[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Spirit

[Edward R. Cole]

Enough.  I unsubscribe - there I am finally finished with anything to 
do with amsat.

Ed - KL7UW
ex-member 3212 (worked on AO-6)
and now ex bb subscriber!

At 02:58 PM 5/30/2012, you wrote:

The interesting thing is that this issue was brought up and caused by three
EU hams.  Why and how this type of thing always seems to degenerate into a
commentary on the general ham condition and a personal war wages between
people who were not even in the original event is an interesting statement
in itself.  I wonder if I can get a refund on my membership.  We surely do
need more satellites if nothing else than to spread you guys out.

John - AG9D

On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 4:44 PM, Clint Bradford
wrote:

> Back to Eric's original question: "Where is the "ham spirit" these days?"
>
> Well, I ask, WHEN did the true spirit of ham radio CHANGE to the point
> where we can demean fellow hams
> in public message groups  - WITHOUT simply contacting an "offending" ham
> privately to see if we could help
> them with their system?
>
> A simple email message to the "offending" station asking if he was able to
> hear the bird ... If he has had any
> problems with the FM birds in the past ... and find out if he knew he was
> accidentally stepping on another ham ...
> THAT'S what any responsible amateur radio licensee should have done FIRST.
> And THEN write up the experience
> here. Something like ...
>
> "Hey, guys and gals. Was working SO-50 earlier this week, and booming in
> with a strong signal was K6LCS. That's
> the good news. The bad news is that he was stepping on everyone else - as
> if he could not hear the downlinks from
> the bird. I called him up (his phone number is all over his Web sites) and
> we both identified the problem: a shorted
> earpiece cable forced him to work without his normal receive audio setup.
> He profusely apologized ... and he is not
> really a "repeat offender." LESSON LEARNED: Purchase quality audio
> accessories!"
>
> Instead, the original message criticizes a fellow ham ... and two more
> fellow hams publicly chime in with, "Way to go, Eric!" -
> before finding out the facts of the matter.
>
> Call me "old school," I guess. But I am not changing.
>
>
> Clint Bradford, K6LCS
> http://www.work-sat.com
>
>
>
>
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[amsat-bb] European Lunar Lander - Call for Declarations of Interest

[Stefan Wagener]

ESA has posted a very unique opportunity:

http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/HSF_Research/SEMGUMZWD2H_2.html

Wouldn't it be great if the key AMSAT organizations put a proposal together
to put a ham radio transponder on the moon. It can have all the cool
educational outreach and training opportunities associated with it. Let's
encourage the AMSAT leadership teams to move quickly. We can do it, don't
you think?

Stefan VE4NSA
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[amsat-bb] Re: European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)

[Stefan Wagener]

Thanks Domenico,

a quick search on the web turns out some good information about the ability
of F2IL to work satellites. He has a great record and accomplishments. A
personal email enquiring about what was going on is a good way of building
each other up and not causing unnecessary conflict. We all can jump very
quickly to the wrong conclusions and cooler heads need to prevail.

To quote Clint: "Well, I ask, WHEN did the true spirit of ham radio CHANGE
to the point where we can demean fellow hams in public message groups  -
WITHOUT simply contacting an "offending" ham privately to see if we could
help them with their system?

It is okay to share frustrations, let's work to make things better for all
of us.

Stefan, VE4NSA



On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 8:24 PM, i8cvs  wrote:

> Hi Eric, ON4HF
>
> Before to call F2IL an European alligator and give bad publicity on
> AMSAT-BB I suggest you to use more fair play and send to him
> an email and explain to him the problem occurred to day on SO-50
>
> As far I know my friend Jean Marie is an expert satellite operator
> and I have with him many correct QSO's on all the linear birds.
>
> Here is the email address of Jean Marie F2IL
>
> f...@orange.fr
>
> 73" de
>
> i8CVS Domenico
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Eric Knaps, ON4HF" 
> To: "Amsat - BBS" 
> Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 6:21 PM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)
>
>
> > Today I wanted to use my arrow and portable to make a qso on SO-50.
> > M6DNU (also portable) called me but it took 5 minutes to complete that
> > contact.
> > F2IL was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even listen
> > to the downlink??
> > Give portable stations also a change please! We only have 2 watts of rf
> > power.
> > Where is the "ham spirit" these days?
> > 73,
> > Eric.
> >
> > --
> > Amateur Radio Station ON4HF
> > Eric Knaps
> > Satellite manager UBA
> >
> >
> > http://www.on4hf.be
> >
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[amsat-bb] Re: European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)

[i8cvs]

Hi Eric, ON4HF

Before to call F2IL an European alligator and give bad publicity on
AMSAT-BB I suggest you to use more fair play and send to him
an email and explain to him the problem occurred to day on SO-50

As far I know my friend Jean Marie is an expert satellite operator
and I have with him many correct QSO's on all the linear birds.

Here is the email address of Jean Marie F2IL

f...@orange.fr

73" de

i8CVS Domenico

- Original Message -
From: "Eric Knaps, ON4HF" 
To: "Amsat - BBS" 
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 6:21 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)


> Today I wanted to use my arrow and portable to make a qso on SO-50.
> M6DNU (also portable) called me but it took 5 minutes to complete that
> contact.
> F2IL was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even listen
> to the downlink??
> Give portable stations also a change please! We only have 2 watts of rf
> power.
> Where is the "ham spirit" these days?
> 73,
> Eric.
>
> --
> Amateur Radio Station ON4HF
> Eric Knaps
> Satellite manager UBA
>
>
> http://www.on4hf.be
>
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[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Spirit

[Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL]

At 03:50 PM 5/30/2012 -0700, Clint Bradford  wrote:
I am back to contacting schools/museums for NASA regarding their upcoming 
ARISS projects ...


Issues? What issues? (grin)

Clint K6LCS



Don't Ya just love how FM LEO's bring out the best in everyone?  ;-)

KB7ADL
Rooting for P3E

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[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50 Interference

[John Spasojevich]

the original guy I was speaking of was the station the original poster
mentioned as not listening on the downlink

John - AG9D

On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 4:54 PM, John Becker  wrote:

> I was the "original guy" and your not even close or warm.
>
> John
>
> At 04:37 PM 5/30/2012, you wrote:
> >Maybe the other ham the original guy was complaining about was working
> SO50
> >with a dual band/single receive HT himself and was not able to monitor the
> >downlink while he was calling.
> >
> >John -AG9D
> >
> >On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 4:08 PM, Ben Jackson  wrote:
> >
> >> On Wed, 30 May 2012, Ted wrote:
> >>
> >>  Clint, why on earth would you feel compelled to get in the middle of
> >>> another
> >>> ham's business or posting ?
> >>>
> >>
> >> Another Ham's business... Talking (Complaining) about satellites... On a
> >> public mailing list... about... satellites... And we can't comment on
> it?
> >>
> >> Wait... What?
> >>
> >> --
> >> Ben Jackson - N1WBV - New Bedford, MA
> >> bbj  innismir.net - http://www.innismir.net/
> >>
> >>
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[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Spirit

[John Spasojevich]

The interesting thing is that this issue was brought up and caused by three
EU hams.  Why and how this type of thing always seems to degenerate into a
commentary on the general ham condition and a personal war wages between
people who were not even in the original event is an interesting statement
in itself.  I wonder if I can get a refund on my membership.  We surely do
need more satellites if nothing else than to spread you guys out.

John - AG9D

On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 4:44 PM, Clint Bradford
wrote:

> Back to Eric's original question: "Where is the "ham spirit" these days?"
>
> Well, I ask, WHEN did the true spirit of ham radio CHANGE to the point
> where we can demean fellow hams
> in public message groups  - WITHOUT simply contacting an "offending" ham
> privately to see if we could help
> them with their system?
>
> A simple email message to the "offending" station asking if he was able to
> hear the bird ... If he has had any
> problems with the FM birds in the past ... and find out if he knew he was
> accidentally stepping on another ham ...
> THAT'S what any responsible amateur radio licensee should have done FIRST.
> And THEN write up the experience
> here. Something like ...
>
> "Hey, guys and gals. Was working SO-50 earlier this week, and booming in
> with a strong signal was K6LCS. That's
> the good news. The bad news is that he was stepping on everyone else - as
> if he could not hear the downlinks from
> the bird. I called him up (his phone number is all over his Web sites) and
> we both identified the problem: a shorted
> earpiece cable forced him to work without his normal receive audio setup.
> He profusely apologized ... and he is not
> really a "repeat offender." LESSON LEARNED: Purchase quality audio
> accessories!"
>
> Instead, the original message criticizes a fellow ham ... and two more
> fellow hams publicly chime in with, "Way to go, Eric!" -
> before finding out the facts of the matter.
>
> Call me "old school," I guess. But I am not changing.
>
>
> Clint Bradford, K6LCS
> http://www.work-sat.com
>
>
>
>
>
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[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Spirit

[Clint Bradford]

I am back to contacting schools/museums for NASA regarding their upcoming ARISS 
projects ...

Issues? What issues? (grin)

Clint K6LCS
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[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Spirit

[Craig Gagner]

After doing a little research I think Eric is more than qualified to know
what Amateur Radio is all about and how the Ham Spirit has changed. After
working HF for over 20 years he is well aware. He has a very impressive
looking Satellite set up and I am sure he could hear his own signal quite
well. Of course some of the self proclaimed expert instructors don't think
you need any of that fancy gear and continue to encourage the bare minimum
in equipment resulting in these Alligators!

A day doesn't pass where someone is out there calling CQ and obviously can't
hear thier own signal, or anyone else for that matter. I have sent numerous
friendly e-mails with no responses, but again, a majority don't have an
e-mail listed on QRZ. 

Full duplex should be the only way satellite operations are taught, and not
doing it should be considered malicious interference!

73 
Craig
W1MSG 
Back to the SSB Birds for me !


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[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Spirit

[Jeff Yanko]

I say we all mellow out and listen to some songs from Lynyrd Skynyrd, 
especially one song in particular.  "Don't Ask Me No Questions."  It'll 
probably solve some of the ongoing issues and show a perspective as to why 
this is getting out of hand.



73,

Jeff  WB3JFS




- Original Message - 
From: "Clayton Coleman W5PFG" 

To: "Clint Bradford" 
Cc: "AMSAT BB" 
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 3:24 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Ham Spirit



Maybe we should bring back the guillotine?

On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 4:44 PM, Clint Bradford
wrote:


Well, I ask, WHEN did the true spirit of ham radio CHANGE to the point
where we can demean fellow hams
in public message groups  - WITHOUT simply contacting an "offending" ham
privately to see if we could help
them with their system?


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[amsat-bb] W1AW on AO27 1 June

[Mark Spencer]

I will attempt to put W1AW on AO27 for the Friday, June 1, 1700Z and 1843Z
passes (I'll be portable in the parking lot with an 817 and ARROW).  If you
would like a QSL, let me know via e-mail and I'll take care of it.

 

For those working stiffs---I hear you; I will try to make some Saturday
trips to the League in the future to accommodate those that can't work the
birds on week days.  I know for sure I will be doing a pre Teachers
Institute test on AO27 on Sunday July 22nd.  I will confirm that via this
venue before the operation.

 

73,

Mark

 

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Education and Technology Program Director

ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM

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Gales Ferry, CT 06335

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[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Spirit

[Clayton Coleman W5PFG]

Maybe we should bring back the guillotine?

On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 4:44 PM, Clint Bradford
wrote:

> Well, I ask, WHEN did the true spirit of ham radio CHANGE to the point
> where we can demean fellow hams
> in public message groups  - WITHOUT simply contacting an "offending" ham
> privately to see if we could help
> them with their system?
>
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[amsat-bb] Ham Spirit

[Clint Bradford]

Back to Eric's original question: "Where is the "ham spirit" these days?"

Well, I ask, WHEN did the true spirit of ham radio CHANGE to the point where we 
can demean fellow hams 
in public message groups  - WITHOUT simply contacting an "offending" ham 
privately to see if we could help 
them with their system?

A simple email message to the "offending" station asking if he was able to hear 
the bird ... If he has had any 
problems with the FM birds in the past ... and find out if he knew he was 
accidentally stepping on another ham ... 
THAT'S what any responsible amateur radio licensee should have done FIRST. And 
THEN write up the experience 
here. Something like ...

"Hey, guys and gals. Was working SO-50 earlier this week, and booming in with a 
strong signal was K6LCS. That's 
the good news. The bad news is that he was stepping on everyone else - as if he 
could not hear the downlinks from 
the bird. I called him up (his phone number is all over his Web sites) and we 
both identified the problem: a shorted 
earpiece cable forced him to work without his normal receive audio setup. He 
profusely apologized ... and he is not 
really a "repeat offender." LESSON LEARNED: Purchase quality audio accessories!"

Instead, the original message criticizes a fellow ham ... and two more fellow 
hams publicly chime in with, "Way to go, Eric!" - 
before finding out the facts of the matter.

Call me "old school," I guess. But I am not changing.


Clint Bradford, K6LCS
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[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50 Interference

[John Spasojevich]

Maybe the other ham the original guy was complaining about was working SO50
with a dual band/single receive HT himself and was not able to monitor the
downlink while he was calling.

John -AG9D

On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 4:08 PM, Ben Jackson  wrote:

> On Wed, 30 May 2012, Ted wrote:
>
>  Clint, why on earth would you feel compelled to get in the middle of
>> another
>> ham's business or posting ?
>>
>
> Another Ham's business... Talking (Complaining) about satellites... On a
> public mailing list... about... satellites... And we can't comment on it?
>
> Wait... What?
>
> --
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> bbj  innismir.net - http://www.innismir.net/
>
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[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50 Interference

[Clint Bradford]

BEN>> And we can't comment on it? Wait... What?

Ted has an "anti-Clint" war waging in his own mind. Not sure what started it. 
But he is surely 
one who sees the demonstrable successful promotion of this aspect of the 
amateur radio hobby 
by me as something he cannot deal with.

Clint Bradford, K6LCS
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[amsat-bb] Re: European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)

[Tony Langdon]

At 02:21 AM 5/31/2012, Eric Knaps, ON4HF wrote:
Today I wanted to use my arrow and portable to make a qso on SO-50. 
M6DNU (also portable) called me but it took 5 minutes to complete that contact.
F2IL was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even 
listen to the downlink??

Give portable stations also a change please! We only have 2 watts of rf power.
Where is the "ham spirit" these days?


I'd say he couldn't hear his own downlink.  That's certainly a common 
problem.  The best way to deal with these people is if you're within 
simplex range, call them up on the downlink frequency after the pass 
and give them a few pointers.  I've got a couple of people 
successfully working satellites that way.  Education works wonders. :)


And since you know his callsign, the other way of achieving the same 
is to send him an email with some friendly tips.


73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL
http://vkradio.com

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[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50 Interference

[Ben Jackson]

On Wed, 30 May 2012, Ted wrote:


Clint, why on earth would you feel compelled to get in the middle of another
ham's business or posting ?


Another Ham's business... Talking (Complaining) about satellites... On a 
public mailing list... about... satellites... And we can't comment on it?


Wait... What?

--
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[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50 Interference

[Ted]

The prosecution rests

-Original Message-
From: Clint Bradford [mailto:clintbra...@earthlink.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 1:49 PM
To: Ted
Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SO-50 Interference

I dislike assholes in any aspect of my life. "Amateur radio" conversations
should be positive and 
entertaining and educational experiences. And not a demeaning, name-calling,

childish activity.

I suppose you also sent messages to the other two guys who wrote, "Way to go
- insulting 
fellow hams is OK in my book!" - to tell them the same.

But, knowing you, I am sure you did not.

And so it goes ...

Clint K6LCS
"Leaving quite a legacy in the amateur radio world, indeed."





On May 30, 2012, at 1:41 PM, Ted wrote:

Clint, why on earth would you feel compelled to get in the middle of another
ham's business or posting ?

you are truly amazinga true 'legend in your own mind'

jeez, just shut up one in awhile

73, Ted, K7TRK

-Original Message-
From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Clint Bradford
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:26 PM
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-50 Interference

>> ... was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even listen to
the downlink?

Personally, I would have privately emailed him and explained the situation
... BEFORE publicly demeaning 
him in any public message forum.

And I just sent him a private, polite email. Nothing accusatory. No calling
him an "alligator" or "intentional 
interference source." 

Let's see what we get as a response.

Clint K6LCS
909-241-7666



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[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50 Interference

[Clint Bradford]

I dislike assholes in any aspect of my life. "Amateur radio" conversations 
should be positive and 
entertaining and educational experiences. And not a demeaning, name-calling, 
childish activity.

I suppose you also sent messages to the other two guys who wrote, "Way to go - 
insulting 
fellow hams is OK in my book!" - to tell them the same.

But, knowing you, I am sure you did not.

And so it goes ...

Clint K6LCS
"Leaving quite a legacy in the amateur radio world, indeed."





On May 30, 2012, at 1:41 PM, Ted wrote:

Clint, why on earth would you feel compelled to get in the middle of another
ham's business or posting ?

you are truly amazinga true 'legend in your own mind'

jeez, just shut up one in awhile

73, Ted, K7TRK

-Original Message-
From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Clint Bradford
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:26 PM
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-50 Interference

>> ... was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even listen to
the downlink?

Personally, I would have privately emailed him and explained the situation
... BEFORE publicly demeaning 
him in any public message forum.

And I just sent him a private, polite email. Nothing accusatory. No calling
him an "alligator" or "intentional 
interference source." 

Let's see what we get as a response.

Clint K6LCS
909-241-7666



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[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50 Interference

[Ted]

Clint, why on earth would you feel compelled to get in the middle of another
ham's business or posting ?

you are truly amazinga true 'legend in your own mind'

jeez, just shut up one in awhile

73, Ted, K7TRK

-Original Message-
From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Clint Bradford
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:26 PM
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-50 Interference

>> ... was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even listen to
the downlink?

Personally, I would have privately emailed him and explained the situation
... BEFORE publicly demeaning 
him in any public message forum.

And I just sent him a private, polite email. Nothing accusatory. No calling
him an "alligator" or "intentional 
interference source." 

Let's see what we get as a response.

Clint K6LCS
909-241-7666



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[amsat-bb] Re: I: European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)

[PE0SAT | Amateur Radio]

Yes! I also agree Well done.

PE0SAT Jan

On 30-05-2012 21:25, Francesco Grappi wrote:

Well done Eric !
73"
IW4DVZ Frank


-Messaggio originale-
Da: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org]
Per conto di
Eric Knaps, ON4HF
Inviato: mercoledì 30 maggio 2012 18.22
A: Amsat - BBS
Oggetto: [amsat-bb] European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)

Today I wanted to use my arrow and portable to make a qso on SO-50.
M6DNU (also portable) called me but it took 5 minutes to complete 
that

contact.
F2IL was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even 
listen

to the downlink??
Give portable stations also a change please! We only have 2 watts of 
rf

power.
Where is the "ham spirit" these days?
73,
Eric.

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[amsat-bb] I: European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)

[Francesco Grappi]

Well done Eric !
73"
IW4DVZ Frank


-Messaggio originale-
Da: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Per conto di
Eric Knaps, ON4HF
Inviato: mercoledì 30 maggio 2012 18.22
A: Amsat - BBS
Oggetto: [amsat-bb] European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)

Today I wanted to use my arrow and portable to make a qso on SO-50. 
M6DNU (also portable) called me but it took 5 minutes to complete that 
contact.
F2IL was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even listen 
to the downlink??
Give portable stations also a change please! We only have 2 watts of rf 
power.
Where is the "ham spirit" these days?
73,
Eric.

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Eric Knaps
Satellite manager UBA


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[amsat-bb] SO-50 Interference

[Clint Bradford]

>> ... was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even listen to the 
>> downlink?

Personally, I would have privately emailed him and explained the situation ... 
BEFORE publicly demeaning 
him in any public message forum.

And I just sent him a private, polite email. Nothing accusatory. No calling him 
an "alligator" or "intentional 
interference source." 

Let's see what we get as a response.

Clint K6LCS
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[amsat-bb] Re: software

[Gordon JC Pearce]

On 30/05/12 17:35, Alan Beck wrote:

OK, I will phrase my question another way.

What is the consensus tracking program that is most likely to tune my FT-950 
CAT?



gpredict uses hamlib, so it talks to damn near anything.


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[amsat-bb] Re: software

[George Henry]

SatPC32.  Free demo (fully functional except for saving your location), and if 
you register it, all proceeds go to AMSAT.


George, KA3HSW



- Original Message 
> From: Alan Beck 
> To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
> Sent: Wed, May 30, 2012 12:44:32 PM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] software
> 
> OK, I will phrase my question another way.
> 
> What is the consensus tracking  program that is most likely to tune my FT-950 
>  
>CAT?
> 
> Alan
> VY2WU
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[amsat-bb] software

[Alan Beck]

OK, I will phrase my question another way.

What is the consensus tracking program that is most likely to tune my FT-950 
CAT?

Alan
VY2WU
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[amsat-bb] European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)

[Eric Knaps, ON4HF]

Today I wanted to use my arrow and portable to make a qso on SO-50. 
M6DNU (also portable) called me but it took 5 minutes to complete that 
contact.
F2IL was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even listen 
to the downlink??
Give portable stations also a change please! We only have 2 watts of rf 
power.

Where is the "ham spirit" these days?
73,
Eric.

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Eric Knaps
Satellite manager UBA


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[amsat-bb] 9600 birds & RAX

[PA3GUO]

Alan

A good 9600 test signal from space is RAX-2.
Each 10 seconds its transmits a short burst.
Relative easy to receive.

Kepler sets:
http://celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/cubesat.txt

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[amsat-bb] appreciation to the list

[Alan Beck]

I appreciate having all of your help in all thing amsat as I try to not blunder 
across this aspect of the hobby.

It is very nice to have the help

73,

Alan
VY2WU
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[amsat-bb] RAX-2 keps

[Alan Beck]

Where do I find RAX-2 keps?

Alan
VY2WU
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