[amsat-bb] High Q CTCSS tones?

2010-05-02 Thread Greg D.
Hi folks, I'm updating a small Predict client that I wrote. It's part of my station's automation for driving my Yaesu FT-736R under Linux. There's a table in the 736's manual for the various CTCSS tones, and I see there are 9 codes that are labeled High Q. Some of the tones match others in

[amsat-bb] Early Oscar and Martin Marietta

2010-05-02 Thread Rich Dailey
This is an old, dusty Oscar history question, so anyone not interested in old, dusty questions - feel free to punch out here :-) Were there any Martin Marietta employees involved in the early Project Oscar days? Radio club participation perhaps? Any direct technical contribution, hardware or

[amsat-bb] HO-68 Schedule - 02-09 May 2010

2010-05-02 Thread Alan Kung
UTC: 02 May 2010 17:20...Turn On--SSB/CW India, Africa, Middle East, Europe,NA 18:05...Turn Off 18:50...Turn On--SSB/CW Africa,Europe,Middle East,NA 19:35...Turn Off 23:15...Turn On--SSB/CW NA,North Asia,East Asia,Oceania 24:00...Turn Off 03 May 2010

[amsat-bb] FO-29 Solar Array Current Graph

2010-05-02 Thread Mineo Wakita
I put a nice report about FO-29 Solar Current which Frank wrote on my_HP. Thank you. http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/fo29sola.htm JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an

[amsat-bb] Keyspan Acquired by TrippLite

2010-05-02 Thread Clint Bradford
... as I can tell they DO NOT have a Windows 7 driver for the KeySpan ... Keyspan seemed optimistic when they were acquired in May, 2008 by TrippLite: We at Keyspan have created a strong brand name associated with high quality products, said Mike Ridenhour, Keyspan President. We're pleased

[amsat-bb] Re: Keyspan Acquired by TrippLite

2010-05-02 Thread Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
In any event, Keyspan didn't manufacture the USB interface chip. The chip manufacturers website would be a better place to find the driver. On 02-May-10 18:26, Clint Bradford wrote: ... as I can tell they DO NOT have a Windows 7 driver for the KeySpan ... Keyspan seemed optimistic when they

[amsat-bb] Re: Keyspan Acquired by TrippLite

2010-05-02 Thread Clint Bradford
You think contacting the chip manufacturer is going to alter Keyspan's product development strategy? I think you may be over-thinking this. Sure, it would be nice for consumers to dictate to the chip manufacturers what they sell to Keyspan. But that ain't gonna happen in this world. Clint,

[amsat-bb] Re: Keyspan Acquired by TrippLite

2010-05-02 Thread Clint Bradford
Well, some of us need to enter our respective country's lotteries, win big bucks, and develop some stuff just for this market of hams ... (grin) Clint ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA

[amsat-bb] Re: Keyspan Acquired by TrippLite

2010-05-02 Thread Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Keyspan's product development stratergy is not the issue. The issue is that a fellow amateur needs the correct device drivers. Device drivers are usually written by the chip manufacturer for USB interface chips. On 02-May-10 18:44, Clint Bradford wrote: You think contacting the chip

[amsat-bb] ISS packet mode

2010-05-02 Thread Bob Bruninga
wouldn't the path be rs0iss-4? When you look at what others are using, you may see a lot of RS0ISS-4* but do not be fooled. Remember, that when a user uses any of the GENERIC paths on the uplink, that the ISS does callsign-substitution before digipeating on the downlink. So you will see

[amsat-bb] Re: Hardware or software problems?

2010-05-02 Thread Larry Gerhardstein
Glenn, Where do you see this? I went to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx and entered Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Immediately came up You are not eligible to download Windows XP Mode. You must have Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate to run Windows XP

[amsat-bb] Re: Keyspan Acquired by TrippLite

2010-05-02 Thread Larry Gerhardstein
Since I am the one being quoted below, I feel compelled to reply to the pseudo-flames. I don't give a rip about KeySpan's or Tripp-Lite's market strategy; only whether they are going to continue support of their legacy product. If you all wish to have a discussion about market strategy,

[amsat-bb] Re: G-5500 Troubleshooting

2010-05-02 Thread John Meeks
i8cvs wrote: - Original Message - From: John Meeks jm...@gaslightmedia.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 11:22 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 Troubleshooting One more thing... Given that the cable tested OK, what does the open reading from 6 to 4 suggest?

[amsat-bb] Re: G-5500 Troubleshooting

2010-05-02 Thread i8cvs
- Original Message - From: John Meeks To: i8cvs Cc: AMSAT-BB Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 11:17 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 Troubleshooting i8cvs wrote: - Original Message - From: John Meeks jm...@gaslightmedia.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday,

[amsat-bb] Re: Antenna question continued

2010-05-02 Thread Ted
Jacob, for what it is worth, I built the 'eggbeater' and it was so 'noisy' tossed it. Built the dual Moxon out of brass tubing from the hobby shop and just love it !!! (I'm a big Moxon fan as you can tell) The Moxi works for me. But, since you already have the KLM's, not sure you will do better

[amsat-bb] FT847 vs TS-2000

2010-05-02 Thread John
I have owned the FT-847 for five years and tried the TS2000 extensively. Both are excellent rigs. The only downside I see with the TS2000 is the birdie. However, it has a more sensitive and quieter receiver, has an antenna tuner and dual receive. On the other hand, the FT847 is probably the most

[amsat-bb] Re: Antenna question continued

2010-05-02 Thread K8KFJ
In a message dated 5/2/2010 6:46:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, k7trkra...@charter.net writes: I already have plans for the beams I have to be setup here at the house I wish you the best of luck Jacob with your setup. I did quite a bit of outdoor operation with a handheld sat antenna

[amsat-bb] Re: G-5500 Troubleshooting

2010-05-02 Thread John Meeks
Ok Here's the reason for the apparent open winding in the AZ rotator motor. http://picasaweb.google.com/vanagon/YaesuG5500AntennaRotator The burned trace is severed, thus the open readings seen between Azimuth 6 and 4. I'm pretty sure there were no snags or obstructions that could have stopped

[amsat-bb] Re: FT847 vs TS-2000

2010-05-02 Thread Edward R Cole
At 03:49 PM 5/2/2010, John wrote: I have owned the FT-847 for five years and tried the TS2000 extensively. Both are excellent rigs. The only downside I see with the TS2000 is the birdie. However, it has a more sensitive and quieter receiver, has an antenna tuner and dual receive. On the other

[amsat-bb] Re: G-5500 Troubleshooting

2010-05-02 Thread i8cvs
- Original Message - From: John Meeks To: i8cvs Cc: AMSAT-BB Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 2:55 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 Troubleshooting Ok Here's the reason for the apparent open winding in the AZ rotator motor.

[amsat-bb] Operator master list

2010-05-02 Thread Will Griffin
I am working on my WAS award and wanted to know if there is a master list of amsat members or operators for the various states. This way I can schedule contacts if I don't hear them on the birds. Any idea? Will KJ4PSU From: k8...@aol.com Date: May 2, 2010 8:38 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re:

[amsat-bb] Re: FT847 vs TS-2000

2010-05-02 Thread James Duffey
On May 2, 2010, at 7:38 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: But in my opinion K3 (dual Rx) + DEMI is far above the TS2000x for near the same money. While I understand the K3 performance being above the TS-2000X, I don't understand the near the same money comment? A K3/10, with sub receiver,

[amsat-bb] AO-51 update

2010-05-02 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
AO-51 has now reentered a period of eclipses that will reach almost 20 minutes by July. Since we've been in an extended period of continuous illumination and very warm spacecraft temperatures, the next few weeks will be spent determining what the batteries capacities are now. Currently we are

[amsat-bb] Re: FT847 vs TS-2000

2010-05-02 Thread Edward R Cole
At 06:51 PM 5/2/2010, James Duffey wrote: On May 2, 2010, at 7:38 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: But in my opinion K3 (dual Rx) + DEMI is far above the TS2000x for near the same money. While I understand the K3 performance being above the TS-2000X, I don't understand the near the same money