[amsat-bb] Re: 5,000th Contact
Bob What an awesome achievement ! PS - they have invented telephones, you dont have to rely on sats ;-) - Original Message - From: "Bob Herrell" To: Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 10:39 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] 5,000th Contact >I would like to thank Kerry, WC7V, for my 5,000th Satellite contact today. >We made the contact on FO-29 SSB. I have posted a video on YouTube if you >are interested. > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt6gM7K7Kv0 > > > Would also like to thank all the other hams that have made this possible. > Look forward to working you again soon. See ya on the birds! > > 73, > Bob Herrell > AJ5C > ___ > 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] Funnies
I put some of them on my QRZ look up thinga ma jig if anyone is interested. :) 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: ARISSAT update
Anybody have one of what? On 08-May-11 02:05, R Oler wrote: > > anyone have one? There must have been some telecons by now Robert G. Oler > WB5MZO > > ___ > 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 > -- Nigel A. Gunn, 1865 El Camino Drive, Xenia, OH 45385-1115, USA. tel +1 937 825 5032 Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF (was KC8NHF 9H3GN), e-mail ni...@ngunn.net www http://www.ngunn.net Member of ARRL, GQRP #11396, QRPARCI #11644, SOC #548, Flying Pigs QRP Club International #385, Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691, AMSAT-UK 0182, MKARS, ALC, GCARES, XWARN, EAA382. ___ 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: 5,000th Contact
Bob, Congrats and keep up the great interest into sats. I came back from a hamfest yesterday after showing our flag at an AMSAT table with several older AMSAT members telling their stories about satellite contacts on the HEO's. They are not presently members and I couldn't convince them to return to our ranks. They said they sold their satellite equipment as they are not around to make a contact when the satellites are overhead. One even said he can't get up at 2am anymore just to talk to the 2 guys on the satellite. Please go to hamfests and club meetings to gloat about your contacts and try and re-excite a new membership or twono memberships equals no new satellites. Thanks, Dee, NB2F -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Rich Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2011 11:21 PM To: Bob Herrell; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 5,000th Contact Bob What an awesome achievement ! PS - they have invented telephones, you dont have to rely on sats ;-) - Original Message - From: "Bob Herrell" To: Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 10:39 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] 5,000th Contact >I would like to thank Kerry, WC7V, for my 5,000th Satellite contact today. >We made the contact on FO-29 SSB. I have posted a video on YouTube if you >are interested. > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt6gM7K7Kv0 > > > Would also like to thank all the other hams that have made this possible. > Look forward to working you again soon. See ya on the birds! > > 73, > Bob Herrell > AJ5C > ___ > 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: Ben Stevenson, W2BXA (SK)
Ray, Sorry about your friend. I don't believe I have ever met him. I'm sure that he has seen me at one of the local hamfests but I speak to so many people passionate about satellites. This end of the hobby is unique and we miss anyone who has been a satellite brother. We miss you in NJ Too... Thanks for the info. 73, Dee, NB2F -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of rsoi...@aol.com Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2011 12:57 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Cc: pat.go...@ntlworld.com; c...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [amsat-bb] Ben Stevenson, W2BXA (SK) Sadly, ARRL reports that Ben Stevenson, W2BXA, has passed away. He was 97 and active on the air almost until the end. See _http://www.arrl.org/news/noted-dxer-ben-stevenson-w2bxa-sk_ (http://www.arrl.org/news/noted-dxer-ben-stevenson-w2bxa-sk) In addition to the many achievements listed in the article, Ben and I made the first-ever two-way contact by satellite-to-satellite relay in any radio service, using AO-7 and AO-6 in 1975. Ben was a good friend for nearly 40 years. I'll miss him. 73 Ray W2RS ___ 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: ARISSAT update
An arissat update Sent from my iPhone Andrew Rich On 08/05/2011, at 23:41, Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote: > Anybody have one of what? > > On 08-May-11 02:05, R Oler wrote: >> >> anyone have one? There must have been some telecons by now Robert G. Oler >> WB5MZO >> >> ___ >> 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 >> > > -- > Nigel A. Gunn, 1865 El Camino Drive, Xenia, OH 45385-1115, USA. tel +1 937 > 825 5032 > Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF (was KC8NHF 9H3GN), e-mail ni...@ngunn.net > www http://www.ngunn.net > Member of ARRL, GQRP #11396, QRPARCI #11644, SOC #548, Flying Pigs QRP Club > International #385, >Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691, AMSAT-UK 0182, MKARS, ALC, > GCARES, XWARN, EAA382. > > ___ > 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] OSCAR 7 CW
Let me remind you the best satellite possibility, i.e. AO-7 in CW mode! In case you do not know Morse code you can learn it in week beginning with Monday and finishing it in Friday4 Remember: If not CW it's CB! gl de ha6nn Andras ___ 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] NZ5N today at DX Club picnic, please call
Hi, I'll be at the S. Florida DX Club picnic today (Sunday) for the AO-27 pass at around 1350 Eastern time (1750Z). If you hear me, please call and say hello to the gang. 73, Bill NZ5N ___ 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] AEA PK-96
All y'all, I've not yet done any digital satellite work, and I'm getting an itch to head that direction. Slowly it will be, and I have a few questions that I haven't been able to resolve on the internet. A local ham has an AEA PK-96 he has offered me. Is this older TNC suitable for the various modes of satellite packet on the current birds? Also, is WiSP the software I would want to use and does it run on Vista and Windows 7? Thank you for your help. 73, Jerry NØJY __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6105 (20110508) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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] Next "HV Satcom.org" Net
*Hi all, The next 2 "HV Satcom" Nets are skeduled for May 12, & 26, at 8PM (EDT; -4 UTC); on the 146.970 MHz. Repeater, (Pl 100), w/ an echolink node of "N2EYH-L" More info: www.hvsatcom.org (w/ a link to WA2AQH's home page) More info (Mt.Beacon ARC) (www.wr2abb.org/home/) 73,.Stu (WA2BSS;Director;MBARC) Ps The reason this wsn't included in the ANs Weekly Bulliton, was that last week I had a case of mild flu,& a cold, & didn't feel like doing it! Happy Mothers day (To all Mom's) * ___ 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] Iss repeater or crossband.
Hello there. Can someone tell me when the Iss repeater will be active. My thought's are that if Oscar 51 is sick just now wouldn't it be nice to use the repeater on the Iss. Or is the repeater used only for School's chat's?. Kev De MM0KJG ___ 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 plan starting 9 May
Hello all in Europe, The plan for next week is at: http://www.amsatsa.org.za/ Please remember it is a plan. Good luck. 73 OZ1MY Ib ___ 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, on old friend.
yes AO-27 Work !!! And Not Work in South America :( Raul Romero 9-7190753 ce3...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: "John Geiger" To: ; "'Clint Bradford'" ; "'AMSAT BB'" Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2011 9:28 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51, on old friend. > Fortunately AO27 is still there when you need it, and has been around for > longer and is still doing nicely. SO67 is nice also when it is turned on > over your area, so there are still FM options. > > 73s John AA5JG > > - Original Message - > From: "Alan P. Biddle" > To: "'Clint Bradford'" ; "'AMSAT BB'" > > Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2011 1:07 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51, on old friend. > > >> Clint, >> >> AO-51 has been in many ways like a faithful old dog. Almost always >> there, >> and one you can trust with the kids. Every now and then it runs off for >> a >> few days, starts yapping and bothers the neighbors, or makes a mess on >> the >> rug. Still, just when you start to get annoyed, it gives you a big, wet >> kiss and all is forgiven. Sadly Dog Years and Satellite Years are about >> the >> same, and AO-51 is getting along. Others have lived longer, such as >> SO-50, >> and of course the magical AO-7, but few have given so much pleasure to so >> many with such simple equipment. Heck, even the critics have enjoyed >> grousing about "Gridsats." I know I have. ;) >> >> When we finally lose an old dog, we mourn, but eventually we find a >> frisky >> new furry friend whom we learn to love, and eventually regard their >> quirks >> with affection, if not exactly delight. So it is with satellites. The >> Fox >> Project is getting into high gear, with a laundry list of lessons learned >> going into the engineering blender. Much like laws and sausage, the >> process >> is messy, but out will come a new, challenging satellite. We even have a >> new Fox PayPal contribution button on the AMSAT Fox page for you to >> exercise. ;) So lets remember AO-51 with affection, but look forward to >> the future. There is room there for LEO, MEO, HEO, and GSO. >> >> 73s, >> >> Alan >> WA4SCA >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On >> Behalf Of Clint Bradford >> Sent: Friday, May 06, 2011 4:50 PM >> To: AMSAT BB >> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Data >> ... you can't ... shouldn't ... don't go out any buy anything just for >> this ... >> >> Heavy sigh. >> >> It's just that this has been such a good friend ... >> >> Guess I picked the wrong week to stop drinking Pina Coladas. >> >> Long live AO-51. I have a 67 degree elevation pass coming up in 30 mins >> ... >> >> Clint, K6LCS >> ___ >> 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] Re: AEA PK-96
Hi Jerry, While I don't know the TNC personally, from a quick look at the specs it should work fine at either 1200 or 9600. Here's the catch--there really aren't any digital satellites to work :( With the fairly quick decline of AO-51 (which is the only 9600 bird still functional at 9600, but rarely running that mode...) I'm not sure I'd spend a bunch of money to get ready for satellite packet activity. There was a bit of 1200 activity with HO-68, but it has been running a beacon only for many weeks now. If you want to copy IO-26 telemetry, you'll need a PSK modem for that (or use MixW). Syes, I've been running Wisp under Win7 just fine, but there really isn't much you can do with a TNC and satellites righ now! Who knows what the future holds for digital satellites...hopefully something! 73, Mark N8MH At 12:22 PM 5/8/2011 -0500, N0JY wrote: >All y'all, > >I've not yet done any digital satellite work, and I'm getting an itch to >head that direction. Slowly it will be, and I have a few questions that >I haven't been able to resolve on the internet. > >A local ham has an AEA PK-96 he has offered me. Is this older TNC >suitable for the various modes of satellite packet on the current >birds? Also, is WiSP the software I would want to use and does it run >on Vista and Windows 7? > >Thank you for your help. > >73, >Jerry >NØJY > > >__ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature >database 6105 (20110508) __ > >The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > >http://www.eset.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] Re: AO-51, on old friend.
In the past...like way past...didn't AMSAT keep a satellite "alive" by positioning a BAUDOT RTTY loop in Canada to fire up the satellite for the American continents, at least for declining passes? Of course the reset code may have been much simpler then, but computers make automatic timing and response much easier now. The further north the better for declining passes around the world Of course the same could be said for ascending passes from southern "pole" type areas. Roger WA1KAT On 5/7/2011 9:07 AM, Alan P. Biddle wrote: > Clint, > > AO-51 has been in many ways like a faithful old dog. Almost always there, > and one you can trust with the kids. Every now and then it runs off for a > few days, starts yapping and bothers the neighbors, or makes a mess on the > rug. Still, just when you start to get annoyed, it gives you a big, wet > kiss and all is forgiven. Sadly Dog Years and Satellite Years are about the > same, and AO-51 is getting along. ___ 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
