[amsat-bb] VO1DZX/VO2 in FO62 (Labrador) Until Dec31

2010-12-13 Thread Zachary Beougher
Hi All, Daniel, VO1DZX is operating portable VO2 from Labrador (FO62) until December 31. Daniel reports that bad operating conditions and lack of transportation will probably keep him from working any additional grids. The morning passes are too early and the early afternoon passes take

[amsat-bb] Re: Dual Yaesu Rigs on SatPC32

2010-12-13 Thread David Palmer
Hi Howard, I use twin FT-817ND's and haven't seen what you describe: I adjust the receive cat till I hear my voice proper aprox  -1.3 kHz on FO29 I reset it to 0 then adjust the cat for transmitter to +1.3kHz I click change/store data file button,then click uplink cal button I restart

[amsat-bb] UO-SAT 11 1515z 13dec2010

2010-12-13 Thread John Marranca, Jr
This morning, at 1515, I copied UoSAT-11 at near S5 as it approached FN02ox. The bird still sounds great after all these years! Too bad AO-16 can't wake up like that! John KB2HSH ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the

[amsat-bb] Re: UO-SAT 11 1515z 13dec2010

2010-12-13 Thread John Marranca, Jr
As would we ALL! KB2HSH On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 11:47 AM, Dee morse...@optonline.net wrote: Yes, but I'd rather have AO-40 wake up (sniff, sniff!) Dee, NB2F -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of John Marranca, Jr

[amsat-bb] Re: UO-SAT 11 1515z 13dec2010

2010-12-13 Thread Dee
Yes, but I'd rather have AO-40 wake up (sniff, sniff!) Dee, NB2F -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of John Marranca, Jr Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 11:00 AM To: amsat-bb Subject: [amsat-bb] UO-SAT 11 1515z 13dec2010

[amsat-bb] Demonstrator Rotator Setup

2010-12-13 Thread Clint Bradford
I have an inquiry from a gentleman who would like to show the dramatic sight of a computer-controlled small Yagi tracking a satellite while in a convention booth - but not necessarily a full-blown Yaesu G-5500. If I am not making sense, just ask ... (grin) He is thinking 12VDC, laptop, just a

[amsat-bb] Re: timing

2010-12-13 Thread Wayne Estes
When you launch WinAOS, you have the opportunity to specify which Keps file to use. Make sure WinAOS uses the same Source File as SatPC32. Wayne Estes W9AE Oakland, Oregon, USA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the

[amsat-bb] Re: Demonstrator Rotator Setup

2010-12-13 Thread Anthony Monteiro
Hi Clint, Mike Stipick, KC4RI, presented a small yagi tracker at the 2010 AMSAT Space Symposium. Contact him for info: kc...@att.net 73, Tony AA2TX --- At 12:49 PM 12/13/2010, Clint Bradford wrote: I have an inquiry from a gentleman who would like to show the dramatic sight of a

[amsat-bb] Re: Demonstrator Rotator Setup

2010-12-13 Thread jmfranke
For starters, take a look at: http://ka6puw.tripod.com/azimuth1.html John WA4WDL -- From: Clint Bradford clintbradf...@mac.com Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 12:49 PM To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Cc: ARISS-ops OPS ariss-...@amsat.org Subject:

[amsat-bb] Re: Demonstrator Rotator Setup

2010-12-13 Thread George Henry
Look back thru the -BB archives...  I seem to recall that, a couple of years ago, someone rigged up a system using an X-10 webcam mount or some such thing.  The az-el mount for a small telescope or remote-controlled security camera should work, as well.  You just have to be able to switch the

[amsat-bb] Re: Demonstrator Rotator Setup

2010-12-13 Thread Alan P. Biddle
KI4PSR did a very nice stepper motor version of a tracker. http://www.lostfrogs.com/SatTrack.htm 73s, 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

[amsat-bb] Re: Amateur Satellite Frequency Allocations (LF)

2010-12-13 Thread Trevor .
--- On Mon, 13/12/10, Joe n...@mwt.net wrote: Plus if it's listening to 135KHz and re transmitting what it hears on 2 or 70cm,  it isn't transmitting on 135  so  what part is not legal? There's no problem with flying a receiver, it's Amateur Band transmitters you can't fly below 7MHz.

[amsat-bb] Re: LF Satellite

2010-12-13 Thread Armando Mercado
In 1973, Explorer 49 was placed in orbit around the moon, It studied LF emissions from the sun, Jupiter and other solar system sources. See: http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/profile.cfm?Sort=ChronMCode=Explorer_49StartYear=1970EndYear=1979Display=ReadMore 73 Armando, N8IGJ

[amsat-bb] Re: LF Satellite

2010-12-13 Thread Armando Mercado
Also see: http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/masterCatalog.do?sc=1973-039A - Original Message - From: Armando Mercado To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 4:26 PM Subject: RE: LF Satellite In 1973, Explorer 49 was placed in orbit around the moon, It

[amsat-bb] Re: Dual Yaesu Rigs on SatPC32

2010-12-13 Thread Howard Kowall
Hello to all Thanks to all who replied to my post Will try again to recal as from your emails Will let you know how I made out Thaks again Howard VE4ISP - Original Message - From: Howard Kowall hkow...@shaw.ca To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 7:09 PM Subject: Re:

[amsat-bb] Geminids Tonight - Talk to NASA

2010-12-13 Thread Clint Bradford
Geminids peak TONIGHT! Astronomers consider it the best meteor shower of the year, with more than 100 meteors streaking through the night sky every hour. http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/geminids2010.html http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/geminids2010.html

[amsat-bb] Re: Geminids Tonight - Talk to NASA

2010-12-13 Thread Rick Tejera
Get away from city lights if possible. The peak will be around 1000UT. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Dec 13, 2010, at 17:34, Clint Bradford clintbradf...@mac.com wrote: Geminids peak TONIGHT! Astronomers consider it the best

[amsat-bb] No, Clint's Not Drinking ...

2010-12-13 Thread Clint Bradford
Q. Can the ISS astronauts see tonight's Geminid meteor shower? NASA: Yes - but they are orbiting at 250 miles above the Earth, and the meteors are at about 47 miles. So the astronauts on the ISS would have to look DOWN towards the Earth to see the meteor shower instead of up. I'm going to bed

[amsat-bb] ARRL sanctioned Palm Springs Hamfest

2010-12-13 Thread Peter Reinzuch
*An invitation by: The Desert Radio Amateur Transmitting Society of Palm Springs* *The Desert RATS http://desertrats.am/ ** * is inviting you and your groups members to attend *Palm Springs Hamfest 2011*... January 29. We would like your help in making this years event surpass the 600