[amsat-bb] RAX-2 keps

2012-05-30 Thread Alan Beck
Where do I find RAX-2 keps? Alan VY2WU ___ 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: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-

[amsat-bb] appreciation to the list

2012-05-30 Thread Alan Beck
I appreciate having all of your help in all thing amsat as I try to not blunder across this aspect of the hobby. It is very nice to have the help 73, Alan VY2WU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-

[amsat-bb] 9600 birds & RAX

2012-05-30 Thread PA3GUO
Alan A good 9600 test signal from space is RAX-2. Each 10 seconds its transmits a short burst. Relative easy to receive. Kepler sets: http://celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/cubesat.txt -- Henk, PA3GUO ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed ar

[amsat-bb] European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)

2012-05-30 Thread Eric Knaps, ON4HF
Today I wanted to use my arrow and portable to make a qso on SO-50. M6DNU (also portable) called me but it took 5 minutes to complete that contact. F2IL was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even listen to the downlink?? Give portable stations also a change please! We only have 2

[amsat-bb] software

2012-05-30 Thread Alan Beck
OK, I will phrase my question another way. What is the consensus tracking program that is most likely to tune my FT-950 CAT? Alan VY2WU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to sup

[amsat-bb] Re: software

2012-05-30 Thread George Henry
SatPC32. Free demo (fully functional except for saving your location), and if you register it, all proceeds go to AMSAT. George, KA3HSW - Original Message > From: Alan Beck > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Sent: Wed, May 30, 2012 12:44:32 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] software > > OK, I will

[amsat-bb] Re: software

2012-05-30 Thread Gordon JC Pearce
On 30/05/12 17:35, Alan Beck wrote: OK, I will phrase my question another way. What is the consensus tracking program that is most likely to tune my FT-950 CAT? gpredict uses hamlib, so it talks to damn near anything. -- Gordonjcp MM0YEQ ___ Sent

[amsat-bb] SO-50 Interference

2012-05-30 Thread Clint Bradford
>> ... was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even listen to the >> downlink? Personally, I would have privately emailed him and explained the situation ... BEFORE publicly demeaning him in any public message forum. And I just sent him a private, polite email. Nothing accusatory

[amsat-bb] I: European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)

2012-05-30 Thread Francesco Grappi
Well done Eric ! 73" IW4DVZ Frank -Messaggio originale- Da: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Per conto di Eric Knaps, ON4HF Inviato: mercoledì 30 maggio 2012 18.22 A: Amsat - BBS Oggetto: [amsat-bb] European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL) Today I wanted to use my

[amsat-bb] Re: I: European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)

2012-05-30 Thread PE0SAT | Amateur Radio
Yes! I also agree Well done. PE0SAT Jan On 30-05-2012 21:25, Francesco Grappi wrote: Well done Eric ! 73" IW4DVZ Frank -Messaggio originale- Da: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Per conto di Eric Knaps, ON4HF Inviato: mercoledì 30 maggio 2012 18.22 A: Am

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50 Interference

2012-05-30 Thread Ted
Clint, why on earth would you feel compelled to get in the middle of another ham's business or posting ? you are truly amazinga true 'legend in your own mind' jeez, just shut up one in awhile 73, Ted, K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50 Interference

2012-05-30 Thread Clint Bradford
I dislike assholes in any aspect of my life. "Amateur radio" conversations should be positive and entertaining and educational experiences. And not a demeaning, name-calling, childish activity. I suppose you also sent messages to the other two guys who wrote, "Way to go - insulting fellow ham

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50 Interference

2012-05-30 Thread Ted
The prosecution rests -Original Message- From: Clint Bradford [mailto:clintbra...@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 1:49 PM To: Ted Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SO-50 Interference I dislike assholes in any aspect of my life. "Amateur radio" conversations shou

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50 Interference

2012-05-30 Thread Ben Jackson
On Wed, 30 May 2012, Ted wrote: Clint, why on earth would you feel compelled to get in the middle of another ham's business or posting ? Another Ham's business... Talking (Complaining) about satellites... On a public mailing list... about... satellites... And we can't comment on it? Wait...

[amsat-bb] Re: European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)

2012-05-30 Thread Tony Langdon
At 02:21 AM 5/31/2012, Eric Knaps, ON4HF wrote: Today I wanted to use my arrow and portable to make a qso on SO-50. M6DNU (also portable) called me but it took 5 minutes to complete that contact. F2IL was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even listen to the downlink?? Give porta

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50 Interference

2012-05-30 Thread Clint Bradford
BEN>> And we can't comment on it? Wait... What? Ted has an "anti-Clint" war waging in his own mind. Not sure what started it. But he is surely one who sees the demonstrable successful promotion of this aspect of the amateur radio hobby by me as something he cannot deal with. Clint Bradford, K

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50 Interference

2012-05-30 Thread John Spasojevich
Maybe the other ham the original guy was complaining about was working SO50 with a dual band/single receive HT himself and was not able to monitor the downlink while he was calling. John -AG9D On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 4:08 PM, Ben Jackson wrote: > On Wed, 30 May 2012, Ted wrote: > > Clint, why

[amsat-bb] Ham Spirit

2012-05-30 Thread Clint Bradford
Back to Eric's original question: "Where is the "ham spirit" these days?" Well, I ask, WHEN did the true spirit of ham radio CHANGE to the point where we can demean fellow hams in public message groups - WITHOUT simply contacting an "offending" ham privately to see if we could help them with

[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Spirit

2012-05-30 Thread Clayton Coleman W5PFG
Maybe we should bring back the guillotine? On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 4:44 PM, Clint Bradford wrote: > Well, I ask, WHEN did the true spirit of ham radio CHANGE to the point > where we can demean fellow hams > in public message groups - WITHOUT simply contacting an "offending" ham > privately to se

[amsat-bb] W1AW on AO27 1 June

2012-05-30 Thread Mark Spencer
I will attempt to put W1AW on AO27 for the Friday, June 1, 1700Z and 1843Z passes (I'll be portable in the parking lot with an 817 and ARROW). If you would like a QSL, let me know via e-mail and I'll take care of it. For those working stiffs---I hear you; I will try to make some Saturday trips

[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Spirit

2012-05-30 Thread Jeff Yanko
I say we all mellow out and listen to some songs from Lynyrd Skynyrd, especially one song in particular. "Don't Ask Me No Questions." It'll probably solve some of the ongoing issues and show a perspective as to why this is getting out of hand. 73, Jeff WB3JFS - Original Message --

[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Spirit

2012-05-30 Thread Craig Gagner
After doing a little research I think Eric is more than qualified to know what Amateur Radio is all about and how the Ham Spirit has changed. After working HF for over 20 years he is well aware. He has a very impressive looking Satellite set up and I am sure he could hear his own signal quite well.

[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Spirit

2012-05-30 Thread Clint Bradford
I am back to contacting schools/museums for NASA regarding their upcoming ARISS projects ... Issues? What issues? (grin) Clint K6LCS ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to suppor

[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Spirit

2012-05-30 Thread John Spasojevich
The interesting thing is that this issue was brought up and caused by three EU hams. Why and how this type of thing always seems to degenerate into a commentary on the general ham condition and a personal war wages between people who were not even in the original event is an interesting statement

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50 Interference

2012-05-30 Thread John Spasojevich
the original guy I was speaking of was the station the original poster mentioned as not listening on the downlink John - AG9D On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 4:54 PM, John Becker wrote: > I was the "original guy" and your not even close or warm. > > John > > At 04:37 PM 5/30/2012, you wrote: > >Maybe t

[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Spirit

2012-05-30 Thread Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL
At 03:50 PM 5/30/2012 -0700, Clint Bradford wrote: I am back to contacting schools/museums for NASA regarding their upcoming ARISS projects ... Issues? What issues? (grin) Clint K6LCS Don't Ya just love how FM LEO's bring out the best in everyone? ;-) KB7ADL Rooting for P3E

[amsat-bb] Re: European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)

2012-05-30 Thread i8cvs
Hi Eric, ON4HF Before to call F2IL an European alligator and give bad publicity on AMSAT-BB I suggest you to use more fair play and send to him an email and explain to him the problem occurred to day on SO-50 As far I know my friend Jean Marie is an expert satellite operator and I have with him m

[amsat-bb] Re: European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)

2012-05-30 Thread Stefan Wagener
Thanks Domenico, a quick search on the web turns out some good information about the ability of F2IL to work satellites. He has a great record and accomplishments. A personal email enquiring about what was going on is a good way of building each other up and not causing unnecessary conflict. We al

[amsat-bb] European Lunar Lander - Call for Declarations of Interest

2012-05-30 Thread Stefan Wagener
ESA has posted a very unique opportunity: http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/HSF_Research/SEMGUMZWD2H_2.html Wouldn't it be great if the key AMSAT organizations put a proposal together to put a ham radio transponder on the moon. It can have all the cool educational outreach and training opportunities as

[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Spirit

2012-05-30 Thread Edward R. Cole
Enough. I unsubscribe - there I am finally finished with anything to do with amsat. Ed - KL7UW ex-member 3212 (worked on AO-6) and now ex bb subscriber! At 02:58 PM 5/30/2012, you wrote: The interesting thing is that this issue was brought up and caused by three EU hams. Why and how this type