[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton
I took my wife's and my QSL card from November QSO's, and the Colonel signed those. When I told him I was "Tom from Grand Rapids..:, he interrupted me and said, "You were the one that brought up Roger Chaffee. Thank you for that". Whew. He remembers a lot of stuff. BTW, my buddies watched and video taped me with the Colonel. Said I was like a 8 year kid. I was... Fun time... de tom K8TB On 5/21/2011 9:27 PM, Mike1234 wrote: > ... Astronaut Wheelock was > there but did not get his autograph. ___ 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: Question about radios
Ed, I have not done it yet, but the parts are in the shack: I will be installing two buffer IF amps on the IC-910H. These will feed my SDR-IQ (main and sub rx) . This was my original thought. However, I also ordered a FM filter for my K3, and I will simply have the K3 monitor the IF tap of the main receiver of the IC-910H. One annoyance to me is the +/- 1 kHz RIT of the IC-910H. Not good enough when chasing some non computer assisted folks on the birds (ssb/cw). With the K3, I then would have essentially an unlimited RIT just from the tuning control. There, now that I explained it, I had better warm up the iron right? tom K8TB On 5/3/2011 11:50 AM, Edward R. Cole wrote: > > *Note: the K3 is not able to do duplex at this time, but I have an > idea how it could by using the dual receiver IF. > My K3 with DEMI transverter is much superior to the FT-847 on 2m, but > that is only for very weak-signal applications (satellites are on the > strong side of weak-signal if you get my drift), and use on HF (which > is not the question that was asked). > ___ 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] One thing about Yuri...
He brings on the pileups! Nice to hear QRM on the linear birds. tom K8TB ___ 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: SSB pre-Amps
Dave, I have a pair and in my case they are powered right up the coax to the rig by the IC-910H. They are very good, albeit expensive preamps, and they make a huge difference for my setup, as I have a 150 foot run of rg-8 to the antennas. tom K8TB On 1/30/2011 4:31 PM, Dave wrote: > Hi group- Is anyone using the SSBUSA-2000 and SSBUSA-7000 pre-amps? How > are you powering them? > > Thanks, > > Dave > KA0SWT ___ 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] ARISSat es ARRL VUCC
Just trying to be ahead of the curve here. Is the ARRL gone to place ARISSAT on the list of sats for VUCC (if not, hint hint please please) And if so, what do we call it for the 5 character spacing that is required? (ARSAT?) Just asking :) Tom K8TB ___ 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: Remote Lan/Wan Rig Display
http://www.remoterig.com/en/ I have a set running a 6 meter remote SSB remote base. Works very well. Dual rs-232 ports. You could use the front panel or HRD or TRX to control the TS-2000. About $ 450. Just make sure you test everything and set levels with all the boxes in one room before you go to the remote site! tom K8TB http://www.michiganbroadcasttowers.com/amateur.htm On 1/22/2011 1:38 PM, Stefano Simonetti wrote: > > The aim would be to try to eliminate the computers to control the rig. > ___ 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 Advice for SDR choice
What we need is an Ethernet interface to USB that uses POE. This has got to be out there already. I would put quite a few of these in remote locations for monitoring a whole lot of things. tom K8TB ___ Sent via amsat...@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 and an Elecraft K3 on receive...
Is anyone using a split rig setup with SATPC32, using a K3 with the transverters only in the receive mode, and another rig, like the IC-910H in transmit? I have the 910H, and I just like the receiver of the K3, and I'm thinking about going that route. Tom K8TB ___ Sent via amsat...@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: Looking Good So Far! Re: University of Texas Satellites may launch This Evening!
Got to admit. I'm 57 years old, and I'm still as geeked watching this on the 'net as the Apollo shots. Way Cool. >less than 25 minutes to go... >Watching it on the laptop in the kitchen. >Andy W5ACM ___ Sent via amsat...@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: Log Book Recommendations
I have the N3FJP program. I changed the "Other 2" column/tab to "SAT", and I simply put in a "Y" if the contact is a sat contact. ( I put the sat name in "other". Is there a way under awards to see how many grid squares I have worked under the qualifier of a "Y" in the SAT column? tom K8TB > Another vote for N3FJP > > 73, > Joe kks0sd ___ Sent via amsat...@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: Saturday in (and around) Kingman, Arizona...
Patrick, Congrats on talking to the ISS at the hamfest. To the AMSAT group. I just worked NA1SS last week. Do I need to SASE to the ARRL for the QSL card, or do they send them out? I am not a QSL person, but I want this one! tom k8tb On 11/7/2010 11:29 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote: > .. Sure enough, Doug Wheelock was on the microphone a couple > of minutes into the pass. I started calling for NA1SS, initially saying > just my callsign. Then I added that I was in Arizona, and then went > with saying I was in Kingman, Arizona. At 2046 UTC, Doug Wheelock > acknowledged my call in Kingman, Arizona. ___ Sent via amsat...@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] Rig debate time...
So I have an Icom IC-821 that I am using for the birds, SSB and FM. I don't know what to say, but that rig isn't quite there. So I am trying to decide between a TS-2000 and an IC-910H. I've had a 2000 in the past, and it is a pretty good rig. But I've heard that the 910H is "better", more or less. I have mast mounted SSB preamps to equalize everything out. Anyone on the list own both an IC-910H and a TS-2000, and do you have any thoughts on the use of them for sat use? (I don't really need the low band part of the TS-2000, I have a K3 there). tom bosscher K8TB ___ Sent via amsat...@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: conference, been very good to me...
Nick, You think you had a great time... I won the main prize, the IC-7000 ! K8AJ and I now have his n' hers 7000's ! Thank you to the AMSAT team and to Kermit and the crew in Chicago for the great hosting job. And thank you for the going away present ! tom bosscher K8TB On 10/11/2010 7:15 AM, Nick Pugh K5QXJ wrote: > Thanks to all who put on a great conference JoAnn and I had a good time. ___ Sent via amsat...@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] IC-821H and preamps
Does anyone know if when you have the preamp button set, and it sends +12 vdc up the antenna jacks, is the voltage dropped when you key up on one of the antenna ports (ie, preamp on, + 12vdc is sent to both 144/430 and you key up on 430, is the voltage dropped on the 430 side?) Getting back on the birds, and getting used to the 821, 73 de tom K8TB ___ Sent via amsat...@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] Schedule for 2010 AMSAT Space Symposium ?
Does anyone know what time events will start on Friday, October 8th? Due to work conflicts, I would not be able to get there until 2 or 3 pm. The CSVHF conference has presentations going all day. There is not a schedule on the AMSAT web page yet. Thank you tom K8TB ___ Sent via amsat...@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: Please help - ideas?
Mike, I have a spare G-5400B controller if you want to try that. To make sure, the El works OK when wired into the AZ pins? If it still acts up, I would look at a bad motor cap, which is in the rotor. However, you can parallel a cap in the shack across pins E4 and E5. You could go to Graingers and get a motor starting/running cap, like a 2MDR1 for less than $ 10.00 I'm not sure on the difference between the 5400 and 5500, so maybe someone on this forum can tell us if this controller would work. (It has the DB-9 serial cable). Let me know. And don't forget May 18th, for the DF Hunt! tom bosscher k8tb On 5/5/2010 7:36 PM, Michae J. Wolthuis wrote: > I have an ongoing problem with my Elevation rotor of my g-5500 setup. It > has been in to Yaesu who said it was fine. The controller was not sent in > only the actual EL hardware because when I first got it this occurred right > away when I installed my new site and the AZ rotor seemed to work fine on > either the AZ or the EL terminals, so Yaesu determined it must be the EL > itself, it appears maybe not. > > ___ Sent via amsat...@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
