[amsat-bb] Re: FO-29
Kevin I worked "myself" the whole pass. The satellite covered the western half of the country. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: "Kevin Deane" To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 9:24:32 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 Hello, I was wondering if anyone has been/going to be making any latenight contacts on the FO-29? Rookie Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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] FO-29
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has been/going to be making any latenight contacts on the FO-29? Rookie Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: Tracking with parallel to USB converter
Wayne, I have had good luck adding a parallel port for use with FODTrack, but I used a PCI card, not a USB adapter. 73, Joe kk0sd -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Wayne Estes Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 5:27 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Tracking with parallel to USB converter I want to use my HalloRotor parallel-port rotor interface with a new PC that doesn't have a parallel port. Has anybody had success using a parallel-to-USB converter with a parallel port rotor interface? In the past I used a parallel-to-USB converter and Windows device manager decided that it was a "USB printer", not LPT2. Is there a model of parallel-to-USB converter that Windows recognizes as a LPTx ? Wayne Estes W9AE Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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: Antenna Observations/Question
Rick. on the "cheap" antenna front I've tried and had pretty good success with two things. First there is a 5 element Yagi design that was published in QST that uses/modifies an Archer 5 element FM yagi. I built one and added some 70 cm elements 90 out of phase and thats worked great. My home QTH is in a bit of flux (we are moving to a farm out by Santa Fe Tx from my home QTH in Clear Lake TX) so I built another one, put them both on a boom 90 degrees out in an X configuration, stuck them at 33 degrees and they work well. I will keep them once we move into the perm QTH. I've also used the crossed dipoles and Lindenblad antenna from QST (not the AMSAT one) and they work great. I modified one for WX satellite reception and am very happy with them. I am in Nigeria now and have a modified Lindenblad for my WX station here but its copied really well most of the two meter Oscars including AO-7. I didnt have Nigerian operating authority when I left the states (but now have a five year license) so I didnt bring any transmit equipment...but from the roof of the Sheraton in Abuja the WX version works great. I've got permission to set up permanent antennas on the Sheraton and I will be back so am going to have some good operating here. I would upload pictures, but I tried to upload some of the really big HF array on the road to the airport and they never showed up...if you want some pictures of what I have at home I will be happy to send them to you. IN about two weeks! Robert G. Oler WB5MZO Life member Amsat/ARRL > Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:47:10 -0500 > From: rjl...@gmail.com > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Antenna Observations/Question > > I've been on the birds off an on for years. I have an M2 cir. polarized pair > at home QTH and am looking into a more modest installation for a summer > cottage. I've built the K5OE eggbeater imitations and founds them to be only > fair.I could by M2 eggbeater pair but I'm trying to do this on less $. I > also have an Arrow antenna which I've tried some with a HT with only fair > results. Any other suggestions out there? Mount the Arrow more permanently > but at a fixed elevation and use a simple rotor to change azimuth? How about > a homebrewed quagi? Any suggestions appreciated. > > Rick > W2JAZ > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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: KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 Next Saturday (29th)
Change of plans. Instead of working 2 eastern passes and only one western pass, I thought I would switch it around. Here are the corrected pass/times: AO27 - 1952z (favors west) AO51 - 2012z (favors east) AO51 - 2149z (favors west) I will only be running 5w as usual, so please have patience, especially if the activity on the birds is anything like it has been the past month. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 5:04 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 Next Saturday (29th) Hi All, Due to the fact that several stations that wanted either EN90 or EM99 or both did not get to work me last time since I went during the week, I have decided to make another trip out to the boundary next Saturday (29th) from about 1800z – 2030z. I plan to be on the following passes from this boundary: AO27 – 1817z AO27 – 1952z AO51 – 2012z This trip will be a little shorter than last time, but passes should be a little more productive since it will be on a weekend. I will have the D7 beaconing in between passes - http://aprs.fi/kd8ksn-9 I will only be running 5w, or 6-7w if it is plugged into the vehicle, so I may not be on the internet depending on were I am in relation to a digi. I will QSL everyone in the log as I did last time, so no need for a return card/SASE. I will post a reminder as the time gets closer. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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] Tracking with parallel to USB converter
I want to use my HalloRotor parallel-port rotor interface with a new PC that doesn't have a parallel port. Has anybody had success using a parallel-to-USB converter with a parallel port rotor interface? In the past I used a parallel-to-USB converter and Windows device manager decided that it was a "USB printer", not LPT2. Is there a model of parallel-to-USB converter that Windows recognizes as a LPTx ? Wayne Estes W9AE Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: Antenna Observations/Question
Hi Rick, I too tried the eggbeaters and found them worthless. Also tried a commercial made quadrifilar rx from antenna.us. then... In the ARRL Satellite Handbook found the Moxon turnstile for the LEOs. Being a fan of Moxons, I have built both the tx and rx and am quite please with performance over the past antennas. Built all from pvc and brass tubing from the hobby shop. You should be able to build both for less than _+ $25.00 and your junk box. The article is on the ARRL site or maybe search internet (Moxon turnstile antenna) I think this will fill your requirements GL, Ted K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Richard Lawn Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 9:47 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Antenna Observations/Question I've been on the birds off an on for years. I have an M2 cir. polarized pair at home QTH and am looking into a more modest installation for a summer cottage. I've built the K5OE eggbeater imitations and founds them to be only fair.I could by M2 eggbeater pair but I'm trying to do this on less $. I also have an Arrow antenna which I've tried some with a HT with only fair results. Any other suggestions out there? Mount the Arrow more permanently but at a fixed elevation and use a simple rotor to change azimuth? How about a homebrewed quagi? Any suggestions appreciated. Rick W2JAZ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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: EM06/EM07/EM16/EM17
I am sorry if anyone was looking for me today. I am having some equipment problems and I am working on fixing them. I will try to be on some Sunday afternoon passes. 73, Tyler Nicholas K5TDN Sent from my iPhone On Jan 21, 2011, at 11:07 PM, Tyler Nicholas wrote: > Hello all, > > I will be at the four corners of EM06/EM07/EM16/EM17 tomorrow (1/22) > afternoon > starting around 2100z. I can only get to 2 grids at a time, so I think I > will > do EM06/EM07 and EM16/EM17. I will be in EM06 when I am not at the corner, > so > there's a possibility I will be on other sats this weekend. > > > Here are the passes that I can be on: > > EM06/EM07 > AO-51 21:30Z - 21:44Z > FO-29 21:54Z - 22:13Z (look for me around 435.870 +-10) > > EM16/EM17 > AO-51 23:08Z - 23:23Z > FO-29 23:39Z - 23:59Z > - > > 73, > Tyler Nicholas K5TDN > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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/8 EN90/EM99 Next Saturday (29th)
Hi All, Due to the fact that several stations that wanted either EN90 or EM99 or both did not get to work me last time since I went during the week, I have decided to make another trip out to the boundary next Saturday (29th) from about 1800z – 2030z. I plan to be on the following passes from this boundary: AO27 – 1817z AO27 – 1952z AO51 – 2012z This trip will be a little shorter than last time, but passes should be a little more productive since it will be on a weekend. I will have the D7 beaconing in between passes - http://aprs.fi/kd8ksn-9 I will only be running 5w, or 6-7w if it is plugged into the vehicle, so I may not be on the internet depending on were I am in relation to a digi. I will QSL everyone in the log as I did last time, so no need for a return card/SASE. I will post a reminder as the time gets closer. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: KB3QLK/P FM28 Delaware 1700z 1/30 - 1700z 1/31
I just realized that Saturday is the 29 and Sunday is the 30. So, the correct times/dates are 1700z January 29 - 1700z January 30. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 9:58 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] KB3QLK/P FM28 Delaware 1700z 1/30 - 1700z 1/31 Hi, Jamie, KB3QLK, will be doing a demo(s) for his club during Winter Field Day this Saturday-Sunday (30-31). He will be operating the birds using his personal call before the event, then he will be using the club’s call, KB3BHL, during the event. This will be a good opportunity for any stations (especially the western stations) to work DE for WAS. Good luck with the QSOs! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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] M2 44 el CP antenna available
Hi All, Its been quite a while since Ive posted here Ive been lurking again for the last few weeks. hope all is well for you... In the early 90's I purchased a M2 440 CP antenna from a neighbor using it for AO-10. I was planning to use it with AO-40... well that didnt happen... If anyone is interested in purchasing this antenna it is available. It has been in the barn all these years and I realize I probably wont get to setting it up. I would really like to see someone get the intended use out of it. It is about 20 feet long currently in 2 ~10ft. pieces. I thought it was a 44 element I see M2 does 42 element now.. so Id have to check. Somewhere I have the paperwork on it but I cant guarantee I can find it. It is set up I think for RHCP but you could change that ... it does not have the remote switching capability. You would have to do it manually or get a switch to do it from the shack. Incidentally, I have a bunch of other stuff as well... like silver N connectors etc... and other stuff as well. Although my Kenpro az/el and FT-736 2M, 220, 440, 1.2 is long gone I do have some other stuff that can go. If someone is interested, I will be glad to take detailed pictures and email them. I really am not interested in disassembling the antenna so I hope it could be pickup only but I can look at it and see if I can get it down to 4 x 5 ft sections (I think it will) but I would not want to remove each element as if you are familiar with these Im sure you can understand, I am near Syracuse, NY USA. 73's, Chris KC2BBU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: VUCC QSO costs
Bruce is the best, and very timely...appreciate all that he does in working as a volunteer card checker and awards manager for Amsat... John W6ZKH From: Bruce Paige To: Zachary Beougher ; John Neeley ; Rick - WA4NVM ; Jeff Yanko ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sat, January 22, 2011 7:58:40 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: VUCC QSO costs no, if you take or send your cards to an arrl awards manager (i am one for vucc, was and 5bwas), you do not pay anything other than a check to the arrl for the cost of your award plus the postage to return your cards to you (if you did not take them in person). we are not allowed to accept any fee for checking cards, we volunteer to do this for other hams. i became an awards manager long ago when there was none in houston and i had to send my cards to san antonio. i have checked many a card since then. 73...bruce From: Zachary Beougher To: John Neeley ; Rick - WA4NVM ; Jeff Yanko ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sat, January 22, 2011 8:38:51 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: VUCC QSO costs Do you need to pay the card checker the $.20/QSO, or is that only if you send them directly to ARRL?? I agree with Rick - the wording is not very clear. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: John Neeley Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 9:07 AM To: Rick - WA4NVM ; Jeff Yanko ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: VUCC QSO costs Sounds like to me all the better to find a Card Checker in your area before sending anything to ARRL. Save on postage, etc. Hopefully the Card Checker wont want his cut too now? Sign of the times, it looks like to me... John W6ZKH #37184 From: Rick - WA4NVM To: Jeff Yanko ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sat, January 22, 2011 4:54:02 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: VUCC QSO costs Hi Jeff and the BB, I just found both applications on the ARRL website. (the old form, date 2009, and the new form, date Jan. 2011) see following website: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Awards/VUCC%20App%202011.pdf It looks like instead of a flat $10 fee, they now have gone to multiple fees for postage, the application and number of contacts. If I'm comprehending this correctly, if you apply for additional VUCC sticker, in the US and a ARRL member, and turn in 60 cards, it would cost you the following: $1 postage, $7 application fee, and $.20 x 60 = $12 for a total of $20.00 Is this correct? I welcome all replies, if not. 73 all, Rick WA4NVM > Hi all, > > I was just looking over the VUCC award application and noticed that they > now > charge 20 cents per QSO. Is this fee only applicable if cards are sent to > HQ for submission or in general even if you take them to a card checker? > Thanks in advance! > > > 73, > > Jeff WB3JFS > > > > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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-BB@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-BB@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-BB@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] Echoes of Apollo Call for Student Investigators & Adult Engineering Mentors
I received this request too late to include in this week's ANS-023 bulletins so I'm forwarding the message to the amsat-bb to help get the word out. Please send your replies directly to Pat: apollo...@gmail.com -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9...@amsat.org Editor, AMSAT News Service Echoes of Apollo Call for Student Investigators & Adult Engineering Mentors Pat Barthelow, AA6EG of the Echoes of Apollo Project (the folks who brought us the 70cm Arecibo EME activity) is working with kids on the Google Science Fair. The students and adult mentors have devised a simple experiment to measure the distance to the moon using Moon Bounce. Pat has several EME stations committed and is looking for more tech- nical support. He is also looking for additional young Co-Primary Investigators (Age 13-18) to participate. Time is of the essence. Reply directly to: apollo...@gmail.com Pat says the students will develop the experiment, lead, analyze. Adults are needed to nurture, guide, mentor with these goals in mind: + Key a CW transmission or alternatively, send an audio impulse via microphone to EME TX. + Starting the time clock on the impulse transmission whether Audio "Clack" or CW key. + Recording for Science Fair presentation, using Multimedia video/audio eqiupment in the Moon bounce Station. + Stopping the clock when the audio/RF does RT to moon (~2.5 Seconds) and returns, and is demodulated by Moon bounce RX and presented at Audio speaker terminals. + Pre-measure station delays in TX and RX to develop a constant for internal equipment delays. + Measuring the EME interval as closely as possible, with simple equipment, say, to millseconds. Probably take the Multimedia video/ audio to a Video editor, to measure delay, digitally. + Compare distance to the moon in the NASA, or US Naval Observatory databases for their actual distance to moon, at the moment of the experiment. + Student analyzes for errors, error sources, discusses return signal distortion, due to doppler, Libration, pulse stretching, due to spherical moon, etc. + Student suggests follow up experiment, to minimize measurement errors, or assuming more sophisticated equipment became available. QUESTION: For an analog RX to audio output, what would be the best way be to measure the internal propagation delay in an [Analog, Digi- tal] receiver, from the time of arrival of the RF at the Antenna con- nector to demodulated output [Analog, Digital] at the speaker, or computer screen. For analog receivers, is the internal RX propagation delay, in order of: microseconds? Milliseconds? For Digital receivers? Best Regards, Pat Barthelow, Echoes of Apollo apollo...@gmail.com ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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] Antenna Observations/Question
I've been on the birds off an on for years. I have an M2 cir. polarized pair at home QTH and am looking into a more modest installation for a summer cottage. I've built the K5OE eggbeater imitations and founds them to be only fair.I could by M2 eggbeater pair but I'm trying to do this on less $. I also have an Arrow antenna which I've tried some with a HT with only fair results. Any other suggestions out there? Mount the Arrow more permanently but at a fixed elevation and use a simple rotor to change azimuth? How about a homebrewed quagi? Any suggestions appreciated. Rick W2JAZ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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] Delfi-C3 1000 days in orbit
Hi All, Today is the 1000th day in orbit for Delfi-C3. The downlink is still ok and telemetry shows no big degradations. This means Delfi-C3 is still in good health. Apart from the problems with the transponder and some occasional resets and lockups, scientific data is still being received. Also, this data is still forwarded by radio amateurs to our server. Once again our big thanks for receiving Delfi-C3 and your continued support of the project. 73 On behalf of the Delfi-C3 team Wouter Weggelaar PA3WEG ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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] Fw: UPDATE: DELFI C3 Close Approach
For your observation and information.. 73- Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com http://www.qrz.com/db/WB2OQQ? > > The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has updated a > predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 28811. > > Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) > Secondary Object: SCC# 28811 > Time of Closest Approach: 24 JAN 2011 13:39 UTC > > Overall miss distance: 339 meters > Radial (dU) miss distance: -117 meters > In-Track (dV) miss distance: 309 meters > Cross-track (dW) miss distance: 82 meters > > Primary Radial Error (U): 10 meters > Primary In-track Error (V): 98 meters > Primary Cross-track Error (W): 7 meters > > Secondary Radial Error (U): 10 meters > Secondary In-track Error (V): 62 meters > Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 4 meters > > ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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] Offtopic: Daiwa NS663PA Schematics
Hi, Thanks for reading. I had to replace a LM358 in a Daiwa NS663PA SWR/power meter and now I have to align the pep circuit. Is there someone that can send me a copy of the schematics or maybe the alignment method? 73 Jan PE0SAT ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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] AMSAT-BB Rotor Interface Yaesu 5500 Digest, Vol 6, Issue 45
Hi Bill, I am using the LVB tracker with the G-5500 and controlling them with the SatPC-32 software. My experience with this system has been very pleasing, straight forward and plug & play. The documentation for the LVB is excellent and the same is true for SatPC-32. Setting the calibration between the LVB and the G-5500 was a snap, with very easy to follow instructions. Supporting AMSAT by purchasing the LVB is icing on the cake. My 2 cents. Best wishes, LOUIS, KD5GM in EL29kq CW, The original digital mode AMSAT #37061: FIST #3606 >>> Message: 18 >>> Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 10:20:10 -0500 >>> From: "Bill Gillenwater" >>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Rotor Interface Yaesu 5500 >>> To: "AmsatBBS" >>> Message-ID: <5E846EAFD8F649CCAAB7FD2B51A8@billpc> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >>> >>> OK, a newbee question about interfacing rotors. I have a Yaesu 5500 >>> and I run PCSat32. What do I need between the rotor and the >>> computer? I would like a few options. Do I need the Yaesu 232 >>> interface box or will a generic box do the job. If a generic box >>> will work, which are the best for satellite work with PCSat32? >>> >>> Tnx 73 Bill K3SV >> >> ___ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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: oscar 11
Hi Jerry, As others have said, it's not packet, but simple ASCII. You can decode it with MIXW or with hardware decoders. See my website for full details. Look at the latest report, which includes info to get you started. HTH 73 CliveG3CWV On 22/01/2011 16:50, jerry wrote: > I attached an m wav recording of Oscar 11 on the morning pass . This is what > I usually hear on a good pass . Is there > packet signal in there ? I've tried psk and afsk but never get a print ? > > Thanks > Jerry WB5LHD > > > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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: VUCC QSO costs
Hi Rick, That's the way I'm interpreting it as well. For me, my fees would add up to nearly $50 for my initial application. 73, Jeff WB3JFS - Original Message - From: "Rick - WA4NVM" To: "Jeff Yanko" ; Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 4:54 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] VUCC QSO costs > > > Hi Jeff and the BB, > > I just found both applications on the ARRL website. (the old form, date > 2009, > and the new form, date Jan. 2011) see following website: > > http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Awards/VUCC%20App%202011.pdf > > It looks like instead of a flat $10 fee, they now have gone to multiple > fees > for postage, the application and number of contacts. If I'm > comprehending > this correctly, if you apply for additional VUCC sticker, in the US and a > ARRL > member, and turn in 60 cards, it would cost you the following: > > $1 postage, $7 application fee, and $.20 x 60 = $12 for a total of $20.00 > > Is this correct? I welcome all replies, if not. > > 73 all, > > Rick WA4NVM > > >> Hi all, >> >> I was just looking over the VUCC award application and noticed that they >> now >> charge 20 cents per QSO. Is this fee only applicable if cards are sent >> to >> HQ for submission or in general even if you take them to a card checker? >> Thanks in advance! >> >> >> 73, >> >> Jeff WB3JFS >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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: SatPC32 Cat doppler problem
Richard, on my website www.dk1tb.de, English page "Downloads, sect. 6, you will find detailed instructions about how to add new satellites to SatPC32. See also the FAQs file on that page and the tutorial by Wayne Estes, W9AE, that can be downloaded here: http://www.dk1tb.de/W9AE_Tutorial.htm 73s, Erich, DK1TB - Original Message - From: "Richard Ferryman" To: Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 10:02 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Cat doppler problem >I find SatPC32 is failing to read doppler information for some satellites >although the doppler.sqf entry seems correct. The CAT window show no CAT >data and the 'Data Line' at the bottom shows the last line of doppler.sqf. >Any ideas? > Thanks de Dick G4BBH > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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: SatPC32 Cat doppler problem
Richard, That usually happens when the name of the satellite in the DOPPLER.SQF file does not EXACTLY match the name of the satellite in the source of Doppler information. For instance "AO-51" vice "ECHO (AO-51)." The Keps distributed by AMSAT all use the standard designations, but many of the other sources have other information in the name line. One way to solve this is to look at the AMSATNAMES.TXT file in the Auxiliary Files section of Help, "?." It allows SATPC32 to identify the satellites from their official designations and use the common name. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Richard Ferryman Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 3:03 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Cat doppler problem I find SatPC32 is failing to read doppler information for some satellites although the doppler.sqf entry seems correct. The CAT window show no CAT data and the 'Data Line' at the bottom shows the last line of doppler.sqf. Any ideas? Thanks de Dick G4BBH ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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] SatPC32 Cat doppler problem
I find SatPC32 is failing to read doppler information for some satellites although the doppler.sqf entry seems correct. The CAT window show no CAT data and the 'Data Line' at the bottom shows the last line of doppler.sqf. Any ideas? Thanks de Dick G4BBH ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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
