[amsat-bb] Re: Another Great Tech Tuesday Net
Wow - you have no idea what you are talking about. That is NOT how I was dismissed from AMSAT-NA. And if someone told you that was how it all went down, then they are misrepresenting the truth. Clint Bradford -- Clint Bradford, K6LCS http://www.clintbradford.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] Re: Another Great Tech Tuesday Net
Tony, I believe you are a bit mistaken... I could be wrong, but it's my understanding that Clint WAS an AMSAT Area Coordinator and he was recently asked to step down from the position. Or informed he was stepping down involuntarily... whatever way you want to say it. As for comments about negativity on the board... ham radio is a part of life and negativity in life exists. Sometimes that negativity is veiled behind smiles, snarky comments and orchestrated presentations and the negativity that is obvious & easily observed is merely the reaction to the veiled form. Also, try to remember that with the written word, intent is not always clear and humor does not always come across. A number of the people that post here have a dry sense of humor and use it to combat what they perceive as narcissistic ramblings. In other words, a lot of people write like they speak but you can't hear the sarcasm in their voice. I also don't believe all contributions are always welcome. When the motives of an individual are self-serving and/or contrary to the motives of the greater organization, it's usually time to cut ties and have all parties go their separate ways. A lot of the time when this happens, the leadership of an organization has it's reasons, but doesn't want to be 'negative' and publicize the details. - Q.E.D. 73 - Hey Clint, I know you think this is just a funny inside joke but the negativity and cheap shot at Barry is uncalled for. We both know that you were ASKED to be an Area Coordinator and you DECLINED because you did not want to take on the full responsibilities of an Area Coordinator. That is perfectly fine, not everyone wants to take on that level of commitment. But, you were also told, by Barry, that AMSAT would still appreciate any marketing and publicity activities that you cared to do on your own to benefit AMSAT. So, you may think it is just your little inside joke since you were the one to reject the position but poking fun at someone else is not acceptable behavior on the BB and certainly not in the spirit of amateur radio fellowship. You owe Barry an apology. Tony AA2TX -- "Control is the need of the fearful mind. Trust is the need of the courageous heart." ___ 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] CNN report amateurs receiving lunar radio signals
CNN report amateurs receiving lunar radio signals http://amsat-uk.org/2014/02/13/cnn-report-amateurs-receiving-lunar-radio-signals/ Also on AMSAT-UK website Brown University LED CubeSat http://amsat-uk.org/2014/02/12/brown-university-led-cubesat/ FUNcube satellite talk at Sutton and Cheam http://amsat-uk.org/2014/02/12/funcube-satellite-talk-at-sutton-and-cheam/ FUNcube Data Warehouse Min-Max Values http://amsat-uk.org/2014/02/13/funcube-data-warehouse-min-max-values/ $50SAT PocketQube Update http://amsat-uk.org/2014/02/12/50sat-pocketqube-update/ CubeSats deployed from International Space Station http://amsat-uk.org/2014/02/11/cubesats-deployed-from-international-space-station/ 73 Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK website http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/AMSAT-UK/208113275898396 Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ___ 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] AMSAT Attitudes
You know, my kids don't act like this. If they did... Well, they don't. Holier-than-thou, narcissistic, shall I go on? Are you all ticked at *me*now? Good, at least I have you agreeing about *something*! Mmm... I wonder why AMSAT membership is waning... Joel - W4JBB ex-AMSAT member 32589 ___ 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: AMSAT Attitudes
Well said Joel, now they can be upset with me as well. I thought my net comment was funny considering it was named a 2 Meter Tech Net, get it Technician, but that's the dry New England sense of Humor. I also don't post much on here as I am usually listening to Satellites or making contacts on the Birds, or rag chewing on HF. Just a bit more on Narcissistic personalities, you be the Judge ! Expects to be recognized as superior and special, without superior accomplishments Expects constant attention, admiration and positive reinforcement from others Envies others and believes others envy him/her Is preoccupied with thoughts and fantasies of great success, enormous attractiveness, power, intelligence Lacks the ability to empathize with the feelings or desires of others Is arrogant in attitudes and behavior Has expectations of special treatment that are unrealistic They also missed Legend in Own Mind, and Self Back Patting.. Anyway, Flame away it's snowing and I have nothing better to do today than read and laugh at people on the internet.. 73 Craig-W1MSG -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Joel Black Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 7:08 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Attitudes You know, my kids don't act like this. If they did... Well, they don't. Holier-than-thou, narcissistic, shall I go on? Are you all ticked at *me*now? Good, at least I have you agreeing about *something*! Mmm... I wonder why AMSAT membership is waning... Joel - W4JBB ex-AMSAT member 32589 ___ 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: Another Great Tech Tuesday Net
Everything you just said justified negativity. This is also part of the problem. Please try welcoming kindness, courtesy, and general warmth. This passive attitude towards negativity shouldn't be allowed. 73s ___ 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] D STAR Amsat users net
Hi All DSTAR AMSAT users net tonight on REF 60B 0200 utc. Hope you can checkin and share some useful satellite news. DX stations welcomed. If you have radio equipment for sale or if you maybe looking for some, please feel free to list. Check www.starcommgroup.orgwe have a tab for sale or trade, KA2BSM runs it, send items to list to Rick Thanks again to Frank K4FEG for the great job he is doing on the Star Com BB Lots of great grid info has been shared there for USA and DX. Thanks WA4HFN em55 Damon ___ 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] CAPE-2 over Brazil #1305
1:Fm W5UL-15 To W5UL [12:35:21R] +W5UL,CAPE-2,3e,PK,201301281922CST,5212mV,01001,3e,21C,13C,ulcape.org# 1:Fm W5UL-15 To W5UL [12:35:51R] +W5UL,CAPE-2,42,PK,201301281923CST,5190mV,01001,42,19C,14C,ulcape.org# 1:Fm W5UL-15 To W5UL [12:36:03R] +W5UL,CAPE-2,44,PK,201301281923CST,5203mV,01002,44,20C,14C,ulcape.org# 1:Fm W5UL-15 To W5UL [12:36:08R] +W5UL,CAPE-2,45,PK,201301281923CST,5120mV,01002,45,19C,15C,ulcape.org# 1:Fm W5UL-15 To W5UL [12:36:38R] +W5UL,CAPE-2,48,PK,201301281925CST,5224mV,01002,48,27C,16C,ulcape.org# 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ ___ 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: Another Great Tech Tuesday Net
Dear Clint, As a board member, I am well aware of what transpired. AMSAT is working on bringing our old Field Operations organization back up to being relevant. We are actively looking for volunteers to be Area Coordinators. You were contacted as a previous volunteer to see if you were still interested. Since you stated that you were not willing to do what is expected of an Area Coordinator, we are forced to find someone else who is willing since we need to fill that position. In no way were you "dismissed" from AMSAT. If you want to go about doing things your own way there is nothing wrong with that. AMSAT welcomes all volunteer activities that promote AMSAT and amateur satellites; including yours. This is a hobby. It is supposed to be fun. The amsat-bb is supposed to be used to talk about satellites not to take shots at other volunteers. You still owe Barry an apology. 73, Tony AA2TX On 2/13/2014 3:02 AM, Clint Bradford wrote: Wow - you have no idea what you are talking about. That is NOT how I was dismissed from AMSAT-NA. And if someone told you that was how it all went down, then they are misrepresenting the truth. Clint Bradford -- Clint Bradford, K6LCS http://www.clintbradford.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] Re: Another Great Tech Tuesday Net
>> As a board member, I am well aware of what transpired. By reading your public message, NO, you were not told accurately what occurred. You were not told of all the content of an hour-plus phone interrogation by an AMSAT-NA appointee and what was discussed. And I did not see you CC'd in those email messages from the board president. Your current board president has no clue as to the value of what many volunteers were doing on behalf of AMSAT-NA. There are at least four devoted, fervent, dedicated advocates of AMSAT-NA that have been turned off and dismissed by this "criteria" that has popped up. Some have been told to alter their presentations. You have a board president who wrote, after being advised that AMSAT-NA was cited in CQ magazine a couple of times in my articles, that " ... AMSAT-NA's mention in magazine articles is the relative value of published articles diminishes over time ... " Those are words of someone who has no clue as to the power of the Internet. You cannot BUY the type of marketing and positive exposure that I have given AMSAT-NA the past eight years. As I wrote in January at ... http://www.work-sat.com/2014.html ... I doubt that any AMSAT-NA leaders could name ANY OTHER volunteer who has promoted the organization as often and as fervently as have I ... yet this well-documented history of promotion - worth many thousands of dollars in ANY public-relations professional’s portfolio - through my time and efforts has been judged as “lacking” by the current leadership of AMSAT-NA. Clint Bradford K6LCS ___ 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: Another Great Tech Tuesday Net
I am so out of here….someone please let me know when to turn this reflector back on when we start talking about satellites again. Dino KL0S On Feb132014, at 1122 AM, Clint Bradford wrote: >>> As a board member, I am well aware of what transpired. > > By reading your public message, NO, you were not told accurately what > occurred. > You were not told of all the content of an hour-plus phone interrogation by > an > AMSAT-NA appointee and what was discussed. And I did not see you CC'd in > those email messages from the board president. > > Your current board president has no clue as to the value of what many > volunteers > were doing on behalf of AMSAT-NA. There are at least four devoted, fervent, > dedicated advocates of AMSAT-NA that have been turned off and dismissed by > this "criteria" that has popped up. Some have been told to alter their > presentations. > > You have a board president who wrote, after being advised that AMSAT-NA was > cited in CQ magazine a couple of times in my articles, that " ... AMSAT-NA's > mention > in magazine articles is the relative value of published articles diminishes > over time ... " > > Those are words of someone who has no clue as to the power of the Internet. > You > cannot BUY the type of marketing and positive exposure that I have given > AMSAT-NA > the past eight years. > > As I wrote in January at ... http://www.work-sat.com/2014.html ... > > I doubt that any AMSAT-NA leaders could name ANY OTHER volunteer who has > promoted the organization as often and as fervently as have I ... yet this > well-documented history of promotion - worth many thousands of dollars in ANY > public-relations professional’s portfolio - through my time and efforts has > been > judged as “lacking” by the current leadership of AMSAT-NA. > > Clint Bradford K6LCS > > > > ___ > 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: Another Great Tech Tuesday Net
On 02/13/2014 11:05 AM, Anthony Monteiro wrote: Since you stated that you were not willing to do what is expected of an Area Coordinator... Just out of interest, what IS an AC expected to do? That must be published somewhere. Can you provide a link? -- Gus 8P6SM The Easternmost Isle ___ 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] NASA to Televise Cygnus Departure
NASA MEDIA ADVISORY M14-028 NASA Television Airs Departure of Commercial Cargo Ship from Space Station Orbital Sciences' Cygnus cargo spacecraft, which delivered almost a ton-and-a-half of supplies and scientific experiments to the International Space Station in January, will complete its month-long mission to the orbiting laboratory Tuesday, Feb. 18. NASA Television will provide coverage of its departure beginning at 6 a.m. EST. Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of NASA, with the assistance of Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, will use the station's robotic arm to detach and release Cygnus. The pair will operate from the station's cupola robotics workstation. Now loaded with trash, the U.S. commercial resupply craft will be detached from the Earth-facing port of the Harmony module about 5:30 a.m. and will be released at 6:40 a.m. Undocking coverage will be recorded and replayed during live coverage of Cygnus release. On Wednesday, Feb. 19, after it has maneuvered to a safe distance away from the station, Cygnus will fire its engines twice in a maneuver that will enable it to slip out of orbit for a destructive entry into Earth's atmosphere. Cygnus will burn up over the Pacific Ocean. The deorbit sequence will begin shortly after 8 a.m. There will be no television coverage of Cygnus' deorbit. For more details about Cygnus' mission and the activities of the International Space Station Expedition 38 crew, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/station -end- ___ 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] Communications
>> ... I thought my net comment was funny considering it was named a 2 Meter >> Tech Net, get it? Well, Mr. Grumpy here did NOT get it - at first. That is exactly what you explained: An Internet message group's message and intent do not always shine through as expected. I mis-took your comment as a "slam" against us lowly Technicians - and that "techs" were excluding others in some manner. "Tech" to me is sometimes used derogatorily and almost as a "slur" when speaking with hams with advanced (pun intended) licenses. So when Mr. Grumpy - er, I mean - when I - read it, I saw it as possibly meaning that "techs" only were involved ... Whatever. I mis-read it. It IS actually funny - now. Clint K6LCS ___ 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] EL96 SO-50 15-16Feb2014
I will try to operate on SO-50 from EL96 on Saturday and Sunday, 15 and 16 February as follows: 15Feb2014 1302-1315utc 46deg elev max 15Feb2014 2322-2334utc 31deg elev max 16Feb2014 1149-1201utc 36deg elev max 16Feb2014 2209-2221utc 53deg elev max The morning passes will have limited visibility to the north, however, I will try to operate from a better location on the late afternoon passes. I cannot promise that I will be on all passes but I will try. If you work me and need a card, please send an email to my qrz.com address with qso details. Do not send any SASE's. 73, John K8YSE ___ 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] AO 73
Since the up link is at -10Khz( a lot of twisting of the XIT control, can the buttons on SATPAC program compensate. Seems like + and - on the buttons change both up link and down link. Using TS 2000. Thanks R W4BUE ___ 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: AO 73
Rich If you use the Uplink calibration buttons on the SATPC32 CAT menu, only the uplink frequency changes . Dave W0DHB -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Rich/wa4bue Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 7:55 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 Since the up link is at -10Khz( a lot of twisting of the XIT control, can the buttons on SATPAC program compensate. Seems like + and - on the buttons change both up link and down link. Using TS 2000. Thanks R W4BUE ___ 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: AO 73
When using SatPC32, you can change the uplink with the keyboard. CTRL + and - if I am correct. (Take a look at the manual) The buttons in the screen are only for download. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 14-02-2014 04:15, David W0DHB wrote: Rich If you use the Uplink calibration buttons on the SATPC32 CAT menu, only the uplink frequency changes . Dave W0DHB -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Rich/wa4bue Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 7:55 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 Since the up link is at -10Khz( a lot of twisting of the XIT control, can the buttons on SATPAC program compensate. Seems like + and - on the buttons change both up link and down link. Using TS 2000. Thanks R W4BUE ___ 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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ 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
