[amsat-bb] expections

2012-05-28 Thread Alan Beck
Currently I have my LNBlock downconverter mounted at the antenna. It is a High Sierra Microwave 432M7. The antenna is a Uhf Ringo ranger set at the boiiom end of the band. It is 25 feet up right now. So, how do I realize more signal level? Using my FT-950, both preamps on I can hear signals

[amsat-bb] PWsat and Almasat

2012-05-28 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
Anyone have any news on how these two sats are doing? 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 amateur satellite program!

[amsat-bb] Re: expections

2012-05-28 Thread i8cvs
Hi Alan, To answere your question it is necessary to know the following data: 1) Gain in dBi and polarization of your antenna UHF Ringo ranger set. 2) Noise Figure NF in dB and gain in dB of your LNB High Sierra Microwave 432M7 downconverter. 3) Value in MHz of the IF of your 432M7

[amsat-bb] Program for possible use in Education and for Demos

2012-05-28 Thread Thomas Doyle
Looking for a few folks to try out this program that is designed for demos and education. If any AMSAT's were left out or want to be excluded let me know. The video high def and is best viewed full screen. If you are interested in trying the program let me know.

[amsat-bb] Re: expections

2012-05-28 Thread Bill Ress
Hi Alan, It's not clear to me what your problem is since you said you are hearing signals. Are you not hearing signal with the HSM 432M7? The High Sierra Microwave 432M7 has a noise figure of less than 1 dB. Check your data sheet and it should likely be around 0.6 dB. The gain of 25 dB is

[amsat-bb] Re: Program for possible use in Education and for Demos

2012-05-28 Thread Clint Bradford
Very nicely done ... clean, clear, and concise! Clint K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com ___ 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

[amsat-bb] 2nd Call For Speakers for AUK International Space Colloquium

2012-05-28 Thread Trevor .
This is the second call for speakers for the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium which, due to the Olympic Paralympic Games, will be held this year on the weekend of September 15-16, 2012 at the Holiday Inn, Guildford, GU2 7XZ, United Kingdom. AMSAT-UK invites speakers, to cover topics

[amsat-bb] Video - STRaND-2 ‘Kinect’ Satellites

2012-05-28 Thread Trevor .
STRaND-2, a twin nanosatellite mission from SSTL and the University of Surrey to test a novel in-orbit docking system. See the video at http://www.uk.amsat.org/7851 73 Trevor M5AKA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those

[amsat-bb] First Satellite QSO

2012-05-28 Thread Steve May
I want to give a huge Thank You to all of the guys at the Dayton Hamvention for the information they shared at the AMSAT booth and the demonstrations. After a few unsuccessful tries I made my first QSO on SO-50 about 10 minutes ago. I only made one contact tonight, that being KC9TTR in Indiana,

[amsat-bb] Re: First Satellite QSO

2012-05-28 Thread Stefan Wagener
Congratulations! Welcome to the world of amateur radio satellites. Ham radio will never be the same :-) 73, Stefan VE4NSA On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 6:44 PM, Steve May steve.w5...@gmail.com wrote: I want to give a huge Thank You to all of the guys at the Dayton Hamvention for the information

[amsat-bb] Qsl Cards

2012-05-28 Thread Kevin Deane
Finally got some and sent off 10 or so today. If anyone needs any from me please feel free to email me the info and I will get them out to ya! Sorry to those that have been waiting. :) Kevin KF7MYK ___

[amsat-bb] Re: First Satellite QSO

2012-05-28 Thread Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)
Steve, I want to give a huge Thank You to all of the guys at the Dayton Hamvention for the information they shared at the AMSAT booth and the demonstrations. After a few unsuccessful tries I made my first QSO on SO-50 about 10 minutes ago. I only made one contact tonight, that being KC9TTR in

[amsat-bb] Re: First Satellite QSO

2012-05-28 Thread Rick Tejera
Steve, Congratulations! I still remember my first Sat QSO as if it were yesterday. The thrill of hearing my downlink and then the response from W6AJP was one of the highlights of my time as a ham. Now be sure to apply for the Satellite Communicators Award. Details are the AMSAT web page. 73