[amsat-bb] Astronomy AZ/EL mount for radio use
Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone has thought of using the Ioptron Mini Tower cube telescope mount as an AZ/EL rotor for small antenna's? I'm not talking about a permanent installation, but more of a portable setup. The main concerns I can think of are... 1..The slewing rate not being fast enough to track LEO (Low Earth Orbiting) satellites. 2..The antenna's having too much wind load on the mount. Weight shouldn't be much of a problem with smallish antenna's. 3..Finding satellite tracking software compatible with the ASCOM proticol. Any thoughts Thanks, Rod ___ 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] For sell: Kenwood TS-790A with 1.2ghz and extras
Hi all, I'm selling my Kenwood TS-790A with 1.2ghz module, voice module, matching SP-31 external speaker, and (NIB) IF-232 computer module. I'm basically selling most of my gear due to failing health. Great full duplex satellite rig! I have the original box for the radio but I'm not sure if I have the speaker box. I do have the manual but it's a bit dog eared from use. Sorry, but I will not seperate the package. Cosmetically, I would rate the radio an 8+ on a scale of 10 only because of a very small scratch on the far right side of the display. If you didn't know it was there you wouldn't know it. It's really not worth mentioning but I try to decribe everything the best I can. Also the plastic carrying handle on the side has been romoved by a previous owner. The screws are still there but the handle has been removed. Electrically, the radio is a 10. NO problems whatsoever. It meets or exceeds all manufacturers ratings. Will sell all for $1300.00 plus shipping. Thanks for looking, RoD ___ 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] 3/16" stainless retainers
Anyone know where the least expensive place is to purchase 3/16" stainless steel retainer washers? Thanks, RoD KD0XX ___ 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: FT-736R won't send CW
I know it's a simple anwser but make sure the CW plug is wired the same. It might be a stereo plug and wired differently for the 736R and the 767. 73's RoD --- On Tue, 7/7/09, Allen Vinegar wrote: > From: Allen Vinegar > Subject: [amsat-bb] FT-736R won't send CW > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 10:26 AM > I posted this to the 736R forum but > have not received any good answers. I know I must be missing > something obvious but I can't get my FT-736R to work in CW > mode. I plug in the same key I use with my FT-767GX, press > the CW button, turn on the VOX, press down the key and > nothing happens. Rig works fine on SSB and FM. Before I open > up the case and dig in, what am I missing?? > > Thanks! > > Al W8KHP > ___ > 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 > ___ 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: Antenna Question
Oh My! Somebody else has my warped sence of humor:-) Just ask my granddaughter. I goof with her all the time with stuff like this. Like when she asks to get on the computer and I tell her she will break it if she does:-) RoD KD0XX --- On Sat, 7/4/09, David - KG4ZLB wrote: > From: David - KG4ZLB > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Antenna Question > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Date: Saturday, July 4, 2009, 11:28 AM > How can you upload a web page if you > have your "dog on it" ? Move the > dog first then try! ;-) > > Happy 4th all! > > 73 > > -- > David > KG4ZLB > www.kg4zlb.com > > > > > Joel Black wrote: > > Happy Independence Day. > > > > > > > > Doggonit, I cannot upload to my webpage (something > else yet to figure > > out). > > > > > > > > > > ___ > 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 > ___ 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] For sell...M2 NIB 436CP42UG Antenna
Hi all, I guess I better start off with saying the box is missing in action.:-) The antenna has never been built and all of the small parts, phasing harness, ECT... are still in the factory sealed bags. The reason the box is missing is because I unboxed it the day I got it and the grandkids decided the box would be a fun toy. Scratch one box. Other than the M2 box, the antenna is as mint as they get. Even the straps holding the elements and boom pieces have never been removed. I will sell for $300.00 plus shipping. Thanks, RoD KD0XX ___ 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: Way-OT: Re: Full Duplex HT's (Howard Kowall) (Ben Jackson)
I disagree. Since amateur radio operators can build their gear, ANY radio can be used so long as it's spectral purity and power output are within the established limits. (At least here in the USA) RoD KD0XX --- On Wed, 6/10/09, Clint Bradford wrote: From: Clint Bradford Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Way-OT: Re: Full Duplex HT's (Howard Kowall) (Ben Jackson) To: "Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF" Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 2:23 PM The original post described a commercial HT ... operating WAY OUT of the 2M and 440 amateur bands. For marketing and sales within the United States, FCC certification is required. Do people purchase non-FCC-certified commercial rigs and use them on the amateur bands? Yes. Is it legal to do so? No. Clint Bradford ___ 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 ___ 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] KENWOOD TS-790A with 1.2ghz for sell
Hi all, I'm selling my Kenwood TS-790A with 1.2ghz, voice module, matching SP-31 external speaker, and (NIB) IF-232 computer module. I'm basically selling most of my gear due to failing health. The TS-790 is one of the best VHF/UHF radio's ever made. If you check the reviews for this radio you will see what I'm talking about. CTCSS/PL encode is built in so getting into tone activated systems is a snap. The radio does not have PL decoder modules but those are still available through 3rd party makers if you need them. Most people don't. I have the original box for the radio but I'm not sure if I have the speaker box. I do have the manual but it's a bit dog eared from use. Sorry, but I will not seperate the package. Cosmetically, I would rate the radio an 8+ on a scale of 10 only because of a very small scratch on the far right side of the display. If you didn't know it was there you wouldn't know it. It's really not worth mentioning but I trey to decribe everything the best I can. Also the plastic carrying handle on the side has been romoved by a previous owner. The screws are still there but the handle has been removed. Electrically, the radio is a 10. NO problems whatsoever. It meets or exceeds all manufacturers ratings. Will sell all for $1300.00 plus shipping. Thanks for looking, RoD ___ 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: CubeSat Launch Video
How close to the site would you have to be to see anything? Including skyglow? Thanks, Rod --- On Tue, 5/19/09, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: From: JoAnne Maenpaa Subject: [amsat-bb] CubeSat Launch Video To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 7:24 PM Sorry for the very short notice ... if you are on-line at the moment the cubesat launch this evening is at T-15 minutes ... video feed at: http://mfile.akamai.com/18569/live/reflector:59445.asx?bkup=32644 I just found the link myself ... maybe a few can catch it! -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9...@amsat.org Editor, AMSAT News Service Copy Editor, AMSAT Journal ___ 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 ___ 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] Kenwood TS-790 w/ 1.2ghz and IF-232 for sell
Hi all, I'm selling my Kenwood TS-790 with 1.2ghz, voice module, matching SP-31 external speaker, and (NIB) IF-232 computer module. I'm basically selling most of my gear due to failing health. The TS-790 is one of the best VHF/UHF radio's ever made and will pull those weak signals out that others won't. If you check the reviews for this radio you will see what I'm talking about. CTCSS/PL encode is built in so getting into tone activated systems is a snap. The radio does not have PL decoder modules but those are still available through 3rd party makers. I have the original box for the radio but I'm not sure if I have the speaker box. I do have the manual but it's a bit dog eared from use. Sorry, but I will not seperate the package. Cosmetically, I would rate the radio an 8+ on a scale of 10 only because of a very small scratch on the far right side of the display. If you didn't know it was there you wouldn't know it. It's that small and light. hi hi Also the plastic carrying handle on the side has been romoved by a previous owner. The screws are still there but the handle has been removed. Electrically, the radio is a 10. NO problems whatsoever. Will sell all for $1400.00 plus shipping. Thanks for looking, RoD ___ 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
