[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 zda...@gmail.com 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 zack.kd8...@hotmail.com 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 zda...@gmail.com 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] 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: 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] 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: 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, wa4...@comcast.net 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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: 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, 73To 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[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 == 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
[amsat-bb] APRS Digi Question
Hi All, I know this is generally a satellite specific list, but since a lot of you are APRS users, I am going to see if anyone can answer this question. I will try to keep it simple. Please email me if I don’t make sense. I recently put up a digi on my property (KD8KSN-1). I am using a Kenwood TM-271 (25w – lowest power setting), Diamond F22A 6.7db ground plane on a 1112ft hill, and a Kantronics Packet Communicator 3 Plus TNC. From what I can tell, everything seems to be working fine from the RF side. Here is the issue: On aprs.fi, when KD8KSN-1 is digipeated by station (eg) xx1xx, xx1xx shows up in KD8KSN-1’s “info bubble” as one of the stations who digi’d the most recent packet. (You can also view it by going into raw packets (http://aprs.fi/?c=rawcall=KD8KSN-1) and looking at what stations digi’d KD8KSN-1. Just in case you don’t know what this “info bubble” is I am referring to, follow this link http://aprs.fi/?call=a%2FKD8KSN-1 I am referring to the box in the middle of the screen with my digipeater’s status text, power/gain/HAAT/range.) Now, when I watch the TNC and the receive light comes on, then the transmit light comes on (which would indicate it is didgipeating a station), I monitor with the D7, and as soon as the TNC transmits, I receive a packet on the D7 with (eg) KB8TZE-9. I then immediately get on the computer, lookup KB8TZE-9 on aprs.fi, and according to his raw packets 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. The *only* time I have seen KD8KSN-1 in the chain of digis that digipeated a station is when it has digipeated me (KD8KSN-7/-9). Me and my other APRS friend speculated that it might be due to the fact that I live in the country and don’t live close to an internet gateway, but I am able to send myself email messages without issues, and I am also aware of at least three gateways that I am very frequently digipeated by. I know this is probably not a huge issue. Having your call in someone’s raw packets or “info bubble” isn’t a big deal, but WHY its not working is what’s bugging me. Everyone else’s digi does this, so why isn’t mine? Any help would definitely be appreciated. Please feel free to ask me any questions if I am not making sense. Just keep in mind that I am brand new to this, so please keep it in layman’s terms. ;-) 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] DL7VTX Update
Hi All, I have been emailing back and forth with Jens, DL7VTX, over the past day or so, and he wanted me to fill you all in on a few of his trip details. ** Message 1: Hi Zack , Tnx qso qsl , I will send qsl direct if printed in abt 1..2 month . Was vy enjoyed working via sats during hikes at this very beautiful small tropical island . Had always good takeoffs either at sea - level or in 500...860 mtrs elevation . RIG : 2 Watts RF ; Handheld Kenwood TH-D7E RH-770 telescope duoband ant.. see pictures I also had several aprs-contacts via NO-44 , once via ISS and once to KP4 digi from top of Saba-Isl. vy 73s , best wishes and cul de Jens , dl7vtx ** Message 2: Hello Zack , Yes please feel free to foward this to the amsat-bb board . additional info : I wkd as many as 40 diffrent stns. via AO-27 and AO-51 from Saba - Isl. and Saint Marteen , last day at 29.th Jan.2011 also from Sint Maarten PJ7 Maho-Beach but only last reachable orbit of AO51 not got through the jam of stations at saturday night of course anymore ,sri. From PJ6 I wkd. many W1,2,3,4,5, 8,9,0, also FY,VE3, YV,KP4,TI,HI,HK,CO , EA8 hrd W7 fm DN45 ,DN42PY and LU but not got trough the commercial-qrm or qro-jam at that time of orbits when real dx 3000 miles would be possible . Was real fun work all you folks in this hemisphere - while try to make contacts via FM-SATs ISS aprs-digiwith qrp its much harder or really not possible at all in Central - Europe due to qrm .. RIG : 2 Watts RF ; Handheld Kenwood TH-D7E RH-770 telescope duoband ant. DC-Pwr. 4 x R6 AA Battery-Pack . . PJ6 / PJ7 /FS QSLs ready in March 2011, promised qsl via HC DL7VTX ; info at qrz.com or via bureau 73s Jens DL7VTX my activity in DL see :www.df0yy.deand @findu.com/dl7vtx-1 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: 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: LoTW Questions
WOW! Thanks for the tip, Ted. I did the bulk editor like you had mentioned, and it not only changed all off the propagation modes to satellite, but it even changed it to SAT. I didn't know that option existed. Here is a sample ADIF file encompassing 2 contacts from the other day. The propagation mode is in line 4 from the bottom in both. Can anyone tell me if this looks like something LoTW would except? #++ # # HRD Logbook version 5.0 build 2636, Copyright (C) 2009-2010 by Simon Brown, HB9DRV # http://www.ham-radio-deluxe.com # # Created: 01-Feb-2011 19:30:58 # #-- ADIF_VERS:32.2 PROGRAMID:14HamRadioDeluxe PROGRAMVERSION:22Version 5.0 build 2636 EOH address:48Michael D Elliott PO BOX 1165 Nebo, NC 28761 USA a_index:30.0 ant_az:30.0 ant_el:447.0 ant_path:1S band:22m call:5K4MOA cnty:8McDowell cont:2NA country:24United States of America cqz:15 distance:7503.537 dxcc:3291 eqsl_qsl_rcvd:1N eqsl_qsl_sent:1N force_init:10 gridsquare:6EM95bp ituz:16 k_index:30.0 lat:11N035 38.750 lon:11W081 52.500 lotw_qsl_rcvd:1N lotw_qsl_sent:1N mode:2FM my_country:24United States of America my_cq_zone:15 my_gridsquare:6EN80sd my_itu_zone:16 my_lat:11N040 08.750 my_lon:11W082 27.500 my_name:4Zack name:17Michael D Elliott operator:16ZACHARY BEOUGHER owner_callsign:16ZACHARY BEOUGHER pfx:2K4 prop_mode:3SAT qsl_rcvd:1N qsl_rcvd_via:1D qsl_sent:1N qsl_sent_via:1D qso_complete:1Y qso_random:10 qth:4Nebo rst_rcvd:259 rst_sent:259 rx_pwr:30.0 sat_mode:6FM V/U sat_name:4AO51 sfi:30.0 state:2NC station_callsign:6KD8KSN swl:10 time_off:6215800 time_on:6215800 qso_date:820110129 tx_pwr:55.000 EOR address:54Richard G Bogen 835 W South St Stoughton, WI 53589 USA a_index:34.0 ant_az:30.0 ant_el:447.0 ant_path:1S band:22m call:5N9AMW cnty:4Dane cont:2NA country:24United States of America cqz:15 distance:7640.187 dxcc:3291 eqsl_qsl_rcvd:1N eqsl_qsl_sent:1N force_init:10 gridsquare:6EN52jv ituz:16 k_index:30.0 lat:11N042 53.750 lon:11W089 12.500 lotw_qsl_rcvd:1N lotw_qsl_sent:1N mode:2FM my_country:24United States of America my_cq_zone:15 my_gridsquare:6EN80sd my_itu_zone:16 my_lat:11N040 08.750 my_lon:11W082 27.500 my_name:4Zack name:15Richard G Bogen operator:16ZACHARY BEOUGHER owner_callsign:16ZACHARY BEOUGHER pfx:2N9 prop_mode:3SAT qsl_rcvd:1N qsl_rcvd_via:1D qsl_sent:1N qsl_sent_via:1D qso_complete:1Y qso_random:10 qth:9Stoughton rst_rcvd:259 rst_sent:259 rx_pwr:30.0 sat_mode:6FM V/U sat_name:4AO51 sfi:481.0 state:2WI station_callsign:6KD8KSN swl:10 time_off:6215400 time_on:6215400 qso_date:820110129 tx_pwr:55.000 EOR How does that look?? Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Ted Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:30 PM To: 'Jim Bennett' ; 'Zachary Beougher' ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: LoTW Questions Jim, there is a 'bulk editor' in the HRD Logbook. Look in the 'more' button. You will need to isolate your sat log, highlight all the entries, then go to the bulk editor and add or change fields for the entire log. The instructions are in the 'bulk editor' window. It's a little sketchy on how it works but also somewhat intuitive. I was able to add 'satellite' in the propagation field to all my contacts. Check it out as it may save some time( I do not remember exactly how I did it so can't be of much help on that. I just know it will work for you) GL Ted K7TRK -Original Message- Is anyone else using HRD for logging? I am and after entering the mode as Satellite, I have to load the database into Microsoft Access and edit the mode field from Satellite to SAT. Then LOTW will accept it. Zach, You might want to use MS Access to mass change the field of the mode to SAT. Jim Ke4kol -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Zachary Beougher Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 9:45 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LoTW Questions Hi Gary, Thanks for the reply - that helps me get a better understanding of how it works. I have never entered the propagation mode into HRD, so I would have to manually go through and update each entry (329 since Oct. 24), so I think I am going to update and upload only my portable operation QSOs DATED AFTER Oct. 24 (when I started using HRD instead of paper). This would encompass the EN80/EM89 operation on Oct. 30, EN70vb operation on Nov. 30, EN90/EM99 operation on Dec. 17, 2010 and again on Jan. 29, 2011. If someone needs my home grid (EN80) confirmed via LoTW, send me an email off list and I will update the propagation mode and upload that as well. I just can't see spending all of that time to make a change to all of those entries. From now on I will enter satellite as the propagation mode, and then I will upload both portable and non-portable QSOs. I did read in the instructions about how you could cut and paste the changed in the ADIF file, but after trying that it would take just as long to make the changes in HRD. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message
[amsat-bb] Re: KB3QLK/P FM28 Delaware 1700z 1/30 - 1700z 1/31
Update from Jamie, KB3QLK, on his recent portable operation: ** Many thanks for those who made my first portable op a great one . Seems a video of it was snuck on the net. Pardon the twang , had a little captian in me hi hi. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv1KPxTCcdM Stay tune for more portable operations - Iotas - light houses - FM28 and fm 27 ** 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 4:20 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: KB3QLK/P FM28 Delaware 1700z 1/30 - 1700z 1/31 I just realized that Saturday is the 29 and Sunday is the 30. So, the correct times/dates are 1700z January 29 - 1700z January 30. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 9:58 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] KB3QLK/P FM28 Delaware 1700z 1/30 - 1700z 1/31 Hi, Jamie, KB3QLK, will be doing a demo(s) for his club during Winter Field Day this Saturday-Sunday (30-31). He will be operating the birds using his personal call before the event, then he will be using the club’s call, KB3BHL, during the event. This will be a good opportunity for any stations (especially the western stations) to work DE for WAS. Good luck with the QSOs! 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] LoTW Questions
Hi All, I am trying to get myself going on LoTW, and I need to know what the generally excepted parameters are for QSO information. 1) In my logbook (HRD), what should I put for the freq. (2m, 440)? 2) What happens if my log entry is one minute off of stations B’s entry (1906z versus 1905z) – will they match up? 3) What should my mode be set at (FM, SAT)? 4) Other than date, time, call, mode, sent RST, rcvd RST, band and name (op name), is there anything that needs to be added to it when I go to upload? This was the default LoTW selection for HRD, so I am assuming it is correct. I can’t think of any other questions at the moment, but any other helpful tips for getting it started would be 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] Re: 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht
Hi Tom, Don’t feel bad – you’re not the only one. I have just about done every combination of mistakes – leaving a cable disconnected, confusing the cables and trying to listen on 2m and transmit on 440, etc. I did I good one last night I was about 2 minutes from flipping the switch and seeing if the digi I just put up worked. I got everything hooked up (supposedly), powered everything up, my adrenaline is pumping, and ... its not receiving anything. I thought a good test would be to beacon with the D7 and see if it would get digipeated, and it did. I watched the S-meter on the digi radio peak, TNC receive and transmit lights come on, and all appeared fine, except for the fact that it wasn’t receiving anything other than my packets. I stuck my head around the backside of the radio (and it was dark), and I realized I hadn’t connected the antenna coax to the radio. Needless to say I quickly powered everything down. The radio is fine, just gave me a good scare. I would love to put together a blooper reel of all of the dumb things I get into... Trying to contact Europe and the dog starts doing laps around me, trying to listen to a low audio station and a Harley Davidson flies by, stabbing my face with one of the Arrow elements, slipping in the snow and mud, and the list goes on and on. Operating outside with the Arrow – you can’t beat it. ;-) 73! Zack KD8KSN From: Tom Deeble Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 12:32 AM To: zack.kd8...@hotmail.com ; amsat...@wd9ewk.net ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht Zack, In the discussion of two vs one - I found a new way of screwing things up today. I was trying to operate via AO-51 this afternoon and was never making it into the bird even though I was receiving fine. Turns out I still had the 440 side of the IC-W32A selected as the main radio which makes it the xmit as well. Each time I tried to xmit the radio displayed out of range (found out at the end of the pass) So, now I have one more thing to check before the sat comes around! Other than that the W32A with a 440 preamp has been working well for me. Another time, when I was running late, I wasn't making it into HO-68. That time it ended up being a disconnected BNC to the 440 side of the Arrow antenna. So it seems that with each new hobby I can find very creative ways of messing things up. Hope you have better luck. 73's Tom - KA6SIP -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher zack.kd8...@hotmail.com To: amsat-bb amsat...@wd9ewk.net; amsat-bb amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thu, Jan 27, 2011 6:02 pm Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht Hi Patrick, You are the go-to guy for any Kenwood HT questions - have you owned/used all of them??? ;-) The toggling between VFOs was not as big of an issue for me (like you say, small price for a full duplex HT), but the receiver seemed weak. I know I commented a few weeks ago about the 8800 having a weak receiver, but I think after using the G71As for so long, I got spoiled with the receiver in it. The s-meter is also practically useless on the D7. You have to toggle back and forth between bands to see it, and it also never goes above approx. s3-s5, on a good pass. It makes it difficult, especially when a bird is quiet, to tell if you are on it or not. You need to have keen ears to tell whether you are listening to the carrier or noise. I didn’t use the D7 for much satellite work before I went back to the G71A for receive, so I probably need to try the full duplex again and give a more accurate observation. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 10:24 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht Zack, I have the D7A (full duplex), but I don’t like the receiver sensitivity. I went back to using one THG71 for the down and the D7 for the up. The other thing I don't like about the D7 is you have to switch between back and forth between band A and B to adjust doppler. I would probably not recommend the D7 for satellite work. I have heard things about the D72. If someone is looking for a single HT for full-duplex satellite work, I would recommend the D7 despite having to switch VFOs for Doppler adjustments. I have the TH-D72A, which works the same way as the TH-D7 regarding the need to jump between the two VFOs to adjust the receiver. It's a small nuisance, but a small price to pay for not having to deal with two radios when working full-duplex on FM satellites. I've picked up a couple of old D7s (one appears to be a TH-D7A(G), and the other may be an original TH-D7A), that I hope to get new battery packs for and make a couple of FM satellite stations when combined with Elk antennas. Your TH-G71A is a good dual-band HT. Not capable of full-duplex operation, but worked well for me using groups of memory channels for FM satellites
[amsat-bb] Re: KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 Next Saturday (29th)
Hi All, Thanks for the QSOs this afternoon. Needless to say I didn’t make as many as last time due to how busy the passes were. I don't know that I have ever heard a pass that busy. Wow! I think the final count was about 15 QSOs on 3 passes. I know there were a lot of people that called that I didn't get to contact, but hopefully the majority were successful. APRS seemed to work okay today. Using the D7 and quarter wave I was able to get digipeated from the location I operated from, but coverage was very spotty on the way down and back. Cards will go out in the mail within a week, so no need for requests/return cards. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 9:32 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 Next Saturday (29th) Hi, Reminder - I will be at the EN90/EM99 grid boundary tomorrow for the following passes: AO271952z21* (west) AO512011z20* (east) AO512149z47* (west) I will be operating from the same spot I did last time. You can track me via APRS here - http://aprs.fi/kd8ksn-9 The D7 will be off during passes. I will QSL everyone in the log, so no need for requests/SASEs. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 9:48 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 Next Saturday (29th) Change of plans. Instead of working 2 eastern passes and only one western pass, I thought I would switch it around. Here are the corrected pass/times: AO27 - 1952z (favors west) AO51 - 2012z (favors east) AO51 - 2149z (favors west) I will only be running 5w as usual, so please have patience, especially if the activity on the birds is anything like it has been the past month. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 5:04 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 Next Saturday (29th) Hi All, Due to the fact that several stations that wanted either EN90 or EM99 or both did not get to work me last time since I went during the week, I have decided to make another trip out to the boundary next Saturday (29th) from about 1800z – 2030z. I plan to be on the following passes from this boundary: AO27 – 1817z AO27 – 1952z AO51 – 2012z This trip will be a little shorter than last time, but passes should be a little more productive since it will be on a weekend. I will have the D7 beaconing in between passes - http://aprs.fi/kd8ksn-9 I will only be running 5w, or 6-7w if it is plugged into the vehicle, so I may not be on the internet depending on were I am in relation to a digi. I will QSL everyone in the log as I did last time, so no need for a return card/SASE. I will post a reminder as the time gets closer. 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 ___ 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: 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht
Hi Patrick! For most FM satellite work, the S-meter is an amusement at most. You're working based on what you hear, since the downlinks are generally weak. If you hear the ISS, the S-meter may be pegged due to that downlink's strength. Again, this is an area in which I was spoiled by the G71A. On a typical AO27, HO68 and SO50 pass the s-meter generally peaks S5-S7, and on an AO51 pass (with it running over a watt), it is almost always S7-S9. With the ISS it is obviously S9. Time to pull the D7 out and give it another try. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 12:51 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht Hi Zack! You are the go-to guy for any Kenwood HT questions - have you owned/used all of them??? ;-) Not exactly Until the past 3 months, I have not owned any Kenwood gear since the mid-90s. The G71 was my ex-wife's HT, and I used it for some satellite work a few years back. A nice radio. I've bought two new Kenwood HTs since November, a TH-F6A I use for my SSB work and the TH-D72A I've written about here. Good radios. The toggling between VFOs was not as big of an issue for me (like you say, small price for a full duplex HT), but the receiver seemed weak. I know I commented a few weeks ago about the 8800 having a weak receiver, but I think after using the G71As for so long, I got spoiled with the receiver in it. I haven't tried out the D7's I picked up recently. I need to get new battery packs for them, and then I can try to work the satellites with them. Pair the D7's up with an Elk antenna, and I'll have two stations ready to go for FM satellites. And ready to be left somewhere, for someone else to use... The s-meter is also practically useless on the D7. You have to toggle back and forth between bands to see it, and it also never goes above approx. s3-s5, on a good pass. It makes it difficult, especially when a bird is quiet, to tell if you are on it or not. You need to have keen ears to tell whether you are listening to the carrier or noise. For most FM satellite work, the S-meter is an amusement at most. You're working based on what you hear, since the downlinks are generally weak. If you hear the ISS, the S-meter may be pegged due to that downlink's strength. I didn’t use the D7 for much satellite work before I went back to the G71A for receive, so I probably need to try the full duplex again and give a more accurate observation. Give it another try, and don't worry about S-meter readings. Most of the time on any of my radios, I see no movement on the FM passes. On SSB, that can be very different. 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: KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 Next Saturday (29th)
Hi, Reminder - I will be at the EN90/EM99 grid boundary tomorrow for the following passes: AO271952z21* (west) AO512011z20* (east) AO512149z47* (west) I will be operating from the same spot I did last time. You can track me via APRS here - http://aprs.fi/kd8ksn-9 The D7 will be off during passes. I will QSL everyone in the log, so no need for requests/SASEs. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 9:48 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 Next Saturday (29th) Change of plans. Instead of working 2 eastern passes and only one western pass, I thought I would switch it around. Here are the corrected pass/times: AO27 - 1952z (favors west) AO51 - 2012z (favors east) AO51 - 2149z (favors west) I will only be running 5w as usual, so please have patience, especially if the activity on the birds is anything like it has been the past month. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 5:04 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 Next Saturday (29th) Hi All, Due to the fact that several stations that wanted either EN90 or EM99 or both did not get to work me last time since I went during the week, I have decided to make another trip out to the boundary next Saturday (29th) from about 1800z – 2030z. I plan to be on the following passes from this boundary: AO27 – 1817z AO27 – 1952z AO51 – 2012z This trip will be a little shorter than last time, but passes should be a little more productive since it will be on a weekend. I will have the D7 beaconing in between passes - http://aprs.fi/kd8ksn-9 I will only be running 5w, or 6-7w if it is plugged into the vehicle, so I may not be on the internet depending on were I am in relation to a digi. I will QSL everyone in the log as I did last time, so no need for a return card/SASE. I will post a reminder as the time gets closer. 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: W6RO QSL VUCC
Hi Jeff and group, When I submitted my original VUCC app I had to indicate the gird in pencil on a couple of my cards, and my checker had no problem with it. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: John Papay Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 1:43 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: W6RO QSL VUCC Jeff, Here's the VUCC rule on the grid square: 7(b) For the convenience of the Awards Manager in checking cards, applicants may indicate in pencil (pencil ONLY) the grid locator on the address side of the cards that DO NOT clearly indicate the grid locator. The applicant affirms that he/she has accurately determined the proper location from the address information given on the card by signing the affirmation statement on the application. For more proof, you can simply use qrz.com. In the case of W6RO, it does not show the actual location of the ship but you can do so by using the google map for grids and find the ship on the satellite view. This will spot the lat/long and translate into a grid square. You only have to certify that you have determined the correct grid square; you don't have to prove it to the card checker. It's always good to go right to the rules when there is any question. Don't assume that the card checker always knows them. You will find that you will get other cards over time that don't have the grid square on them. Simply determine what the grid square is and follow the rule above. It's always a good idea to print out the VUCC rules and take a copy with you when you get your cards checked. 73, John K8YSE ___ 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: 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht
I have the D7A (full duplex), but I don’t like the receiver sensitivity. I went back to using one THG71 for the down and the D7 for the up. The other thing I don't like about the D7 is you have to switch between back and forth between band A and B to adjust doppler. I would probably not recommend the D7 for satellite work. I have heard things about the D72. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Tyler Nicholas Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 6:16 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht I will second Drew on the FT-530. I picked one up for under $200 that was in awesome condition and it is the best HT I have ever owned (and I have been through a bunch). If you are even luckier, you might find one with the MH-29 speaker mic that has a LCD display on it. You can adjust the downlink frequency with this mic and even see the frequency on it. I also found some massive batteries from WW manufacturing that make this radio run forever. For some other full duplex options, you might consider a Kenwood TH-D72. I haven't tried one, but I have seen good reviews on it as a full duplex handheld. It's a little pricey ($500) and unless you want the APRS in it, I would seriously consider an FT-530 or the predecessor to the D72 which is the Kenwood TH-D7A which can be picked up on eBay or elsewhere for a decent price. I would not recommend the Alinco DJ-G7 for full duplex. They are priced good and will do full duplex, but the receiver has a densense problem when you transmit on 2m. It's a good radio otherwise, but the full duplex performance is very poor unless signals are extremely strong (as in local repeater strong). I first started using two FT-60s in the beginning and I understand Zach's problem with lugging everything in and out of the house. Two HTs work just fine, but if you are really serious about satellites, I would highly recommend a full duplex HT. Good luck, Tyler Nicholas K5TDN Sent from my iPhone On Jan 26, 2011, at 3:26 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner glasbren...@mindspring.com wrote: On 1/26/2011 4:00 PM, Ted wrote: Zach, there are a lot of VUCC's out there that use exactly what you have... Most here will argue that you HAVE to be duplexa lot get by without it No, just that it is a more productive and considerate way of operating. A lot of the congestion you hear on AO-51 is due to stations either not knowing, or not caring, that they are in competition for the uplink. Full duplex takes care of half of that. Things are also MUCH different when AO-51 is over the west coast with it's considerably lower density of hams. To answer your question Zach, it's all about your personal budget and needs. Adding a 2nd HT is probably the cheapest route, but adds more complication than a single full duplex HT. Maybe you could try borrowing an HT to try it with two? If you want to go with a single full duplex HT, there are lots of older ones out there in good condition used. I saw an FT-530 the other day with a ton of accessories going for less than a new single band. That is one of the finest full duplex radios ever made for satellites. Another trick is to take the Arrow off the tripod and hold it by hand where you can rapidly twist it to peak the signal due to polarity differences. With full duplex you can even do this while transmitting to clear up a ratty uplink. Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTqjQ9xIQQE for an example of how much polarity plays in signal strength on AO-51 with an Arrow (or Elk, or any linear antenna). 73, and good luck on the air, 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 ___ 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: QSL Information
Hi Ron, According to his QRZ page under the detail tab, he responds to direct only - no eQSL or LoTW. I don't know how current that info is, so things may have changed. I am planning on sending a request along with an SAE and IRC to his Germany address, and we will see what happens. I am forwarding this to the BB just in case someone else has heard different. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Ronald Oldham Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 4:21 PM To: kd8...@amsat.org Subject: QSL Information Hi Zack... You completed a contact with PJ6/DL7VTX ( Grid FK87 ) today on the AO-27 pass around 19:13 UTC. Do you have any QSL information on this station? Any info would be appreciated. 73, Ron - N8RO ___ 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 VUCC and WAS
I like that idea a lot better! I have always enjoyed working with Bruce, and it would support AMSAT like Larry said! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Larry Teran Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 11:59 PM To: wa4...@comcast.net ; amsat-bb Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT VUCC and WAS That will be a great idea! and support for AMSAT On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 4:11 PM, wa4...@comcast.net wrote: Maybe we all can talk AMSAT into offering a WAS and VUCC I would be nice to see an AMSAT WAS on the wall WA4HFN Damon ___ 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: VUCC Costs (re-send with corrections)
I can deal with the $.20/QSO fee, but what I am wondering now is if they charge you $.20/QSO if that QSO was in the same grid. Here is what I mean: I received a QSL card from K8YSE with the following QSOs on it: 8/22/10 1916z V/U 59 FM AO27 EN57jv (K8YSE Grid) 8/22/10 1947z V/U 59 FM SO50 EN57jv (K8YSE Grid) Now, I will obviously be sending in this card to get credit for ONE grid - EN57. I understand that the rules say $.20/QSO, but are they going to charge me for both QSOs that are contained on the same QSL card and were both contacts from the same grid? I guess the rules are pretty clear - include $.20/QSO - but it seems like it may be more reasonable to say $.20/QSL card; or maybe $.20/grid. I don’t understand why they would charge you for two QSOs that were from the same grid AND are on the same QSL card. What it boils down to is if I work (eg.) K8YSE in EN90/EM99 next Saturday, and lets say I work him 3 times, when I come home and send out QSL cards I am naturally going to include in the card all the QSOs we had at that location. I would then send the card off to him, and when he would go to get credit for it he would be charged $.60 for that one QSL card - $.20 for each QSO. So, because I included all QSOs on that one card, I have now cost K8YSE an extra $.40. When you have a few more cards that contain this same scenario, it begins to add up. It seems like it would be much easier to just raise the flat fee than charge per QSO, along with a flat fee. It takes enough time for the applicant to sort cards and grids, let alone have to go through and count all QSOs. Sorry to gripe. I am not against ARRL raising the fee (to some extent), but it seems like it could be done in a more efficient manner than charging by QSO. Just my $.20 - literally. ;-) Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: John Papay Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 9:53 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: VUCC Costs (re-send with corrections) The new fee schedule has brought forth a lot of comments. Twenty cents a card seems like a lot of money but consider how much you spent to get that card. An SASE with a stamp on it plus the stamp for sending it here in the US costs you $.88. If you send for a DX card to countries other than Canada and Mexico, it's $.98 for the postage and an IRC costs $2.10. If you are lucky, you will get a DX card back for $3.08. If you're not lucky, you'll send for it again hoping to get a reply. Then there's the cost of the cards to add in, maybe $.10 each, and the envelopes, hopefully self seal so the other guy doesn't have to spend time moistening and sealing it. Maybe you bought one of those stamps that say QSO Verified by (Callsign) at $25. Then there are special airmail envelopes, one slightly smaller than the other from Plum. It's starting to add up. If everyone would use LOTW for satellite qso's, the savings would be impressive. No postage, no cards, and just a $.16/card to get credit for the grid. But cards are nice to receive; much more personable and they sometimes have other useful info. So after you spent all that money to get the card, spending another $.20 to submit it for VUCC doesn't seem all that bad. 73, John K8YSE ___ 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: KB3QLK/P FM28 Delaware 1700z 1/30 - 1700z 1/31
I just realized that Saturday is the 29 and Sunday is the 30. So, the correct times/dates are 1700z January 29 - 1700z January 30. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 9:58 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] KB3QLK/P FM28 Delaware 1700z 1/30 - 1700z 1/31 Hi, Jamie, KB3QLK, will be doing a demo(s) for his club during Winter Field Day this Saturday-Sunday (30-31). He will be operating the birds using his personal call before the event, then he will be using the club’s call, KB3BHL, during the event. This will be a good opportunity for any stations (especially the western stations) to work DE for WAS. Good luck with the QSOs! 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] KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 Next Saturday (29th)
Hi All, Due to the fact that several stations that wanted either EN90 or EM99 or both did not get to work me last time since I went during the week, I have decided to make another trip out to the boundary next Saturday (29th) from about 1800z – 2030z. I plan to be on the following passes from this boundary: AO27 – 1817z AO27 – 1952z AO51 – 2012z This trip will be a little shorter than last time, but passes should be a little more productive since it will be on a weekend. I will have the D7 beaconing in between passes - http://aprs.fi/kd8ksn-9 I will only be running 5w, or 6-7w if it is plugged into the vehicle, so I may not be on the internet depending on were I am in relation to a digi. I will QSL everyone in the log as I did last time, so no need for a return card/SASE. I will post a reminder as the time gets closer. 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/8 EN90/EM99 Next Saturday (29th)
Change of plans. Instead of working 2 eastern passes and only one western pass, I thought I would switch it around. Here are the corrected pass/times: AO27 - 1952z (favors west) AO51 - 2012z (favors east) AO51 - 2149z (favors west) I will only be running 5w as usual, so please have patience, especially if the activity on the birds is anything like it has been the past month. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 5:04 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 Next Saturday (29th) Hi All, Due to the fact that several stations that wanted either EN90 or EM99 or both did not get to work me last time since I went during the week, I have decided to make another trip out to the boundary next Saturday (29th) from about 1800z – 2030z. I plan to be on the following passes from this boundary: AO27 – 1817z AO27 – 1952z AO51 – 2012z This trip will be a little shorter than last time, but passes should be a little more productive since it will be on a weekend. I will have the D7 beaconing in between passes - http://aprs.fi/kd8ksn-9 I will only be running 5w, or 6-7w if it is plugged into the vehicle, so I may not be on the internet depending on were I am in relation to a digi. I will QSL everyone in the log as I did last time, so no need for a return card/SASE. I will post a reminder as the time gets closer. 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: ARRL VUCC
Congrats from # 204! KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Jim Adams Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 9:07 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] ARRL VUCC Got my ARRL VUCC Satellite #209 today. Nice large certificate too. Woo hoo! Jim Adams - K0BAM Ridgway, Colorado ___ 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] KB3QLK/P FM28 Delaware 1700z 1/30 - 1700z 1/31
Hi, Jamie, KB3QLK, will be doing a demo(s) for his club during Winter Field Day this Saturday-Sunday (30-31). He will be operating the birds using his personal call before the event, then he will be using the club’s call, KB3BHL, during the event. This will be a good opportunity for any stations (especially the western stations) to work DE for WAS. Good luck with the QSOs! 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] AO51 2148z Recording?
Hi All, Does anyone happen to have the 2148z AO51 recording from yesterday (1/19)? My recorder failed, or I forgot to hit the record button. I know I worked AJ5C in EM36, KJ4OHL in EM83 (I think), and there was also a N3??? /p station in FN11?. If someone could just give me the call sign of the N3 portable station, I can piece the rest together. 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 2148z Recording?
I think I found the N3 station - he just sent an email to the AMSAT BB. N3YKF: I am sending you a separate email off list. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2011 9:50 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AO51 2148z Recording? Hi All, Does anyone happen to have the 2148z AO51 recording from yesterday (1/19)? My recorder failed, or I forgot to hit the record button. I know I worked AJ5C in EM36, KJ4OHL in EM83 (I think), and there was also a N3??? /p station in FN11?. If someone could just give me the call sign of the N3 portable station, I can piece the rest together. 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: em40 needed
Damon, Try Angelo, N5UXT. He just got back from EL59, but his home QTH is in EM40. I still need to get EM40 confirmed as well. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: wa4...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2011 9:47 AM To: AMSAT Subject: [amsat-bb] em40 needed Is there anyone that can go to EM40 to help many of us out with getting that grid confirmed ? Ive sent 2 SASE's to ? and havent recieved a card back. Also here is a link to print free cards http://www.radioqth.net/qsl.aspx Cards can be onplain printer paper and will be fine Thanks to all the good hams that DO QSL WA4HFN Damon ___ 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] FYI - QRZ System Upgrade Tomorrow (1/21)
Hi All, Not sure how many of you hang out on QRZ and regularly update your pages, but you may want to read this: http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?t=281634 According to the thread, QRZ will basically be in a read-only mode for several hours beginning tomorrow. No QRZ pages will be able to be updated, no posts will be able to be made in any of the forums, etc. 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] HO68 1706z Pass???
I did not hear HO68 a few minutes ago when I went out for the 1706z pass – can anyone confirm that? I have had some station issues lately, so maybe the issue is on my end. From what I understood in Alan’s email yesterday, HO68 was back in operation. 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: HO68 1706z Pass???
I see on http://oscar.dcarr.org/ that AA5PK, KB1RVT and KB9BNK also reported HO68 being off. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 12:14 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] HO68 1706z Pass??? I did not hear HO68 a few minutes ago when I went out for the 1706z pass – can anyone confirm that? I have had some station issues lately, so maybe the issue is on my end. From what I understood in Alan’s email yesterday, HO68 was back in operation. 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] Desensitized Receiver Issues
Hi All, I have a friend who is experiencing receiver sensitivity issues when he tries to transmit into the birds using his IC-V82 and IC-U82 and Arrow II antenna. When he transmits on 2m the 440 downlinked is wiped out. I have never had this issue before, so I don’t really know the easiest solution to it when using 2 HTs. Could someone please pass along some tips on how to resolve this issue to me, and I will forward them on to him? Thank you! 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: Desensitized Receiver Issues
Thanks everybody for the tips - Chuck got it all figured out and working! 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 9:40 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Desensitized Receiver Issues Hi All, I have a friend who is experiencing receiver sensitivity issues when he tries to transmit into the birds using his IC-V82 and IC-U82 and Arrow II antenna. When he transmits on 2m the 440 downlinked is wiped out. I have never had this issue before, so I don’t really know the easiest solution to it when using 2 HTs. Could someone please pass along some tips on how to resolve this issue to me, and I will forward them on to him? Thank you! 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: Yaesu FT-8800
Hi Everyone! I don’t mean to be the odd guy on the block, but I do not like the 8800 for satellite work. I enjoy the full duplex function, and it is very easy to maneuver through the frequencies/bands using the mic, but I do not like the receive sensitivity. Every time I have tried to use it for satellite work I feel like I fight it the entire time trying to get a strong signal. I can’t exactly make a very accurate judgment on it either since I have only used it a few times. If others say it works well, I would have to go with the general consensus since I don't use it much. The 2 THG71As, and now the THD7A and 1 THG71A (yeah, I know the D7 is full duplex, but that is another story) are my regular satellite equipment. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Clint Bradford Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 2:19 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu FT-8800 Great for sat work - like Patrick mentioned. For portability, I have installed mine in an ice chest ... photos at ... ttp://tinyurl.com/cooler-radios Clint Bradford, K6LCS ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu FT-8800
The 8800 is sweet for everything else that I use it for - repeaters, x-band repeat (handy function!), simplex, you name it, but I never seemed to have good success using it for satellite work. Maybe I need to pull it out again and give it another try. Like I said, I can’t make an accurate judgment on it since I have only used it a few times. I do know that in my experience the receive sensitivity of radios (of the same make/model) differ from radio to radio. I have 2 THG71As sitting on my desk that are proof of that. I have to use a certain one for receive because the other one doesn’t produce as good results. Just my 2 cents. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Clint Bradford Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 3:43 PM To: Zachary Beougher Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-8800 ... I do not like the receive sensitivity ... Hmmm ... I just didn't experience that. Does your '8800 work fine for local/repeater work? Clint, K6LCS ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] TH-D7A Transmit Issues - Or Maybe Arrow Issues????
Since we are on the subject of satellite equipment, I have a question: I was on AO51 a bit ago, and I was able to get in okay at the beginning using the THD7A for transmit, but as the pass went on it was impossible for me to get in, even when there was dead silence. I tried the D7 afterward (using the Arrow like I would for a pass) on a couple local repeaters, and I was having a hard time getting into them, when usually I could hit them with a duck. I pulled the Arrow off and stuck the duck on, and I can get into all the repeaters fine. Keeping all of that in mind, I went back to the Arrow and put a THG71A on in place of the D7 (same battery that was in the D7), and I could hit the repeater okay. I put the D7 faceplate back on, and it would not work. With the above information, I am getting indications of both an issue with the radio and/or Arrow. Any ideas as to what the issue might be Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: TH-D7A Transmit Issues - Or Maybe Arrow Issues????
I did an additional test since my last email... I tried two different radios (D7 and G71) using the same battery and I CANNOT get into the local repeater now. I came inside the house, put the duck on, and I can hit the repeater fine. This would narrow it down to an issue with the Arrow. Does anyone have any ideas what might cause these symptoms? I have not changed anything with it. Zack KD8KSN From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 5:29 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: TH-D7A Transmit Issues - Or Maybe Arrow Issues Since we are on the subject of satellite equipment, I have a question: I was on AO51 a bit ago, and I was able to get in okay at the beginning using the THD7A for transmit, but as the pass went on it was impossible for me to get in, even when there was dead silence. I tried the D7 afterward (using the Arrow like I would for a pass) on a couple local repeaters, and I was having a hard time getting into them, when usually I could hit them with a duck. I pulled the Arrow off and stuck the duck on, and I can get into all the repeaters fine. Keeping all of that in mind, I went back to the Arrow and put a THG71A on in place of the D7 (same battery that was in the D7), and I could hit the repeater okay. I put the D7 faceplate back on, and it would not work. With the above information, I am getting indications of both an issue with the radio and/or Arrow. Any ideas as to what the issue might be Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Zack's Setup
Thanks for the tips guys! I should have thought about it beforehand, but the issue was the 2m coax. Never though to check it. Thanks for putting me back on the air! ;-) 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Clint Bradford Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 5:44 PM To: AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Zack's Setup ... having a hard time with the Arrow ... stuck the duck on, and I can get into all the repeaters fine ... Check out Arrow ops on both 2M and 440 - and see if there might be a short or problem with either of the gamma matching elements. Are there any connectors or jumpers between the Arrow's leads and your equipment? If so, check their integrity. It just sounds like it's going to be a simple fix, Zack! Clint, K6LCS 909-241-7666 ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Sat protocol
Or the AMSAT Journal. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Jim Jerzycke Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 4:11 PM To: rnut...@networkref.com Cc: AMSAT Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Sat protocol Maybe try CQ-VHF? Jim KQ6EA On 01/10/2011 09:00 PM, rnut...@networkref.com wrote: I have talked directly to the editor in chief of QST. I got a not interested response Ron Sent from my iPhone On Jan 10, 2011, at 1:40 PM, wa4...@comcast.net wrote: Maybe now would be a good time for someone to write an artical for QST on how to work the birds! Perhaps send an email to the new satellite ops explaining to them proper way ( BE A MENTOR ) Something needs to be done thats for sure WA4HFN Damon em55 ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Status
I was on the 1153z AO51 pass this morning, and it shut off on me at about 1157z, came back on briefly, went back off, and then it went behind the trees before I ever heard it come back on. I didn't note any projected eclipses on that particular pass. I figured the on/off was just the power fluctuations (is that what it is called), but I was wondering if anyone else in the Midwest/West was listening to that pass? I was trying out a D7 I got from a friend yesterday, and I couldn't tell if after AO51 shut off, came back on, then went back off if the reason I could not hear anything else was do to my poor receiving behind the trees, or did AO51 stay off for that long period of time (it would have been off all the way to LOS here, which was at 1205z)? Could someone else that was listening to the 1153z AO51 pass tell me if after AO51 went off, on, off at approx. 1157z if it came back on afterward? A recording would always be appreciated if possible. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2011 11:49 PM To: Clint Bradford Cc: amsat-bb Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Status Correct. The shutdowns should only be happening during morning passes (when the eclipses), or if we have the data transmitter on for too long like this afternoon. However, when the repeater is on, it should be very strong, at about 1.5 watts on the downlink. Users can leave the 67Hz tone on and forget about it. If not needed, it won't hurt to be there. No need to think about it after enabling it on your uplink. 73, Drew KO4MA -Original Message- From: Clint Bradford clintbradf...@mac.com Sent: Jan 1, 2011 10:19 PM To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Status Confirming this possibly OFF during eclipse periods is NOT a situation where we can use a 67.0 tone to turn it ON for two minutes. This is a harder-coded off period - is that correct? Clint, K6LCS ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] AO51 Switch Back to Voice?
Happy New Year Everyone! Could anyone tell me when AO51 switches back to regular voice operation? The current schedule (http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/CTNews.php) ended on the 30th, and I didn’t see anything about when it would be back in voice. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: AO51 Switch Back to Voice?
Hi Mark, Thank you for the reply! I wasn't on the birds last January, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect with the CW Straight Key Night. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Mark L. Hammond Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2011 10:32 AM To: Zachary Beougher ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO51 Switch Back to Voice? Hi Zach, We've had our hands full with power management considerations (and holiday schedules). Our plan is to go to normal FM voice mode with 435.300 down, 145.920 up--one transmitter only; 435.150 will be turned ON and OFF for collection of telemetry on a daily basis by the command team. The hope is that the mode change will occur around 2030 today (1 Jan 2011). We anticipate running the regular voice repeater all month as we manage through the changing eclipse periods. AO-51 will be seeing longer eclipses and there will be times when the bird goes off for several minutes at a time--including over populated areas. It seems like it's occurring in the early AM time frame... 73! Mark N8MH At 10:00 AM 1/1/2011 -0500, Zachary Beougher wrote: Happy New Year Everyone! Could anyone tell me when AO51 switches back to regular voice operation? The current schedule (http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/CTNews.php) ended on the 30th, and I didn’t see anything about when it would be back in voice. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 Cards Mailed
Hi Everybody, The KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 cards went out in the mail this morning with the exception of AB0XE, KJ4CTZ and VE3JW. I ran out of labels and envelopes, so give an extra day or two on those three. I have heard from several stations that didn’t get to work me at this boundary that they need one or both of these grids. The plan in to return to this grid boundary in late winter/early spring before corn is planted and working the boundary become difficult. I will definitely try to go on a weekend this time. 73, and Happy New Year! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Educating
Ha! So I am not the only one that has this issue. =P I usually am able to explain to them what I am doing okay, but it seems like they don’t know what I am talking about, and by the time they drive off they think I am more weird than when they first saw me. I t would be really nice to be able to hand them a brochure or something, but I don’t think AMSAT has anything like that right now. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Michael Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 7:59 AM To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Educating I was wondering what would be the best way to explain to the general public with what we do with Satellites? I was at the Doctors office and was stumbling around as I always do try to explain what we do ! Mike N8GBU ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: AO51 Uplink?
Thanks Drew, I saw your post right after I sent the email. That makes sense now. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 8:31 PM To: Zachary Beougher Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO51 Uplink? Zack, See my previous message to -bb. I switched the uplink to 920 mid pass to try to alleviate the jamming that was occurring. Sorry for the confusion. 73, Drew KO4MA Sent from my iPhone On Dec 19, 2010, at 5:43 PM, Zachary Beougher zack.kd8...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi All, I just got off of AO51, and I could not get in for some reason. I was in V/U mode, and I am aware that it is in V/SU. I was transmitting on the 145.880 uplink (no PL). I heard several others on, but I could not hear myself in the downlink, and no one would respond to my calls. All I can figure is that I overlooked something – any ideas? 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Rotors
All, Is there any other good light duty rotor other than the Yaesu G-5500 that would work well for satellite work? I might like to consider getting one for some homemade antennas that I might use for a rover setup. Other than the rotor and a computer, what do I need to be able to get the thing to track the birds. I know I obviously need a tracking program like SatPC32, Orbitron, HRD – Are any of those better than another? Sorry for the “amateur” questions – I have never done anything with rotors – just the Arrow/HT and standing out in the cold freezing combination. ;-) 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Malware at CAMSAT site?
I get a warning message from Norton as well, however, it does allow me to access it. Like the others said, I just usually wait till it comes around the bb as I believe Alan posts it here before he posts it to camsat. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Bill Dzurilla Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 11:27 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Malware at CAMSAT site? I have not operated HO-68 for several months. Today I tried to navigate to camsat.cn to get the latest schedule for the bird, but instead the site was blocked by my Firefox browser with the message, Warning: Visiting this site may harm your computer! The website at www.camsat.cn appears to host malware. Tried with Chrome browser, same result. What's up? If the CAMSAT site is indeed infected, is there another site to get the HO-68 schedule? 73, Bill NZ5N ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: first 1000 QSOs
Congratulations Loren! I would say your percentages below are very common of someone that has been on the birds for a year. I have never taken the time to look at mine, but I would guestimate they are about the same. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Loren Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 11:55 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] first 1000 QSOs Being snow-bound today, I decided to count up QSOs per bird for my first 1000 QSOs on the FM satellites. I Stopped at 1000 to make the percentages easy to figure. I wonder if my percentages are typical of other hams who has been on the FM birds for about one year. AO-51665 AO-27163 SO-50 90 SO-67 15 HO-68 67 Merry Christmas to all 73 Loren k7cwq CN94 ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] AO51 Uplink?
Hi All, I just got off of AO51, and I could not get in for some reason. I was in V/U mode, and I am aware that it is in V/SU. I was transmitting on the 145.880 uplink (no PL). I heard several others on, but I could not hear myself in the downlink, and no one would respond to my calls. All I can figure is that I overlooked something – any ideas? 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 Tomorrow (Friday 17)
Hi everyone, Thanks for the QSOs yesterday while I was in EN90/EM99 - 30 QSOs were made on 5 different passes. I don't like typing things twice, so if you want some brief details about the trip, feel free to check out my QRZ page. The current plan is to QSL everyone in the log, so no requests/SASEs needed. The cards are being printed right now. There is a sample on my QRZ page if you would like to get a look. I would expect them to show up in your mailbox within 2-3 weeks. In the meantime, feel free to send me an email if you want to make sure I have you in the log, otherwise I will be QSLing everyone. 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 7:55 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 Tomorrow (Friday 17) Hi All! I will be operating portable from the EN90/EM99 gridline tomorrow afternoon from about 1800z-2045z. I know these are not rare grids, but I have spoken with a few of you that need them. I finally got a little break in school, so it sounded like a good time to make a road trip. Here are the passes I am planning to be on: HO68 – 1805z – 8* (This will be a good pass to work some of the far northwestern North American stations) AO27 – 1837z – 73* SO50 – 1850z – 13* AO27 – 2019z – 12* SO50 – 2030z – 81* If this is a new grid(s) for anyone, just send me an email, and as long as you are in the log, I will send you a card. No need for a return card. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 Tomorrow (Friday 17)
Hi All! I will be operating portable from the EN90/EM99 gridline tomorrow afternoon from about 1800z-2045z. I know these are not rare grids, but I have spoken with a few of you that need them. I finally got a little break in school, so it sounded like a good time to make a road trip. Here are the passes I am planning to be on: HO68 – 1805z – 8* (This will be a good pass to work some of the far northwestern North American stations) AO27 – 1837z – 73* SO50 – 1850z – 13* AO27 – 2019z – 12* SO50 – 2030z – 81* If this is a new grid(s) for anyone, just send me an email, and as long as you are in the log, I will send you a card. No need for a return card. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] VO1DZX/VO2 in FO62 (Labrador) Until Dec31
Hi All, Daniel, VO1DZX is operating portable VO2 from Labrador (FO62) until December 31. Daniel reports that bad operating conditions and lack of transportation will probably keep him from working any additional grids. The morning passes are too early and the early afternoon passes take place while he is still at work, so the best time to find him will be on the late afternoon/early evening AO51 passes as long as he can get on. Weekends will be a good time to catch him as well. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: KD8KSN/8 EN70 Monday
I apologize if there were any stations looking for me on HO68 today. We ended up leaving Troy sooner than I thought. Even though I wanted to get on HO68, I think it worked out best that we left early - I was receiving several questioning looks from employees coming out of their offices to see what I was up to along with pedestrians and people driving by. If anyone has any tips on how to make yourself not stick out like a sore thumb, I sure would appreciate it! =) 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2010 6:45 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] KD8KSN/8 EN70 Monday Hi All, I will be operating portable from EN70 tomorrow on the 1639z SO50, 1713z AO27 and 1745z HO68 passes. We are due in Troy, Ohio at 1630z, so as long as traffic moves okay, the SO50 pass should work fine. According to Google Earth the location should be a good place for working the lower elevation passes – the only issue might be power line noise. I will be traveling with the Arrow and (2) THG71A HTs. If this is a new grid for you, send me an email with the QSO details and I will send you a card. No need for a return card. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] KD8KSN/8 EN70 Monday
Hi All, I will be operating portable from EN70 tomorrow on the 1639z SO50, 1713z AO27 and 1745z HO68 passes. We are due in Troy, Ohio at 1630z, so as long as traffic moves okay, the SO50 pass should work fine. According to Google Earth the location should be a good place for working the lower elevation passes – the only issue might be power line noise. I will be traveling with the Arrow and (2) THG71A HTs. If this is a new grid for you, send me an email with the QSO details and I will send you a card. No need for a return card. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] K5TDN/P EM14 AO51 Nov26 2241z
Tyler, K5TDN plans to be on the next AO51 pass at 2241z operating portable from EM14. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] K5TDN/p Travel Plans Nov20-26
Hi Everyone, Tyler – K5TDN is going to be operating from the EM06/07 gridline on the Nov21, 1918z AO27 pass. He may operate from this boundary on different passes throughout the weekend, but this is the only definite pass. Tyler will also be operating from EM14 beginning this Wednesday (24) through Friday the 26 brfor heading back home. Hopefully travel will go well, and everyone that needs these grids will get them. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Most Wanted Grid Map and a quick thanks
Hi Michael! The gridmaps on K8YSE's website are a good indicator of what grids are rare/not so rare on the birds. I would obviously not go based upon my gridmaps on there, but someone like K8YSE, KO4MA, WD9EWK and N5AFV who have been around awhile, if you see a common grid that has not been worked on their gridmaps, you can bet it is a rare grid on the birds. Here is the link just in case you don't have it: http://www.papays.com/sat/gridmaps/gridmaps.html 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Michael Elliott Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 11:31 PM To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Most Wanted Grid Map and a quick thanks Hello everyone, I have a sort of odd question which has been bouncing around in my mind. Back in the October issue of QST there was a map of the 6m grid squares that displayed a grid map with colored squares showing the most wanted to least wanted grids. I understand that the map was based on a survey of 6m users - but I was curious if there was anything similar for satellites? Also, I am sorry for the delay in sending this - but I wanted to thank Patrick, WD9EWK and Drew, KO4MA for the AO27 contacts this past Saturday. Our ARES group was helping with a county wide communications exercise assisting Emergency Services. During our late lunch we had a impromptu satellite demonstration. I had a hard time finding the satellite, but eventually made it. I mistakenly switched in to auto-mode in providing my grid information, we were actually located in EM85 instead of my home qth of EM95. My friend Mac, K3CLM tried to make it as well using his HT and Elk antenna. We had around 12 individuals watching the demo. Hopefully we will get more interested in operating the birds. Thanks again to Patrick and Drew. Michael, K4MOA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Log Book Recommendations
Jeremy, I downloaded the HRD (Ham Radio Deluxe) logbook, and I have been using it for about a month now. It is completely customizable, geared toward satellite users, and its FREE!!! You can download it here: http://www.ham-radio-deluxe.com/Downloads.aspx 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Jeremy Kiehner Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 3:09 PM To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Log Book Recommendations Hi all, Playing with some log book software I found online through DXZone and other sources. Nothing so far seems to be geared, or even suited to satellite work, meaning; They all have one frequency field, few have satellite as a propagation, few track grids and states worked, etc. What I'm hoping to find is a log book that's Satellite and Earth-Earth friendly that'll track VUCC, WAS, and misc other awards (even if I must add them and parameters myself) and that'll allow me a Tx and Rx frequency field along with Satellite prop and which bird worked and integration with LotW and eQSL would be nice. (I know, I may be asking a bit much H-I) Google is a bit over whelming and time consuming to sift through, download, trial, and ultimately uninstall each piece of software I find. So what do you all use? I'm open to suggestions as I'm sure this may help others who are curious. 73 de KB3DLP / FM19rw ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] V/U Satellite Operation Issue/Question
All, A Ham from Ireland asked me about some issues he was having with his base rig when working the V/U birds. Since I have have had limited experience using base rigs to work the birds, and I have had no experience with the SSB birds, I thought I would pose his question to some of the more experienced ops here. Here’s the issue he is having: 1.. His setup: TS-790a (full duplex rig) and Tonna F9FT 9/19 Yagi (This was the description of his equipment he gave me). 2.. Whenever he goes to transmit on the 2m uplink, the 440 receive frequency “drops out” and all he can hear is QRN. Once he lets off the PTT, receiving goes back to normal. He mentioned he did make a contact on a FM V/U bird, and received a 59 report. 3.. He has worked the U/V satellites, and everything works fine (he can hear himself on the downlink). 4.. He has double-checked all connections. If you have any idea pertaining to this issue, you can email me here or off list and I will pass it along to him. Thanks, Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: SAT VUCC #203, #204 #205
Great job Bob and Greg! 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Bob Herrell Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 6:15 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] SAT VUCC #203, #204 #205 Congrats to Zack, KD8KSN for Sat VUCC #204 and to Greg, KI4OTG for Sat VUCC #205. Good going guys. Thanks to all who helped with the grids for my VUCC. I received Sat VUCC #203. See ya on the birds. I am working toward The Robert W. Barbee Jr., W4AMI Satellite Operator Achievement Award 5000 Contact Award Level. Thanks for all your help. 73, Bob Herrell AJ5C EM36kg ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] VUCC #204!!
Hi Everyone! I just received VUCC #204 in the mail today, and I wanted to thank everyone for the grids and QSOs since I got on the birds last November. Special thanks to John – K8YSE, Jim – ND9M, Patrick – WD9EWK, Chris – KC0YBM, Michael – K4MOA, Doug – KD8CAO and Allen – N5AFV for the hard work they have put into their grid expeditions (I know I am forgetting someone, so please forgive me). Special thanks to all of the other stations that I have worked from their home QTH – each grid means a lot! 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] KD8KSN/p EN80/EM89 this Afternoon
I have made a last-minute decision to operate from the EN80/EM89 gridline this afternoon. I will be on the AO27 pass at 1946z and AO51 at 2040z. There is a very, very slight chance I will NOT be on AO27 at 1946z, but that is a very remote chance. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] K0BAM/p Next 3 Days
The below information came from Jim, K0BAM regarding his traveling plans the next few days The weather is nice, so I'm gonna do some wandering in the next few days. Today DM67 (11,000 ft) San Juan County, CO - I'll be on AO-27 @ 2015 UTC and AO-51 @ 2300 UTC Saturday DM57 (10,000 ft) at San Miguel and Deloris Counties CO - AO-27 @ 1946 UTC and 1926 UTC; AO-51 @ 2219 UTC and 2300 UTC Sunday DM58 (5,000 ft) Delta County, CO - AO-27 @ 2100 UTC; AO-51 @ 2317 UTC. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] K8YSE QSL Cards
Hi All, I wanted to publically thank John, K8YSE, for the incredible job during his Lake Superior grid expedition this past August. I received a very thick envelope in the mail today (always a good sign), and was EXTREMELY happy to find 19 new grids contained within the QSL cards! The cards where great with all the pictures, grids, location info, etc. What an incredible setup - WOW! Thank you again, John, for your hard work, and for activating so many of these grids and making them available to us ops! 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Sat Demo Yesterday
Hi all, I just wanted to say thanks for the QSOs on SO50 yesterday morning while as was at the CBF Amateur Radio Club. At the time we only had one member and a Sony video camera, but they both really enjoyed it. I tried the 1805z AO27 pass along with my foxhunt teammate, K8QY (I wanted him to get his first satellite QSO), but do to the large amount of stations on he was not able to be successful. The only station worked on that pass was WA4HFN/p with 20 seconds left on the timer. Videos of the SO50 pass and foxhunt will be on YouTube and my QRZ page in a few weeks. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Colorado QSL Cards Update
Hi All, I received the QSL cards from UX5UO Print in the mail today (10/8), and I will get them out to everyone over the next couple days. If you have sent a request, and you do not receive your QSL card(s) within 3-4 weeks, please email me and I will resend it. Also, if you would like a card but have not sent one in yet, please follow the instructions on my QRZ.com page. Thanks again for the contacts! 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: OSCAR-11 Report
Clive, Thank you for sending this out - this may answer something I was wondering about a few weeks ago I was out during a morning 1300-1400z HO68 pass about 3-4 weeks ago, and as I was doing the pass, I noticed the S-meter on my TRANSMIT HT was peaking at about S7 (I was using one HT to receive the 435.675 downlink, and the other for the 145.825 uplink). I turned the volume up on the transmit HT to see what it was, and I heard the EXACT same audio that you have on your webpage of Oscar-11's telemetry beacon on 145.826 (1 kHz off of the uplink for HO68). I am assuming that what I heard on my transmit HT was probably the Oscar-11 beacon - could anyone confirm that? 73, Zack KD8KSN EN80sd -- From: Clive Wallis cl...@g3cwv.co.uk Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 11:54 AM To: amsat amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] OSCAR-11 Report OSCAR-11 REPORT 30 September 2010 This report covers the period from 30 March to 30 September 2010. During this time the satellite was silent until it was heard by JA0CAW on 29 August. Since then, it was heard until 08 September and from 18 to 29 September. Excellent signals have been reported from stations located around the world, and good copy obtained from decoded telemetry frames. There has been a significant change since the previous period of activity which ended in March 2010. The on-board clock is now very stable. It's gained only three seconds in 30 days. This is comparable with its accuracy when the satellite was fully operational. During its first 21 years it gained approximately one minute per year. However, there is still an accumulated loss of 309 days, which has occurred during eclipses of the last few years.! The other change is that it's now transmitting during eclipses, although signals are weaker at those times. This indicates that there is still some capacity remaining in the battery. These two changes suggest that some part of the system may have recently failed 'open circuit' thus reducing the overall power drain of the system, and allowing more power to be available during eclipses. There was an unexplained current drain observed when analogue telemetry was last transmitted. This fault might have cleared. Interestingly, the status telemetry shows that the Digital Store Readout experiment has switched off, since the satellite was previously heard in February. The satellite appears to be operating for ten days on, followed by ten days off, so it should start transmitting again around 09 October. The Beacon frequencies are - VHF 145.826 MHz. AFSK FM ASCII Telemetry UHF 435.025 MHz. OFF S-band 2401.5 MHz. OFF Reception reports have been received from Bernard FY1LE, Roland DG1EBR, Mike DK3WN, Tetsu JA0CAW, Adam SQ8MFC, MM0DNX, Tony VK3KKP/G8HIM, Martin DC1MAR, John M0BIC, Etienne F1GRR and Carlos KD6GRF. Many thanks to everyone. Many reports have also been added to the live satellite status page, on the website set up by David KD5QGR and Bob WB4APR. This is a very convenient and easy to use facility, which shows the current status of all the amateur satellites. Strongly recommended for future reports! The URL is http://oscar.dcarr.org/index.php For the benefit of new listeners, here is a short history of OSCAR-11. It was lauched in 1984, providing telemetry and other digital services for amateur radio and educational users. During its many years of operation it survived long periods of eclipses and continuous full sunlight. In 2002 the satellite reverted to its default mode of operation, controlled by the watchdog timer. In 2005 all the analogue telemetry channels failed. Solar eclipses also started to cause the watchdog timer cycle to reset, which switched off the satellite for approximately 15 days. In 2008 solar eclipses became a permanent feature of every orbit, causing the satellite to switch off for about 15 days, probably after only one orbit of transmission. Thus the satellite was not expected to be heard again for any continuous period until 2019, when there will be some eclipse free periods. However, the satellite started transmissions unexpectedly in November 2008. These continued until March, when it was followed by silence until until the recent period of activity. OSCAR-11 transmits on 145.826 MHz., set receiver to NBFM. The satellite has a characteristic sound, rather like raspy slow morse code, sending di di dah dah dah dah dah dah dah sent over a period of five seconds. If you are receiving a very weak signal, switch the receiver to CW or SSB. You should hear several sidebands around the carrier frequency and should be able to hear the characteristic 'morse code like' sound on at least one sideband. Please note that you need a clean noise-free signal to decode the signals, and your receiver must be set to NBFM mode, for a decoder to work. If you need to know
[amsat-bb] Re: #200 VUCC
Congrats Sebastian! What a coincidence to get that number. I too am surprised at the lack of satellite VUCCs I am going to be submitting my application here very soon. 73! Zack KD8KSN -- From: Alan P. Biddle apbid...@united.net Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 2:04 PM To: 'Sebastian' w...@bellsouth.net; AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: #200 VUCC Sebastian, Congratulations! I recently spent a few days, off and on, copying my paper logs into electronic format. Reminded me of my spare time job years ago doing key punch work. Anyway, it was fun to see what was there. I need to ping a few people to finish up some awards, which I will do in the winter months. I uploaded to eQSL and LoTW my AO-10 and AO-13 contacts. I got exactly 2 hits out of several hundred. ;) Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Sebastian Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 12:57 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] #200 VUCC I guess that waiting around a couple of years or so to finally submit my cards for satellite VUCC paid off. I know there was some talk about this some time ago, as to who would get number 200. Well, the mailman came and that's the number on mine! Seems strange considering almost all the contacts on the FM birds are a grid exchange; guess many are either not collecting the 100 cards, or aren't submitting them. Having amateur satellites available for almost 40 years, and only 200 satellite VUCC awards, WOW. 73 de Sebastian, W4AS ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Jan 09 sat passes
My impression of the 'simulate' feature of Orbitron was that it would automatically retrieve the old keps. At least it never gave the the option of using the old. Maybe I imagined it better than it is. Could an Orbitron guru correct me? Zack KD8KSN -- From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF ni...@ngunn.net Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 11:15 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Jan 09 sat passes But did you use keps from that time period? Today's keps won't work. On 22-Sep-10 14:26, Zachary Beougher wrote: Frank, I simulated that time on Orbitron ( 06 January 2009, 20:20 UTC), and according to Orbitron, neither AO27 or VO52 were over your QTH at the time. I am sending you the screenshot of that particular time via a different email message. 73, Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: ISS keps
I had this same issue with Orbitron a couple weeks ago. I was getting my kep updates from celestrak.com, then I switched to stoff.pl and it is working fine. 73! Zack KD8KSN -- From: Larry Gerhardstein gerhardst...@montana.com Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 7:44 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS keps Is there a special or alternate keps for ISS? Today I listened to NA1SS and when Col. Doug reported a QTH of North Dakota, my SatPC32 was displaying them at about Indiana. Still was able to copy them over my 12 degree hill when SatPC32 was reporting them over the Atlantic coast line. I had just done an update. ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Wouxun KG-UVD1P Radio
Do you mean cross band repeater operating, or do you mean split frequency operation (xmit on 2m and listen on 440) to work the birds? The Wouxun does do split frequency operating, but it does not have the cross band repeater function. Zack KD8KSN -- From: mikehooles mikehoo...@btinternet.com Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 2:32 PM To: AMSAT AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Wouxun KG-UVD1P Radio Hi, Does anybody know whether the Wouxun dual bander can be configured for a cross band repeater. Alternatively, can someone point me in the right direction where I might find the information, Regards Mike G3LGR ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Wouxun KG-UVD1P Radio
I have heard guys working the birds using the Wouxun. The only thing I noticed was that the audio seemed a bit lower. Make sure it is in wide deviation. Just my two cents Zack KD8KSN -- From: Matt Patterson mattp...@1starnet.com Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 3:16 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Wouxun KG-UVD1P Radio These radios also aren't dual receive either. Once there is activity on 2m, 70cm gets muted and vice versa. I intend to use one as part of my V/S portable setup next week for AO-51. I'll use the Wouxun for the uplink and a old TH-79A for the downlink. 73 Matt W5LL On 9/21/2010 1:50 PM, Zachary Beougher wrote: Do you mean cross band repeater operating, or do you mean split frequency operation (xmit on 2m and listen on 440) to work the birds? The Wouxun does do split frequency operating, but it does not have the cross band repeater function. Zack KD8KSN -- From: mikehoolesmikehoo...@btinternet.com Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 2:32 PM To: AMSATAMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Wouxun KG-UVD1P Radio Hi, Does anybody know whether the Wouxun dual bander can be configured for a cross band repeater. Alternatively, can someone point me in the right direction where I might find the information, Regards Mike G3LGR ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] September Mini Gridexpedition
Hi All, First off I wanted to say thank you for all the QSOs during my mini gridexpedition to Colorado! I made 138 QSOs on 21 passes from 3 grids in Colorado and 3 in Kansas - EM08 (KS) mobile on the way out, DM78, DN70 and DN60 portable in Colorado and EM08, EM19 and EM29 mobile in Kansas on the way back. Hopefully I got some of you a couple new grids. I have already received several QSL requests, and I will respond to these as soon as I get the cards in. Unfortunately, the cards will probably not be in from UX5UO print for 4-5 weeks. I will try to send out an email when I have a better ETA. If you would like a QSL, please send your request to my address listed on QRZ.com. An SASE would also be appreciated to help defray postage costs. Operating conditions were very favorable for the most part of the trip. Interference from mountains was very minimal, and the weather was fantastic! I did not do much operating at the beginning of the trip, only the mobile operating in EM08. We arrived on Friday and spent the next couple nights at an RV resort south of Colorado Springs. On Saturday we ventured up to Pike's Peak (DM78), and I was able to operate one AO27 pass before we had to go down due to the thin air. My Mom overheard the interesting conclusions people were coming to as to what I was doing - He is a Ham Radio operator; He is with the Air Force Academy; He is talking to the world. I thought these were pretty good. The following day (Sunday) I was able to get on from DM78 for a second time on an early morning SO50 pass. It was nice to be able to work a few of the eastern stations along with K8YSE/p who was doing a satellite demo at the Findlay hamfest. Sunday afternoon we traveled up to Estes Park in the Rocky Mountain Park and setup camp for the night at a park campground. Operating became a little more consistent over the next few days from DN70 with 13 of the 21 passes being done from this grid. On Wednesday we took a little side trip down to Grandby on the southern side of the park to do a DN60 grid activation. I really wanted to do the DN70/60 boundary, but there was no suitable place to operate along Rt. 40. We ended up driving about a mile into DN60 before taking a gravel back road (and I mean back road) up into public land in the hills in search of a higher spot to operate. Just to give you an idea of how back road-ish it was, there were cow skeletons along the road. It was true cowboy country. Anyway, we found a spot about a mile up the road and got set up about 45 minutes before the AO27 pass at 1929z. This enabled me to get on the 1905z HO68 pass and work a few stations. Four contacts were made on HO68 with 21 on AO27. I hope that everyone that wanted this grid was able to get it. I wanted to stay longer, but we needed to get back across the mountains (which is a 2 hour trip) before dark. Operating continued from DN70 until we left on Friday. Friday evening I was able to get on AO27 from EM08, SO50 from EM19 and AO51 from EM29 (KS side). It was really fun to be able to work into the birds with a quarter wave mounted on the van roof. I could only hear between approximately 35-75 degrees which kept operating mobile short, but it was fun to make a few more QSOs using different equipment. Videos of the Pike's Peak operating and the DN60 grid activation have been uploaded to YouTube (look under KD8KSN), and to my QRZ page as well. The footage was not the best, but it gives you an idea of how high Pike's Peak is, and how remote the DN60 activation was. Pictures have also been uploaded to my QRZ page. Thanks again to everyone who supported me during this trip, and for all the contacts! I certainly hope to return to more rare grids in the future. 73! Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: KD8KSN/0 in DN60
Hi All! We just hit WiFi on the way back home As KC0ZHF said I was able to get on the HO68 pass about 15 min. before AO27. 4 contacts were made on HO68 with 21 on AO27 - Thanks for all the QSOs!!! Finding a place to operate became interesting, but we finally found a place out in the middle of nowhere. I have more to tell along with pics when I get back. 73! Zack KD8KSN/0 -- From: Rick - WA4NVM wa4...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 8:42 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org; John Papay j...@papays.com Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: KD8KSN/0 in DN60 Zack was working them like a contest! Great pass. KG4JR (KJ4TLB) will only be there from 12 Sept. thru 17 Sept according to QRZ.com I didn't hear him on the later AO-51 passes, but there were stations looking for him. Good luck all, Rick WA4NVM Zack was on from DN60 as promised. He worked 21 stations by my count, a very high number on a 7 minute pass. The recording is on my website: http://www.papays.com/sat/general.html Nice job Zack! KG4JR? also was on from Gitmo but didn't work anyone. 73, John K8YSE ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: ND9M on the air ???
ND9M was on AO27 yesterday afternoon from DN71 -- From: Rick - WA4NVM wa4...@comcast.net Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 11:29 AM To: Alvaro de Leon Romo xe...@hotmail.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ND9M on the air ??? Hi Al, Nothing heard from ND9M so far. 73, Rick WA4NVM Hi guys just back from work, was ND9M from DN73 this morning ? Thanks in advance Al XE2AT ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] KD8KSN/0 Update
Good morning from beautiful Colorado, I wanted to let everyone know that we made it into CO last evening and got settled in at the camp site after a L O N G trip from OH. I was able to get on SO50 once on the way out from EM08 while sitting at the gas pumps UNDER the pump roof (for lack of a better word). Thanks K0TWB, KB1RVT, K8YSE and WC7V for the QSOs - I was working half duplex with a 1/4 wave on the roof. We are on our way to Pike's Peak today (DM78), and should be up there between 1500z-2000z (approx). We will be in DN70 in a couple days, and there is also a very, very SLIGHT chance of a DN60 grid activation. We have heard that most pine trees have been cut down on that side of the park due to the pine beetle, so I am not even sure if we are planning on going over to that side. We had our fill of treeless land coming through Kansas yesterday =) 73! Zack KD8KSN/0 DM78mo ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] KD8KSN/0 In DN60
All, I have received several requests for DN60, so we have decided to make a special trip and work this grid. The good news is that I will put DN60 on the air, the bad news is that I will only be on one pass on either Wednesday or Thursday afternoon/evening. I will try to post details if we hit WiFi in the Rockies. I apologize that this is so vague. Thanks to all for the QSOs on AO27 this afternoon - I managed to get 13 QSOs through the QRM and popping noise I was getting on my received signal (??). I appreciate the other portable stations standing by and letting me make some contacts. 73! Zack KD8KSN/0 DM78mo ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: thanks to K8YSE for so many grids!
I'll third it! Thanks so much John for 15-17 new grids (I am not for sure on the # - my log is buried in my pack)! I hope your trip was a success, and I can't wait to see details once I get back! 73! Zack KD8KSN EN80sd -- From: Rick - WA4NVM wa4...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:25 PM To: amsat...@wd9ewk.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: thanks to K8YSE for so many grids! Hey John, I'll second that! Five weeks ago yesterday.. what a camping trip. Ohio wanted you back for a few months. Florida is calling soon. Thanks for all the new girds. We can't wait to see some pictures. 73, Rick WA4NVM Hi! Now that John K8YSE is back home after a month or so on the road, it's time to say THANK YOU Thanks for all the grids, so many that may not have been on the air in many years - if ever. In looking through my log, preparing to send my QSL request to K8YSE, I logged QSOs with K8YSE and K8YSE/VE3 in a total of 22 different grids. All but 2 of those are new grids for my satellite log. If all of this matches up with John's log, this will probably be the motivation to finally write out a satellite VUCC application. Whenever you settle down at home, John, I'm sure there would be interest in hearing about your many thousands of miles motoring around Lake Superior and those very remote places in northwestern Ontario. Thanks again for all your work on the road! 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] KD8KSN/0 in Colorado Soon
All: Beginning this Thursday (9th) through the 18th, me and my family will be going to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for our annual vacation. The primary focus of this trip will be to enjoy the scenery of the Rocky Mountain Park with a secondary focus on satellite operating. Satellites that will be operated include AO27, AO51, SO50 and HO68 if it is in FM that week. We will likely be in DN60/70, DM78/79, and possibly DM68/69 in Colorado (I know these grids are not unheard of, but hopefully they will be new-er to some of you guys), along with other possible grids on the trip out and back through IN, IL, MO and KS if I can get a mobile setup going (which is highly unlikely). I also plan to do at least 1-2 passes from atop Pike's Peak (DM78) during one of the first few days of the trip. It is hard to say at this point how frequently I will be on I would like to be on at least one pass per day that will have a good coverage of the US, but it will all depend on if I can get to s! uitable place to operate, weather, if I am not surrounded by 10,000 ft. peaks, etc. Worst case is I am on 1 pass during the trip, best case is I am on a lot more - we will have to wait and see. This will be my first somewhat major portable satellite operating, so please bare with me. =) Please watch my QRZ page for photos after the trip. QSL Information for Colorado Trip: If you would like a QSL, please wait until the trip is over and send one card with the contact(s) listed along with a SASE. Also, please put on the QSL the grid(s) that you worked me in. I will respond to all requests as soon as I have the cards ready. Watch my QRZ page for additional details. 73! Zack KD8KSN EN80sd ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: GPS for dx-expedition
What is this 'GPSMAP76S'??? If I am understanding correctly, it plots grids on the GPS screen? If so, is this software or a separate GPS receiver? I have a Garmin Venture HC, would it be applicable to it? It would be a lot easier to look down and see what grid you are in on the display rather than calculate it using lat/lon. 73, Zack KD8KSN -- From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) amsat...@wd9ewk.net Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 1:33 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: GPS for dx-expedition Hi Rick! The number of satellites isn’t the main factor in accuracy, it’s the sat geometry. A position fix with 4 birds spaced evenly and at a higher altitude will give a better position than 8 birds near the horizon bunched around the same area of the sky. I understand that. I was only stating that about the VX-8GR as a reason why I don't use that device for establishing my location when working on grid boundaries etc. When I drove out to the DM23/DM24 grid boundary a couple of weekends ago, I was able to easily get the VX-8GR and GPSMAP 76S to line up on the grid boundary line (34 degrees North). In fact, my VX-8GR was chirping away with APRS data on the boundary as I was taking the photos with the GPSMAP 76S sitting with my radios for the VUCC documentation (and the QSL cards). I also have a photo or two of the VX-8GR with 34 degrees North on its display, as additional proof I was out there. That being said, once SA was turned off in 2000, I’ve rarely had a position error greater than 20 feet, even with my older Garmin II+. My HCx, easily get under 10’ most times. You're right again. It should be easy to get that 20-foot accuracy, and this is stated in the VUCC rules. If the GPS is in good working order, and you're not concerned about having all the latest bells and whistles, an older GPS is certainly capable of meeting the VUCC documentation requirements. My GPSMAP 76S is 7 years old, and I don't have any need to replace it. Its firmware has been updated to the final version released by Garmin before it was discontinued, and the only thing I have to do with it is periodically replace the 2 AA batteries that power it. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: GPS for dx-expedition
All, Thank you for the responses to my email this morning. Thanks to Nick (KB1RVT) for doing a little bit of legwork and discovering that the Venture HC has the Maidenhead display! Yay!!! It was one of those things I needed, I had, but never to the time to investigate it. 73! Zack KD8KSN EN80sd -- From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) amsat...@wd9ewk.net Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 10:22 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: GPS for dx-expedition Hi Zack! What is this 'GPSMAP76S'??? If I am understanding correctly, it plots grids on the GPS screen? If so, is this software or a separate GPS receiver? I have a Garmin Venture HC, would it be applicable to it? It would be a lot easier to look down and see what grid you are in on the display rather than calculate it using lat/lon. The Garmin GPSMAP 76S is a discontinued GPS receiver: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=183 I can make its main display show either my latitude/longitude or a grid locator. No need to convert latitude/longitude to grids or vice versa. Many Garmin GPS units, and some from other manufacturers, have this functionality. In a quick scan of the PDF manual for your Venture HC GPS, the word Maidenhead - the fornal name of the grid-locator system - did not appear. It doesn't look like you can make your GPS display the grid locators directly. It does have a screen where it shows the latitude/longitude and accuracy figure, so it could be used if you took the pictures to document your location on a grid boundary or 4-grid intersection. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
