"Absence makes the heart grow fonder." This expression is a perfect fit for
SO-67's schedule over North America. Because it's not always available, I
feel it's a real treat when it's activated for us. I check the SA AMSAT
website often for schedule updates. http://www.amsatsa.org.za/
I'm gratefu
I was working on my chainsaw this morning when I decided to turn on my 2m
rig and put it in VFO scan mode. I went back to the workbench and the radio
stopped scanning -- on a shuttle retransmission channel. Someone within
range of my home QTH was retransmitting the final moments as the ground cre
I was thinking the same thing, Kevin. With all this noise about it
being back up, I'm sure some people will boot up their PC's, turn the
radio on, and walk away. It's likely that some of these people gate
the traffic to the Internet but I'd wager greater than 50% of the
unattended stations beacon
There are at least two more manufacturers with switchable L/R circular
polarity antennas available today:
Cushcraft OSCAR Series (listed as OSCAR package in current catalog
consisting of 2m and 70cm antennas)
Gulf Alpha Communications (several offerings for 2m and 70cm
switchable polarity CP)
I'
I don't agree with these elitist arguments for intentionally making
things difficult. This "anti-easy-sat" mentality doesn't buy us
anything. Let the dead horse decompose.
Driving innovation and spawning a new generation of experimenters is a
more realistic vision. Create opportunities for peopl
About two years ago, I set out to get my VUCC in 6 months. Quickly, I
found it no challenge when we had AO-51, SO-67, AO-27, and SO-50 on
FM. The odds are good because there are more unique stations on the
FM birds. Like the FM birds or not, they DO attract more operators.
In about four months,
In my opinion, GoSatWatch for the Apple iPhone devices is the winner in
this department. The application utilizes the GPS and gyroscopes built
into the phone to accurately show you where the satellite is currently
tracking in the sky. I tested with exactly what you suggested GoSatWatch
on an iPh
Has anyone successfully tested SatPC32 on a Windows 8 tablet? I'm not sure
if it's feasible since I'm not familiar with Windows 8's file structure and
processor support.
73,
Clayton
W5PFG
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I periodically encounter the same issue as described by Jeff KB2M.
The only exception is that I run Windows 7. I never have the problem
on my Windows XP laptop. I can't seem to pinpoint why I get that
error. It seems very random on my system.
My solution, in line with Alan WA4SCA's recommendat
I'm looking for a lightly used Yaesu FT-857D for to work FO-29, VO-52,
and AO-7 mobile. I would prefer it come with separation kit. I'm
only interested in the "D" model. I've been running an IC-910H in the
car but now I'm ready for something SMALLER and more concealable!
Please email me directl
Soon I will be visiting DM70-71 and DM80-81. If you need these grids
confirmed, I would be glad to work with you. I will likely work FO-29
and SO-50 only this time. Please email me off-list.
73,
Clayton
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>From the recent, very informative emails on the subject of satellites and
emergencies, the following lessons have been reinforced:
1. Satellites can be used in emergencies, can being the operative word.
2. There is some evidence satellites have been used in emergencies in the
past, some being
I'm not sure why a rotor or PC is needed. I have made many contacts in the
past two years with an Arrow antenna (hand driven) and an IC-910 (manual
Doppler correction.) With a little practice, it's really not difficult.
The trick is to practice, practice, practice.Y
Over the weekend I made c
from another laptop, your full duplex
> 'Earth Station' FT 847 producing a crystal clear signal from a 40 year old
> bird limping along on ancient solar panels and all you have to do is press
> the PTT button - that puts a smile on your face, too :)
>
> Anderas - VK4TH
>
&
If any active satellite operators are attending Ham-Com in Plano, TX June 7
or 8, please email me off-list. Several of us are planning to congregate
and swap war stories.
73
Clayton
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To each his own.
I have worked 100's of passes from the road with an Icom 910 and an Arrow
in the past year. I find it the cleaner solution albeit a bit more
expensive than two all mode radios. It's not exactly handheld but with
the carry handle I can easily move it from its foam carry box to t
My biggest pet peeve is all the bad advice on FM satellite operation. It
sets the wrong expectation for many a new ham. You don't need a
sophisticated OSCAR station with full tracking. At the same time, don't
expect a 1980's vintage 2AT and a dummy load to work. There are economical
solutions t
AO-40 premature death
Sob-sob Boo-hoo
I want, I want, I want.
(amateurish, I know)
73
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Soon someone will respond stating that CW should be the only communications
medium for nets and that they wouldn't participate unless the net was on a
HEO satellite. Even better, the individual won't pay their dues for AMSAT
unless they are the designated net control station.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
O
Are you looking for a good excuse to visit the 2013 AMSAT Symposium in Houston?
It is with great pleasure that I announce the return of Hector
Martinez, CO6CBF, to the AMSAT Symposium. Last year, Hector’s
presentation on “Cuban style” satellite operation was well-received by
the attendees. Don’
Someone gave me an old but new-in-box version of the same antenna a few
years ago. I did a shoot out between it and the three element Arrow. I
used a ten degree AO-7 and a two degree VO-52 pass for comparison between
mode B satellites.
My tests showed the Cushcraft in RHCP did not perform better
If you are an ARRL or W5YI Volunteer Examiner attending this year's
symposium, please contact me off the AMSAT-BB.
We have the opportunity to test a foreign visitor. I'd like to arrange a
test session that will fit into the symposium schedule. Very likely it
would be early in the morning of Satu
Gravity is a very entertaining film. I found some of the scenarios
portrayed laughable yet creative. It is amazing that during the entire 90
minute film only two actors are utilized, one being only for the first 1/3
of the movie.
The debris scene is very scary when you think of all the global im
Welcome a newly licensed ham, KF5YXV tonight on a number of passes starting
Nov 5 at 01:44 UTC on FO-29. Hector will operate from Galveston island.
73
Clayton
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I personally suggested carrier pigeons for check-in at the 2013 Symposium.
It is certainly a unique net with all the various methods of check-in
available.
73
Clayton
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On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 7:03 PM, Ted wrote:
> ...Hiram and Marconi are spinning in their graves...jeez
>
> 73,
> K7TRK
>
>
1. It was great to see so many operators in attendance. I lost
count of the total but here are just a few of the more frequent North
American stations heard on the birds: N5AFV, N5ZNL, AC0RA,
CO6CBF/KF5YXV, KO4MA, WD9EWK K5OE/M0GOE, WA5KBH, KF5LOQ, N8RO, N0JE
2. There were lots of gre
Great job, George.
With all the potential new satellites in the coming year, I'm hoping
activity increases and we see more active grids.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On Nov 18, 2013 7:50 PM, wrote:
>
>
> I received confirmation sometime during the last two weeks that I was out
> of town that I am now up t
I attempted to upload a QSO using AO-73 as a satellite name in Logbook
of the World. Since the satellite was a recently assigned this OSCAR
number it appears the ARRL does not yet recognize it. I've opened a
ticket with the LoTW helpdesk to resolve this issue.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
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I realize not everyone is a computer expert. I recognize that we live
in the days of appliance-operator hams, myself included. It surprises
me the number of individuals who post on this BB without first reading
the fine manuals provided with their applications or looking at
relevant, redundant em
13 at 11:40 PM, Clayton Coleman wrote:
> I attempted to upload a QSO using AO-73 as a satellite name in Logbook
> of the World. Since the satellite was a recently assigned this OSCAR
> number it appears the ARRL does not yet recognize it. I've opened a
> ticket with the LoTW he
Monday (evening) 11/2 - DM95/96
Tuesday (evening) 11/3 - EM05/06
Wednesday morning (early) 11/4 - EM14
If you need these grids confirmed, please email me off-BB. Can work
all sats except AO-7 mode A.
73
Clayton
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I purchased two antennas from Gulf Alpha and waited many months for
delivery from the manufacturer. The craftsmanship and assembly is
exceptional. However, I have changed my station and will not be
putting these antennas into service.
These antennas have been assembled but have never seen "the l
If you are already running TQSL 2.0, it is not necessary to login and
download the configuration file from the website. If you launch TQSL
2.0 it will check for the new configuration file and ask if you would
like to update.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 12:43 PM, wrote:
>
>
> I just
To use the two Baofeng radios on SO-50:
1. Program one memory channel for 145.85 MHz with a 67 Hz tone.
2. Program another memory channel for 145.85 MHz with a 74.4 Hz tone.
This channel will serve to turn on the 10-minute timer when required.
3. Next, program a set of memory channels sequen
I have a set of Gulf Alphas I bought and never put up for sale. As new.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On Dec 10, 2013 1:30 PM, "Rich/wa4bue" wrote:
> Can that block be treated with a non corrosive lacquer? Sun and weather
> does a lot of damage.
>
> Gulf Alpha is no longer producing their OSCAR antennas.
Just a short time ago after I moved into a new shack, I operated for a
month with an Elk at 15 degrees on a tripod. Armstrong rotor. I worked
all the current satellites right up through the first week we had AO-73's
transponder available.
Pay close attention to comments WB4APR has made about set
At the time we had SO-67, AO-27, AO-51, and SO-50 available, I owned
one of those antennas. I probably made somewhere in the vicinity of
250 contacts with it from my car.
For reception of all those birds, I would rate them as follows:
AO-51 - Worked modestly without preamp, excellent with preamp,
The method to positively confirm AO-7's mode is to try working the
transponder. If it doesn't work in mode B, it's probably in mode A.
Stations worldwide post almost each and every day the status of the
mode on the website http://oscar.dcarr.org (as pointed out by WB3CSY's
email.) A quick glance
Ron,
Bringing up a view of the entire satellite pass band can be very
enlightening when using a FlexRadio, FUNCube Dongle, or similar
device. What do you think about those people who run so much power
their signal sounds like garbage and images are seen and heard on
other parts of the passband?
12-17 January, I plan to activate several grids in the corridor
FN42-45 & FN32-35 all the way from Massachusetts into VE2-land. Most
of these are well represented by home stations but a few are not very
active. If you need any these grids worked/confirmed, please let me
know via email off-BB. Th
I've had numerous emails inquiring about the equipment I am using
while I'm on my current trip, operating grids as work schedule allows.
Receiver: Yaesu FT-817
Transmitter: Yaesu FT-857D
Antenna: Elk LPDA
Headset: Heil Traveler
Diplexer: Comet Triplexer CFX-324A
I utilize the two VFO's on each ra
Hey Michael,
Insulting the many fellow radio amateurs who enjoy making contacts
outdoors with the stroke of one email is quite an accomplishment.
Momma must be proud.
It is obvious from your lack of knowledge on presently active and
future, planned satellites that you really are just hear to stir
I'd like to propose some alternatives to the whiney "I want a HEO" BB emails:
- Write up your vision for how a HEO linear transponder might be
constructed and launched. AMSAT-NA is always looking for articles.
- Share with us your plan for obtaining the funds necessary to launch
a HEO linear tra
It has been asked here a time or two recently what methods can be
utilized to generate custom TLE sets. Some focused on how to
manipulate files while I offer a suggestion for downloading a custom
set tailored to the satellites you seek to observe.
The method I utilize is via the website Space-Tra
My recent acquisition of a new LVB Tracker came with serial only, not
the USB option. At first I thought this might be an issue but quickly
found that you can buy a nice FTDI USB to serial cable for around $15
online. It is a very clean solution. I was told that the USB option
had given some LVB
I assume many home station satellite operators utilize some kind of
full-duplex radio or combination of two radios for CW on the current
satellites.
Lately, as I have been listening a lot more with my FUNcube Dongle
Pro+, I have observed many CW stations drifting across the satellites'
passband.
Peter,
That is correct and what I have attempted to describe. A station not
adjusting properly for Doppler shift will appear to "move" across the
passband into stations who are making corrections. (voice or CW)
There are several categories for correction, as I see it by order of
occurrence...(a
3 and God Bless,
> Tim - N3TL
> Evansville, Ind. - EM68
>
>
> Original Message
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Listening on USB when operating CW
> From: Clayton Coleman
> Date: Fri, February 07, 2014 2:04 pm
> To: "Ng, Peter"
> Cc: "amsat
Hi Michael
You're in luck. The Phase 2 Fox series are based on the SDX transponder as
tested on ARISSat-1 and not your favorite "flying repeaters."
Learn more by visiting the "Meet the Fox Project" page at:
http://ww2.amsat.org/?page_id=1113
Welcome aboard. You can join AMSAT and renew via the
Bob,
Look in the BB archives as recently as September 2013:
http://ww2.amsat.org/amsat/archive/amsat-bb/31day/msg99924.html
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On Feb 18, 2014 12:56 PM, "Bob- W7LRD" wrote:
> found the tones in the sqf file, what exactly is the setup for a 910H for
> the two tones?
> 73 Bob W7LRD
"Move out of the way guys. I am going to turn on my amplifier and
smash those other stations so I can get the grid."
The Upload Ranking page is nicely done. I personally use it to look
at my count whilst away from the shack to see that my station hasn't
gone offline.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On Thu,
I am trying to use an application that expects a hardware TNC on
traditional serial port. At this point in time I don't have a
hardware TNC connected to my satellite station. I do have a
traditional multimode TNC I could utilize but I prefer not.
I am looking for a way, if possible, to configure
I have been operating from some grids in DL79,88-89 the past few days. I
am now moving to DM70 for several nights. I will squeeze in some passes
from DM70 and DM80 the next several days. No set schedule though evenings
are most likely.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
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Hi Jeff,
Don't let a few rotten apples spoil the basket. What you encountered is
common on FO-29 even with its generous passband.
As a general guideline I recommend portable and demo stations transmit
outside 145.930-960 to play it safe.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On Mar 14, 2014 4:10 PM, "Jeff KB2M" wr
Howie,
I think $50SAT MO-76 is innovative and COOL. I also think the
previous email about MO-76 was in jest and not meant to demean or
belittle the project.
I have been impressed with what "three guys working in their
hamshacks" did in a 2" x 2" x 3" satellite. Some folks might gripe
because it
George,
I typically rely on a single website when planning my rover adventures:
http://qthlocator.free.fr/index.php
Originally F6FVY put it together but it was later updated F5UKW. You
can enter your home six digit grid and then work you way down to the
areas you will be visiting. It utilizes
It worked fine last night. It's in autonomous mode. The transponder is
active in eclipse, not in the sun.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On Mar 23, 2014 9:56 AM, "Jeff KB2M" wrote:
> I just tried to work AO-73. I can hear the beacon just fine, but no
> transponder. Isn't it supposed to be on low power? Is a
Damon,
I personally don't think you will find a single conduit with greater
information on the satellite community than right here on the
AMSAT-BB. While not all emails interest me I have the free will and
ability to utilize my delete key.
To insinuate the AMSAT-BB isn't for people who WORK sat
The past 7 days there has been a noticeable increase in activity on
most satellite passes over North America due in part to a grid
expedition by AC0RA. Wyatt posted his expedition here on the BB a few
weeks ago. Over the course of this past week I understand he has made
hundreds of contacts.
Som
I'll be demonstrating satellites and flying the AMSAT banner at the
I-20 Hamfest (http://i20hamfest.com/) on April 12. The site of the
hamfest is in Longview, Texas (grid EM22pl.) The hamfest is
scheduled to run from 7:30-11:30am local time.
I plan to operate the following passes:
VO-52 @ 13:
I will be staying the night in EM03 tomorrow and will operate a few
satellite passes for those who want this grid confirmed.
23-Mar SO-5020:53 UTC
23-Mar VO-5223:55 UTC
24-Mar FO-2900:13 UTC
I will work this pass upon request only:
24-Mar FO-2913:10 UTC
7
Once again I will visit the Texas pandhandle and operate satellites.
I'll be there Monday-Thursday (12-15 May) in DM95 (Amarillo.)
I can do some morning and evening passes from DM94, DM84, and DM85 all
of which are nearby. Grid lines are very easy in this area and I've
done several of them before
This satellite does not yet have an OSCAR number (such as AO-73.) I am
quite sure no one at the ARRL has seen fit to have it added by another name
for LOTW purposes. When AO-73 was designated, I opened a help desk ticket
and several days went by before we could confirm QSO'S via LOTW.
http://www.
When a cubesat burns up during re-entry and no one is there to hear it,
does it make a noise?
73
Clayton
W5PFG
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These days I'm finding less and less stations on APRS via the ISS.
This is a major reason as to why packets digipeated by the ISS aren't
making it into the terrestrial APRS Internet Service. If there are
only one or two stations within your mutual footprint and they can't
hear very well, chances a
Hi Bob,
Maybe just go back to using your OSCAR Locator? There are overheads
developed for FO-29 and AO-7 to use with it.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 2:49 PM, Bob- W7LRD wrote:
> This is on different computer- I get Ungultige gleitkommaoperation
> marching across the screen. I mu
The ERP Blues by W5PFG
They tell me I'm runnin' too much power
By golly why did AO-7 switch on me this hour?
If I turn the rig's power dial down real low
I reckon the signal still has a place to go.
Between feedline attenuation and antenna gain
My ERP still gives enough cause for people to compl
On Thursday the 19th I will be in the vicinity of EM26 and EM27 near the
Kansas/Oklahoma border. If you need either of these grids confirmed, please
send me an email off-BB.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
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On the last pass of SO-50 (15:27 UTC, 20-Jun) over North America, I worked
XE1SEW operating portable in DL90.
Last night he was calling CQ on FO-29 from EL00. I do not believe he made
any successful contacts due in part to many stations calling CQ within 3
kHz of him. There may have been other f
I'm visiting the Big Bend area of Texas next week.
I will operate satellite passes as my schedule allows.
June 29 - Small potential for very late evening passes from DL89
June 30 thru July 1 - Random passes from DL79/89
July 2 - Potential morning passes from DL89, evening from DM80
July 3 - Morni
I'm wrapping up my west Texas grid operations on the satellites.
Last chance for DM80 on SO-50 is at 0026 UTC coming up for those who aren't
on SSB.
I was just on FO-29 and will likely work the next one.
73
Clayton
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No luck here in EM21, Paul. VO-52 not heard at 22:26 UTC.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On Jul 10, 2014 5:06 PM, "Paul Stoetzer" wrote:
> Any word on VO-52? Looks like it hasn't been heard from at all today.
>
> I last listened for VO-52 a couple of days ago. I had trouble getting into
> the transponder due
Yes, VO-52 is a wonderful satellite. I have no doubt the ground team
and AMSAT-India will work diligently to resume service.
Due to the efforts of AMSAT-UK and its partners, we have more
transponders on orbit now. Now is an excellent time to renew your
memberships and make contributions to AMSA
This is great news.
I thank all the AMSAT volunteers, past and present for this opportunity.
GO FOX, GO!
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On Jul 18, 2014 2:11 PM, "Joseph Spier" wrote:
> AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
> ANS-199
>
> The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor-
> mation service of A
I am pleased that AMSAT-NA is going to move forward with a LEO
CubeSat, single channel, analog FM transponder. If successful, it
will be immensely popular worldwide. My hope is that it will help
usher in a new, improved series of satellites with more advanced
payloads. There is great potential in
e Dongle Pro+ to interest people in
telemetry and digital.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On Jul 22, 2014 12:40 AM, "Phil Karn" wrote:
> On 07/21/2014 05:36 PM, Clayton Coleman wrote:
>
> > It's very easy to be a pessimist or a cynic. Very little risk is
> > involved. It does
Don't worry too much about it, John. SO-50 is one of those FM analog
satellites you detest vehemently.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On 7/23/2014 11:07 AM, John Becker wrote:
>
> On 7/23/2014 10:25 AM, James Huhta wrote:
>> Please listen for me with 5 watts to a handheld log periodic on 1225
>> pass
>> Caym
The latest version of the FUNcube Dashboard seems to decode rather
well, at least comparable to the previous release.
http://funcube.org.uk/working-documents/funcube-telemetry-dashboard/
I didn't get a chance to decode a whole pass due to SO-50 AOS
coinciding with the TCA for AO-73, but by that t
The latest version of the FUNcube Dashboard seems to decode rather
well, at least comparable to the previous release.
http://funcube.org.uk/working-documents/funcube-telemetry-dashboard/
I didn't get a chance to decode a whole pass due to SO-50 AOS
coinciding with the TCA for AO-73, but by that t
I worked W3DJM in FL49 on the last pass of SO-50 at 17:09 UTC
26-Jul-2014. It's amazing what someone with an FM handheld can do
with a little practice.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
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Tom,
The LO-78 transponder was on at 02:53Z.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On Jul 26, 2014 11:10 PM, "Tom Schuessler" wrote:
> In my email of last evening about LO-78 I failed to mention one important
> thing relating to it. Where to find the best TLEs. The only place
> LituanicaSat-1, LO-78 showsup is in
I plan to operate on several satellite passes tomorrow evening from
the Amarillo, TX area on this schedule:
Date & Time UTC
12.08.2014 FO-29 22:23 DM94/95
12.08.2014 SO-50 23:14 DM84/85
13.08.2014 FO-29 00:05 DM84/85
73
Clayton
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Hector, CO6CBF will be working SO-50 and FO-29 passes from FL12 in
eastern Cuba the morning of 16-August.
73
Clayton
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Hector, CO6CBF will be operating from FL12 again on SO-50 and FO-29 passes
this evening 16-August. He is operating semi duplex so please listen
carefully and give your callsign slowly and phonetically.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On Aug 16, 2014 5:53 AM, "Clayton Coleman" wrote:
> Hector, C
Hector, CO6CBF will continue his grid operations from eastern Cuba with one
pass near the grids FL10/FL00 scheduled for FO-29 17-August at 11:10 UTC.
73
Clayton
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August 22
I will be in transit and likely to activate EL09, EL08, and possibly EL07.
August 23
In the afternoon I am planning to work from DL98/DL99. I cannot be more
specific as to which passes because this trip's primary focus is business.
I'm expecting to be on passes after 15:00 CDT.
As alwa
I want to thank all who supported my efforts to activate DL98/DL99 on the
Texas/Mexico border. I also made quite a few contacts from EL07 in Laredo,
Texas. Despite two border patrol inspection stations and three border
patrol "drive-by's" while I was operating, the boundary operation went
smoothl
My recommendation is to use separate antennas for the uplink and
downlink. You might not be satisfied using a standard whip antenna
for the downlink. There are too many nulls. It is obvious to many
satellite users when someone is running this configuration. Why?
Because typically the person do
Ted,
Regarding antenna orientation for handhelds, see the picture
associated with item #6 at this web page:
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/EchoHT.php
Check this video out, too, for inspiration:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCFWrXzdgeM
When using an HT whip, the trick I use is to avoid any
Kevin,
Fortunately our portable operations are for leisure and lives aren't
at stake when our communications fail. Last night, I left on a
journey and as usual brought along some satellite gear. My plan for
the week is to activate some grids south and west of Amarillo, TX
while making my busines
Over the next few days I will *attempt* to activate grids DM84, DM85,
and possibly DM86/DM96 in the Texas Panhandle region using AO-27,
AO-51, and potentially SO-50. I've scouted a few places where I can
operate these grids in relative proximity to where I will be working.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
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Did anyone notice the UARS satellite is expected to come down the
first day of "Fall" in North America? :-)
On 9/20/11, Bryan Herbert wrote:
> These are current as of this morning and seem to be accurate when
> compared to the NASA mission status page.
>
> UARS
> 1 21701U 91063B 11263.188337
ed on the DM85/DM95 grid line, I will have a
special card related to the nearby attraction on Interstate 40 (7/10
mile east of the grid line.) No SASE req'd. I will be sending them
out in a week or two.
73
Clayton
W5PFG
On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 9:57 AM, Clayton Coleman W5PFG
wrote:
> Over
I've been wondering if anyone besides me has tried to hear themselves
using an Arrow or Elk antenna via ARISSat's linear transponder.
If you have tried it and successfully heard yourself, please let me
know. I'm curious as to what was your formula for success. The rig
I've been using is an FT-847
Since I am relatively “green” myself to FM satellite rover operation,
I will share an observation from a recent grid expedition in West
Texas. I’ve observed a behavior that I refer to as “Armageddon grid.”
This means the rover operator is activating a grid for the last time
before the world meets
ng me straight!
/sarcasm off.
73
Clayton
On 10/2/11, Michael Schulz wrote:
> Clayton,
>
> On Sun, 2011-10-02 at 08:56 -0500, Clayton Coleman W5PFG wrote:
>
>> If operators would not treat working a rare grid as if the world is
>> coming to an end immediately after the p
Hello Tom,
I personally use the Nova software for this task. There is a menu
option to generate pass predictions for multiple observers using a
mutual satellite. If I want to work Hawaii on AO-7, I can run a
prediction to show me any mutual passes between my Texas QTH and the
islands. Nova has
Seeing this kind of enthusiasm for "vintage" satellite gear might just
inspire some enterprising individual to produce some brand new "OSCAR
Locators."
On Thu, Oct 13, 2011 at 6:49 PM, Kevin Deane wrote:
>
> Anyone want to get rid of one I'll send you a SASE!
>
> Kevin
> KF7MYK
>
>
>
Just to set the record straight, Frank/K4FEG broke it, not me. I am
an innocent victim in this sinister plot. I think he needs to be put
on double-secret-probation under the watchful eye of the other EM55
satellite operators.
If anything, I thought the power was increased after the telemetry.
Af
Kevin,
I'm afraid you have used improper terminology and upset the demigods
of the satellite community.
Some relevant definitions from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
- Leisure (n): time free from work or duties
- Hobby (n): a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in
especially for rel
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