[amsat-bb] KB5WIA DM17 / DM16 Grid Xpeditions

KB5WIA is in DM17 and looking for contacts! Dave expect to be in DM17 tonight (22November) and tomorrow (23November) till about noon then will be moving to DM16. He is active on both the FM an linear birds. Give him a shout! Go to his QRZ.com site for info as to where he is via Spot. 73 Mike WA

[amsat-bb] Space-X Gets Licence For Spacecraft Re-entry

http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2010/nov/10-298_NASA_Statements.html http://spaceflightnow.com/falcon9/002/101122license/ The next launch is still scheduled for early next month. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinion

[amsat-bb] Updated TLEs to track FASTRAC, Nov 22, 2010!

All, Below are a new set of TLEs to track the FASTRAC satellites, please let us know if you track them as the previous ones were leading the satellites: FASTRAC 1 90025U 010326.13951925 +.0264 +0-0 +45941-4 0 00117 2 90025 071.9712 135.6738 0018042 303.2380 056.7051 14.76371385000

[amsat-bb] Re: The Easy SATs?

Thank you all for the lending hand on this - I should have enough to be able to get into trouble now :-) Pete On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 6:16 AM, Clint Bradford wrote: >>> ... a brief list of Sats to initially target that are pretty easy to get >>> into ... > > Complete info for working the eas

[amsat-bb] Re: The Easy SATs?

Here's a set of plans for an easy to build cheap Yagi: http://www.wa5vjb.com/references/Cheap%20Antennas-LEOs.pdf I've built one (which testifies to the fact that it is easy to build!) and it works like a charm. I've work SO-50 to within 5 degrees of the horizon. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor

[amsat-bb] I: Sat track for iPhone

Hello, Fabiano Thank you very much for this information, Whow it works great! Nice application ! Best Regards, Frank IW4DVZ -Messaggio originale- Da: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Per conto di Fabiano Moser Inviato: lunedì 22 novembre 2010 16.35 A: AMSA

[amsat-bb] W32 Box SOLD

Thanks sorry I only had one!!! N4NAB ___ 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: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsa

[amsat-bb] Re: The Easy SATs?

>> ... a brief list of Sats to initially target that are pretty easy to get >> into ... Complete info for working the easy FM birds is at ... http://www.work-sat.com >> ... I have a FT847 ... Turn the power way down ... (grin) >> ... and use 2M 70CM antennas (vertical) ... Not as much "easil

[amsat-bb] Visit to US

Hi, Everyone, I am going to visit U.S. in December and stay there for a month or two. I will be visiting cities in both west and east coasts and hope to meet with some amateur satellite enthusiasts and have a few beers together. Drop me a message if you are interested. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSA

[amsat-bb] SO-50

Bob, SO-50 is operating, however it is a difficult bird to track, it's in a lower LEO orbit, hence the Doppler moves more quickly than AO-51, the antenna aboard SO-50 is a 1/4 wave vertical antenna I have attached a screen shot of the satellite status page, if you would like to verify you're o

[amsat-bb] Re: Icom W32 Box,

Hello where are you located? Interested! 73 de N3RDX Sent on the road... If urgent call (202) 812-3325 On Nov 22, 2010, at 11:32 AM, John Henderson wrote: > If anyone needs a W32 Box I just found one cleaning out my shack closet. It > has a cover for the rig and a new Bp-170 in there. Fogot I

[amsat-bb] Manual Estimating FASTRAC

> Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 7:04 AM > FASTRAC > 1 90025U 010324.91941279 +.00047321 +0-0 +66105-2 0 00053 > 2 90025 071.9688 138.3615 0022609 310.2956 049.6065 14.77203256000130 For those that do seat-of-the-pants tracking from your mobile FASTRAC's orbit (the center of gene

[amsat-bb] Icom W32 Box,

If anyone needs a W32 Box I just found one cleaning out my shack closet. It has a cover for the rig and a new Bp-170 in there. Fogot I had it. Can have for postage. John N4NAB ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of th

[amsat-bb] Sat track for iPhone

Hello, For who are looking to iPhone Application for Satellite, try To look "pxSat" on AppStore. Best regards, Fabiano Moser - CT7ABD/PY5RX Enviado do meu iPhone ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT

[amsat-bb] Tampabay Hamfest Dec 4, 2010

Hi y'all, AMSAT will have a booth at the Tampabay Hamfest coming up on December 4th in Palmetto, Florida. We also will be doing 90 minutes of presentations on satellites and ARISS during a forum on Saturday. Please come by to pick up the latest AMSAT gear, learn about ARISSat-1, FOX, and other

[amsat-bb] SO-50

I know that sometimes I fall behind on info, but is SO-50 working nominally? I am having problems hearing it. I know that A0-51 has a differing schedule. TNX Bob, WA9JDR ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of t

[amsat-bb] HO-68 Schedule 21-28 Nov 2010

UTC: 21 Nov 2010 16:00...Turn On--CW/SSB India, Africa, Middle East, Europe,NA 16:45...Turn Off 17:50...Turn On--CW/SSB Africa,Europe,Middle East,NA 18:35...Turn Off 19:15...Turn On--CW/SSB Africa,Europe,Middle East,NA 20:00...Turn Off 21:50...Turn On--CW/SSB Sou