[amsat-bb] CUSat and Falcon 9 R/B (2nd Stage) Los Angeles Sunday Evening Pass

2013-10-15 Thread Bryce Salmi
Hey All, I figured I’d share some neat stuff I did over the weekend. I’m still working on getting a good satellite capability at my apartment but otherwise I am able to do some basic stuff. I noticed that there was a 89.6 degree elevation (about as straight overhead as they get) last night

[amsat-bb] Re: Need help dismantling KR-500

2013-10-15 Thread Richard Limebear
Thanks to all the kind folks who responded. All I need now are the product names of greases available in the UK 73 Richard G3RWL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support

[amsat-bb] Skybox Imaging ready for SkySat launch

2013-10-15 Thread M5AKA
This article reports that SkySat-1 has started its journey to Dombarovsky near Yasny in the Russian Federation for a November 21 launch. SkySat-2 is currently slated for a launch from Baikonur in Kazakhstan on February 20.

[amsat-bb] Re: Need help dismantling KR-500

2013-10-15 Thread i8cvs
Hello Brian, OZ1SKY http://www.dl3lar.de/KRx00.html is for KR-400 the azimuth rotator while Richard is looking for instruction to dismount KR-500 the elevation rotator. 73 de i8CVS Domenico - Original Message - From: Brian Hougesen houge...@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent:

[amsat-bb] Re: UT1FG heard FO-29

2013-10-15 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
For those interested in such things, I clearly heard Yuri on FO-29 this evening for a minute or so, but couldn't make the QSO. PV8DX later told me he was in FF35. Now at anchor in FF46, offshore San Antonio, Chile, and in the log via AO-7. 73, Drew KO4MA

[amsat-bb] Symposium - VUCC/WAS card checking

2013-10-15 Thread Bruce
I will be at the symposium friday, saturday and sunday (sunday is the trip to the uss texas so not much time). I can check anyone's cards for VUCC satellite or WAS satellite. Download, the application from the ARRL for vucc have a computer generated list in grid square order of your cards

[amsat-bb] Re: UT1FG heard FO-29

2013-10-15 Thread Hector, CO6CBF
Drew, Thanks for the information! Yuri was worked on the 0045z FO-29 pass also. He was still in FF46. 73! Hector, CO6CBF -Mensaje original- De: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] En nombre de Andrew Glasbrenner Enviado el: martes, 15 de octubre de 2013

[amsat-bb] Re: Need help dismantling KR-500

2013-10-15 Thread Franklin Antonio
Most important thing: Prepare for some ball bearings to fall out. If you are not prepared, some greasy ball bearings will roll around the kitchen floor. Very dangerous and makes an awful mess. Been there. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions