[amsat-bb] Re: Logging Frequencies

2010-07-30 Thread Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)
Hi Rick! I'm looking forward to receiving your card. I will print these XE2 cards shortly after I return to Phoenix tomorrow night or Sunday morning. Good luck working the birds, Rick! 73! Patrick XE2/WD9EWK - Mexicali, Baja California http://www.wd9ewk.net/ On 7/30/10, Rick Tejera wrote

[amsat-bb] Easycom 2 protocol

2010-07-30 Thread Stephen E. Belter
Gerald, You wrote: "I'm currently implementing a rotator controller (AZ only) for the various low-cost antenna rotators like channel master and want to use the EASYCOM 2 protocol as one of the protocols to implement. Currently the controller works quite well and the YAESU protocol is already i

[amsat-bb] Re: Worked All States Award

2010-07-30 Thread John W Lee
Congratulations, John! Haven't seen that message on the BBS in a long time. 73, John, K6YK Sat WAS #200. On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:39:29 -0700 (PDT) John Neeley writes: > Today in the mail, I received my ARRL W.A.S. Satellite award #320. I > would like > to thank all the ops who I've reque

[amsat-bb] RE SwissCube

2010-07-30 Thread Thomas Frey
Hello Michael SwissCube is QRV on 437.5032 MHz +- doppler in CW. I've also never heard a FSK signal with Packet Radio like Polysat CP6. -- Mit freundlichen Grüssen, Regards, 73 Thomas Frey, HB9SKA __ Thomas Frey, Holzg

[amsat-bb] Logging Frequencies

2010-07-30 Thread Rick Tejera
Thanks to all who answered. Looks like I was doing it right all along. I just designed a new QSL card for SAT Ops. I left space for adding the frequencies with an Up & Down Arrow and also to spot for grids, One for with my home grid and a blank if I work from outside DM33. Patrick (XE2/WD9EWK) i

[amsat-bb] Webcast of AMSAT-UK Space Colloquium this Saturday/Sunday

2010-07-30 Thread Trevor .
The 2010 International Space Colloquium, the 25th held by AMSAT-UK, is taking place this weekend at the Holiday Inn, Guildford, GU2 7XZ, England. The presentation by Barry Baines WD4ASW, President AMSAT-NA, is scheduled for 1050 GMT (1150 BST) on Saturday July 31. Watch the Colloquium live dur

[amsat-bb] FW: Re: AO-51 Silent?

2010-07-30 Thread ps8rf Piraja
Hello Drew, Nothing was heard until the end of the orbit. 73, Piraja, PS8RF The Amateur Radio is supportive and helpful in any circumstance. > Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:48:48 -0400 > From: glasbren...@mindspring.com > To: ps...@hotmail.com > CC: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Silent?

2010-07-30 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
ps8rf Piraja wrote: > Hello, > > A few minutes ago ( 18:21 UTC with Elv 3.2 ° ) I made a call and heard via > AO-51 with good signals. > > 73' > > > Pirajá, PS8RF > > The Amateur Radio is supportive and helpful in any circumstance. > > > Interesting. Please email me directly if you get a chance

[amsat-bb] Worked All States Award

2010-07-30 Thread John Neeley
Today in the mail, I received my ARRL W.A.S. Satellite award #320. I would like to thank all the ops who I've requested QSL's from over the past year in helping me obtain this award, along with all ops I've QSO'd with in general. Next week am submitting my VUCC cards... Look for all on th

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Silent?

2010-07-30 Thread ps8rf Piraja
Hello, A few minutes ago ( 18:21 UTC with Elv 3.2 ° ) I made a call and heard via AO-51 with good signals. 73' Pirajá, PS8RF The Amateur Radio is supportive and helpful in any circumstance. LEVE SEU MESSENGER PARA ONDE VOCÊ ESTIVER PELO SEU

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Silent?

2010-07-30 Thread Bruce Robertson
An excellent resource for answering questions such as this is the real-time reporting page at http://oscar.dcarr.org/ Looking at it right now, I see that many people indicate 'not heard', suggesting strongly that the problem is with the satellite. Of course, this resource only works if people add i

[amsat-bb] Detroit Maker Faire special event station N8M

2010-07-30 Thread James French
Hello Everyone. A group of Amateur Radio clubs here in the Detroit area are going to be hosting a couple of outside booths at the first annual Detroit Maker Faire this weekend - July 31 and August 1. We have procured the special event call sign of N8M for usage during event times of 9:30 am (1

[amsat-bb] Re: Fwd: Information Request

2010-07-30 Thread P.H.
Paul, Just my $0.02 I've noticed the scheduled time can be slightly off.. last time I listened it went off air a full 8-10 minutes before it was due to. 73 Pete MI3EPN On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Bruce wrote: > i have also found that passes that are directly overhead are the worst

[amsat-bb] AO-51 Silent?

2010-07-30 Thread John Kopala
I did not hear the AO-51 435.300 downlink this morning on either the 12:13 Z or the 13:52 Z passes. Did I mess up or is there a problem with the satellite? The schedule says it is supposed to stay in V/u mode. John Kopala N7JK ___ Sent via amsat...@a

[amsat-bb] Re: Fwd: Information Request

2010-07-30 Thread Bruce
i have also found that passes that are directly overhead are the worst to try and copy because of the mismatch in antenna polarity. horizon shots are slam dunk but overhead are virtually invisible (or deaf to my antennas). you would think because they are closest to you and directly overhead

[amsat-bb] Re: Fwd: Information Request

2010-07-30 Thread DOMINICK INTERDONATO
Paul, If you look at the webpage www.ao27.org you will find the schedule of the satellite. It has exact timings for when the satellite is on. Presently, according to the site, it is in the "OFF" mode. Check their sched often since it does change often. 73, Dee, NB2F NJ AMSAT Coordinator On

[amsat-bb] Fwd: Information Request

2010-07-30 Thread Martha
Would someone help Paul? -- Forwarded message -- From: AMSAT Website Date: Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 4:57 PM Subject: Information Request To: mar...@amsat.org This message originated from the AMSAT website Sender: Paul N0AH Email: AO-27 problems? Host: 70-57-22-114.hl

[amsat-bb] AO-51 Down

2010-07-30 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, Anyone have any information on AO-51 being off the air the last two pass over the U.S.? Maybe Drew doesn't know about it yet. 73, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member?

[amsat-bb] AO-51 off

2010-07-30 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
I tried to restart it this last low pass, with no response, but that's not surprising. Next pass is 5:42PM EDT where I'll try again. 73, Drew KO4MA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Jo

[amsat-bb] Bias tee

2010-07-30 Thread Nick Pugh K5QXJ
A friend of mine is looking to build a bias tee can somebody point him to a design Thanks nick Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School ___ Sent via amsat.