[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Weather
I thought it was mandatory to have at least one rain storm at each Dayton HamVention ... Sure seems like it ... (grin) Clint K6LCS ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Weather
Last time I went it SNOWED!!! Joe wb9sbd Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com On 5/14/2014 3:34 PM, Clint Bradford wrote: I thought it was mandatory to have at least one rain storm at each Dayton HamVention ... Sure seems like it ... (grin) Clint K6LCS ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton
Hi Jim! I'm also starting to get my things together for the Dayton Fest. I think hands down AMSAT has the best demo there. You can see and hear guys actually work the birds, see the setup and ask questions. Hope to see you there! Mike/N8GBU. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Hotel Rooms
This is sad news. I did not know Dee, being a relative newcomer to the AMSAT community, but his posts here were always informative and it is obvious he was well liked and respected. He always seemed to be the voice of reason when the flames started to get too hot. A big loss to the Community. My sympathies to his family friends. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Martha Sent: Monday, 09 April, 2012 11:29 To: AMSAT BB; Board of Directors Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Hotel Rooms The cutoff date to book a room with the AMSAT group is April 20th. The hotel is the Country Inn and the cost of the room (with 2 Queen Beds) is $99. If you are interested in staying with us at Dayton, please call me at 301-589-6062. -- 73- Martha ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Hamvention
James, Great to hear you are coming! Dayton is always a blast, and we can always use more booth bunnies. It is a great opportunity to put faces to calls, and see what is going on. There is a note in ANS about how to sign up: ** * Volunteers are needed to help at the AMSAT booth at Dayton. Gould * * WA4SXM, is looking for volunteers to help man the AMSAT booth dur- * * ing the 2012 Hamvention. People are needed all 3 days for 2 hour * * shifts. Please send the days and times you are available to help * * as well as how many shifts you are willing to work via e-mail to * * wa4sxm at amsat.org. * * Monitor http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/hamvention/2012/Dayton.php * * for the latest AMSAT at Dayton news and developments * ** Gould takes all the volunteer inputs, and then comes up with a nice schedule and guide. See you at Dayton. Be certain to bring a good pair of shoes. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of James Luhn Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2012 10:05 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Hamvention I am planning to attend the Dayton Hamfest. I have my Hamfest tickets, airline tickets, payed for the banquet, and I have sent Martha my credit card number for a room. I will be attending all three days and would like to volunteer in the AMSAT booth. Did I miss a signup sheet for volunteering or has one not been started? I am excited as this is my first time to visit Dayton. 73, -james W5AOO ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Hamvention
Thank you to everyone who responded to my Dayton request. My next step in my Dayton adventure will be to get on the list. I am a new kid on the block with regards to satellites. For 50 years I kept thinking that it was impossible for me to work through a satellite. One day I got up enough nerve to try. OMG, talk about excited. My first contact through AO-51 (R.I.P.) was better than my first novice contact in 1961 when I was 11 years old. I have good shoes but I'm afraid I will need a scooter due to some serious nerve issues. HA, HA, reserved that too. I am dressed up (official AMSAT shirt and name badge too) and ready to go. 73, -james W5AOO On 4/6/2012 3:12 AM, Alan P. Biddle wrote: James, Great to hear you are coming! Dayton is always a blast, and we can always use more booth bunnies. It is a great opportunity to put faces to calls, and see what is going on. There is a note in ANS about how to sign up: ** * Volunteers are needed to help at the AMSAT booth at Dayton. Gould * * WA4SXM, is looking for volunteers to help man the AMSAT booth dur- * * ing the 2012 Hamvention. People are needed all 3 days for 2 hour * * shifts. Please send the days and times you are available to help * * as well as how many shifts you are willing to work via e-mail to * * wa4sxm at amsat.org. * * Monitor http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/hamvention/2012/Dayton.php * * for the latest AMSAT at Dayton news and developments * ** Gould takes all the volunteer inputs, and then comes up with a nice schedule and guide. See you at Dayton. Be certain to bring a good pair of shoes. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of James Luhn Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2012 10:05 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Hamvention I am planning to attend the Dayton Hamfest. I have my Hamfest tickets, airline tickets, payed for the banquet, and I have sent Martha my credit card number for a room. I will be attending all three days and would like to volunteer in the AMSAT booth. Did I miss a signup sheet for volunteering or has one not been started? I am excited as this is my first time to visit Dayton. 73, -james W5AOO ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton
Richard, did CAMSAT have anything realistic to say about HO-68 ? Yes, Alan Kung, BA1DU and CEO of CAMSAT was one of the speakers at the AMSAT Forum. He reported that HO-68 is suffering from a bad relay or relay driver that is used to switch from the beacon to the transponder. The likelihood of recovery is low, but not zero. As my schedule permits, I plan to post Alan's very informative presentation on the AMSAT web site. Watch for an announcement from ANS (the AMSAT News Service). Here is the explanation from Alan's slide. Since I have a copy of his presentation, these are exact quotes, not my interpretation: -- The current situation is the transponders will be difficult to switch the RF PA from beacon mode to transponder mode -- The RF relay or its drive circuit is failing, it is a stick relay. Probability of success of switch is probably a few tenth -- On the other hand, up to now the both solar and lithium-ion batteries are in very nice condition -- The exhibitions of the thermal-control, onboard flight computer and TTC are also excellent. any new satellite radios announced by anyone ? None that I saw or heard about. I'll settle for ANY new radios announced by anyone ? Elecraft showed their KX3. I'll have to let others give you the details. 73, Steve N9IP -- ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton
Steve, Thank you very much for the first clear explanation on HO-68 that I have heard. It was my favorite bird, and while it is sad to learn the chance of recovery is low, it is good to know what's really going on. Thanks again, Richard - Original Message - From: Stephen E. Belter s...@wintek.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Cc: Richard John K7MDH k7...@arrl.net Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 8:00 AM Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Richard, did CAMSAT have anything realistic to say about HO-68 ? Yes, Alan Kung, BA1DU and CEO of CAMSAT was one of the speakers at the AMSAT Forum. He reported that HO-68 is suffering from a bad relay or relay driver that is used to switch from the beacon to the transponder. The likelihood of recovery is low, but not zero. As my schedule permits, I plan to post Alan's very informative presentation on the AMSAT web site. Watch for an announcement from ANS (the AMSAT News Service). Here is the explanation from Alan's slide. Since I have a copy of his presentation, these are exact quotes, not my interpretation: -- The current situation is the transponders will be difficult to switch the RF PA from beacon mode to transponder mode -- The RF relay or its drive circuit is failing, it is a stick relay. Probability of success of switch is probably a few tenth -- On the other hand, up to now the both solar and lithium-ion batteries are in very nice condition -- The exhibitions of the thermal-control, onboard flight computer and TTC are also excellent. any new satellite radios announced by anyone ? None that I saw or heard about. I'll settle for ANY new radios announced by anyone ? Elecraft showed their KX3. I'll have to let others give you the details. 73, Steve N9IP -- ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton
While we empathize on the bathrooms (being a major morning coffee drinker myself), what we REALLY want to know is: - did CAMSAT have anything realistic to say about HO-68 ? - any new satellite radios announced by anyone ? - I'll settle for ANY new radios announced by anyone ? Richard ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton
I took my wife's and my QSL card from November QSO's, and the Colonel signed those. When I told him I was Tom from Grand Rapids..:, he interrupted me and said, You were the one that brought up Roger Chaffee. Thank you for that. Whew. He remembers a lot of stuff. BTW, my buddies watched and video taped me with the Colonel. Said I was like a 8 year kid. I was... Fun time... de tom K8TB On 5/21/2011 9:27 PM, Mike1234 wrote: ... Astronaut Wheelock was there but did not get his autograph. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton
I was able to meet up with Col. Wheelock as well - that was so cool! We stood in a 20 MINUTE - not hour - line, and I was able to get his signature on the boom of my Arrow antenna - the same antenna I worked him on last July. I have a few pics of it on my blog: http://kd8ksn.blogspot.com/ I am contemplating what I want to do with the boom right now. I certainly don't want that to fade! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: K8TB Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 6:51 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Dayton I took my wife's and my QSL card from November QSO's, and the Colonel signed those. When I told him I was Tom from Grand Rapids..:, he interrupted me and said, You were the one that brought up Roger Chaffee. Thank you for that. Whew. He remembers a lot of stuff. BTW, my buddies watched and video taped me with the Colonel. Said I was like a 8 year kid. I was... Fun time... de tom K8TB On 5/21/2011 9:27 PM, Mike1234 wrote: ... Astronaut Wheelock was there but did not get his autograph. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?
Dave, My mistake! Thanks for the correction on the repeaters. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: Dave Taylor [mailto:dave.w8...@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 7:14 PM To: AMSAT BB Cc: apbid...@mailaps.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency? Those repeaters have been suggested by AMSAT in the past because they are close to the Fairborn hotel where AMSAT has its room block and because the repeater owners have welcomed us. Setting the record straight, however, they do not belong to DARA; they are run by the Upper Valley ARC. -- Dave, W8AAS (looking forward to being home in Dayton again) On May 16, 2011, at 6:15 PM, Alan P. Biddle wrote: Chuck, Nominally, there are a couple of DARA repeaters which are suggested for AMSAT: 145.410 MHz -600 KHz 118.8 Hz Pl 442.375 MHz +5 MHz 118.8 HZ Pl I monitor them when driving around, but don't hear much AMSAT-specific traffic. Friendly folks though! Inside the arena, I don't even try, due to the intermod and general din. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of KM9U Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 4:48 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Frequency? I plan to attend Dayton this year (first time since 1981) and would like to meet some of those that I've contacts with on the satellites. I was wondering if there might be an agreed on 2m or 70cm frequency (other than the normal simplex frequencies) that has been established for our group? Hope to see many of you in Dayton! 73, Chuck, KM9U ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Dayton Frequency?
Chuck, Nominally, there are a couple of DARA repeaters which are suggested for AMSAT: 145.410 MHz -600 KHz 118.8 Hz Pl 442.375 MHz +5 MHz 118.8 HZ Pl I monitor them when driving around, but don't hear much AMSAT-specific traffic. Friendly folks though! Inside the arena, I don't even try, due to the intermod and general din. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of KM9U Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 4:48 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Frequency? I plan to attend Dayton this year (first time since 1981) and would like to meet some of those that I've contacts with on the satellites. I was wondering if there might be an agreed on 2m or 70cm frequency (other than the normal simplex frequencies) that has been established for our group? Hope to see many of you in Dayton! 73, Chuck, KM9U ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?
Those repeaters have been suggested by AMSAT in the past because they are close to the Fairborn hotel where AMSAT has its room block and because the repeater owners have welcomed us. Setting the record straight, however, they do not belong to DARA; they are run by the Upper Valley ARC. -- Dave, W8AAS (looking forward to being home in Dayton again) On May 16, 2011, at 6:15 PM, Alan P. Biddle wrote: Chuck, Nominally, there are a couple of DARA repeaters which are suggested for AMSAT: 145.410 MHz -600 KHz 118.8 Hz Pl 442.375 MHz +5 MHz 118.8 HZ Pl I monitor them when driving around, but don't hear much AMSAT-specific traffic. Friendly folks though! Inside the arena, I don't even try, due to the intermod and general din. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of KM9U Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 4:48 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Frequency? I plan to attend Dayton this year (first time since 1981) and would like to meet some of those that I've contacts with on the satellites. I was wondering if there might be an agreed on 2m or 70cm frequency (other than the normal simplex frequencies) that has been established for our group? Hope to see many of you in Dayton! 73, Chuck, KM9U ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Dayton Frequency?
- Original Message - From: Alan P. Biddle apbid...@united.net To: 'KM9U' arsk...@gmail.com Cc: AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 18:15 Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Dayton Frequency? Chuck, Nominally, there are a couple of DARA repeaters which are suggested for AMSAT: 145.410 MHz -600 KHz 118.8 Hz Pl 442.375 MHz +5 MHz 118.8 HZ Pl I monitor them when driving around, but don't hear much AMSAT-specific traffic. Friendly folks though! Inside the arena, I don't even try, due to the intermod and general din. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of KM9U Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 4:48 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Frequency? I plan to attend Dayton this year (first time since 1981) and would like to meet some of those that I've contacts with on the satellites. I was wondering if there might be an agreed on 2m or 70cm frequency (other than the normal simplex frequencies) that has been established for our group? Hope to see many of you in Dayton! 73, Chuck, KM9U ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?
Don't overlook the various events described on the AMSAT web site. The Thursday night gathering and Friday banquet are particularly good times to meet and hob-nob with your fellow satellite users. -- Dave, W8AAS On May 16, 2011, at 8:36 PM, KM9U wrote: Well, its beginning to sound like I'd be better off using a cell phone...so sad. My number is area code 3 one seven, 5 zero fore, fife six four too KM9U . - Original Message - From: Dave Taylor dave.w8...@verizon.net To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 20:14 Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency? Those repeaters have been suggested by AMSAT in the past because they are close to the Fairborn hotel where AMSAT has its room block and because the repeater owners have welcomed us. Setting the record straight, however, they do not belong to DARA; they are run by the Upper Valley ARC. -- Dave, W8AAS (looking forward to being home in Dayton again) On May 16, 2011, at 6:15 PM, Alan P. Biddle wrote: Chuck, Nominally, there are a couple of DARA repeaters which are suggested for AMSAT: 145.410 MHz -600 KHz 118.8 Hz Pl 442.375 MHz +5 MHz 118.8 HZ Pl I monitor them when driving around, but don't hear much AMSAT- specific traffic. Friendly folks though! Inside the arena, I don't even try, due to the intermod and general din. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of KM9U Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 4:48 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Frequency? I plan to attend Dayton this year (first time since 1981) and would like to meet some of those that I've contacts with on the satellites. I was wondering if there might be an agreed on 2m or 70cm frequency (other than the normal simplex frequencies) that has been established for our group? Hope to see many of you in Dayton! 73, Chuck, KM9U ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?
Unfortunately, I am only going to be attending Saturday this year. - Original Message - From: Dave Taylor dave.w8...@verizon.net To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Cc: KM9U arsk...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 20:43 Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency? Don't overlook the various events described on the AMSAT web site. The Thursday night gathering and Friday banquet are particularly good times to meet and hob-nob with your fellow satellite users. -- Dave, W8AAS On May 16, 2011, at 8:36 PM, KM9U wrote: Well, its beginning to sound like I'd be better off using a cell phone...so sad. My number is area code 3 one seven, 5 zero fore, fife six four too KM9U . - Original Message - From: Dave Taylor dave.w8...@verizon.net To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 20:14 Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency? Those repeaters have been suggested by AMSAT in the past because they are close to the Fairborn hotel where AMSAT has its room block and because the repeater owners have welcomed us. Setting the record straight, however, they do not belong to DARA; they are run by the Upper Valley ARC. -- Dave, W8AAS (looking forward to being home in Dayton again) On May 16, 2011, at 6:15 PM, Alan P. Biddle wrote: Chuck, Nominally, there are a couple of DARA repeaters which are suggested for AMSAT: 145.410 MHz -600 KHz 118.8 Hz Pl 442.375 MHz +5 MHz 118.8 HZ Pl I monitor them when driving around, but don't hear much AMSAT- specific traffic. Friendly folks though! Inside the arena, I don't even try, due to the intermod and general din. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of KM9U Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 4:48 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Frequency? I plan to attend Dayton this year (first time since 1981) and would like to meet some of those that I've contacts with on the satellites. I was wondering if there might be an agreed on 2m or 70cm frequency (other than the normal simplex frequencies) that has been established for our group? Hope to see many of you in Dayton! 73, Chuck, KM9U ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton demos
I picked up one of the 100 that Alinco released this morning. I'll put together a review as soon as I get home. 73, Drew KO4MA Hello Drew, Any word on the Alinco HT that will do full duplex 2M/70cm ?? ___ 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: Dayton demos
I picked up one of the 100 that Alinco released this morning. I'll put together a review as soon as I get home. I picked up one as well, early in the morning. Need to see if any of the Alinco dealers have accessories for it. Nice little radio, and it is a cross-band full-duplex (for 2m/70cm - did not test with 1.2 GHz) HT as advertised. Tuning steps as small as 5 kHz on all bands means that - with a suitable antenna, and probably an amplifier - it could be made to work on AO-51's L-band FM uplink. Dayton price is $299, much better than I had expected. In Japan, Alinco's MSRP is at 57000 yen (about US$ 600), so I thought it would be closer to $400 even here at Dayton. Without accessories, I disabled the full-duplex capability as not to cause feedback on one AO-27 pass I tried with it this afternoon. I stood on the Indiana/Ohio state line, down the street from my motel (west of Dayton, near I-70), and tried it with an Elk log periodic. Separate knobs for volume and VFO on each band are just like the IC-W32A. The receiver may not be as sensitive as the IC-W32A, or it seemed like that this afternoon. I'll play with it more, to get a better idea of how it stacks up against other radios I've used. I already received one comment via e-mail after that AO-27 pass this afternoon related to the new HT. It mentioned that my audio was low and sounded compressed. The HT has a mic gain menu setting from 1 to 4 - 1 is quiet, 4 is loud per the manual. Out of the box, it was at 3. It has already been moved up to 4, ready for the next time I get on the birds with it. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - currently in Richmond IN 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
