Re: [amsat-bb] ISS and QSL Card Requests

2014-08-19 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
A voice contact with an orbiting astronaut is an extraordinary event. And I have run into a few operators who had no idea that they could apply for and receive a QSL card for their efforts. As always, you can't just answer the question in a direct manner and put the 'Clint twist' on it. How

Re: [amsat-bb] ISS QSL Card Requests

2014-08-18 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
So exactly how do you know what percentage of people requested QSL cards and why would you care? Just curious, so don't feel like this is a Clint assault. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Samsung S4 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are

Re: [amsat-bb] ZF2CD on SO-50 today

2014-07-23 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
John, He CLEARLY stated Cayman Island time. It is UTC-5 Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Samsung S4 ___ 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!

Re: [amsat-bb] Sprout sstv

2014-07-12 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Nothing heard on 437.600 on 1737z-1750z pass. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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] 13 Colonies on satellites- NOT PARTICIPATING

2014-07-01 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I just want to clarify that the decision was made and posted here that we are not taking part in the 13 Colonies special event this year due to lack of state stations. We could only muster up just over half the states and felt that it would be better to have all or nothing this year. Dave-KB1PVH

Re: [amsat-bb] LO-78 and Invader

2014-06-30 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Rick, All I heard here was 2 data bursts from Invader, but no poem. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On Jun 30, 2014 4:40 PM, Rick Walter wb3...@gmail.com wrote: Monday, June 30, 2014 Nothing heard from LO-78 on the 20:04-20:13z pass here in FN10. Invader was on 437.325

Re: [amsat-bb] ISS

2014-06-26 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
FM Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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:

Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website offline

2014-06-18 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Rick, Working fine here. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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

[amsat-bb] Doppler.SQF for June 19 launch

2014-06-18 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Has anyone made up the Doppler.SQF lines for any of the satellites for the launch tomorrow? Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join

Re: [amsat-bb] ARISS

2014-06-08 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Kelley, One of the other problems is all the unattended beacons that are firing away every 30 seconds which make it extremely difficult for people that are at the radio trying to make actual contacts. Dave-KB1PVH On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 10:48 AM, Kelley kshaddr...@jetup.net wrote: Hi JoAnne,

Re: [amsat-bb] Doppler.sqf Editor for SatPC32 - update

2014-05-28 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Tom, FYI, It's working on my Windows 8.1 tablet and my Windows 7 laptop. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the

Re: [amsat-bb] Sprout heard over Brazil !

2014-05-23 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I heard it shortly after you. https://www.dropbox.com/s/6901mcyszysmlbl/SPROUT_0415UTC_KB1PVH.mp3 Dave-KB1PVH On Sat, May 24, 2014 at 12:41 AM, Roland Zurmely py4...@yahoo.com wrote: I am probably the first station to listen to Sprout, just 55 minutes after launch !

Re: [amsat-bb] LOG

2014-05-22 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
George, Take a look at N3FJP's ACLOG http://www.n3fjp.com/aclog.html Dave-KB1PVH On Thu, May 22, 2014 at 5:48 PM, george hinkle gwhin...@msn.com wrote: Looking for a satellite friendly electronic log. I've got to give up paper and because I'm not remembering names and Calls. george wi9i

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 question

2014-05-17 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Anthony, Here is a copy and paste from the manual. · The name of the satellite ·The receive- and transmit frequencies in kHz ·The Up- and Downlink modes ·The frequency trend of the satellite (normal or reverse) ·The converter and transverter offset

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 question

2014-05-17 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
FYI, with AO-73 you are going to need to keep adjusting manually also. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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] Re: Update 12.8.B tp 12.8.C

2014-05-12 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
John, It's right here http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm Dave-KB1PVH On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 6:32 PM, John / NS1Z ns1zj...@gmail.com wrote: I guess I am alittle blind. Have been to AMSAT UK, NA and DL – can’t seem to find 12.8.c upgrade program. Would someone send me the update URL?

[amsat-bb] Re: LituanicaSAT-1 reboot test - reports requested

2014-05-07 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Just had a pass here on East coast of US. Listened on 437.275 USB +/- doppler. Here is a link to last half of pass if anyone wants to listen https://www.dropbox.com/s/6gbcoswpgjn7sse/LITUANICASAT1_05072014_1830utc.mp3 Dave-KB1PVH On Wed, May 7, 2014 at 2:32 PM, B J va6...@gmail.com wrote: On

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-07 Distorted audio

2014-04-25 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Only when people are running too much power. It's called FM'ing. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On Apr 25, 2014 11:10 AM, Peter Wilson prot...@virginmedia.com wrote: Just worked IK8YSS on AO-07. Haven't worked this satellite for a while and whilst I know the bird is

[amsat-bb] Re: Anyone hearing Kicksat?

2014-04-23 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Andy, I heard it on a couple passes on Sunday. The last one was at 01:02 UTC with a max of 29° elevation. I wasn't able to decode any of the 3 packets. I'm also using the keps for object F, 2014-022F. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR

[amsat-bb] Re: W1AW/4 VA Announcements 2014

2014-03-26 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Rich, Here's a good place to look to see what's happening with the different satellites. http://oscar.dcarr.org Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an

[amsat-bb] Re: ROCKET MAN

2014-03-17 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
You guys better knock it off. Someone might get their panties in a bunch because you aren't talking strictly about satellites. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISS Contact

2014-03-03 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Raydel, I heard it here in Massachusetts. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: Promoting the Satellites

2014-02-14 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Here we go again...I, Me, My. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On Feb 14, 2014 3:11 PM, Clint Bradford clintbradf...@mac.com wrote: ... At the same time I get tired of your constant grandiose self promotion ... A couple negative folks here are displaying a very common

[amsat-bb] Re: Another Great Tech Tuesday Net

2014-02-12 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Maybe it was just all the I, Me, My. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On Feb 12, 2014 5:28 PM, Clint Bradford clintbra...@earthlink.net wrote: ... we should probably let the AMSAT Area Coordinator know about this ... Naw ... the current AMSAT-NA board president has

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 CAT with IC-9100

2014-02-08 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Gabriel, I have the same setup and it works perfect. Email me direct and we can go over settings if you want to Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an

[amsat-bb] Re: Orbitron Question

2014-01-27 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
You can select multiple TLE files to load at once and just choose the satellites you want to view. All you need to do is click on Load TLE, then click on first group and then hold Ctrl+C while clicking on any other group you want to load. When you have selected the groups you want, just click

[amsat-bb] Re: Using AO-40 in Rx for Ham TV?

2014-01-27 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Too bad attachments don't come through the BB. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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: status

2014-01-26 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
On Jan 26, 2014 1:20 PM, Michael mat...@charter.net wrote: HI Jerry, First of all, thank you for being civil. Nice change from the last two responses to my post. That's just a classic opening statement after insulting those that do hamfest demonstrations with an HT and handheld antenna. Sounds

[amsat-bb] Re: status

2014-01-25 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Geeze John, don't be so sensitive. I thought you left the BB months ago after getting your panties in a bunch because nobody was launching a HEO for YOU to use. Remember that?? I think that was one of the most ridiculous things I have heard in quite some time. You even said that you would pay the

[amsat-bb] Re: LOL

2014-01-25 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Looks like someone got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On Jan 25, 2014 6:06 PM, John Becker w0...@big-river.net wrote: On 1/25/2014 4:02 PM, Kevin Deane wrote: HA HA Kevin KF7MYK Text of what you are replying to would

[amsat-bb] Re: Adding AO-73 to SATPC32 and Nova for Windows

2013-12-19 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Les, I usually copy the keps I want from the tle-new file and paste them into the amateur keps file. The only problem with doing it that way is that you will have to manually add it every time you update your keps. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR

[amsat-bb] Re: SATPC32 KEPS in Groups

2013-12-10 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Alan, I think he followed Erich's instructions the other day, which would pit it in the tle-new source file. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an

[amsat-bb] Re: Freq program

2013-12-06 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Rich, The answers to most of the questions you have been asking lately could be found if you search the BB archives. Here is a link to Clint's how to for SO-50 frequencies. http://www.work-sat.com/Work-Sat/Shack_Aids_files/sat-SO50-freqs.pdf Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR

[amsat-bb] Re: Cape-2 Keps

2013-12-06 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
This might help. http://ulcape.org/cape-2-tracking-update-12022013/ Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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] Re: Public Relations Lacking

2013-11-20 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Clint, That's right up your alley. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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] G5500/LVB Tracker question

2013-11-13 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
For the second time in three years, the my az rotor on my G5500 has stopped working. I bought it brand new and I'm using an Easy Rotor Controller for an interface. I noticed that when the rotor is swinging around after reaching its stop that every time SatPC32 sends an updated position to it, it

[amsat-bb] Re: I am tired of D-star thread/argument

2013-11-13 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
It WAS a discussion about satellites going up, and one of them is a D-Star satellite. Feel free to use your delete button. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.

[amsat-bb] Re: Beacon experiment - signed photocards

2013-09-11 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Has anyone else received their card?? Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On Aug 15, 2013 5:09 AM, andy thomas andythomasm...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: I've just received two handsome signed photocardss from Cosmonaut Roman Romanenko via Tsniimash to commemmorate the Shadow Beacon

[amsat-bb] Re: D Star Amsat users net

2013-07-14 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
UTC -5, I believe. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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:

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Awards

2013-06-13 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I think Bruce needs another cup of coffee to clear the cobwebs. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

[amsat-bb] Re: a cheap LEO tracker for single op

2013-05-28 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Bill, YES Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On May 28, 2013 1:14 PM, Bill (W1PA) w...@hotmail.com wrote: Let me ask this another way... Assuming minimal setup prior to each pass, can I track a LEO with a single rotor well enough for QSO’s? (single rotor control in one

[amsat-bb] Re: ISS HamTV Frequencies

2013-05-14 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I would like to know how often this is even going to be in operation before I make myself crazy trying to piece something together. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of

[amsat-bb] Re: vy1rm Yukon Territory

2013-05-12 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Seeing how he is pretty rare, it would be great if people would make the contact and move on so others can work him, not chit chat about everything under the sun. Just my 2 cents. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR On May 11, 2013 11:27 PM, John Papay j...@papays.com wrote:

[amsat-bb] Re: APRS/Packet on IC-910H

2013-04-23 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Les, I was using UISS along with AGWPE and a Signalink for 1200bd packet. http://users.belgacom.net/hamradio/uiss.htm Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.

[amsat-bb] Re: Icom IC-910 For Sale

2013-04-21 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
The 910 is sold. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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:

[amsat-bb] Icom IC-910 For Sale

2013-04-20 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I'm selling my IC-910 with one UT-106 DSP unit and UX-910 1296 MHz. $1475 shipped USA only. Contact me direct. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an

[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 5400b rotor control box wanted

2013-04-02 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Norm, There's one on EBay with 4 days left and only one bid. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

[amsat-bb] Re: protocol for using sats

2013-02-08 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Bill, Full computer doppler control is preferred, but if it isn't possible, tune the higher of the two frequencies. Check out this link for the One true rule http://www.amsat.org/amsat/features/one_true_rule.html Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR

[amsat-bb] Re: Newsky dongle?

2013-01-12 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
There are upconverters available to receive HF. http://www.ct1ffu.com/site/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=178Itemid=104 Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR You'll need to download the SDR# program, and possibly a driver for your PC. They don't receive below about

[amsat-bb] Re: Newsky dongle?

2013-01-12 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Search for funcube upconverter on Ebay, there is one there now. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

[amsat-bb] For Sale Gulf Alpha Easy Sat antenna

2012-12-11 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I'm selling my Gulf Alpha dual band easy sat antenna. It's about 3 years old, but spent the last 2 years in the garage. It has a 6ft boom with 6 elements on 2M and 8 on 70cm, $220 shipped. Contact me direct. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR

[amsat-bb] London Olympics QSLs

2012-12-10 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Has anyone received a QSL from the Olympics special event? According to the 2O12W QRZ page, replies to direct cards were going to be sent out in early September. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org.

[amsat-bb] Re: Beaconing

2012-12-08 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Kevin, Let me start by saying this ISN'T a personal attack. Bob WB4APR has been asking on and off for years for people to stop unattended beacons with varying success. The problem is that most of the offenders don't read the BB. Why don't you go on a personal crusade and figure out who the

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-27 reportedly heard this afternoon in California

2012-11-27 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
It was pointed out to me that SO-50 was over Antarctica at the time. I listened yesterday afternoon to an Eastern pass and didn't hear anything. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed

[amsat-bb] Re: OT: UHF Linear Amp source

2012-11-15 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
There is also TE Systems http://tesystems.com/am-radio.htm Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

[amsat-bb] Re: setup of kenwood d7g for iss digi

2012-11-14 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Brock, Looks like page 53 in the manual has the pinouts to make up a cable, or look here http://www.rpc-electronics.com/kenwood.php I attached the manual for you in case you don't have it. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent

[amsat-bb] Re: filter

2012-11-11 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Nick, This one? http://www.k3pgp.org/432filter.htm Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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

[amsat-bb] Re: satellite

2012-11-07 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Damon, Read this. http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/fox/ Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ 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

[amsat-bb] Re: Orbitron help please

2012-10-27 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
John Click MY COMPUTER then C (OS) then PROGRAM FILES then ORBITRON then TLE then noaa and edit that file and click SAVE. You will need to do that every time you update your KEPS. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] Re: Need your support to track F-1 CubeSat

2012-09-24 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Insult them, that's a great way to get groups to consider a repeater on board. Believe it or not, some people enjoy the peacefulness of receiving telemetry versus the the fight with inconsiderate operators. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR

[amsat-bb] UT1FG QSLs

2012-09-24 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
For those interested, My grid confirmations just arrived in the mail today from Yuri's QSL manager, so I'm sure those of you who are waiting may see them soon also. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org.

[amsat-bb] Re: Mass

2012-08-14 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
What bird, what time? Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID RAZR On Aug 14, 2012 3:30 PM, davekn...@aol.com wrote: Anyone form the state of MA that would like to sked with me on any of the birds please? Thanks, Dave, kn4ok ___ Sent

[amsat-bb] Re: Using less mobile bandwidth in replies.

2012-07-24 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I just uncheck quote text and just my response goes through. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID RAZR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

[amsat-bb] Re: aprs iss freq: is there anyone out there? UHF works!

2012-07-10 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Drew, I use UISS with the Sat gate add on and AGWPE. Quick easy setup. 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] IMPORTANT UPDATE it for 13 Colonies Special Event

2012-06-30 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Due to the recent storms taking out power on parts of the country, the special event has been extended to Saturday the 7th at 04:00 UTC, Midnight eastern time. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org.

[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,

[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 kb1...@gmail.com 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

[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

[amsat-bb] MA 13 Colonies update

2012-06-18 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I will be up and running in MA for the 13 Original Colonies Event, but portable and will be FM birds only unless the rotor makes it back in time. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed

[amsat-bb] MA 13 Colonies satellite station

2012-06-12 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
My G5500 rotor is having problems with the azimuth portion of it, and I won't have the time to get it repaired before the start, so I won't be participating in the 13 Colonies event this year as the MA station. If there is anyone in MA that can fill in, just email me. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from

[amsat-bb] 13 Original Colonies Special Event

2012-05-31 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
We will be on the satellites again this year for the special event. The only state not being represented this year is PA, unless someone decides to volunteer. Here is a link to the satellite page with the list of operators. http://www.13colonies.info/Satellites.htm The main page with all the

[amsat-bb] Re: (no subject)

2012-05-25 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I'm sure that was a hacked email. I notified him directly. 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 amateur

[amsat-bb] horyu2 doppler sqf entry

2012-05-17 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Here's what I have in SatPC32 for a doppler SQF line for HORYU2. Just make sure the satellite name is exactly as the TLE name. horyu2,437375,,FM,,Nor,0,0 Dave - KB1PVH ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 issue

2012-05-14 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Nevermind, I finally was faster than the error dialog box. 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 amateur

[amsat-bb] SatPC32 issue

2012-05-14 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I was trying to do another configuration on SatPC32, when I clicked on Configuration 2 I get a pop up that says E/H Fehler 105 and I can't get out of the loop. Any suggestions? Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] Re: Party Balloon Long Duration Mission

2012-03-29 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Ted, Looks like launch from Annapolis, MD. Here is a link to the page http://aprs.org/balloons.html 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

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Recordings 2 Year Anniversary

2012-03-18 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Hey Rick, How about a worst of LOL 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 amateur satellite program! Subscription

[amsat-bb] Re: Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

2012-03-14 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
VO-52 is sounding very strong. I just had a quick QSO with K8YSE, KC7MG,and W7JPI. 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

[amsat-bb] MaSat-1 TLE

2012-02-17 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I just noticed that in the list of TLEs from Celestrak, there is a group called vega launch which has the satellites by name. The vega launch set has MaSat as object F, which is about 4 minutes ahead of object D that people seem to be using for MaSat-1. I haven't had a chance to check it out

[amsat-bb] Re: Fully automated mode now.

2012-02-14 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
It's my understanding that the MaSat-1 software is supposed to forward the info to them, and when you start the program for the first time it asks for registration info. What I noticed is when the program is open and running it says offline in the lower left corner, so maybe their server isn't

[amsat-bb] MaSat-1 heard

2012-02-13 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Just heard MaSat-1 with a max elevation of 20 degrees over Massachusetts. Strong signal but I was unable to decode due to operator error. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those

[amsat-bb] Re: Kenwood TM251 memory battery replacement

2012-02-06 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
John, Try looking at this. http://www.eham.net/articles/26901 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 amateur

[amsat-bb] G5400 on Ebay

2012-02-05 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I just found this on Ebay if anyone is looking for a brand new G5400. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=330682606640+ Dave - KB1PVH ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA

[amsat-bb] SatPC32 rotor question

2012-02-02 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I had this question posted to me, and I can't seem to figure out if it is possible. .I want my rotator to stop at about 85 Deg elevation and not go to 90 , 100 , 110 etc etc but to rotate on its asmith by 180 deg and then start to drop elevation from 85 Deg.. I know that the rotor interface

[amsat-bb] Re: Vega Satellite Deployments

2012-01-31 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Thanks Mark, your a life saver! 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 amateur satellite program! Subscription

[amsat-bb] Re: RS-39 Chibis heard

2012-01-24 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Strong signal heard on a 3 degree pass in Massachusetts. 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 amateur satellite

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-27 at 2122 UTC

2012-01-22 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
It probably was N0JE in DN86 Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jan 22, 2012 4:50 PM, Bryan Herbert ke6...@gmail.com wrote: ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join

[amsat-bb] Re: Need East Coast

2012-01-04 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Merv, Maybe you could list the states you are looking to work. 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 amateur

[amsat-bb] Re: Need East Coast

2012-01-02 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I gave Merv Massachusetts FN42 a few months ago, so he's all set on MA. 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] Re: Live Feed

2011-12-31 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Craig, Nice job! Keeps me from having to run up to my shack. 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 amateur

[amsat-bb] Re: great pass

2011-12-27 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
John, Here is a link with the info. http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/satInfo.php?satID=136retURL=/satellites/status.php Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the

[amsat-bb] Re: Fw: Stop flaming please

2011-12-03 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Not that I am sticking up for either one, but I do believe that was a PRIVATE email that he (KF7MYK) had sent to G0SFJ and he decided to bring it to the BB. What is private should stay that way, just my thought. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X

[amsat-bb] UT1FG QSLs

2011-12-01 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Has anyone other than KD8KSN had success getting grids confirmed? Back in the end of July I had a couple of successful emails with Yuri's qsl manager giving me details on what to send, I provided a list of all QSOs in an email along with sending a list along with a QSL card and some $ for return

[amsat-bb] Re: simplest USB rotor interface

2011-11-17 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Wayne, Fox Delta has a very basic unit called the ST-1. http://www.foxdelta.com/products/st1.htm Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Nov 17, 2011 12:39 PM, Wayne Estes w...@charter.net wrote: As an AMSAT Area Coordinator, I occasionally get questions about rotor

[amsat-bb] Re: Qsl Cards

2011-10-26 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Kevin, There you go calling this hobby a hobby again.trouble maker. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Oct 26, 2011 3:48 PM, Kevin Deane summit...@live.com wrote: I made some cards that the ink wont wear off of them, sorry for those that did. Anyway there were a

[amsat-bb] Re: Odd Satellite problem

2011-10-16 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Sorry, should have been 145.880. My fingers were going faster than my brain. 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

[amsat-bb] Re: Odd Satellite problem

2011-10-16 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
AO-51- 145.180 uplink, 435.150 downlink Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Oct 16, 2011 6:42 PM, Michael Hatzakis li...@hatzakis.net wrote: Trying to get my station back on the air, challenging when I am not sure which bird is working and when. It is now 22:25UTC, trying

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 pass at 22:06 UTC 2011-10-01

2011-10-02 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Jeff, Instead of complaining here on the BB, why don't you email the stations that are doing it and offer some suggestions to improve their operating practices and maybe point them to John K8YSE's website. You might be surprised at the response you get (in a good way) Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my

[amsat-bb] Re: GPS position

2011-09-28 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Kevin, Try to Google it, took 3 seconds. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/toys/gridconv.html Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Sep 28, 2011 1:33 AM, Kevin Deane summit...@live.com wrote: I know this sounds lame but anyone know where I can enter lat and lon and get my location.

[amsat-bb] SatPC32 setup

2011-09-10 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I just added a new computer to the shack and have SatPC32 all set and running fine. My problem is that during setup, I chose 360 degrees for azimuth instead of 450 and can't change it now. When I go into the rotor setup menu, I can change everything else except for the max azimuth. I had this

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