[amsat-bb] Some Question's?
*Hi all, 2 auestions 1) was wondering what "LoWT" stands for? 2) Also, was wondering the Date & Place for this yr's"aMSAT weekend Symposium"? Thanks,.(73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Fwd: Next "HV Satcom Net date!
*Hi all, Am sorry that Lee didn't include my article in the ANS Weekly Bullitin (Week of 3/13) 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * -- Forwarded message -- From: Stuart Balanger Date: Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 6:06 AM Subject: Next "HV Satcom Net date! To: ans-edi...@amsat.org *The next "HV satcom"group net is Thursday March 17 (St. Patties day); at 8PM (EDT; UTC4) on the 146.97 MHz Repeater with an Echolink node of "N2EYH-L" & the Mt.Beacon ARC Hamfest Sunday April 10. More info (Satcom"): www.hvsatcom.org More info (Mt.Beacon ARC) : www.wr2abb.org/home/ 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Fwd: Next "HV Satcom" Net.
-- Forwarded message -- From: Stuart Balanger Date: Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 3:40 PM Subject: Fwd: Next "HV Satcom" Net. To: amsar...@amsat.org *Hi all, The Mt. Beacon "Hamfeste" or "Beaconfeste" is Sun- day April 10 @ Tymor Pk *Central dutches Co.,NY) More info on the MBARC Home page! Thanks,.& 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * -- Forwarded message -- From: Stuart Balanger Date: Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 7:01 PM Subject: Next "HV Satcom" Net. To: ans-edi...@amsat.org *The next "HV Satcom"Net is Thursday March 31 @ 8PM (EDT;-4 UTC) on the 146.970 MHZ Repeater, w/ an echolink node of "N2EYH-L" More info: www.hvsatcom.org or E-Mail: wa2aqh2amsat.org or the MBARC Home Page: www.wr2abb.org/home/ 73,.Stu (MBARC ;Director)(WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Question? (re: 2011 Weekend symposium)
*Hi all, Was wondering when, & where this yr's AMSAT Weekend Symposium is going to be? 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Question, & some comments!
*Hi all, was wondering what mode both AO-51 & the ISS are in? Also, the Mt. Beacon ARC Hamfeste was a smashing sccess no rain, & abt. 18 people who passed evams, w/ 11 new Techs! Am Hopeing to make the AMSAT weekend Symposium This Yr, in Calif., & will more than likely take Amtrak out! Hope everyone has a wonderful Passover, & Easter. 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Fwd: ARLS006 Transatlantic Amateur Radio Balloon Launch
*Hi Guys & Gals, (Note, the top fart is for MBARC Members; & anyone can read the top part, which is not private!) Since I know that some of the new "Hams" are not ARRL Members, I thoughtthat this would be a perfect oppertunity to have the "New Hams" join ARRL & MBARC & the club would get alittle back, when the "New Hams joun both ARRL & MBARC! The ARRL home page is: www.arrl.org & MBARC home Page: www.wr2abb.org/home/ Next MBARC "In Person" meeting (5/10); 7PM, Po'k Gallaria (Community Room), In back of Food Ct. (On 2nd. floor, & SW Corner of Bldg. (Where City Po'k & Dut. Co. Loop Buses Stup!) 73,.Stu (WA2BSS;Director) * -- Forwarded message -- From: ARRL Web site Date: Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 2:07 PM Subject: ARLS006 Transatlantic Amateur Radio Balloon Launch To: wa2...@gmail.com SB SPACE @ ARL $ARLS006 ARLS006 Transatlantic Amateur Radio Balloon Launch ZCZC AS06 QST de W1AW Space Bulletin 006 ARLS006 >From ARRL Headquarters Newington, CT April 20, 2011 To all radio amateurs SB SPACE ARL ARLS006 ARLS006 Transatlantic Amateur Radio Balloon Launch The Project Blue Horizon 5 high-altitude transatlantic balloon is scheduled for launch, weather permitting, at 0400 UTC (midnight EDST) Friday, April 22, from Oswego, New York. The weather forecast for launch time calls for clear to partly cloudy conditions. The Project Blue Horizon team is attempting to break current Amateur Radio high-altitude balloon records for distance (3361.81 miles) and duration (49 hours, 45 minutes). The payload will be carried beneath a 54,000 cubic foot capacity helium-filled balloon cruising between 85,000 and 100,000 feet. Amateurs worldwide are encouraged to monitor the N2XE CW telemetry beacons at 7.1023 and 10.1466 MHz. The balloon is also equipped with an APRS beacon at 144.39 MHz using the call sign KC2ZJH. Amateurs can send reports via e-mail to pbh15.d...@gmail.com. More information about the program, including the latest projected flight path, is at the Project Blue Horizon website at, http://www.projectbluehorizon.com. Launch and flight updates will also be available on Twitter at, http://twitter.com/#!/PBH5 . /EX ___ 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] Next "HV Satcom.org" Net
*Hi all, The next 2 "HV Satcom" Nets are skeduled for May 12, & 26, at 8PM (EDT; -4 UTC); on the 146.970 MHz. Repeater, (Pl 100), w/ an echolink node of "N2EYH-L" More info: www.hvsatcom.org (w/ a link to WA2AQH's home page) More info (Mt.Beacon ARC) (www.wr2abb.org/home/) 73,.Stu (WA2BSS;Director;MBARC) Ps The reason this wsn't included in the ANs Weekly Bulliton, was that last week I had a case of mild flu,& a cold, & didn't feel like doing it! Happy Mothers day (To all Mom's) * ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Question
*Hi all, I didn't get to print up the Announcement of this yr's. AMSAT-NA Symposiunm Hotel, & address (San Jose,CA)is , & was wondering if it could beE-Mailed to me (& I know the date in Nov.) I got to see some of the live video from "w5kub.com @ Dayton & it as facinating, (Interview w/ astronaut) 73,Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Fwd: Double Flyby Alert: Last Chance to See Space Shuttle Endeavour
*Hi all, Happy memorial day! Thought y'all might be interested in this! 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * -- Forwarded message -- From: SpaceWeather.com Date: Mon, May 30, 2011 at 12:56 AM Subject: Double Flyby Alert: Last Chance to See Space Shuttle Endeavour To: "SpaceWeather.com" Space Weather News for May 30, 2011 http://spaceweather.com DOUBLE FLYBY ALERT: Space shuttle Endeavour undocked from the International Space Station on Sunday evening, May 29th, at 11:55 pm EDT. This sets the stage for a series of beautiful double flybys: The shuttle and station will soar through the night sky side-by-side in advance of Endeavour's final landing on June 1st. Check the Simple Satellite Tracker to see if you are favored with an apparition: http://spaceweather.com/flybys BONUS: You can also turn your cell phone into a shuttle tracker. Our "Simple Flybys" app works on both iPhone and Android devices. Details at http://simpleflybys.com You are subscribed to the Space Weather mailing list, a free service of Spaceweather.com. New subscribers may sign up for free space weather alerts at http://spaceweather.com/services/ . To unsubscribe click here: http://www.spaceweather2.com/u?id=1409699L&n=T&l=spaceweather or send a blank email to leave-spaceweather-14096...@www.spaceweather2.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] ISS Question?
*Hi All, I on a hunch, (Sun.6/28) (& w/ my IsP down; & came back on Mon 6/29, had tuned my Kenwood-TM-255A down to 145.800MHz, & bet. 5:10 & 5:15PM (EDT; -4 UTC) I heard the unmistakable Packet signal, & was wondering if that was the ISS, & the ant. used was a 2m horizontilly porerized home made Sqalo & the Packed sig. was "DFQ", & had no way to demodulate the Packet burst ? was wondering if I was right? QTH is Poughkeepsie,NY (Grid sq. FN31)! 73,.stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Kamtronics Question & Suggestion
*Question? I have a Kamtronics Packet Commtroler (3Plus" & on the back, there are 2 computer jacks, 1 has about 15 holes, 8 on top, & 7 on bottom, & a 9 hole jack, 5 on top & 4 on bottom, & was & was wondering where the 2 resptive cables go tp? Also, was wondering if Kamtronics has a home page? (Suggestion) For mext yr's Symposium location be in Huntsville,Al.! (Which I discovered is Bet. Birmingham, & Mobile,Al.) 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Comments!
*Hi all, Got the "AMSAT env. earlier this week,& didn't see any mention (On the registration form), of "Ground Transportation" (Ie Calrains service), (To From san Fran. & san Jose) Where there is a Train station! (This is in Ref; weekend symposium) More info (Caltrains/amtrak) go to: www.amtrak.com' & www.publictransportation.org & click on the state of calif. & get a listing of extensive Caltrans service thruout the state of Calif.! Also, earlier this week (IE 7/18 or 7/19) on NPR's "Morning edition there was an article on the Huntsville,Al. "space camp! More info: www.npr.orgThe Children were experamenting w/ model rockets! Hope that someone was extolling the virtues of "Ham" Radio 73,.Stu Ballinger (WA2BSS) Ps Also, go to: www.narprail.org/ * ___ 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 (Question?
*Question? I have "Setup" the Kenwood TS-2000X & completed that 1st. step, & the "readme.txt says "Choose the COM Port # for CAT control" & can't find the box where the words "COM port" is? Can someone help me?73,.Stu (WA2BSS) Ps It is definetly a "3H" day (Near 100 degrees in Poughkeepsie,NY!!) * ___ 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-1 Heard in ENY (1130 UTC)
*Hi Guys & Gals, I heard ARISSSat-1 here in ENY (Hudson Vly.) @ 1130 UTC , &the st thing I heard was a tome burst (Like on 2M repeaters) , & then some voice announcement, & this was on 145.95 MHz. w/ an S-1 or 2 signal. the rig used was a Kenwood TS-2000 w/ a Horizontilly polerized "Aqualo" Antenna (Clamped to the Chimmy of Moms House (abt.30 ft. up!, (ant.) My congrats to AMSAT,ETC, for a Job WELL Done, & a long time coming!! Was wondering if the "AMSAT weekend Symposium" is going to be webcasted (Or on Echolink)? 73,Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Question (arissat; Home Page?)
*Hi All, Was looking on the "arissat1.org" & tried to download the arissat1 Software, & was wondering how do I do that? I have a Kenwood TS-2000 (no 1.2GHz option), & have the Computer cable going from the Kenwood terminating @ the USB (4 port hub), & when I plugged the USB port plug into the Computer (windows XP), the computer detected it! Also, the next "HV Satcom" net is Thursday 18 August & more info: www.hvsatcom.org 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) PS Also saw the pictures of the ARISSat team, & very inpressive! * ___ 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=1 Report)s)
*I would like to send 2 telemetry (reception)ARISSat-1 reports: 1) Stuat Ballinger (WA2BSS); August 8/1008(UTC Signal Strength S1 to S3 Clearly heard the ID, but couldn't make out the telemetry stats; Poughkeepsie,NY USA; wa2...@gmail.com Tranciver used: Kenwood TM-255A & Ringo Ranger. 2) Stuart Ballinger (WA2BSS);August 13/0104 UTC Signal strngth S1 No ID, but heard voices, & no telemetry. the noise flor ws nil for only abr 1/2 min. Poughkeepsie,NY USA;wa2...@gmail.com Tranceiver used: Kenwood TS-2000 & Ringo Ranger! Thanks,. & 73,.Stu * ___ 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] ARISSat1 Report
*Stuart Ballinger(WA2BSS) Date: 8/23/11 2137 UTC Telemetry: Battery Volts: 36.77V Signal Strength: varied bet. 0 & S5 to S7 Rig: Kenwood TM-255A Telemetry Freq.: 145.95 MHz. Antenna: 2 Meter "Squalo" E-Mail: wa2...@gmail.com Poughkeepsie,NY (USA) Grid Square: FN31 PS: Couldnt Copy the rest of the Telemetry, the noise floor came up & covered the rest! 73,.Stu Ballinger (WA2BSS) * ___ 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-1 Silent? (& Request)
*Hi All, I was listening on the 145.95 Voice telemetry Beacon Freq. @ 1310 UTC pass here in ENY & didn't hear a peep from ARISSat-1 , & was wondering if it has gone silent? My Grid Square is FN31! 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) PS (a request) Was wondering if someone has a Duplexer? *IE a Box, on 1 nd is where the Coax gets connected, & on other end is 2 short coax cable lengths; & 1 length goes to 2 meters; & the other length goes to 70 CM1) (I have a Kenwwod TS-2000) * ___ 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] Next "HV Satcom" net!
*Hi all, The next "HV Satcom" net is Thursday Oct. 27 @ 8PM;EDT; 5PM;PDT; -4 UTC) on the 146.970 MHz. repeater, w/ an Echo link node of "N2EYH-L".More info.: www.hvsatcom.org or the host (Mt Beacon ARC): www.wr2abb.org/ 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) PS As you can see I am back on E-Mail, & did it myself! Also, (For Mt.Beacon ARC people), the next Mt.Beacon ARC "In Person" Meeting in Nov. 8 Po'k Gallaria (Community Room) 7PM (EST), Eff. 6 Nov. we "Fall Back" 1 Hr.! * ___ 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] Question?
*Hi All, Was wondering if the Weekend Symposium is going to either be webcast, or on Echo Link? Hope everyone has a wonderful "All Hallow Eve", & don't forget to "Fall Back" on sunday 6 Nov. 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) PS We here in Eastern NY, have had our 2011 version of "Snow Leaf"! * ___ 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] Question?
*Hi All, Was wondering how the "Weekend Symposium" went? Also, downloaded a software program call "HamSphere" thru "Echo-Link" (Home Page) & was wondering if it does the same things as"Echo-Link"?73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Next HV Satcom Group net nate
*To all, The next "HV Satcom Group net" date is Thursday March 4 2010 on the 146.97MHz. repeater Time 8PM (EST) or 0100UTC (March 5)' & the echolink node is N2EYH-L node More info: www.hvsatcom.org 73,.Stu Ballinger (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] 2 upcoming MHV Hamfests!
*2 April Hamfests Sat. April 10 the Orange Co (NY) Hamfeste @ Wallkill Community Center (Near Middletown,NY) More Details; www.ocarc-ny.org Sunday April 25 Mt. Beacon ARC Hamfeste or "Beaconfeste" Tymor Pk. (Central Dutchess Co.) more info; www.wr2abb.org 73,.Stu (WA2BSS,Director,MBARC) * ___ 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] Question (Re; Rochester,NY)
*Hi all, Was wondering if AMSAT is going to be @ the Atlantic Division Conv. (June 5;Saturday)(In Rochester,NY)? The reason I ask is, I know that I won't be @ "Dayton Hamvention" but want to go back to Rochester after a long absense! 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) PS Will more than likly will take Amtrak to Rochester from Poughkeepsie,NY (Home of both the Queen City of the Hudson Valley/"Walkway over the Hudson") * ___ 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] Next "HV Satcom" Net
*Hi all., The next "HV Satcom" Net is skeduled for ThusdayApril 1 on the 146.97MHz. Mbarc Repeater, (8PM;or 2400 UTC)w/ an Echolink node of "N2EYH-L" Node! More info: www.hvsatcom.org Hope to hear some new people! 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Question using Kenwood Tm's-255 & 731
*Hi all, & Happy Easter/Passover, Does anyone have info on how to put a Kenwood TM-255A &a TM-731A for use on the Satillites? Also was wondering if someone can make me a CD of "Ham Radio Deluxe"? I can't seem to be able to download the software from their home page, & my s-mail adddress is good in QRZ.com Thanks,.&73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Amsat Weekend Sympoium 2010 & Question
*Hi all, A couple of suggested places to visit @ this yrs Sympoium: San Fallipo Residence & Musical museum In Barrington Hill,Ill. Chicago museum of Science & Techmology! Also, there is both an elevated rail line& a Blue line Subway line that goes from O'Hare Airport fto Downtown Chicago (Near Chicago's Union RR Terminal) For more info (Subway & elevated rail):www.transitchicago.com 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) PS Home of "Walkway over the Hudson"! Also, does anyone know where I can go (Online) to download a copy of "MxW? * ___ 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] Fwd: Next HV Satcom net
-- Forwarded message -- From: Stuart Balanger Date: Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 2:15 PM Subject: Next HV Satcom net To: amsar...@amsat.org Hi all, The next "HV Satcom" group net is Thursday april 29, 8PM on the 146.97 Mt. Beacon Repeter (or 2400 UTC), & ther is an Echolink node of N2EYH-L node! More info: www.hvsatcom.org 73,.Stu ___ 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] Next "HV Satcom" net!
*Hi all, The next "HV Satcom" net is this coming Thursday May 13 on the "146.970" MMt. Beacon ARC Repeater& hope the Echo link note of "N2EYH-L" will be operating & the time of the net is: 8PM EDT (or 2400UTC)73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Fwd: Next "HV Satcom" Net
*Please add onto my posting: Am thinking of purchaseing "SatPC32" & was wondering if it will work on "Windows XP Pro.? 73,.Stu PS Never got the ANS Bullitin for May 23! * -- Forwarded message -- From: Stuart Balanger Date: Wed, May 19, 2010 at 6:36 PM Subject: Next "HV Satcom" Net To: ans-edi...@amsat.org *The next "HVSatcom" Net is Thursday May 27, & hope the Echolink node of "N2EYH-L" will be activated! Net time is 8PM (EDT; or 2400UTC), & the Repeater is the MT.Beacon ARC 146.97 2 Meter Repeater! More info go to : www.hvsatcom.org 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Echo link active
*Tonight's "HV Satcom" net will include Echolink & the node is: "N2EYH-L" time for the net is 8PM (or 2400UTC) More info: www.hv.satcom.org73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Next "HV Satcom Net"
*Hi all, The next "HV Satcom" net is Thursday June 10 on the 146.97 Mt. Beacon ARC Repeater, & there WILL be Ceholink available, & the node is:"N2EYH-L" The time for the net is 8PM (EDT) (or 2400 UTC) More info:www.hvsatcom.org(& for the Mt.Beacon ARC home Page): www.wr2abb.org73,.Stu (WABSS;Director) * ___ 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 TM-255A Question & comment
*Hi All, I have a Kenwood TM-255A All mode 2 Meter rig, & want to aqqire the companion Tm-455A, & know that there is a 6 Pin plug that interfaces w/ the computer, I want to use the "455A for listening to the "Birds", & am using a homemade 2meter "Squalo amtenna, & when i was sick w/ the flu 2 yrs. ago used the Kenwood TM-731a to listen to 1 side of a School comtac, & the "bug" bit me! Also,have loaded & installed "PCsat32 software into my "Os" Windows XP pro, & it loaded in very nicely,w/ no problems! Barring any unforseen curcumstances, hope to be @ the "AMSAT weekend Sympoium in Oct. @ Chicago, * more than likely will take the "Lake shoreLTD." out, & meet some of you! 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) PS Also the next "HV Satcom" net is Thursday June 24 8PM (EDT) (2 Days b4 Field Day Weekend Starts), & more info:www.hvsatcom.org * ___ 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] XQ
*Hi all. The next "HV Sat com" Net is Thursday July 8 @ 8PM; EDT; (Or 2400UTC), & the Echolink node is "N2EYH-L" More info: www.hvsatcom.org & for more info (Mt.Beacon ARC) go to: www.wr2abb.org 73.Stu (WA2BSS;Director,MBARC) (& QCWA Member) * ___ 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] Next "HV Satcom" Net!
*Hi All, The next "HV Satcom" Net is this Thursday (7/22) @ 8PM (EDT) (or 2400 UTC) The Echolink node used is: N2EYH-L & the 2 Meter Repeater used is 146.970 MHz. More info: www.hvsatcom.org or: www.wr2abb.org (MBARC Home Page) 73,.Stu Ballinger (WA2BSS;Director;MBARC) PS Also for those going to the Symposium, (Traveling by Rail) There is AMTRAK Service (To Union Sta., & a 2 Block walk from Union Sta. to the Blue Subway line @ Congress & clinton, & that will take you to O'Hare Airport Term. where you can transfer to the free shuttle bus/van (The info "Traveling by rail" was not included in the "Reservation form"! More info (By Rail) go to:www.amtrak.com * ___ 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] Next "HV Satcom" net (Pt. 2))
*Hi All, On the E-Mail I sent, (Re: PS Part) The Blur Subway line Sta. (Chicago), is 2 Blocks South of Union Sta., & Midway Airprt is served by the elevated line! More info on elevated & Blue Subway line, go to: www.transitchicago.com This is for more info on transit in Chicago, Re: the 2010 AMSAT Space Symposium Also, have heard about the following site to visit! The Sience & Technology Museum! 73,.Stu Ballinger * ___ 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] Question? *ts-2000)
*I was reading (BB) abt the Kenwood TS-2000, & was wondering is the TS-2000 VHF (Dual band/All mode, & i gather it can be interfaced w/ SatPC32? Is it like the Kenwood TM-255A or the TM-731A? (Which can' t be directly interfaced w/ the computer) Will be looking for replies! 73,.Stu * ___ 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] ISS Question?
*Hi all, I tuned to 145.8MHz. abt. 8:20 to abt 8:50AM this AM's Pass & I didn't notice any reduction in Sqelch noise, & was wondering if the work is still being done to fix the problems? I got butten by the "Space Bug" when I was listening to a School Contact (Feb. of 2009), when I was home sick w/ the Flu! 73,.de,. Stu WA2BSS * ___ 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] Question, Re: Boxboro Hamfeste!
*Hi all, Haven't read any mention of any "Demo"satillite sta. @ the New england Div. conv. (Or "Boxboro"), & was wondering if there is one? 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Reminder: AMSAT BOD Elections
*Hi all, Don't forget to vote in the AMSAT BOD's election's, & if you haven't please mark your ballot (Vote for 3), & mail it before Sept 15th. (Wed.) If you have voted, yhanks for taking the time!. I thought I would say something, since no one else has! 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Public Transit (Re"Sympoium")
*I don't think I will be going to the '"Symposium" this yr., due to some uncertainty's1 For those who don't want to take the Taxi fm. Midway to the Holiday Inn there is Public transit available Checkout: www.transitchicago.com Hope to meet everyone next Yr.! 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] Next "HV Satcom" Net
*The next "HV Satcom" net date is Thursday Sept. 16 at 8PM (EDT) or (2400UTC) On the 146.97 MBARC repeater, w/ a Pl. of 100, & an echo link node of N2EYH-L & more info: www.hvsatcom,.org & all welcome! 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) PS Due to unknown curcumstances, I won't be at this yr's "symposium! * ___ 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] Fwd: Next "HV Satcom" Net
-- Forwarded message -- From: Stuart Balanger Date: Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 8:39 PM Subject: Next "HV Satcom" Net To: ans-edi...@amsat.org *The next "HV Satcom" Group Net is Thursday 30 September at 8PM (EDT))(or 2400 UTC) on the146.970 MT. Beacon ARC Repeater, with a Echo link node of N2EYH-L. More info: www.hvsatcom.orgThanks,. & 73,.Stu (Director; Mt. Beacon ARC) * ___ 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] Fwd: Next "HV Satcom" Net
*By the way, for those who checked in via Echolink 2 weeks ago 10/07), sorry abt. the Interferance, & hope we can have a hassle=free net this Thur. (Bob), FYI; the next Nt. Beacon "In Person "meeting is Nov. 9, Po'k gallaria Mall (7PM;Community room!) 73,.Stu (WA2BSS; Director) * -- Forwarded message -- From: Stuart Balanger Date: Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 7:00 PM Subject: Next "HV Satcom" Net To: ans-edi...@amsat.org *Hi all, The next "HV Satcom" net is Thur. Oct. 28 2 8PM (EDT) (or 2400 UTC) on the 146.970 Mt. Beacon ARC 2 meter Repeater, w/ a Echolink node of N2EYH-L More info: www.hvsatcom.org or E-Mail; wa2...@amsat.org 73,.Stu (WA2BSS: Director) PS Hope this isn't too late, & happy "Halloween"! * ___ 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] Next "HV Satcom" Net!
*Hi all, The next "HV Satcom" net is Thur. Dec. 9! There will not be a "HV Satcom" Net on Nov. 25, due to it being Thanksgiving Day (Here in America) Go to: www.hvsatcom.org for more info, & listen to past recordings. 73,.Stu (WA2bss) * ___ 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: Satillite News
*Hi all, I read that someone asked if there is any other place where one can hear or read about "Satillite News, & I can say "Yes", If someone in a Amateur Radio club who "airs AR Newsline" on their 2Mrepeater, that contains some "Satillite news" For AAR Newsline" go to www.arnewsline.org & it is dated each Friday, & can be downloaded, & the "Ham" who does it is on the Mt. Beacon ARC "AR Newsline" is "Finn" WB2UWU, & am sure he is on "arrl.net" 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) PS There is also the "AMSAT 20 Meter Int'l HF Net every Sunnday afternoon @ 1800 UTC starting w/ Q & A (1 Hr.,) & @ 1900 UTC are the Bullitins (1st. 1/2 hr beamed to east coast, & 2nd.1/2 hr beamed to west coast, & the Freq. is:14.282 MHz. (USB)! * ___ 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] Programming the Kenwood TM-255A (ISS)
*Hi all, Hope those of you in America had a good Thanksgiving! I have a Kenwood TM-255A; & would like to put into one of the Memory channels, the ISS (2 Neter up, & 2 Meter down!) Was wondering if someone knows the Home page where I can download the MxW software to use w/ the Kenwood TM-255A? Also, the Next "HV Satcom" Net date is December 9 @ 8PM )EST) (-5 UTC) W. an Echolink node of N2EYH-L More info: www.hvsatcom.org or E-Mail wa2...@amsat.org73,.Stu (WA2BSS)(Director; MBARC) * ___ 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] Fwd: Next "HV satcom" Net
*Since this din't get onto the"ans-amsat weekly bullitin newletter, I am forwarding this to the "amsat-bb" group! 73,.Stu Ballinger (WA2BSS) PS Happy Holiday's to all! * -- Forwarded message ------ From: Stuart Balanger Date: Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 6:37 PM Subject: Next "HV satcom" Net To: ans-edi...@amsat.org *The Next "HV Satcom" Net is Thursday December 23; @ 8PM (EST) )UTC -5); on a frequency of 146.970 MHZ; w/ a Echolink node of "N2EYH-L:(Net Sponser is: Mt.Beacon ARC More info: www.hvsatcom.org orE-Mail: wa2...@a msat.org 2 Hamfests next Spring: Saturday March 26; Orange Co.(NY) More info: www.ocarc-ny.org & Mt. Beacon ARC Hamfeste; Sunday April 10 (Dutchess Co.NY) Moreinfo: www.wr2abb.org/home/ Thanks,.& 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] TS-2000 ordered!
*To all, I have ordered the Kenwood TS-2000 (No 1.2 GHz. Band!) Today(1/18) & it should be here by end of this week! I already have installed in my PC (windows XP Pro!), .& will mainly use it on Satillites & 2Meter SSB Net, that I run here in the Mid.Hudson Vly! 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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] TS-2000 Questions!
*I have received & have set up the Kenwood TS-200 & have a little problem, the initials "TNC" on the digitial display indicatethe the internal "TNC" is on \, & was wondering how dow I turn off the Internal "TNC"? Also, can listen to the Mt.B eacon "97" repeater, but can't get the offset to work! All help greatly apprieated! 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ 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: TS-2000 Questions!
*Hi all, Thanks to all of you for your help! I am able to get into the ""97" repeater! I also have a TS-480HX *Whitch I will only use on 160 thru 10 Meters, & the TS-2000 for VHF work (IE Pepeaters,Satillite, & CW, & SSB!) 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) *On Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 8:39 AM, K5OE wrote: > > Stu, > > >*I have received & have set up the Kenwood TS-200 > >& have a little problem, the initials "TNC" on the > >digitial display indicatethe the internal "TNC" is > >on \, & was wondering how dow I turn off the Internal "TNC"? > > You determine whether you want the TNC "assigned" to the MAIN transceiver > or the SUB receiver: menu 46. Then turn on/off packet function: menu 55. > You > should see the PKT initials in the top right of the display. MAIN is > normal. > > >Also, can listen to the Mt.B eacon "97" repeater, > >but can't get the offset to work! > > Set repeater offset on: menu 43 (no indication on the display). Also, > don't forget to set a tone, if needed (TONE button & FUNC+TONE button). > > >All help greatly apprieated! 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) > > In the future this will work by bluetooth and voice command, just like the > Ford/Microsoft Sync in my truck > and all you will have to do is say to your TS-2020, "97 repeater" and it > will know all the other settings :-) > > 73, > Jerry, K5OE > ... and to continue the recent bragging: > VUCC Satellite #88 > WAS Oscar #276 > DXCC Satellite #286 > > ___ > 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
