[amsat-bb] Help needed
Good morning all! Was approached via e-mail for some help from a local university: the person explained to me that there is a sort of CubeSat local project on the works (now on design) and he wanted to know how to make an antenna system for VHF/UHF for the sat. It's measurements is 4x4x4. Can write to me off the reflector. Thanks in advance, Angel Santana - WP3GW ___ 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] Roadtrip to CN70
I will be leaving CN81 tomorrow morning and heading for CN70 grid for a day or two. CN70 doesnt have much landmass, so suspect it is a rare grid? Sofar passes havent favored anything to the east, due to the time the birds are within range of me..too darn early in am. Here in CN81 I am surrounded by large Pine trees, so paths havent been that good either, so hopefully along the beaches of CN70 I'll have more of an open shot, without hitting any Sea Gulls. John W6ZKH ___ 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] 2 meter CP yagi tunning.
I have a 2 meter cross polarized yagi array. Not sure of the make, possibly a Cushcraft. The driven elements are folded dipoles and the measured SWR is currently 1.5:1 (most resonant) at the uplink frequencies for the birds. Since there is no mechanical matching device, how does one tune for the lowest SWR?? The coaxial baluns and the antenna are in good condition and look to be original, The matching transformer is a small barrel type and is also in good condition. Certainly the !.5:1 SWR is usable and with a preamp signals will be good most of the time. But the current value is like a Nat.. it bugs me. Any assistance or direction to other documentation ( exhausted the web) would be much appreciated. Off the BBS replies will be fine as it will keep the daily listings shorter. Thanks, kd...@amsat.org LOUIS, KD5GM in EL29kq CW, The original digital mode AMSAT #37061, Member ARRL, B-VARC LIFE Member A-1 Operator, ARRL VE, ARRL PSH, FIST #3606 ___ 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: My Satscape is broken
Rick, I don't know why you had trouble with HO68. It took a few days to show up in my list (on the Java version). I kept checking in settings -groups - amateur. Then one day it was there and I clicked on it and checked the favorites box. 73, Dave -Original Message- From: Rick Tejera saguaroas...@cox.net To: 'Dobarrows' dobarr...@aol.com Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Fri, Aug 20, 2010 6:56 pm Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] My Satscape is broken Dave, I just checked and the classic version is still available for download on the Satscape website. Now for the issue I have with the java version: I just re-downloaded it to correct the issue with the website move. In both this and the previous version I had, there is no HO-68. I know it's a new bird, but gotta figure the keps would be in there. Anyone have any ideas? Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ -Original Message- From: Dobarrows [mailto:dobarr...@aol.com] Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 9:57 To: saguaroas...@cox.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] My Satscape is broken Rick, I am using Java version. It is complaining about a required field jnlp missing from the launch file. I find that I can't get to www.satscape.co.uk so maybe Satscape is not able to update itself. I would be interested in getting the classic version from you. Thanks, Dave W8IJ -Original Message- From: saguaroas...@cox.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org; Dobarrows dobarr...@aol.com Sent: Fri, Aug 20, 2010 12:20 pm Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] My Satscape is broken Dave, Are you using the Java Version or the Classic version? Personally, I prefer the classic. If you need I have a copy. 73 Rick K7TEJ Dobarrows dobarr...@aol.com wrote: I found that my Satscape program would not launch this morning. Something about a launch file problem. Same result on both my mac os x 10.6 machines. Anyone else having trouble? Dave W8IJ ___ 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] Re: CORRECTION Plans needed for dual band coat hanger antenna, Handheld antenna for vhf/uhf satellite use made from coat hangers.
On Aug 20, 2010, at 10:35 AM, William Rafus wrote: CORRECTION Plans needed for dual band coat hanger antenna,Handheld antenna for vhf/uhf satellite use made from coat hangers.Please reply to kd4frb at amsat. 73'S Bill AC South Florid Is this what you are looking for? http://www.wa5vjb.com/references/Cheap%20Antennas-LEOs.pdf Good antennas, easy to make. ___ 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: TS2000 on FM satellites
yes, tuning by main VFO knob and turn OFF menu no. 3 - Original Message - From: John Geiger aa...@yahoo.com To: kenwoodts-2...@yahoogroups.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 6:02 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] TS2000 on FM satellites When the TS2000 is in satellite mode, is there a way to make the step sizes on FM smaller than 5khz? 73s JOhn AA5JG ___ 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] Re: AO-27
I have no idea, but I wasn't able to pull off any QSOs on account of the carrier. I heard John come on with about 1 minute left on the timer, but he was barely making it over the carrier as well. Hope it lightens up a bit 73, Zack KD8KSN -- From: Bob Herrell a...@cox.net Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 4:07 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27 Hi all, What's with this horrendous carrier on AO-27? Is it deliberate? Any ideas? 73, Bob Herrell - AJ5C EM36 Arkansas __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5384 (20100821) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ___ 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] AO51 last 2 passes??
I'm still learning so forgive the possible dumb question... I did not hear a peep on the last 2 passes (Sunday 01:30) and the last was a HA pass for the west. Is the bird broken or in eclipse?? Or is the new moxon RX antenna I put up this am a dud ? Thanks, Ted K7TRK ___ 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] HO-68 Schedule -22-29 Aug 2010
UTC: 22 Aug 2010 16:25...Turn On--CW/SSB India, Africa, Middle East, Europe,NA 17:10...Turn Off 18:15...Turn On--CW/SSB Africa,Europe,Middle East,NA 19:00...Turn Off 19:40...Turn On--CW/SSB Africa,Europe,Middle East,NA 20:25...Turn Off 23 Aug 2010 00:05...Turn On--CW/SSB South America,NA,North Asia 00:50...Turn Off 02:01...Turn On--CW/SSB North Asia,East Asia,South Asia 02:16...Turn Off 10:15...Turn On--CW/SSB NA,North Asia,East Asia, Oceania 11:00...Turn Off 16:10...Turn On--CW/SSB India, Africa, Middle East, Europe,NA 16:55...Turn Off 22:00...Turn On--CW/SSB NA,North Asia,East Asia, Oceania 22:45...Turn Off 24 Aug 2010 00:00...Turn On--CW/SSB South America,NA,North Asia 00:45...Turn Off 01:40...Turn On--CW/SSB South America,NA,North Asia 02:25...Turn Off 10:00...Turn On--CW/SSB Oceania,Asia,Europe 10:45...Turn Off 12:40...Turn On--CW/SSB Europe,NA,South America 13:25...Turn Off 16:00...Turn On--CW/SSB India,Middle East,Europe,NA 16:45...Turn Off 23:30...Turn On--CW/SSB NA,North Asia,East Asia, Oceania 24:15...Turn Off 25 Aug 2010 = 01:29...Turn On--CW/SSB North Asia,East Asia,South Asia 01:45...Turn Off 11:50...Turn On--CW/SSB Oceania,East Asia,North Asia 12:02...Turn Off 12:20...Turn On--CW/SSB Europe,NA,South America 13:05...Turn Off 17:25...Turn On--CW/SSB Africa,Europe,NA 18:02...Turn Off 23:15...Turn On--CW/SSB NA,North Asia,East Asia,Oceania 24:00...Turn Off 26 Aug 2010 = 01:05...Turn On--CW/SSB Asia,Oceania 01:50...Turn Off 06:30...Turn On--CW/SSB Middle East,India,Africa 07:15...Turn Off 11:10...Turn On--CW/SSB Oceania,Asia,Europe,NA 11:55...Turn Off 12:00...Turn On--CW/SSB Europe,NA,South America 12:45...Turn Off 17:10...Turn On--CW/SSB Africa,India,Middle East,Europe,NA 17:55...Turn Off 18:35...Turn On--CW/SSB Africa,Europe,NA 19:20...Turn Off 23:00...Turn On--CW/SSB Oceania,Asia,Europe,NA 23:45...Turn Off 27 Aug 2010 02:41...Turn On--CW/SSB North Asia,East Asia,South Asia 02:57...Turn Off 10:55...Turn On--CW/SSB Oceania,Asia,Europe,NA 11:40...Turn Off 11:50...Turn On--CW/SSB Europe,NA,South America 12:35...Turn Off 16:50...Turn On--CW/SSB India,Africa,Europe,NA 17:35...Turn Off 22:40...Turn On--CW/SSB South America,Africa,NA, Europe,North Asia,East Asia 23:25...Turn Off 28 Aug 2010 00:30...Turn On--CW/SSB South America,NA,North Asia 01:15...Turn Off 02:29...Turn On--CW/SSB North Asia,East Asia,South Asia 02:44...Turn Off 10:40...Turn On--CW/SSB Oceania,Asia,Europe,NA 11:25...Turn Off 13:20...Turn On--CW/SSB Europe,NA,South America 14:05...Turn Off 16:35...Turn On--CW/SSB Africa,Europe,NA 17:20...Turn Off 22:25...Turn On--CW/SSB South America,NA,North Asia 23:10...Turn Off 29 Aug 2010 00:10...Turn On--CW/SSB NA,North Asia,East Asia, South Asia,Oceania 01:55...Turn Off 02:10...Turn On--CW/SSB North Asia,East Asia,South Asia 02:25...Turn Off 05:40...Turn On--CW/SSB North Asia,Europe,Africa 06:25...Turn Off 13:00...Turn On--CW/SSB Europe,NA,South America 13:45...Turn Off 73 Alan Kung, BA1DU HO-68(XW-1) Project Manager www.camsat.cn ___ 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
