[amsat-bb] Re: Educate the Manufacturers

At 08:40 PM 12/16/2010, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: >On 12/17/2010 12:09 AM, Greg D. wrote: > > > > > > I believe this is the operative statement. I haven't tried it in a > > while (years), but I recall that my Alinco DR-610T mobile rig was not > > able to receive on 70cm while I was keyed up on 2m

[amsat-bb] Re: AO7 Post Script

Thinking about this a little more, I can install a 2-foot stub tube on the existing satellite tower this winter and install the 2m yagi and half the 436CP42 for adequate Leo performance. All the wiring has been run so it makes sense to re-install something there. I have to lower the hinge-ove

[amsat-bb] Yaesu FTM-350

Within a couple hours of each other, I have been told that the Yaesu FTM-350 can NOT receive on 440 while simultaneously keying up on 2M (1) - and that it WILL do that (2). I thought calling Yaesu tech support for my answer would be sufficient. They haven't disappointed me in the past. I apolo

[amsat-bb] UO11

Hi Signal heard of UO11 today over GG54. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU6mF79zTls 73 PY5LF LUCIANO FABRICIO CURITIBA-PR-BRAZIL GG54JM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join n

[amsat-bb] Re: LVB Tracker

Hi Harvey, Mine has held for almost a year now. It lost data after a power failure one time in the middle of tracking, but it seems to hold most of the time. 73, Joe KI4TZ H. Vordenbaum wrote: > LVB Tracker with KR-5400A Controller. > > EEPROM does not hold calibration after Controller is turned

[amsat-bb] Sara Lily and Emma

Hello Signal of FAST 1 and FAST 2 over Brazil : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU9j_42bB2I You can see the "girls" talking to each other after the third beacon transmission (7:30) . 73 PY5LF LUCIANO FABRICIO CURITIBA-PR-BRAZIL GG54JM http://www.qrz.com/db

[amsat-bb] Call For AMSAT Ideas Worth Stealing

Hello Everyone, In a recent ARRL Illinois Section Newsletter, Section Manager Tom Ciciora, KA9QPN listed several "Ideas Worth Stealing" which describes activities that have worked well for Illinois clubs and amateur radio operators. In keeping with the spirit, the idea of an "Idea Worth Stealing"

[amsat-bb] Re: LVB Tracker

I would say try to program another PIC and change it. I keep mine turned off for days and it does not loss the calibration. 73, Steve - Iw1RDZ - Messaggio originale - Da: Joe A: H. Vordenbaum Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Inviato: Ven 17 dicembre 2010, 11:42:05 Oggetto: [amsat-bb] Re: LVB

[amsat-bb] Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?

Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?  I would like to decode transmissions from the satellites but don't have a need to transmit and was wondering if such a program exists. Zack N8FNR ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expre

[amsat-bb] Re: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?

Zack, Yes, there is software available that can decode packet without a TNC, visit this site, I believe it will answer your questions. http://www.kc2rlm.info/soundcardpacket/ 73- Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com http://www.qrz.com/db/WB2OQQ? _

[amsat-bb] Re: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?

I use AGWPE along with UISS. http://www.sv2agw.com/ham/agwpe.htm http://users.belgacom.net/hamradio/uiss.htm Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my VerizonWireless DROID On Dec 17, 2010 2:24 PM, wrote: > > > Is there software to decode packet without a TNC? > > I would like to decode transmissions from th

[amsat-bb] Re: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?

Sure, UISS and AGWPE with a sound card interface like a Signalink USB or a homebrew interface. Works like a champ. http://www.kc2rlm.info/soundcardpacket/ Craig N6RSX -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of vtnn...@comcast.ne

[amsat-bb] Thanks to all for the replies! RE: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?

Thanks to all for the replies. It is appreciated 73 Zack ___ 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.o

[amsat-bb] Re: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?

On 12/17/2010 2:10 PM, vtnn...@comcast.net wrote: > > Is there software to decode packet without a TNC? > > I would like to decode transmissions from the satellites but don't have a > need to transmit and was wondering if such a program exists. > > > Zack > > N8FNR > _

[amsat-bb] Re: Thanks to all for the replies! RE: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?

On Fri, December 17, 2010 20:35, vtnn...@comcast.net wrote: > > > Thanks to all for the replies. It is appreciated Also take a look at MixW > > 73 > > Zack 73 Jan - PE0SAT ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.

[amsat-bb] M-Squared Eggbeater woes

>From the ground, I can see that the fiberglass support rod for the loops on my 2-meter M2 Eggbeater has separated from the center housing, and the loops are now bobbing around in the wind. Before I even *think* about climbing up there to fix it or put something else in its place in the middle

[amsat-bb] MixW demo videos & mp3 for getting started

> Is there software to decode packet without a TNC? Hi Zack ! After you installed MixW, you can test it with a mp3 recording at my website: http://www.pa3guo.com/ooreos_26nov2010_pa3guo.mp3 This is a recent recording of 1200 baud packety from O/OREOS, one of the new satellites. MixW should deco

[amsat-bb] AO-27 website times wrong again

FYI: The AO-27 website schedule lister is behind the satellite's actual mode changes again, by about 23 minutes. Last time this happened, Mike Wyrick said it was due to the NTP client on the web server stopping. I have e-mailed him to let him know that there's a problem again. The Java sched

[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 and FOX PayPal widget fundraising

Hi all, We are just about to cross the $1000 mark on our PayPal fundraiser, and along with the $710 raised from the Facebook campaign, we are making a dent in recovering the funds spent on ARISSat-1 and those funds that will be spent on FOX. I want to thank those that donated, and those that t

[amsat-bb] 2204 AO-27 Pass - K7CWP????

I thought I copied K7CWP but I guess that was wrong. Anyone copy the correct call? Thanks and 73! John Belstner W9EN Valley Center, CA DM13le ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now

[amsat-bb] Re: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?

> Is there software to decode packet without a TNC? I've been recording passes and decoding .wav files after the fact with TrueTTY. No need for a rig/soundcard interface. It's a bit clumsy, but easy. My satellite ops are all portable and I don't have a notebook computer. 73, Scott N1AIA _

[amsat-bb] Re: 2204 AO-27 Pass - K7CWP????

If it was from CN94 it was most likely Loren K7CWQ Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-

[amsat-bb] Re: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?

Is there a link? Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf O

[amsat-bb] Re: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?

Scott I am curious how do you record ? I tried digital note takers once and they were not much chop Andrew Sent from my iPhone Andrew Rich On 18/12/2010, at 9:59, "Scott Richardson" wrote: >> Is there software to decode packet without a TNC? > > I've been recording passes and decoding .w

[amsat-bb] Re: M-Squared Eggbeater woes

George, I re-read your email and realized you were asking how the *fiberglass rod* connects to the balun case. The manual shows the balun case/support rod as one item, so I don't know how the rod is secured. My guess is that it's a force-fit into the delrin ring at the top of the balun. I ca

[amsat-bb] Re: M-Squared Eggbeater woes

George, The loops are secured with Allen screws at their bottom. They take a 3/32 Allen wrench to tighten them (I just checked this on my Eggbeater). You might want to make sure there's no ice in the hex hole, or the wrench won't get a good bite. Let me know if you need a copy of the manual an

[amsat-bb] K0BAM road trip

I'll be in DM58 this weekend for the following passes if anyone needs this grid: SATURDAY 12/18 - DM58 DELTA COUNTY COLORADO AO-27 1903z AO-51 2303z SO-50 2237z SUNDAY 12/19 - DM58 DELTA COUNTY COLORADO AO-27 2100z AO-51 2224z SO-50 2126z ___ Sent v

[amsat-bb] More On Akatsuki Venus Probe

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/news/20101218p2g00m0dm014000c.html http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T101217004031.htm 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member

[amsat-bb] Re: More On Akatsuki Venus Probe

Quoting from the article: Since Akatsuki failed to maintain the correct attitude during reverse thrust for entry into orbit around Venus on Dec. 7 Most unfortunate for the failure of their space craft on Dec. 7th.  Bob- W7LRD - Original Message - From: "B J" To: amsat-bb@am