[amsat-bb] 2M1EUB/P IO78KI

2012-06-28 Thread paul robinson
QRV FROM IO78KI NW.SCOTLAND NEXT FEW DAYS..PAUL ___ 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/listinf

[amsat-bb] REMINDER: 13 Original Colonies Special Event

2012-06-28 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Just a reminder for everyone. http://www.13colonies.info/ *The 2012, 13 Colonies stations will operate from 12:01 AM Eastern (0401Z),on July 1st, (That's one minute after midnight, early Sunday morning, July 1st) to 11:59 PM Eastern (0359Z July 6) ending on July 5th (One minute to midnight, lat

[amsat-bb] Rover satellite activity

2012-06-28 Thread Kenneth Holland
Hello I will be in EM67 for the SO-50 pass at 14:24z today. Handheld portable 5 w, not full duplex. If anyone needs this grid. KC9TTR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to su

[amsat-bb] Added a few things you might want to try

2012-06-28 Thread Thomas Doyle
- fixed issue with non-english windows systems - added rotor control (works with LVB Tracker and similar controllers) - multiple web data sources - same low price - free (send your AMSAT a couple of bucks if the spirit moves you) http://www.tomdoyle.org/simplesatlookdown Have Fun - 73 de W9KE Tom

[amsat-bb] 2M1EUB QRV NXT PASS AO7

2012-06-28 Thread paul robinson
TRYING TO BE QRV LAST PASS AO7 FROM IO78 SQ W.SCOTLAND 2NITE 2M1EUB SMALL WINDOW ...CU ABT 145.949 ___ 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: REMINDER: 13 Original Colonies Special Event

2012-06-28 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jun 28, 2012 7:44 AM, "Dave Webb KB1PVH" wrote: > Just a reminder for everyone. http://www.13colonies.info/ > *The 2012, 13 Colonies stations will operate from 12:01 AM Eastern > (0401Z),on July 1st, (That's one minute after midnight, ea

[amsat-bb] Re: REMINDER: 13 Original Colonies Special Event

2012-06-28 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I have a correction to make. It should be WB2OQQ/K2A for NY, not WB2OQQ/W2A Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ 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] ARISS Contact today

2012-06-28 Thread Edwin M. "EMike" McCardel, KC8YLD
Great audio in Ohio (EN80) from today's ARISS. Mag mount attached to side of vehicle. Even with short window because of campus building I still got about 5 minutes of good audio. EMike E. Michael McCardel, KC8YLD Ohio Section Affiliated Club Coordinator, ARRL AMSAT-Edu Moderator Knox Count Ohio, A

[amsat-bb] insulated mast??

2012-06-28 Thread Bob- W7LRD
Just a curious question.  I know the insulated el. boom subject has been beat to death.  I happen to have five, 5 foot fiberglass boom sections.  Is it worthwhile using one for the mast??  I used a metal mast for years and it "seemed" to work fine for me.  Having a plethora of hardware for my

[amsat-bb] 2M1EUB/P IO78KI UPDATE

2012-06-28 Thread paul robinson
THKS EVERY ONE rain,wind and poor location...qth was scourie sw sutherland NW SCOTLAND io78ki i may try another pass 2morr from there if wx improves...qsl dirrect any one who needs the new grid ..paul 2E1EUB2M1EUB/P ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.o

[amsat-bb] Re: insulated mast??

2012-06-28 Thread i8cvs
Hi Bob, W7LRD If your 5 foot fiberglass is strong enought you can use it as a mast section but a metal mast works equally well. BTW fiberglass tubing is recommended to be used as a boom. 73" de i8CVS Domenico - Original Message - From: "Bob- W7LRD" To: Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 9:

[amsat-bb] Amateur Radio TV and CW Beacons for ISS

2012-06-28 Thread Trevor .
See http://www.uk.amsat.org/?p=8704 Also update on the CAS-2 post http://www.uk.amsat.org/?p=8665 73 Trevor M5AKA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur sa

[amsat-bb] Re: Added a few things you might want to try

2012-06-28 Thread Ted
Tom, BTW, this is a really fun program. Thanks for the effort ! 73, Ted K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Thomas Doyle Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 8:31 AM To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Added a few thi

[amsat-bb] Journal Volunteers Needed

2012-06-28 Thread Doug Loughmiller
Greetings from Hot and Humid North Texas, As I am sure everyone has heard, Ed Long, WA4SWJ is retiring from his duties as editor of the AMSAT Journal. Ed has done an outstanding job providing the AMSAT membership with a quality publication for over 8 years and we all owe him a debt of gratitude