[amsat-bb] Re: FX614

2009-07-25 Thread John Melton
Take a look at http://www.ka9q.net/code/ka9qnos/ Regards John g0orx/n6lyt ___ 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:

[amsat-bb] FUNcube a UK Linear Transponder Satellite

2009-07-25 Thread David Johnson
Hi, AMSAT-UK has announced a new amateur satellite project – FUNcube – that features a 435 to 145 MHz Linear Transponder for SSB/CW operation. The project has received major initial funding from the Radio Communications Foundation (RCF) and is expected be developed in collaboration with

[amsat-bb] Left /Right Hand polarization ...

2009-07-25 Thread John Papay
Myles, AO51 435.300 is right hand circular polarization (RHCP). AO51 435.150 is left hand (LHCP). If you try to hear a LHCP signal with a RHCP antenna that is really right hand, you will have a drop in signal that can exceed 20db. This will make the downlink unreadable at low elevations. You

[amsat-bb] Fwd: Hamsat article on the Make blog

2009-07-25 Thread Bruce Robertson
If you haven't taken a look at this introductory article, you really should. It does so many things well, in my opinion. First, it doesn't assume the reader is (yet!) a ham. Second, it uses very simple tools, like heavens-above.com, to ensure success. Finally, it has that makergeek cred from the

[amsat-bb] Re: FUNcube a UK Linear Transponder Satellite

2009-07-25 Thread David - KG4ZLB
/**//*It is anticipated FUNcube will be launched into a Sun Synchronous Low Earth Orbit about 600-700km above the earth using one of the many launch opportunities that exist for Cubesat missions.*/ *_Many_* launch opportunities ??? -- David KG4ZLB www.kg4zlb.com David Johnson wrote: Hi,

[amsat-bb] ISS

2009-07-25 Thread Howard Kowall
Hello to all Is the ISS operational I haven herd anything on In a long time Been listening to 145.800 not even a peep thanks to all who respond Howard VE4ISP ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA

[amsat-bb] Re: ISS

2009-07-25 Thread Alan P. Biddle
Howard, They are on packet now on 145.825 MHz. Alan WA4SCA ___ 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:

[amsat-bb] Re: Cross boom question

2009-07-25 Thread Jim Jerzycke
This has been gone over a zillion times. Short answer; Mount them in an X configuration and don't worry about it. http://www.g6lvb.com/fibermetalboom.htm --- On Sat, 7/25/09, Kevin Groth hisl...@gmail.com wrote: From: Kevin Groth hisl...@gmail.com Subject: [amsat-bb] Cross boom question To:

[amsat-bb] Re: Cross boom question

2009-07-25 Thread Jerry
Amen: I have been aluminum cross booms for several years now. Jerry w0sat -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Jim Jerzycke Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 4:36 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org; Kevin Groth Subject:

[amsat-bb] Re: Cross boom question

2009-07-25 Thread Greg D.
Wooden pole for me. Just a regular closet pole from the lumber yard. I've never been impressed by the structural qualities of plastic pipe, and putting a wooden dowel up the middle of one still leaves much of the structural responsibility with the plastic on the outside. So, why not make it

[amsat-bb] Re: FUNcube a UK Linear Transponder Satellite

2009-07-25 Thread John B. Stephensen
Yes, there are lots of launch opportunities for LEO satellites. They aren't free, but very inexpensive compared to a HEO satellite. You get a 800 km orbit (like AO-51) for a 10 x 10 x 10-30 cm payload. The standard size reduces overhead so you can afford to launch a very small satellite as one

[amsat-bb] Re: Elk Ant/ metal mast??

2009-07-25 Thread Amir K9CHP
Try loctite it secures screws and nuts on motorcycles Sent from my iPod Amir K9CHP On Jul 25, 2009, at 1:06, G. Gould Smith gould...@bellsouth.net wrote: I find that both the portable Elk and Arrow antennas elements unscrew over time. Outside in the elements, you may soon find a bare

[amsat-bb] Re: Cross boom question

2009-07-25 Thread John Price
I have been using the same antennas and a metal boom since 1992. Also do the same at field day every year. If it doesn't work please don't tell me now. I have been to happy with the setup to wont to change. 73's John On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 4:47 PM, Kevin Grothhisl...@gmail.com wrote: I have

[amsat-bb] Re: ISS

2009-07-25 Thread Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BARRIOS TECHNOLOGY]
ISS ops have been a bit spotty due to the shuttle mission and all the EVA activity. Today (July 25) packet was active on 145.825 simplex and will be powered down again for EVA 5 on Monday (July 27). More info on that at http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html. A couple of

[amsat-bb] NEED CONTACT WITH MAINE AND RHODE ISLAND FOR W.A.S AWARD!

2009-07-25 Thread DAVID BIRD
HI ALL! MY NAME IS DAVID, KC7USS. I AM TRYING TO EARN THE ARRL W.A.S AWARD. I ONLY HAVE TWO MORE STATES TO GO! THE TWO I NEED IS MAINE AND RHODE ISLAND.IF YOU CAN HELP PLESE E-MAIL ME AT kc7...@gmail.com THANKS ALL!!! 73 KC7USS ___ Sent via