[amsat-bb] Re: APRS Digi Question
Hi, Thanks for the responses from a few of you regarding my APRS question. I did a little more studying this afternoon, and I found out that if I am the first digi in the "chain" to repeat someone's packet, my call appears in their bubble and raw packets - BUT - if I am number 1 or 2 along the path, my call does not make it to the internet. I would assume this is because when I am the first digi to digipeat someone, it *generally* has 2 more hops to go (hence a better chance to get on the internet), but if I am number 2 or 3 in the chain, it only has 1 hop left - max, therefore not a big chance to make it to a gateway - is this a correct assumption of what is going on? Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Gordon JC Pearce Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 10:58 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: APRS Digi Question On Sat, 2011-02-05 at 10:30 -0500, Zachary Beougher wrote: > and “info bubble,” I am nowhere in the chain of digis that digipeated > him. I have tried this with several different stations, and not once > have a seen myself come up in anyone’s raw packets as a station that > digipeated them. You haven't digipeated them *on the way to the igate*... Gordon MM0YEQ ___ 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: APRS Digi Question
I think I have a rough understanding of it now ;-) It sounds like the iGate is the issue. Thanks for the help! 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Bob Bruninga Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 7:48 PM To: Gordon JC Pearce ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: APRS Digi Question > if I am the first digi in the "chain" to repeat > someone's packet, my call appears in their bubble > and raw packets - BUT - if I am number 1 or 2 > along the path, my call does not make it to the > internet. The internet takes only the FIRST copy of a packet. No matter how many times your station digipeats it, if it is not the first packet heard by an IGate, then you won't see your copies. Hope that helps Bob, Wb4APR ___ 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: Recorder battery died - anyone have a recording?2/5/2011
Hi Joe and Group, I would have to say that if Michael's (K4MOA) QSO was not confirmed based upon remembering the call sign, 95% of the QSOs in my log are not confirmed. Many of us use recorders because of the obvious reason - we have one hand to hold the Arrow, Elk or tripod, and the other hand is busy with an HT (or in my case, 2 HTs). There is no hand available to right call signs down. Another obvious reason behind the recorder is that most people cannot go outside and stand for a 15 minute pass, work __# of stations, and then go back inside and recall all the call signs, grid squares, RST reports, etc. If we could all recall all of the info like this, recorders would not be in use. If recorders were not being used, what would we do? You could either type it into the computer, or you could write it down on paper. This brings about the question of, why write it on paper? The bottom-line reason for writing it on paper is you don’t want to forget it, the same reason for a recorder. If you were going to remember it, why right it down? Even after taking a memory course a few months ago in college I can't go outside and remember everything. This sounds like a lot to ask of someone. Most passes are fast pace and crazy. You are not going to be able to remember every station you worked, especially if you are working from a boundary, etc. In my mind, a QSO is confirmed when the two operators have a successful relay of information between each other. Example: "K4MOA this is WP3PZ, FK58" - "WP3PZ, this is K4MOA, EM95, QSL?" - "QSL, 73"To me, this is a confirmed QSO. When K4MOA goes inside, if he cannot remember the EXACT call of the station(s) he worked, that is not an issue of the QSO was not confirmed, it is an issue of K4MOA got a phone call right as he walked in the door and forgot the call sign of the station he worked. I know this sounds like a silly scenario, but it is reality. To me, a confirmed QSO happens at the mic, not when you are listening to a recording, or how good your memory is. I don't remember reading anything in the Tech or General books about you must remember every call sign for a QSO to be confirmed. Now, if you repeated the call back to the station incorrectly, then it is between you and your conscience; but if you could say his call back to him correctly, but just happened to forget it, I would still call this confirmed. If you have a base station and have the ability to sit at a desk and type it directly into a computer or write them down on a piece of paper, that is great, but most of the portable equipment ops are going to use a recorder. I apologize I am repeating the same things over and over. I would be interested to hear a few other's opinions on this. Maybe I am the one that has it backwards. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Joe Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 2:42 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Recorder battery died - anyone have a recording?2/5/2011 Now in My MIND this was not a valid QSO,, the information was NOT all done on the radio, never mind he had the call wrong. BUT even if he did work WP3T, he did not know he did it it took YOU and YOUR station to let him know it. so even if the call he thought he copied was right I would never ever think this as being a valid qso. now if the tape he made had worked fine and he later determined that he copied the call wrong it still even then is not a valid qso. even if he had the call right is a grey area to me that it was a valid qso. Joe WB9SBD The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com On 2/6/2011 1:09 PM, Rick - WA4NVM wrote: > Mike, > > I jumped on that one to quick. I just listened to my recording and you > worked > WP3PZ. > > Sorry about the error, > Rick > > > >> Hello to the group - >> >> My recorder battery died during a pass of AO-51 yesterday (2/5/2011) I >> think >> the pass was approximately 18:53 UTC - it was a mainly east coast pass. >> I >> made a contact with WP3T, I believe, which is why I rely so much on my >> recorder. Many of you know how bad I mess up calls so I may have the >> suffix >> of the call incorrect. I just failed to notice the battery was running >> low. If anyone may be able to help me out I would appreciate it... >> >> Thanks in advance and I hope everyone enjoys the 10 hours of Super Bowl >> Pre-Game... >> >> 73's, >> >> Michael, K4MOA >> ___ >> 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://ams
[amsat-bb] Re: Recorder battery died - anyone have a recording?2/5/2011
Hi Ed and Nigel, I agree this is reasonable as well. I don’t see an issue with using someone else's recordings because your batteries died, as long as you heard the QSO, repeated the other station's call back, etc., as I said in my original email. If you aren't for sure if the station came back to your call or if he confirmed he heard you because you lost the bird or went behind a tree, then that's a different story. I also think it's good to have a little grace - we can't expect a first-timer to the sats to jump on and copy and repeat all call signs 100%. When I first started, all I said was a "QSL," or "copy that." I imagine I frustrated a few ops who were wondering who I was QSLing. ;-) 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Edward R. Cole Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 5:24 PM To: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Recorder battery died - anyone have a recording?2/5/2011 At 01:14 PM 2/6/2011, Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote: >I don't think the issue is whether or not you use a recorder, >packet/psk31/rtty ops are not penalised because they have >a computer record of the contact by virtue of the technology used >for that mode. If a voice recorder is part of your >shack, that's fine. > >The issue is having to ask others if they heard your QSO and can >tell you the details. >If you chose technology to help you, fine. If your technology fails, >so does the QSO. It's not acceptable to expect the >rest of the world to be your log keeper. I agree with this! 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 144-1.4kw*, 432-100w*, 1296-testing*, 3400-winter? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@hotmail.com == *temp not in service ___ 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: Recorder battery died - anyone have a recording?2/5/2011
Hi, >Neither Nigel or I said that. Sorry I didn't clarify - I was referring to your opinion on the use of recorders in general. What has me a little confused right now is why some DO NOT think it is okay to use someone else's recording. In the case of a recorder failing because of dead batteries, you can't blame that on the op - his recorder died. There is nothing wrong with WHAT recording he uses. Why does K8YSE post all those recordings to his website? I understand what everyone says about not using someone else's recording because your receiving was bad, you went behind the tree or house, or something else that is dependent upon the operators station, and I agree. But a recorder going dead is no one's fault - its dead. Find another recording if possible and log it. I wouldn't consider using someone else's recording as they are logging it for you. I respect all of the opinions here - different opinions and ideas help develop the hobby. We need to keep in mind this is a HOBBY - hobbies are supposed to be enjoyable. There are definitely rules and regs that must be followed, but I don’t think it's worthwhile to get caught up in WHOSE recording you use, what antenna you use, how you say your call sign, etc., etc. Let's just enjoy the hobby! With that I am going to sign with you all on this discussion. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Edward R. Cole Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 7:06 PM To: Zachary Beougher ; Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Recorder battery died - anyone have a recording?2/5/2011 Zack, Neither Nigel or I said that. Burden of proof of contact lies with the stations making the contact. Use of a recorder is OK (what I said), but relying on others to log your contact is not. The farthest one can stretch that is if the other station in the QSO confirms that you and they completed a contact. And that is not kosher under eme rules (as I have pointed out). But then is "ordinary" ham radio where the rules are more lenient. But for these contacts to "count" toward awards such as WAS or DXCC, or in a contest, you must enter your log. Asking others what they heard would be considered cheating. If you operate satellites for personal pleasure with no regard to awards, standings, etc. then it matters only to your own personal standard of operation. But be aware that others may not agree :-\ 73, Ed At 01:51 PM 2/6/2011, Zachary Beougher wrote: >Hi Ed and Nigel, > >I agree this is reasonable as well. I don’t see an issue with using >someone else's recordings because your batteries died, as long as you heard >the QSO, repeated the other station's call back, etc., as I said in my >original email. If you aren't for sure if the station came back to your >call or if he confirmed he heard you because you lost the bird or went >behind a tree, then that's a different story. > >I also think it's good to have a little grace - we can't expect a >first-timer to the sats to jump on and copy and repeat all call signs 100%. >When I first started, all I said was a "QSL," or "copy that." I imagine I >frustrated a few ops who were wondering who I was QSLing. ;-) > >73, > >Zack >KD8KSN > >-Original Message- From: Edward R. Cole >Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 5:24 PM >To: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF ; amsat-bb@amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Recorder battery died - anyone have a >recording?2/5/2011 > >At 01:14 PM 2/6/2011, Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote: >>I don't think the issue is whether or not you use a recorder, >>packet/psk31/rtty ops are not penalised because they have >>a computer record of the contact by virtue of the technology used >>for that mode. If a voice recorder is part of your >>shack, that's fine. >> >>The issue is having to ask others if they heard your QSO and can >>tell you the details. >>If you chose technology to help you, fine. If your technology fails, >>so does the QSO. It's not acceptable to expect the >>rest of the world to be your log keeper. > >I agree with this! > > > > >73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 >== >BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com >EME: 144-1.4kw*, 432-100w*, 1296-testing*, 3400-winter? >DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@hotmail.com >== >*temp not in service >___ >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 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP4
[amsat-bb] Re: Recordings
Hi Kevin, I think I remember hearing you on a pass a few weeks ago, but I can’t remember the exact pass. If you keep a log of what passes you have been on, go to K8YSE's website and see if a recording is there: http://www.papays.com/sat/general.html 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Kevin Deane Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:03 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Recordings Boy, all this talk, I really dont care to voice my opinion on this, I think plenty has been said. I did want to know if anyone has any recordings of me? I was curious to see what I sound like. I know you guys are probably rolling your eyes and hitting the delete right now!! Dont hurt to ask, lighten up, enjoy life. Should I do something stupid so you all can yell at me for a bit? I could unplug my headphones and squeal again??? 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] Portable Certs for LoTW
Hi, I am in the process of uploading my logs to LoTW, and I sent a request for a certificate for KD8KSN/8 to cover my portable operations in Ohio, and I set the begin date and left the end date blank. After I did that I realized that you can only have one location per certificate. What should I do in this case? Do I need separate certs for each portable operation in Ohio, or is there are way to go in and change the location? Will ARRL allow you to have 3,4,5,etc., certs for KD8KSN/8? If I cannot change the location, is there a way to get in and set the end date? 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: Portable Certs for LoTW
Disregard my previous email – I was a few mouse clicks away from the answer. Zack KD8KSN From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:46 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Portable Certs for LoTW Hi, I am in the process of uploading my logs to LoTW, and I sent a request for a certificate for KD8KSN/8 to cover my portable operations in Ohio, and I set the begin date and left the end date blank. After I did that I realized that you can only have one location per certificate. What should I do in this case? Do I need separate certs for each portable operation in Ohio, or is there are way to go in and change the location? Will ARRL allow you to have 3,4,5,etc., certs for KD8KSN/8? If I cannot change the location, is there a way to get in and set the end date? 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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] KD8KSN and KD8KSN/8 QSOs Now in LoTW
Well, that sure was easy enough. That was one of the first times in awhile that I have followed the instructions on something and it has actually worked! ;-) I uploaded all QSOs that were in my log DATED **10-24-2010** TO PRESENT. Up until Oct. 24 I used paper logs. 268 regular and 73 portable QSOs were uploaded with only 40 matches (?). My home QTH is self explanatory, but here is a breakdown of my portable uploads: KD8KSN/8 – EN80sa/EM89sx – October 30, 2010 – 22 QSOs KD8KSN/8 – EN70vb – November 29, 2010 – 7 QSOs KD8KSN/8 – EN90ba/EM99bx – December 17, 2010 – 30 QSOs KD8KSN/8 – EN90ba/EM99bx – January 29, 2011 – 14 QSOs Note that I use the designator “8” after my call instead of “P.” Whenever you work me portable, log my call+whatever designator I am in (ie. KD8KSN/4; KD8KSN/0). Do not use /P or /M. Please email me with any questions or if you don’t have a match when you think you should. Also, I am working on getting the KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 cards out from last weekend. I placed the order a week ago, but I have not got a shipping confirmation yet. I will send out an email once I mail them. Expect about 2 weeks max (hopefully). 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: KD8KSN and KD8KSN/8 QSOs Now in LoTW
Due to a big mess-up on my part, I had to switch a few things around with LoTW. First: (And I know I am going to get shot for doing this) All QSOs for KD8KSN, both *portable* and from my home QTH get uploaded as KD8KSN - NOT KD8KSN/8, /9, /0, etc. Logging it as KD8KSN will get you credit for the QSO and grids. I am really sorry to do this, especially after I heard a few of you went and changed things last night. This will make it much simpler in the long run if you don’t have to worry about identifiers on the front or back. Again - upload to LoTW as KD8KSN every time you work me - portable or not, unless I say otherwise. Second: I uploaded all of my grid boundary QSOs yesterday with a "/" between the grid. If you worked me at a boundary, you will get credit for the contact, BUT NOT the grids. I did not realize that you had to do a "," instead of the "/", which will create an error. I redid all of the grid boundary QSOs and uploaded them again a few minutes ago, under KD8KSN. You may want to check and make sure you got credit for any boundaries you have worked me at. Third: The ITU and CQ zones were set incorrectly on both portable and home QTH QSOs yesterday. They were corrected with my portable QSOs that I had to redo because of the grid mess-up, but they will be incorrect on all of my home QTH QSOs leading up to yesterday. I corrected the ITU and CQ zones in TQSL for future uploads. PLEASE email me with questions or if something doesn’t match up. >Well, that sure was easy enough. That >was one of the first times in awhile >that I have followed the instructions on >something and it has actually worked! I should have never said that.. ;-) 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:05 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] KD8KSN and KD8KSN/8 QSOs Now in LoTW Well, that sure was easy enough. That was one of the first times in awhile that I have followed the instructions on something and it has actually worked! ;-) I uploaded all QSOs that were in my log DATED **10-24-2010** TO PRESENT. Up until Oct. 24 I used paper logs. 268 regular and 73 portable QSOs were uploaded with only 40 matches (?). My home QTH is self explanatory, but here is a breakdown of my portable uploads: KD8KSN/8 – EN80sa/EM89sx – October 30, 2010 – 22 QSOs KD8KSN/8 – EN70vb – November 29, 2010 – 7 QSOs KD8KSN/8 – EN90ba/EM99bx – December 17, 2010 – 30 QSOs KD8KSN/8 – EN90ba/EM99bx – January 29, 2011 – 14 QSOs Note that I use the designator “8” after my call instead of “P.” Whenever you work me portable, log my call+whatever designator I am in (ie. KD8KSN/4; KD8KSN/0). Do not use /P or /M. Please email me with any questions or if you don’t have a match when you think you should. Also, I am working on getting the KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 cards out from last weekend. I placed the order a week ago, but I have not got a shipping confirmation yet. I will send out an email once I mail them. Expect about 2 weeks max (hopefully). 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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] Wanted: UHF Preamp
Hi! Does anyone here have a good UHF preamp that is sitting in a corner collecting dust that I could use on my Arrow or mobile satellite setup? I would never run anymore than 25w through it – I would be lucky if I did 10w. I weatherproof model would be preferred, but not 100% necessary. I thought I would check here before I go looking at all of the commercial retailers. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: Wanted: UHF Preamp
I forgot to mention, I am looking for a 70cm preamp, not a 2.4Ghz. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 5:29 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Wanted: UHF Preamp Hi! Does anyone here have a good UHF preamp that is sitting in a corner collecting dust that I could use on my Arrow or mobile satellite setup? I would never run anymore than 25w through it – I would be lucky if I did 10w. I weatherproof model would be preferred, but not 100% necessary. I thought I would check here before I go looking at all of the commercial retailers. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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] FTM-350AR
Hi All, Does anyone here know anything about the Yaesu FTM-350AR (or the 350R)? I keep gazing at it (pretty radio ;-P), but I am having a hard time finding reviews, pros/cons, etc. Maybe someone could shed some light on its APRS capabilities? I see that it is supposedly full duplex – does anyone know if it is truly full duplex? It looks like a pretty sweet radio, I just don’t understand while I can’t find anyone that knows anything about it. Any other information pertaining to it would be highly appreciated. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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] KD8KSN EN90/EM99 Cards Mailed
Hi, KD8KSN cards for the EN90/EM99 grid boundary operation on January 29 will go out in tomorrow’s mail (2/14). I apologize for the delay. Also, all QSOs were uploaded to LoTW under KD8KSN. Email me if you do not receive your card within 2-3 weeks. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: Web Page VS Orbitron
Joe, I have found Orbitron's to be off when I download the keps from celstrak.com. I assume you are downloading them from there - correct? If so, try getting it from stoff.pl. I have always found them to be right on. I have checked N2YO's tracking program out before, and it is very dependable. If the two disagree, I would go with N2YO. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Joe Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 1:55 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Web Page VS Orbitron I found a web page that says it can track http://www.n2yo.com/?s=7530 and i installed a new Orbitron, and gave it the latest set of keps it wanted to do. Thing is the two things do not agree at all where Oscar 7 is at. not even close. soo how do I tell who is right other than to wait for a pass from either one and see if i hear anything. Joe WB9SBD -- The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.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] FTM-350AR Question
Hi! Hopefully there are a few on this list that own one of the new Yaesu FTM-350ARs – I cannot find anyone that owns one of these! I picked one up yesterday, and after a frustrating evening and day trying to familiarize myself with a new radio, I think I got most of it figured out. I do have a question: On my TH-D7A, when I get digi’d, “My Packet” appears on the display. Is there some feature I can enable on the 350 that would give me a confirmation message/beep that my APRS packet has been digipeated? I get a brief beep about 1/2 second before it transmits, but after that there is no beep/message. Any tips? 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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 LITTLE HAM HUMOR for a change
You forgot a few. 1. When looking for a place to live you don't look for a nice neighborhood, you look for the highest spot in the county with no trees. 2. Every grommet in your firewall has a 1" bundle of wires coming through it. 3. After you finish converting a computer PSU into one that can power a radio, you unplug it from the 120VAC and plunge your hand into the PSU to make some adjustments, just to remember the function of the electrical component called a capacitor. (I have done that) I could keep going. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: wa4...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 2:48 PM To: AMSAT Subject: [amsat-bb] A LITTLE HAM HUMOR for a change You Might Be (and Probably Are) an Amateur Radio Operator, If: 1. You have bought black electrical tape in ten packs. 2. You have stripped wire with your teeth. 3. You have told your child, "One day, all this will be yours," and he or she did not respond at all. 4. You would rather help another Ham friend to hook up new equipment, or to put up a new tower, than to mow your own lawn. 5. You have grabbed the wrong end of a hot soldering iron. 6. You have gotten an RF burn from your own antenna. 7. You have given out RST reports while you were on the telephone. 8. When the microphones or visual aids at a meeting did not work, you rushed up to the front to fix them. 9. You have told the XYL, when she noticed a new rig in the shack, "Why, that has been there for years." 10. You have set your watch to UTC only. 11. You have had to patch your roof after an antenna project fell onto it. 12. You have put a GPS tracker in the XYL's car or on the riding mower, just so you could watch it on APRS. 13. You have tapped out "CQ" or "HI" on the car horn in Morse Code to another Ham. 14. Your teenager has refused to ride in your car because it looks like a porcupine. 15. You know the Latitude, Longitude, and Elevation of your home QTH. 16. You have gone into the local Radio Shack store, and the store clerk has asked you where something is and how it works. 17. You have answered the telephone with your call sign, and then finished the conversation with "73" and your call sign. 18. You have looked for antennas, radios, and Morse Code in movies and television shows. 19. When you look at anything made of wire or metal tubing, you wonder if it could be used as an antenna. 20. Your call sign is listed on one or more of your hats, T-shirts, or other garments. 21. You regularly carry one or more tools in your pockets at any given time. 22. When any kinds of batteries go on sale, you get really excited. 23. When you look at a barbecue grill, it creates ideas about ground plane antennas. 24. You have designated all your friends as Hams or Non-Hams. 25. You have referred to your Ham friends by their call sign suffixes instead of their real names. 26. You have intentionally confused Non-Hams by telling them that the only things you talk about on the air are pork products. 27. You have intentionally scared Non-Hams with the word "RADIATION"! 28. You have looked at telephone poles and power line towers as potential antenna supports. 29. You have thought you were still hearing CW, SSB, or SSTV tones, even when your Ham radio was off. 30. Your Go-Bag has more clothes in it than your dresser does. 31. You have a SKYWARN sticker on your back window. 32. Your significant other sits in the back seat, and your radios ride in the front. 33. Your neighbors wonder if you are a "Narc" (narcotics officer), a Spy, or a Federal Agent. 34. The cops pull you over because they want to see the inside of your car. This one is actually being done by Tim Clark, KB4RPV: 35. Your cell-phone's ring tone is your Ham radio call sign, sent in Morse Code http://www.planetofnoise.com/midi/morse2mid.php). __ Thought this might be worth a little chuckle WA4HFN ___ 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] UT1FG/MM Active Again
Hi All, Maybe this is old news, but I just worked Yuri (UT1FG) in GL69 on AO51 at 1937z. I thought he had gone back home a few weeks ago, but I guess he is still out in the Atlantic. Does anyone have any details on where he is going next? Keep your ears open for him on the eastern passes, especially if you live in New England! If he is on his way home, we probably won’t have long to work him before he reaches Europe. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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 LITTLE HAM HUMOR for a change
And when all 6 outlets in your 20x20ft bedroom have a power strip plugged into them.. -Original Message- From: Larry Teran Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 9:57 PM To: wa4...@comcast.net Cc: AMSAT Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: A LITTLE HAM HUMOR for a change Here is one more for the growing list You have a couple of handhelds next to your bed, for monitoring. On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:48 AM, wrote: > You Might Be (and Probably Are) > an Amateur Radio Operator, If: > > > 1. You have bought black electrical tape in ten packs. > 2. You have stripped wire with your teeth. > 3. You have told your child, "One day, all this will be yours," and he or > she did not respond at all. > 4. You would rather help another Ham friend to hook up new equipment, or > to > put up a new tower, than to mow your own lawn. > 5. You have grabbed the wrong end of a hot soldering iron. > 6. You have gotten an RF burn from your own antenna. > 7. You have given out RST reports while you were on the telephone. > 8. When the microphones or visual aids at a meeting did not work, you > rushed up to the front to fix them. > 9. You have told the XYL, when she noticed a new rig in the shack, "Why, > that has been there for years." > 10. You have set your watch to UTC only. > 11. You have had to patch your roof after an antenna project fell onto it. > 12. You have put a GPS tracker in the XYL's car or on the riding mower, > just so you could watch it on APRS. > 13. You have tapped out "CQ" or "HI" on the car horn in Morse Code to > another Ham. > 14. Your teenager has refused to ride in your car because it looks like a > porcupine. > 15. You know the Latitude, Longitude, and Elevation of your home QTH. > 16. You have gone into the local Radio Shack store, and the store clerk > has > asked you where something is and how it works. > 17. You have answered the telephone with your call sign, and then finished > the conversation with "73" and your call sign. > 18. You have looked for antennas, radios, and Morse Code in movies and > television shows. > 19. When you look at anything made of wire or metal tubing, you wonder if > it could be used as an antenna. > 20. Your call sign is listed on one or more of your hats, T-shirts, or > other garments. > 21. You regularly carry one or more tools in your pockets at any given > time. > 22. When any kinds of batteries go on sale, you get really excited. > 23. When you look at a barbecue grill, it creates ideas about ground plane > antennas. > 24. You have designated all your friends as Hams or Non-Hams. > 25. You have referred to your Ham friends by their call sign suffixes > instead of their real names. > 26. You have intentionally confused Non-Hams by telling them that the only > things you talk about on the air are pork products. > 27. You have intentionally scared Non-Hams with the word "RADIATION"! > 28. You have looked at telephone poles and power line towers as potential > antenna supports. > 29. You have thought you were still hearing CW, SSB, or SSTV tones, even > when your Ham radio was off. > 30. Your Go-Bag has more clothes in it than your dresser does. > > 31. You have a SKYWARN sticker on your back window. > > 32. Your significant other sits in the back seat, and your radios ride in > the front. > > 33. Your neighbors wonder if you are a "Narc" (narcotics officer), a Spy, > or a Federal Agent. > > 34. The cops pull you over because they want to see the inside of your > car. > > This one is actually being done by Tim Clark, KB4RPV: > > 35. Your cell-phone's ring tone is your Ham radio call sign, sent in Morse > Code http://www.planetofnoise.com/midi/morse2mid.php). > > __ > > Thought this might be worth a little chuckle > WA4HFN > > > > ___ > 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] AO-27 Off Frequency?
Hi, The last two AO27 passes I have worked over the past two days that come up from my SE appearing to be about 5kHz off frequency (high). I have to monitor 436.810 to receive the signal clearly at AOS. I would usually start at .805, 10kHz above the transmit frequency of 436.795. On the passes that favor my west all appears to be normal. Am I the only one that has noticed this? 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: Logbook software?
Hi Bryan, I really like Ham Radio Deluxe - http://www.ham-radio-deluxe.com/ It fits my needs perfectly. If you do LoTW and/or eQSL, this is a great one to use. ADIF exports and imports are a breeze. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Bryan Green Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2011 2:55 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Logbook software? What's the favorite logbook software for satellite work? I've asked a few prolific ops privately but am curious in public. It seems to me that the usual suspects for HF work are not adequate for the roving grid hoppers among us. The one thing it seems software could do nicely is automate the (now possible) LotW upload and reconciliation. I'm not much of a Linux desktop user, but I do use both Mac and Windows. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance, and obligatory apologies to the OTs for repeating a question. :) Bryan Green KL7CN Usually /W6 in CM98fn 408-836-7279 ___ 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] Weak Signal on AO-51
Hi! The last few AO51 passes I have been on over the last few days have seemed to have a very weak signal. I can usually acquire the bird at about 2-3 degrees when it comes up from the S, but I was having a hard time hearing it at 10. Max elevation of the last pass was 23 degrees, and I could barely hear it then. It seemed like the polarization was all over the place too – clear one minute and gone the next. I was wondering if the transmitter power is lower than it has been – I have not seen anything on the BB regarding any mode change. Hopefully it is not something up with my antenna. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: Weak Signal on AO-51
Thanks Mark, I guess I will just ride it out... ;-) I have been through this before, and it has gradually gone away. I would say it was weather related with all of the extremes we have had lately, but that shouldn't affect it. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Mark L. Hammond Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 5:58 PM To: Zachary Beougher ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Weak Signal on AO-51 Hi Zach, We've gone from 500 mW down to about 460 mW over the last week or thereabouts, so I don't think that would be fully explain what you're seeing... It's a big difference from when we were running 1-1.5 watts, but we haven't been at that power level since Feb 26th or so. The bird is spinning pretty slowly, making 1 revolution around every 10 mins or so. If it happens to have a bad attitude (heh) relative to you, it might make one pass better than the other. 73, Mark N8MH At 05:33 PM 3/12/2011 -0500, Zachary Beougher wrote: >Hi! The last few AO51 passes I have been on over the last few days have >seemed to have a very weak signal. I can usually acquire the bird at about >2-3 degrees when it comes up from the S, but I was having a hard time >hearing it at 10. Max elevation of the last pass was 23 degrees, and I >could barely hear it then. It seemed like the polarization was all over >the place too clear one minute and gone the next. I was wondering if the >transmitter power is lower than it has been I have not seen anythinng on >the BB regarding any mode change. Hopefully it is not something up with my >antenna. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ >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 - Idaho Repeater QRM on uplink?
Hi Dave, KD7QAF is an ex call sign (now AC7VA - Washington) and KD7QAN is a op in Yuma, AZ. From the looks of his QRZ page he has not been very active, so I would doubt if he has a repeater. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 11:58 AM To: David Palmer Cc: AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 - Idaho Repeater QRM on uplink? Thanks for the heads up. It's likely an echolink or irlp node. Does anyone have a recording? If we can nail the call down I'll follow up with them. 73, Drew KO4MA Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2011, at 11:18 AM, David Palmer wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I just thought I'd relay a bit of QRM I observed on AO-51 on this > morning's 3/16/2011 1322z pass. The bird was totally quiet (just a > nice carrier) for the first 5 minutes of the pass, but then it sounded > like a repeater was getting into the sat uplink: > > 3/16 1327z: "Connected, KD7QAF repeater." > 3/16 1328z: "KD7QAF repeater disconnected." > 3/16 1328z: "hey Stacy did I see you at the corner there by Wendys?" > 3/16 1330z: "...repeater in Middleton, Idaho." > > Pretty minor as far as QRM goes, but I just wanted to flag it up in > case anyone knows of a KD7QAF repeater (call might have been KD7QAN?) > that's got an output near 145.920. Might be worth letting them know > they're getting into a sat. > > Also had a nice chat with Kerry WC7V on the same pass -- I'd forgotten > how nice it is to work AO-51 on the early morning passes, it's a > fantastic satellite!!! The morning passes aren't crowded at all, and > '51 has such beautiful clear audio and great coverage. > > 73 de Dave KB5WIA / CM88 > ___ > 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: XE2AT - 1000 Grids!
Wow! And I thought it took a lot of postage to confirm 238. Congrats Alvaro! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Clary, James T, Civilian Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 12:03 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] XE2AT - 1000 Grids! I worked XE2AT this morning on AO7 at 16/1254Z when I was in grid DL40. He told me later that not only was it a new grid, but that it was grid #1000 for him. That's a terrific accomplishment! Congrats Alvaro! Muy bueno! 73, Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC Grid DL40 ___ 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 - Idaho Repeater QRM on uplink?
Sounds like a good guess. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: David Palmer Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 1:20 PM To: Zachary Beougher Cc: Andrew Glasbrenner ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 - Idaho Repeater QRM on uplink? Hi Zack, Yeah, noticed the same, KD7QAF likely wasn't the correct call. My ears hadn't fully woken up yet this morning, darn it! Maybe it was KD7QAS I heard ... that's an IRLP node in Middleton, ID, and the robot voice definitely announced Middleton. And "F" and "S" do sound kinda alike. Dave On Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 9:17 AM, Zachary Beougher wrote: > Hi Dave, > > KD7QAF is an ex call sign (now AC7VA - Washington) and KD7QAN is a op in > Yuma, AZ. From the looks of his QRZ page he has not been very active, so > I > would doubt if he has a repeater. > > 73! > > Zack > KD8KSN > > -Original Message- > From: Andrew Glasbrenner > Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 11:58 AM > To: David Palmer > Cc: AMSAT BB > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 - Idaho Repeater QRM on uplink? > > Thanks for the heads up. It's likely an echolink or irlp node. Does anyone > have a recording? If we can nail the call down I'll follow up with them. > > 73, Drew KO4MA > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 16, 2011, at 11:18 AM, David Palmer wrote: > >> Hi Everyone, >> >> I just thought I'd relay a bit of QRM I observed on AO-51 on this >> morning's 3/16/2011 1322z pass. The bird was totally quiet (just a >> nice carrier) for the first 5 minutes of the pass, but then it sounded >> like a repeater was getting into the sat uplink: >> >> 3/16 1327z: "Connected, KD7QAF repeater." >> 3/16 1328z: "KD7QAF repeater disconnected." >> 3/16 1328z: "hey Stacy did I see you at the corner there by Wendys?" >> 3/16 1330z: "...repeater in Middleton, Idaho." >> >> Pretty minor as far as QRM goes, but I just wanted to flag it up in >> case anyone knows of a KD7QAF repeater (call might have been KD7QAN?) >> that's got an output near 145.920. Might be worth letting them know >> they're getting into a sat. >> >> Also had a nice chat with Kerry WC7V on the same pass -- I'd forgotten >> how nice it is to work AO-51 on the early morning passes, it's a >> fantastic satellite!!! The morning passes aren't crowded at all, and >> '51 has such beautiful clear audio and great coverage. >> >> 73 de Dave KB5WIA / CM88 >> ___ >> 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 > ___ 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 ND9M/MM Videos
Hi! Here are a couple other videos of Jim’s ship (well, the ship he is on ;-)). The first is Jim’s ship entering the Gatun Locks, and the second is when he is exiting: Gatun Locks 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: More ND9M/MM Videos
Whoops That link requires a password. Try this one: http://personalspace.sony.net/email/share/794e6244306d706c5a4764696d3279615a5a466d6170755a6c673d3d,first?rd=9612267#i0 Make sure you get it all. Let me know if you experience issues with that one. Zack KD8KSN From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 8:19 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Cc: Zachary Beougher Subject: More ND9M/MM Videos Hi! Here are a couple other videos of Jim’s ship (well, the ship he is on ;-)). The first is Jim’s ship entering the Gatun Locks, and the second is when he is exiting: Gatun Locks 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: Congratulations to K8SYE
Congrats John from 297 and counting! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Angelo Glorioso Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 3:34 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Congratulations to K8SYE Congratulations to K8YSE for hitting the 900th grid mark with his contact with UT1FG/mm on AO-27 and grid 901st with ND9M/mm on AO-27. 73 de Angelo - If you don't ask, you will never know!! ___ 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: -={Echo Madness}=-
Hello Kevin and group,
>Back to the point, please let me know if you think I
>need any correcting, I would rather help not hinder.
>I really enjoy this HOBBY, but I dont know if there is
>a solution...
At this stage in the game, there really is no solution per say. When there
is 30-40
guys on ONE frequency trying to make QSOs, what else can we expect? Yes,
there are some rude practices going on, but is that any different than what
happens when we get in our car and jump on the freeway
at rush hour? Or how about the grocery store? All you can do is to 1) make
sure you are not part of the issue, 2) adapt to the situation, even if it
means not making any QSOs and just listening, and 3) run full duplex if
you can. I understand that there are some that might not be able to afford
a second
radio, and I am by no means slamming you for that. I would, however, put a
second HT/full duplex rig on your list for future purchases. You will be
amazed at the difference it makes - trust me! I thought full duplex sounded
dumb until I tried it, now I don't know if I could do a pass without it.
Most of all, don't complain about that situation (not that you were, Kevin).
What happens on the road when you "complain" to the other driver about
cutting you off? It usually ends up in something pretty ugly. No different
here - it just fuels the fire. If you don't like it, do what you can to
work around the situation and keep your expectations low, and if you really
hate it, don't get on. Not all passes are bad - I was on a great afternoon
pass of AO27 yesterday that covered all of the US, and it was great! We are
talking of 1-2 crazy passes in the evening, and then the weekends
obviously - not all passes. And I am referring to the FM sats - the SSB/CW
birds are wide open.
Regarding discussion of switching the uplinks randomly, and
only notifying a select group... While this may be the easy way out of the
issue (until everyone catches on), it definitely does not correspond with
what Ham radio has at its roots - hams helping and mentoring other hams. I
can only imagine how I would feel if I found out that us new hams were being
shut out so the regulars could carry on a QSO without interference. The new
guys and new guys to come have as much right to transmit as anyone else that
uses them. Just keep in mind that pretty much everyone here that reads this
was a newbie at one time, made their first QSO, stepped on someone for the
first time and probably frustrated someone for the first time.
There has been much discussion about the issue of operator rudeness/busy
passes on the QRZ forums, here at the BB, and even during busy satellite
passes comments have been made, but I am not seeing a big difference in
operating practices - things are still crazy at certain times. As Clint
stated, this does seem to be blown out of proportion a bit. Look at it
mathematically: On a typical weekend AO51 pass there can be as many as 30
stations x 2 QSOs each (not many) = 60 QSOs during a 12 minute pass. That is
5 QSOs/minute - 1 QSO every *12* seconds. These are rough estimates, but
when you think about all these stations on ONE frequency, it should not
surprise anyone that is gets crazy.
Just try to enjoy it for what it is - it is a really neat and challenging
aspect of the hobby. If we have to put up with a bit of craziness on
certain passes, I hate to say it, but that is just part of this aspect of
the hobby. Again, we are talking about one satellite (mainly AO51) on a
select few passes. This is not an issue spread across the board. There are
still many quiet birds and passes, just take the time to find which ones
work best for you.
73,
Zack
KD8KSN
-Original Message-
From: Kevin Deane
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 3:26 AM
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] -={Echo Madness}=-
I was hoping to get some feedback from you guys. I have only been operating
for a short time and had some hicup's along the way. I found some recordings
of when I first started...There were some I could not hear the bird, and the
very first ones were pretty funny. I got some schooling on my form pretty
quick from you guy's. I wish I would have listened to passes before I
started, at the time I did not know they existed...
I saw a post about making one contact per pass, well I am guilty. However, I
have been listening to my passes and I dont think I am too intrusive, and I
get stepped on all the time. My brother say's that I am terribly addicted
when I was upset when I could not get in on the maddness when they changed
the uplink, pretty funny really. I was all checkin the equipment from top to
bottom.
Anyway, I try to call the new guys, because I remember how excited I was,
hearing someone calling me. I still enjoy it, wether it be on VHF/UHF or HF.
Is not that the reason we do this is to have fun? Sure there are times I get
frustrated, cant get in or what not. Maybe that is what this is all about.
Should I just not j
[amsat-bb] Preamp Distance from Antenna
Hi, I am in the process of getting the ARR SP432VDG preamp for my mobile setup (and just to have around), and I have read that the closer to antenna you mount the preamp, the lower noise figure you will have. My question is, what is close to the antenna – 1ft., 5ft., 10ft.? Ideally, I would probably mount it about 5-6ft. from the antenna (1/4 wave) – would this be acceptable? Any additional advice would be appreciated! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: Preamp Distance from Antenna
Hi Dee, I have tried monitoring passes with the FTM-350AR, and it is just about impossible to hear anything. Granted, I was using a 5/8 wave, but I have used a 1/4 wave several times before with a different radio and experienced similar results. I will probably try it again just to make sure, but I would still like to get something to take the edge off and increase my hearing time a bit. I know a few of you here have used the ARR preamps in your mobile (or while mobile) setups - does anyone have issues with intermod? Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Dee Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 10:53 AM To: 'Zachary Beougher' Cc: Amsat BB Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Preamp Distance from Antenna Why do you need a preamp in the mobile? Most new rigs are great at sensitivity. You must also remember that if you are mobile, Intermod is just around the corner at these high sensitivity preamps. Preamps, as a rule, should be as close to the antenna as mechanically possible. Good Luck, 73, Dee, NB2F -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Zachary Beougher Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 10:24 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Preamp Distance from Antenna Hi, I am in the process of getting the ARR SP432VDG preamp for my mobile setup (and just to have around), and I have read that the closer to antenna you mount the preamp, the lower noise figure you will have. My question is, what is close to the antenna - 1ft., 5ft., 10ft.? Ideally, I would probably mount it about 5-6ft. from the antenna (1/4 wave) - would this be acceptable? Any additional advice would be appreciated! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: Log/Grids
Hi Kevin, I use the HRD (Ham Radio Deluxe) logbook, and it does everything and beyond. Once you enter a call, it automatically inputs the station's grid, name and any other info that you tell it to (it pulls it from QRZ and a few other places - just make sure the grid matches up with what they told you when you worked them). You can also enter in if a QSL card, eQSL or LoTW was sent/received along with the date. ADIF exports are very easy if you use LoTW and/or eQSL. Everything about it can be customized. It takes a few days to get used to and figure out what everything is, but it is worth it. It is also free (most important thing) ;-) 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Kevin Deane Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 8:54 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Log/Grids I am hoping there is a nice logbook thinga ma jig program out there. Does anyone know where I can get one? I really like doin the cards, I feel bad for sending out some pretty hokey ones now that I am getting some really nice ones... Anyway I figured that someone must have some easy/cool way to keep track of all this stuff. Thanks, 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: How many Grids
Hi Kevin, Here are the VUCC rules for operating from a boundary: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Awards/VUCC%20Rules%202011_Rev%2020110215.pdf 4. (e) Stations who claim to operate from more than one grid locator simultaneously (i.e., from the boundary between two grid locators or from the intersection of four grid locators) must be physically present in all locators to give multiple locator credit with a single contact. These stations should be prepared to validate their claim. For a mobile station, this means parking the vehicle exactly on the line or corner. For a portable station, this means that the total area occupied by the station's physical setup, including operating position(s), power source(s), and antenna(s), must occupy some portion of each of the two/four grid squares simultaneously. Operators of boundary/corner stations should be prepared to provide evidence of meeting the simultaneous occupation test if called upon to do so. Two photographs – one showing the placement of the GPS receiver in the station setup, and a close-up legibly showing the GPS reading – are typically needed as evidence of compliance. Video footage showing an overview of the operating site and then, uncut and in real time, zooming in on the GPS display coordinates is even better. (f) Grid boundary lines and grid corners must be established using a GPS receiver whose map datum is set to WGS84, the global default for current GPS receivers. The GPS receiver should be set to use WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) if so equipped, since this improves the error figure to as little as 5 feet. In no case may the GPS receiver show an error figure in excess of 20 feet. Any modern GPS receiver equipped with WAAS will easily meet this requirement, as will most older units without WAAS. Maidenhead grids measure 1 degree latitude x 2 degrees longitude, so it is possible to fine the intersection/boundary using a standard GOS receiver. 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Kevin Deane Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 4:30 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] How many Grids Can you be in at once? I mean we are pretty small on the scale of things, so how can you give out more than one grid square at a time?? I mean really, I hear it all the time. What do you do, put your antenna on one grid square, run some coax over and set your radio up on the other grid? Ok boys, hear is DM09 and DM08!!! Her - ert duh, how about I drive to where the four corners of four grids meet, stand right in the middle of that and give out all four of them at once? Is this how it is done. Just does not seem right to me, seems like cheating. Seriously...Is there not some kind of rules or something? I think I will leave it at that before I get too offensive. 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: How many Grids
Also check out some of the picture on my QRZ page (towards the top). Notice the lat/lon coordinates from the boundaries. K8YSE Has one on his QRZ page of an intersection. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Kevin Deane Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 4:30 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] How many Grids Can you be in at once? I mean we are pretty small on the scale of things, so how can you give out more than one grid square at a time?? I mean really, I hear it all the time. What do you do, put your antenna on one grid square, run some coax over and set your radio up on the other grid? Ok boys, hear is DM09 and DM08!!! Her - ert duh, how about I drive to where the four corners of four grids meet, stand right in the middle of that and give out all four of them at once? Is this how it is done. Just does not seem right to me, seems like cheating. Seriously...Is there not some kind of rules or something? I think I will leave it at that before I get too offensive. 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: AO-27 Eclipse
Hi Kevin, AO27 is usually (if ever) on for morning passes. Did you mean AO51? 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Kevin Deane Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 6:36 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27 Eclipse Please correct me if I am wrong, but it seems to me that the AO-27 is creeping further and farther down into the US before it goes into eclipse. A lot of times at great elevation, with Alaska, Canada and some of the US well inside the footprint. Of course everyone is asleep at this time, but I was wondering if this will keep getting better and maybe some of the earlybirds would like to try workin it like we do the 51 so early in the morning as we so often do? Thank's for any input, 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: AO-27 Eclipse
If AO27 was on you would hear the carrier. I honestly am not sure about AO27 only working in the sun since whenever I work it it is in the sun, but I don’t think it is ever scheduled to be on during overnight passes anyhow. Someone please correct me if I am wrong. Here is the schedule: http://www.ao27.org/AO27/index.shtml Zack KD8KSN From: Kevin Deane Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 10:14 AM To: Zachary Beougher Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] AO-27 Eclipse Well I thought it only worked in the sunlight? I have tried to talk to myself on it at night time to no avail, so I have been watching it go into shadow wondering if it is working just before that, maybe I was doing something wrong, but I swear I have tried it several times. Kevin > From: zack.kd8...@hotmail.com > To: summit...@live.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-27 Eclipse > Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 09:59:28 -0400 > > Hi Kevin, > > AO27 is usually (if ever) on for morning passes. Did you mean AO51? > > 73, > > Zack > KD8KSN > > -Original Message- > From: Kevin Deane > Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 6:36 AM > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27 Eclipse > > > > Please correct me if I am wrong, but it seems to me that the AO-27 is > creeping further and farther down into the US before it goes into eclipse. A > lot of times at great elevation, with Alaska, Canada and some of the US well > inside the footprint. > > Of course everyone is asleep at this time, but I was wondering if this will > keep getting better and maybe some of the earlybirds would like to try > workin it like we do the 51 so early in the morning as we so often do? > > Thank's for any input, > 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] 99th Anniversary of Titanic Disaster Special Event This Weekend
The below information was posted on behalf of Richard, KD0JWY: ** 99th Anniversary of the Titanic Disaster This event will take place on Saturday, April 9th starting at 1300Z to Sunday, April 10th ending at Z. The Special Event Station will be located at the World's Largest Titanic Museum Attraction on Highway 76 in Branson, MO. April 14, 1912 was the night the Titanic met her demise with a huge iceberg on her maiden voyage from South Hampton, English. Radio operators played a large part during this disaster. It was one of the first times the new international distress call “SOS” gained popularity by radio operators around the world. Three stations will operate simultaneously using SSB,and CW. All stations will be manned by operators from a consortium of clubs and non-club members from Southwest Missouri, as well as licensed visitors from outside the area. All are welcome to come join us in this Special Event, taking it into the 100th Anniversary. A very nice QSL card for each contact. This will continue each year until it's 100th Anniversary. QSL card information can be found at www.wzeros.com Operators at the Titanic Museum will be stationed in full view of the visitors at it's entrance. A massive media promotion is planned by the owners of the museum to cover local, regional and news media. Amateur Radio will be the featured event in this promotion. NEW THIS YEAR!! A sister station,W4S, will be operating from the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN. TEN-TEC will be providing 3 new EAGLE radios plus matching tuners for the operator's use. For more information and future updates the website: www.w4sspecialevent2011.bravehost.com Also KD0JWY, Richard Marlow from Ozark, Missouri (EM36) will be working AO-51, AO-27, SO-67, SO-50. It is my hope to be able to work all 29 passes that are higher than 3 degrees. It could be fun being next to the ship though lol. I have uploaded the scheduled passes for this event and the Call Sign for this event will be "WOS" Updates will follow as new information becomes available. For questions and more information on operating frequencies, schedules, and equipment, send an email to titanich...@wzeros.com or visit www.wzeros.com. We will also be live on our Website during the event. Please come see the fun and excitement!!! W∅S TITANIC SPECIAL EVENT $30 room rates for Hams during Titanic Special Event in Branson, MO April 9th and 10th at the Regal Inn. Get map and details here www.wzeros.com Click on hotel info. We will start at 8AM Saturday and continue through 16:00 Sunday. Please come out and enjoy the weekend in Branson!! Operating frequencies will be as follows for SSB and CW. 14.260 ssb +/- 3KC 7.260 ssb # +/- 3KC 3.860 #ssb #+/- 3kc CW will be running split, "If need" 14.060 CW UP 2kc 7.060 CW UP 2kc 3.560 CW UP 2kc ** 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: 99th Anniversary of Titanic Disaster Special Event ThisWeekend
Hi Domenico, I am not helping out with or taking part in the event, just posting for KD0JWY. He compiled the verbiage in the original post and I just copied and pasted it to the AMSAT BB. 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: i8cvs Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 7:15 AM To: Zachary Beougher ; Amsat - BBs Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 99th Anniversary of Titanic Disaster Special Event ThisWeekend - Original Message - From: "Zachary Beougher" To: Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 2:41 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] 99th Anniversary of Titanic Disaster Special Event ThisWeekend > 99th Anniversary of the Titanic Disaster > >> We will start at 8AM Saturday and continue through 16:00 Sunday. Please come out and enjoy the weekend in Branson!! > Operating frequencies will be as follows for SSB and CW. > 14.260 ssb +/- 3KC > 7.260 ssb # +/- 3KC > 3.860 #ssb #+/- 3kc > > CW will be running split, "If need" > 14.060 CW UP 2kc > 7.060 CW UP 2kc > 3.560 CW UP 2kc > ** > > 73! > > Zack > KD8KSN Hi Zack, KD8KSN To be honest with you the 99th Anniversary of the Titanic Disaster should be made only on CW and not "if need" On board of Titanic there was only a CW spark transmitter. 73" de i8CVS Domenico ___ 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 FTM-350AR
Funny - I just used it for the first time mobile this past Thursday. It seemed to work really well. I worked SO67, so I am not overly sure on the audio quality since SO67's audio is different from AO51/27/etc. The receive was not very good, but a preamp should help. I was using a dual band 1/4 wave (2m) mag mount antenna, and with the built in duplexer I had no trouble hearing my downlink. The one thing I do not like is the power settings - you have 5w, 25w or 50w. If you are having trouble getting in with 5w, your only other option is 25w. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: John Price Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 9:25 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu FTM-350AR Has anyone tried using the Yaesu FTM-350AR mobile to work the FM satellites. It is stated in the manual that it is a full-duplex radio. Been looking at something to use mobile. I would appreciate any input anyone might have. Thanks. << John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il >From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - "WOW, What a ride!" ___ 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: Yaesu FTM-350AR
One last thing - if you are running APRS, make sure you shut the beacon off before you switch to the satellite uplink. I made this mistake until I started hearing packets on the downlink... ;-) 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 7:58 PM To: John Price ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu FTM-350AR Funny - I just used it for the first time mobile this past Thursday. It seemed to work really well. I worked SO67, so I am not overly sure on the audio quality since SO67's audio is different from AO51/27/etc. The receive was not very good, but a preamp should help. I was using a dual band 1/4 wave (2m) mag mount antenna, and with the built in duplexer I had no trouble hearing my downlink. The one thing I do not like is the power settings - you have 5w, 25w or 50w. If you are having trouble getting in with 5w, your only other option is 25w. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: John Price Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 9:25 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu FTM-350AR Has anyone tried using the Yaesu FTM-350AR mobile to work the FM satellites. It is stated in the manual that it is a full-duplex radio. Been looking at something to use mobile. I would appreciate any input anyone might have. Thanks. << John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il >From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - "WOW, What a ride!" ___ 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] AMSAT Logo
Does anyone have or know of anyone that has a good quality copy of the AMSAT logo I can use on a Power Point presentation? I have permission to use it, but I can not find any good ones. I found several that have the white background behind them, but I need one that I can overlay on a (eg) grey background and not have the white rectangular box around the logo. I did find one - http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ftp/misc/logo/official-scan.gif - but the graphics where really bad (very rough edges) when overlaid on a grey background. I see several on the AMSAT website, so I know there are some out there. Thanks! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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 Logo
WOW! I never knew there were so man variations of the AMSAT logo out there After going through several logos I found one that will work - thanks for all of the replies! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 11:50 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Logo Does anyone have or know of anyone that has a good quality copy of the AMSAT logo I can use on a Power Point presentation? I have permission to use it, but I can not find any good ones. I found several that have the white background behind them, but I need one that I can overlay on a (eg) grey background and not have the white rectangular box around the logo. I did find one - http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ftp/misc/logo/official-scan.gif - but the graphics where really bad (very rough edges) when overlaid on a grey background. I see several on the AMSAT website, so I know there are some out there. Thanks! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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 apparently down
AO51 still appeared to be down during the 1922z pass. I only monitored half of the pass, but I never heard a carrier. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Mark L. Hammond Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 10:52 AM To: Amsat - BBs Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 apparently down Hello All, We are receiving reports that AO-51 appears to be down. Hopefully one of us can get it going again this afternoon/evening. Eclipses are still getting longer, and the sun angle is getting worse, too. It probably has experienced a low battery trip (least we hope it's that simple...) Please watch and post on http://oscar.dcarr.org/ 73, -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] ___ 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 is Working Fine - My First Satellite QSO Ever!
Hi Steve, Unfortunately, there is no known cure for the bug that just bit you. You will have to put up with the side effects for the rest of your life. ;-) Congrats! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Stephen Davis Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 5:29 PM To: Amsat - BBs ; work-...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 is Working Fine - My First Satellite QSO Ever! I am so excited right now that I can barely type because I'm dancing a jig. AO-51 was working fine for the 2158Z, 4-13-2011 pass over my QTH (EM95md) during which I made my FIRST successful satellite QSO ever with K8YSE. Thank You K8YSE!! My apologies to K8YSE for getting a bit tongue-tied but I was so excited to hear him repeat my call sign back and ask for the QSL that I about swallowed the microphone :-) What makes it even better was the fact that I make it a point of recording the passes so I have an audio recording of my first AO-51 QSO. A big thanks to K6LCS (Clint) and his web site http://web.me.com/clintbradford/k6lcs/Home.html for all the tips and inspiration to give satellites a try. WooHoo!! 73, Steve KJ4FEL ___ 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: Icom 9100
I did notice that the $99,999 remote software - yes, $99,999 - for the IC-9100 is now marked "TBD" in the price section I hope someone fat-fingered that one. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: John Geiger Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 10:28 AM To: 'VHF REFLECTOR' ; ICOM Reflector ; Amsat-Bb@Amsat. Org Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom 9100 Has anyone on the list used the Icom 9100 yet? If so, what are you impressions of it? 73s John AA5JG ___ 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: UT1FG/MM QSL confirmation
Hi Omar, Here is a post from K8YSE from about a 3 weeks ago: ** Yuri, UT1FG/MM, is currently reviewing a draft of a proposed qsl procedure for his maritime mobile operation on satellites. As soon as he finalizes the procedure, it will be posted here on the -bb. Please hold off on sending for cards. Yuri is currently at anchor in FN58 awaiting dock space to unload their cargo. He will likely leave the ship shortly and return home for a well deserved vacation. He has certainly gone all out to work the birds in hundreds of wet grids. Thanks Yuri! 73, John K8YSE ** 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Omar Alvarez Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:08 PM To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] UT1FG/MM QSL confirmation Hello Anyone can tell me if Yuri UT1FG/MM wrote about the way to confirm his QSOs? thnak you Omar XE1AO DK89df M.C. Omar Alvarez Cárdenas Facultad de Telematica, U de C 316 1075 xe1...@ucol.mx omar...@hotmail.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] Heil Traveler and a Recorder
Does anyone on this list have a Heil Traveler (http://rffun.com/catalog/mics/1348.html and http://rffun.com/catalog/mics/3838.jpg for the adapter to the TH-D7A) that they are using on their HT, and at the same time have a recorder hooked up? I am hoping to get the Traveler soon (not pleased with the audio the speaker mic is producing), but I don’t know how to hook the recorder in line. I seem to recall a similar post pertaining to this subject about 2-3 weeks ago, but after a brief search of the archives I could not find it. 73, Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: QSLs for KL7CN Caribbean DXpedition
Hi Bryan, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of the stolen items. I always get nervous carrying my recorder with me when it is full of recordings...but to have it stolen along with a pc... >From your email I am assuming that you did not log many - if any - of the QSOs on a computer, so you do not have any way to know who you worked now. You should check K8YSE's website - http://www.papays.com/sat/general.html - and listen to the recordings on there to at least recover part of your lost recordings. At least you could get most of the QSOs recorded. Thank you for activating several of the wet grids in the Caribbean! I dropped a card in the mail yesterday. 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: KL7CN Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 6:59 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] QSLs for KL7CN Caribbean DXpedition I have some bad news to report. The MP3 recorder I used to log the QSOs on our recent Caribbean DXpedition was stolen last night along with my beloved MacBook Pro. Chalk it up to the misery of our times. I do have some paper notes, so please e-mail me if you would like ay -- bag Sent from an iPhone; replies are brief, but still attempt to be witty. ___ 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: Heil Traveler and a Recorder
Hi Patrick, I think I am probably going to stay away from the traveler for now, only because I really enjoy having the recordings available, and it doesn't sound like I can do that with the traveler. I thought about splitting the audio, and I will have to think that through some more before I do that. I did that on one of my TH-G71As and the jack broke... :-( I have been using the 2.5mm jack on the bottom of the speaker mic so far, so I might look into a better mic. Thanks for the replies! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 10:35 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Heil Traveler and a Recorder Hi Ted! > Hi Zach, I have a Traveler but I recommend you try one before buying. It > just does not do a real good job of staying put, at least on my big Polish > head. I am looking for something with full ear cups to replace it. I like > its PTT but I have not had any luck tying it to my FT 60 and a recorder. > Patrick suggested a Rat Shack adaptor but I have not had a chance to try > that yet: a Y adaptor PN: 2102953. The Y splitter would work for radios like the FT-8x7 types, where the speaker audio is a separate pigtail from the mic jack on the cable for the Traveler headset/mic. The Heil cables for the HTs have a solid plug with the pin(s) for the radio speaker/mic jack(s). In the case of the Kenwood HTs, it's a 2-pin plug. The splitter on the speaker jack (along with an adapter to step down from that splitter's 1/8" or 3.5mm jack to the 3/32" or 2.5mm speaker jack on the HT) won't work without using some other sort of extension cable to bring the mic jack away from the radio a few inches. I only use my Traveler with either a pair of FT-817NDs or with one FT-817ND along with a TH-F6A, normally for SSB work. I have the Heil cables to work with the 2-pin speaker/mic jacks on Kenwood, Icom, and Yaesu HTs, but have not tried the headset/mic with those radios yet. > I decided to just have the recorder in my pocket or nearby and that seems > to > pick up my side of the audio for further checking. When I'm real lazy at > home, I have my TS-2000 and HRD record the pass and listen later. As long as you're saying the other station's call during your QSOs, this works well. You won't have the audio from the radio, unless you are not using headphones/earphones on the receiver, but you get the data needed for the logbook. 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
[amsat-bb] Re: Heil Traveler and a Recorder
I will have to look into that - that definitely sounds like a possibility! I am using an RCA recorder right now. It's not the best, but it has worked so far. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Dave Taylor Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 10:55 PM To: AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Heil Traveler and a Recorder Hi, Olympus sells a Telephone Pickup (part TP7) that is a mic in an earplug. This will fit in your ear under the headphone and record everything being received. If you are operating duplex (as you can with the TH-D7A), you'll record both sides of the conversation. I don't know if this accessory will work with recorders other than Olympus, but I suspect it will. -- Dave, W8AAS > > -Original Message- > From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] > On > Behalf Of Zachary Beougher > Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 2:11 PM > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Heil Traveler and a Recorder > > Does anyone on this list have a Heil Traveler > (http://rffun.com/catalog/mics/1348.html and > http://rffun.com/catalog/mics/3838.jpg for the adapter to the TH- > D7A) that > they are using on their HT, and at the same time have a recorder > hooked up? > I am hoping to get the Traveler soon (not pleased with the audio the > speaker > mic is producing), but I don't know how to hook the recorder in > line. I > seem to recall a similar post pertaining to this subject about 2-3 > weeks > ago, but after a brief search of the archives I could not find it. > > 73, > > Zack > KD8KSN ___ 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: multi-sat, chronilogical pass predictions
So does Orbitron - www.stoff.pl Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 3:05 PM To: Bill W1PA Cc: Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: multi-sat, chronilogical pass predictions WinAOS, part of the SatPC32 suite, does exactly what you asked. 73, Drew KO4MA Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2011, at 2:42 PM, "Bill W1PA" wrote: > Do any of the pass prediction tools (win, dos, or linux) give you a > listing of passes for multiple satellites in chronological order? > i.e. imagine printing out 3 days of AO-51, AO-27, SO-50, etc > and sorting them all together in chronological order. No graphics > needed... just AOS and LOS bearings and times and max pass elevation. > > I have Nova and gpredict, and neither do. > Does the original "predict" do this? > > Bill W1PA > > > ___ > 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: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
I have TQSL 1.13 and it supports HO68 and SO67 It is supposedly the latest version. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: KM9U Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:37 AM To: amsat...@wd9ewk.net ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements I just read the LOTW FAQ and it stated that the satellite name HO-68 is supported by LOTW. I have never been able to upload any logs containing HO-68 as the sat name. TQSL 1.13 does not have HO-68 in the satellite drop-down menu box. Is there something I'm missing? Chuck, KM9U - Original Message - From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" To: Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 22:48 Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements > Hi Tom! > >> When I tried uploading a couple of my satellite QSOs as a test LOTW says >> that the MODE field is invalid. I had entered "SAT". I know this has been >> discussed in recent months here but I couldn't find that discusssion in >> looking at the archives. Would someone put me on the right track as to >> what >> fields are required for a satellite QSO to be considered valid by LOTW? > > The MODE field refers to the transmission mode - FM, SSB, etc. The > fields related to a satellite QSO are PROP_MODE (this is always set > to "SAT") and SAT_NAME matches the names in the list at: > > https://p1k.arrl.org/lotw/faq > > I'm pretty sure Rick e-mailed you the PDF written by N5JB that shows > the 7 fields that must be present for a valid satellite QSO in LOTW, > including the two I mentioned above. Others can be added, but are > optional. The document is found at: > > http://www.arrl.org/files/file/LoTW%20Instructions/N5JB.pdf > > Hope to see some of our QSOs match up as QSLs in LOTW soon. > > 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: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April?
Hi Joe, I think you overlooked the paragraph - it is #3 in the original email. >It also has an APRS GPS tracker on 144.39 >with the callsign KC2ZJH and will launch from >*Oswego, NY* around midnight Thursday. Being that NY is EST, it would be scheduled to launch sometime between 22/0300z and 23/0400z. I think that is right... 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Joe Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9:21 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April? Can we please have the location of the launch? I know it has a 2 land call sign, but now days that's meaningless. Plus the date and time. How about in UTC time for both? This announcement says, The current target for executing launch of PBH-15 is between 11:00PM -- 12:00AM on Thursday (4/21)/Friday (4/22), weather and approval permitting. But especially the midnight thing and then EDT CDTGMT, since there is no indication of launch site, 11:00 PM Where? Lets keep everything in Amateur Radio on one time zone please? UTC. aka: GMT. Joe WB9SBD The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com On 4/19/2011 3:22 PM, Bob Bruninga wrote: > KC2TUA announces: Balloon attempt across the Atlantic. 21 April 2011 > > Hams in the USA and worldwide are needed to listen on 7.1023 and 10.1466 > MHz > and to send readings of the balloon's progress to pbh15.d...@gmail.com. > More > information about the program, including the latest projected flight path, > can be found at http://www.projectbluehorizon.com/ > https://twitter.com/PBH5. > > It also has an APRS GPS tracker on 144.39 with the callsign KC2ZJH and > will > launch from Oswego, NY around midnight Thursday. Thanks in advance for > your > help! > > The HF downlink exact frequency will vary 10 Hz or so with temperature. > Accurate recording of frequency will be useful. > > 73, > -Tom Triebwasser > PBH Alumnus '09 > KC2TUA > > --- > > The Project Blue Horizon Increment 5 (PBH V) team has finalized a launch > window for the third and final flight of Increment 5; launch of PBH-15 is > tentatively planned for 4/21/11 -- 4/22/11. The team will be rolling out > GO/ > NO-GO communications to all parties to provide adequate time for > interested > individuals to plan accordingly for observing the launch or tracking and > following the mission progress. > > The PBH-15 mission will be the Increment 5 teams attempt at breaking the > current ARHAB distance (3,361.81 miles) and duration (49 hours, 45 > minutes) > records. It will include integration of an altitude control mechanism for > reducing air vehicle weight during flight to sustain float and 30m HF > communications via an Enhanced Morse Decoder provided by Dylan Thorner of > Enhanced Solutions. PBH-15 will be lifted with a 54,000 cubic foot > Zero-pressure envelope and is projected to float for long durations > between > 85,000-110,000. > > The current target for executing launch of PBH-15 is between 11:00PM -- > 12:00AM on Thursday (4/21)/Friday (4/22), weather and approval permitting. > > At conclusion of Thursday's Flight Readiness Review (2PM - 3PM), the team > will provide updated GO/ NO-GO information. > > During the PBH-15 mission, the Twitter feed will be updated in 30 minute > increments at: http://twitter.com/PBH5 > > -- > > For those interested in tracking the Mission Payload, the following band > plan and call signs will be used for PBH-15: > > Function > Frequency > Required > HAM Level > > Payload > Call Sign > Primary Voice / Mission Communication > 147.500MHz > Technician > > Mission Payload HF (40m) > N2XE > Secondary Voice / Mission Communication >Owego Repeater (Duplex) > 146.760MHz > Technician > > Mission Payload HF (30m) > N2XE > > > > > Mission Payload APRS > KC2ZJH > APRS > 144.390MHz > Technician > > > > 40m HF (Morse Code) > See attached > Technician > > > > 30m HF (Morse Code) > See attached > General > > > > > Users can input data received from the Mission Payload via the "User > Input" > tab at http://www.projectbluehorizon.com/. > > Points received from the PBH-15 payload over HF can also be submitted to: > pbh15.d...@gmail.com > > Thanks, > > Matthew T. Lewis > > > > ___ > 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 memb
[amsat-bb] VUCC, grids, and a new QTH
Hi All, I have an “out of the blue” question that hit me the other day since I am a freshmen in college and will likely move away from home sometime in the next 5+ years... I know the VUCC rules say you can count any grid towards VUCC that was worked from two locations no more than 120km apart. Lets say I have 500 grids worked by the time I move out (which is a LOT of time, work and $$), and I decide to move to SC. Are those 500 grids that I worked/confirmed no longer valid towards VUCC (if I wanted to get an endorsement)? 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Fw: VUCC, grids, and a new QTH
Resending in plain text -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 11:48 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] VUCC, grids, and a new QTH Hi All, I have an “out of the blue” question that hit me the other day since I am a freshmen in college and will likely move away from home sometime in the next 5+ years... I know the VUCC rules say you can count any grid towards VUCC that was worked from two locations no more than 120km apart. Lets say I have 500 grids worked by the time I move out (which is a LOT of time, work and $$), and I decide to move to SC. Are those 500 grids that I worked/confirmed no longer valid towards VUCC (if I wanted to get an endorsement)? 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: VUCC, grids, and a new QTH
Hi Patrick, Your response does confirm what I thought the answer was. I guess the only thing I am wondering now is, if I move to SC, would it be acceptable to say I have 500 grids confirmed, or should I say 0? VUCC is one aspect of it, but how about the day to day grid collecting. Since it would not be counted towards an award, I do not see an issue with that, as long as you keep track of what grids were working in OH and which ones were worked in SC. I also know it is 200km - I was confusing it with 124mi. ;-) BTW, I am not considering moving to SC (no offense to SC residents). If I had to move somewhere other than OH it would be CO. Thanks for the response! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 12:08 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: VUCC, grids, and a new QTH Hi Zack! > I have an “out of the blue” question that hit me the other day since I am > a freshmen in college and will likely move away from home sometime in > the next 5+ years... I know the VUCC rules say you can count any grid > towards VUCC that was worked from two locations no more than 120km > apart. Actually, the limit for the maximum distance between the locations you use for satellite VUCC is 200km, or approximately 124.2 miles. See section 6 in the current VUCC rules at: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Awards/VUCC%20Rules%202011_Rev%2020110215.pdf > Lets say I have 500 grids worked by the time I move out (which is a LOT > of time, work and $$), and I decide to move to SC. Are those 500 grids > that I worked/confirmed no longer valid towards VUCC (if I wanted to get > an endorsement)? If your location in South Carolina is more than 200km from all locations you are currently operating from and using toward your current satellite VUCC, then the South Carolina location could not be used toward your existing satellite VUCC. You would have to start working on a new satellite VUCC based on your new location in South Carolina. You would still maintain your existing satellite VUCC award, and could add to it if you operate from other locations that would fall within the 200km limit for that satellite VUCC. This probably isn't the answer you were looking for, Zack. Then again, you would have a new challenge to work stations from a new location further east than you are now. 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
[amsat-bb] Re: VUCC, grids, and a new QTH
I have thought about doing the reverse VUCC. I think that is the correct name. I think I will slowly work towards that, but my main enjoyment from portable operations is getting to confirm to new grids for others, along with sightseeing, using new equipment, meeting weird people, ;-) designing QSLs, etc. Anyhow, thanks for all of the replies everyone. This answers my questions. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 1:20 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: VUCC, grids, and a new QTH Zack, > Your response does confirm what I thought the answer was. I guess the > only > thing I am wondering now is, if I move to SC, would it be acceptable to > say > I have 500 grids confirmed, or should I say 0? You could say you have 500 grids from EN80, and (insert number) from (insert other location). You'll be able to say you have satellite VUCC, along with any other awards, regardless of where you were and where you are now, > VUCC is one aspect of it, > but how about the day to day grid collecting. Since it would not be > counted > towards an award, I do not see an issue with that, as long as you keep > track > of what grids were working in OH and which ones were worked in SC. QSOs made outside that 200km limit would not count for your EN80-based satellite VUCC, but could count for a new VUCC somewhere else. You would just have to keep track of which grids you worked from each location. Other awards have other limitations. K5OE mentioned some other awards in his recent post. > I also know it is 200km - I was confusing it with 124mi. ;-) I thought that was the case, but wanted to ensure we were referring to the proper limit for a satellite VUCC. > BTW, I am not considering moving to SC (no offense to SC residents). If I > had to move somewhere other than OH it would be CO. If you travel a lot to some other location, you could attempt to get awards like a satellite VUCC away from home. I am gradually doing that for northern Baja California as XE2/WD9EWK and Vancouver as VA7EWK. I know it will take more trips to both places (and, for Mexico, more contributions to the Mexican federal treasury every time I get a new XE permit) to get 100 grids confirmed. For a Phoenix-based satellite VUCC (whenever that application is ever processed), I know I can operate from portions of 6 grids including the city park on the DM33xp/DM43ap grid boundary I typically operate from and remain within the 200km limit. Other road trips are for the enjoyment of working stations and confirming QSOs with those stations, even though I can't count the QSOs toward a Phoenix-based satellite VUCC. Then again, if I accumulated confirmations for 100 grids from places like DM31, I could apply for another satellite VUCC for that location. 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
[amsat-bb] PayPal Widget
Hi All, Can anyone give me some tips on why I cannot get the AMSAT-NA PayPal widget to work on my blogspot page (see the link)? BlogSpot does accept HTML and Java script, and I have tried codes from a few different sources but it still does not work. I don’t know if it matters or not, but when I go to retrieve the code from one of the widgets, I put my name in (KD8KSN), my website (BlogSpot in this case), and the URL (http://kd8ksn.blogspot.com/), and when I hit “get HTML” it gives an error saying that the URL is invalid. I removed the website name and URL since they are optional, and I was then able to get the code. Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: PayPal Embed Code
Insert HTML They also gave you the option of Java script, but I did HTML. -Original Message- From: Clint Bradford Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 2:42 PM To: AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] PayPal Embed Code >> ... PayPal widget won;t show up ... You have the "visitor globe" there - was that an "insert html" or an "insert source code" task? Does your blog admin panel have a "insert widget" choice? Clint ___ 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] KD8KSN Active Tomorrow (4/30) for Boy Scout Demo
Hi All, I have been asked to do a few satellite demos for some Boy Scouts tomorrow afternoon on Horn’s Hill, Newark Ohio. The location sits about 400-500’ above the rest of the terrain which is great for low passes, but there are several trees to contend with. It would be great if a few people could call so the scouts could hear a typical exchange, and it would be really great if whoever calls could give their state as well. Here are the passes I plan to be on: AO2730/1817z50* AO5130/1942z15* Maybe... AO2730/1957z19* I will be operating with my usual call, or I might be operating using W8CBF. Grid will still be EN80. We will also be on HF: JOTA Scout Frequencies > > Band > > 80-meter > 3.940 MHz > > 40-meter > 7.190 MHz > > 20-meter > 14.290 MHz > > 10-meter > 28.390 MHz Sorry I can't provide more details about the event. I believe there were a few organizational issues. The passes and HF ops will be dependent on who all shows up, band conditions and weather. There are supposedly 400-500 scouts that will be coming through. If you would like a card, send me the QSO details and I will send you one - no return necessary. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: Hand Help Portable operation
Hi John, The Arrow actually come predrilled with 1/4" holes on all four sides. This should fit all standard tripods. To switch polarization using a tripod, you will need to have a tripod that not only enables you to move the antenna (or camera) forward and backward (up/down) as most tripods do, but you will also need one that pivots vertically/horizontally. Not all camera tripods do this - it will depend on what type you have. > Not going to worry about logging until I get > comfortable enough receiving. You should look into using a recorder (your phone might even have one!). Even for the experienced handheld beam user it is a challenge to log while doing a pass. Just set your phone or recorder near you, and then you can go back after the pass and log. No hassle whatsoever. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: John Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 9:52 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Hand Help Portable operation OK, I finally received the ARROW satellite antenna. I believe I have all necessary to make AO-51 contacts (any maybe SO-50) while I am camping in the Motorhome. I have a Yaesu FT-470 with Speaker Mic, the Arrow antenna and I approprated the camera tri-pod from my bride. Not going to worry about logging until I get comfortable enough receiving. I seem to remember someone mentioning they used the tripod top plate to change polarity. How was that done? Do I need to poke a hole thru my New Arrow to attach it to the tripod? Anyone out there BTDT (been there, done that)? Thanks NS1Z / EL99bf John Wilcox Silver Springs, FL ___ 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] PayPal Widget Issue Resolved
Thanks to Yanko, NX9G, for his help with the PayPal widget. He was able to get it up and working last night. Thanks for the responses! Zack KD8KSN http://kd8ksn.blogspot.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] Re: KD8KSN Active Tomorrow (4/30) for Boy Scout Demo
Clarifications: We will only be on one, MAYBE two of the JOTA frequencies at a time. There are going to be around 200 scouts, not 400-500. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 9:25 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] KD8KSN Active Tomorrow (4/30) for Boy Scout Demo Hi All, I have been asked to do a few satellite demos for some Boy Scouts tomorrow afternoon on Horn’s Hill, Newark Ohio. The location sits about 400-500’ above the rest of the terrain which is great for low passes, but there are several trees to contend with. It would be great if a few people could call so the scouts could hear a typical exchange, and it would be really great if whoever calls could give their state as well. Here are the passes I plan to be on: AO2730/1817z50* AO5130/1942z15* Maybe... AO2730/1957z19* I will be operating with my usual call, or I might be operating using W8CBF. Grid will still be EN80. We will also be on HF: JOTA Scout Frequencies > > Band > > 80-meter > 3.940 MHz > > 40-meter > 7.190 MHz > > 20-meter > 14.290 MHz > > 10-meter > 28.390 MHz Sorry I can't provide more details about the event. I believe there were a few organizational issues. The passes and HF ops will be dependent on who all shows up, band conditions and weather. There are supposedly 400-500 scouts that will be coming through. If you would like a card, send me the QSO details and I will send you one - no return necessary. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: KD8KSN Active Tomorrow (4/30) for Boy Scout Demo
Hi Everyone, Thanks for the QSOs during my portable operation today. It was probably the hardest portable operation I have done so far, as I am sure some of you heard the plane that kept buzzing around every time I would transmit... ;-) I can't exactly say what was causing that horrible "buzz" every time I would transmit, but I do know that Horns Hill (where I was operating from) has three towers with cell, amateur, police and fire repeaters on them. I could barely hear my downlink through the buzz, and the trees really complicated it as well. The first AO27 and AO51 passes were okay with a few QSOs made, but we decided to just monitor the last AO27. I heard at least one station call on the 1957z AO27 pass, but I did not feel comfortable transmitting. Everyone just enjoyed listening - especially to that pass. Everyone enjoyed hearing WD9EWK and KF7MYK on the west coast along with CO6CBF in Cuba and VE3JW in Canada. I was able to log all of the QSO from the first AO27 pass, but I do need the 1942z AO51 recording. I had to sacrifice my recorder jack for an external speaker. If someone could email that to me I would greatly appreciate it! If EN80 was new for anyone, let me know and I will send one of my regular cards - no return/sase needed. Thank you to the gracious ops today who put up with the noise! 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 9:25 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: KD8KSN Active Tomorrow (4/30) for Boy Scout Demo Hi All, I have been asked to do a few satellite demos for some Boy Scouts tomorrow afternoon on Horn’s Hill, Newark Ohio. The location sits about 400-500’ above the rest of the terrain which is great for low passes, but there are several trees to contend with. It would be great if a few people could call so the scouts could hear a typical exchange, and it would be really great if whoever calls could give their state as well. Here are the passes I plan to be on: AO2730/1817z50* AO5130/1942z15* Maybe... AO2730/1957z19* I will be operating with my usual call, or I might be operating using W8CBF. Grid will still be EN80. We will also be on HF: JOTA Scout Frequencies > > Band > > 80-meter > 3.940 MHz > > 40-meter > 7.190 MHz > > 20-meter > 14.290 MHz > > 10-meter > 28.390 MHz Sorry I can't provide more details about the event. I believe there were a few organizational issues. The passes and HF ops will be dependent on who all shows up, band conditions and weather. There are supposedly 400-500 scouts that will be coming through. If you would like a card, send me the QSO details and I will send you one - no return necessary. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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] SO67 Not Heard 0115z
I did not hear SO67 at 0115z. It was scheduled to come on at 0110z. Can anyone confirm that it was NOT on? Zack KD8KSN ___ 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 troubles
With the recent bad news about AO51, possibly for the long term, I know several are wondering about HO68's status. Does anyone have any sort of update on when/if it will be back in service? I understand it may have long term issues like AO51 may have, but it would be nice to at least know where it stands - even if there is no hope of it coming back anytime soon. I have seen this question posted many times here on the -bb, but I have never seen an answer, unless I overlooked it. 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Friday, May 06, 2011 8:31 AM To: amsat-bb Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 troubles All, We are having a difficult time trying to restore AO-51 to operation. Currently, the satellite will not retain the upload of the flight software across eclipse. The batteries are in very poor condition. We have a few more things to try, but with eclipses peaking around July at ~27 minutes, the long term situation is grim. There is a brief period around November where eclipses are as short as 16 minutes, but past that it is a long climb to 30 minutes or longer eclipses for many years. We have no expected "return to service" date. If you have 9k6 digital capability, you can listen in on our attempts at recovery on 435.150 on many passes over the US. Please support AMSAT-NA and the other AMSAT groups around the world, and help us get new satellites into orbit. Projects like Fox, FunCube, P3E, and Kiwisat need your financial support to keep our amateur satellite fleet flying. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations ___ 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, on old friend.
And SO50 - it may get a little cantankerous, but for the most part it is very easy to work. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: John Geiger Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2011 9:28 AM To: apbid...@mailaps.org ; 'Clint Bradford' ; 'AMSAT BB' Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51, on old friend. Fortunately AO27 is still there when you need it, and has been around for longer and is still doing nicely. SO67 is nice also when it is turned on over your area, so there are still FM options. 73s John AA5JG - Original Message - From: "Alan P. Biddle" To: "'Clint Bradford'" ; "'AMSAT BB'" Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2011 1:07 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51, on old friend. > Clint, > > AO-51 has been in many ways like a faithful old dog. Almost always there, > and one you can trust with the kids. Every now and then it runs off for a > few days, starts yapping and bothers the neighbors, or makes a mess on the > rug. Still, just when you start to get annoyed, it gives you a big, wet > kiss and all is forgiven. Sadly Dog Years and Satellite Years are about > the > same, and AO-51 is getting along. Others have lived longer, such as SO-50, > and of course the magical AO-7, but few have given so much pleasure to so > many with such simple equipment. Heck, even the critics have enjoyed > grousing about "Gridsats." I know I have. ;) > > When we finally lose an old dog, we mourn, but eventually we find a frisky > new furry friend whom we learn to love, and eventually regard their quirks > with affection, if not exactly delight. So it is with satellites. The > Fox > Project is getting into high gear, with a laundry list of lessons learned > going into the engineering blender. Much like laws and sausage, the > process > is messy, but out will come a new, challenging satellite. We even have a > new Fox PayPal contribution button on the AMSAT Fox page for you to > exercise. ;) So lets remember AO-51 with affection, but look forward to > the future. There is room there for LEO, MEO, HEO, and GSO. > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > > > -Original Message- > From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On > Behalf Of Clint Bradford > Sent: Friday, May 06, 2011 4:50 PM > To: AMSAT BB > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Data > >>> ... you can't ... shouldn't ... don't go out any buy anything just for > this ... > > Heavy sigh. > > It's just that this has been such a good friend ... > > Guess I picked the wrong week to stop drinking Pina Coladas. > > Long live AO-51. I have a 67 degree elevation pass coming up in 30 mins > ... > > Clint, K6LCS > ___ > 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 ___ 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] KD8KSN/M & a question
Hi All, Thanks for the QSO during my few mobile ops the past couple days – and for your patience. We had three small road trips planned for various reasons Wednesday-Friday, so it provided a great opportunity to try the mobile equipment out, find out what combinations work better than others, etc., etc., so I can perhaps get on the air a little more while mobile during vacations and such. I will be uploading all QSOs to LoTW within a day or so, and if anyone wants a card just email me the QSO details. I did have a question: One consistent issue I found while operating is that I could just barely hear a bird from AOS-TCA, but from TCA-LOS I could hear fine, even down to 10-5 degrees. I am not understanding why I can’t hear one side of the pass, but I can hear the other fine – almost full quieting with the preamp. I should also mention that I experienced this issue on AO27 and SO50, not AO51. I would thinnk it would be a polarization issue, but that still doesn’t make sense to me. My main setup consisted of: Uplink: TH-D7A (7w plugged into 12VDC), Comet CA-2x4SR mag for uplink. Downlink: FTM-350AR, ARR SP432VDG preamp on battery or 12v, Arrow duplexer (440 side hooked up which solved my desense issues so I could work full duplex), and a 19” quarter wave mag. I had posted here about a month or so ago wondering if intermod would be an issue using a preamp while mobile. I monitored about 7-8 passes over the past three days while mobile and intermod was never an issue. I did have a little bit of alternator whine on the FTM-350AR’s receive, but it was very minimal. That could be solved by running the cables directly to the battery. Since we were in the family vehicle I just used the cig lighter (I know that’s not a good idea, but it was only for a couple days). 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: KD8KSN/M & a question
Hi Jeff! >1. The fact that your downlink antenna is always vertically polarized >rather than steered to the polarization of the satellite. I know the vertical antennas have a null directly overhead, but it doesn't make sense to me why I can hear TCA-LOS fine, but AOS-TCA is hard - and that was on an 87 degree pass. >2. The position of the antenna on your vehicle could also have a huge >affect as well as the orientation of the vehicle to the satellite during >the >pass. We were driving in a straight line on the interstate at the time of the pass(s), so the vehicle was generally oriented the same direction. The FTM-350AR is full duplex, but it also has a more sensitive receiver than the TH-D7A, so I have used it for receive. I could still use it for uplink as well, but I had the ARR preamp hooked inline, and you obviously don't want to transmit 2m through it. In the short term it was just easier to use the TH-D7A for uplink. Why do you ask? 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Jeff Moore Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 8:53 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: KD8KSN/M & a question I could be wrong, but I suspect a couple of things: 1. The fact that your downlink antenna is always vertically polarized rather than steered to the polarization of the satellite. 2. The position of the antenna on your vehicle could also have a huge affect as well as the orientation of the vehicle to the satellite during the pass. Isn't the FT-350 full duplex capable? 73, Jeff Moore -- KE7ACY - Original Message - From: "Zachary Beougher" Hi All, Thanks for the QSO during my few mobile ops the past couple days – and for your patience. We had three small road trips planned for various reasons Wednesday-Friday, so it provided a great opportunity to try the mobile equipment out, find out what combinations work better than others, etc., etc., so I can perhaps get on the air a little more while mobile during vacations and such. I will be uploading all QSOs to LoTW within a day or so, and if anyone wants a card just email me the QSO details. I did have a question: One consistent issue I found while operating is that I could just barely hear a bird from AOS-TCA, but from TCA-LOS I could hear fine, even down to 10-5 degrees. I am not understanding why I can’t hear one side of the pass, but I can hear the other fine – almost full quieting with the preamp. I should also mention that I experienced this issue on AO27 and SO50, not AO51. I would thinnk it would be a polarization issue, but that still doesn’t make sense to me. My main setup consisted of: Uplink: TH-D7A (7w plugged into 12VDC), Comet CA-2x4SR mag for uplink. Downlink: FTM-350AR, ARR SP432VDG preamp on battery or 12v, Arrow duplexer (440 side hooked up which solved my desense issues so I could work full duplex), and a 19” quarter wave mag. I had posted here about a month or so ago wondering if intermod would be an issue using a preamp while mobile. I monitored about 7-8 passes over the past three days while mobile and intermod was never an issue. I did have a little bit of alternator whine on the FTM-350AR’s receive, but it was very minimal. That could be solved by running the cables directly to the battery. Since we were in the family vehicle I just used the cig lighter (I know that’s not a good idea, but it was only for a couple days). 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: APRS beaconing on the ISS no luck....
Hi Alexander, Sorry I just missed you on AO51 - we will have to try again next time. Someone was covering you up pretty bad. I have tried sending packets through the ISS with a stock rubber duck using my TH-D7A, and it is just about impossible. I have found that you either need a mobile rig with a higher power output, or you need a higher gain antenna (Arrow, Elk). Even with the Arrow I still have to try a few times to successfully send one through. I am not sure how similar the TH-D72A is to the TH-D7A, but on the D7 a "My Packet" appears and blinks once you have been digipeated. If you do not see this, you have probably not been digipeated. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Alexander Sack Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 10:21 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] APRS beaconing on the ISS no luck Hello AMSAT-BB: I have TH-D72A HT connected to a ANLI AL-800 34" telescoping whip. This morning there was an almost 90 degree pass over my grid square (FN20rk). I get loads of packets but for the life of me I can't beacon myself! :-( I have my Decay Algorithm off, I have beaconing every 30 seconds (I even manually beacon by pressing F+[Beacon] as per the Kenwood manual). I have my beaconing in APRS format. Is this just not gonna happen on a HT? I have tried 4 times with no luck (all high elevation passes). Again I see every packet that flies by (comparing my HT list with that on ariss.net). Very frustrating. Help! -aps (KC2ZSX) ___ 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] Digi @ Dayton?
Hi All, Does anyone know if anyone sets up a digipeater at Dayton, or do we rely on the local digi’s? 73, Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: Digi @ Dayton?
Just a regular position packet. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:56 AM To: Zachary Beougher Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Digi @ Dayton? What do you want to digi? There are several APRS stations on 144.390 but I'm not aware of any general packet stations. On 16-May-11 13:42, Zachary Beougher wrote: > Hi All, > > Does anyone know if anyone sets up a digipeater at Dayton, or do we rely > on the local digi’s? > > 73, > > Zack > KD8KSN > ___ > 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 -- Nigel A. Gunn, 1865 El Camino Drive, Xenia, OH 45385-1115, USA. tel +1 937 825 5032 Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF (was KC8NHF 9H3GN), e-mail ni...@ngunn.net www http://www.ngunn.net Member of ARRL, GQRP #11396, QRPARCI #11644, SOC #548, Flying Pigs QRP Club International #385, Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691, AMSAT-UK 0182, MKARS, ALC, GCARES, XWARN, EAA382. ___ 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: Digi @ Dayton?
Sorry - an APRS position packet. Forgot that part of the equation... :-/ Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 10:00 AM To: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Digi @ Dayton? Just a regular position packet. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:56 AM To: Zachary Beougher Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Digi @ Dayton? What do you want to digi? There are several APRS stations on 144.390 but I'm not aware of any general packet stations. On 16-May-11 13:42, Zachary Beougher wrote: > Hi All, > > Does anyone know if anyone sets up a digipeater at Dayton, or do we rely > on the local digi’s? > > 73, > > Zack > KD8KSN > ___ > 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 -- Nigel A. Gunn, 1865 El Camino Drive, Xenia, OH 45385-1115, USA. tel +1 937 825 5032 Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF (was KC8NHF 9H3GN), e-mail ni...@ngunn.net www http://www.ngunn.net Member of ARRL, GQRP #11396, QRPARCI #11644, SOC #548, Flying Pigs QRP Club International #385, Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691, AMSAT-UK 0182, MKARS, ALC, GCARES, XWARN, EAA382. ___ 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: Digi @ Dayton?
Hi Bob, What you say does make sense - I didn't think about the digi congesting the network since everyone would be within simplex range. My main concern is that I can get digipeated using the stock duck on the TH-D7A that I will be using for backpack APRS. If I can't reach any digipeaters in the area, I need to go to plan B for an antenna. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Bob Bruninga Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 10:24 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Digi @ Dayton? > [does] anyone set up a digipeater at Dayton, > or do we rely on the local digi’s? Proper operation of an event like Dayton would suggest that putting up a digipeater would be the worst thing to do. With over 300+ mobiles and portables beaconing away all in simplex range of each other, a digipeater would do nothing but drastically reduce the reliability of the channel by half or more. The proper way to handle a ham radio event with a massive influx of APRS operations is to: 1) Have no digi at the focal point (Hamvention) 2) Have all digis going out 30 miles in all directions be ONE-HOP DIGIS ONLY. That is, they only respond to WIDE1-1 or WIDE2-2 and nothing else. They digipeat once and do callsign substitution so the packet goes no further 3) Strategic IGates are placed right at Hamvention so they hear everything in simplex range 4) Additional IGates are configured so that every surrounding digi going out 30 miles has an IGate to hear the one-hop packets. 5) Doing all the above, then the hundreds of APRS mobiles and portables do not have to change anything. They just drive into town with their normal WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 settings. Bob, WB4APR ___ 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: Digi @ Dayton?
Hi Bob, >But why do you need to reach a digi? You will be >within wet-noodle range of every APRS person at >Dayton and they can hear/see you even if you are >on low power. There will hopefully be an IGate >at the Hamvention to pick up everyone. I was originally wanting to get digipeated because I wanted to reach an i-gate so that I could follow my track on the internet once I get back home, and I didn't give it enough thought that a digipeater is not what I need - it is the i-gate. A more accurate question would be, will there be an i-gate at Dayton?, which it sounds like there will be. Other than that, I do want the other APRS users to see me, but simplex will take card of that. Thanks for your help! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Bob Bruninga Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 4:53 PM To: 'Zachary Beougher' ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: Digi @ Dayton? > What you say does make sense - I didn't think about > the digi congesting the network since everyone would > be within simplex range. My main concern is > that I can get digipeated using the stock duck on the > TH-D7A that I will be using for backpack APRS. If I > can't reach any digipeaters in the area, I need to go > to plan B for an antenna. But why do you need to reach a digi? You will be within wet-noodle range of every APRS person at Dayton and they can hear/see you even if you are on low power. There will hopefully be an IGate at the Hamvention to pick up everyone. Even if you run 50 watts, you aren’t going to get into a Dayton digi because any digiepater that can hear the area will be 100% jammed on the input. Limiting everyone to simplex or 1 hop only is the same technique used in the Losangeles basin. Everyone that is there is there, and the channel is full, so no reason to bring any more packets in or out. See http://www.aprs.org/fixingLA.html Ore more generically, everything there is to know about digipeating, and MINIMIZING channel load. www.aprs.org/fix14439.html Good luck Bob, WB4APR -Original Message- From: Bob Bruninga Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 10:24 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Digi @ Dayton? > [does] anyone set up a digipeater at Dayton, > or do we rely on the local digi’s? Proper operation of an event like Dayton would suggest that putting up a digipeater would be the worst thing to do. With over 300+ mobiles and portables beaconing away all in simplex range of each other, a digipeater would do nothing but drastically reduce the reliability of the channel by half or more. The proper way to handle a ham radio event with a massive influx of APRS operations is to: 1) Have no digi at the focal point (Hamvention) 2) Have all digis going out 30 miles in all directions be ONE-HOP DIGIS ONLY. That is, they only respond to WIDE1-1 or WIDE2-2 and nothing else. They digipeat once and do callsign substitution so the packet goes no further 3) Strategic IGates are placed right at Hamvention so they hear everything in simplex range 4) Additional IGates are configured so that every surrounding digi going out 30 miles has an IGate to hear the one-hop packets. 5) Doing all the above, then the hundreds of APRS mobiles and portables do not have to change anything. They just drive into town with their normal WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 settings. Bob, WB4APR ___ 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: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler
Alexandar, I am not sure how you have it programmed into the radio so far, but I would program 5 memory frequencies into your HT: (AO27) 436.805 (AOS) 436.800 436.795 (TCA - Time Of Closest Approach) 436.790 436.785 (LOS) Since AO27 switches off way before LOS, you will probably never need the last frequency - 436.785 - but these would be the common frequency steps for a typical bird like AO51, SO50, etc. Don't be afraid to make adjustments either. I find that to hear the 30 sec. of TLM right before AO27 switches to VOX I have to be at 436.810. This is probably more a feature of the radio itself. If you are having trouble hear at AOS or LOS, try adjusting your downlink by 5kHz. You can also add alpha-numeric tags to your frequencies to keep them in order: AO27-1 AO27-2 AO27-TCA AO27-4 AO27-5 There are many different variations you can choose from. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Alexander Sack Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 4:23 PM To: Clint Bradford Cc: Clint Bradford ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 3:50 PM, Clint Bradford wrote: >>> ... go to AMSAT's sat status page ... > > Personally, I prefer to get folks in the habit of checking the actual > control team pages for the various FM birds. That leaves any "middlemen" > and third=party Web site editing delays out of the equation. > > I mean, what better info is there than that published by those who > actually control the satellites? I too am a beginner and wondered about how to calculate doppler and/or determine a rough estimation based on pass information (elevation/az, etc.). I tend to start about 10 kHz up on any given pass which seems to be a reasonable approximation for most of the birds so far (I started this way because I followed the AO-27 FAQ). My biggest challenge is finding the signal while adjusting for doppler. Once I get it though, I'm good for the rest of the pass! :-) -aps ___ 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: Satellites Over US West Coast
What satellite(s) have you been monitoring, and what type of setup do you have? Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Paul Delaney - K6HR Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 4:52 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellites Over US West Coast Hello, I have been listening during satellite passes for weeks now, and hear nothing. I am in DM03. Has anyone in the Southern California area heard or worked a satellite in the past two or three weeks? Paul Delaney - K6HR paul.hamra...@verizon.net http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080 ___ 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: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler
Actually, I just use the VFO on my D7A as well. ;-) As far as stepping on someone, it is going to happen on a single channel satellite, just make sure it is not deliberate. Listen, if no one is calling or in the middle of a QSO, jump in! Don't be afraid to throw your call out. Another thing that you should definitely consider - full duplex. In case you don't know what this is, full duplex is simultaneously listening to the downlink WHILE transmitting. This prevents a lot of useless QRM. When you call, you can not only tell if you are stepping on someone, but you can hear how good/bad your uplink signal is, and you can be sure that you are getting through and not just getting stepped on. You are even ahead of the game - the TH-D72A has this feature! All you need to do is learn how to use it. You may, however, want to try a few more passes before diving into full duplex. Full duplex will not do you any good if you have trouble hearing or tracking the birds. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Alexander Sack Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 5:45 PM To: Zachary Beougher Cc: Clint Bradford ; Clint Bradford ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 5:25 PM, Zachary Beougher wrote: > Alexandar, > > I am not sure how you have it programmed into the radio so far, but I > would > program 5 memory frequencies into your HT: > > (AO27) > > 436.805 (AOS) > 436.800 > 436.795 (TCA - Time Of Closest Approach) > 436.790 > 436.785 (LOS) > > Since AO27 switches off way before LOS, you will probably never need the > last frequency - 436.785 - but these would be the common frequency steps > for > a typical bird like AO51, SO50, etc. Don't be afraid to make adjustments > either. I find that to hear the 30 sec. of TLM right before AO27 switches > to VOX I have to be at 436.810. This is probably more a feature of the > radio itself. If you are having trouble hear at AOS or LOS, try adjusting > your downlink by 5kHz. > > You can also add alpha-numeric tags to your frequencies to keep them in > order: > > AO27-1 > AO27-2 > AO27-TCA > AO27-4 > AO27-5 > > There are many different variations you can choose from. > Let me tell you what I have been doing: I have programmed my TH-D72A with the TCA as a base. I switch to it then move it to my VFO (F+VFO). When the bird is going to approach, I instantly go up 10Khz and work from there. Its actually ridiculously easy to just switch down via the tuning knob (so programming above doesn't really buy you much). Typically depending on the bird's doppler, I wound up finding the signal a bit lower than 10khz up (its not like my AL-800 instantly picks up the signal at 5 degree elevation) but when it does, I'm good for the remainder of the pass. The AO-51 FAQ page spells it out very nicely. Knowing the polar chart in your head for the pass is very helpful. It allows you to gracefully move with the signal as the satellite passes over you. My biggest issue right now is knowing when to call out. The flurry of folks calling CQ on each pass where I live (FN20) makes it very hard to either a) not step on anyone and b) even find a window to get in. I will keep trying though (maybe when the weather gets a bit better on the East Coast). 73 -aps ___ 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] AO51 Tracking Gadget
Hi All, Can anyone tell me how/where I can get the code for the AO51, AO27, ISS, SO50, etc., Google tracking gadgets powered by N2YO? See AO27’s gadget here: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/satInfo.php?satID=7&retURL=/satellites/status.php (halfway down) I see these things on a couple different sites, so there must be an easier way to get it on my page without creating an entire new gadget. BTW, for those of you that will be commuting to Dayton, you can board the ark in Cincinnati. ;-) It does look like the rain is going to hold off for most of the weekend: Friday, 20th: Partly Sunny, 74F Saturday, 21st: Partly Sunny, 76F Sunday, 22nd: Mostly Sunny w/ a 30% chance of storms. 80F 73, Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: AO51 Tracking Gadget
I read through their terms of use and I can't find anything that says I can't do that. If I was going to alter it in some fashion I would guess that I probably shouldn't be doing this, but if I am just using it for its intended purpose I don't see an issue with it. Thanks for the responses! 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Jeff Moore Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 7:12 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO51 Tracking Gadget You go to the Amsat page you referenced, do a View Page Source from your browser. Copy the link for the gadget and change the satid line to the correct Norad ID for the satellite you want the gadget to track. Embed the new edited link in your web page and you're good to go! You should probably also go to Google and the N2YO web-sites and make sure you have permission to use their gadget. Don't want to violate any copyrights! Jeff Moore -- KE7ACY CN94 - Original Message - From: "Zachary Beougher" Hi All, Can anyone tell me how/where I can get the code for the AO51, AO27, ISS, SO50, etc., Google tracking gadgets powered by N2YO? See AO27’s gadget here: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/satInfo.php?satID=7&retURL=/satellites/status.php (halfway down) I see these things on a couple different sites, so there must be an easier way to get it on my page without creating an entire new gadget. BTW, for those of you that will be commuting to Dayton, you can board the ark in Cincinnati. ;-) It does look like the rain is going to hold off for most of the weekend: Friday, 20th: Partly Sunny, 74F Saturday, 21st: Partly Sunny, 76F Sunday, 22nd: Mostly Sunny w/ a 30% chance of storms. 80F 73, Zack KD8KSN ___ 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 Tracking Widget
I am not doing anything with it right now anyway. I can't get it to work on the blog. The layers are all messed up and I don't really have time to mess with it. I wouldn't say I am "editing it to my whim," but after some thought I do agree an email to him wouldn't hurt - if I even decide I want to put it on my blog. 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Clint Bradford Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 3:19 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Tracking Widget >> ... do a View Page Source from your browser. Copy the link for the >> gadget and change the satid line ... That is called "stealing" another's work. SEND N2YO AN EMAIL - and ask him for what you would like. What is wrong with doing that? I had sent him a small donation earlier this year. And he created a CUSTOM WIDGET for me - just listing my favorite five satellites. He is approachable. He answers polite email messages. He is a ham. He SHOULD be considered a valuable resource/reference person for us ... and NOT someone whose code should be snagged and edited to our whims. UNLESS, of course, he plainly states that his works are free to the world, for us to edit however we want with them. But last time I looked, that was not the case. Clint Bradford 909-241-7666 ___ 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: Dayton
I was able to meet up with Col. Wheelock as well - that was so cool! We stood in a 20 MINUTE - not hour - line, and I was able to get his signature on the boom of my Arrow antenna - the same antenna I worked him on last July. I have a few pics of it on my blog: http://kd8ksn.blogspot.com/ I am contemplating what I want to do with the boom right now. I certainly don't want that to fade! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: K8TB Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 6:51 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [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 ___ 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 Status
Should be .92 until further notice. Zack -Original Message- From: Clint Bradford Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 12:55 PM To: AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Status >> ... we'll try using 145.920 as the uplink this weekend ... What frequencies is the control team attempting to load for this week? Clint Bradford, K6LCS ___ 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 Status
Forgot to CC the BB... Zack -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 5:30 PM To: Andrew Glasbrenner Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Status Hi Drew & group, John posted a recording on his website that recorded the repeater ID, but the audio is very faint. Here is the recording (repeater IDs @ 3:20): http://www.papays.com/sat/AO-51_18May2011_224233z.mp3 or go here: http://www.papays.com/sat/general.html I listened to it over and over and it sounds like a KE4PPT/PPJ, but I checked and neither of those is correct. Maybe someone else would have a different idea. 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 3:02 PM To: Ng,Peter ; AMSAT BB ; 'Clint Bradford' Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Status >AO-51 Control Team members, you are amazing! Thank you! > >73's Peter VE7NGP Thanks guys. It's truly great to have a team like we have in the AO-51 command team. Let me relate a few things about AO-51 and where we are headed. Cell 3 has reversed, or shorted. Without the ability to record WOD through eclipse, we can't tell for sure. Personally I think it has reversed, but regardless, the computer that runs AO-51 crashes every eclipse now. We are reloading the small housekeeping program stored on the satellite from ROM each pass, then turning the repeater on, setting the modulation level and turning the power down. We are working on automating this process, and when that is done, we'll expand the geographical areas. It's going to take time, and there is the distinct possibility that further deterioration may occur before we can get everything in place, and what little ops we have left will cease. Right now the repeater is only being enabled on afternoon passes over the US, as a command station is available. However, we are letting it stay on past our LOS, so stations in Asia may hear it active still on the descending morning passes there. Over the weekend, I was not able to attend the Dayton hamfest :-( . I wanted to make sure the satellite was available for the AMSAT demonstrations there by Keith, Roger, and Mark, but I was also not going to be home! Most of the passes were enabled via a combination of remoting in to my home station via an Iphone and Logmein Ignition, and listening off the air while parked in various rural North Florida locations. This was a challenge, especially outside of wifi and 3G service! Further complicating the issue is the repeater in the Louisville KY area operating on the 145.88 uplink. This necessitated the change on the fly to 145.920 up, as the repeater was drowning out the demo guys at Dayton. Fortunately we have some excellent help in tracking this down, so Mark, Kevin, and I can concentrate on keeping the repeater running. If you know who is responsible for this repeater, please let us know. We've not gotten a solid ID from it, but it has a digital voice ID, a morse S courtesy tone, and a PL of 91.5. It may be a link, but is likely a repeater output. Just a quick update to let everyone know where we stand. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations PS Thanks for all the donations for Fox and Arissat over the last week! If you haven't yet donated, drop by www.amsat.org, or call Martha at 1 888 322 6728 today and help us get Fox in space. ___ 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: Widest split of the year award
I thought you said you were downlinking from NC and transmitting from Tampa?? Zack -Original Message- From: Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 6:08 PM To: Zachary Beougher Cc: Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Widest split of the year award I was actually at my office in North Tampa, with a magmount antenna out the second floor window. The ground plane is a side panel from a junk pc, hooked over the window frame lip! 73, Drew KO4MA Sent from my iPhone On May 26, 2011, at 5:35 PM, "Zachary Beougher" wrote: > Drew, KO4MA, gets the “widest split of the year award” for his operation > on AO51 this evening – uplink from his home station in FL via remote, and > downlink from N8MH’s QTH in NC. I wonder if anyone else could mount their > receive and transmit setups 547.17 miles apart? Or to put it in terms > that you are more likely to deal with when assembling your station, > 34,668,746.87 inches apart. > > 73! > > Zack > KD8SKN > ___ > 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: Widest split of the year award
I see - at least I had part of it right. Anyway, it was a neat concept. That length may have to be adjusted by a few inches. ;-) 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 6:18 PM To: Zachary Beougher Cc: Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Widest split of the year award I did, but my home station wasn't part of it this time. Up from the office and down from Mark's via Skype. Sent from my iPhone On May 26, 2011, at 6:11 PM, "Zachary Beougher" wrote: > I thought you said you were downlinking from NC and transmitting from > Tampa?? > > Zack > > -Original Message- From: Andrew Glasbrenner > Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 6:08 PM > To: Zachary Beougher > Cc: > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Widest split of the year award > > I was actually at my office in North Tampa, with a magmount antenna out > the second floor window. The ground plane is a side panel from a junk pc, > hooked over the window frame lip! > > 73, Drew KO4MA > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 26, 2011, at 5:35 PM, "Zachary Beougher" > wrote: > >> Drew, KO4MA, gets the “widest split of the year award” for his operation >> on AO51 this evening – uplink from his home station in FL via remote, and >> downlink from N8MH’s QTH in NC. I wonder if anyone else could mount >> their receive and transmit setups 547.17 miles apart? Or to put it in >> terms that you are more likely to deal with when assembling your station, >> 34,668,746.87 inches apart. >> >> 73! >> >> Zack >> KD8SKN >> ___ >> 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: Fwd: [funcube] Order your FUNcube Dongle Pro-Tuesday 31 May at 21:00UTC.
Win7 makes a real nice accessory to add to your desktop called "sticky notes." I have them stuck all over my desktop. They remind me who I worked on what passes, when to unplug my batteries, how much $ I owe my sister, and the list goes on. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Dee Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 2:08 PM To: 'Joseph Armbruster' ; 'Glenn AA5PK' Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fwd: [funcube] Order your FUNcube Dongle Pro-Tuesday 31 May at 21:00UTC. Guys, That is why I use the old fashioned note on my computer to remind me...As I get older, more reminders are required.. 73, Dee, NB2F - Mine is on the way... -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Joseph Armbruster Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 1:56 PM To: Glenn AA5PK Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fwd: [funcube] Order your FUNcube Dongle Pro-Tuesday 31 May at 21:00UTC. Yarrgh! That's what I get for rushing through the page at work to hit the buy now button. Glenn +1, Joe 0 I will try again on the 31st :-) Cheers, Joseph Armbruster On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 12:00 PM, Glenn AA5PK wrote: > Back to the future? The sale begins 31 May. > > - Original Message - > From: "Joseph Armbruster" > To: "Mark L. Hammond" > Cc: > Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 10:04 AM > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fwd: [funcube] Order your FUNcube Dongle > Pro-Tuesday 31 May at 21:00UTC. > > > > Sorry Mark! > > > > I tried and they were sold out, again. > > > > Joseph Armbruster > > > > On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 9:45 AM, Mark L. Hammond > > >wrote: > > > >> Miss out on the last batch of Funcube Dongles? Here is the next > >> change > to > >> get one! > >> > >> 73, > >> > >> Mark N8MH > >> > >> > >> Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 11:57:09 - > >> >Subject: [funcube] Order your FUNcube Dongle Pro-Tuesday 31 May at > >> 21:00UTC. > >> >Reply-To: func...@yahoogroups.co.uk > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> >Order your FUNcube Dongle Pro < > http://www.funcubedongle.com/?page_id=286> > >> http://www.funcubedongle.com/?page_id=286 > >> >Folks, > >> > > >> >The next sale is confirmed to be on Tuesday 31 May at 21:00UTC. > >> > > >> >Please take time to check that your delivery address is correct in > Paypal! > >> > > >> >Please also check your delivery zone! > >> > > >> >Please note that Fedex will not ship to PO Boxes! > >> > > >> ___ > >> 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 > ___ 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
Current uplink is 145.880. It was switched to .92 because of the repeater interference, which has hopefully been resolved. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: wa4...@comcast.net Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 8:15 PM To: Dale Hershberger Cc: AMSAT Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO 51 I hope they stop changing the Freq. on A0 51 I cant keep up with it,just when I get it in memory and have satpc setup, boom its changed again enough already OK . So is 145.92 the new uplink for the next day or next pass? I vote to leave it at 145.920 WA4HFN Damon em55 - Original Message - From: "Dale Hershberger" To: "amsat-bbs" Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 4:38:18 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 51 AO-51 heard at 2040 utc. Uplink 145.880 Downlink 435.150. No one else on the bird. Just heard my own downlink. I heard downlink but was on 145.920 for uplink. When switched frequencies I could hear my down link signal. Dale/ KL7XJ BP40kl ___ 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] SatPC32 & Yaesu FT-857 question
Hi All, Can anyone tell me if when operating odd-split (rx on 440, then when you press the PTT is switches to 2m. Aka half-duplex) using the 857 if it is possible to control not only the downlink, but also the uplink when you press the PTT? 73, Zack KD8KSN ___ 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 & Yaesu FT-857 question
That is what I am gathering, so it sounds like I am going to need to look for an uplink radio as well. This equipment is not for me - I am heading sat operations for Field Day, so I am trying to get us on the linear birds for the event. Thanks for the responses! 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Ron Settle Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 2:42 PM To: 'Zachary Beougher' ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 & Yaesu FT-857 question Zack, As far as I have observed in operating the FT857's I have, CAT does not update anything when in transmit mode. My downlink radio updates at the programmed frequency delta but my uplink radio only updates when you let go of the PTT. 73, Ron KK7Z -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Zachary Beougher Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 8:48 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 & Yaesu FT-857 question Hi All, Can anyone tell me if when operating odd-split (rx on 440, then when you press the PTT is switches to 2m. Aka half-duplex) using the 857 if it is possible to control not only the downlink, but also the uplink when you press the PTT? 73, Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: Thrust bearing maintenance
Hi Steve, I don't have any experience with rotors, but a car repair shop is going to charge you an arm and a leg for something you can probably do yourself. Go to AutoZone and pickup a can of heavy engine degreaser (the red can w/ orange lid is the good stuff). You can also pickup a can of wheel bearing grease (should say that on the can), and use that to repack the bearing. If you don't see the grease just ask one of the employees and show them what you are using it on. You can also get this stuff at any store that carries auto supplies. Hope that helps... 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Stephen E. Belter Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 8:19 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Thrust bearing maintenance I have an Yaesu GS-050 thrust bearing that has been installed for about 15 years. The thrust bearing turns, but requires a lot of force. I disassembled the thrust bearing to find that the grease is very sticky (think candy apple sticky), and not lubricative (if that is a word). Should I take it to an auto repair shop and ask them to degrease and then lubricate similar to repacking a wheel bearing? What kind of grease should be used? Thanks and 73, Steve N9IP -- Steve Belter ___ 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: KC0YBM Satellite VUCC #215
Great job Chris! You have given me several new grids as well (8-10 guestimate). 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: John Papay Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 7:08 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] KC0YBM Satellite VUCC #215 Congratulations to Chris, KC0YBM, for achieving his Satellite VUCC Award #215! I had my first contact with Chris back in April 2009. Since that time he has given me 6 more new grids and operated from many others. Chris didn't have a portable setup to take on the road so he purchased an inverter so he could run his 120vac radio in the car! This is a great example of ham ingenuity; find a way to get it done, no matter what roadblocks appear in front of you. Again, congratulations Chris. I hope to work you in many more new grids in the future! 73, John K8YSE John Papay j...@papays.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: VUCC # 207
Congrats Jim!! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: KE4KOL Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 9:47 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] VUCC # 207 Just got mine in the mail today. I want to thank each and every one of you that made this possible. I couldn't of done it without you. I especially like to thank the one that made the dxepedition to many grids during their vacation or during work or just for fun. Whether is was a vacation, work or fun, I know you gave up much desired rest and relaxation so I and many other could make those rare contacts. I do really appreciate that. Thanks, Jim Ke4kol ___ 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: kc0zhf WAS Satellite #324
Congrats Rodney!! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Rodney Waln Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 3:32 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] kc0zhf WAS Satellite #324 i would like to thank all of the stations that i have worked and the qsl responses that i have got. rovers and expeditions and HI and AK stations ROCK those that are waiting for a qsl from me i am trying to get caught up they will be out soon, Rodney kc0zhf WY amsat coordinator ___ 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] Off Topic APRS Question
Sorry for the off topic question, but I need some APRS help... If you go to http://aprs.fi/?call=a%2FKD8KSN-9 and view my path over the past three+ hours, you will see I made a trip down to Frazysburg and back home. I went down, came back, shut the beacon off, and it was about 10:40a this morning. I just got on APRSIS (KD8KSN-12), and I had a message that was sent to my mobile (-9 the one I am having issues with) this morning *along with the response from the other station* waiting in my inbox. I went out to APRS.fi, and it has me plotted down in Frazysburg at 1620z, going 34mph. The beacon is shut off at the radio (it is just monitoring a repeater), and it is sitting about 50ft from me right now – definitely not in Frazysburg. I have had this issue over the past few days when I go into Columbus – I go in, come back, and about 2 hours later is suddenly plots me somewhere along the path I took 3 hours before. One last thing regarding the message I received. Go to http://aprs.fi/?c=message&call=KD8KSN-9 The “gm!” that was sent at 1248z this morning, along with the auto response from W8KRF-1 were the original messages. The duplicate message that was sent at 1620z was sent while I was no where near the radio. This was along when it plotted me out in Frazysburg. Does anyone have ANY idea what this thing is doing? I am running the FTM-350AR w/ smartbeaconing. I have had absolutely NO issues up until this point. Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: Off Topic APRS Question
Resending with corrected verbiage and typos From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 12:49 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Off Topic APRS Question Sorry for the off topic question, but I need some APRS help... If you go to http://aprs.fi/?call=a%2FKD8KSN-9 and view my path over the past three+ hours, you will see I made a trip down to Frazysburg and back home. I went down, came back, shut the beacon off, and it was about 10:40a this morning. I just got on APRSIS (KD8KSN-12), and I had a message that I sent from my mobile (KD8KSN-9 - the one I am having issues with) this morning *along with the response from the other station* waiting in my inbox. I went out to APRS.fi, and it has me plotted down in Frazysburg at 1620z, going 34mph. The beacon is shut off at the radio (it is just monitoring a repeater), and it is sitting about 50ft from me right now – definitely not in Frazysburg. I know that aprs.fi plots you at your last location, but according I checked it this morning and it had me back home, now it has me randomly in Frazysburg. It is almost like a packet is being saved at a specific location and then being transmitted at a random moment. I have had this issue over the past few days when I go into Columbus – I go in, come back, and about 2 hours later is suddenly plots me somewhere along the path I took 3 hours before, along with about 2-3 other stops along the way. One last thing regarding the message I received. Go to http://aprs.fi/?c=message&call=KD8KSN-9 The “gm!” that was sent at 1248z this morning, along with the auto response from W8KRF-1 were the original messages. The duplicate message that was sent at 1620z was sent while I was no where near the radio. This was sent at the same time that aprs.fi plotted me back in Frazysburg. Does anyone have ANY idea what this thing is doing? I am running the FTM-350AR w/ smartbeaconing. I have had absolutely NO issues up until this point. If you need clarification please email me. I will be going out in a few so the path on aprs.fi with probably be erased. Zack KD8KSN ___ 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] A thought and some brags... (was Re: Re: FD Mess)
>Do we really need to write more and/or change the rules. We just need to >obey the rules we learned a long time ago. Really, aren't the rules that >govern Amateur Radio Etiquette similar to the same rules that we learned in >Kindergarten? This is what I am beginning to wonder. I think I have about 20 emails now with this subject. To be quite honest, I think everyone makes too big a deal out of "satellite field day." I made one (1) satellite QSO during the entire event to get the 100 points for our club - the QSO was not rushed, I had plenty of room, and I was only running 5w as usual. IMO, the issue at hand is that everyone plans on making 100+ QSOs on FD via satellites. That is 199 points. 100 for the first, then 1 per QSO. You may as well spend your time on HF which is not so crowded, or better yet, do CW and/or digital and you get 2 points/QSO. Why get so worked up over an extra few points? Get the first 100 and be done. Secondly, you can't go into FD expecting everyone to 1) obey rules, 2) give you the right-of-way, and 3) expect to make more than one sat QSO. You need to worry more about strategizing. I was on the afternoon passes on Saturday, but I did not go into it expecting any QSOs. It was insane, but I expected it to be. Use a strategy and look for the quieter passes. We obviously didn't get anything on Saturday, so we did an overnight SO50 pass. There were very few on, and we could have very easily made a QSO, but I was having some receive issues. We tried again on AO51 Sunday morning, and we got our QSO without issue. Look for the overnight, early morning, AND LOW PASSES. If you live on the east coast, hit the eastern passes; if you live in the west, hit the western passes; if you live in central US, improve you receive setup so you can work AOS and LOS, which are generally quiet. Use some strategy and drop the expectations. Just my 2 cents... Hopefully everyone had an enjoyable FD in spite of the busy passes. I enjoyed seeing some familiar calls get logged. I watched Jeff, KB2M, get logged, and I also got to work Chris, N1BSA. I am sure I worked more of you, but everyone was using unfamiliar club calls. Our club was running 4A with an additional 6m station (which made 114 QSOs by itself compared to 35 last year!), and we ended up with a little over 1600 QSOs. The call was W8CBF if any of you have good memories The Ohio section manager Frank, KI8GW, also stopped by the club and enjoyed dinner with us. This was his second year in a row stopping by. The club is comprised of about 3-4 elmers and about 20+ kids ranging from 5-25. Some have more experience than others. Frank really enjoys seeing the youth get more active, and we enjoy being able to host him! Does anyone else have any cool brags and/or something noteworthy (or not noteworthy) that occurred on FD? I personally don't see any need to continue the subject about the poor operating practice. What is done is done, just plan for next year. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: KM9U Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 6:30 PM To: Tim Cunningham ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FD Mess Do we really need to write more and/or change the rules. We just need to obey the rules we learned a long time ago. Really, aren't the rules that govern Amateur Radio Etiquette similar to the same rules that we learned in Kindergarten? "These are the things I learned: Share everything. Play fair. Don't hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don't take things that aren't yours. Say you're sorry when you hurt somebody. Wash your hands before you eat. Flush. Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you. Live a balanced life - learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some. Take a nap every afternoon. When you go out in the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands and stick together. Be aware of wonder. Remember the little seed in the Styrofoam cup: the roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really knows how or why, but we are all like that. Goldfish and hamsters and white mice and even the little seed in the Styrofoam cup - they all die. So do we. And then remember the Dick-and-Jane books and the first word you learned - the biggest word of all - LOOK." Everything you need to know about Ham Radio and life in general is in there somewhere. The Golden Rule and love and basic sanitation. Ecology and politics and equality and sane living. [Source: "ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN" by Robert Fulghum] ;-)) And here's to wishing you a Happy Field Day 2012! Chuck, KM9U - Original Message - From: "Tim Cunningham" To: Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 17:49 Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FD Mess Read the AMSAT rules. The title of the AMSAT rules IS clear when you read the title as "2011 AMSAT Field
[amsat-bb] LoTW?
Anyone else having issues getting into LoTW? Zack KD8KSN ___ 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: LoTW?
Exactly what I found... oh well. Zack -Original Message- From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 4:16 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LoTW? Zack, > Anyone else having issues getting into LoTW? Now that you mentioned it, yes - I'm not able to bring up that site. The ARRL web site comes up as normal, but no response from the p1k.arrl.org server used for the LOTW system. 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
