[amsat-bb] Re: TS2000 and satpc

2011-03-06 Thread Erich Eichmann
Hello Damon, 1750 Hz is the tone frequency of terr. repeaters. Try the following: Start SatPC32 and select SO-50. At the TS-2000 press Func + 4(Tone/SEL) to display the sub tone frequency. It will be 1750 Hz. In the program window click on the T control. With T1 the frequency will change to 67.0

[amsat-bb] Logbook software?

2011-03-06 Thread Bryan Green
What's the favorite logbook software for satellite work? I've asked a few prolific ops privately but am curious in public. It seems to me that the usual suspects for HF work are not adequate for the roving grid hoppers among us. The one thing it seems software could do nicely is automate the

[amsat-bb] Re: Logbook software?

2011-03-06 Thread Jeff Moore
I like the DXKeeper app that is part of the DX Lab Suite of apps. Others will likely have other suggestions. Jeff Moore -- KE7ACY CN94 - Original Message - From: Bryan Green kl7cn...@gmail.com What's the favorite logbook software for satellite work? I've asked a few prolific ops

[amsat-bb] Re: Logbook software?

2011-03-06 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I'm a fan of N3FJP Amateur Contact Log. http://www.n3fjp.com/ Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Mar 6, 2011 3:11 AM, Bryan Green kl7cn...@gmail.com wrote: What's the favorite logbook software for satellite work? I've asked a few prolific ops privately but am curious in

[amsat-bb] Re: Logbook software?

2011-03-06 Thread Zachary Beougher
Hi Bryan, I really like Ham Radio Deluxe - http://www.ham-radio-deluxe.com/ It fits my needs perfectly. If you do LoTW and/or eQSL, this is a great one to use. ADIF exports and imports are a breeze. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Bryan Green Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2011 2:55

[amsat-bb] Antenna Analyzer

2011-03-06 Thread Howard Kowall
Hello to everyone I am seriously thinking about buying an antenna analyzer,I build enough antennas to justify buying one.I enjoy building HF,VHF,UHF antennas of all flavors.The standard swr bridge is just not cutting it anymore.So I guess what I am looking for is one that will do 3mhz to

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 and L/U PacSat BBS Mode

2011-03-06 Thread Bob Bruninga
You can guess my question... Is UI digipeat enabled? It is definitely harder to access on the L uplink than on the rarely used V uplink, but it does work. Bob, WB4APR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 and L/U PacSat BBS Mode

2011-03-06 Thread Mark L. Hammond
You can guess my answer... Yes :) We make every attempt to keep the digipeater ON when the BBS is on. In fact, I think the default from a full reload of the satellite is DIGI ON. 73, Mark N8MH At 09:30 AM 3/6/2011 -0500, Bob Bruninga wrote: You can guess my question... Is UI digipeat

[amsat-bb] AO7 on Mode A

2011-03-06 Thread John Geiger
Has there been much activity on Mode A recently? 73s John AA5JG ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings:

[amsat-bb] Re: Antenna Analyzer

2011-03-06 Thread i8cvs
Hi Pete, WA6WOA I do not recommend the MFJ-269 antenna analyser because it is very inaccurate particularly on 435 MHz I have compared the MFJ-269 with several professional network analysers and I have found that at most the MFJ is usable up to 30 MHz maximum because above 30 MHz the inaccuracy on

[amsat-bb] Re: Antenna Analyzer

2011-03-06 Thread Pete Rowe
Thanks Dominico I have also compared my unit with an HP network analyzer and have found the readings to be quite acceptable for amateur work.   Mine reads 1.0 :1 into a precision load up to 170 MHz.  Indeed, it reads 1.1:1 at UHF and that is just fine for my measurements. Rarely do I see an

[amsat-bb] Re: SATPC32 ISS Showing weird operation

2011-03-06 Thread Alan P. Biddle
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[amsat-bb] Re: SATPC32 ISS Showing weird operation

2011-03-06 Thread Greg D.
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[amsat-bb] Re: Antenna Analyzer

2011-03-06 Thread Clint Bradford
First, befriend a Motorola technician at your local Moto dealership - if you haven't already. And you really have two price-point options: about US$400 for an MFJ-269, or a true piece of bench service gear at about US$5000. If you get an MFJ-269, use your contact with a real service tech to

[amsat-bb] Re: Antenna Analyzer

2011-03-06 Thread i8cvs
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[amsat-bb] Re: Antenna Analyzer

2011-03-06 Thread Edward R. Cole
At 11:28 AM 3/6/2011, Clint Bradford wrote: First, befriend a Motorola technician at your local Moto dealership - if you haven't already. And you really have two price-point options: about US$400 for an MFJ-269, or a true piece of bench service gear at about US$5000. If you get an MFJ-269, use

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 142

2011-03-06 Thread Louis McFadin
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[amsat-bb] Re: Antenna Analyzer

2011-03-06 Thread Alan P. Biddle
Clint, There are a few units filling in that price range, fortunately much closer to MFJ than the Motorola in price. http://www.rigexpert.com/ http://www.w5big.com/ My MFJ-269 is great on HF, but even after calibration is problematical on VHF and up. I keep wanting to replace it, but having

[amsat-bb] Sat Programs for IPAQ ?

2011-03-06 Thread Ted
I just ran across our 'retired' IPAQ Pocket PC (how far we have come, right?.) Anyway, is anyone aware of any programs that might work on this thing to at least display a sat track. I thought it might be useful if it were nailed to my Arrow or at least in a shirt pocket.. Any help appreciated

[amsat-bb] Re: Antenna Analyzer

2011-03-06 Thread Art McBride
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[amsat-bb] Re: Antenna Analyzer

2011-03-06 Thread i8cvs
Hi Art, KC6UQH If you are satisfied with an antenna VSWR in the order of 1.5 : 1 then you don't need an antenna analyser but only a VSWR meter. An antenna analyser must be able to measure with accuracy the real part and the imaginary part of the impedance i.e. the resistive and the reactive

[amsat-bb] Re: Antenna Analyzer

2011-03-06 Thread i8cvs
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[amsat-bb] Re: Antenna Analyzer

2011-03-06 Thread Tom Clark
In addition to the other alternatives described by WA4SCA, Let me also suggest another nice VNA (Vector Network Analyzer) -- the Mini-VNA and Mini-VNA PRO made in Europe and available in the US from http://www.w4rt.com/ and Gigaparts