Yes, definitely worth it.
The first one I saw was in late September 1993 just south of New Smyrna
Beach. I was at the very south end of Canaveral National Seashore. The
shuttle launch was at 645ish, just before dawn. The only relief from
mosquitoes at that time of the morning was to stand almost
On 12 May 2009 at 19:15, Gary "Joe" Mayfield wrote:
> If I had it to do over again I would go with Gulf Alpha. I have his dual
> band and it is the most rugged antenna I have seen. Truly superior
> construction. When I was buying he was not selling, but he has gotten back
> into the OSCAR anten
The first launch I got to see was from roughly 150 miles away in
Labelle, Florida, which is thirty miles east of Fort Myers. Was in my
senior year of high school and was watching on the TV and the teacher
said to go out and take a look. Some did and that was a sight to see
the cloud of gases escapi
It is definitely worth the experience. I have viewed it from the viewing
area at the Cape with only a 30 minute delay, but the most memorable was
actually from Clearwater on the other coast of Florida. I had just checked
into my hotel room for a business trip and turned on the television. As I
Yep. I had press credentials for STS-1, and drove from California. I
think the launch was a week after the scheduled date. But we saw that
and then saw the landing, after driving from Flroida to California. We were
younger then.
73, doug
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 00:09:52 +
From: Nigel
I always consider mfj products to be a "semi-kit". That is most of the work
has been done at the factory BUT you have to do some of the assembly yourself.
This means replace missing hardware, remove the extra hardware that is rattling
around the cabinet (usually that which is missing from the
I've covered more than 100 shuttle lanuches for Tampa CBS now FOX
station...
Its worth it. Get a room, book the time...and see the sight of a
lifetime.
Every shuttle is different
Atlantis unreal Monday...very different angle...
A once in a lifetime...worth the trip
great beaches and sea fo
If I had it to do over again I would go with Gulf Alpha. I have his dual
band and it is the most rugged antenna I have seen. Truly superior
construction. When I was buying he was not selling, but he has gotten back
into the OSCAR antenna business.
73,
Joe kk0sd
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Agreed, but the further you travel, the more chance that the launch will be
delayed by a significant number of days or
weeks.
lsten...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Viewing of a launch and tour of KSC are worth the trip.
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Watched launch live from shore at Titusville, Florida. First time - It was
fantastic even from 12 miles away!
The audio feed from NASA TV rebroadcast on 146.94 MHz was appreciated - it
added a lot. My Kenwood HT with it stock antenna was marginal but provided
full-quieting with magnet-mount ex
I don't know anybody who's bought the satellite antennas, but I do know some
guys who've bought the recent HF antennas.
Quality control is typical MFJ, with parts missing, holes drilled wrong, poor
instructions, etc.
I tend to be gun shy with about 90% of MFJ products. I know too many people
th
Hello again,
Has anyone besides Allan, purchased these antennas recently, would be
interested in your
opinion, not that I don't doubt Allan's opinion.
You can reply off list if you wish.
73, Norman.
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Hello
Also check out Gulf Alpha Antennas
Will be ordering mine any day now
www.gulfalphaantennas.com
Howard
VE4ISP
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From: "Norman W Osborne"
To: "amsat-bb"
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 2:55 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Alternate to the Hygain Sat combination?
> Hi Everyon
Cushcraft. Msquared, Tonna, all do crossed yagis.
Norman W Osborne wrote:
> What are the alternate choices?
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Hi Everyone
I have heard plenty of negative posts to the Hygain.
What are the alternate choices?
I am still looking for circular polarization.. and able to switch.
73,
Norman.
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hi gang
those of you interested in my exploits in R3 (Moscow region)ie at RK3DXB
club in Troitsk near Moscow,please go to:
http://rv3dhc.com/blog/2009-05-11-211
courtesy of Anton RV3DHC
73 de andy G0SFJ
presently at MGU
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could well be worth a visit.
73, Dave.
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