[amsat-bb] Re: ISS Ham-tv
Hi guys, for the Techno Trend board, I suggest to contact Jean-Pierre F6DZP and have a look at http://www.vivadatv.org/page.php?p=tutioune-en for some hints. You can also drop a line to Amsat-Italia Bod (c...@amsat.it), unfortunately I'm currently on business trip and can't help you right now. As Stefan said pay attention to the rotators:speed and accuracy may cause unsuccess. 73s Fabio iz5xrc On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 3:37 AM, Stefan Wagener wrote: > Hi Rob, > > Any specific reason why you went with that model? A cheap used FTA receiver > (DVB-S) will do. > Biggest problem for receiving will not be the receiver, or dish or > LNB/downconverter. Biggest problem will be the Yaesu G5400 and 5500 not > being accurate enough. That eliminates most of the current satellite/ISS > users unless they have a ProSistel or Spid rotor setup ($$$). > > Stefan, VE4NSA > > > On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 3:46 PM, Robert C. Campbell >wrote: > > > I got my TechnoTrend S2-1600 the other day and tried to get it to work > on a > > Windows XP and a Windows 7 machine. Both machines are presently out of > > commission because of driver issues and > > an array of error codes. Seems all is not as simple as plug and play with > > these little monsters. > > I don't think I will ship it back to Europe for some other victim got get > > his hands on. Destruction with a 5 lb. hammer seems most likely. Anyone > > with a recommendation for another product that has good drivers packaged > > with it along with good vendor support would be welcome to contact me off > > line at the above address. Thanks in advance. > > > > > > Bob KB3PMR > > ___ > > 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
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[amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
Hi Oscar, Call? Any of those should work fine, and you should include the Kenwood TS-2000 in your search list. It is still in production, and well thought of, though like nearly every other rig it does have a few quirks. The FT-847 is still a great rig, and is usually snapped up whenever a good used one becomes available. The first batch had "write only" CAT control, with all of the following ones having bidirectional capability which is needed for modern control programs such as SatPC32. Many of the first ones where modified, but if you consider one, make certain it has the update. Note that you can use two regular rigs together to form a satellite station. Some people find a good eBay or flea market rig as a second unit. Again, programs like SatPC32 will work with this combination and make it look like a single rig. For instance, our Dayton Hamvention demo station uses two FT-817s. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Oscar Ortega Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 6:52 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get Hi, I recently got interested in trying satellite communications. I bought an Arrow antenna and I am wondering which transceiver to get. So far I have found the FT-847, IC-910h and IC-9100. The FT-847 scares me since it is a bit old, however I have heard it is very good for satellite and EME. Any advice would be appreciated!! Regards, Oscar ___ 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: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
Hi Oscar and Alan, Please be aware of the birdie right on the downlink of SO50. This is an internal birdie. I think it is very important to pass this on. It will affect AO27 also if it comes back to life or any satellite that uses 436.800 as a downlink. 73 de Angelo - Original Message - From: "Alan" To: "'Oscar Ortega'" ; Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:07 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get Hi Oscar, Call? Any of those should work fine, and you should include the Kenwood TS-2000 in your search list. It is still in production, and well thought of, though like nearly every other rig it does have a few quirks. The FT-847 is still a great rig, and is usually snapped up whenever a good used one becomes available. The first batch had "write only" CAT control, with all of the following ones having bidirectional capability which is needed for modern control programs such as SatPC32. Many of the first ones where modified, but if you consider one, make certain it has the update. Note that you can use two regular rigs together to form a satellite station. Some people find a good eBay or flea market rig as a second unit. Again, programs like SatPC32 will work with this combination and make it look like a single rig. For instance, our Dayton Hamvention demo station uses two FT-817s. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Oscar Ortega Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 6:52 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get Hi, I recently got interested in trying satellite communications. I bought an Arrow antenna and I am wondering which transceiver to get. So far I have found the FT-847, IC-910h and IC-9100. The FT-847 scares me since it is a bit old, however I have heard it is very good for satellite and EME. Any advice would be appreciated!! Regards, Oscar ___ 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: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
Hello Oscar...If you want to spend a boat load of money then any of the new radios on the market will due very nicely. However for probably less that $600 you can get two multi mode older 2M & 70cm radios. The IC 471A, IC 251A, TS700A come to mind. They will not be computer controlled and you will have to use that big knob for doppler and tracking. However they will do the job and you will learn a lot. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: "Oscar Ortega" To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2013 4:51:42 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get Hi, I recently got interested in trying satellite communications. I bought an Arrow antenna and I am wondering which transceiver to get. So far I have found the FT-847, IC-910h and IC-9100. The FT-847 scares me since it is a bit old, however I have heard it is very good for satellite and EME. Any advice would be appreciated!! Regards, Oscar ___ 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: Newbie needs advice
Depends on what you plan on doing and how much money you want to spend. I would suggest for portable operations getting a new or used name brand dual band ht like the Yaesu VX-7R or maybe a VX-8R. Check the suppliers for close outs and specials. I got my Yaesu VX-7R at real deal because they were clearing them out for the newer model VX-8 something because they actually came out with two new variants of the model. Keep in mind they work four bands. I'm starting to hear some bad things about the new "cheap" models that are out that as with I suggested staying Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu etc. I run both Elk and Arrow antennas.For base operations do the same but look for reviews on the different rigs. There are a ton of different ways to setup a home station. My rule of thumb when shopping is doing what your doing now then check the suppliers for deals, then look for used e-bay is a good source along with Hamfests!73,sMike/N8GBU ___ 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: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
Hi Oscar, I just got in to satellites and I started with a Yaesu FT-817. It's max power is 5W which is plenty for most satellites. I added a second 817 to allow me to quickly "find" myself on the SSB sats. Reply to me directly and I can share with you my setup. Cheers! Chandler Y. Heath On Aug 1, 2013, at 6:51 PM, Oscar Ortega wrote: > Hi, > > I recently got interested in trying satellite communications. I bought an > Arrow antenna and I am wondering > which transceiver to get. So far I have found the FT-847, IC-910h and > IC-9100. > > The FT-847 scares me since it is a bit old, however I have heard it is very > good for satellite and EME. > > Any advice would be appreciated!! > > Regards, > Oscar > ___ > 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: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
Alan, Thanks for the reply. I usually don't reply to many emails here, but I feel this was necessary. I bare to disagree with you Alan. If I would have known the rig had a birdie right on the downlink frequency of two of the most popular fm birds, I would not have purchased the rig years ago. Making a statement of a "few quirks" does not give a person a fair assessment of the rig. I just feel it is a very important fact. Angelo / N5UXT - Original Message - From: "Alan" To: "'Angelo Glorioso'" Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 2:14 PM Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get Angelo, rig it does have a few quirks. There was no need to bury him with details. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Angelo Glorioso Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:34 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get Hi Oscar and Alan, Please be aware of the birdie right on the downlink of SO50. This is an internal birdie. I think it is very important to pass this on. It will affect AO27 also if it comes back to life or any satellite that uses 436.800 as a downlink. 73 de Angelo - Original Message - From: "Alan" To: "'Oscar Ortega'" ; Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:07 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get Hi Oscar, Call? Any of those should work fine, and you should include the Kenwood TS-2000 in your search list. It is still in production, and well thought of, though like nearly every other rig it does have a few quirks. The FT-847 is still a great rig, and is usually snapped up whenever a good used one becomes available. The first batch had "write only" CAT control, with all of the following ones having bidirectional capability which is needed for modern control programs such as SatPC32. Many of the first ones where modified, but if you consider one, make certain it has the update. Note that you can use two regular rigs together to form a satellite station. Some people find a good eBay or flea market rig as a second unit. Again, programs like SatPC32 will work with this combination and make it look like a single rig. For instance, our Dayton Hamvention demo station uses two FT-817s. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Oscar Ortega Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 6:52 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get Hi, I recently got interested in trying satellite communications. I bought an Arrow antenna and I am wondering which transceiver to get. So far I have found the FT-847, IC-910h and IC-9100. The FT-847 scares me since it is a bit old, however I have heard it is very good for satellite and EME. Any advice would be appreciated!! Regards, Oscar ___ 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: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
http://www.hsmicrowave.com/432M7.html The link will get you a fix for the Birdie Problem on the Kenwood TS-2000. Worked Great for me until I picked up my IC-9100. Sold it with my TS-2000. If you want to know about set up send me an e-mail. 73, Craig -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Angelo Glorioso Sent: Friday, August 2, 2013 5:08 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get Alan, Thanks for the reply. I usually don't reply to many emails here, but I feel this was necessary. I bare to disagree with you Alan. If I would have known the rig had a birdie right on the downlink frequency of two of the most popular fm birds, I would not have purchased the rig years ago. Making a statement of a "few quirks" does not give a person a fair assessment of the rig. I just feel it is a very important fact. Angelo / N5UXT > - Original Message - > From: "Alan" > To: "'Angelo Glorioso'" > Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 2:14 PM > Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to > get > > >> Angelo, >> rig it does have a few quirks. >> >> There was no need to bury him with details. >> >> Alan >> WA4SCA >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On >> Behalf Of Angelo Glorioso >> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:34 AM >> To: amsat-bb@amsat.org >> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get >> >> Hi Oscar and Alan, >> >> Please be aware of the birdie right on the downlink of SO50. This is an >> internal birdie. I think it is very important to pass this on. It will >> affect AO27 also if it comes back to life or any >> satellite that uses 436.800 as a downlink. >> >> >> 73 de Angelo >> >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Alan" >> To: "'Oscar Ortega'" ; >> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:07 AM >> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get >> >> >>> Hi Oscar, >>> >>> Call? >>> >>> Any of those should work fine, and you should include the Kenwood >>> TS-2000 >>> in your search list. It is >>> still in production, and well thought of, though like nearly every other >>> rig it does have a few >>> quirks. >>> >>> The FT-847 is still a great rig, and is usually snapped up whenever a >>> good >>> used one becomes available. >>> The first batch had "write only" CAT control, with all of the following >>> ones having bidirectional >>> capability which is needed for modern control programs such as SatPC32. >>> Many of the first ones where >>> modified, but if you consider one, make certain it has the update. >>> >>> Note that you can use two regular rigs together to form a satellite >>> station. Some people find a good >>> eBay or flea market rig as a second unit. Again, programs like SatPC32 >>> will work with this >>> combination and make it look like a single rig. For instance, our >>> Dayton >>> Hamvention demo station uses >>> two FT-817s. >>> >>> 73s, >>> >>> Alan >>> WA4SCA >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On >>> Behalf Of Oscar Ortega >>> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 6:52 PM >>> To: amsat-bb@amsat.org >>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I recently got interested in trying satellite communications. I bought >>> an >>> Arrow antenna and I am >>> wondering >>> which transceiver to get. So far I have found the FT-847, IC-910h and >>> IC-9100. >>> >>> The FT-847 scares me since it is a bit old, however I have heard it is >>> very good for satellite and >>> EME. >>> >>> Any advice would be appreciated!! >>> >>> Regards, >>> Oscar >>> ___ >>> 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] Help with 75 mtr Qrn problem
I have 2 dipoles up at 60+ ft - one set running East-West other North South .. From 2.6 to 5 Megs I have a S-7 Qrn lev at 4 Am .. buy noon I have a 10-20 over QRN Lev .. I live on 10 acres and have turned off main power to house and still have QRN .. so not coming from anything in house .. This one has me stumped .. 6 moths ago my Qrn was a S-2 .. waiting for a G6 radio to try and track this down but does anybody else have any idea's ? Tnx Dave N6CO ___ 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: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
OPS! THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PRIVATE. - Original Message - From: "Angelo Glorioso" To: Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 4:07 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get Alan, Thanks for the reply. I usually don't reply to many emails here, but I feel this was necessary. I bare to disagree with you Alan. If I would have known the rig had a birdie right on the downlink frequency of two of the most popular fm birds, I would not have purchased the rig years ago. Making a statement of a "few quirks" does not give a person a fair assessment of the rig. I just feel it is a very important fact. Angelo / N5UXT - Original Message - From: "Alan" To: "'Angelo Glorioso'" Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 2:14 PM Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get Angelo, rig it does have a few quirks. There was no need to bury him with details. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Angelo Glorioso Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:34 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get Hi Oscar and Alan, Please be aware of the birdie right on the downlink of SO50. This is an internal birdie. I think it is very important to pass this on. It will affect AO27 also if it comes back to life or any satellite that uses 436.800 as a downlink. 73 de Angelo - Original Message - From: "Alan" To: "'Oscar Ortega'" ; Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:07 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get Hi Oscar, Call? Any of those should work fine, and you should include the Kenwood TS-2000 in your search list. It is still in production, and well thought of, though like nearly every other rig it does have a few quirks. The FT-847 is still a great rig, and is usually snapped up whenever a good used one becomes available. The first batch had "write only" CAT control, with all of the following ones having bidirectional capability which is needed for modern control programs such as SatPC32. Many of the first ones where modified, but if you consider one, make certain it has the update. Note that you can use two regular rigs together to form a satellite station. Some people find a good eBay or flea market rig as a second unit. Again, programs like SatPC32 will work with this combination and make it look like a single rig. For instance, our Dayton Hamvention demo station uses two FT-817s. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Oscar Ortega Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 6:52 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get Hi, I recently got interested in trying satellite communications. I bought an Arrow antenna and I am wondering which transceiver to get. So far I have found the FT-847, IC-910h and IC-9100. The FT-847 scares me since it is a bit old, however I have heard it is very good for satellite and EME. Any advice would be appreciated!! Regards, Oscar ___ 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 ___ 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: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
No problem Angelo. The point was not the quirks and deficiencies, which the FT-847 and IC-910 have as well, but at what point to go into the details. Sometimes the "data dump" which we oldsters can generate can be a bit much! :) 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Angelo Glorioso Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 4:40 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get OPS! THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PRIVATE. - Original Message - From: "Angelo Glorioso" To: Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 4:07 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get > > > Alan, > > Thanks for the reply. I usually don't reply to many emails here, but I > feel > this was necessary. I bare to disagree with you Alan. If I would have > known > the rig had a birdie right on the downlink frequency of two of the most > popular > fm birds, I would not have purchased the rig years ago. Making a > statement of a "few quirks" does not give a person a fair assessment of > the > rig. I just feel it is a very important fact. > > > > Angelo / N5UXT > > >> - Original Message - >> From: "Alan" >> To: "'Angelo Glorioso'" >> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 2:14 PM >> Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to >> get >> >> >>> Angelo, >>> >rig it does have a few quirks. >>> >>> There was no need to bury him with details. >>> >>> Alan >>> WA4SCA >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On >>> Behalf Of Angelo Glorioso >>> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:34 AM >>> To: amsat-bb@amsat.org >>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get >>> >>> Hi Oscar and Alan, >>> >>> Please be aware of the birdie right on the downlink of SO50. This is an >>> internal birdie. I think it is very important to pass this on. It will >>> affect AO27 also if it comes back to life or any >>> satellite that uses 436.800 as a downlink. >>> >>> >>> 73 de Angelo >>> >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Alan" >>> To: "'Oscar Ortega'" ; >>> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:07 AM >>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get >>> >>> Hi Oscar, Call? Any of those should work fine, and you should include the Kenwood TS-2000 in your search list. It is still in production, and well thought of, though like nearly every other rig it does have a few quirks. The FT-847 is still a great rig, and is usually snapped up whenever a good used one becomes available. The first batch had "write only" CAT control, with all of the following ones having bidirectional capability which is needed for modern control programs such as SatPC32. Many of the first ones where modified, but if you consider one, make certain it has the update. Note that you can use two regular rigs together to form a satellite station. Some people find a good eBay or flea market rig as a second unit. Again, programs like SatPC32 will work with this combination and make it look like a single rig. For instance, our Dayton Hamvention demo station uses two FT-817s. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Oscar Ortega Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 6:52 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get Hi, I recently got interested in trying satellite communications. I bought an Arrow antenna and I am wondering which transceiver to get. So far I have found the FT-847, IC-910h and IC-9100. The FT-847 scares me since it is a bit old, however I have heard it is very good for satellite and EME. Any advice would be appreciated!! Regards, Oscar ___ 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 >>> p
[amsat-bb] Re: Help with 75 mtr Qrn problem
Hi Dave, N6CO If you don't live very close to a big city probably there are sparks into one or more high voltage defective insulators carrying AC power to your town and very close to your antennas. 73" de i8CVS Domenico - Original Message - From: "Dave Larsen PhD" To: Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 12:23 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Help with 75 mtr Qrn problem > I have 2 dipoles up at 60+ ft - one set running East-West other North South .. From 2.6 to 5 Megs I > have a S-7 Qrn lev at 4 Am .. buy noon I have a 10-20 over QRN Lev .. I live on 10 acres and have > turned off main power to house and still have QRN .. so not coming from anything in house .. This one > has me stumped .. 6 moths ago my Qrn was a S-2 .. waiting for a G6 radio to try and track this down > but does anybody else have any idea's ? > > Tnx > > Dave > N6CO > ___ > 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: Help with 75 mtr Qrn problem
I have called PG&E and the guy came out with a 430 Rx with a beam saying it's not there problem - humm - The Lev stays at a S-7 and then when sun comes up it goes to a S-9 20 over both Ants were fine for 2 years .. then the QRN .. it did go away for about 1 week now back for 1 month Tnx for all responce . Dave - Original Message - From: "K4FEG" To: "Dave Larsen PhD" Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 3:50 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Help with 75 mtr Qrn problem On 8/2/2013 05:23 PM, Dave Larsen PhD wrote: I have 2 dipoles up at 60+ ft - one set running East-West other North South .. From 2.6 to 5 Megs I have a S-7 Qrn lev at 4 Am .. buy noon I have a 10-20 over QRN Lev .. I live on 10 acres and have turned off main power to house and still have QRN .. so not coming from anything in house .. This one has me stumped .. 6 moths ago my Qrn was a S-2 .. waiting for a G6 radio to try and track this down but does anybody else have any idea's ? Tnx Dave N6CO ___ 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 there is a possibility that you have a nearby electrical transformer that has a corroded connection on it, these connections can be a major source of noise and they will come and go with changes in humidity or precipitation. will it suddenly stop at times are is it a fairly constant level? your local utility company can find and repair these connections but they need a better idea of the direction it is from your QTH. Those are my thoughts on your problem Good Luck Frank; K4FEG ___ 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: Help with 75 mtr Qrn problem
Not that uncommon this time of the year! Especially on 160-meters and 80/75-meters, slightly less on 40-meters, the QRN level can be pretty horrid! Much of the noise is caused by lightning that can be hundreds of miles away. Glen, K9STH Website: http://k9sth.com From: Dave Larsen PhD To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, August 2, 2013 5:23 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Help with 75 mtr Qrn problem I have 2 dipoles up at 60+ ft - one set running East-West other North South .. From 2.6 to 5 Megs I have a S-7 Qrn lev at 4 Am .. buy noon I have a 10-20 over QRN Lev .. I live on 10 acres and have turned off main power to house and still have QRN .. so not coming from anything in house .. This one has me stumped .. 6 moths ago my Qrn was a S-2 .. waiting for a G6 radio to try and track this down but does anybody else have any idea'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] Re: Help with 75 mtr Qrn problem
Hi Dave, If the noise came and went sharply (like someone turned something off for a week), and "man made" sounding, perhaps one of your neighbors put up a solar power array? Lots of diodes and the power inverter running during the day... Just a thought, Greg KO6TH Dave Larsen PhD wrote: I have called PG&E and the guy came out with a 430 Rx with a beam saying it's not there problem - humm - The Lev stays at a S-7 and then when sun comes up it goes to a S-9 20 over both Ants were fine for 2 years .. then the QRN .. it did go away for about 1 week now back for 1 month Tnx for all responce . Dave - Original Message - From: "K4FEG" To: "Dave Larsen PhD" Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 3:50 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Help with 75 mtr Qrn problem On 8/2/2013 05:23 PM, Dave Larsen PhD wrote: I have 2 dipoles up at 60+ ft - one set running East-West other North South .. From 2.6 to 5 Megs I have a S-7 Qrn lev at 4 Am .. buy noon I have a 10-20 over QRN Lev .. I live on 10 acres and have turned off main power to house and still have QRN .. so not coming from anything in house .. This one has me stumped .. 6 moths ago my Qrn was a S-2 .. waiting for a G6 radio to try and track this down but does anybody else have any idea's ? Tnx Dave N6CO ___ 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 there is a possibility that you have a nearby electrical transformer that has a corroded connection on it, these connections can be a major source of noise and they will come and go with changes in humidity or precipitation. will it suddenly stop at times are is it a fairly constant level? your local utility company can find and repair these connections but they need a better idea of the direction it is from your QTH. Those are my thoughts on your problem Good Luck Frank; K4FEG ___ 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: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
Now, keep in mind folks, Oscar bought an arrow antenna, not a cross yagi or dish or whatever else including rotor. He has small portable antenna for the great outdoors! Hooking up an IC910, IC9100, FT847, TS2000 or whatever else which is primary a stationary rig is overkill. He needs a good cross-band HT or one of the mobile rigs. Also SatPC32 is not working on the balcony or in the front yard unless he drags out the computer and the power cables and the table and so on and on and on. He needs a handheld solution, software for a mobile phone or tablet for his arrow not a stationary equipment list. 2 cents worth, Stefan, VE4NSA On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 6:16 PM, Alan wrote: > No problem Angelo. The point was not the quirks and deficiencies, which > the FT-847 and IC-910 have as > well, but at what point to go into the details. Sometimes the "data dump" > which we oldsters can > generate can be a bit much! :) > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > > > -Original Message- > From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On > Behalf Of Angelo Glorioso > Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 4:40 PM > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get > > OPS! > > THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PRIVATE. > > - Original Message - > From: "Angelo Glorioso" > To: > Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 4:07 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get > > > > > > > > Alan, > > > > Thanks for the reply. I usually don't reply to many emails here, but I > > feel > > this was necessary. I bare to disagree with you Alan. If I would have > > known > > the rig had a birdie right on the downlink frequency of two of the most > > popular > > fm birds, I would not have purchased the rig years ago. Making a > > statement of a "few quirks" does not give a person a fair assessment of > > the > > rig. I just feel it is a very important fact. > > > > > > > > Angelo / N5UXT > > > > > >> - Original Message - > >> From: "Alan" > >> To: "'Angelo Glorioso'" > >> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 2:14 PM > >> Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to > >> get > >> > >> > >>> Angelo, > >>> > >rig it does have a few quirks. > >>> > >>> There was no need to bury him with details. > >>> > >>> Alan > >>> WA4SCA > >>> > >>> > >>> -Original Message- > >>> From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] > On > >>> Behalf Of Angelo Glorioso > >>> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:34 AM > >>> To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > >>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get > >>> > >>> Hi Oscar and Alan, > >>> > >>> Please be aware of the birdie right on the downlink of SO50. This is an > >>> internal birdie. I think it is very important to pass this on. It will > >>> affect AO27 also if it comes back to life or any > >>> satellite that uses 436.800 as a downlink. > >>> > >>> > >>> 73 de Angelo > >>> > >>> > >>> - Original Message - > >>> From: "Alan" > >>> To: "'Oscar Ortega'" ; > >>> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:07 AM > >>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get > >>> > >>> > Hi Oscar, > > Call? > > Any of those should work fine, and you should include the Kenwood > TS-2000 > in your search list. It is > still in production, and well thought of, though like nearly every > other > rig it does have a few > quirks. > > The FT-847 is still a great rig, and is usually snapped up whenever a > good > used one becomes available. > The first batch had "write only" CAT control, with all of the > following > ones having bidirectional > capability which is needed for modern control programs such as > SatPC32. > Many of the first ones where > modified, but if you consider one, make certain it has the update. > > Note that you can use two regular rigs together to form a satellite > station. Some people find a good > eBay or flea market rig as a second unit. Again, programs like > SatPC32 > will work with this > combination and make it look like a single rig. For instance, our > Dayton > Hamvention demo station uses > two FT-817s. > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > > > > > -Original Message- > From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] > On > Behalf Of Oscar Ortega > Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 6:52 PM > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get > > Hi, > > I recently got interested in trying satellite communications. I bought > an > Arrow antenna and I am > wondering > which transceiver to get. So far I have found the FT-847, IC-910h and > IC-9100. > > The FT-847 scares me since it
[amsat-bb] Re: Help with 75 mtr Qrn problem
Hi Dave, N6CO To find out from where the noise come out you need a MFJ-852 Meter A/C Line Noise Meter visible in the following internet address: http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-852 It is currently used by the Electricity Companies in England. 73" de i8CVS Domenico - Original Message - From: "Dave Larsen PhD" To: Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 1:28 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Help with 75 mtr Qrn problem > I have called PG&E and the guy came out with a 430 Rx with a beam saying > it's not > there problem - humm - The Lev stays at a S-7 and then when sun comes up > it goes to a S-9 20 over > > both Ants were fine for 2 years .. then the QRN .. it did go away for about > 1 week now > back for 1 month > > Tnx for all responce . > > Dave > > - Original Message - > From: "K4FEG" > To: "Dave Larsen PhD" > Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 3:50 PM > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Help with 75 mtr Qrn problem > > > > On 8/2/2013 05:23 PM, Dave Larsen PhD wrote: > >> I have 2 dipoles up at 60+ ft - one set running East-West other North > >> South .. From 2.6 to 5 Megs I > >> have a S-7 Qrn lev at 4 Am .. buy noon I have a 10-20 over QRN Lev .. I > >> live on 10 acres and have > >> turned off main power to house and still have QRN .. so not coming from > >> anything in house .. This one > >> has me stumped .. 6 moths ago my Qrn was a S-2 .. waiting for a G6 radio > >> to try and track this down > >> but does anybody else have any idea's ? > >> > >> Tnx > >> > >> Dave > >> N6CO > >> ___ > >> 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 > >> > >> > > there is a possibility that you have a nearby electrical transformer that > > has a corroded connection on it, these connections can be a major source > > of noise and they will come and go with changes in humidity or > > precipitation. will it suddenly stop at times are is it a fairly constant > > level? > > > > your local utility company can find and repair these connections but they > > need a better idea of the direction it is from your QTH. > > > > Those are my thoughts on your problem > > Good Luck > > Frank; > > K4FEG > > ___ > 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: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
Hi Estefan, Yes for the moment I have a portable yagi which I am going to use with my ht. But I also want to try it out with a full size rig and a pc...I don't mind taking out all that stuff to my deck in the back :-). I live in a rented townhouse for now...once I get a home things will become more permanent. I did get pocketsat for my iPad, excellent program. Oscar Sent from my iPad On Aug 2, 2013, at 9:57 PM, Stefan Wagener wrote: > Now, keep in mind folks, Oscar bought an arrow antenna, not a cross yagi or > dish or whatever else including rotor. He has small portable antenna for > the great outdoors! > > Hooking up an IC910, IC9100, FT847, TS2000 or whatever else which is > primary a stationary rig is overkill. He needs a good cross-band HT or one > of the mobile rigs. Also SatPC32 is not working on the balcony or in the > front yard unless he drags out the computer and the power cables and the > table and so on and on and on. He needs a handheld solution, software for a > mobile phone or tablet for his arrow not a stationary equipment list. > > 2 cents worth, > > Stefan, VE4NSA > > > On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 6:16 PM, Alan wrote: > >> No problem Angelo. The point was not the quirks and deficiencies, which >> the FT-847 and IC-910 have as >> well, but at what point to go into the details. Sometimes the "data dump" >> which we oldsters can >> generate can be a bit much! :) >> >> 73s, >> >> Alan >> WA4SCA >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On >> Behalf Of Angelo Glorioso >> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 4:40 PM >> To: amsat-bb@amsat.org >> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get >> >> OPS! >> >> THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PRIVATE. ___ 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: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
To each his own. I have worked 100's of passes from the road with an Icom 910 and an Arrow in the past year. I find it the cleaner solution albeit a bit more expensive than two all mode radios. It's not exactly handheld but with the carry handle I can easily move it from its foam carry box to the roof or trunk lid. Every time I try to go with a two radio solution (typically a Yaesu FT-817 and FT-100/857) for portable Arrow work, I'm drawn back to a single radio solution for simplicity. If I'm packing light and the IC-910 is ruled out, a single FT-817 does the trick. As we all draw from our personal experiences when making recommendations, I will suggest : Yaesu FT-817 for the traveler, adventurer, and experimenter. Icom IC-910 for the person willing to take a shack-sized rig outdoors on occasion. Both are paired well with an Arrow. The nice thing about starting with an FT-817 is the ability to travel with a small wire dipole to play HF. In my satellite bag I normally carry a 20m end fed wire to kill time between passes. 73 Clayton W5PFG On Aug 2, 2013 10:05 PM, "Stefan Wagener" wrote: > Now, keep in mind folks, Oscar bought an arrow antenna, not a cross yagi or > dish or whatever else including rotor. He has small portable antenna for > the great outdoors! > > Hooking up an IC910, IC9100, FT847, TS2000 or whatever else which is > primary a stationary rig is overkill. He needs a good cross-band HT or one > of the mobile rigs. Also SatPC32 is not working on the balcony or in the > front yard unless he drags out the computer and the power cables and the > table and so on and on and on. He needs a handheld solution, software for a > mobile phone or tablet for his arrow not a stationary equipment list. > > 2 cents worth, > > Stefan, VE4NSA > > > On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 6:16 PM, Alan wrote: > > > No problem Angelo. The point was not the quirks and deficiencies, which > > the FT-847 and IC-910 have as > > well, but at what point to go into the details. Sometimes the "data > dump" > > which we oldsters can > > generate can be a bit much! :) > > > > 73s, > > > > Alan > > WA4SCA > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On > > Behalf Of Angelo Glorioso > > Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 4:40 PM > > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get > > > > OPS! > > > > THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PRIVATE. > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Angelo Glorioso" > > To: > > Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 4:07 PM > > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get > > > > > > > > > > > > > Alan, > > > > > > Thanks for the reply. I usually don't reply to many emails here, but I > > > feel > > > this was necessary. I bare to disagree with you Alan. If I would have > > > known > > > the rig had a birdie right on the downlink frequency of two of the most > > > popular > > > fm birds, I would not have purchased the rig years ago. Making a > > > statement of a "few quirks" does not give a person a fair assessment of > > > the > > > rig. I just feel it is a very important fact. > > > > > > > > > > > > Angelo / N5UXT > > > > > > > > >> - Original Message - > > >> From: "Alan" > > >> To: "'Angelo Glorioso'" > > >> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 2:14 PM > > >> Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver > to > > >> get > > >> > > >> > > >>> Angelo, > > >>> > > >rig it does have a few quirks. > > >>> > > >>> There was no need to bury him with details. > > >>> > > >>> Alan > > >>> WA4SCA > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> -Original Message- > > >>> From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] > > On > > >>> Behalf Of Angelo Glorioso > > >>> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:34 AM > > >>> To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > > >>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to > get > > >>> > > >>> Hi Oscar and Alan, > > >>> > > >>> Please be aware of the birdie right on the downlink of SO50. This is > an > > >>> internal birdie. I think it is very important to pass this on. It > will > > >>> affect AO27 also if it comes back to life or any > > >>> satellite that uses 436.800 as a downlink. > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> 73 de Angelo > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> - Original Message - > > >>> From: "Alan" > > >>> To: "'Oscar Ortega'" ; > > >>> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:07 AM > > >>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to > get > > >>> > > >>> > > Hi Oscar, > > > > Call? > > > > Any of those should work fine, and you should include the Kenwood > > TS-2000 > > in your search list. It is > > still in production, and well thought of, though like nearly every > > other > > rig it does have a few > > quirks. > > > > The FT-847 is still a great rig, and is usually snapped up whenever > a > > good > > us
[amsat-bb] Re: Help with 75 mtr Qrn problem
On 03/08/13 12:40, Greg D wrote: Hi Dave, If the noise came and went sharply (like someone turned something off for a week), and "man made" sounding, perhaps one of your neighbors put up a solar power array? Lots of diodes and the power inverter running during the day... I sympathise with the original poster and have exactly the same problem; 20dB over S9, or worse, up to 21MHz. My initial though was likewise that our 3KW solar system was the cause and although it does add to the noise, switching it off barely makes a difference. Our mains powered LED lighting also adds a little to the noise, most noticeable at around 7MHz. We live in a small town in the middle of nowhere and our closest neighbours are 500 metres away. So that only leaves the overhead street electricity cables and or the high tension cables that lead to the switching yard some 2km from our house. We have underground cables from the street to the house. Whatever the cause, HF operation is out of the question at the moment. If I can muster some enthusiasm I might investigate a loop aerial. -- Regards, Phil ___ 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: Help with 75 mtr Qrn problem
Can you hear it on the AM broadcast band? If so use the ferrite rod antenna to get directions of it and have yourself a fox hunt. Joe WB9SBD Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com On 8/2/2013 9:40 PM, Greg D wrote: Hi Dave, If the noise came and went sharply (like someone turned something off for a week), and "man made" sounding, perhaps one of your neighbors put up a solar power array? Lots of diodes and the power inverter running during the day... Just a thought, Greg KO6TH Dave Larsen PhD wrote: I have called PG&E and the guy came out with a 430 Rx with a beam saying it's not there problem - humm - The Lev stays at a S-7 and then when sun comes up it goes to a S-9 20 over both Ants were fine for 2 years .. then the QRN .. it did go away for about 1 week now back for 1 month Tnx for all responce . Dave - Original Message - From: "K4FEG" To: "Dave Larsen PhD" Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 3:50 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Help with 75 mtr Qrn problem On 8/2/2013 05:23 PM, Dave Larsen PhD wrote: I have 2 dipoles up at 60+ ft - one set running East-West other North South .. From 2.6 to 5 Megs I have a S-7 Qrn lev at 4 Am .. buy noon I have a 10-20 over QRN Lev .. I live on 10 acres and have turned off main power to house and still have QRN .. so not coming from anything in house .. This one has me stumped .. 6 moths ago my Qrn was a S-2 .. waiting for a G6 radio to try and track this down but does anybody else have any idea's ? Tnx Dave N6CO ___ 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 there is a possibility that you have a nearby electrical transformer that has a corroded connection on it, these connections can be a major source of noise and they will come and go with changes in humidity or precipitation. will it suddenly stop at times are is it a fairly constant level? your local utility company can find and repair these connections but they need a better idea of the direction it is from your QTH. Those are my thoughts on your problem Good Luck Frank; K4FEG ___ 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] CO-65 Digi-ON
CO-65 (CUTE1.7+APDII) Digi-ON
Saturday, August 3rd, 2013 by JA0CAW
01:07 UTC UP 1267.6056Mhz+3K DL 437.475Mhz
01:12 JA5BLZ/JQ1YTC*>CQ>UI,?,F0 (9600 baud)::ALL :GM via CO-65
01:14 JA5BLZ/JQ1YTC*>CQ>UI,?,F0 (9600 baud):=3336.80N/13340.72E-73′ Via
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