[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Uplinmk
>> ... Well ok, then what is the answer? I live in the most populous region of the US' most populous state. I mention that because if any region on the planet has the potential for on-the-air abuse and mis-use, then this is it. I can count on one hand the number of times I have NOT been able to make a contact on a pass of AO-51 the past few few years. In front of audience after audience - over fifty demos the past couple of years - plus personal contacts. Are there examples of "poor" ops? Absolutely. But I see those as opportunities to educate. Many an email has been sent to a newbie I have heard on the air. But NEVER to degrade or chide - but to educate. I only casually listened to the pass that caused this thread and change of uplink frequency. I guess I will re-listen, without office distractions, and see if I am as "struck" as others were with gross mis-use of the service. Clint Bradford, K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com 909-241-7666 ___ 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: AO-51 Uplink Changhe
>>>*I cannot think of a worse idea.* ** Well ok, then what is the answer? AO-51 used to be fun to work, but with the high power stations, jammers, and everyone talking over everyone else, it's no longer fun. With the frequency change this evenings pass was very enjoyable. Jim Adams - K0BAM Ridgway, Colorado ** * * ___ 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] ND9M/MM Op Sked: FL04 Update
The Gulf Stream is pushing us a bit faster now. We'll be crossing into FL04 sooner than expected, around 28/2250Z. The upcoming AO7 pass that starts locally at 28/2248Z looks to be the only available window for this grid before we exit into FL05 about an hour later. 73, Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC ___ 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] ND9M/MM Op Sked: 28 March - Update
We've got one more full day of sailing before we arrive in Jacksonville, but there are a few good grids in the FL field still left. My op sked for tonight and tomorrow is below. I fully expect to get on while we're in FL07, but we'll be in that grid during the work day so I don't know what pass(es) that'll be. We'll be in FL04 for only an hour or so tonight as we turn north near where the Florida Keys meet the mainland. Fortunately there are a couple passes (VO52 and SO67) that occur as we enter and depart the grid, so I should be able to put FL04 into a few logs at least. AO51 - 28/2132Z - EL94 FO29 - 28/2203Z - EL94 AO7 - 28/2246Z - EL94 VO52 - 29/0033Z - EL94 or FL04 SO67 - 29/0133Z - FL04 or probably FL05 VO52 - 29/0207Z - FL04 or probably FL05 FO29 - 29/0950Z - FL06 AO51 - 29/1128Z - FL06 AO51 - 29/2053Z - FL08 FO29 - 29/2107Z - FL08 AO51 - 29/2234Z - FL08 FO29 - 29/2253Z - FL08 AO7 - 29/2341Z - FL08 or EL98 VO52 - 30/0050Z - EL98 SO67 - 30/0114Z - EL98 I'll update tomorrow as needed. 73, Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC Grid EL94 ___ 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: AO-51 uplink
(flameproof suit ON)
(soapbox mode ON)
While we're on the subject of FM satellite operating etiquette...
Field Day isn't far off, and perhaps it's not too early to start reminding
people that the "one contact per FM satellite" rule means just that:
ONE contact.
Not "only one LOGGED contact"...
ONE. CONTACT. PERIOD.
The rule was intended to provide more opportunities for stations to make a FD
contact by getting those who had already made one OFF the birds to make room
for
someone else. The big guns who camp out on the FM sats "handing out" contacts
("but I only logged one...") fail to realize that every contact they give out
deprives another station of THEIR opportunity to make a contact. Two NEW
stations could have made contact for every ONE contact "handed out" by the big
gun.
To put it another way, there are only so many QSO "slots" available per pass,
and you're using someone else's slot.
(soapbox mode OFF)
George, KA3HSW
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[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Uplink Change
>> ... Maybe that's the answer, changing the uplink frequency at random and >> posting that change here ... I cannot think of a worse idea. The "best available information" should ALWAYS be on the Control Ops pages - the only pages that are maintained by those who are in control of the satellites. Start eliminating operations by posting changes only here ... or some other private or semi-private clique ... and you undermine what the FM satellites are supposed to be all about. Clint Bradford, K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com 909-241-7666 ___ 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: SO-67 questions
Hi Dave, I think you got the answers from the other respondents - but I would like to add a few remarks: 1. The most important in my humble opinion - do not use the CTCSS tone. In my experience it breaks through on the downlink. That does not sound very good. 2. Use normal FM - not FM narrow - but adjust the mike gain so that your downlink audio sounds good. 3. Do not use high power (EIRP). It can give "funny" effects now and then. 4. I use 435.340 MHz for the downlink - but nominal frequency may be OK for you. Enjoy the 2 weeks of SO-67 active over the Americas. It has a LARGE downlink signal :-) 73 OZ1MY/Ib -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] På vegne af Dave Straube Sendt: 28. marts 2011 18:53 Til: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Emne: [amsat-bb] SO-67 questions Is SO-67 operating on the published frequencies (145.870/435.345) or does one of up/down need an adjustment? What is the meaning of "Use Narrow FM on the uplink" on the AMSAT detail page for SO-67? Not sure if I know of any such configuration on the Yaesu FT-847. Thanks - Dave N7LKL ___ 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: SO-67 questions
Dave, Look above the AF/RF gain knob. To the left of the FM/AM button. The one that says NAR. If you use a program such as SATPC32, use FMN rather than FM for the mode. Hope this helps. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Dave Straube Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 11:53 AM To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-67 questions Is SO-67 operating on the published frequencies (145.870/435.345) or does one of up/down need an adjustment? What is the meaning of "Use Narrow FM on the uplink" on the AMSAT detail page for SO-67? Not sure if I know of any such configuration on the Yaesu FT-847. Thanks - Dave N7LKL ___ 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: SO-67 questions
Here is the web page for SO-67 http://www.amsatsa.org.za/ I heard you this morning and myself and another op tried calling you your signal was weak but readable. Here's how I have my ht programmed: SO67 A2 435.355 dn 145.875 up SO67 A1 435.350 dn 145.875 up SO67 MID 435.345 dn 145.875 up SO67 L1 435.340 dn 145.875 up SO67 L2 435.335 dn 145. 875 up No tone and I don't use narrow fm. Hope this helps. Jim Adams - K0BAM Ridgway, Colorado ___ 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: AO-51 uplink
At 08:49 PM 3/27/2011 -0500, you wrote: >For those wondering, here's a recording of that pass from K8YSE's audio >archives: > > http://www.papays.com/sat/AO-51_25Mar2011_215604z.mp3 > > 73 > Glenn ROFL, Yep! That's your typical FM bird all right. A Circus. CQ Breaker! CQ Breaker! Let's Build More Ten-Four! Listening close, you can figure out why Drew had his little hissy-fit. Important FM operating note: When you hear Drew on the bird, let him pass his grid or he'll switch modes on you. Over & out. KB7ADL ___ 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] SO-67 questions
Is SO-67 operating on the published frequencies (145.870/435.345) or does one of up/down need an adjustment? What is the meaning of "Use Narrow FM on the uplink" on the AMSAT detail page for SO-67? Not sure if I know of any such configuration on the Yaesu FT-847. Thanks - Dave N7LKL ___ 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] ND9M/MM Op Sked: 28 March
Here's the list of planned ops for tonight and tomorrow. Although EL93 isn't listed with certainty below, I'm confident that I'll be able to get on at some point during the workday; we'll be in EL93 for about three to four hours in the late morning. I'll send out a note tomorrow when I know better. AO51 - 28/1028Z - EL83 FO29 - 28/1047Z - EL83 AO7 - 28/1159Z - EL83 or EL93 AO51 - 28/2132Z - EL94 FO29 - 28/2203Z - EL94 AO7 - 28/2246Z - EL94 SO67 - 29/0133Z - FL04 VO52 - 29/0207Z - FL04 or FL05 73, Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC ___ 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
