[amsat-bb] The origin of a word AENEAS
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/aene_org.htm JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita ___ 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] BBC show Between the Ears – Space Ham
BBC Radio 3 will be broadcasting a show (available on the web) celebrating amateur radio and space exploration. Further details at http://www.uk.amsat.org/?p=12135 73 Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK http://www.amsat-uk.org/ Join or Renew your AMSAT-UK membership at http://shop.amsat.org.uk/shop/category_7/Membership-of-AMSAT-UK.html ___ 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] My 1st contact with Brasil
My first contact with Brazil through the AO-7B. Thanks to Frank K4FEG, who was the one who put me in touch with PV8DX Paulo. I am still interested in contact with the Americas, both north and south. 73's Luis EC4TR ___ 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] WD9EWK @ Thunderbird ARC hamfest in Phoenix AZ, tomorrow
Hi! I will have an AMSAT table at the Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club's annual hamfest tomorrow (Saturday, 12 January) morning in Phoenix. More information about the event is on the calendar at the AMSAT web site. I plan on working whatever passes are available during the event, including AO-7 - which should change to mode B tomorrow morning. It will be a very cold (for central Arizona) morning, with the temperatures before sunrise probably hovering a few degrees below freezing. If you want a QSL card for a contact with WD9EWK at the hamfest, please e-mail me directly with the QSO details. No need to mail me a card and/or SASE. QSOs will also go into the Logbook of the World. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ ___ 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] Ham Radio in UK?
I am planning a trip to UK and was wondering about VHF repeater usage. 1) I have an ICOM W32A and it does not generate 1750 Hz tone as far as I can tell (US Version). Is CTCSS widely used in OK? 2) The radio is dual band 2M/70CM but I can disable 70CM band from front panel. Will Customs hassle me for that model? 3) Any recommendations for good PMR446, dPMR or similar radios (low cost) to communicate with my wife should we get separated? Preferably something readily available and using AA (not AAA) batteries. 4) Is GSM still the way to go for basic cell phone service in UK? We got my son a used blackberry world phone for his trip last year and it seemed spotty. Maybe he was getting SIM cards for the wrong provider? Thanks in advance -- Joe Leikhim Leikhim and Associates Communications Consultants Oviedo, Florida jleik...@leikhim.com 407-982-0446 WWW.LEIKHIM.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] HAM RADIO IN UK
Joe,GSM is best mobile ,vodaphone or o2 will be the best,even in fringe locations,all network coverage is good in towns etc.any network. ctcss or 1750 tone will open all repeaters except dig.ham radio. enjoy Paul 2E1EUB ___ 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: Ham Radio in UK?
--- On Fri, 11/1/13, Joe Leikhim rhyol...@nettally.com wrote: I am planning a trip to UK and was wondering about VHF repeater usage. 1) I have an ICOM W32A and it does not generate 1750 Hz tone as far as I can tell (US Version). Is CTCSS widely used in OK? All 2m repeaters use CTCSS, info on repeaters and coverage maps are at http://www.ukrepeater.net/ 2) The radio is dual band 2M/70CM but I can disable 70CM band from front panel. Will Customs hassle me for that model? Don't know but I've not heard of anyone having problems. BTW can't you open up the 70cm coverage to give 420-450 MHz ? That would enable you to use the UK 70cm repeaters. 3) Any recommendations for good PMR446, dPMR or similar radios (low cost) to communicate with my wife should we get separated? Preferably something readily available and using AA (not AAA) batteries. 4) Is GSM still the way to go for basic cell phone service in UK? We got my son a used blackberry world phone for his trip last year and it seemed spotty. Maybe he was getting SIM cards for the wrong provider? If all you want is voice and SMS text messaging then yes GSM is what you are after. For data/internet use you'd need 3G. It's worth checking the coverage provided by each of the Four networks in the areas you'll be visiting before you buy a Sim. Personally I've found Vodafone and O2 give best voice/text coverage as they use the 900 MHz band, other networks EE (Orange/T-Mobile) and 3 are only on the higher bands, 1800 and 2100 MHz with shorter ranges. Coverage Maps: Vod - http://www.vodafone.co.uk/our-network-and-coverage/uk-coverage-map/ O2 - http://www.o2.co.uk/coveragechecker EE - https://explore.ee.co.uk/coverage-checker 3 - http://www.three.co.uk/Support/Coverage 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] GB1MIR - 1991 MIR Space Station recording
A recording of an amateur radio contact between the UK's first astronaut Helen Sharman GB1MIR and Harrogate Ladies' College GB0JUNO is now available on the AMSAT-UK website. See http://www.uk.amsat.org/?page_id=11501 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: Ham Radio in UK?
Thanks; For some reason, I thought 70CM Repeaters were unavailable in UK, and my W32A might be contraband. Yes the W32A can work 420-450 MHz, (Mine will :-) ). Yes voice GSM is what we need for the trip. WIFI will have to suffice for data needs. --- On Fri, 11/1/13, Joe Leikhim rhyol...@nettally.com wrote: I am planning a trip to UK and was wondering about VHF repeater usage. 1) I have an ICOM W32A and it does not generate 1750 Hz tone as far as I can tell (US Version). Is CTCSS widely used in OK? All 2m repeaters use CTCSS, info on repeaters and coverage maps are at http://www.ukrepeater.net/ 2) The radio is dual band 2M/70CM but I can disable 70CM band from front panel. Will Customs hassle me for that model? Don't know but I've not heard of anyone having problems. BTW can't you open up the 70cm coverage to give 420-450 MHz ? That would enable you to use the UK 70cm repeaters. 3) Any recommendations for good PMR446, dPMR or similar radios (low cost) to communicate with my wife should we get separated? Preferably something readily available and using AA (not AAA) batteries. 4) Is GSM still the way to go for basic cell phone service in UK? We got my son a used blackberry? world phone for his trip last year and it seemed spotty. Maybe he was getting SIM cards for the wrong provider? If all you want is voice and SMS text messaging then yes GSM is what you are after. For data/internet use you'd need 3G. It's worth checking the coverage provided by each of the Four networks in the areas you'll be visiting before you buy a Sim. Personally I've found Vodafone and O2 give best voice/text coverage as they use the 900 MHz band, other networks EE (Orange/T-Mobile) and 3 are only on the higher bands, 1800 and 2100 MHz with shorter ranges. Coverage Maps: Vod -http://www.vodafone.co.uk/our-network-and-coverage/uk-coverage-map/ O2 -http://www.o2.co.uk/coveragechecker EE -https://explore.ee.co.uk/coverage-checker 3 -http://www.three.co.uk/Support/Coverage 73 Trevor M5AKA -- Joe Leikhim Leikhim and Associates Communications Consultants Oviedo, Florida jleik...@leikhim.com 407-982-0446 WWW.LEIKHIM.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] Ot: commercial space ad
Sorry guys, but it made me laugh. Hopelessly OT. google youtube lynx apollo fireman ad and enjoy! (Bet if he's shown her his HT it would have made a difference, HI) 73 de andy g0sfj ___ 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] Beacon?
Tonight (1/12) while getting set up for an FO-29 pass I tuned down to the Beacon Frequency 435.795 MHz. In spite of it being more than 5 minutes before AOS, I heard a strong CW signal at around 435.790 MHz. It was about 0214Z and there was a series of longish dashes and some short pauses and finally a CW XW, then quiet. The Doppler was quite fast compared to what I hear from FO-29 and the signal was much stronger. The signal had moved down to 435.788 MHz in a little more than a minute and went quiet. I don't recall hearing a Beacon move frequency that fast, so whatever was sending it must have been much lower than the Satellites that we expect to be operational at this time. At 0221Z when I began to hear FO-29's Beacon, it was significantly weaker and the CW contained a lot of numbers. It never became anywhere near as strong as the unknown Beacon. When I did an Internet Search of Amateur Satellite Beacons, the only one that I found near that frequency was FO-20. I couldn't find FO-20 listed in SATPC-32 to run an Orbit Prediction to see if it could have been passing overhead at that time. So, I'm curious what Satellite that could have been which was so strong and moving so fast above my QTH at EN91hq. Could FO-20 have come back to life? Anyone have comments/thoughts/guesses about this? TNX, Bob K8BL ___ 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: Beacon?
On 1/12/13, R.T.Liddy k...@ameritech.net wrote: Tonight (1/12) while getting set up for an FO-29 pass I tuned down to the Beacon Frequency 435.795 MHz. In spite of it being more than 5 minutes before AOS, I heard a strong CW signal at around 435.790 MHz. It was about 0214Z and there was a series of longish dashes and some short pauses and finally a CW XW, then quiet. The Doppler was quite fast compared to what I hear from FO-29 and the signal was much stronger. The signal had moved down to 435.788 MHz in a little more than a minute and went quiet. I don't recall hearing a Beacon move frequency that fast, so whatever was sending it must have been much lower than the Satellites that we expect to be operational at this time. At 0221Z when I began to hear FO-29's Beacon, it was significantly weaker and the CW contained a lot of numbers. It never became anywhere near as strong as the unknown Beacon. When I did an Internet Search of Amateur Satellite Beacons, the only one that I found near that frequency was FO-20. I couldn't find FO-20 listed in SATPC-32 to run an Orbit Prediction to see if it could have been passing overhead at that time. So, I'm curious what Satellite that could have been which was so strong and moving so fast above my QTH at EN91hq. Could FO-20 have come back to life? You might have heard HO-68's telemetry beacon. Its official name is Xi Wang-1, which would explain the XW at the end of the CW sequence. I recall that each beacon transmission began with an identification--its callsign, I think. There's more information at: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/status.php 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL ___ 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] G-5500 ooops
hello...it has been a bad week at the LRD compound. My 2M preamp went snafu now the G5500el rotor reads zero degrees and will not move. When the up is pressed the lights in the control unit dim ever so slightly just like the az (which works). Tomorrow (1/12) I'll tip the tower over and see what I have. I realize this is premature to put out a specific question. Hopefully it's something simple. 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
