[amsat-bb] Re: FW: AO-7 DX

It's only logical Joe would get good DX on AO-7, I think he own s it!  Great going Joe & Claudio.  I'm still working on it. 73 Bob W7LRD CN87wk - Original Message - From: "ps8rf Piraja" To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 8:50:29 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacif

[amsat-bb] ND9M Road Trip Update

My XYL and I will stay in Oklahoma City (EM15) for much of Monday, 25 Jan, so I may not be QRV tomorrow until the AO51 pass at about 25/2333Z. If we cut out early, I'll be on during the AO27 pass that starts at about 25/2002Z. Either way, I'll be looking to operate from the EM04/EM05 line duri

[amsat-bb] FW: AO-7 DX

Hi friends, I added the video/audio in youtube with QSO between Joe, K3SZH and Claudio, PY2OV. I hope that you enjoy. youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS4Mdl-P6X4 73, Piraja, PS8RF From: ps...@hotmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: AO-7 DX Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:01:0

[amsat-bb] Re: ct-17

I have used these with great success on Icoms if you only need one radio on the port. You can confirm with the seller that the 471a works. http://cgi.ebay.com/Icom-CAT-IC-706-IC-746-IC-756-IC-7000-ALL-CT-17-CI-V_W0QQitemZ310191544330QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4838db580a Jeff

[amsat-bb] Re: ct-17

How about your local Icom dealer. If he doesn't have the intterface then he doesn't deserve to sell the radio. On 24-Jan-10 20:36, Jim wrote: > I am looking for a ICOM CT-17 interfice for my IC 471A > Any one know were I can buy one? > ___ Sent via amsa

[amsat-bb] Fw: [ans] FW: ANS-024 AMSAT Weekly Bulletins

- Original Message - From: "Dee" To: Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 4:16 PM Subject: [ans] FW: [amsat-bb] ANS-024 AMSAT Weekly Bulletins AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-024 ANS is a free, weekly, news and information service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS re

[amsat-bb] AO-7 DX

Hello friends, Today in the 161.057 orbit of the AO-7 approximately 22:51 UTC our friend Joe, K3SZH, managed to maintain a short QSO with Francisco Ramirez, PY2OV. The distance between the two stations was 7738 km (4833 Miles). And with absolute certainty the QSO could be extended by a grea

[amsat-bb] Re: RF Adaptors

- Original Message - From: "Mike" To: Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 5:08 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: RF Adaptors > http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m38.l1313&_nkw=so-239+to+n&_sa > cat=See-All-Categories > > Take your pick :) > > -Original Message- > From: amsat-bb-bo

[amsat-bb] Re: Excellent Supplier of RF Adaptors

I'l second that about Dave's shop. Never a complaint. Robert WB5MZO Life member AMSAT ARRL > From: lafri...@earthlink.net > To: morse...@optonline.net; rswa...@twcny.rr.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org > Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:34:12 -0800 > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Excellent Supplier of RF Adaptors >

[amsat-bb] Re: ct-17

I recommend using Ebay. I found both USB and serial port versions for very good prices and so far any that I have purchased worked fine. Jim wrote: > I am looking for a ICOM CT-17 interfice for my IC 471A > Any one know were I can buy one? > > > > Tnx > > Jim > > K7UDG > > _

[amsat-bb] KSR-240

Sorry left off one note.LMR-240 is about .250 in dia. and RG 389 is .875 in dia. this would be close to LMR.900 which is .875 dia.  Jack WA1ZDV ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now

[amsat-bb] RG 389 is an air dielectric cable

RG 389 is an air dielectric cable. Make sure there is no moisture in it efore terminating it.Best way is to purge with dry nitrogen than terminate. Make sure terminations are air tight.This is a good cable but any moisture in it is not good news.I used LMR-600 a little more loss but abit easier

[amsat-bb] ct-17

I am looking for a ICOM CT-17 interfice for my IC 471A Any one know were I can buy one? Tnx Jim K7UDG ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite pro

[amsat-bb] Re: Dragonsat (Aggiesat-2) Heading Home

Hi Chris, I heard AggieSat-2 today with good signals. 73, Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Chris Bloy Gesendet: Sonntag, 24. Januar 2010 19:55 An: amsat-bb@amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] Dragonsat (Aggi

[amsat-bb] ICOM 7000

Have anyone compared the IC-821H with the IC-7000? How is Satellite operation with the IC-7000 ? ___ 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! Su

[amsat-bb] Re: Coaxial line question

On 24 Jan 2010 at 11:26, Anthony Monteiro wrote: Date sent: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:26:02 -0500 From: Anthony Monteiro Subject:Re: [amsat-bb] Coaxial line question To: Luc Leblanc , amsat-bb@amsat.org Copies to: eu-am..

[amsat-bb] Re: Coaxial line question

> > OK, Luc. To make this decision you need to do the math. But you can > just try comparing performance by installing the preamps at the > antenna and at the shack and make your own evaluation. I'm guessing > that is not convenient as antennas are on a tower. > > You mention running two c

[amsat-bb] Re: KSR 240/LMR-240

On 24 Jan 2010 at 8:28, Jack Barbera wrote: Date sent: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:28:54 -0800 (PST) From: Jack Barbera Subject:[amsat-bb] KSR 240/LMR-240 To: Amsat Reflector > > I'd like to point out that the cables may look the same

amsat-bb@amsat.org

Hit o the list, I own an Kenwood TS-790E that I used since there was KO-23 KO-25 UO-22 and others 9600bd Satellites. Ho you know with these birds with had to work as Uplink 2m and as downlink On 70 cm so I have made modifies to these two bands using the ACC4 socket on The back of the radio.. Now th

[amsat-bb] AO-51 on mode V/U BBS

Hi Folks, I am trying the bird on: 9k6 BBS and Telemetry. Does it work? With the MSPE I can just receive numbers like: B:45225614. What does it mean? I am trying to request the DIR on 1268.700 MHz, but I do not get any response. I am asking because I would like to see if my system works. Is there a

[amsat-bb] Dragonsat (Aggiesat-2) Heading Home

Hi Guys, Looks like Dragonsat (AGGIESAT-2) is heading home :- 35690 DRAGONSAT 2009-038B US 2010-03-20 Predicted entry from Space Track, last reports on Mike's blog (www.dk3wn.info/p/) was October 3rd last year.. Beacon on : 436.250 MHz Thanks, Chris | M0DQO | | Amsat UK | P

[amsat-bb] Re: Excellent Supplier of RF Adaptors

The best supplier that I found on the web - from E-Bay is http://www.daveshobbyshop.com/ They have a very large selection of RF adaptors, their prices are quite good, and they ship immediately. Have ordered both Male and Female to SO-239 connectors from them. 73, Jim , N6MV - Original Me

[amsat-bb] Re: RF Adaptors

On 24 Jan 2010 at 13:53, Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote: Date sent: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:53:03 + From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF Subject:Re: [amsat-bb] Re: RF Adaptors To: Luc Leblanc Copies to: amsat-bb@amsat.org > P

[amsat-bb] Re: Coaxial line question

At 01:04 AM 1/24/2010, Luc Leblanc wrote: >Yes again a returning question "preamp at the tower or near the shack" > >I will have to do soon some maintenance work on my satellite >antennas tower. I planned to use 2 heliax 1/78" 45' individual line. Each >line will be terminated by high quality 2ps

[amsat-bb] Re: Coaxial line question

Hi Luc, I am assuming you meant 7/8" Heliax. 45' of Heliax and a short LMR400 jumper will have around 0.6 dB of loss on 70cm so that just adds 0.6 dB to the noise figure of your preamp (i.e. ~1.0 dB to ~1.6 db.) With even a modest gain antenna, you probably will not be able to notice any differen

[amsat-bb] Re: RF Adaptors

Unfortunately, the quality of the vast majority of r.f. connectors sold at Radio Shack has to improve considerably to even make a rating of "dismal"! For example, I have run into PL-259 connectors with over 1 dB of loss PER connector on 450 MHz. Mouser ( http://www.mouser.com ) has various ada

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 on mode V/U BBS

Hi Enzo, As Mark has pointed out, you need a fair ERP to get in to the mode L receiver. I have about 2500 ERP, and can get in fairly reliably with no trees in the way, but not as well as I did back in the KO-23 days. Because of antenna placement (?) it sometimes makes a big difference whether th

[amsat-bb] KSR 240/LMR-240

I'd like to point out that the cables may look the same but when tested you may be surprised at the results.Having looked at a number of different cable I have found a big difference in performance. After sweeping the cable over HAM bands the SWR can run from 1.5 up to over 6 to one .Suggest if

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 on mode V/U BBS

Hi Enzo, Yes the 1.2 Ghz uplink does work on the BBS. How many watts are at your antenna and what is the antenna gain? I find that 30W at my 20+dB gain antenna is not enough unless the view is clear of any trees. I find the 1.2GHz uplink to be difficult on the BBS so keep trying! Current logs

[amsat-bb] Re: RF Adaptors

Try The RF connection, http://www.therfc.com/  they advertise in the Amsat Journal, I prefer to support those who support us. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle - Original Message - From: "Randy" To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 8:01:11 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific

[amsat-bb] Re: RF Adaptors

I have had good luck with Cable X-perts: http://www.cablexperts.com/cfdocs/cat.cfm?ItemGroup=15&itmsub=0&bskt=0&USA_ship=1&c=0 Jeff KT2K - Original Message - From: "Dee" To: "'Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF'" ; Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 10:42 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: RF Adaptors > Y

[amsat-bb] Re: RF Adaptors

Yes, Quality and Radio Shack items are not #1, however, if you need something ASAP--Find another place to walk into and find something amateur radio related except the local Ham stores (far and few between...) That's why I like the internet purchases. Pick what you want. Dee, NB2F -Original

[amsat-bb] Re: RF Adaptors

And, I would guess, the lack of quality. Unlikely to get PTFE insulation and silver and gold plate there. On 24-Jan-10 15:13, Dee wrote: > Before you go ordering through the mail (most efficient way) Check your > local Radio Shack. I went in there and was surprised at the selection on the > wall

[amsat-bb] FW: ANS-024 AMSAT Weekly Bulletins

-Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Lee McLamb Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 8:40 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-024 AMSAT Weekly Bulletins AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-024 ANS is a free, weekly, news and

[amsat-bb] Re: RF Adaptors

Thanks everyone for all the replies .. I am sure I should be able to find them now .. Got some LMR 400 coax .. Currently using RG8/U ... 50 ft run .. Hoping for better receive on 440.. It came with N type connectors. I tried to find LMR 450 and it seems hard to find .. Thanks again all and se

[amsat-bb] Re: RF Adaptors

Before you go ordering through the mail (most efficient way) Check your local Radio Shack. I went in there and was surprised at the selection on the wall. 73, Dee, NB2F -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Randy Sent: Saturd

[amsat-bb] AO-51 on mode V/U BBS

Hi Folks, I am trying the bird on: 9k6 BBS and Telemetry. Does it work? With the MSPE I can just receive numbers like: B:45225614. What does it mean? I am trying to request the DIR on 1268.700 MHz, but I do not get any response. I am asking because I would like to see if my system works. Is there a

[amsat-bb] Re: RF Adaptors

Pliers? They're only designad to be finger tight. On 24-Jan-10 09:10, Luc Leblanc wrote: They also break if you put too much pressure with pliers when you > tighten them. > ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. No

[amsat-bb] Coaxial line question

Yes again a returning question "preamp at the tower or near the shack" I will have to do soon some maintenance work on my satellite antennas tower. I planned to use 2 heliax 1/78" 45' individual line. Each line will be terminated by high quality 2psp coaxial microwave switch feeding UHF and VH

[amsat-bb] Re: RF Adaptors

On 23 Jan 2010 at 23:08, Mike wrote: Date sent: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:08:25 -0500 From: Mike Subject:[amsat-bb] Re: RF Adaptors To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m38.l1313&_nkw=so-239+to+n&_sa >

[amsat-bb] FO-29

I also heard FO-29 working this morning over FM05 at 1150 -- heard my CW coming back full duplex, but didn't hear anyone else on the bird. Give it a try! 73, Rowland K4XD ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not

[amsat-bb] FO29

Hello FO29 has passed working over Brazil 11:40 UTC . Good news! 73 PY5LF LUCIANO FABRICIO CURITIBA-PR-BRAZIL GG54JM http://www.qrz.com/db/py5lf www.falautomation.com.br _