[amsat-bb] Journal Volunteers Needed
Greetings from Hot and Humid North Texas, As I am sure everyone has heard, Ed Long, WA4SWJ is retiring from his duties as editor of the AMSAT Journal. Ed has done an outstanding job providing the AMSAT membership with a quality publication for over 8 years and we all owe him a debt of gratitude. Effective with the next issue of the Journal I will be assuming the responsibilities as Editor of the AMSAT Journal. Ed will be a hard act to follow, but I will do my best to continue to meet the high standards he has set in producing AMSAT's flagship publication. To those of you who have already contributed articles and other material, thank you very much. I am very appreciative of your support. There will always be a need for material to publish in the Journal. My experience with AMSAT dates back to the mid 70s and I recall previous editors of the Journal constantly expressing their need for material and in today's Internet based world where information instantaneously flows freely around the globe, the Journal, as with other publications, is constantly competing for material. So please keep our flagship publication in mind and I can assure you that any material you would care to submit would be greatly appreciated. If you don't have experience in writing an article, don't be intimidated - I'm new at this too! So, we will learn together. On the other hand AMSAT has many members with technical or academic backgrounds with lots of experience writing articles and papers. I urge these folks to share material with us as well. One of the great things about AMSAT is the opportunity for all of us to be exposed to interesting topics related to our hobby and science in general and to constantly learn about a wide variety of immensely interesting topics often times from leading experts in their fields. Publishing a quality publication is hard work, much like building a satellite itself, it requires a team working together to insure that the publication reaches the membership in a timely manner which contains informative and useful content. In my view the Journal should address a number of topics on a regular basis. These topics include: Organizational news Spacecraft Engineering Topics Spacecraft Operational Topics (Command and Control, mission analysis etc,) Spacecraft Utilization (What's on the birds, what are we learning?) Hands-On Projects for ground station applications Educational News Amateur Radio Astronomy EME High Altitude Balloon Flights General Space Science Topics. I am sure there are others, and if you have ideas, please let me know. To best serve the members, I would like to enlist the services of individuals who would be willing to serve as a column coordinators for each of the topics identified above. All too often, the folks building the spacecraft, raising the money to build them and running the organization itself are the same people that end up writing material for the Journal. While some of this is to be expected, these folks are already highly tasked and as we say in Texas "we need a few more horses to pull the wagon". Please consider volunteering to be a member of the AMSAT Journal publication team. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to contact me with your ideas and suggestions. I look forward to serving as your Journal editor. 73, Doug, W5BL ___ 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: Added a few things you might want to try
Tom, BTW, this is a really fun program. Thanks for the effort ! 73, Ted K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Thomas Doyle Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 8:31 AM To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Added a few things you might want to try - fixed issue with non-english windows systems - added rotor control (works with LVB Tracker and similar controllers) - multiple web data sources - same low price - free (send your AMSAT a couple of bucks if the spirit moves you) http://www.tomdoyle.org/simplesatlookdown Have Fun - 73 de W9KE Tom Doyle ___ 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] Amateur Radio TV and CW Beacons for ISS
See http://www.uk.amsat.org/?p=8704 Also update on the CAS-2 post http://www.uk.amsat.org/?p=8665 73 Trevor M5AKA ___ 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: insulated mast??
Hi Bob, W7LRD If your 5 foot fiberglass is strong enought you can use it as a mast section but a metal mast works equally well. BTW fiberglass tubing is recommended to be used as a boom. 73" de i8CVS Domenico - Original Message - From: "Bob- W7LRD" To: Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 9:24 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] insulated mast?? > > > Just a curious question. I know the insulated el. boom subject has been beat to death. I happen to have five, 5 foot fiberglass boom sections. Is it worthwhile using one for the mast?? I used a metal mast for years and it "seemed" to work fine for me. Having a plethora of hardware for my satellite antenna rebuild. > > 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] 2M1EUB/P IO78KI UPDATE
THKS EVERY ONE rain,wind and poor location...qth was scourie sw sutherland NW SCOTLAND io78ki i may try another pass 2morr from there if wx improves...qsl dirrect any one who needs the new grid ..paul 2E1EUB2M1EUB/P ___ 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] insulated mast??
Just a curious question. I know the insulated el. boom subject has been beat to death. I happen to have five, 5 foot fiberglass boom sections. Is it worthwhile using one for the mast?? I used a metal mast for years and it "seemed" to work fine for me. Having a plethora of hardware for my satellite antenna rebuild. 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] ARISS Contact today
Great audio in Ohio (EN80) from today's ARISS. Mag mount attached to side of vehicle. Even with short window because of campus building I still got about 5 minutes of good audio. EMike E. Michael McCardel, KC8YLD Ohio Section Affiliated Club Coordinator, ARRL AMSAT-Edu Moderator Knox Count Ohio, ARRL PIO Knox County / MVARC VE Coordinator NO CODE REQUIRED When All Else Fails... There's Amateur Radio Learn more via www.ARRL.org ___ 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: REMINDER: 13 Original Colonies Special Event
I have a correction to make. It should be WB2OQQ/K2A for NY, not WB2OQQ/W2A Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ 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: REMINDER: 13 Original Colonies Special Event
Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jun 28, 2012 7:44 AM, "Dave Webb KB1PVH" wrote: > Just a reminder for everyone. http://www.13colonies.info/ > *The 2012, 13 Colonies stations will operate from 12:01 AM Eastern > (0401Z),on July 1st, (That's one minute after midnight, early Sunday > morning, July 1st) to 11:59 PM Eastern (0359Z July 6) ending on July 5th > (One minute to midnight, late Thursday night, July 5th).* *Recognizing > that the 4th comes in the middle of the week (Wednesday) and that some > operators will be going to their work on the 2nd, 3rd and 5th, we will add > a BONUS DAY on Saturday, 30 June 2012!! Stations will operate from 09:00 > AM Eastern (1300Z) right through until the 5th. Keep in mind that there may > be fewer operators available on the work days so, PLEASE BE PATIENT! > > Here is the list of operators: > > NY- Pete WB2OQQ/W2A > > VA- Steve NL7VX/K2B > > RI- Larry N1MIW/K2C > > CT- Mark WA8SME/K2D > > DE- Jeff KB2M/K2E (SSB Birds) >Paul W3FIS/K2E (FM Birds) > > MD- Bruce WA3SWJ/K2F > > GA- Tim N3TL/K2G > > MA- Dave KB1PVH/K2H > > NJ- Jeff KB2M/K2I (When not in DE) > > NC- Marc W4MPS/K2J > > NH- Bob NE1H/K2K > > SC- Art K4YYL/K2L > > PA- Elizabeth KB3WSW/K2M > ** > QSL W/SASE TO SATELLITE STATION'S HOME CALL.* > > > > Dave - KB1PVH > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X > ___ 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] 2M1EUB QRV NXT PASS AO7
TRYING TO BE QRV LAST PASS AO7 FROM IO78 SQ W.SCOTLAND 2NITE 2M1EUB SMALL WINDOW ...CU ABT 145.949 ___ 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] Added a few things you might want to try
- fixed issue with non-english windows systems - added rotor control (works with LVB Tracker and similar controllers) - multiple web data sources - same low price - free (send your AMSAT a couple of bucks if the spirit moves you) http://www.tomdoyle.org/simplesatlookdown Have Fun - 73 de W9KE Tom Doyle ___ 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] Rover satellite activity
Hello I will be in EM67 for the SO-50 pass at 14:24z today. Handheld portable 5 w, not full duplex. If anyone needs this grid. KC9TTR ___ 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] REMINDER: 13 Original Colonies Special Event
Just a reminder for everyone. http://www.13colonies.info/ *The 2012, 13 Colonies stations will operate from 12:01 AM Eastern (0401Z),on July 1st, (That's one minute after midnight, early Sunday morning, July 1st) to 11:59 PM Eastern (0359Z July 6) ending on July 5th (One minute to midnight, late Thursday night, July 5th).* *Recognizing that the 4th comes in the middle of the week (Wednesday) and that some operators will be going to their work on the 2nd, 3rd and 5th, we will add a BONUS DAY on Saturday, 30 June 2012!! Stations will operate from 09:00 AM Eastern (1300Z) right through until the 5th. Keep in mind that there may be fewer operators available on the work days so, PLEASE BE PATIENT! Here is the list of operators: NY- Pete WB2OQQ/W2A VA- Steve NL7VX/K2B RI- Larry N1MIW/K2C CT- Mark WA8SME/K2D DE- Jeff KB2M/K2E (SSB Birds) Paul W3FIS/K2E (FM Birds) MD- Bruce WA3SWJ/K2F GA- Tim N3TL/K2G MA- Dave KB1PVH/K2H NJ- Jeff KB2M/K2I (When not in DE) NC- Marc W4MPS/K2J NH- Bob NE1H/K2K SC- Art K4YYL/K2L PA- Elizabeth KB3WSW/K2M ** QSL W/SASE TO SATELLITE STATION'S HOME CALL.* Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ 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] 2M1EUB/P IO78KI
QRV FROM IO78KI NW.SCOTLAND NEXT FEW DAYS..PAUL ___ 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
