[amsat-bb] WB2OQQ/ SPECIAL EVENT

2011-05-20 Thread Peter Portanova
Hello, The Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club has invited me to do a Satellite Presentation and Passes in honor of Armed Forces weekend. I will be situated at historic Republic Airport, home of many of the aircraft that were used to defend our freedom, in fact I will be using my ELK Antenna

[amsat-bb] 70c Band safe from auction, Thanks WB2OQQ

2011-05-20 Thread Larry Teran
I would like to thanks Peter Portanova, WB2OQQ on his participation to visit Congressman Peter T. King (R-NY) to discuss his recent proposed legislation, HR 607, and its impact on Amateur Radio, as well as the other delegates that participated on, for now the 70cm ham portion is safe from the

[amsat-bb] Re: 70c Band safe from auction, Thanks WB2OQQ

2011-05-20 Thread Donald Jacob
Hi Larry, Thanks for the info. Just one question for clarification. Is the full ham spectrum, 420 through 450MHz safe from the auction. 73 Don WB5EKU On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 10:35 AM, Larry Teran ki6...@gmail.com wrote: I would like to thanks Peter Portanova, WB2OQQ on his participation to

[amsat-bb] Coax

2011-05-20 Thread Mike1234
I was wondering what would be the right coax for a 50 foot run for satellite work ? Actually maybe a little less ? Your help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. Mike N8GBU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are

[amsat-bb] Software

2011-05-20 Thread Mike1234
I was wondering if there is a new version and if it is going to be down at Dayton? I'm going to Dayton Saturday ! Mike N8GBU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now

[amsat-bb] In-flight iPhone snaps Space Shuttle launch

2011-05-20 Thread Clint Bradford
The story behind the photo taken of the Space Shuttle from an in-flight passenger jet. Stefanie Gordon shot the image of Endeavour's launch with her iPhone as her plane descended for a landing. http://www.tuaw.com/2011/05/17/in-flight-iphone-snaps-space-shuttle-launch/ Clint Bradford

[amsat-bb] Re: Software

2011-05-20 Thread Jeff Moore
What software are you referring to?? Jeff -- KE7ACY - Original Message - From: Mike1234 mikef1...@buckeye-express.com I was wondering if there is a new version and if it is going to be down at Dayton? I'm going to Dayton Saturday ! Mike N8GBU

[amsat-bb] Re: Coax

2011-05-20 Thread Jeff Moore
You might want to consider hardline for the lowest possible loss. You aren't specific enough in your question to really be able to provide the answer you're looking for. What kind of antennas are you using? What frequencies? Are you using a rotor? Are they on a tower? Are you using on-mast

[amsat-bb] Re: 70c Band safe from auction, Thanks WB2OQQ

2011-05-20 Thread saguaroastro
Received this morning from one of my Listserves: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Lisenco, N2YBB n2...@arrl.org 917-865-3538 May 19, 2011, Massapequa Park, NY - A delegation of Amateur Radio operators from the Long Island / New York City area met this morning with Congressman Peter T.

[amsat-bb] Re: Coax

2011-05-20 Thread Dave Guimont
I was wondering what would be the right coax for a 50 foot run for satellite work ? Actually maybe a little less ? Your help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. Mike, The best you can afford! And just as important, use the best N connectors, properly soldered for 2 meters and anything

[amsat-bb] AO51

2011-05-20 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
Due to interference from a repeater, we'll try using 145.920 as the uplink this weekend. 73, Drew KO4MA Sent from my iPhone ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the

[amsat-bb] Coax and Software correction

2011-05-20 Thread Mike1234
Sorry guys its been a busy day I thought I put in the left out information. The coax for satellite work I was talking about was for two meters and 440 to link up with the ham satellites. I have about a 50 foot run or less.The software I was referring to was SATPC 32 I have version 12.8 I thought I

[amsat-bb] My Comments on AO-51

2011-05-20 Thread Mike1234
I have been following the comments of AO-51 failing. I'm new to working the birds and have yet to start to do anything with the birds. Primarily from health problems, the weather and other personal things going on in my life. I keep my membership up with AMSAT and bought a bunch of stuff from the

[amsat-bb] Re: AO51

2011-05-20 Thread George Henry
Any idea where the offending repeater is located?  Any callsigns heard? George, KA3HSW - Original Message From: Andrew Glasbrenner glasbren...@mindspring.com To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Sent: Fri, May 20, 2011 3:27:35 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO51 Due to

[amsat-bb] Re: In-flight iPhone snaps Space Shuttle launch

2011-05-20 Thread George Henry
And what was her iPhone doing turned on during approach?  Still a no-no on all commercial carriers, AFAIK... George, KA3HSW - Original Message From: Clint Bradford clintbradf...@mac.com To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Fri, May 20, 2011 2:20:44 PM Subject: [amsat-bb]

[amsat-bb] Re: In-flight iPhone snaps Space Shuttle launch

2011-05-20 Thread Rick Tejera
Airplane mode? Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On May 20, 2011, at 14:34, George Henry ka3...@att.net wrote: And what was her iPhone doing turned on during approach? Still a no-no on all commercial carriers, AFAIK...

[amsat-bb] Re: 70c Band safe from auction, Thanks WB2OQQ

2011-05-20 Thread Charles Suprin
Howdy, This may be my ignorance of the process but I thought amendments were voted on. In that case can't the bill pass without the amendment that protects us? Charles Aa1vs On May 20, 2011 3:53 PM, saguaroas...@cox.net wrote: Received this morning from one of my Listserves: FOR IMMEDIATE

[amsat-bb] Re: In-flight iPhone snaps Space Shuttle launch

2011-05-20 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Good Girls Go to Heaven, Bad Girls Go Everywhere Roger WA1KAT On 5/20/2011 5:34 PM, George Henry wrote: And what was her iPhone doing turned on during approach? Still a no-no on all commercial carriers, AFAIK... George, KA3HSW - Original Message From: Clint

[amsat-bb] ARISSAT-1 TLM DOWNLOAD

2011-05-20 Thread Pete Norris, K1HZU
Hi all: When the TLM download became available, I downloaded it into XP, as the Vista version was not ready. Does anyone know whether it has been released or not? My Vista setup would be far better to run it in than my XP. Thanks to all. I'm anxiously waiting for July. Pete, K1HZU

[amsat-bb] Re: Coax and Software correction

2011-05-20 Thread Alan P. Biddle
Mike, There is a version 12.8a, but that has been out for some time. We have it here, however. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mike1234 Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 2:57 PM To: AMSAT Subject: [amsat-bb]

[amsat-bb] Re: 70c Band safe from auction, Thanks WB2OQQ

2011-05-20 Thread Jeremy Widner
I believe it is - here is the article I found once I saw Larry's note - http://nli.arrl.org/nli-hams-meet-with-rep-king-regarding-hr-607-70-cm-is-safe.html On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 1:16 PM, Donald Jacob wb5...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Larry, Thanks for the info. Just one question for clarification.

[amsat-bb] Primer on Digital modes for Sats

2011-05-20 Thread Jeremy Widner
Where would I start if I am looking for a primer on digital modes on Sats? -- 73 Jeremy Widner K0PDX http://k0pdx.us Secretary Raytown Amateur Radio Club - K0GQ http://k0gq.com/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the

[amsat-bb] Re: In-flight iPhone snaps Space Shuttle launch

2011-05-20 Thread Mike Blazek
Hi, George: The iPhone 4 (and maybe the earlier models) have an 'airplane mode' that disables all wireless functions. The camera still works. Mike, N5UKZ On 5/20/2011 4:34 PM, George Henry wrote: And what was her iPhone doing turned on during approach? Still a no-no on all commercial

[amsat-bb] Re: Coax

2011-05-20 Thread Paul Delaney - K6HR
LMR-600 Paul Delaney - K6HR paul.hamra...@verizon.net http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mike1234 Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 11:36 To: AMSAT Subject: [amsat-bb] Coax I was wondering what