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I'd appreciate any info on who repairs Landwehr preamps (VHF and UHF). Resurrecting mine from 1990 and they are both dead. They have what I recall to be the classic symptom of a blown GasFET, when you apply power you get about 30dB of loss. Jim WD0E j...@coloradosatellite.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
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Jim, Check with Radio Dan: http://www.radiodan.com/ted_stuff/landwehr.htm The schematics can be downloaded at the bottom of the page. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Jim White Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 10:22 AM To: AMSAT-BB Subject: [amsat-bb] (no subject) I'd appreciate any info on who repairs Landwehr preamps (VHF and UHF). Resurrecting mine from 1990 and they are both dead. They have what I recall to be the classic symptom of a blown GasFET, when you apply power you get about 30dB of loss. Jim WD0E j...@coloradosatellite.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
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Landwehr uhf preamp model N GAS 435 MA the on line schematic shows tuned input only. This unit has both tuned input and tuned output. Does anyone have a schematic for this model? Thanks to all who reply Jeff WB8RJY___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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HamTV Bulletin #13 April 14, 2014 Ham Video Commissioning completed The final Ham Video Commissioning Pass was performed flawlessly Sunday April 13 at 18.23 UTC. ISS Commander Koichi Wakata operated OR4ISS while ground stations G4KLB, F6DZP, IK1SLD and KI (Livorno) received the signals and streamed the video over the BATC server. The DATV signal was received for about 6 minutes. Commander Wakata congratulated ARISS for this achievement and answered a series of questions, prepared in the manner of a school contact. He also proceeded to a microgravity experiment. The recorded video of this historical transmission is available at: http://www.vivadatv.org/viewtopic.php?f=66t=317http://www.vivadatv.org/viewtopic.php?f=66t=317 and also on YouTube http://youtu.be/EpFzbKvK1pkhttp://youtu.be/EpFzbKvK1pk Congratulations to the Ham Video team for this outstanding performance. Next step should be a video enhanced ARISS school contact. We will keep you informed on any progress. 73, Gaston Bertels, ON4WF ARISS Europe chairman ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Hi Joe, the link below is for a coax calculator. its self discribatory, it will let you see the difference the various coax's have agains each other vs freq. The hight you go in Freq, the lossier the cables are. Two good barometers are to run comparisons on 2m and 400 mhz. ie. 144, and 432 Mhz, 100ft runs leave the 100 watt input the same and watch the watts out !. that will give you a really good idea of cable loss. now you can see why I recommended some RG213 over the RG58 you're running now. you are losing over 50% of your power to the cable loss. that's way to costly for operation performance. We all cut corners but there are some things not to cut and running a good not necessarily the best feed lines out there is a good thing to get in the habit of. and a good cable will last you your lifetime almost. Ok have fun with the calculator. de Ellis WA1RKS http://www.saarsham.net/coax.html ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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D Star Amsat users net tonight at 01;00 UTC on REF 60 B Hope to see you there with news about grid trips new operators and things you may want to sell or buy Satellite news ? https://sites.google.com/site/memphisdstar/d-satellite-amsat-net Damon WA4HFN em55 Memphis, TN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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HI All who want to go to HEO Please watch video belowit is a 3 minute video. If this resonates please pass it on and comment on the list 73 nick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DIxnO3CGrY Thanks nick ARS K5QXJ EM30xa 30.1N 92.1W Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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http://www.spacesafetymagazine.com/2013/07/10/proton-launch-failure-update-culprit/ 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Subject: Was, Is there anyway to get a linear transponder on the ISS?
El 03/06/13 07:00, M5AKA escribió: --- On Mon, 3/6/13, K5VOUk5v...@verizon.net wrote: Possibly because when it is made available, the duty cycle rises to near 100% and the unit consumes too much power from the ISS power budget. Hi, I'm baffled as to why you mention the ISS power budget. Do you have any references, ARISS or elsewhere, to confirm that the ISS power budget has ever been raised as an issue ? The one thing the ISS appears to have in abundance is Solar Power. The equipment to be installed on the ISS for the HAM-TV project will consume far more power than the Kenwood TM-D700 ever did. The KuPS power supply that was built to power the HAM-TV transmitter was designed to supply power to up to three separate payloads. 73 Trevor M5AKA The issue of the Kenwood radio being power hungry in this thread is my fault... I remember to read a info related to this in some place time ago, but now I can't point you to a reliable source, maybe I'm remembering a comment in a forum post elsewhere and this (wrong) idea stick to my mind... Sorry to all about that. 73 de CO7WT ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Subject: Was, Is there anyway to get a linear transponder on the ISS?
Keep in mind that there are many great folks working behind the scenes on their own time to make things work. ARISS members and the ARISS board are a great example of dedicated folks working on our behalf. Things happen in due time. You can always contact your ARISS rep for your region and get updates. 73, Stefan, VE4NSA On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 6:58 PM, Ing. Pavel Milanes Costa co...@frcuba.co.cu wrote: El 03/06/13 07:00, M5AKA escribió: --- On Mon, 3/6/13, K5VOUk5v...@verizon.net wrote: Possibly because when it is made available, the duty cycle rises to near 100% and the unit consumes too much power from the ISS power budget. Hi, I'm baffled as to why you mention the ISS power budget. Do you have any references, ARISS or elsewhere, to confirm that the ISS power budget has ever been raised as an issue ? The one thing the ISS appears to have in abundance is Solar Power. The equipment to be installed on the ISS for the HAM-TV project will consume far more power than the Kenwood TM-D700 ever did. The KuPS power supply that was built to power the HAM-TV transmitter was designed to supply power to up to three separate payloads. 73 Trevor M5AKA The issue of the Kenwood radio being power hungry in this thread is my fault... I remember to read a info related to this in some place time ago, but now I can't point you to a reliable source, maybe I'm remembering a comment in a forum post elsewhere and this (wrong) idea stick to my mind... Sorry to all about that. 73 de CO7WT __**_ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/**listinfo/amsat-bbhttp://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: Subject: Was, Is there anyway to get a linear transponder on the ISS?
Notwithstanding the difficulties and complexities of getting something up to and installed on the ISS, why would we want to put an obsolete radio up there anyway? Seems to me that a TM-D710 would be a much better replacement for the D700. For one thing, it has a built in cooling fan which should take care of the cooling concerns. It's obviously not a linear transponder, but then most hams don't have the equipment to use one anyway while most of us have VHF and UHF FM equipment. Coupled with a laptop, it could be used for WL2K comms, APRS and straight up packet in addition to plain old voice comms. Jeff Moore -- KE7ACY On 6/2/2013 6:23 PM, K5VOU wrote: Thanks for all the input regarding the FM 'repeater' on the ISS. Further research into the issues has enlightened me on the machinations of getting things done on the ISS and the complicated processes of working with such varied national interests. It is obviously way above my pay grade and with these comments I sadly end the quest with a feeling of not going anywhere. The Kenwood TM-D700 portion of the Phase 2 Hardware system is apparently overheating. Possibly because of a lack of airflow over the heat sinks. Possibly because when it is made available, the duty cycle rises to near 100% and the unit consumes too much power from the ISS power budget. Since the other parts of the Phase 2 system are fulfilling the needs of the ISS and NASA agenda, there are no resources available to correct the problems with the TM-D700. Indeed, replacing it with a linear transponder of equal bandwidth and much reduced power consumption may be a much better solution but there do not appear to be any benefits to the ARISS program to drive the solution. There was a mention in the paper produced circa 2002-3 of a third phase of the ARISS hardware system to be mounted outside but no mention of such a program since then has been located. Should others want to pursue a program of getting a linear transponder mounted on the outside of the ISS, I wish you luck and refer you to the document; Amateur Radio on the International Space Station - Phase 2 Hardware System by Frank H. Bauer, KA3HDO, Lou McFadin, W5DID, Bob Bruniga, WB4APR, and Hiroto Watarikawa. Sergej Samburov, RV3DR was also listed but this call sign now returns as belonging to Energia in Russia. The document was found at http://www.ariss-eu.org/phase_2_document.pdf on the internet. Frank is a new Amsat VP in this area, Bob is a participant in this list and Lou is still around too I think. Maybe one or all of them can help. 73, Tom K5VOU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Subject: Was, Is there anyway to get a linear transponder on the ISS?
--- On Mon, 3/6/13, K5VOU k5v...@verizon.net wrote: Possibly because when it is made available, the duty cycle rises to near 100% and the unit consumes too much power from the ISS power budget. Hi, I'm baffled as to why you mention the ISS power budget. Do you have any references, ARISS or elsewhere, to confirm that the ISS power budget has ever been raised as an issue ? The one thing the ISS appears to have in abundance is Solar Power. The equipment to be installed on the ISS for the HAM-TV project will consume far more power than the Kenwood TM-D700 ever did. The KuPS power supply that was built to power the HAM-TV transmitter was designed to supply power to up to three separate payloads. 73 Trevor M5AKA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Subject: Was, Is there anyway to get a linear transponder on the ISS?
The ARISS minutes for August 21, 2012 record that a new Kenwood TM-D710 has been upmassed to the ISS for use with Russian SSTV experiments, see http://ariss.rac.ca/arisstel2012-08-21.htm 73 Trevor M5AKA --- On Mon, 3/6/13, M5AKA m5...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org, k5...@amsat.org Date: Monday, 3 June, 2013, 12:00 --- On Mon, 3/6/13, K5VOU k5v...@verizon.net wrote: Possibly because when it is made available, the duty cycle rises to near 100% and the unit consumes too much power from the ISS power budget. Hi, I'm baffled as to why you mention the ISS power budget. Do you have any references, ARISS or elsewhere, to confirm that the ISS power budget has ever been raised as an issue ? The one thing the ISS appears to have in abundance is Solar Power. The equipment to be installed on the ISS for the HAM-TV project will consume far more power than the Kenwood TM-D700 ever did. The KuPS power supply that was built to power the HAM-TV transmitter was designed to supply power to up to three separate payloads. 73 Trevor M5AKA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Subject: Is there anyway to get the transponder on the ISS working again ?
On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 09:08:24PM -0500, K5VOU wrote: b.) it is not functioning properly or I believe it overheats c.) NASA does not want it functioning as an open repeater. Why can't they set it to only open on valid CTCSS? -- Gordonjcp 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
[amsat-bb] Re: Subject: Is there anyway to get the transponder on the ISS working again ?
--- On Fri, 31/5/13, K5VOU k5v...@verizon.net wrote: 1.) There is already a transponder on the ISS albeit an FM U/V one. 2.) It is not in use because it is either: a.) a 'power hog' or b.) it is not functioning properly or c.) NASA does not want it functioning as an open repeater. The answer must be d.) doesn't work at all. As has previously been mentioned the Kenwood TM-D700 which had the capability of acting as a 437/145 MHz FM repeater ceased functioning - it does work any more, it couldn't even manage to do short 8 minute school contacts. I am not aware than the Ericsson handhelds have any repeater capability so until the new D700 can be commissioned there is nothing that can act as an FM repeater. BTW someone kindly sent me this link to details of the Service Module antennas, Thanks http://knts.tsniimash.ru/shadow/en/FAQ.aspx 73 Trevor M5AKA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Hello everyone. Just a quick note to anyone operating SO-50. I am extending my apologies in advance for my operating practices. I realize after listening to my videos that sometimes I May be talking over people unintentionally. I am new at this, and hopefully learning from my mistakes. SO-50 is so busy that sometimes I am not sure when a QSO has begun or ended, and working with my HT and Arrow antenna sometimes get confusing at times. Again, my apologies to everyone and hope to catch you on the satellite. Best 73...Frank KB2CWN EL88qL Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE exclusively from Sprint ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Hello everyone. I am very new at this and I am trying to find as much info as I can. Does anyone know the status of AO-27? I can not find anywhere whether its operating as an FM satellite? I just received my new Arrow II antenna, and hope to meet you guys on the FM sats! Best 73KB2CWN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Wow, you guys have been great, and thanks for all the replies! Although I have had my ticket for over 27 years, satellites are new to me, and your advise and help is greatly appreciated! Sorry to hear AO-27 isn't working, and that SO-50 is the only FM satellite that's operational at the moment. Looks like I decided to get into this aspect of the hobby a little late, and missed out on the other decayed satellites, and all the great contacts to Col. Wheelock back when he was on the ISS. I hope the near future will bring back into space some new FM satellites, and I will look into the SSB Satellites soon. At the moment, I don't have a all mode VHF/UHF rig, but maybe in the near future I'll be able to obtain one so I can expand my horizons even further with out hobby.Best 73 to all and again, thanks for being so inviting and helpful!FrankKB2CWNEL88QLFlorida ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Thanks Tom, you described it correct. Just like an HF DX pileup, but fun nonetheless. I will one day get an all mode VHF/UHF transceiver to get on the other satellites, but also need a different antenna setup unless I run QRP. Any input on running a Yaesu FT 817nd or an 857d on the SSB satellites? I can use the Arrow only with low power because of the duplexer unless I get a different duplexer that can handle more power or do without it completely. Really don't want to put up an extravagant satellite antenna system on the property right now. Maybe in a few years after retirement. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Wow Patrick, Thanks for all the great advise! I will surely check out your youtube videos. For the years I have been a ham, I only did HF and of course VHF/UHF FM. I never ventured beyond that level. I just recently got active on 6 meters and purchased a used IC706 and a Diamond 2 elem yagi for 6. My mistake, I should have got a IC706 MKII, so I would have had 440 capability also.. Live and learn! But really appreciate the advise and I am really looking forward to venture out with this!Best 73KB2CWNFlorida ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Has anyone configured SatPC32 to control a Icom R8500 W/CIV? Radio works fine with SpectraVue. TNX for any help Charlie K3VDB ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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hi! http://www.adtpservices.com/components/com_content/mainx.php?blq3y=1wg Mike Forsythe ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Hi All I have just returned from the AMSAT conference in Orlando FL one of the European is no longer flying the Clyde Space batteries because of performance issues. I would like to know the group thoughts on their batteries and lithium batteries in general. The AMSAT team is warning us about charging batteries below 0 deg c. In talking to many teams on ElaNa 4 there does seem too much concern about charging batteries cold. Please let us know your thoughts. If you desire we will not publish your responses. Thanks nick ARS K5QXJ EM30xa 30.1N 92.1W Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Can anybody if AO-27 is operational. I'm new to this and haven't heard anything. Just wondering if I'm doing something wrong. Thanks Ron AF7H ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Thanks to all of you that have answered my question. Got lots of great sites and ideas. Tnx agn.73'sRon AF7H ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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http://www.onorbit.com/node/4836 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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X1.1 Class solar flare at 2308 7/6/12 per Spaceweather.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
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http://www.joshevans.org/photos/zp-core/zp-extensions/tiny_mce/plugins/ajaxfilemanager/inc/flgpr.html ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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well, i just found this under the user service agreement= 9) Determine your own precedence based on your current communications requirements for each pass. In general, all use is routine except for special circumstances. Typical Special usage is for demonstra- tions, and long term events. Priority usage may be for VIP demos or special one-time events. Use good judgment, being fair to all other usrs. To alert other users to your precedence/priority, Set your period and position comment as follows: STN CLASSPRECEDENCE PERIOD ICON POSITION COMMENT --- -- -- - Mobile/HTEmergency .2 min anyEMERGENCY Priority .5 min anyPRIORITY Special 1 min anySpecial Routine 2 min anyOff-duty,Enroute,...,etc Termnl Pkt* ALL X * 2 N/AShort BText Base StnsALL X * 2 House Off-Duty GPS Traker ALL X * 2 GPSxyz N/A so, i guess routine notification status will work. (enroute, etc)i could never get thru no-44 until i changed to SPECIAL forsome reason. k f zero g ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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By popular request (!) you can see the Russian geostationary satellite locator at: http://sites.google.com/site/andythomasorg/Home/russian-geostationary or go to www.andythomas.org then from the Home page take the sub page link at the bottom. 73 de andy g0sfj ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Return Mail to wa1...@yahoo.com Hell! Yudson!!! Nobarc's flea has been rescheduled for the 25th not this sunday but next. Do you want to go with Carli and I.? We are going over to Pittsfield to pick up Chris and then head out to the VFW on housatonic st in Dalton. for the flea. The Drawing for the prizes is 11am. so if you want to get a ticket and be there for the drawing thats the time!. you can jot down your answer here. just click on reply, then type in your reply.hit send. Ok be talkin to ya. de jr. Carli ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Hi AMSATERS The kids at Paul Breaux Middle School in Lafayette, La are forming a school radio club. Their first meeting will be at 10:20 AM CDT Thursday September 15th. If you could tune in on EchoLink node 370324 (the 146.82 W5DDL repeater) at 10:30 for a quick demo it would be helpful. The younger you are the more the kids will identify with you, but old guys like myself it is O.K. If you can meet us on the air pleas reply to this email. Thanks nick Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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I can see where a bbs mailbox would be of help during an emergency . That way a complete message could be passed . Jerry WB5LHD ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Subject: Re: Verticals Such on SSB Birds
I too am always looking for ideas as I get older and know downsizing is sooner rather than later forcing me to move and shed my M2 rotatable pair. I've been slowly working on building double Moxon's for 440 and 2 meters both using #6 copper wire and trying to measure very carefully. Another list serve participant suggested I tried these as they have worked well for him and better than other stationary antennas he has tried. Next up for me when I have time is to try your Quadrifilars and I have another article or two on construction suggestions. My one big question is how did you get the #6 wire to solder? I use a gun and inevitably the joint breaks. What's your secret? Torch? I use a torch with a large solder tip attached to it, es the torch heats the tipIf you are very careful not to oxidize the joint, just the torch will work. 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguim...@san.rr.com Disagree: I learn Pulling for P3E... ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Subject: Re: Verticals Such on SSB Birds
Sand it to shiny copper and lay on some paste flux. Even then, you'll need a lot of heat. Make sure the solder flows on, and not just globs on. I have not built a Moxon but I have dealt with soldering heavy wire. Let us know how they work out for you, after they're up. Bill N5AB On Apr 16, 2011, at 10:39 AM, Richard Lawn wrote: I too am always looking for ideas as I get older and know downsizing is sooner rather than later forcing me to move and shed my M2 rotatable pair. I've been slowly working on building double Moxon's for 440 and 2 meters both using #6 copper wire and trying to measure very carefully. Another list serve participant suggested I tried these as they have worked well for him and better than other stationary antennas he has tried. Next up for me when I have time is to try your Quadrifilars and I have another article or two on construction suggestions. My one big question is how did you get the #6 wire to solder? I use a gun and inevitably the joint breaks. What's your secret? Torch? Rick W2JAZ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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
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Hi Gould, Many thanks for the additional info. It'll be helpful to those waiting for the transmission(s). Will pass the word here in Florida. 73, Carl Zelich, AA4MI, _aa4mi@arrl.net_ (mailto:aa...@arrl.net) AMSAT Member 36366, _AMSAT_ (http://www.amsat.org/) - The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation _QRZ AA4MI_ (http://www.qrz.com/db/aa4mi) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Hello All Before I start I am not cheap just frugal Want to make my antenna polarization selectable with relays LHCP or RHCP For both UHF and VHF I really don't want to buy a commercial ones Does anyone know what type or where I can purchase theses types of relays I would like to have them rated for aprox 50w for UHF and VHF 12vdc coil would be nice,I plan on energizing them with a separate power supply Thanks to all who read and respond to this Howard VE4ISP ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Friends, Unbeknown to me, my computer was compromised with a Trojan. I have now run a complete scan for viruses and Trojans. The computer is now clean. I apologise for any inconvenience caused - even though it really isn't my fault. I have *Always* had a recommended antivirus program installed. I now have Spybot installed permantently as well. It *DID* show and delete the problem. Again, my apologies for any inconvenience. 73 John. la2...@amsat.org ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Cori and I will be on the DN74 / DN75 grid line for the AO27 pass that switches to VOX at about 18/1947Z. This is another line that doesn't quite fall exactly on the state line. In this case, the grid line at 45N appears to be about 50 feet inside the Wyoming line so contacts will count only for that state. (WC7V has Montana pretty well represented anyway.) The HO68 sked starting tomorrow hasn't been published yet, so I'll try to be on from DN74 on VO52 during its 18/1619Z pass as we head for the line. We'll head for DN64 and DN63 after the AO27 pass following the 1947Z pass. 73 for now, Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC Gillette WY / Campbell Co. / DN74 ___ 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
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I bought two from Yaesu last year. I ordered them for the Yaesu G5500 rotator. I believe they were about $13.00 US dollars each plus shipping. Dave, W0DF ___ 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
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OK what call is correct K8E or K8EEN AO51 p...@22:16appx WA4HFN ___ 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
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Bob,with the AG25 preamp on I see s5/6. I do get the audio at a higher level ,it seems to me,. Just added to AO-51 the L/u to my doppler for satpac32 FM/FM to add for cross mode do I have to add a separate line or add to the info on the FM/FM string. If anyone can figure out what my ? is pls let me know what has to be done. ThanksJack WA1ZDV ___ 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
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I came upon an interesting comment about batteries at the web blog of Cosmonaut Maxim Suarev which is in English at Russia Today: http://rt.com/About_Us/Blogs/orbital-log/2010-02-09.html The blog was from someone working on a Peruvian cubesat called CHASQUI-1. The specific question is: Lizeth Bodero 10 February, 2010, 14:24 hi!! I'm a science student and here in my University we are building a nanosatellite named Chasqui. We hope to launch it this year but there's a problem with the batteries since we wanted to use lithium polymer batteries and we don't know if those are allowed by the Russian Federal Spacial Agency. Do you have any suggestion about that? thank you so much Someone on the group might have the answer? Looks like they have already identified a launch vehicle... There are wiki entries and a web page for CHASQUI-1, although the onboard comms system isn't described here is a description of the ground station: http://www.chasqui.uni.edu.pe/html/eng/ground-station.html Frequency bands: VHF (144 - 146 MHz.) and UHF (435 - 438 MHz.) Operating Mode: Half duplex Transmitting power: 50 W. Modulation: AFSK Link Speed Downlink: 1200 bps. and 9600 bps. Link speed increase: Between 1200 bps. and 9600 bps. 73 de andy g0sfj ___ 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
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Hi ALL Take a look at this prototype of deployable on a 3u cube nick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0ldSWgOEjU ___ 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
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Tune into Fox now for a runaway balloon situation. A child is reported inside. Dave Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ___ 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
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It looks like I have a copy of VR-85. Please let me know if you need a copy. I'll have to fire up the C-128. I need to check it out anyway. Mike (K9QHO) ___ 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
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Hello Is there anyone out there using WXTrack for radio and rotor control thanx Howard VE4ISP ___ 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
