[amsat-bb] Web space

Does anyone have a suggestion to locate a simple procedure to upload files to a site?.. Roadrunner had one for years, and I've been keeping files I've acquired throughout the years in operating hamsats since good old OSCAR.. No fancy graphics, no pictures, just *.exe, *.jpg, *.zip, *. txt and

[amsat-bb] Personal home pages

First, a thank you to all who responded to my request for personal home page storageI will answer each when I've had an opportunity to try their recommendation... Roadrunner has allowed personal home page storage of the file itself, and not a presentation of the file. Since its inception I

[amsat-bb] Quadfilar Construction

I've resurrected my web site, and can now pass on the instructions on to build a quadfilar. I've since lost the e-mail of the requesters, but send any questions directly to me... It is the best performer of any small antenna, easy to build, and the connectors are the most expensive part, use t

[amsat-bb] Quadfilar Construction

Solder diagram for QuadfilarConstruct.zip can be found in QuadTopDiag.jpg: http://tinyurl.com/wb6lloOscar Questions directly to me please 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguim...@san.rr.com Disagree: I learn Pulling for P3E... __

[amsat-bb] Surface mount techniques

This post in response to some questions here a while back..I've updated my site, and perhaps the following will assist: http://tinyurl.com/wb6lloOscar They all start with SurfMt... Again, questions directly to me.. 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguim...@san.rr.com

[amsat-bb] Re: Gain VS Bandwidth at 2.4GHZ

> >I have toyed with using a comercial medium gain patch array for 2.4 >GHz Leos. I would guess that there is no incentive to use circular >pol for terrestrial data links. Even reflections and multi-path >signals would remain linear. Space com is a totally different deal >and circular makes sen

[amsat-bb] Oscar 13 Gateway

Old and young, alike, may be interested in an Oscar 13 Gateway we established in April 91... See O13Gateway http://tinyurl.com/wb6lloOscar 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguim...@san.rr.com Disagree: I learn Pulling for P3E... _

[amsat-bb] Re: eggbeater rx performance

>I/m interested in the possibility of using oscars 27, 29, 50, 51, and 52 >without using rotors or directional antennas and maybe while mobile. Uplink >seems not to be a problem as one can always QRO to a level where the >satellite sees an apropriate signal level that is enough but without robing

[amsat-bb] Jewelry contests

I've had several questions on the reflector regarding the "jewelry contests" we ran at the conventions for about eight years... For the newbies they were formulated to provide some interest for the wives of those hams, not interested in ham radio...OT's will remember... The "jewelry" was design

[amsat-bb] Pots for 5400

I'm throwing this out for what it may be worth... I now have two 5500's and have had no trouble for years. Before that I had two 5400's and had trouble with both on the pots...the connections were rivets, and I opened up both and soldered the rivets, solved the problems on both... I replaced t

[amsat-bb] Re: 2.4 Antennas

>I've put together a 2.4 ghz antenna BUT! its only working at maybe >20% so my question is what is a good 2.4 antenna? Hi Doug, Try the quadrifilars listed: http://tinyurl.com/wb6lloOscar Inexpensive and easy to construct, but use the best connectors and coax you can afford!!

[amsat-bb] Re: Been A While

> >left my tower up with my 2m/70cm antennas and the G5400 rotor. Feedline is >still there too... partially. I guess my only question about gear is what >should I use for auto-tracking with a Vista box? Like I said, I *had* a Hi Joel, Welcome back!! Some of the old timers still around... I get

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 4, Issue 344

Hi Skip, Nothing to do with the subj! Long time no hear or see!! Give me a buzz, 619 275 1495, or better yet stop by!! Haven't heard from Steve in some time either...I get on the ssb/cw leo's from time to time... 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguim...@san.rr.com

[amsat-bb] Re: Trolls on the -bb

>People often ask me why more of the AMSAT leadership doesn't participate on >the AMSAT-BB. I think that over the last few weeks we have seen ample reason >why. We've been accused of stupidity, malfeasance, sloth, and called out at >every opportunity. I've about had it with the trolling and the bi

[amsat-bb] Re: Help for an old timer

At 04:12 PM 12/17/2009, you wrote: >Hi Everybody, > > > >After a 15 year hiatus from being an active satellite operator, I am in the Hi Doug, Wow! It has been a long time...nice to see your smiling face here again.. Doug, I use PC32, and not sure there is a better one around...I work just the c

[amsat-bb] first contact

Scott and the first contact. Congrats Scott..you'll be making many more... Made my first one in July of 1980 on O7, and made several more on O7 when she came back a few years ago!! Not sure if you were the one that asked about homebrew equipment, but here is a site with a lot of the j

[amsat-bb] JA7QHM Shinji Suzuki

I just got a BIG RELIEF NOTE from him, from Iwate, and are sure there are many others that worked him in the HEO days. He suffered some damage, but came thru it ok... He spent about a week with us some time back, and we visited with local hams with whom he had made satellite contacts.

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-40 range record ??

>Oh-boy here we go with AO-40 (sobsob) stories. >Just off the top of my head I know I got WAC. >Now where are my QSL cards? 73 Bob W7LRD still >miss AO-40 (sobsob) - Original Message - >From: "P.H." To: >amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, March 19, >2011 6:17:40 PM Subject: [amsat

[amsat-bb] ssb up/downlinks

Hello Kevin, Take a look at the "noditters" in: http://cid-1973adc8c1d3207c.skydrive.live.com/summary.aspx?sa=140581470 and it will give you the general idea of how to help find your downlinkmy IC 910 does it automatically, but I still keep a copy of the " no ditter" if the radio doesn't!!

[amsat-bb] Re: soldering iron recommendation

Good recommendations, Lowell. I use fairly high wattage tips (on an iron, easier to handle) and switch a diode in and out for two reasons...I have two heat choices, and when switched on "low" it keeps the tip from "burning" as quickly, and yet "high" heat is almost immediately available...the

[amsat-bb] Re: soldering iron recommendation

> >Any problems with switch isolation from the AC line? I may add your "hack" to >a standard iron. None, but for any electronic work I slip the tip thru a loop in a grounded line, just to make sure... 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguim...@san.rr.com Disag

[amsat-bb] solder heat switch

Hi Dom, I was pondering the temp reduction for the tip after we had our discussion the other day... The current is fully off for half of the cycle and reduced by some percentage on the other half, but I can't remember the procedure to determine itThe figure .7 sticks in my mind... That p

[amsat-bb] Re: solder heat switch

> > > Pulling for P3E... > > >Hi Dave, WB6LLO > >The figure .7 sticks in your mind to remember the meaning of the >term rms or Root Mean Squared voltage as explained in the >following web page. > >http://www.practicalphysics.org/go/Guidance_107.html Tnx, Dom... With P3E we'll do it

[amsat-bb] Re: Verticals and such on SSB birds

At 10:07 AM 4/15/2011, you wrote: >I have found firsthand that verticals, J poles, and the like work pretty >good on FM satellites. How well do these same antennas work on the SSB >satellites? Would they make VO52 usable? That seems to be the easiest of >the SSB sats to get into. What about FO29?

[amsat-bb] Re: Subject: Re: Verticals & Such on SSB Birds

>I too am always looking for ideas as I get older and know downsizing is >sooner rather than later forcing me to move and shed my M2 rotatable pair. >I've been slowly working on building double Moxon's for 440 and 2 meters >both using #6 copper wire and trying to measure very carefully. Another li

[amsat-bb] Re: FO 29 help

> > > >I am clearly able to track the bird with doppler as I can hear the CW beacon >through the entire pass (switching back and forth). I can also TX into the >bird and hear my signal coming back duplex. However, what is coming back is >my voice signal but totally unintelligible. Also, I have hea

[amsat-bb] Re: FO 29 help

That's a weird one...let us know when u find it!! >Totally clear and full quiet no distortion > > >-- >From: Dave Guimont [mailto:dguim...@san.rr.com] >Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 1:48 PM >To: Ted >Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org >Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FO 29

[amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios

> > > >Can someone tell what is better for satellite work, the Kenwood >TS-2000X orthe Icom IC- 9100 ?? Andrew, the "better" radio depends mostly on individual preferences...they all receive, and they all transmit... A few, maybe10 years ago, five of us from North Shores ARC in San Diego test

[amsat-bb] Re: Kevins Comics

> >Ok, I put all of my Comics/Qsl cards on nvllrc.org I usually make >one or two a week and am getting a little better at it. I hope that >the control operators do not take offense, I always have thought >that they are supposed to be semi mean and sarcastic. > >So I do appreciate all the work

[amsat-bb] Re: G5400B

>I have a G5400B AZ/EL rotor which has never had any problems. I am now >reinstalling after being QRT for a long while. Is it possible to crack >these open for simple inspection and a preventative greasing or am I >facing a major tear-down? >Oviedo, Florida >07-982-0446 No problems, Joe I've

[amsat-bb] Re: Coax

>I was wondering what would be the right coax for a 50 foot run for satellite >work ? Actually maybe a little less ? Your help would be appreciated. Thank >you in advance. Mike, The best you can afford! And just as important, use the best N connectors, properly soldered for 2 meters and anythin

[amsat-bb] P3E

Any prospective, present or past amateur satellite operators go to this site: http://www.kl7uw.com/Bochum_2011-05-14%20by%20DB2OS.pdf It will pique the interest of prospective, please the present, and possibly sadden the past operators, but I promise it will encourage you to support P3E.

[amsat-bb] Re: UO-11 Screaming!

>Were we ever this young? > >http://n4hy.smugmug.com/AMSAT/UO-11/UO-11-UoSAT-2/2051324_nc9XU#105419398_kpovS > > >Bob >N4HY Bob, you've been doing this to me for over 35 years!! Beta testing FROM me before I ever he

[amsat-bb] Re: Instantrack: Visual Magnitude

>Does anyone have a diameter setting for ISS that gives a decent approximation >of visual magnitude (Magn in Instantrack)? I saw it the other day, and am guessing the mag about -2.5.just work it in reverse...I use IT all the time, but don't have my other computer up at the minute...

[amsat-bb] Re: Missing Sounds from Space

> >I am still searching for audio recordings from the following ham radio >satellites: > >OSCAR II >OSCAR III >OSCAR IV >AMSAT OSCAR 8 >is >highly appreciated. > >Many thanks in advance. Matthias, I know I have several from Oscar 8, as I've mentioned before, and I am still looking...I'll copy a

[amsat-bb] Re: Operating portable the grid JN70GT from the depth of volcano Vesuvio !

Dom, You never cease to amaze me!!! Can you somehow manage to increase the bird's elevation so I can work you from San Diego!! Best of luck in the venture 73 Dave wb6llo >On day 28 june 2011 I will be operating VO-52 portable from the depth of the >cone of volcano Vesuvio in grid square JN70

[amsat-bb] Re: FD Mess

May God Bless You, Chuck. North Shores Amateur Radio Club in San Diego won the first AMSAT contest, and by quite a margin as I remember. Bruce knows all the scores and the year. And I'm sure it is on our site... We operated a low power station with two experienced hamsat operators, with pl

[amsat-bb] update

go to http://cid-1973adc8c1d3207c.skydrive.live.com/summary.aspx?sa=140581470 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguim...@san.rr.com Disagree: I learn Pulling for P3E... ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsa

[amsat-bb] Antenna construction

Several asked about the site I mentioned about inexpensive antennas that I've designed for hamsats, quadrifilars, in particular... Go to http://cid-1973adc8c1d3207c.skydrive.live.com/summary.aspx?sa=140581470 and I'll gladly answer any questions 73, Dave, WB6LLO

[amsat-bb] Re: A Proposal for ARISS

> >This may very well be my final post on amsat-bb ...25-years >Notice that my services are no longer free $150/hour for technical help Ed a lot of us agree and understand your concerns, but people like you and Dom, that have the expertise, that we need, to keep things on an even keel. DON

[amsat-bb] FM satellites

I've worked every ham satellite that has been launched since I got on Oscar 7, cw, most of my gear at that time home brew in 1980. For the life of me I cannot see any difference in pushing a button on an FM bird than operating a cell phone, except that it is a 2 user operation and the time ava

[amsat-bb] FM satellites

I don't know how in the world an FM satellite (TWO USER) on a 12 minute pass would help in an emergency...Unless there was only one person involved in the emergency! The other one being the assistance A lot of us were screaming ssb/cw (READ BANDWIDTH) when AMSAT-NA blew its wad on AO51.

[amsat-bb] Tribute

AMSAT. Thank you AMSAT for the wonderful tribute to Leanore. Dave, daughter Jann, Grandson Bill and his wife Michelle. 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguim...@san.rr.com Disagree: I learn Pulling for P3E... _

[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 5500 rotor problem

Hi Jeff, I had an indication problem on my 5500 many years ago I opened the rotor and discovered that there was a cold solder joint on of the pot contacts...a proper solder joint solved the problem...an easy one to check first.. > I'm having a problem with my 5500 after a thunderstorm

[amsat-bb] Re: Oscar-10

Hello Tom Doyle! We worked Oscar 8, mode J on 23mar82 at 1520Z...I've got #219 entered in the remarks column, whatever that means, maybe Mode J club??? With a check in the qsl column so I assume we exchanged cards.. So you can count San Diego county if that still works??? Counties to me mean

[amsat-bb] Re: Oscar-10

gt;on the old bird, please let me know. Hindsight is always 20-20. :-(( > >Chuck, KM9U (EX WD9JFY) > > >- Original Message - From: "Dave Guimont" >To: "Thomas Doyle" >Cc: >Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 16:44 >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Oscar-10 >

[amsat-bb] Re: FD Mess

Hi Chuck, In answer to your request concerning your old call WD9JFY: My logs go back to 31 October 1979, and I don't find it, but that doesn't mean we didn't work...I'm not exactly the best log keeper in the world. And as you remember it took four hands to do it all, specially on cw!! Has any on

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 battery eclipse voltage decreasing

Disclaimer: what follows is entirely my own personal opinion, not necessarily that of the ARISSat-1 team or anyone else. I might be missing information that would affect my analysis. Ken's plot is extremely valuable. It strongly suggests battery failure, not a negative power budget as Tony, AA

[amsat-bb] Re: Turn off AGC when receiving BPSK-1000

You don't have to use a narrow beam antenna with maximum gain on axis. You can always design it with a bowl-shaped pattern that increases gain toward the edges and lowers it in the middle. That's why the quadrifilars work so well. I measured the pattern some time back, and the "beam width" i

[amsat-bb] Re: Turn off AGC when receiving BPSK-1000

You don't have to use a narrow beam antenna with maximum gain on axis. You can always design it with a bowl-shaped pattern that increases gain toward the edges and lowers it in the middle. That's why the quadrifilars work so well. I measured the pattern some time back, and the "beam width" i

[amsat-bb] Re: Turn off AGC when receiving BPSK-1000

For additional information read http://www.w2du.com/r2ch22.pdf and look at Fig 22-7 page 10 of 20 Radiation Pattern of the 1 1/2 turn 1,25 wavelenght Quadrifilar Antennas. Tnx, Dom for that info. I received a number of requests for quadfilar information, again. Goto http://cid-1973adc8c1

[amsat-bb] Re: Magnetic North vs True North

Carl, an easy way to remember is: True (Variation, also called declination) Magnetic (D deviation, compass error) Compass add west, (or add east going the other way) Two Virgins Make Dead Company add west The V is Variation, also called declination M Magnetic deviation(compass error) Compa

[amsat-bb] Free emergency generator

I have a 1.5 KVA Honda generator that I will give to any ham club in the San Diego areaPICK UP ONLY. We used it at NORTH SHORES AMATEUR RADIO CLUB for many a field day! The generator is inoperative, but repairable... Let me know and I will call u back.. 73, Dave, WB6LLO

[amsat-bb] Re: Oscarlocator

Take a look at OSCARgraphpredict In: http://cid-1973adc8c1d3207c.skydrive.live.com/summary.aspx?sa=140581470 before we made our own Oscar locators 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguim...@san.rr.com Disagree: I learn Pulling for P3E..

[amsat-bb] knowledge required

Hi Dom, Just give up on trying to explain to some of these new operators! They will never understand what you, Peter, and others on here are talking about The way the US has "dumbed down" the license requirements produced them... GO FOR P3E 73, Dave, WB6LLO

[amsat-bb] Re: Charge for Satellite Tracking?

Very good, Peter, I was hoping we could get Jim to chime in!! 73 Dave On 31.10.2011 21:17, jmfranke wrote: > To paraphrase Yoda in Star Wars: > > Whine not. Do. Or do not. There is no whine. > > John WA4WDL or just do it yourself http://www.amsat.org/amsat/artic

[amsat-bb] Re: Trivia Question

18 (I THINK) At 01:35 PM 11/7/2011, you wrote: Zero. You're not in any ( I think ) 73. Jeff WB2SYK ___ 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguim...@san.rr.com Disagree: I learn Pulling for P3E... __

[amsat-bb] Re: probably simple

At 12:44 PM 1/6/2010, you wrote: >Happy New Year all This is probably simple, >however, I need a quick and simple way of >determining my uplink frequency given a specific downlink frequency. Hi Bob, Use SATPC 32once set for AO7 it will be within your rit knob in seconds

[amsat-bb] Re: Azimuth question

At 11:37 AM 1/9/2010, you wrote: >Randy, >True North is used as a reference. Magnetic North changes with observer >location and time. > Art, what does mag north have to do with time?? 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguim...@san.rr.com Disagree: I learn

[amsat-bb] Re: Azimuth question

>Dave, >A fraction of a degree per year, and at least once in the history of the >Earth the North and South magnetic poles reversed. >Art > Yes, I'm aware of that, it also rotates about 1° about true north, the earth wobbles a bit to change the AZ, but how many ham antennas in the world need th

[amsat-bb] Re: Azimuth question

>Magnetic north is not fixed and, over a timescale of several years, >drifts around by several hundred miles. > Anyone wishing to use a magnetic compass to orient can use the following: TrueVariationMagneticDeviationCompass add west, going the other way, add east. Two Virgins Make Dead Company

[amsat-bb] Re: Azimuth question

> >For 144 & 432 that is probably adequate. On 2400 the beamwidth of >my 33-inch dish is 10.6 deg. (24.9 dBi) so keeping a signal within >1dB, probably requires 3 deg beamwidth and knowing true north with >an accuracy of 10% of that results in 0.3 deg accuracy. > >Of course if you are doing so

[amsat-bb] FO-29 anyone

Any body within fo-29 shot of San Diego, CA?? I have a pass here beginning ~ 0235Z 17jan10 It is about 3 orbits after Mineo's predicted turn on time, but I'm going to give it a shot Leo, Art, Allen, I really deplore using this media to make a ham contact, as has been done to death

[amsat-bb] Re: Good Night, Loran

>Minor clarification, Loran-A was used from WW-2 until it was turned >off in the 1980's I believe. The current system, Loran-C was in >commercial use starting in the late 70's. When Loran-C was used for >returning to a previously stored waypoint, it's accuracy was almost >as good as current G

[amsat-bb] Re: Research project

>I worked OX3DB on AO-13 on 5th Jan 1990. >The card says the operator was Jan Nielson and his QTH >was Nuuk (Godthab) on South West Coast. > >Clare >VE3NPC Hi Clare, I have a qsl from Jan, and I worked him on 3 Jan 91! Memories! We may have worked each other on the same days, as many qso's as

[amsat-bb] 50 ohm antenna matcher

There was a request on here several days ago for a 50 ohm antenna matcher, and by the time I found the file, I accidentally deleted the request... An inexpensive homebrew one can be found here: http://cid-1973adc8c1d3207c.skydrive.live.com/summary.aspx?sa=140581470 See 435QuarterWav

[amsat-bb] SSB/CW bird

Hi Pop, Great news on ur ssb/cw satellite!! FM users, find yourselves some real radios, and get in on the fun.. I see loads of them on the various used markets, and at good prices...they don't have all the bells and whistles, but certainly usable... And now another satellite available... Cont

[amsat-bb] Latest version SatPC32

Yesterday I downloaded and installed the latest version of Erich's wonderful program on a newer PC, XP. I've been using an older version of his excellent program for as many years as it has been in existence. I made a couple of contacts on the latest version today, and was surprised when an "a

[amsat-bb] Re: new to sats

>I been reading this group. for some reson I did not think we could >post to it. I would like to say hello. Ive always liked the birds. I >have not made a contract with a sat ywt. trying to read a bit before >I try. Not sure what one I should try first. IM not really sure what >resources the

[amsat-bb] Re: new to sats

> >The Satellite Handbook was updated, I think last year, and was put >together by Steve Ford. I have a copy but I still refer to the >Martin Davidoff originals! Yes, Marty certainly put it together, but all we had was 20 meters when I got started on O6 & O7. And with O7 our "nets" cemented i

[amsat-bb] Oscar 9 telemetry

Someone is decoding Oscar 9 telemetry, and I accidentally deleted his message... If he is interested, I have a recording of the last Oscar 9 telemetry before it stopped transmitting at 0529Z on 13 Oct 89 A partial picture of the recording is on: http://cid-1973adc8c1d3207c.skydrive.live.co

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Board of Directors Candidates

At 02:58 PM 6/16/2010, you wrote: >At 01:22 PM 6/16/2010 -0500, apbid...@mailaps.org wrote: > >It is my pleasure to announce that the following have been nominated to > >serve on the AMSAT Board of Directors for two year terms: > > > >Tom Clark, K3IO > >Lou McFadin, W5DID > >Tony Monteiro, AA2TX >

[amsat-bb] Great article!

Hi Keith, Great article in the jul/aug issue of the JOURNAL Brings back thirty one years of operating on the amateur satellites... One of my first contacts on AO7 with WA5ZIB, Andy in 1979, and then again with him in 2004 when it came back to life, with Andy now W5ACM in 2004. I'm sure we

[amsat-bb] Re: Looking Good So Far! Re: University of Texas Satellites may launch This Evening!

At 03:18 PM 11/19/2010, you wrote: >less than 25 minutes to go... > >Watching it on the laptop in the kitchen. >Andy W5ACM > Tnx, Andy, again!!! I read your message about five minutes before launch time, and enjoyed the entire launch 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguim...@s

[amsat-bb] Re: Looking Good So Far! Re: University of Texas Satellites may launch This Evening!

> Got to admit. I'm 57 years old, and I'm still as geeked watching this >on the 'net as the Apollo shots. Way Cool. Jeez, I'm 88, and maybe more geeked than the first one I ever watched, on TV, years ago. > >less than 25 minutes to go... > >Watching it on the laptop in the kitchen. >

[amsat-bb] AO-40 Contacts

Nice to see a lot of the oldtimers come out of the woodwork!! I'm guessing that over half of my over 6000 satellite contacts were on AO40. And except for a very small circle near Madagascar (my antipode), I was able to talk to the world...And I have a contact with Durbin... I agree with Peter

[amsat-bb] Re: satellite radios

Hi Jim, Haven't seen your smiling face on here for a long time, a pleasant surprise! I use the 910 and Icom does make a successor to it...I've not used it, but talked to people that have used both and nothing but praise for the new one...As you know there isn't anything the 910 can't do... I

[amsat-bb] Re: Thank You

Amen JoAnne, And he was doing at least by 1980, and helped me get started on the computer in connection with satellite communications. And I am sure, many othersTnx, Paul 73 88's JoAnne Dave This is a quick note to thank Paul, KB5MU, the gentleman behind the listma...@amsat.org curtai

[amsat-bb] Re: Model Rocket Booster Engine for Picosatellite

Hi Bill, It is certainly refreshing to see you, David, Joe, etal discussing new ideas, and methods, designs for our future hamsatsKudos to Peter ESSA for their efforts.. I'm 90, and old man, but it gives me the same thrill I got 30 years ago when I made my first amateur satellite contac

[amsat-bb] m9 class solar flare

My garage door malfunctioned when I tried to activate it for the first time since the m9 flare. It is programmed to limit by a series of button presses on the remote control to set its limits, and the code changes with each press to activate over a billion new codes...It is a Liftmaster Profes

[amsat-bb] Re: m9 class solar flare

Roger, What in the name of ham radio is an HCWA Dave I'd seriously consider the cells...I'm having trouble with my 62 year old ones lately...is there a HCWA around? Roger WA1KAT On 1/23/2012 9:32 PM, Dave Guimont wrote: My garage door malfunctioned when I tried to activate

[amsat-bb] Re: m9 class solar flare

Mark, No, the first particles arrived one hour later, and am not sure how long the stream will continueThat's why I asked... Dave Guys, I don't think the particles arrive until Tue morning, right? Mark, WD4ELG 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguim...@san.rr.com

[amsat-bb] Re: Phase 3 Express Launch Opportunities?

Great Andy, Let us all be positive, follow Andy's lead, plus send in a buck or two!! > >Forget GTO and negotiate a low cost launch on one of the remaining 5 Vega >development flights (1500km?) > >Then use propulsion to get to MEO. > Best idea I've heard yet. 73, Drew KO4MA ___

[amsat-bb] Re: Phase 3 Express Launch Opportunities?

This is not a forum for politics, but a little pressure where it is needed to promote as much new young blood as we can to get interested in "launch science and ham radio satellites". At 04:34 PM 1/27/2012, you wrote: > >Drew's Evil Twin ?? > That would be KU4OS. Or more correctly I

[amsat-bb] Re: Hats off to Russian satellite operators!

Dom and Andra. Yes, and "dumbing down" on just plain courtesies in oral communication, by greediness, is prevalent in USA...back in the woodwork... 73 Dave Hi Bato,Andras HA6NN I agree completely with you. Please look at here ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=RYhrSE

[amsat-bb] Re: GPS Time observation

Interesting question, Vince...am sure someone on here will be able to answer it. I know at one time the civilian population was restricted from the most accurate location, and as I also remember the military accuracy was within a centimeter if several observations were taken...Nice to see your

[amsat-bb] Re: ANS-041 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin

Yes, Dom, Peter, Jo Anne, and all the other good guys out there: Jo Anne send me the form for the 40 dollar pin, and I'm sending $40 also to the DL website Come on guys, these contributions are making donations to help educate the children of the WORLD help make better decisions about o

[amsat-bb] Dick Daniels

So sorry to hear about Dickwe've all lost mostly a great friend. plus a great knowledge base... God Bless Dave 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguim...@san.rr.com Disagree: I learn Pulling for P3E... _

[amsat-bb] Re: Another ISS Video

Yea, I agree...the shimmer of the sun on the horizon and at times in the atsmosphere is the best I have ever seen...Tnx for ita keeper. Dave Here is an interesting video you might enjoy now rather than waiting for the Satellite Shorts From All Over in the weekend ANS news cycle: http://

[amsat-bb] Re: April 18 World Amateur Radio Day 2012 - 50 Years in Space

Hi JoAnne, I was on active duty in the navy at the time, and had only a simple receiver, but the dit dit dit dit dit dit started my interest in amateur satellite radio, and have been ga ga, ever since!! Every year on April 18 the IARU celebrates World Amateur Radio Day to note its anniver

[amsat-bb] Re: Memorial pictures

I only took a small set of usable pictures. I really wish I'd brought the camera. Dick's children took a few hundred photos! Those apples fell close to the tree. Tnx for the pix, Bob, and for those of you that did not know him, I have him to thank, for part of the little bits I've been able

[amsat-bb] Re: "Dee" Interdonato

I'm very sorry to hear about Dee. He has always been a great help on any phase of ham satellite radio. May God Bless his Soul. And God Bless his family.. 73 Dave Dee Interdonato, NB2F died on April 8th. He was a long time Area Coordinator for NJ. Not only did he handle the booth at many

[amsat-bb] Re: maximum AO-7 distance

Hi Bob, Draw the ground circle on a lambert conformal chart, and you can measure the distance directly...From your location use the distance from you to the west end of Florida, according to my ANCIENT OSCAR LOCATORThat will probably warm the cockles of some old timer's hearts...Who is sti

[amsat-bb] Re: ITAR news

Hi Bob, Tnx to you and others, for moving this to this stageWe should all write letters to President Obama, asking him to approve. Mine will be in the mail. Mery Christmas and Happy New Year, Daave On 12/19/2012 5:55 PM, Robert McGwier wrote: Halleluah. I see the ability for AMSAT-NA

[amsat-bb] AMSAT

Damon if there is any way you can convince the taxpaying public to provide the financial assistance necessary to pay for the ride, be OUR guest. I have no idea what your experience is with the topic, but I can tell you mine. I'm 91 years old, been interested in satellites in general since the ter

[amsat-bb] AMSAT

Damon if there is any way you can convince the taxpaying public to provide the financial assistance necessary to pay for the ride, be OUR guest. I have no idea what your experience is with the topic, but I can tell you mine. I'm 91 years old, been interested in satellites in general since the ter