[amsat-bb] TrakBox/PCSAT32
I thought I used to run the trakbox in host mode while using PCSAT. Couldn't find trackbox in the menues!! AM I getting senile or how do I do it?? Tom K8TL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] AMSAT bb
Glen, I see you have been sucessful in posting to the AMSAT BB. I have made several attempts to post a question I have about the old track box but it never appears. I have used amsat-bb@amsat.org. All indications are it goes out, doesn't appear in the undeliverable box but nothing on the daily list of messages. Used the address that worked for years in my address book, typed it by hand uppercase, lower case and it just disappears into a black hole. Used to have no problem but since things changed on the bb awhile back no luck. Any help?? 73 Tom K8TL ___ 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] Alliance U110
I have an Alliance U110 taking up shack space. Used as an elevation rotor. Hardware very oxidized but otherwise ok. If interested contact me at k...@earthlink.net. Tom K8TL ___ 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/MM QSL's
I received my Confirmations for Yuri's 1912/13 voyage today. That puts my confirmed total well over 800 Tom K8TL ___ 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] VUCC Awards
I, of course, have a few comments. While I'm not much in favor of an expansion, the ARRL is having enough problems administering the awards they all ready offer. I would suggest you pattern any expansion along the lines of the DXCC Challange, total of band grids. The second thought would be a multiplier for the shorter wave lengths. Lastly what about the bands such as 70 mhz which are not international allocations. Tom K8TL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] AMSAT needs volunteers ???
Over the past half century I responded several times to AMSAT’s call for volunteers and never heard back from them. I was happy to hear from my son when he volunteered his software talents to AMSAT and told me that they had asked when would be a good time to contact him. His job title is Software Engineer with over 30 years experience, a number of published articles and winner of a number of design contests. He is also comfortable with hardware and firmware. If I mention a piece of hardware or software that I wish was a available in my ham shack it is usually available the next time he visits. Oh by the way I see AMSAT is still looking for a software guy, they never followed up on their request of when they could contact him. They sure blew an opportunity there. Tom K8TL ___ 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] Max DX via FO-29
This morning I worked Jari OH2FQV in KP20Mmf. He thinks that the 7170 KM distance may be a record for FO-29. I have never paid much attention to the distance just count countries and grids and watch the foot print. After some checking I did notice that there was about a minute between his LOS and my AOS. Best in 2013 to all Tom K8TL ___ 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] FCD/SDR
I have the original FCD and the HF adapter. I ordered the new DC to light FCD a few hours before the December QST arrived. I have been playing with the dongle for a while. Mainly on the satellites but have also copied EME JT65 signals with it. On FO-29 and AO-7 it is fun to watch the whole band pass at once. In many cases some preselection is necessary (VHF repeater for the gas company is close by, if you don't tune it out the system is desensed). On the HF side, a simple LC tuner as a quantum improvement. SO after the QST article I stopped by Best Buy. Without the benefit of exotic test equipment a can say I can't tell the difference!! I hooked up the HF adapter, again can't tell the difference. Now all I need is a computer controlled VFO!! 73 Merry Christmas and HNY Tom K8TL ___ 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] IRC Stamps
I gave up on IRC's over a decade ago. The last batch I purchased via mail from the local post office. They always had a fit when I went to the counter, I held up the line while they stamped them. The last batch were stamped on the wrong side, when I took them back they, at first refused to refund my money or replace them, the clerk said once stamped on that side they were worth only one domestic airmail stamp. Got really bent out of shape when they told me some I had were out of date, they were carefully marked No Expiration Used to buy at least one sheet of each commerative as it was released (starting in the late 50's). By the 80's they were releasing commeratives at a rate that made the European micro states look like pikers. Not long ago I decided to sell off a lot of them. Most of the offers were less than face value. So I have been using them for postage (now that sure doesn't help the post office out of its current problems). In The late 1990's I stopped at Bill Plumb's booth at the Dayton Hamvention and purchased two of his stamps in an attempt to get two outstanding cards. Got both cards in a few weeks and have been using his stamps ever since, in most cases the country stamp was cheaper than an IRC. Returns are over 90% Tom K8TL ___ 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] Manchester Encoding
Didn't know there was anything left with Manchester encoding!! There is a PSK-1/DFMTNC on Ebay with a few days to go. Tom K8TL ___ 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] More FCD
My FCD receives as well as my IC-910. At present I am using it mainly as a spectrum analyzer. On SO-52 you can see the whole band pass plus the beacon. It is interesting to note the beacon level versus most of the signals in the pass band. Also I can visually copy the CW from the beacon and other stations by watching the water fall. I did make a few contacts from the patio using the FCD, TH-F8 and arrow. One of these days I'll figure out how to make these posts from the BB page. Tom K8TL ___ 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] KCT Tracker Tuner
I have a Kansas City tracker tuner. Cleaning off the Stuff not in use shelf. If you have an old computer with an ISA slot or just collecting Satellite relics make a reasonable offer. Original box, manual and the like. ___ 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] U-110
Didn't get my two cents worth in on the U-110 (fixing antennas after wind storm) The articles had to be in the early '80's. Used out of the box as elevation. Was getting serious about the mods when the KenPro came out so they are still sitting on the shelf. My records show I got the KenPro in '83!! Tom K8TL ___ 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] IC910 Options
Still don't know how to answer direct but: I have the CW filter, It works but I have never needed it! Of course the 1.2 Ghz module hasn't been used since AO-40 died. I turn the 1.2 Ghz module on every once in a while to blow the cob webs out of my 2C39 amp. Also have the UT-106 module, not sure if it does much that is noticeable at this location. Only got the RX options for the main RX, couldn't anticipate needing the enhancements on both receivers at the same time. The CT-17 is real handy for interfacing the frequency tracking systems. In my opinion, if 1.2 GHz gets popular again there are better options than the internal module. Unless you got burnt on the price, the 910 is probable the best buy for satellite work around. You got everything but mode A and no bird on the ISS down link. 73 and see you on the birds, Tom K8TL ___ 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] GB-5500
I have an extra GB-5500, It has several minor issues. If you want more info e-mail me k...@earthlink.net. Tom K8TL ___ 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] IC-9100 Confirmations
Shopping for new rig: Does the 9100 do Classic mode A 2m up 10 M down? Received two answers from ICOM Yes and No! It seems to me that it will but I want to be sure. The recent review in QST said that the BA1 didn't support Satellite operation, is that true? Any one try it on EME? Thanks in advance. Tom K8TL ___ 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: G5500 Connector
Several years ago, due to corroded pins, I contacted Yaesu for a replacement (the male side). I decided while at it I would get a spare female. The price they quoted before shipping was $100 Plus I hard wired it!! Used same fix for the on off switch on the control box! K8TL ___ 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] IC910 Main/Sub
Pedro, For 9600B I connect PTT and TX data to the sub jack and receive audio to the Main Jack. This has worked fine for many satellites and several different TNC's. For 1200b I use the aux jack. This works fine for both satellite and simplex. Bom Gia and 73 Tom K8TL ___ 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] RAX-2 Qusetion
I have been monitoring 437.345 MHz. Today I found a bunch of frames from RAX-1. Since I can't find any current info on RAX-1 I wonder if RAX-2 is identifying as RAX-1. Haven't seen anything from FAST1 since Saturday evening. Never anything at 9600, thought maybe the 9600 might be broke on my end but the frames from RAX-1 were at 9600. ___ 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] fast1 1200
Dec 10 0122 connected to my self and disconnected several times, I also sent myself several packets. Only other thing heard was FAST1 beacon. This was 1200b. Will try 9600b next orbit. (C K8TL V FAST1) BEACONED cq (cq V FAST1) AND SENT UNPROTO CQ' COPIED MOST OF THEM COMMING BACK DOWN. Tom K8TL ___ 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] MY MAIL BOX ON FAST 1
After the 0300 pass I'll leave my mailbox open (K8TL-1). If you can't sleep and the bird isn't QRL try to leave me a message. I'll leave things set on 1200B. 73 and good luck. ___ 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] Fast1
Has anyone had any positive results?? I have beaconed with 1200 and 9600, nothing. After the 0330Z pass did copy RS0ISS on the same frequency pair, boy was my element set off!! Happy Holidays Tom K8TL ___ 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] SSB Electronic E-Mail
HK4MKE, SSB Electronic USA doesn't have an e-mail!! Too bad it isn't a 1202 you are looking for!! 73 and good luck Tom K8TL ___ 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] First Contact.
Lee, One of those was me K8TL 73 Tom ___ 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
