[amsat-bb] Al Lowe - Arrow Antennas
Al's wife suffered a stroke last month, and they are both going through hell right now. They are not "religious" in a "traditional" sense - but please send whatever energies and thoughts you can their way. Clint, K6LCS 909-241-7666 ___ 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: ao51 up link ??
145.92 http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/CTNews.php - Original Message - From: "Ted" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 7:22 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] ao51 up link ?? > Doing some troubleshooting my radio and noticed on the AO51 web site that > there are 2 uplink frequencies listed. > > > > Are we on 145.880, no PL or 145.920 w/PL > > > > Tnx, > > > > Ted > > ___ > 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 up link ??
Doing some troubleshooting my radio and noticed on the AO51 web site that there are 2 uplink frequencies listed. Are we on 145.880, no PL or 145.920 w/PL Tnx, Ted ___ 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] KD8KSN in DN60 Wednesday 15Sep 1929z AO-27
Zack, KD8KSN, will be on from DN60, 15Sep 1929z on AO-27. He will only be there on that particular pass. Hopefully conditions will be good and everyone that needs it will get a contact. Good luck. 73, John K8YSE ___ 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: s-band crystal
Thanks for all the on and off list responses. I have contacted ICM to get the right part. "Less than a buck" crystals are out there but not for 8.8125 MHz crystal for a LO of 2256 MHz, I guess I should have known that, my bad. Regards, 73 Gary AB3ID Snow Hill, MD ___ 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: LVB Tracker / 5500 rotor / USB-Serial Port coversion
I didn't see anyone try to assist..sooo... Many questions.. What software both the tracking and the operating system?? What doesn't it do? I have a similar set up with Yaesu rotor, LVB tracker with USB interface and I am using SatPC32. You MUST configure your computer port to work with the tracker. My system also controls my Icom 910. That I set up with a USB port and configured it as noted in the software. I am not a software engineer but have configured many PC's to work with this system. Awaiting your answers and maybe someone else can chime into your query. 73, Dee, NB2F -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Knut Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 1:28 AM To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] LVB Tracker / 5500 rotor / USB-Serial Port coversion I am struggling trying to establish a proper USB - Serial port conversion on my laptop. Can someone tell me which software is best for this conversion and what are the pitfalls. I have tried the FTDI Drivers as described in the LVB Tracker Box Manual without success. With so many LVB Trackers in use I am sure there is a way, but I have not found it yet. I may be doing something wrong during the installation of this software and I can not figure it out. Any suggestion will really be appreciated and tried. Newbe Knut / N6BNP SoCAL ___ 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: HO-68
Of course there are other websites where to report :-) Anyway, I found HO68 in the first part of the 19:00utc pass rather weak. Then it turned strong like always. Lot's of packet radio traffic. FM repeater worked fine. LA, EA, IK, PA, 9A stations. Mind the polarization ! For me: I need to change throughout the pass many times. (Left vs Right HCP). Wrong polarization: noise. Hope this helps ! Henk, PA3GUO PA3GUO schreef: > .. of course that should have been: MANY stations .. > > Anyway, in the coming hours we have a few passes upcoming ! > Listen at 435.675 FM (+/- 10KHz for doppler) > > 73,Henk > > > Hi Bob ! > > > > Maybe stations in the US have worked HO-68 in FM mode: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6oDgUTHCwg > > > > Or here is an archive from K8YSE: > > http://www.papays.com/sat/general.html > > > > -- > > Henk, PA3GUO > > > > > Has anyone in NA worked HO-68 in FM mode? I am having a little trouble > > > figuring out what they say on the web page. > > > Bob, WA9JDR > > -- > Henk, PA3GUO -- Henk, PA3GUO ___ 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] Fwd: [PNWVHFS] FOR SALE: CONTEST STATION 222 MHz / 1.2 GHz. (UPDATED)
I don't know the fellow, just passing it along to the bb 73 Bob W7LRD - Forwarded Message - From: n...@juno.com To: pnwv...@googlegroups.com, ws...@mailman.qth.net, v...@w6yx.stanford.edu Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 10:30:29 AM Subject: [PNWVHFS] FOR SALE: CONTEST STATION 222 MHz / 1.2 GHz. (UPDATED) Everything sold... but the Icom IC-910H... Tnx. to all. Icom IC-910H...( Loaded) 1.2 GHz. band unit, (2) UT-106 DSP board main and sub, CR-293 High stability crystal unit, MB-23 Carrying Handle. It in Mint condition, no scratches,dents,rub marks... still has the plastic on display. It comes with the box, manual,12 volt pwr cord, hand microphone. $1500.00 W6PQL... 1.2 GHz. Solid State Power Amplifier 7 watts of drive 100 (SOLD) watts output , built in 28 volt power supply, dc amp meter, full protection SWR antenna fault. Like new... $1150.00 SSB Electronic SP-23 1296 MHz mast mounted pre amp... 10 watts VOX (SOLD) 100watts PTT 0.9 NF 20 db gain. $325.00 (2) M2 23cm35 antennas... 35 elements ea. with power divider... In (SOLD) good shape. $300.00 SSB Electronic... DCW 2004 -SHF sequence controller ( New Model ) (SOLD) $100.00 SSB Electronic ... DCW 15 B sequence controller $80.00 (SOLD) Down East Microwave ... 222 MHz. Transverter set up for the Icom (SOLD) 756PRO 1,2,or 3 Plug and play. 25 watts output. Just service at D.E.M $300.00 (2) SSB Electronic SP-220 Mast Mounted pre amp... 200 watts ( BOTH SOLD) VOX 650 watts PTT 0.9 NF 10-20 db gain $175.00 ea. M2 7WL 222 antenna ... Like new been up 1 yr. $160.00 (SOLD) TE System 2252G Power Amplifier ... 25 watts in 235 output with (SOLD) pre amp $450.00 All prices don't include shipping from 92344 7 3 de N6EQ Chuck (760) 948-9025 Mortgage Rates Hit 3.25% If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c8fb150db9bcbf331cst04vuc -- ~The Voice of the Pacific NorthWest VHF Society~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "PNWVHFS" group. To post to this group, send email to pnwv...@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to pnwvhfs-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/PNWVHFS ___ 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] Dot Lowe of Arrow Antennas
My XYL, Cori, and I are in Cheyenne WY for a few days. We were here earlier this year and were treated to a terrific tour of the Arrow Antennas shop by the owners, Al and Dot Lowe, who do everything involved with running the business from designing the equipment, machining the components, and kicking everything out the door. During our present visit, we thought we'd stop off at the Arrow Antennas shop to say hi. Unfortunately, Dot suffered a major heart attack recently, and the shop's operations are understandably shut down for the time being while she recuperates. We wish Dot all the best in her recovery as well as to Al who is giving her the best care possible. 73, Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC Cheyenne WY / DN71 ___ 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: HO-68
.. of course that should have been: MANY stations .. Anyway, in the coming hours we have a few passes upcoming ! Listen at 435.675 FM (+/- 10KHz for doppler) 73,Henk > Hi Bob ! > > Maybe stations in the US have worked HO-68 in FM mode: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6oDgUTHCwg > > Or here is an archive from K8YSE: > http://www.papays.com/sat/general.html > > -- > Henk, PA3GUO > > > Has anyone in NA worked HO-68 in FM mode? I am having a little trouble > > figuring out what they say on the web page. > > Bob, WA9JDR -- Henk, PA3GUO ___ 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: HO-68
Hi Bob ! Maybe stations in the US have worked HO-68 in FM mode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6oDgUTHCwg Or here is an archive from K8YSE: http://www.papays.com/sat/general.html -- Henk, PA3GUO > Has anyone in NA worked HO-68 in FM mode? I am having a little trouble > figuring out what they say on the web page. > Bob, WA9JDR ___ 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: HO-68
145.825, PL 67 Hz on the uplink, 435.675 down. It works just like SO-50, only with an occasional packet burst thrown in, and it's on a schedule instead having to turn it on. Is there a specific question you have? 73, Drew KO4MA -Original Message- >From: Bob Schmidt >Sent: Sep 14, 2010 11:45 AM >To: amsat-bb@amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] HO-68 > >Has anyone in NA worked HO-68 in FM mode? I am having a little trouble >figuring out what they say on the web page. > > > >Bob, WA9JDR > > > >___ >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: SSTV to be Activated on ISS
No SSTV but packet activity at 1545 UTC. 73, Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von JoAnne Maenpaa Gesendet: Dienstag, 14. September 2010 14:17 An: amsat-bb@amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] SSTV to be Activated on ISS I saw this in the ARISS Status Report which is happening now. Waiting for the weekend news cycle would be too late ... SSTV to be Activated on ISS The Russian ISS crew members plan to activate Slow Scan Television (SSTV) on September 13 and 14. The activity should run from 12:00 - 16:00 UTC on both days. Crew times indicate that Monday will have monitored activity intended for Western Russia and Tuesday will have monitored activity intended for Northwestern parts of South America. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9...@amsat.org Editor, AMSAT News Service Copy Editor, AMSAT Journal ___ 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] HO-68
Has anyone in NA worked HO-68 in FM mode? I am having a little trouble figuring out what they say on the web page. Bob, WA9JDR ___ 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] LVB Tracker / 5500 rotor / USB-Serial Port coversion
I am struggling trying to establish a proper USB - Serial port conversion on my laptop. Can someone tell me which software is best for this conversion and what are the pitfalls. I have tried the FTDI Drivers as described in the LVB Tracker Box Manual without success. With so many LVB Trackers in use I am sure there is a way, but I have not found it yet. I may be doing something wrong during the installation of this software and I can not figure it out. Any suggestion will really be appreciated and tried. Newbe Knut / N6BNP SoCAL ___ 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] SSTV to be Activated on ISS
I saw this in the ARISS Status Report which is happening now. Waiting for the weekend news cycle would be too late ... SSTV to be Activated on ISS The Russian ISS crew members plan to activate Slow Scan Television (SSTV) on September 13 and 14. The activity should run from 12:00 - 16:00 UTC on both days. Crew times indicate that Monday will have monitored activity intended for Western Russia and Tuesday will have monitored activity intended for Northwestern parts of South America. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9...@amsat.org Editor, AMSAT News Service Copy Editor, AMSAT Journal ___ 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] BL11 Operation Tuesday - Thursday
Greetings, It looks like contacts from Hawaii are really possible via AO-51. On Sunday I made two contacts to northern California and today made a contact with AA5PK in San Angelo, Texas. We were both at around 1.5 degrees and almost 3600 miles apart. So I'm very happy with my modest IC-W32A & Arrow setup. I'm planning on operating on four passes over Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday as follows: Tuesday 9/14: AO-51 4:12 - 4:20 PM HST, 7:12 - 7:20 PM PDT, 0212 - 0220 9/15 UTC Wednesday 9/15 HO-68 9:14 - 9:25 AM HST, 12:14 - 12:25 PM PDT, 1914 - 1925 UTC Note: HO-68 shuts OFF at 1925 UTC AO-51 3:31 - 3:39 PM HST, 6:31 - 6:39 PM PDT, 0131 - 0139 9/16 UTC Thursday 9/16 HO-68 8:58 - 9:05 AM HST, 11:58 - 12:05 PM PDT, 1858 - 1905 UTC Note: HO-68 shuts OFF at 1905 UTC Hope to make some more contacts here in BL11 land (Diamond Head - Waikiki). 73's, Tom - KA6SIP ___ 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: s-band crystal
In a message dated 14/09/2010 04:11:27 GMT Daylight Time, ni...@ngunn.net writes: Remember that "less than a buck" crystals are mass produced, often to relatively loose tolerances and poor temperature stability, and is unlikely to match your oscillator configuration. A properly cut crystal to your specification will probably cost you 30-40 bucks. My choice of supplier is http://www.quartslab.co.uk/ Don't forget to specify the oscillator configuration and component values if they don't know your particular downconverter model. If you have no luck with the sub one buck crystal. I have a small number of made to order crystals for the Drake converter. Reduced height compared to the HC49U and 20pF to match the Drake oscillator. However, I believe you can run the Cal Amp with the original crystal. This gives an output somewhere around 123MHz. The original xtal will be a decent spec and 123MHz is good as most unmodified transceivers will not transmit into your converter. Thanks David G0MRF ___ 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
