Re: [amsat-bb] ISS and QSL Card Requests
A voice contact with an orbiting astronaut is an extraordinary event. And I have run into a few operators who had no idea that they could apply for and receive a QSL card for their efforts. As always, you can't just answer the question in a direct manner and put the 'Clint twist' on it. How do I know any numbers? I made a phone call to the ARRL manager who has the numbers. Like I always do, I use the best-available information Why would you even care what the percentage is? Was it a life changing event once you got the numbers? So - What, exactly, is the problem posting the procedure to obtain a QSL card from an ISS contact? I don't recall saying there was a problem with posting the QSL procedure. Once again the 'Clint twist' Clint posts an informative, upbeat, factually correct, on-topic post. And those without as good as Rolodex as I possess can't stand it. And in closing you finish it up like a true Narcissist! Dave-KB1PVH ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] ISS QSL Card Requests
So exactly how do you know what percentage of people requested QSL cards and why would you care? Just curious, so don't feel like this is a Clint assault. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Samsung S4 ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] ZF2CD on SO-50 today
John, He CLEARLY stated Cayman Island time. It is UTC-5 Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Samsung S4 ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] Sprout sstv
Nothing heard on 437.600 on 1737z-1750z pass. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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] 13 Colonies on satellites- NOT PARTICIPATING
I just want to clarify that the decision was made and posted here that we are not taking part in the 13 Colonies special event this year due to lack of state stations. We could only muster up just over half the states and felt that it would be better to have all or nothing this year. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] LO-78 and Invader
Rick, All I heard here was 2 data bursts from Invader, but no poem. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On Jun 30, 2014 4:40 PM, Rick Walter wb3...@gmail.com wrote: Monday, June 30, 2014 Nothing heard from LO-78 on the 20:04-20:13z pass here in FN10. Invader was on 437.325 with CW beacon. No celestial poem on 437.200 on the 20:21-20:31z pass. Rick - WB3CSY Sent from Rick's iPhone 5 Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds - Albert Einstein ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] ISS
FM Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website offline
Rick, Working fine here. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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] Doppler.SQF for June 19 launch
Has anyone made up the Doppler.SQF lines for any of the satellites for the launch tomorrow? Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] ARISS
Kelley, One of the other problems is all the unattended beacons that are firing away every 30 seconds which make it extremely difficult for people that are at the radio trying to make actual contacts. Dave-KB1PVH On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 10:48 AM, Kelley kshaddr...@jetup.net wrote: Hi JoAnne, I am able to copy stations on 145.825. I am also able to do APRS on 144.390 (and the aprs.fi website shows my station as being active). 1. I now recall a series of posts not to long ago that talked about this very issue of SATGATE's. The only reason I wanted to see a posting of my callsign somewhere was to see that it was indeed working. I think I'll change my unproto to RS0ISS, seems most of the stations I hear have it set that way. 3. I do have my TNC set to PASSALL. I do see a fair amount of packet activity. I'm just not getting anything in the way of a response. I'll just keep at it and see what happens. During the pass, I issue a converse command and send something like Hi from Kelley EN25. If I see another station I send something like Hi W0ABC this is Kelley W0RK. Is this the right format? I assume that trying to connect to another station isn't the right way? Thanks for the very informative response JoAnne. Perhaps I'll see you on the bird. Kelley - WØRK On 6/8/2014 9:21 AM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: Hi Kelley, If you are able to copy stations on the 145.825 MHz downlink you have your packet setup working. If you add more antenna you'll find you can copy a pass starting sooner and lasting longer. Otherwise, if you hear with the vertical antenna it is working OK. I use the USA 144.390 MHz APRS beacon frequency for testing my packet receive setups. I'm near Chicago so there is always an APRS brap-brap-brappity-brap around. In rural areas you may need to wait a while. But, if your packet setup works on terrestrial signals it is ready for the ISS. You can do testing without waiting for an ISS pass if you use 144.390. Then tune back up 145.825 and it should be ready. But (there is always a but) ... 1. Getting on the list and/or map at www.ariss.net depends on the downlink also being heard by an earth station setup to SATGATE its received packets. There seem to be fewer SATGATE stations around than in years previously. You don't have to do anything special to get SATGATE'd. Your UNPROTO CQ VIA ARISS (CQ VIA RS0ISS works also) is all you need to do. But there has to be a SATGATE station in range. 2. ARISS has a weaker signal than before. It is still a good signal but in the past their higher power used to make the packet bursts able to be copied on an HT and rubber duck. Nowadays an external antenna is necessary (which you have). The ARISS downlink signal experiences shadowing from the ISS structure. Sometimes this contributes to the weaker downlink which means fewer stations hearing you ... or, SATGATES hearing you. 3. Setting PASSALL to ON helps you copy packets that don't complete the checksum. Many times there is enough information in there for human eyes to pick out. Still, the SATGATES will need to receive the entire packet with checksum to relay you. This is just another technique for troubleshooting. PASSALL is available on the hardware TNC configurations but I haven't found a soundcard packet program which supports it. 4. PCSAT NO-44 can digipeat on 145.825 if it has a good charge from its solar panels. Set your unproto to CQ VIA W3ADO-1. The signal from NO-44 is definitely weaker than the ISS. It often shuts down after a few packets because of power issues. On a good day it is another satellite to add to your list. The packet log and map for NO-44 is at http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/pcsat.cgi The same lack of SATGATE stations issue also applies here. Sometimes it may be a couple of days until someone makes it through and on rare passes several stations are successful. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9...@amsat.org Editor, AMSAT Journal ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] Doppler.sqf Editor for SatPC32 - update
Tom, FYI, It's working on my Windows 8.1 tablet and my Windows 7 laptop. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] Sprout heard over Brazil !
I heard it shortly after you. https://www.dropbox.com/s/6901mcyszysmlbl/SPROUT_0415UTC_KB1PVH.mp3 Dave-KB1PVH On Sat, May 24, 2014 at 12:41 AM, Roland Zurmely py4...@yahoo.com wrote: I am probably the first station to listen to Sprout, just 55 minutes after launch ! http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/sprout.htm SPROUT SPROUT por PY4ZBZ em 24-05-2014 Em 24-05-2014,e apenas 55 minutos depois do lançamento as 03:05 UTC, copiei o sinal CW: sprout ... View on www.qsl.net Preview by Yahoo 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 ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] LOG
George, Take a look at N3FJP's ACLOG http://www.n3fjp.com/aclog.html Dave-KB1PVH On Thu, May 22, 2014 at 5:48 PM, george hinkle gwhin...@msn.com wrote: Looking for a satellite friendly electronic log. I've got to give up paper and because I'm not remembering names and Calls. george wi9i ___ 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: SatPC32 question
Anthony, Here is a copy and paste from the manual. · The name of the satellite ·The receive- and transmit frequencies in kHz ·The Up- and Downlink modes ·The frequency trend of the satellite (normal or reverse) ·The converter and transverter offset frequencies file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/SatPC32/Manual.htm#KenwoodParSQF file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/SatPC32/Manual.htm#KenwoodParSQF As a general rule, all 7 parameters have to be present, even if some of them are irrelevant for a particular satellite. In that case the unused data may have any value. So for mine, I have these two lines. FUNCUBE-1 (AO-73),145935.8,-2.83,USBTLM FUNCUBE-1 (AO-73),145960.0,435152.89,USB,LSB,REV,,, Transponder Dave-KB1PVH On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 2:40 PM, Anthony Japha tjja...@earthlink.netwrote: Birders, I’m confused about the required entries into DOPPLER.SQF, and would appreciate your help. In entering the line required for AO-73, is the order LSB,USB or the reverse, USB, LSB? The source of my confusion is that the instructions in the software indicate “Up- and Downlink modes” while the actual entries for the linear birds appear, except for AO-7, in the opposite order. Thanks much. 73, Tony, N2UN LM183 --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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 ___ 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: SatPC32 question
FYI, with AO-73 you are going to need to keep adjusting manually also. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: Update 12.8.B tp 12.8.C
John, It's right here http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm Dave-KB1PVH On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 6:32 PM, John / NS1Z ns1zj...@gmail.com wrote: I guess I am alittle blind. Have been to AMSAT UK, NA and DL – can’t seem to find 12.8.c upgrade program. Would someone send me the update URL? Thanks. ___ 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: LituanicaSAT-1 reboot test - reports requested
Just had a pass here on East coast of US. Listened on 437.275 USB +/- doppler. Here is a link to last half of pass if anyone wants to listen https://www.dropbox.com/s/6gbcoswpgjn7sse/LITUANICASAT1_05072014_1830utc.mp3 Dave-KB1PVH On Wed, May 7, 2014 at 2:32 PM, B J va6...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/7/14, M5AKA m5...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: From the LituanicaSAT-1 team. 73 Trevor M5AKA Dear radio amateurs, I would like to notify that after a one month of uninterrupted and stable operation of LituanicaSAT-1 we have decided to perform watchdog operational test. As a consequence the satellite should have rebooted today at about midday European time and both CW FM beacon on 437.275 MHz and FSK packet telemetry on 437.544 MHz should be on at least until tomorrow 8:00 UTC. We yet have no confirmation about that and would be grateful for any of your reports. I believe I heard the beacon on CW here in DO33 a few minutes ago. The signal was of moderate strength and it faded once in a while, though that might have been my fault as I was tuning my FT-817 manually. I might try again during its next pass. 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 ___ 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-07 Distorted audio
Only when people are running too much power. It's called FM'ing. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On Apr 25, 2014 11:10 AM, Peter Wilson prot...@virginmedia.com wrote: Just worked IK8YSS on AO-07. Haven't worked this satellite for a while and whilst I know the bird is very old, the audio on this pass was very distorted. Is this common? Peter G8KEK ___ 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: Anyone hearing Kicksat?
Andy, I heard it on a couple passes on Sunday. The last one was at 01:02 UTC with a max of 29° elevation. I wasn't able to decode any of the 3 packets. I'm also using the keps for object F, 2014-022F. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: W1AW/4 VA Announcements 2014
Rich, Here's a good place to look to see what's happening with the different satellites. http://oscar.dcarr.org Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: ROCKET MAN
You guys better knock it off. Someone might get their panties in a bunch because you aren't talking strictly about satellites. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: ARISS Contact
Raydel, I heard it here in Massachusetts. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: Promoting the Satellites
Here we go again...I, Me, My. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On Feb 14, 2014 3:11 PM, Clint Bradford clintbradf...@mac.com wrote: ... At the same time I get tired of your constant grandiose self promotion ... A couple negative folks here are displaying a very common health problem. They are afflicted with what is commonly referred to as small beam syndrome. They are suffering, obviously, by the anxiety caused by thinking that their handheld beams are too small. Small-beam syndrome sufferers have hope, though. Urologists Kevan R. Wylie of Royal Hallemshire Hospital and Ian Eardley of St. James Hospital in Leeds, England, review the literature on this syndrome in a recent issue of the urology journal, BJU International. They urge Web site owners and educators not to laugh away these very real worries over an imaginary defect. It is very common for men to worry about the size of their beams, Wylie says in a news release. It is important that these concerns aren't dismissed as this can heighten concerns and anxieties. For more information - and help - I offer this valuable online resource: http://www.baus.org.uk/ So excuse me, but I have work to do. I am preparing another presentation that will be given to a club on the East Coast - as I surpass 80 such talks on the satellites. And I am preparing another satellite article for publication in a national magazine. And I have to reply to another email request for a presentation ... Oh, that loud, hysterical laughter you just heard from afar just now? I happened to be on the phone with my accountant, and I told her that I was being accused of grandiose self-promotion, and knowing my expenses versus income for performing the educational activities that I do, she nearly fell off her chair ... And so it goes ... Clint Bradford K6LCS http://www.work-sat.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 ___ 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
Maybe it was just all the I, Me, My. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On Feb 12, 2014 5:28 PM, Clint Bradford clintbra...@earthlink.net wrote: ... we should probably let the AMSAT Area Coordinator know about this ... Naw ... the current AMSAT-NA board president has written to me and indicated that this type of marketing and public relations activity is not what he thinks is valuable for the organization. Clint K6LCS http://www.work-sat.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 ___ 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: SatPC32 CAT with IC-9100
Gabriel, I have the same setup and it works perfect. Email me direct and we can go over settings if you want to Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: Orbitron Question
You can select multiple TLE files to load at once and just choose the satellites you want to view. All you need to do is click on Load TLE, then click on first group and then hold Ctrl+C while clicking on any other group you want to load. When you have selected the groups you want, just click open and they will all load. Unfortunately you'll have a ton of satellites in the list, but at least you won't need to manually update a list that you created. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: Using AO-40 in Rx for Ham TV?
Too bad attachments don't come through the BB. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: status
On Jan 26, 2014 1:20 PM, Michael mat...@charter.net wrote: HI Jerry, First of all, thank you for being civil. Nice change from the last two responses to my post. That's just a classic opening statement after insulting those that do hamfest demonstrations with an HT and handheld antenna. Sounds like you are OK to dish it out, but can't take it when someone responds back with a less than civil attitude to your direct insult. Nice job!! Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: status
Geeze John, don't be so sensitive. I thought you left the BB months ago after getting your panties in a bunch because nobody was launching a HEO for YOU to use. Remember that?? I think that was one of the most ridiculous things I have heard in quite some time. You even said that you would pay the past years membership if someone launched one. Believe it or not, it takes a little longer than a few months to raise +/-10 million dollars. Why can't you just enjoy what's flying now? I encourage you to add me to any of your lists. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On Jan 25, 2014 4:48 PM, John Becker w0...@big-river.net wrote: gordon...@gjcp.net has been added to the delete from server with reading or downloading file. Dont need a smart ass like that. On 1/25/2014 2:34 PM, Gordon JC Pearce wrote: Sure, I'll have one up by the end of August for you. That'll be 15 million quid please, cash up front. ___ 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: LOL
Looks like someone got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On Jan 25, 2014 6:06 PM, John Becker w0...@big-river.net wrote: On 1/25/2014 4:02 PM, Kevin Deane wrote: HA HA Kevin KF7MYK Text of what you are replying to would be very helpful. Those of us the get a large amount of email every day could or may have no clue what you are replying to or care for the fact. If I'm correct this has been mention to you in the past. Disregard if if your ISP charges by the word. JAB ___ 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: Adding AO-73 to SATPC32 and Nova for Windows
Les, I usually copy the keps I want from the tle-new file and paste them into the amateur keps file. The only problem with doing it that way is that you will have to manually add it every time you update your keps. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: SATPC32 KEPS in Groups
Alan, I think he followed Erich's instructions the other day, which would pit it in the tle-new source file. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: Freq program
Rich, The answers to most of the questions you have been asking lately could be found if you search the BB archives. Here is a link to Clint's how to for SO-50 frequencies. http://www.work-sat.com/Work-Sat/Shack_Aids_files/sat-SO50-freqs.pdf Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: Cape-2 Keps
This might help. http://ulcape.org/cape-2-tracking-update-12022013/ Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: Public Relations Lacking
Clint, That's right up your alley. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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] G5500/LVB Tracker question
For the second time in three years, the my az rotor on my G5500 has stopped working. I bought it brand new and I'm using an Easy Rotor Controller for an interface. I noticed that when the rotor is swinging around after reaching its stop that every time SatPC32 sends an updated position to it, it will stop for about a second and then start moving again. I'm not sure if this repeated start-stop is causing the problem. Does the LVB Tracker do the same thing? Thanks Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: I am tired of D-star thread/argument
It WAS a discussion about satellites going up, and one of them is a D-Star satellite. Feel free to use your delete button. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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 experiment - signed photocards
Has anyone else received their card?? Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On Aug 15, 2013 5:09 AM, andy thomas andythomasm...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: I've just received two handsome signed photocardss from Cosmonaut Roman Romanenko via Tsniimash to commemmorate the Shadow Beacon experiment early this year! They're on the front of my website. Many thanks to Valentin and friends on the Experiment! andy G0SFJ http://www.andythomas.eu ___ 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: D Star Amsat users net
UTC -5, I believe. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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 Awards
I think Bruce needs another cup of coffee to clear the cobwebs. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: a cheap LEO tracker for single op
Bill, YES Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On May 28, 2013 1:14 PM, Bill (W1PA) w...@hotmail.com wrote: Let me ask this another way... Assuming minimal setup prior to each pass, can I track a LEO with a single rotor well enough for QSO’s? (single rotor control in one hand, VFO/Doppler on my other) ___ 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: ISS HamTV Frequencies
I would like to know how often this is even going to be in operation before I make myself crazy trying to piece something together. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: vy1rm Yukon Territory
Seeing how he is pretty rare, it would be great if people would make the contact and move on so others can work him, not chit chat about everything under the sun. Just my 2 cents. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On May 11, 2013 11:27 PM, John Papay j...@papays.com wrote: VY1RM was on FO-29 at 0300utc 12May calling CO6CBF. He said he would be on the next pass. The Yukon is pretty rare so try to work him if you can. 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-bbhttp://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: APRS/Packet on IC-910H
Les, I was using UISS along with AGWPE and a Signalink for 1200bd packet. http://users.belgacom.net/hamradio/uiss.htm Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: Icom IC-910 For Sale
The 910 is sold. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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] Icom IC-910 For Sale
I'm selling my IC-910 with one UT-106 DSP unit and UX-910 1296 MHz. $1475 shipped USA only. Contact me direct. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: Yaesu 5400b rotor control box wanted
Norm, There's one on EBay with 4 days left and only one bid. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: protocol for using sats
Bill, Full computer doppler control is preferred, but if it isn't possible, tune the higher of the two frequencies. Check out this link for the One true rule http://www.amsat.org/amsat/features/one_true_rule.html Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: Newsky dongle?
There are upconverters available to receive HF. http://www.ct1ffu.com/site/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=178Itemid=104 Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR You'll need to download the SDR# program, and possibly a driver for your PC. They don't receive below about 70MHz, so shortwave is not an option. http://sdrsharp.com/ 73, Jim On 01/12/2013 11:16 PM, Scott Smith wrote: Hi folks, I now have one of those Newsky dongles and an mcx to bnc adaptor. What else do I need like software etc so I can receive shortwave radio?. Later I would like to use it for the satellites. Any help will be appreciated. 73 de Scott VE6ITV __**_ 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-bbhttp://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-bbhttp://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: Newsky dongle?
Search for funcube upconverter on Ebay, there is one there now. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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] For Sale Gulf Alpha Easy Sat antenna
I'm selling my Gulf Alpha dual band easy sat antenna. It's about 3 years old, but spent the last 2 years in the garage. It has a 6ft boom with 6 elements on 2M and 8 on 70cm, $220 shipped. Contact me direct. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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] London Olympics QSLs
Has anyone received a QSL from the Olympics special event? According to the 2O12W QRZ page, replies to direct cards were going to be sent out in early September. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: Beaconing
Kevin, Let me start by saying this ISN'T a personal attack. Bob WB4APR has been asking on and off for years for people to stop unattended beacons with varying success. The problem is that most of the offenders don't read the BB. Why don't you go on a personal crusade and figure out who the offenders are and contact them directly instead of whining about it here, where obviously it isn't doing any good. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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-27 reportedly heard this afternoon in California
It was pointed out to me that SO-50 was over Antarctica at the time. I listened yesterday afternoon to an Eastern pass and didn't hear anything. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: OT: UHF Linear Amp source
There is also TE Systems http://tesystems.com/am-radio.htm Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: setup of kenwood d7g for iss digi
Brock, Looks like page 53 in the manual has the pinouts to make up a cable, or look here http://www.rpc-electronics.com/kenwood.php I attached the manual for you in case you don't have it. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: filter
Nick, This one? http://www.k3pgp.org/432filter.htm Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: satellite
Damon, Read this. http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/fox/ Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: Orbitron help please
John Click MY COMPUTER then C (OS) then PROGRAM FILES then ORBITRON then TLE then noaa and edit that file and click SAVE. You will need to do that every time you update your KEPS. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: Need your support to track F-1 CubeSat
Insult them, that's a great way to get groups to consider a repeater on board. Believe it or not, some people enjoy the peacefulness of receiving telemetry versus the the fight with inconsiderate operators. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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] UT1FG QSLs
For those interested, My grid confirmations just arrived in the mail today from Yuri's QSL manager, so I'm sure those of you who are waiting may see them soon also. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: Mass
What bird, what time? Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID RAZR On Aug 14, 2012 3:30 PM, davekn...@aol.com wrote: Anyone form the state of MA that would like to sked with me on any of the birds please? Thanks, Dave, kn4ok ___ 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: Using less mobile bandwidth in replies.
I just uncheck quote text and just my response goes through. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID RAZR ___ 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: aprs iss freq: is there anyone out there? UHF works!
Drew, I use UISS with the Sat gate add on and AGWPE. Quick easy setup. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] IMPORTANT UPDATE it for 13 Colonies Special Event
Due to the recent storms taking out power on parts of the country, the special event has been extended to Saturday the 7th at 04:00 UTC, Midnight eastern time. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] REMINDER: 13 Original Colonies Special Event
Just a reminder for everyone. http://www.13colonies.info/ *The 2012, 13 Colonies stations will operate from 12:01 AM Eastern (0401Z),on July 1st, (That's one minute after midnight, early Sunday morning, July 1st) to 11:59 PM Eastern (0359Z July 6) ending on July 5th (One minute to midnight, late Thursday night, July 5th).* *Recognizing that the 4th comes in the middle of the week (Wednesday) and that some operators will be going to their work on the 2nd, 3rd and 5th, we will add a BONUS DAY on Saturday, 30 June 2012!! Stations will operate from 09:00 AM Eastern (1300Z) right through until the 5th. Keep in mind that there may be fewer operators available on the work days so, PLEASE BE PATIENT! Here is the list of operators: NY- Pete WB2OQQ/W2A VA- Steve NL7VX/K2B RI- Larry N1MIW/K2C CT- Mark WA8SME/K2D DE- Jeff KB2M/K2E (SSB Birds) Paul W3FIS/K2E (FM Birds) MD- Bruce WA3SWJ/K2F GA- Tim N3TL/K2G MA- Dave KB1PVH/K2H NJ- Jeff KB2M/K2I (When not in DE) NC- Marc W4MPS/K2J NH- Bob NE1H/K2K SC- Art K4YYL/K2L PA- Elizabeth KB3WSW/K2M ** QSL W/SASE TO SATELLITE STATION'S HOME CALL.* Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: REMINDER: 13 Original Colonies Special Event
Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jun 28, 2012 7:44 AM, Dave Webb KB1PVH kb1...@gmail.com wrote: Just a reminder for everyone. http://www.13colonies.info/ *The 2012, 13 Colonies stations will operate from 12:01 AM Eastern (0401Z),on July 1st, (That's one minute after midnight, early Sunday morning, July 1st) to 11:59 PM Eastern (0359Z July 6) ending on July 5th (One minute to midnight, late Thursday night, July 5th).* *Recognizing that the 4th comes in the middle of the week (Wednesday) and that some operators will be going to their work on the 2nd, 3rd and 5th, we will add a BONUS DAY on Saturday, 30 June 2012!! Stations will operate from 09:00 AM Eastern (1300Z) right through until the 5th. Keep in mind that there may be fewer operators available on the work days so, PLEASE BE PATIENT! Here is the list of operators: NY- Pete WB2OQQ/W2A VA- Steve NL7VX/K2B RI- Larry N1MIW/K2C CT- Mark WA8SME/K2D DE- Jeff KB2M/K2E (SSB Birds) Paul W3FIS/K2E (FM Birds) MD- Bruce WA3SWJ/K2F GA- Tim N3TL/K2G MA- Dave KB1PVH/K2H NJ- Jeff KB2M/K2I (When not in DE) NC- Marc W4MPS/K2J NH- Bob NE1H/K2K SC- Art K4YYL/K2L PA- Elizabeth KB3WSW/K2M ** QSL W/SASE TO SATELLITE STATION'S HOME CALL.* Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: REMINDER: 13 Original Colonies Special Event
I have a correction to make. It should be WB2OQQ/K2A for NY, not WB2OQQ/W2A Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] MA 13 Colonies update
I will be up and running in MA for the 13 Original Colonies Event, but portable and will be FM birds only unless the rotor makes it back in time. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] MA 13 Colonies satellite station
My G5500 rotor is having problems with the azimuth portion of it, and I won't have the time to get it repaired before the start, so I won't be participating in the 13 Colonies event this year as the MA station. If there is anyone in MA that can fill in, just email me. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] 13 Original Colonies Special Event
We will be on the satellites again this year for the special event. The only state not being represented this year is PA, unless someone decides to volunteer. Here is a link to the satellite page with the list of operators. http://www.13colonies.info/Satellites.htm The main page with all the time and date info is here. http://www.13colonies.info/ If there are any questions, just shoot me an email. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: (no subject)
I'm sure that was a hacked email. I notified him directly. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] horyu2 doppler sqf entry
Here's what I have in SatPC32 for a doppler SQF line for HORYU2. Just make sure the satellite name is exactly as the TLE name. horyu2,437375,,FM,,Nor,0,0 Dave - KB1PVH ___ 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: SatPC32 issue
Nevermind, I finally was faster than the error dialog box. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] SatPC32 issue
I was trying to do another configuration on SatPC32, when I clicked on Configuration 2 I get a pop up that says E/H Fehler 105 and I can't get out of the loop. Any suggestions? Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Party Balloon Long Duration Mission
Ted, Looks like launch from Annapolis, MD. Here is a link to the page http://aprs.org/balloons.html Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Recordings 2 Year Anniversary
Hey Rick, How about a worst of LOL Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'
VO-52 is sounding very strong. I just had a quick QSO with K8YSE, KC7MG,and W7JPI. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] MaSat-1 TLE
I just noticed that in the list of TLEs from Celestrak, there is a group called vega launch which has the satellites by name. The vega launch set has MaSat as object F, which is about 4 minutes ahead of object D that people seem to be using for MaSat-1. I haven't had a chance to check it out compared to actual aos times. I might also be experiencing a before coffee moment. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Fully automated mode now.
It's my understanding that the MaSat-1 software is supposed to forward the info to them, and when you start the program for the first time it asks for registration info. What I noticed is when the program is open and running it says offline in the lower left corner, so maybe their server isn't operational. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] MaSat-1 heard
Just heard MaSat-1 with a max elevation of 20 degrees over Massachusetts. Strong signal but I was unable to decode due to operator error. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Kenwood TM251 memory battery replacement
John, Try looking at this. http://www.eham.net/articles/26901 Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] G5400 on Ebay
I just found this on Ebay if anyone is looking for a brand new G5400. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=330682606640+ Dave - KB1PVH ___ 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] SatPC32 rotor question
I had this question posted to me, and I can't seem to figure out if it is possible. .I want my rotator to stop at about 85 Deg elevation and not go to 90 , 100 , 110 etc etc but to rotate on its asmith by 180 deg and then start to drop elevation from 85 Deg.. I know that the rotor interface unit, ERC can be limited via it's service tool software, but I wasn't sure how SatPC32 would react to the interface unit limiting it. Dave - KB1PVH ___ 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: Vega Satellite Deployments
Thanks Mark, your a life saver! Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: RS-39 Chibis heard
Strong signal heard on a 3 degree pass in Massachusetts. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: AO-27 at 2122 UTC
It probably was N0JE in DN86 Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jan 22, 2012 4:50 PM, Bryan Herbert ke6...@gmail.com wrote: ___ 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: Need East Coast
Merv, Maybe you could list the states you are looking to work. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Need East Coast
I gave Merv Massachusetts FN42 a few months ago, so he's all set on MA. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Live Feed
Craig, Nice job! Keeps me from having to run up to my shack. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: great pass
John, Here is a link with the info. http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/satInfo.php?satID=136retURL=/satellites/status.php Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Fw: Stop flaming please
Not that I am sticking up for either one, but I do believe that was a PRIVATE email that he (KF7MYK) had sent to G0SFJ and he decided to bring it to the BB. What is private should stay that way, just my thought. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] UT1FG QSLs
Has anyone other than KD8KSN had success getting grids confirmed? Back in the end of July I had a couple of successful emails with Yuri's qsl manager giving me details on what to send, I provided a list of all QSOs in an email along with sending a list along with a QSL card and some $ for return postage. It has been four months since sending all the info and nothing, not even a response to my 4 emails asking if info had been received. It would be nice to get those 31 grids confirmed. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: simplest USB rotor interface
Wayne, Fox Delta has a very basic unit called the ST-1. http://www.foxdelta.com/products/st1.htm Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Nov 17, 2011 12:39 PM, Wayne Estes w...@charter.net wrote: As an AMSAT Area Coordinator, I occasionally get questions about rotor interfaces. So I need to become better informed about the interface options. I'm well aware of the LVBtracker, but to me it seems to be overkill for the intended purpose. It's not necessary for a rotor interface to have a big box, display, and control switches. The interface really only needs to contain A/D and D/A converters. All displays and controls can be implemented virtually on the computer's screen. Is there a simple and cheap USB interface for the G-5500 rotor? Something small and simple like FODtrack, but with a USB port? I'm aware of WinRotor USB, but nobody in North America seems to use it. Wayne Estes W9AE Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik __**_ 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-bbhttp://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: Qsl Cards
Kevin, There you go calling this hobby a hobby again.trouble maker. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Oct 26, 2011 3:48 PM, Kevin Deane summit...@live.com wrote: I made some cards that the ink wont wear off of them, sorry for those that did. Anyway there were a couple people that e-mailed me that did not get them from the DN and lower DM area's and I had it all written out but seem to have lost the paper. So anyone needing those cards or any others email me the info again and I will get'em out! I do enjoy this part of the Hobby as well! Kevin KF7MYK ___ 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: Odd Satellite problem
Sorry, should have been 145.880. My fingers were going faster than my brain. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Odd Satellite problem
AO-51- 145.180 uplink, 435.150 downlink Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Oct 16, 2011 6:42 PM, Michael Hatzakis li...@hatzakis.net wrote: Trying to get my station back on the air, challenging when I am not sure which bird is working and when. It is now 22:25UTC, trying to get on AO-51, looks like it is down also, from the AMSAT status page, has anyone heard it today? I am assuming that its base downlink frq 435.300 as I've got an old ARRL frequency guide that shows it as 435.225. Sorry for all the traffic... Michael K3MH -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 2:36 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Odd Satellite problem Hi Michael! I am having a problem hearing the downlink of any SSB satellites on 440. snip It is 21:10 UTC and I just finished trying to work FO-29 from CN87 (20:59 to 21:17), and again no luck. I sent my call out on 145.950, but nothing back. Checked the ARRL satellite tracking site and it appears I have the correct keps installed. I went outside and checked the bearing of the antenna. Seems ok. FO-29 is currently off. Since it was the only current SSB/CW satellite with a 70cm downlink, we will have to hope that FO-29 can be reactivated in the near future. Otherwise, there's VO-52 with a 2m downlink and AO-7 with its alternating 2m and 10m downlinks if you're trying to work SSB, or you can try for the transponder on ARISSat-1 (70cm up/2m down). If you want to work FM, you have AO-51 as well as AO-27 (afternoon passes only) and SO-50 that are available - all with 70cm downlinks. 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 ___ 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-51 pass at 22:06 UTC 2011-10-01
Jeff, Instead of complaining here on the BB, why don't you email the stations that are doing it and offer some suggestions to improve their operating practices and maybe point them to John K8YSE's website. You might be surprised at the response you get (in a good way) Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: GPS position
Kevin, Try to Google it, took 3 seconds. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/toys/gridconv.html Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Sep 28, 2011 1:33 AM, Kevin Deane summit...@live.com wrote: I know this sounds lame but anyone know where I can enter lat and lon and get my location. All my gps does really is give latlon which is fine, but all the things I have found you click on the map and it gives everything with grid but I want to do the reverse, so when I am driving around I can punch in my gps cooridnates and get my location /grid on the map. Thanks for any help. :) Kevin KF7MYK ___ 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] SatPC32 setup
I just added a new computer to the shack and have SatPC32 all set and running fine. My problem is that during setup, I chose 360 degrees for azimuth instead of 450 and can't change it now. When I go into the rotor setup menu, I can change everything else except for the max azimuth. I had this problem before and can't remember how I fixed it. Thanks, Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
