[amsat-bb] Re: Enterprise launch
Thanks for the MANY reminders. ;-). It is endeavor. I only wish we were launching an FTL capable enterprise! On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 12:50 PM, Robert McGwier wrote: > SCRUBBED for Friday ___ 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: XF2P EM11??
The information is false, the operation was canceled and can not activate XF2P, now the team is working from Riachuelo,Veracruz, operating several HF and satellite with their personal calls. XF2P will not air, if something is in cluster is a pirate. Dave XE3DX -Mensaje original- From: John Papay Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 8:01 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] XF2P EM11?? The DX Cluster has a spot for XF2P saying that the operation was cancelled due to bad weather. Can anyone provide any information about this? 73, John K8YSE ___ 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: XF2P EM11??
The operation was cancelled, however be aware that XE1AY will be conducting satellite operations from rare grids nearby. 73 de XE2RV @ DM41mh -Original Message- From: John Papay Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:01:56 To: Subject: [amsat-bb] XF2P EM11?? The DX Cluster has a spot for XF2P saying that the operation was cancelled due to bad weather. Can anyone provide any information about this? 73, John K8YSE ___ 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: XF2P EM11??
John, This was on their QRZ page. Today we have received the information from Harbor Master officer, that all navigation is closed, by bad weather, in Tuxpan, and inclusive in Tamiahua, Veracruz. We are very sorry about that. But, all the team, will be operating from Riachuelos Veracruz, Everyone will going to use his home call. Weather has his own rules. weather never knows. Team's Members Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Apr 29, 2011 10:06 PM, "John Papay" wrote: > The DX Cluster has a spot for XF2P saying that > the operation was cancelled due to bad weather. > Can anyone provide any information about this? > > 73, > John K8YSE > > ___ > 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] XF2P EM11??
The DX Cluster has a spot for XF2P saying that the operation was cancelled due to bad weather. Can anyone provide any information about this? 73, John K8YSE ___ 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: New Sat Operators
AO27 was nice this afternoon also. A couple of Mexician stations on (one in EL10) and a few US stations, but no overcrowding. 73s John AA5JG - Original Message - From: "KM9U" To: Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 8:52 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New Sat Operators > I'm often on the early morning passes of SO-50 and there are many times > that > I call CQ for the entire pass and don't hear any other stations. Not ALL > of > them are crowded ALL of the time. We shouldn't try to discourage > newcomers...someday they might join AMSAT and donate money for P3E! > > Chuck, KM9U > > - Original Message - > From: "Clint Bradford" > To: > Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 15:54 > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New Sat Operators > > ... gud luck FM birds are very over crowded. SSB birds would be alot better I hope you told them what to expect ... >> >> I live in the most populous region of the U.S.' most populous state, and >> have never had a problem demo'ing in front of audiences. >> >> Of course it is busy on the "prime time" passes. That's why they exist - >> for us to use them. >> >> I hope your comment was just tongue-in-cheek ... (grin) >> >> Clint, K6LCS >> http://www.work-sat.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 > > ___ > 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: New Sat Operators
I'm often on the early morning passes of SO-50 and there are many times that I call CQ for the entire pass and don't hear any other stations. Not ALL of them are crowded ALL of the time. We shouldn't try to discourage newcomers...someday they might join AMSAT and donate money for P3E! Chuck, KM9U - Original Message - From: "Clint Bradford" To: Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 15:54 Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New Sat Operators >>> ... gud luck FM birds are very over crowded. SSB birds would be alot >>> better I hope you told them what to expect ... > > I live in the most populous region of the U.S.' most populous state, and > have never had a problem demo'ing in front of audiences. > > Of course it is busy on the "prime time" passes. That's why they exist - > for us to use them. > > I hope your comment was just tongue-in-cheek ... (grin) > > Clint, K6LCS > http://www.work-sat.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 ___ 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] Atrix or Iphone4
OK, time to upgrade is finally here. What's the best choice for 3rd party apps on these with a focus on ham stuff? I do sats and wx mainly ___ 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: Icom D-Star
On 4/29/2011 3:23 AM, don wrote: > Hi Greg, > Sorry to say this, but your analogy to "just another component" is > plain wrong. The vocoder cannot be replaced by another generic component as > far as I can ascertain. I cant' even find the algorithms that would allow me > to program a DSPIC or fpga at home in my meager lab to perform any of the > functions in the codec. I am not suggesting that you create your own version of that codec Don. I am suggesting that you can put this codec into a design to make it work with D-Star now. Later, if another codec becomes popular, if you've done the design right, you could plug in another codec that would change the form of the coded data and recognize that form for decoding and presto, you swap in the new codec and you don't have to worry about being dependent on D-Star. In a sense, this is exactly the thing that the FM-USB-LSB-Digital knob does on your existing multi-mode rig. You just have to think about D-Star as a mode, and not as a "rig" or a "standard" and move on to experimenting with what you can master instead of only what you can "make". Gregg Wonderly W5GGW ___ 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: New Sat Operators
>> ... gud luck FM birds are very over crowded. SSB birds would be alot better >> I hope you told them what to expect ... I live in the most populous region of the U.S.' most populous state, and have never had a problem demo'ing in front of audiences. Of course it is busy on the "prime time" passes. That's why they exist - for us to use them. I hope your comment was just tongue-in-cheek ... (grin) Clint, K6LCS http://www.work-sat.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] Hectors QSL card
Received my Hector card today, thanks John, and will send mine to him asap. Marvin K5MLT ___ 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 Active Tomorrow (4/30) for Boy Scout Demo
Clarifications: We will only be on one, MAYBE two of the JOTA frequencies at a time. There are going to be around 200 scouts, not 400-500. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 9:25 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] KD8KSN Active Tomorrow (4/30) for Boy Scout Demo Hi All, I have been asked to do a few satellite demos for some Boy Scouts tomorrow afternoon on Horn’s Hill, Newark Ohio. The location sits about 400-500’ above the rest of the terrain which is great for low passes, but there are several trees to contend with. It would be great if a few people could call so the scouts could hear a typical exchange, and it would be really great if whoever calls could give their state as well. Here are the passes I plan to be on: AO2730/1817z50* AO5130/1942z15* Maybe... AO2730/1957z19* I will be operating with my usual call, or I might be operating using W8CBF. Grid will still be EN80. We will also be on HF: JOTA Scout Frequencies > > Band > > 80-meter > 3.940 MHz > > 40-meter > 7.190 MHz > > 20-meter > 14.290 MHz > > 10-meter > 28.390 MHz Sorry I can't provide more details about the event. I believe there were a few organizational issues. The passes and HF ops will be dependent on who all shows up, band conditions and weather. There are supposedly 400-500 scouts that will be coming through. If you would like a card, send me the QSO details and I will send you one - no return necessary. 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] Enterprise launch
SCRUBBED for Friday ___ 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: New Sat operators
Make sure to tell them that 100 other people will all be on the same freq also and try not to double with someone, LOL. gud luck FM birds are very over crowded. SSB birds would be alot better I hope you told them what to expect WA4HFN Damon - Original Message - From: saguaroas...@cox.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 12:31:39 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] New Sat operators All, A few weeks back, my radio club, The Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club (www.w7tbc.org) held an antenna building session where several members built satellite antennas from Kent Britain, WA5VJB, plans. Tomorrow is our Spring picnic and I'm planning on getting a few of the folks who built this antenna on the birds. Hopefully I'll have a few new voices on the following passes: AO-27 1957UT AO-27 2136UT AO-51 2258UT So if you hear a new call from DM33, help them get their first satellite QSO. Not sure how many will be there, but here are a few calls you may hear: AE7GM WA6AYS KF7MLX KE7VOU You can see some pictures from the build session on the club web site (see the link above) Thanks in advance 73 de Rick K7TEJ ___ 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] New Sat operators
All, A few weeks back, my radio club, The Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club (www.w7tbc.org) held an antenna building session where several members built satellite antennas from Kent Britain, WA5VJB, plans. Tomorrow is our Spring picnic and I'm planning on getting a few of the folks who built this antenna on the birds. Hopefully I'll have a few new voices on the following passes: AO-27 1957UT AO-27 2136UT AO-51 2258UT So if you hear a new call from DM33, help them get their first satellite QSO. Not sure how many will be there, but here are a few calls you may hear: AE7GM WA6AYS KF7MLX KE7VOU You can see some pictures from the build session on the club web site (see the link above) Thanks in advance 73 de Rick K7TEJ ___ 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: field day
i have not been able to get the rules for field day placed on the web page. i have tried for several months now. they are posted on my website at doc file http://www.amsatnet.com/2011fd.doc pdf file http://www.amsatnet.com/2011fd.pdf 73...bruce From: Bob- W7LRD To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Fri, April 29, 2011 11:32:23 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] field day Hello all Is there a field day "plan" for this year? I'm the satellite guy for my group this year and I have not heard anything. 73 Bob W7LRD ___ 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] Shuttle Delayed
Launch delayed until at least Sunday. Clint ___ 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] field day
Hello all Is there a field day "plan" for this year? I'm the satellite guy for my group this year and I have not heard anything. 73 Bob W7LRD ___ 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 sale
The Sequencers and Pre Amps Sold Thanks for all inquirers Gerry VE4GTB ___ 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] PayPal Widget Issue Resolved
Thanks to Yanko, NX9G, for his help with the PayPal widget. He was able to get it up and working last night. Thanks for the responses! Zack KD8KSN http://kd8ksn.blogspot.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] Re: Hand Help Portable operation
-Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher To: John ; amsat-bb Sent: Fri, Apr 29, 2011 10:33 am Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Hand Help Portable operation I use a "Y" adapter with my FT-590. One side of the Y goes to my earphones .. the other side goes to my digital recorder. Works great. 73, Gary -K8KFJ- Sat VUCC #125 I yse I UUysjsjsjsj > Just set your phone or recorder near you, and then you can go I use > back after the pass and log. No hassle whatsoever. ___ 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] /MM in Gulf of Mexico
Y'all might want to listen for some /MM stations in the Gulf on the FM birds starting today. Go easy on them, as they are new to satellite, and operating with omnis most likely. Their route is St.Pete to Cancun, and back. I'm not sure of their calls, so just keep an ear out. 73, Drew KO4MA ___ 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: Hand Help Portable operation
Duh!! I bought mine with the duplexor installed so it had the foam handle on the end of the boom. That's why I didn't see it. Pulled the foam handle off and there it was, as you described. Now to pull the screw on the tri-pod and replace it with a "just long enough" replacement. Thanks for clearing the fog!!! - Original Message - From: "Zachary Beougher" To: "John" ; Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Hand Help Portable operation > Hi John, > > The Arrow actually come predrilled with 1/4" holes on all four sides. > This should fit all standard tripods. To switch polarization using a > tripod, you will need to have a tripod that not only enables you to > move the antenna (or camera) forward and backward (up/down) as most > tripods do, but you will also need one that pivots > vertically/horizontally. Not all camera tripods do this - it will > depend on what type you have. > >> Not going to worry about logging until I get >> comfortable enough receiving. > > You should look into using a recorder (your phone might even have > one!). Even for the experienced handheld beam user it is a challenge > to log while doing a pass. Just set your phone or recorder near you, > and then you can go back after the pass and log. No hassle > whatsoever. > > 73! > > Zack > KD8KSN > > -Original Message- > From: John > Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 9:52 AM > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Hand Help Portable operation > > OK, I finally received the ARROW satellite antenna. I believe I have > all > necessary to make AO-51 contacts (any maybe SO-50) while I am camping > in > the Motorhome. I have a Yaesu FT-470 with Speaker Mic, the Arrow > antenna > and I approprated the camera tri-pod from my bride. Not going to worry > about logging until I get comfortable enough receiving. > > I seem to remember someone mentioning they used the tripod top plate > to > change polarity. How was that done? Do I need to poke a hole thru my > New > Arrow to attach it to the tripod? Anyone out there BTDT (been there, > done that)? > > Thanks > > NS1Z / EL99bf > John Wilcox > Silver Springs, FL > > ___ > 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: Hand Help Portable operation
Hi John, The Arrow actually come predrilled with 1/4" holes on all four sides. This should fit all standard tripods. To switch polarization using a tripod, you will need to have a tripod that not only enables you to move the antenna (or camera) forward and backward (up/down) as most tripods do, but you will also need one that pivots vertically/horizontally. Not all camera tripods do this - it will depend on what type you have. > Not going to worry about logging until I get > comfortable enough receiving. You should look into using a recorder (your phone might even have one!). Even for the experienced handheld beam user it is a challenge to log while doing a pass. Just set your phone or recorder near you, and then you can go back after the pass and log. No hassle whatsoever. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: John Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 9:52 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Hand Help Portable operation OK, I finally received the ARROW satellite antenna. I believe I have all necessary to make AO-51 contacts (any maybe SO-50) while I am camping in the Motorhome. I have a Yaesu FT-470 with Speaker Mic, the Arrow antenna and I approprated the camera tri-pod from my bride. Not going to worry about logging until I get comfortable enough receiving. I seem to remember someone mentioning they used the tripod top plate to change polarity. How was that done? Do I need to poke a hole thru my New Arrow to attach it to the tripod? Anyone out there BTDT (been there, done that)? Thanks NS1Z / EL99bf John Wilcox Silver Springs, FL ___ 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: Hand Help Portable operation
There should already be a 1/4-20 threaded hole in the Arrow boom for tripod mounting. Most (better) camera tripod top plates can be "tipped" up from horizontal to vertical, and that's how you change the polarity of the Arrow, same as you would by rotating the boom if you were hand-holding it. George, KA3HSW - Original Message > From: John > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Sent: Fri, April 29, 2011 8:52:22 AM > Subject: [amsat-bb] Hand Help Portable operation > > OK, I finally received the ARROW satellite antenna. I believe I have all > necessary to make AO-51 contacts (any maybe SO-50) while I am camping in > the Motorhome. I have a Yaesu FT-470 with Speaker Mic, the Arrow antenna > and I approprated the camera tri-pod from my bride. Not going to worry > about logging until I get comfortable enough receiving. > > I seem to remember someone mentioning they used the tripod top plate to > change polarity. How was that done? Do I need to poke a hole thru my New > Arrow to attach it to the tripod? Anyone out there BTDT (been there, > done that)? > > Thanks > > NS1Z / EL99bf > John Wilcox > Silver Springs, FL * Open in Google Docs Viewer * Open link in new tab * Open link in new window * Open link in new incognito window * * Download file * Copy link address * Edit PDF File on PDFescape.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] Hand Help Portable operation
OK, I finally received the ARROW satellite antenna. I believe I have all necessary to make AO-51 contacts (any maybe SO-50) while I am camping in the Motorhome. I have a Yaesu FT-470 with Speaker Mic, the Arrow antenna and I approprated the camera tri-pod from my bride. Not going to worry about logging until I get comfortable enough receiving. I seem to remember someone mentioning they used the tripod top plate to change polarity. How was that done? Do I need to poke a hole thru my New Arrow to attach it to the tripod? Anyone out there BTDT (been there, done that)? Thanks NS1Z / EL99bf John Wilcox Silver Springs, FL ___ 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 Active Tomorrow (4/30) for Boy Scout Demo
Hi All, I have been asked to do a few satellite demos for some Boy Scouts tomorrow afternoon on Horn’s Hill, Newark Ohio. The location sits about 400-500’ above the rest of the terrain which is great for low passes, but there are several trees to contend with. It would be great if a few people could call so the scouts could hear a typical exchange, and it would be really great if whoever calls could give their state as well. Here are the passes I plan to be on: AO2730/1817z50* AO5130/1942z15* Maybe... AO2730/1957z19* I will be operating with my usual call, or I might be operating using W8CBF. Grid will still be EN80. We will also be on HF: JOTA Scout Frequencies > > Band > > 80-meter > 3.940 MHz > > 40-meter > 7.190 MHz > > 20-meter > 14.290 MHz > > 10-meter > 28.390 MHz Sorry I can't provide more details about the event. I believe there were a few organizational issues. The passes and HF ops will be dependent on who all shows up, band conditions and weather. There are supposedly 400-500 scouts that will be coming through. If you would like a card, send me the QSO details and I will send you one - no return necessary. 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] Hector
Just checking, got Hector's card also, his mailing address is good correct? Be at my brothers this weekend, looking forward to workin everyone. 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: MMDS Downconv Information
Hi John and Dom, thanks for the most apreciated informations and links , now i'm trying to desolder the connectors and reverse the pcb to remove xtal.. Keep in touch Giulio AB2VY Toms River NJ 08757 -Original Message- From: jmfranke To: jmfranke ; i8cvs ; Amsat - BBs ; Giulio P. AOL Sent: Fri, Apr 29, 2011 4:21 am Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: MMDS Downconv Information Or try: http://www.cqham.ru/image2/cal-amp-dc_big.gif John WA4WDL -- From: "jmfranke" Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 10:10 PM To: "i8cvs" ; "Amsat - BBs" ; "Giulio P. AOL" Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: MMDS Downconv Information > Start at: > > http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&u=http://www.cqham.ru/ao40_equip.htm&ei=mrGkTJHfOJDSsAO6ypT-Dg&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=9&ved=0CDwQ7gEwCDgK&prev=/search%3Fq%3DCalamp%2B31732%26start%3D10%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26prmd%3Div > > > John WA4WDL > > -- > From: "i8cvs" > Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 7:29 PM > To: "Amsat - BBs" ; "Giulio P. AOL" > > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: MMDS Downconv Information > >> - Original Message - >> From: "Giulio P. AOL" >> To: >> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 12:10 AM >> Subject: [amsat-bb] MMDS Downconv Information >>> >>> Hi Guys, i have a couple of California Amplifier Part. 130015 and >>> 13001, >> does anyone have some info's on how > to modify the internal IF (2278 >> Mhz) >> to a new value below 2000 Mhz? >>> Thanks >>> >>> Giulio AB2VY >>> Toms River NJ 08756 >> >> Hi Giulio, AB2VY >> >> The friend Al, W8KHP >> >> w8...@amsat.org or tok...@myranch.com >> >> was recently looking for the same information, see belowe. >> >> http://www.mail-archive.com/amsat-bb@amsat.org/msg13048.html >> >> He probably already found what you need. >> >> 73" de >> >> i8CVS Domenico >> >> ___ >> 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] Re: Icom D-Star
Hi Greg, Sorry to say this, but your analogy to "just another component" is plain wrong. The vocoder cannot be replaced by another generic component as far as I can ascertain. I cant' even find the algorithms that would allow me to program a DSPIC or fpga at home in my meager lab to perform any of the functions in the codec. If they are available (I have searched the US patent office records and came up with nothing of substance) please point me to the information that I could use to produce my own version for "one off, private use, that a competent artisan could make" from the patent office application. Taken from your own patent office's requirements for a patent to be granted. I'm certainly not against using modern technology in ham radio, but if it is to be used, all aspects of the technology should be on public display, so any one "could": 1: Understand how the technology worked 2: Attempt to build something or code something that would enable them to communicate using the technique. 3: Advance the "art" by understanding and may be even using the latest techniques. I have no problems with the use of "digital" systems on the ham bands, I use FLDIGI for receiving all sorts of signals, and have modified the open source code (waterfall) for a totally different interest. I could do this because the information was freely available. On another, probably more contentious, issue that you raised you mentioned that of operating systems! and choices. As you so correctly pointed out most people don't care, and probably wouldn't even know what system was giving them their internet access or email or poetry writing ability or photo sharing or. Isn't ham radio a little different? Are we not interested in the nuances of the closed source versus open source systems that we may choose to use? I certainly know where my interest is, and it is most certainly not in closed source systems. Want to know a recent reason why closed source software is a REALLY,REALLY bad idea? Try Googling Stuxnet and then follow the leads from there. Really scary, if you live in a country that uses an internet based control system...USA,GB, France, Italy, Germany,etc Open source, or at least scrutiny would have identified the stupidity of global passwords and non changing access passwords! Another point that you inferred (and I could be wrong here) that we should accept and use commercial systems (DSTAR?) because they are available and are being pushed (hard) by oneONE ONLY... manufacturer , well I don't subscribe to that mindset. I fully understand that JARL instigated this system for their own reasons, but I fail to see why the rest of the world should be captive to a system that has to use closed source components to function. Which is where we started I think. Cheers and (open source wishes!) Don ZL1THO. ___ 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
