[amsat-bb] VUCC FEE

2011-01-26 Thread wa4hfn
My division director recommends email your concerns to Dave Patton (n...@arrl.org) and copy their Division Director as well so lets flood them Im looking to AMSAT for new awards WA4HFN Damon ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-UK - Next Cttee Mtg 26 March

2011-01-26 Thread Graham Shirville
Hi All, Here is some good news just released by the UK Space Agency about the UKube-1 project. You will see that the FUNcube system is formally part of the project. Whilst the release does not mention the FUNcube linear U/V transponder function during evenings and weekend, this

[amsat-bb] UKuke-1 Announcement

2011-01-26 Thread Graham Shirville
Sorry this time WITH the relevant link! http://www.ukspaceagency.bis.gov.uk/21973.aspx - Original Message - From: Graham Shirville To: amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 3:42 PM Subject: Re: AMSAT-UK - Next Cttee Mtg 26 March Hi All, Here is some

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSAT-1

2011-01-26 Thread Alexandru Csete
Today the Soyuz was moved to the launch pad - I assume with ARISSat onboard. Roll-out video from tvroscosmos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IF8V8212W0 73 Alex OZ9AEC On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 6:58 PM, Gould Smith gould...@bellsouth.net wrote: Hello John, There is current information about

[amsat-bb] Re: APRS via Satellite

2011-01-26 Thread PA3GUO
And this is how it looks like in the dark, in passes when it is dark outside, but when ISS is still 'flying' in sunligth: you hear see ISS on your THD7 ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSFVTN2KKog (best seen in HD, as ISS is a bright, yet tiny little dot moving in the sky) Henk, PA3GUO

[amsat-bb] HO68 status

2011-01-26 Thread John Geiger
Is there a webpage that shows the current on/off times for HO68? The one that you link to from the satellite status page on the AMSAT website hasn't been updated since December. 73s John AA5JG ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are

[amsat-bb] 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht

2011-01-26 Thread zach hillerson
Good afternoon all - As I am officially hooked after my first week of operating the satellites, I am trying to gain a bit better operating setup.  I love the arrow and tripod that I am using and find the Yaesu FT60 to be perfectly suitable.  I am thinking that operating duplex would be a big

[amsat-bb] Re: HO-68 Status

2011-01-26 Thread Clint Bradford
... Is there a webpage that shows the current on/off times for HO68? The one that you link to from the satellite status page on the AMSAT website hasn't been updated since December. Just to be absolutely clear and accurate, the AMSAT page refers us to the official page of the project. It

[amsat-bb] Re: 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht

2011-01-26 Thread Ted
Zach, there are a lot of VUCC's out there that use exactly what you have... Most here will argue that you HAVE to be duplexa lot get by without it The way AO51 has been lately, I don't think it would matter if you were sitting on top of it trying to get in !! Good luck in the contest 73,

[amsat-bb] Re: 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht

2011-01-26 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
On 1/26/2011 4:00 PM, Ted wrote: Zach, there are a lot of VUCC's out there that use exactly what you have... Most here will argue that you HAVE to be duplexa lot get by without it No, just that it is a more productive and considerate way of operating. A lot of the congestion you hear on

[amsat-bb] Re: 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht

2011-01-26 Thread Tyler Nicholas
I will second Drew on the FT-530. I picked one up for under $200 that was in awesome condition and it is the best HT I have ever owned (and I have been through a bunch). If you are even luckier, you might find one with the MH-29 speaker mic that has a LCD display on it. You can adjust the

[amsat-bb] Re: UKuke-1 Announcement

2011-01-26 Thread G0MRF
That is good news. Also, I see bids are being solicited from anyone / any team who would like to form the official U-Kube ground station for the 1 year duration of the mission. There are a list of 20 requirements for the ground station at:

[amsat-bb] Fwd: Re: Re: UKuke-1 Announcement

2011-01-26 Thread Mark L. Hammond
#21--must be from UK! :) http://www.ukspaceagency.bis.gov.uk/assets/pdf/UKUBEAOGS.pdf UK-based entities are invited to submit a proposal for Ground Segment support on this pilot mission. 73, Mark N8MH At 06:22 PM 1/26/2011 -0500, you wrote: That is good news. Also, I see bids are

[amsat-bb] Re: Antenna Observations/Question

2011-01-26 Thread John Becker
a coat hanger will some what work also. But I really guess that age old saying of - you get what you pay for Best sums it up. In a Dirty Harry voice - do you want it to just work or work great? ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions

[amsat-bb] FW: 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht

2011-01-26 Thread Kevin Deane
From: summit...@live.com To: qstick...@yahoo.com Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:01:37 -0800 Hello I too am recently addicted, I dont know exactly what you are using, I do not have a duplex rig, and am reluctant to get one considering all the

[amsat-bb] FW: Re: HO-68 Status

2011-01-26 Thread Kevin Deane
From: summit...@live.com To: clintbra...@earthlink.net Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: HO-68 Status Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:08:41 -0800 http://www.southgatearc.org/news/january2010/ho68_schedule_2301.htm I just found this one... I will be on this weekend maybe we could try a prearanged

[amsat-bb] Re: FW: Re: HO-68 Status

2011-01-26 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
That's the 2010 schedule. HO68 had some issues last week, so I'd watch for an email from the command team for news on when it returns to service. 73, Drew KO4MA Sent from my iPhone On Jan 26, 2011, at 8:09 PM, Kevin Deane summit...@live.com wrote: From: summit...@live.com To:

[amsat-bb] Stardust-NExT Probe Spots Comet Tempel 1

2011-01-26 Thread B J
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.cfm?release=2011-029cid=release_2011-029msource=11029tr=yauid=7683115 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to

[amsat-bb] Net Statistics

2011-01-26 Thread Clint Bradford
Although I've been involved on the 'Net for over 20 years, in no way do I claim to understand it all. Here's a site that shows the status of several Internet resources ... engrossing statistics ... and YES, I do have a source of caffeine (coffee pot) in the home office.

[amsat-bb] W6RO QSL VUCC

2011-01-26 Thread Jeff Yanko
Hi all, After making my submission to VUCC Satellite, yes it was still a go to get this award after the surprise fees were implemented. I was told by the local card checker that the W6RO, Queen Mary, QSL was not valid due to the fact that the grid, DM03, was not to be found anywhere on the

[amsat-bb] Re: W6RO QSL VUCC

2011-01-26 Thread Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)
Hi Jeff! After making my submission to VUCC Satellite, yes it was still a go to get this award after the surprise fees were implemented.  I was told by the local card checker that the W6RO, Queen Mary, QSL was not valid due to the fact that the grid, DM03, was not to be found anywhere on the

[amsat-bb] Re: W6RO QSL VUCC

2011-01-26 Thread John Papay
Jeff, Here's the VUCC rule on the grid square: 7(b) For the convenience of the Awards Manager in checking cards, applicants may indicate in pencil (pencil ONLY) the grid locator on the address side of the cards that DO NOT clearly indicate the grid locator. The applicant affirms that he/she