[amsat-bb] XE3DX Sat, on Lotw.

Just to say to those who have worked at my station from the grids EK15, EK25, EK35,EK09, EK37, EK38, EK39, EK26, EK35 and EK34 (TG8/XE3DX). during the yearsfrom 2009 to 2011 will be available in lotw next week to confirm, EK36 my home has always been on lotw to confirm, if there is no QSO, send

[amsat-bb] Re: SATPC32 and FT847

Hello Tom, the automatic Doppler correction works flawlessly. However, the program does not update the radio frequencies every second (that is not neccessary and would take a lot of system time), but only when the Doppler shift of the higher one of both frequencies has changed by more than the "int

[amsat-bb] Re: Diplexer

Amsat needs a WIKI to store all of this valuable information for hams of the future... Roger WA1KAT On 4/9/2011 10:53 PM, Art McBride wrote: > Andrew, > Both Duplexer and Diplexer allow for transmit and receive at the same time. > > A duplexer, as used on a 2 meter repeater has an extremely narr

[amsat-bb] Yaesu FTM-350AR

Has anyone tried using the Yaesu FTM-350AR mobile to work the FM satellites. It is stated in the manual that it is a full-duplex radio. Been looking at something to use mobile. I would appreciate any input anyone might have. Thanks. << John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,A

[amsat-bb] This afternoon on the sats

Hi all, This afternoon I am hosting a small group from the St. Pete Yacht Club as a follow-up to my presentation last month. We are going to go over equipment in more detail, and will try to be on the afternoon's FM passes, and probably FO-29 as well. They are gearing up for a trip to Mexico a

[amsat-bb] Re: The Need for Phonetics

The question of "proper" phonetics comes up several times a month in threads on QRZ.com. Unfortunately, the ICAO phonetics (alpha, bravo, etc.) present problems when regional accents in the United States are present and even more so when the person involved does not have English as their primar

[amsat-bb] anybody hear Arissat-1 yet?

Well, if I have my notes right, Arissat-1 should be active for almost one orbit thus far---anybody hear it yet? West Coast US? South Africa? Russia? Heading to India and China soon... 73, Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org.

[amsat-bb] Proper Phonetics

The ARRL Ops Guide (ARRL publication FSD220) is a very popular download from my sat site's "Shack Aids" ... http://tinyurl.com/shack-aids Two great pages containing ... Communications Procedures ITU Phonetic Alphabet R-S-T System explanation Time Conversion Chart Clint, K6LCS

[amsat-bb] Re: anybody hear Arissat-1 yet?

What notes are you working from??? The "formal" activation begins 7:30AM PDT Monday, April 11 ... Do you have a test schedule you're working from??? We're gearing up for five passes here in Southern CA for the event! Here are the five passes I show that are monitor-able for us in Southern Cali

[amsat-bb] Re: This afternoon on the sats

Drew when are you going to change the AO51 uplink back ? - Original Message - From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" To: amsat-flor...@amsat.org, "Amsat-BB" Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 10:16:09 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] This afternoon on the sats Hi all, This afternoon I am hosting a small group fr

[amsat-bb] Re: anybody hear Arissat-1 yet?

Doh! Wrong day :) See why I asked? hehe 73! Mark N8M (it's been a LONG week and a short weekend...) At 09:03 AM 4/10/2011 -0700, Clint Bradford wrote: >What notes are you working from??? > >The "formal" activation begins 7:30AM PDT Monday, April 11 ... Do you have a >test schedule you're

[amsat-bb] Re: The Need for Phonetics

The use of Kilowatt as a phonetic is a pet peeve of mine especially where there is a brief pause between kilo and watt.   When I hear kilo I assume the letter k is being represented, then when I hear watt I have to decide if the sender is also representing the letter w or not. It seems overly

[amsat-bb] Re: anybody hear Arissat-1 yet?

Thought maybe you knew of an informal testing period ... SEE? I gave you the benefit of the vast knowledge you possess ... With ARISSat-1 in low power mode, I just hope folks won;t "give up" when they don't immediately hear it when they KNOW it's above them. SPECIAL ADDED EXCITEMENT - Our secon

[amsat-bb] ITU Phonetics - Kilo

>> ... The use of Kilowatt as a phonetic is a pet peeve ... Not an ITU-approved term. "K" is "kilo." SOURCE: ARRL Handy Ops Guide's ITU Phonetics: http://web.me.com/clintbradford/Work-Sat/Shack_Aids.html Clint, K6LCS ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org.

[amsat-bb] Re: The Need for Phonetics

Although some people say kilowatt is two words, it definitely is not. In over 50 years of using "kilowatt" as a phonetic I have not once had a station think it is KW. Kilowatt makes it through QRM and QSB a LOT better than "kilo". Some operators do use "Kansas" or "Korea" for the letter "K".

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

Neither are geographic names recommended by the ITU. However, geographic names do work considerably better under certain conditions. Had the FCC required that the ICAO phonetics be used such would be stated in 47 CFR Part 97. However, the identification procedures for phone operation are "spe

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

"Whiskey" confuses me ;-)) Chuck, Kilo Mike Niner Uniform - Original Message - From: "Clint Bradford" To: "AMSAT BB" Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 12:19 Subject: [amsat-bb] ITU Phonetics - Kilo >>> ... The use of Kilowatt as a phonetic is a pet peeve ... > > Not an ITU-approved term. "

[amsat-bb] Part 97 sec97.119 B2

http://www.w5yi.org/page.php?id=124 (2) By a phone emission in the English language. Use of {a phonetic alphabet} as an aid for correct station identification is encouraged; So we can use any form of word to letter that is necessary to ID a ham station There is no set legal phonetic alphabet in

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

I respect most everyone here's opinions, Glen. But I think we have to agree that if could at least get folks to RECOGNIZE that there are "formal" phonetics that should be used while working the satellites - and the use of them - if preferable to me announcing, for example, that I am working from

[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 startup sequence

FYI The task for the cosmonauts to turn on ARISSat-1 is scheduled to begin at 1430 UTC on April 11. That means that they will begin the procedure of getting the satellite, moving the antenna coax, adjusting the antenna switches in the ISS, then flipping the three switches on the satellite contr

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

>> ... "Whiskey" confuses me ... It's usually rum in my pina coladas that confuses me ... Clint ___ 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! Subsc

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

Some of us have our ears ready for the "standard" phonetics when some comes out with "mississippi whiskey runner" for MWR I got to stop and think "what did he just say" John, W0JAB ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

I don't get confused, I just get so I don't care. Joe WB9SBD The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com On 4/10/2011 12:26 PM, Clint Bradford wrote: >>> ... "Whiskey" confuses me ... > It's usually rum in my pina coladas that confuses me ... > > Clint > ___

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

I agree that particular phonetics are appropriate for certain situations. "Funny phonetics" are best left for FM repeater operations and other certain contacts where everyone knows each other. In the world of DXing geographical names have become the defacto standard because the ICAO phonetics

[amsat-bb] Re: Part 97 sec97.119 B2

That is absolutely true in that any, at least any non-profane, word can be used as a phonetic. However, readily recognizable words definitely work better. That is why there are standard phonetic alphabets including the ICAO and APCO. In the world of working DX geographical names have become a

[amsat-bb] Wanted: ARISSat-1 audio recordings

First call for ARISSat-1 audio recordings If you haven't already heard about it, ARISSat-1 will be activated while still inside the International Space Station. The transmissions are scheduled to begin around Monday 11 April 2011 at 14:30 UTC and continue until 10:30 UTC on 13 April 201

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

There is a "STANDARD" why not use it??? (that was a question) My navy training just rubs me the wrong way when I hear some of the "words" being used by some. Could be the "reason" your call went unanswered. John, W0JAB ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat

[amsat-bb] Re: The Need for Phonetics

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[amsat-bb] AMSAT-SA site down?

Haven't been able to get to the AMSAT-SA website for several days...  anyone know offhand when the ops over North America end(ed)? George, KA3HSW ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join

[amsat-bb] Re: The Need for Phonetics

I couldn't agree more. When I am not being understood or I have repeated my call 5 or 6 times and the guy on the other end is still getting it wrong, a simple switch from Kilo to Kilowatt and zulu to Zanzibar is usually all it takes to be understood. Ron KK7Z -Original Message- From:

[amsat-bb] (no subject)

Hi Gould, Many thanks for the additional info. It'll be helpful to those waiting for the transmission(s). Will "pass the word" here in Florida. 73, Carl Zelich, AA4MI, _aa4mi@arrl.net_ (mailto:aa...@arrl.net) AMSAT Member 36366, _AMSAT_ (http://www.amsat.org/) - The Radio Amateur Satell

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

Really? I thought the phonetic for K was "knot". :-) Bob K0NR On 4/10/2011 10:19 AM, Clint Bradford wrote: >>> ... The use of Kilowatt as a phonetic is a pet peeve ... > Not an ITU-approved term. "K" is "kilo." > > SOURCE: ARRL Handy Ops Guide's ITU Phonetics: > http://web.me.com/clintbradford/W

[amsat-bb] Ebay listing - old AMSAT Orbit magazines, all profits will go to AMSAT

I have an ebay listing of old AMSAT Orbit magazines. 　 Volume 1 #1 Volume 1 #2 Volume 1 #4 Volume 2, #2, (says #6 on the cover) Volume 2, #3, (says #7 on the cover) Volume 2, #4, (says #8 on the cover) Volume 3, #1, (says #9 on the cover) Volume 3, #2, (says #10 on the cover)

[amsat-bb] Re: Part 97 sec97.119 B2

On 4/10/2011 1:01 PM, Glen Zook wrote: > In the world of working DX geographical names have become a defacto standard > phonetic alphabet. Is there a published List someplace of this "Official" Geographical alphabet? Joe WB9SBD ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

At 10:29 AM 4/10/2011, John Becker wrote: >There is a "STANDARD" why not use it??? >(that was a question) > >My navy training just rubs me the wrong way >when I hear some of the "words" being used >by some. > >Could be the "reason" your call went unanswered. > >John, W0JAB > Actually am surprised

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

The problem is that the "standard" ICAO phonetics are problematic under certain circumstances. In the military world the operators are specially trained to use ICAO phonetics including the "preferred" way to pronounce the words. Unfortunately, this just doesn't exist in the amateur radio world

[amsat-bb] Ecuador's first CubeSat - NEE-01 Pegasus

See http://www.southgatearc.org/news/april2011/ecuador_cubesat.htm 73 Trevor M5AKA Daily Amateur Radio Email/RSS News: http://www.southgatearc.org/ Email Your News To: editor at southgatearc.org Or Upload At: http://www.southgatearc.org/news/your_news_1.htm __

[amsat-bb] Re: Part 97 sec97.119 B2

Not that I know of, at least outside of any specialized DX publications. However, here is a list of the words most usually heard: A = America B = Boston C = Canada D = Denmark E = Ecuador F = France G = Germany (some do use Guatemala) H = Honolulu (some do use Hawai'i) I = Italy J = Japan K = Ki

[amsat-bb] Re: SATPC32 and FT847

There is also the possability the FT-847 is a early production model. The original design did not include two-way CAT control. Models withe serial number 8G05 or later provided full CAT control I have an early unmodified FT-847 which will set the designated doppler corrected up and down freqs w

[amsat-bb] Re: The Need for Phonetics

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[amsat-bb] Re: Wanted: ARISSat-1 audio recordings

I'll be posting video and audio - I'll let you know where, and allow downloading and sharing! Clint, K6LCS http://tinyurl.com/YURI-K6LCS ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to sup

[amsat-bb] SO67

Hi all Last chance for USA tonight Europe from tomorrow see www.amsatsa.org.za If you have any recent recordings please send the MP3's to saam...@intekom.co.za Thanks Hans ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@a

[amsat-bb] Re: Diplexer

Nah, hams of the future will have it downloaded to their chip implants at birth... :-) George, KA3HSW - Original Message - From: "Roger Kolakowski" To: Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 8:07 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Diplexer > Amsat needs a WIKI to store all of this valuable informati

[amsat-bb] Mobile satellite operation from 4X this Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Hi all, To celebrate the April 12 event of Yuri Gagarin's first manned flight to space, and to receive ARISSat1, we will hold a mini field-day in the Herzliya Science Center on coming Tuesday, (together with a BarBQ..) Our event is planned to take place between 12:00UTC (15:00 Israel time) until

[amsat-bb] Re: The Need for Phonetics

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[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:34:48 -0700 (PDT), Glen Zook wrote: >That is why geographical names work better when working DX. For stateside >use, at least in my opinion, the ICAO phonetics are definitely recommended. I've had this happen to me enough to be more than just coincidence. Repeating my cal

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

At 02:34 PM 4/10/2011, you wrote: >Again, geographical names have become the defacto "standard" where working DX >is concerned. So we are having a QSO and I tell you my QTH is Louisiana, Missouri and you then think to yourself "say what" followed be "does not compute" Look it up at QRZ dot com.

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

Nope that is Jethro Bodine phonetics and knot stands for zero!! ;-) -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bob K0NR - email list Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 2:18 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics -

[amsat-bb] Re: Diplexer

I hadn't heard... will those be socketed or flashed? Roger WA1KAT On 4/10/2011 4:32 PM, George Henry wrote: > Nah, hams of the future will have it downloaded to their chip implants at > birth... :-) > > George, KA3HSW > > - Original Message - > From: "Roger Kolakowski" > To: > Sent: Sund

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

Hi! > Again there is nothing wrong with the standard > > I for one will never use your "de facto" standard when there is already one > that has been in use for years and years and years. What many are saying, and I agree with in a couple of situations, is that sometimes the standard ICAO/NATO pho

[amsat-bb] Re: Diplexer

On Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 06:01:37PM -0400, Roger Kolakowski wrote: > I hadn't heard... will those be socketed or flashed? OTP > > Roger > WA1KAT > -73 Diane VA3DB -- - d...@freebsd.org d...@db.net http://www.db.net/~db ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] Re: Proper Phonetics

- Original Message - From: "Clint Bradford" To: "AMSAT BB" Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 5:59 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Proper Phonetics > The ARRL Ops Guide (ARRL publication FSD220) is a very popular download > from my sat site's "Shack Aids" ... > > http://tinyurl.com/shack-aids > > Two g

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

King Kong Five Dream On just had to add my two cents worth as no one wanted to give me a penny for my thoughts. 73...bruce Sent from my iPhone ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Joi

[amsat-bb] Re: anybody hear Arissat-1 yet?

Mark, The email I rcvd from ARRL states in part: "Transmissions will begin on Monday, April 11, at 14:30 UTC and continue until 10:30 UTC on April 13". My reading tells me it has not yet awakened... 73, Ted K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bou

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

I have no problems figuring out most adhoc phonetic alphabets, but when people use two separate words to represent one letter I find it distracting and confusing.  I doubt I'm the only person who suffers from this. (In case any one is wondering, yes I was trained in the use of the icao phoneti

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

If you want to get technical, geographic names has been a "standard" much longer than the ICAO phonetics. However, it is fine with me if you insist on using the ICAO phonetics when in a DX pileup. That just means that I am generally going to work the DX first! As I keep saying, there is a pla

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

Aardvark Aardvark Fife Pneumonia Knight :O) 73 Glenn - Original Message - From: "Bruce" To: "amsat-bb" Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 5:33 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo > King Kong Five Dream On > > just had to add my two cents worth as no one wanted to give me a pe

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

I found, some years ago when just a visitor to the US, that the format of the call was much more important than the phonetics. I took part in field day using my UK call which properly should have been W/G8IFF, Whiskey Slash Golf Eight India Foxtrot Foxtrot. Most had problems with W/G8IFF, G8IF

[amsat-bb] Re: Proper Phonetics

As a matter of information, until relatively recently the ARRL suggested their own set of phonetics that had basically nothing to do with the ICAO or even the old military phonetics. It was closer to the still in effect APCO phonetic alphabet. In fact, they "suggested" at least 3 different pho

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

With inflation, probably more like 50 cents! Glen, K9STH Website: http://k9sth.com --- On Sun, 4/10/11, Bruce wrote: King Kong Five Dream On just had to add my two cents worth as no one wanted to give me a penny for my thoughts. ___ Sent via AM

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

Our club at Field day WB9FDZ, was always known as Whiskey Bravo Nine Field Day Zombies. Especially at 3 am on a dead 75 meters! Joe WB9SBD W B 9 Silent But Deadly! The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com On 4/10/2011 5:33 PM, Bruce wrote: > King Kong

[amsat-bb] STANDARD

Boy did I open up a can of worms... I personaly think that even though we dont "Have" to use the standard I think is not only sounds the best but just seems everyone should use the same one in my opinion. Sure if you know you are talking with some guy in Mexico or whatever, maybe then use t

[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu FTM-350AR

Funny - I just used it for the first time mobile this past Thursday. It seemed to work really well. I worked SO67, so I am not overly sure on the audio quality since SO67's audio is different from AO51/27/etc. The receive was not very good, but a preamp should help. I was using a dual ba

[amsat-bb] Re: The Need for Phonetics

I have to agree!! The phonetics in the phonetic alphabet were chosen for a reason. They are very hard to confuse with another letter. Fancy phonetics have no place in communications that you want understood. If you want to get a call sign correct use the standard phonetic alphabet. That way ever

[amsat-bb] Re: The Need for Phonetics

Sorry, John. Information here needs to jive better with the history. ICAO developed a phonetic alphabet in the mid-to late 1940's to help the budding field of international aviation. They came up with an alphabet designed to be spoken (and mangled) by people of any mother tongue and be well

[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu FTM-350AR

One last thing - if you are running APRS, make sure you shut the beacon off before you switch to the satellite uplink. I made this mistake until I started hearing packets on the downlink... ;-) 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 7:5

[amsat-bb] Bandwith

Greetings, Proper phonetics, easiest satellite's to hear, satellite etiquette. I truly enjoy a good discussion, but maybe before you consider a post do a little research, and take advantage of the volumes of information available on our AMSAT site or the ARRL site, etc. that will answer all the

[amsat-bb] Cans o' Worms

>> ... Boy did I open up a can of worms ... Yes, you did. I propose that we all NOT initiate ANY threads with the following titles until AFTER the ARISSat-1 activation this week ... -Elk versus Arrow -ITU vs. MY Phonetics -Circular polarization on the FM birds -When will we have a ham Geo-synsc

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

Since MOST of us aren't civil aviators, I suggest we use the ITU Phonetic alphabet like everybody else does. It's the same for those of you that don't know that or what ICAO stands for. Juliet Echo Foxtrot Foxtrot -- Kilo Echo Seven Alpha Charlie Yankee - Original Message - From: "G

[amsat-bb] Re: The Need for Phonetics

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[amsat-bb] Bandwith

Hi Pete...AMEN !! And the sauce in the attached recipe is excellent !!! It was developed by my wife Susan, here in Cat Nap 82 73, Ted, K7 Tango Radio Kilo -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Peter Portanova Sent: Sunday, A

[amsat-bb] Re: Cans o' Worms

>> ... don't know that or what ICAO stands for ... No, but I learned long ago what "IKEA" stands for: I Kan't Even Assemble ... Clint ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to supp

[amsat-bb] Re: The Need for Phonetics

On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:52:37 -0700, Jeff Moore wrote: >This is a bunch of baloney! > >Stick to the standard and it will work fine. Experience trumps experts. I have a friend who's name went into the log as "Dred" because a South American ham kept hearing "Golf" as "Dog". So much for standards.

[amsat-bb] UH-OH!

Did I make an a#$ out of myself again? I thought the STANDARD WAS "Alpha Foxtrot Yankee KILO Uniform X-ray Sierra Tango etc... " ??? I better start paying attention. I thought the above is what pilots, military and Hams use and sissy lala's just make up their own... Anyway I personally

[amsat-bb] Re: The Need for Phonetics

I have found that Japan works much better than Juliet for the letter J. People keep hearing Juliet as India. don't know why, they don't sound anything alike, but that is what happens. 73s John AA5JG - Original Message - From: "Jim Shorney" To: "amsat-bb" Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011

[amsat-bb] Re: Cans o' Worms

And let's hope we don't get 100 messages a day saying the same thing about ARISSAT, such as "I CAN't HEAR IT" On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:23:26 -0700 Clint Bradford writes: > >> ... Boy did I open up a can of worms ... > > Yes, you did. > > I propose that we all NOT initiate ANY threads with the

[amsat-bb] Re: STANDARD

No comment on the phonetics discussion...tastes great, less filling...however, I do have something on the following comment: <<>> A little history lesson for some of us here ( me included )...google SCR-536...I assume this is where the term "handie talkie" comes from. Note the radio "received

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

My call starts Kilo Kilo Zero --- It never gets logged correctly, it always gets logged as Kilo Zero. Kilowatt Kilowatt Zero gets logged right almost every-time. I have come to accept it. Sierra works about 60 % -- Sugar works around 95 % I have learned to use what works. 73, Joe kk0sd

[amsat-bb] Re: The Need for Phonetics

I've also had a frequent problem with Oscar being heard as Alpha, so I usually over-emphasize the Oh part. Greg - Kilo OH-scar 6 Tango Hotel And, yes, Ernestine (Lily Tomblin) made it very clear that it is "K" as in Knight. > From: aa...@fidmail.com > To: jshor...@inebraska.com; amsat-bb@a

[amsat-bb] FS: Anritsu power meter/counter/sig gen

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[amsat-bb] Re: STANDARD

Hey can o empty worms, Z What is the deal there zed? Zed ted same same ZULU clear as a bell.. Kilo foxtrot one bravo uniform Zulu. -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of K5VGU Duane Vigue Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 7:37 PM

[amsat-bb] Re: STANDARD

Surely you didn't mean to imply that HT (Handy Talkie) is not a treasured and valid amateur radio term? :-) 73, Bob K0NR On 4/10/2011 5:41 PM, Kevin Deane wrote: > Boy did I open up a can of worms... I personaly think that even though we > dont "Have" to use the standard I think is not only sou

[amsat-bb] AMSAT-France NEWS

I just saw a tweet from Joe N6CL that AMSAT- France by a vote of 11 to 10 has voted itself out of existence. ___ 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

[amsat-bb] Re: Proper Phonetics

Not from us in Boston... Roger WA1KAT On 4/10/2011 6:28 PM, i8cvs wrote: > The pronunciations given for "Oscar" and "Victor" may seem awkward to > English-speaking people in the US. > ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

Until they start "correcting" names and Bombay becomes Mumbai and Peking becomes Beijing... Roger WA1KAT On 4/10/2011 6:57 PM, Glen Zook wrote: > If you want to get technical, geographic names has been a "standard" much > longer than the ICAO phonetics. However, it is fine with me if you insis

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

I just broke my Delta-echo-lima-echo-tango-echo key 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: "Roger Kolakowski" Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 10:52:51 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo Until they start "correcting" names and Bombay becomes Mumba