbox 2000 as my HF mobile. The only one I purchased new was the 847 in 1998 or so. The 910, and 2000's were picked up used at a very good price, the good deals are there if your patient. I would recommend a used 847 over the 2000. The money saved over a new TS-2000 purchase can be used to buy a better HF performing rig then the 2000. My 2 cents. 73 Jeff kb2m ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Congrats to KE5GDB
I join Tim in congratulating Andy, he has been very active in satellites and is a good example of young blood in our hobby... I think he reminds a lot of ourselves when we were kids... 73's and Dx's Rafael Valdez Jr. XE2RV @ DM41mh 10-10 52716 VUCC Sat #164 http://sat-xe.blogspot.com EX-XE2PWF P Before printing, please think about your responsibility and commitment with the ENVIRONMENT. Antes de Imprimir, piensa entu responsabilidad y compromiso con el MEDIO AMBIENTE From: n...@bellsouth.net To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:54:02 + Subject: [amsat-bb] Congrats to KE5GDB Hey everyone, I just visited the ISS Fan Club Web page, where the lead item announces that Andrew, KE5GDB, has been named 2009 Young Ham of the Year by the Amateur Radio Newsline. Congratulations, Andrew! The recognition is well-deserved. I hope we'll be able to get a contact during the K5E Apollo 11 Satellite Special Event. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _ Get 5 GB of storage with Windows Live Hotmail. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_5gb_112008 ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: NRO interest in CubeSat
Oops! Here's a link to the slides: http://atl.calpoly.edu/~bklofas/Presentations/DevelopersWorkshop2009/Bournes -Keynote.pdf. Michael From: Michael Pawlowski [mailto:n...@frii.net] Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 11:25 AM To: 'amsat-bb@amsat.org' Subject: NRO interest in CubeSat Hello all, I just ran across a set of slides from the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) entitled CubeSat Experiments (QbX). It appears the NRO is interested in the possibilities a CubeSat could their organization. As for AMSAT, have we approached the NRO related to what expertise AMSAT could provide? And more importantly, would it be possible to either gain access to a launch opportunity or include one or more of our (RF?) modules into one of their CubeSats? It just seems that if the NRO is serious about pursuing CubeSat, AMSAT should be involved. Michael ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] NRO interest in CubeSat
Hello all, I just ran across a set of slides from the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) entitled CubeSat Experiments (QbX). It appears the NRO is interested in the possibilities a CubeSat could their organization. As for AMSAT, have we approached the NRO related to what expertise AMSAT could provide? And more importantly, would it be possible to either gain access to a launch opportunity or include one or more of our (RF?) modules into one of their CubeSats? It just seems that if the NRO is serious about pursuing CubeSat, AMSAT should be involved. Michael ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: WL7H in AK?
Tony as an outdoor photographer I've been using some of the commercial products like Comp-u-shade, and many others that I purchased on ebay, to be honest non of them last much longer they easily tear apart or get lose, so I end up making my own with black cardboard or black binder plastic and use velcro to attach that to the back of the laptop, look for them on the market and try to duplicate them first before you buy one. From: tjja...@earthlink.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:39:03 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] WL7H in AK? Hi All, This morning on AO-7 at about 1229 UTC, I heard WL7H on cw with good sigs. Are you (or is he) in KL7 or somewhere else? I've not heard KL7 from here in NYC before. A different question: any hints on shading a laptop's screen so that it can be viewed when operating outdoors (to avoid sunshine)? Tnx and 73, Tony, N2UN LM 183 ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_QuickAdd_062009 ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Walter Cronkite SK 1916-2009
I grew up watching him. My Mom used to let me stay home sick from grade school so I could watch the Mercury, and then the Gemini missions, as long as they were only in space ONE day! I saw him cry when Kennedy was assassinated, and watched him choke up when Apollo 11 landed on the Moon. I didn't always agree with him, but I respected him. He was from a different world than the Journalists of today. Good bye, old friend, and may you rest in peace. Jim KQ6EA --- On Fri, 7/17/09, Les Alverson kd4...@bellsouth.net wrote: From: Les Alverson kd4...@bellsouth.net Subject: [amsat-bb] Walter Cronkite SK 1916-2009 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Date: Friday, July 17, 2009, 6:19 PM http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30988078/ns/entertainment-television/ ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] WD9EWK @ Williams AZ hamfest - Friday, 17 July
Hi! Day 1 of the two-day hamfest is complete. Not many attended the presentation I had, but I was able to work several passes throughout the day from outside the hamfest's exhibit hall. I was on all 3 FM satellites, plus a couple of VO-52 passes in the morning. Thanks to all the stations across North America who made contacts with WD9EWK during the day. While I was on those passes, I heard WA8SME and several of the teachers attending his ARRL Teacher's Institute session in northern California. It was very nice to hear - and work - them. Saturday will have more activity from the hamfest. I will try to get on more passes throughout the day. If you hear me on, please give me a call. For VO-52 in the morning, I will be somewhere around 145.910 or 145.915 MHz USB on that satellite's downlink. I'm expecting the crowds listening in on these passes will be larger, since there will be more attending the hamfest on a weekend instead of at the end of the workweek. The hamfest closes at 1700 local ( UTC), and I do not plan on being on additional passes from this area in the evening. I'll need to pack up my hamfest stuff and get ready for a few days on the road. I'm planning an early departure from here on Sunday morning, with the plan to be around DM47/DM57 in Utah on Sunday afternoon's AO-27 passes. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - Williams, Arizona http://www.wd9ewk.net/ ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
