[amsat-bb] Yaesu 5500 Connectors
If I remember correctly someone had found a source for the Yaesu 5500 rotor connectors from a regular supplier (Digi Key, Mouser or the like). Does someone have that info handy, as I find myself in need of a few (in a hurry). Thanks and 73, Joe kk0sd ___ 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: AO7-b MODE??
I'm testing my Field Day setup all day, and AO-7 is definitely on the list. If it's in the wrong mode for me, then I guess I'll get a chance to see how well my BuddiPole works as a satellite antenna on 10 Meters! I'll let you know what I hear today. 73, Jim KQ6EA On 06/16/2013 03:52 PM, k4feg wrote: Hello everyone, I know it is fathers day, but I have a question for the BB'S, Can we check to see if AO7 is in Mode A today? I have reports from Europe that it was not heard in Mode B but my compatriot in Europe does not have mode A capabilities. I have been doing yard work this morning in advance of rain so I missed the morning passes over the USA, I will be on later to see if we have had a switch. While during this Eclipse Cycle, AO7 has been coming up in Mode B since May 21, 2013, I have been advised that it is a purely random chance that it will come up in one mode or the other. There are periods of full eclipse lasting 9 or more minutes over Antarctica and maybe this was a random switch to Mode A. I will be monitoring the 1852UTC pass over EM55aj84ta to see what I copy, it is a 2 degree pass for me so it is not my best pass, any reports would be appreciated. 73 All FRM K4FEG STARCOM DIV GGHQ: EM55aj84ta ___ 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: AO7-b MODE??
I just heard it a few minutes ago in Mode B. Two stations on SSB, several CW, and a lot of FM'ing. I could barely hear my downlink on a 60* pass, so not sure what's going on. I was able to get into FO-29 earlier today FB, so I know my station is working. 73, Jim KQ6EA On 06/16/2013 03:52 PM, k4feg wrote: Hello everyone, I know it is fathers day, but I have a question for the BB'S, Can we check to see if AO7 is in Mode A today? I have reports from Europe that it was not heard in Mode B but my compatriot in Europe does not have mode A capabilities. I have been doing yard work this morning in advance of rain so I missed the morning passes over the USA, I will be on later to see if we have had a switch. While during this Eclipse Cycle, AO7 has been coming up in Mode B since May 21, 2013, I have been advised that it is a purely random chance that it will come up in one mode or the other. There are periods of full eclipse lasting 9 or more minutes over Antarctica and maybe this was a random switch to Mode A. I will be monitoring the 1852UTC pass over EM55aj84ta to see what I copy, it is a 2 degree pass for me so it is not my best pass, any reports would be appreciated. 73 All FRM K4FEG STARCOM DIV GGHQ: EM55aj84ta ___ 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: AO7-b MODE??
FM'ing no batteries solar only so no regulation on the voltage bus, stations that can't hear keep turning up their power until they can hear and then the sat starts fm'ing because they are hogging all the available power and so others now have a hard time using the sat... age old story that will be repeated forever... Kevin On 6/16/2013 5:53 PM, Jim Jerzycke wrote: I just heard it a few minutes ago in Mode B. Two stations on SSB, several CW, and a lot of FM'ing. I could barely hear my downlink on a 60* pass, so not sure what's going on. I was able to get into FO-29 earlier today FB, so I know my station is working. 73, Jim KQ6EA ___ 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
